Motometer ECT 700 Operating Instructions Manual

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1. Description ............................................................................................................................... 3
1.1. Technical Data MOTOMETER ECT 700: ............................................................................................................................ 3
1.2 Scope-of-Supply MOTOMETER ECT 700 Starter Set .......................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Scope-of-Supply MOTOMETER ECT 700 Profi Set ............................................................................................................. 4
2. MOTOMETER ECT 700 Handset ............................................................................................ 5
2.1 Keypad ............................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Keypad Functions ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Explanation of Display Symbols ......................................................................................................................................... 7
3.0 System requirements ......................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Software ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8
3.2 Setting up the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Handset and Sensor ............................................................................................... 9
3.2.1 Battery ............................................................................................................................................................................ 9
3.2.2 Sensor / MOTOMETER Universal Connector ................................................................................................................... 9
3.2.3. Setup of Individual Items ............................................................................................................................................. 11
3.3 Preparing MOTOMETER ECT 700 for a Measurement ..................................................................................................... 12
4.1 Preparation of the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Handset and Sensor ....................................................................................... 12
4.2. Engine ............................................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.3. Executing the Cylinder Compression Measurement ........................................................................................................ 14
4.4 Diagnosis ......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.5 Downloading results ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
5.1 Description of Measuring Circuit ..................................................................................................................................... 16
5.2. Preparing the Engine Cylinder Leakage Measurement ................................................................................................... 17
5.2.1. Finding Top Dead Centre and Locking the Crankshaft .................................................................................................. 17
MOTOMETER GmbH
Fritz-Neuert-Str. 27
75181 Pforzheim/DE
Phone +49 7231 42909-300
Fax +49 7231 42909-305
www.motometer.de
E-Mail info@motometer.de
Status 7 /2021
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    2.1 Keypad ....................................5 2.2 Keypad Functions ................................6 2.3 Explanation of Display Symbols ............................7 3. Setting up the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Before the First Measurement ......8 3.0 System requirements ................................. 8 3.1 Software .................................... 8 3.2 Setting up the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Handset and Sensor ....................9 3.2.1 Battery ....................................
  • Page 2 7.3 Saving Test Results ................................. 24 7.4. Exiting the ECT Software ..............................25 8. Adjusting the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Handset for Use with a new Sensor ....26 8.1 Adjustment Procedure ..............................26 9. Caring for your MOTOMETER ECT 700................30 9.1 Routine Care ..................................
  • Page 3: Operating Instructions

    Static pressure and relative vacuum in a range from -4 to 70 bar max Accordingly, the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Sensor is manufactured in a high grade of stainless steel which is resistant to a range of media, including those typically found on engines and engine powered vehicles, equipment, ships and boats e.g.:...
  • Page 4: Scope-Of-Supply Motometer Ect 700 Starter Set

    1.2 Scope-of-Supply MOTOMETER ECT 700 Starter Set MOTOMETER ECT 700 Starter Set consisting of: • Handheld MOTOMETER ECT 700 • Software ECT 700 for PC • USB-cable • Pressure sensor • Battery E-Block 9V • Pressure hose • 3 Extensions 70mm, 140mm and Angle 70°...
  • Page 5: Motometer Ect 700 Handset

    2. MOTOMETER ECT 700 Handset 2.1 Keypad The full range of MOTOMETER ECT 700 functions is accessed using only 6 keys and an eight character, single line display. Menu up Start / Save measurement Menu down Back ON/OFF Enter Page 5 / 34 MOTOMETER GmbH www.motometer.de...
  • Page 6: Keypad Functions

    Starts compression and pressure leakage measurements. Pressing after a pressure leakage measurement also saves the measurement to the Handset memory. For static pressure / vacuum measurement, also automatically sets the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Handset to zero. Page 6 / 34 MOTOMETER GmbH www.motometer.de...
  • Page 7: Explanation Of Display Symbols

    2.3 Explanation of Display Symbols Page 7 / 34 MOTOMETER GmbH www.motometer.de      Fritz-Neuert-Str. 27 75181 Pforzheim/DE Phone +49 7231 42909-300 Fax +49 7231 42909-305 E-Mail info@motometer.de Status 7 /2021...
  • Page 8: Setting Up The Motometer Ect 700 Before The First Measurement

    On a monitor with a resolution of at least1152x864 3.1 Software installation Install the MOTOMETER MOTOMETER ECT 700 software on your computer. Connect the USB flash drive to any of the USB ports. Open your data browser (e.g. Windows Explorer) and go to the USB-driver). Open the EXT- 700_Application_Setup.exe and start with double click.
  • Page 9: Setting Up The Motometer Ect 700 Handset And Sensor

    When installation is finished the MOTOMETER ECT 700 software and a Readme file with important information open automatically. Please read the file carefully. Then open the “Settings” menu in the software toolbar and click on: • “Company” to enter and save your company details •...
  • Page 10 Connect the Sensor/MOTOMETER Universal Connector assembly to the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Press for about 1 second to switch on the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Press once to adjust the Sensor to Zero The following display appears briefly Wait until zero adjustment is complete, Press again to call up the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Setup menu.
  • Page 11: Setup Of Individual Items

    The MOTOMETER ECT 700 Handset display can be set to (Measuring Time) Allows you to set the time during which MOTOMETER ECT 700 records data from 1 to 6 seconds. Resets all MOTOMETER ECT 700 submenu items to the factory defaults i.e.:...
  • Page 12: Preparing Motometer Ect 700 For A Measurement

    Using the USB cable, connect the MOTOMETER ECT 700 to the computer running the MOTOMETER ECT 700 software. Important: Do not switch on the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Handset – it will automatically activate in its USB mode. Save to the MOTOMETER ECT 700 software any previous measurements that you will need in the future.
  • Page 13 Attach the Sensor/MOTOMETER Universal Connector assembly to the MOTOMETER engine-specific adaptor. Selection on: http://www.motometer.de/adapterdatenbank/site/SucheFahrzeugdaten.html http://www.motometer.de/adapterdatenbank/site/SucheFahrzeugdaten.htm Connect the plug on the MOTOMETER ECT 700 cable to the socket on the free end of the Sensor. Press for approximately 1 second to switch on the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Handset.
  • Page 14: Executing The Cylinder Compression Measurement

    Then either: Take the MOTOMETER ECT 700 into the vehicle and sit in the driver's seat Connect a remote control starter switch to terminal B + (30) and terminal 50 of the starter motor. Crank the engine using the ignition key or remote starter switch while depressing the accelerator pedal or manually opening the throttle valve (EGR valve on diesels).
  • Page 15: Downloading Results

    4.5 Downloading results Start the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Software on your computer. Use the USB cable to connect the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Handset to the computer running the MOTOMETER ECT 700 software. Important: Do not switch on the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Handset! It will automatically activate in its USB mode.
  • Page 16: Using Motometer Ect 700 - Measuring Combustion Chamber Leakage

    5.0 Using MOTOMETER ECT 700 – Measuring Combustion Chamber Leakage A cylinder leakage test using MOTOMETER ECT 700 measures the rate as a percentage (%) at which air is escaping from the engine combustion chamber via the piston rings, the valves, a leaking gasket or other possible source.
  • Page 17: Preparing The Engine Cylinder Leakage Measurement

    Important: Set the 4 bar reference pressure before connecting the Y-Adapter! Screw the Adapter 622 005 0003 into the MOTOMETER quick connector of the sensor. Screw the adapter 622 005 0003 (female thread) onto the free (transducer) end of the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Sensor.
  • Page 18: Connecting And Pressurising The 3-Way Connector

    Plug the MOTOMETER Universal Connector onto the MOTOMETER engine-specific adaptor. 5.3.2 Connecting and Pressurising the Y-Adapter Plug the adapter 622 005 0003 fitted to the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Sensor into one of the couplings on the Y- Adapter. Connect the compressed air supply hose to Y-Adapter.
  • Page 19: Cylinder Leakage Test Procedure

    With the piston in the cylinder to be tested locked at TDC and the reference pressure adjusted, now plug the 3- way connector onto the nipple on the MOTOMETER Universal Connector. Finally plug the pressurised 3-way connector, as prepared in 5.4 and 5.5 above, onto the MOTOMETER Universal Connector / engine-specific adaptor assembly 5.5 Executing the Leakage Measurement...
  • Page 20: Downloading Results

    5.7 Downloading Results Start the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Software on your computer. Use the USB cable to connect the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Handset to the computer running the MOTOMETER ECT 700 software. Important: Do not switch on the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Handset! It will automatically activate in its USB mode.
  • Page 21: Using Motometer Ect 700 - Measuring Static Pressure / Vacuum

    6.0 Using MOTOMETER ECT 700 - Measuring Static Pressure / Vacuum Within its -4.5 to + 70 bar measuring range, MOTOMETER ECT 700 can be used to measure static pressure / vacuum in a range of liquids and gases. Important: In the case of static pressure / vacuum measurements ALWAYS consult MOTOMETER for application guidelines regarding the use of adaptors to connect the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Sensor into the proposed measuring circuit.
  • Page 22: Processing Measured Data

    Use the USB cable supplied to connect the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Handset to a computer running the MOTOMETER ECT 700 software. Important: Do not switch on the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Handset! It will automatically activate in its USB mode. Click on the window to download and display data from the MOTOMETER ECT 700.
  • Page 23: Preparing A Report

    The Device pull-down menu can also be used to clear measurements from the MOTOMETER ECT 700 memory and to set the software to always clear measurements after download (read) of data from the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Handset To work on earlier measurements click on the OPEN FILE window to access earlier measurements you saved as a file.
  • Page 24: Printing The Report

    Then click the window “Print Report” 7.3 Saving Test Results To save test results as a file click the button Alternatively, use the function “Save Results under the Toolbar menu “File”. Page 24 / 34 MOTOMETER GmbH www.motometer.de    ...
  • Page 25: Exiting The Ect Software

    7.4. Exiting the ECT Software Click on the button Alternatively, use the function “Exit Program” under the Toolbar menu “File”. The software prompts you to save unsaved reports. Page 25 / 34 MOTOMETER GmbH www.motometer.de     ...
  • Page 26: Adjusting The Motometer Ect 700 Handset For Use With A New Sensor

    8. Adjusting the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Handset for Use with a new Sensor If your MOTOMETER ECT 700 Sensor has to be replaced for any reason you will need to set the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Handset to the characteristics of the new Sensor.
  • Page 27 Click the left hand mouse button and enlarge the window by dragging it diagonally. Browse the computer hard disc to locate the data file for the new Sensor, as received from MOTOMETER. Load the file to the Sensor Change window by clicking the OPEN FILE button Click “Change”...
  • Page 28 Press the ENTER / RETURN key on your keyboard to save the Sensor serial number. A warning appears. Acknowledge the warning with the OK button. A second warning appears Page 28 / 34 MOTOMETER GmbH www.motometer.de    ...
  • Page 29 Press the OK button to acknowledge successful loading of Sensor data The software returns to the original screen Disconnect the MOTOMETER ECT 700 from the computer USB port and remove the USB cable. Your MOTOMETER ECT 700 Handset is now ready for further use with its new Sensor.
  • Page 30: Caring For Your Motometer Ect 700

    9.2 Replacing the 9V Block Battery Important: Always remove discharged batteries immediately! To avoid damage to the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Handset check the condition of the battery regularly. This is shown by the bar under the cylinder number during a Compression or Leakage test:...
  • Page 31 Changing the Battery Press the spring catch on the battery cover at the back of the MOTOMETER ECT 700 Handset. Pull the cover downwards to remove it. Remove the discharged battery. Insert a new 9V Block Battery Ensure the correct polarity of the + and – contacts!
  • Page 32 134 mm 622 004 1009 Adapters straight (with screw thread and check-valve) 622 004 1008 Adapter angled (with screw thread and check-valve) Page 32 / 34 MOTOMETER GmbH www.motometer.de      Fritz-Neuert-Str. 27 75181 Pforzheim/DE...
  • Page 33 622 010 5606 KPS quick-connect coupling All motor-specific adapters of MOTOMETER you can find here: http://www.motometer.de/adapterdatenbank/site/SucheFahrzeugdaten.html Page 33 / 34 MOTOMETER GmbH www.motometer.de      Fritz-Neuert-Str. 27 75181 Pforzheim/DE Phone +49 7231 42909-300 Fax +49 7231 42909-305 E-Mail info@motometer.de...
  • Page 34: Useful Information

    On other engines it may be possible to block crankshaft rotation by wedging a steel bar between the teeth of the starter gear and against the flywheel housing through the timing window in the flywheel housing Page 34 / 34 MOTOMETER GmbH www.motometer.de  ...

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