Table of Contents Table of Contents General ........................1 Contents ........................... 1 Intended Use ........................1 Target Group ........................1 Safety ........................2 Important Safety Instructions Workshop Tasks ............. 2 Safety Instructions and Warning Signs ..............4 Safety Concept ........................ 6 Standard Scope of Supply ..................
All modules to be used must be registered in the Offboard Diagnostic Information System Service (hereinafter referred to as ODIS Service) or the Porsche Integrated Workshop Information System (hereinafter referred to as PIWIS) and approved by Volkswagen AG. Any use not specified herein is considered unintended use. 1.3 Target Group The equipment is intended for vehicle repair/service shops or similar institutions.
Safety 2 Safety This user manual contains important warnings and safety instructions that require user attention. Non-compliance with these warnings may result in death or serious injury. The measuring results of this product depend not only on the proper functioning of the product itself, but also on a number of other boundary conditions.
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Safety To reduce the risk of fire, do not operate the equipment near open containers with flammable liquids (gasoline). Always operate the equipment at table height and never on the workshop floor. To reduce the risk of electric shock, avoid using the equipment on wet surfaces or exposing it to rain.
Safety 2.2 Safety Instructions and Warning Signs The following safety instructions and additional safety symbols are used in this documentation: DANGER DANGER indicates a dangerous situation which, if not avoided, leads to death or serious injury. WARNING WARNING indicates a dangerous situation which, if not avoided, can lead to death or serious injury.
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Safety Notes: NOTE This text refers to situations or operating errors that can lead to damage to property or data loss. Information This text refers to important information or instructions. Failure to comply with these instructions will significantly prevent or hinder successful termination of the actions described in this documentation.
Safety 2.3 Safety Concept DANGER Risk of death from electric voltage on vehicles equipped with high-voltage systems The voltage present at the HV battery and the components connected to it can be fatal. Make sure that no one comes in contact with the HV battery connections, the connection lines of the HV battery, or any other live parts.
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Safety DANGER Risk of death due to electric voltage In the event of danger, deactivate the equipment using the switch-off button and disconnect the mains plug. Note that the DC connections are still live due to the connected battery module. Wear personal protective equipment. DANGER Risk of death due to electric voltage Battery terminals must be covered during charging to prevent contact and to protect...
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Safety WARNING Danger of electric voltage due to damaged cables Damaged cables can energize parts of the equipment and lead to dangerous electrical shocks if touched. Always check the cables for damage before using the equipment. Do not pinch the cables or place any heavy objects on them, and do not place the cables over sharp edges.
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Safety WARNING Risk of fire due to overheating Use only terminal cables with a 16 mm² cross-section. Only use terminal cables Standard matching the item number specified in this user manual (see 3 Scope of .) Other terminal cables may be necessary for future vehicle models. These are not Supply specified in the user manual.
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NOTE Feeding energy back to the grid is not possible in the case of batteries with less than 20 V. NOTE Only use accessories approved by Volkswagen AG. NOTE Do not replace detachable power cables with inadequately sized power cables.
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Safety NOTE Before cleaning the equipment, turn it off at the disconnect switch and disconnect the mains plug. Disconnect all adapter cables and ensure that no liquid enters the housing. NOTE To clean the equipment as specified by IP protection class 30, do not use running water or a high-pressure cleaner.
Standard Scope of Supply Standard Scope of Supply Table 1: Standard Scope of Supply Equipment and documentation ID number 1 × VAS 6910A/1 ASE 447 230 01 000 BO8063 Equipment VAS 6910A Module Balancer Quickstart Guide AT8153 USB stick USB cable 1 ×...
Charging Cables 4 Charging Cables NOTE Only use accessories approved by Volkswagen AG. Table 2: Power Cables Power cables (country-specific) ID number VAS 622 021 CEE 3p 400 V 16 A ASE 622 021 00 001 VS9354 ASE 622 021 00 002...
Assembly Assembly The following chapter describes the equipment assembly. Figure 1: Front view Socket for HV+ terminal connection cable (red) Socket for HV- terminal connection cable (black) Socket for Analog 2 communication cable Socket for Analog 1 communication cable Socket for digital communication cable Status LEDs (see Status LEDsOn/Off button ...
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Assembly Status LEDs The following table lists the statuses of the LEDs: Table 3: Explanation of Status LEDs Status Frequency/Hz On/ms – Off/ms Lights up Flashing slowly 0.5 Hz 125 ms/1875 ms Flashing 1 Hz 500 ms/500 ms Flashing quickly 4 Hz 125 ms/125 ms Table 4: Status LEDs...
Commissioning Commissioning Information Install the ODIS Service before connecting the equipment to the PC. Administrator rights are required for the installation. Operation of the software is displayed in ODIS Service or PIWIS. WARNING Danger of electric voltage due to damaged cables Damaged cables can energize parts of the equipment and cause electric shocks if touched.
Commissioning Hardware NOTE Only use the VAS 622 021 power cable approved by Volkswagen AG. NOTE Position the equipment to ensure sufficient ventilation. Do not block fans and air outlets. Air must be able to circulate freely. Always provide a ventilation distance of at least 30 cm/11.8 inches.
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Commissioning To put the equipment into operation, proceed as follows: 1. Connect the power cable VAS 622 021 (Figure 2/position 1) to the socket (Figure 2/position 2). Use the force that is necessary to do this. 2. Turn the power cable plug 90° to lock it in place (see Figure 2). Make sure that the screw lock is firmly seated on the plug.
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Commissioning 4. Plug the USB connecting cable VAS 611 001 (Figure 3/position 2) into the USB port (Figure 3/position 1) and secure it with the screw lock (see Figure 3). Make sure that the screw lock is firmly seated on the plug. 5.
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Commissioning 6. Turn the power disconnect switch (Figure 4/position 1) 90° clockwise to the I ON position. Figure 4: Turn on the power disconnect switch User Manual...
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Commissioning 7. Press the On/Off button (Figure 5/position 1) to deactivate stand-by mode. Figure 5: Press the On/Off button The equipment is now ready for operation. User Manual...
Commissioning 6.2.1 Attaching the Terminal Covers Attach terminal covers VAS 6910/26-1 and VAS 6910/26-2 to cable set (HV) VAS 6910A/24-1 and VAS 6910A/24-2as follows: 1. Guide the terminal connection cable through the opening in the associated terminal cover as shown in Figure 6. Figure 6: Attaching the terminal covers, HV+ terminal connection cable (red) example Repeat the procedure for the second terminal connection cable.
Measurement Procedure Measurement Procedure WARNING Read and follow the safety precautions on the screen. DANGER Risk of death from electric voltage on vehicles equipped with high-voltage systems The voltage present at the HV battery and the components connected to it can be fatal. Make sure that no one comes in contact with the HV battery connections, the connection lines of the HV battery, or any other live parts.
Measurement Procedure WARNING Risk of fire due to overheating Use only terminal cables with a 16 mm² cross-section. Only use terminal cables Standard matching the item number specified in this user manual (see 3 Scope of .) Other terminal cables may be necessary for future vehicle models. These are not Supply specified in the user manual.
Measurement Procedure 7.2 Charging/Discharging WARNING Risk of fire when charging defective modules Never charge defective modules. Charging defective modules can result in a module fire. WARNING Risk of fire due to short circuit There is a risk of short circuiting if the power cables are disconnected during charging. Do not disconnect the charging cables while charging.
Measurement Procedure 7.3 Battery Status This function can be used to determine the battery status. Operation of the software is displayed in ODIS Service or PIWIS. 7.4 Backfeeding to the Grid NOTE Comply with the country-specific regulations for feeding energy to the public grid. Compliance with these regulations is the responsibility of the particular user of the equipment.
Measurement Procedure 7.7 Service GUI This function calls up the service GUI. Operation of the software is displayed in ODIS Service or PIWIS. 7.8 Shutdown The equipment does not have an On/Off switch. Assembly The button shown in chapter 5 /Figure 1 only turns the power modules on/off.
Measurement Procedure Measurement Procedure DANGER Risk of death due to electric voltage Unprotected parts can carry dangerous voltages. Do not open the equipment yourself. Troubleshooting is only permitted by AVL DiTEST. In case of damage, please contact the respective AVL DiTEST office / the respective AVL DiTEST partner in your country.
Maintenance and Care Maintenance and Care Visual check DANGER Risk of death due to electric voltage Unprotected parts can carry dangerous voltages. Do not open the equipment yourself. Troubleshooting is only permitted by AVL DiTEST. DANGER Risk of death from electric voltage on vehicles equipped with high-voltage systems Only qualified and authorized personnel are allowed to carry out work, particularly disassembly work, on high-voltage vehicles.
Maintenance and Care Cleaning If the housing, sockets or connections are dirty, clean them with a dry cloth. NOTE Before cleaning the equipment, turn it off at the disconnect switch and disconnect the mains plug. Disconnect all adapter cables and ensure that no liquid enters the housing. NOTE To clean the equipment as specified by IP protection class 30, do not use running water or a high-pressure cleaner.
Maintenance and Care 9.4 Spare Parts Table 5: Spare Parts Spare part ID number VAS 611 001 ASE 611 001 00 000 USB connecting cable VAS 6910A/24-1 ASE 447 313 00 000 Connection cable (positive terminal incl. bracket) VAS 6910A/24-2 ASE 447 314 00 000 Connection cable (negative terminal incl.
Technical Data Technical Data Table 6: Technical Data Power from AC power grid Supply voltage 200 V … 480 V (3-phase) 230 V … 240 V (1-phase) Frequency range 50 Hz ... 60 Hz Max. power consumption 11 kW, 16 A (3-phase), 3.7 kW (1-phase) Line voltage fluctuation +/- 10% Overvoltage category...
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Technical Data Ambient conditions Indoor use Operation Ambient temperature 0 °C … +40 °C Relative humidity 0% … 100%, non-condensing Altitude Max 4000 m above sea level (thermal derating from 2000 Noise level 75 dB Pollution degree Transport and storage Ambient temperature -20 °C …...
Index Index Assembly ............14 Maintenance and Care........29 Attaching the Terminal Covers ......22 Measurement Procedure ........23 Backfeeding to the grid ........26 Power Cables ............. 13 Battery Status ............. 26 Safety ..............2 Charging/discharging .......... 25 Safety Concept ............ 6 Cleaning ..............
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