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Electronic Air Throttle Tester for Diesel Engines DTA-1 Version 1.20 User manual Read the user manual carefully before using this device. Ignorance of this user manual may cause damage to the device or components and subassemblies operated by it. Persons who are unfamiliar with the user manual will not be given...
DTA-1 tester user manual Table of contents 1. Introduction ......................... 3 2. Function and operation of diesel air throttle ............... 4 3. Tester specifications ....................6 4. Tester application ......................6 5. Connecting the device ....................7 6. Connecting air throttle ....................8 7.
(EGR system) in intake manifold can lead to a damage. To check operation of electronic throttle control it is necessary to use dedicated tester. To force throttle movement it is required to apply specific control signals. DTA-1 tester is designed for just such tasks.
Engine Controller (ECU) is responsible for generation of required signals. To diagnose this kind of throttle an appropriate tester is needed, such as DTA-1. Air throttle in diesel engine is located on the intake manifold, before exhaust gas intake from EGR valve.
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DTA-1 tester user manual Figure 2.1 Location of throttle in diesel engine (Source: Pierburg) Principle of throttle operation is depicted in Figure 2.2. For exhaust recirculation to get desired effect it is needed to provide the necessary amount of exhaust gases. Exhaust can enter intake manifold if |EGR valve is open and exhaust pressure exceeds intake air pressure.
Overcurrent indication (ALARM) 4. Tester application DTA-1 device enables throttle diagnosis and is especially suited for companies specialized in regeneration of throttles as well as workshops offering wide range of repairs. The device is designed for electronically controlled throttles. It allows to set the throttle in required position by sending appropriate control signals.
DTA-1 tester user manual 5. Connecting the device Correct device test setup is shown in Figure 5.1. DTA-1 VNTT-PRO VNTT A L A R M AL ARM START START ~230V - stabilized DC power supply - air throttle tester - fuse...
TC (see Figure 5.1). This cable has different versions depending on connector type in throttle. For facilitation different cable versions are marked by color bands placed near DTA-1 connector. Table 6.1 specifies what kind of cable should be used with specific throttle.
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DTA-1 tester user manual Table 6.2 TC cable marking green Wiring scheme (terminal 1 – not connected colors) 2 – green 3 – red 4 – black Connector appearance Table 6.3 TC cable marking yellow Wiring scheme (terminal 1 – red colors) 2 –...
Connector appearance 7. Connecting DC motor To connect DC motor to DTA-1 tester use yellow TC cable. This cable is ended with two wires with universal terminals. Attach this terminal to DC motor terminals according to Table 7.1. Inverting polarity will change direction of rotation.
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DTA-1 tester user manual DTA-1 Display Control enabled Precision indicator indicator ALARM Control enable/ Input START disable button precision button Navigation buttons Over-current indicator Input ON/OFF potentiometer switch Figure 8.1 Display – provides information necessary to work with device along with tester status messages.
DTA-1 tester user manual Input precision button – (coarse/fine) toggles on and off precise parameter adjustment. Input precision indicator – lights up when precise (fine) adjustment is made. After connecting the device to power source (12V) and switching it ON (Fig. 8.1) the device starts with its splash screen.
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DTA-1 tester user manual Use buttons to select required item pointed by the symbol. Throttle manufacturer marking is usually visible on throttle body or controller housing. Use right arrow button to confirm selection Use the left arrow button to return to test selection screen The next step is to select make of vehicle.
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DTA-1 tester user manual Two functions are available: Manual control function – this function enables: setting throttle flap to any position from its range of movement, and holding this position; determination of mechanical failure causing total or partial loss of flap movement (stuck flap, broken transmission, etc);...
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DTA-1 tester user manual Position setpoint. DTA-1 will set throttle valve in this position. Value is expressed as a percentage of full range. When Manual control is chosen the user may change setpoint using input potentiometer. Allowable values depends on throttle type. Adjustment can be made in steps of 1.0 [%] or 0.1 [%].
DTA-1 tester user manual friction), or electric malfunction most often associated with DC motor (brushes and commutator wear). Table 8.1 Throttle manufacturer Connector Allowable current Imax Manual control Range test Siemens VW/Audi 4 pin 1.2A Siemens VW/Audi 5 pin 1.4A...
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(see section 8.1). After diagnosing DC motor failure, it should be detached from throttle unit and tested by DTA-1 using DC motor test function. Note two characteristic parameters: current draw on maximum control value, minimum control value at which the motor starts to rotate.
DTA-1 tester user manual The values in Table 8.2 were determined on the basis of numerous test conducted by DeltaTech Electronics company. Nevertheless these are only demonstrative values that can be useful while diagnosing air throttles. After pressing the back button, the device returns to test selection.
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DTA-1 tester user manual Figure 9.1 Throttle inside: A – new throttle, B – unit contaminated by oil (Source: Pierburg) Engine oil also leads to damage of flap position sensor inside actuator controller. This is due to insufficient sealing between throttle body and the shaft moving the flap. This results in engine oil penetrating the controller and causing whole parts (circuit board, DC motor, position sensor) to submerge in oil.
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DTA-1 tester user manual 7.14393.16.0 7.14393.20.0 7.01754.05.0 7.01754.07.0 7.01754.10.0 Valeo 215900342 281903422 Delphi 96.735.344.80 Wahler 7523D Magneti Marelli 48CPD4 VW/Audi 038 128 063 F 038 128 063 G 038 128 063 L 038 128 063 M 038 128 063 Q...
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DTA-1 tester user manual TRANSPORT 1.9 TDI 2006 2009 ER T5 (7HB, 7HJ, 7EB, 7EJ, 7EF) 1.9 TDI 2006 2009 TRANSPORT 1.9 TDI 2006 2009 ER T5 (7HA, 7HH, 7EA, 7EH) 1.9 TDI 2006 2009 TRANSPORT 1.9 TDI 2006 2009...
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