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Chapter 2: Description

Chapter 2: Description

Connections and Data Ports

6-pin

connector

Accessories port

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ntegrated thermal printer

Release lever for door to paper compartment

Paper slot

LCD screen with Main Menu

Control Panel: keypad and power button

6-pin connector for the battery test cable

Spring-loaded data card slot for test data

storage and software upgrades.

Infrared temperature sensor with a range of

-28 °C to +93 °C (-20 °F to +200 °F).

Data transmitter: sends test results to a PC
using an optional hardware and software kit

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Summary of Contents for VAS 6161

Page 1: ...Vehicle Battery and Electrical Diagnostic Platform For testing 6 and 12 volt automotive batteries and 12 and 24 volt charging systems INSTRUCTION MANUAL Battery Management Innovation VAS 6161...

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Page 3: ...e with intended purpose 8 Disposal 8 Chapter 2 Description 9 Connections and Data Ports 9 Connecting the Battery Test Cable 10 Removing and Inserting the Data Card 10 Display and Keypad 11 Data Entry...

Page 4: ...de 18 Service mode 19 Maintenance mode 20 Additional tester messages 21 Surface Charge 21 System Noise 21 Deep Scan Test 21 Battery Test Results for Warranty test and Service Mode 22 Battery Test Resu...

Page 5: ...ry List for QC Mode 36 Chapter 9 Info Menu 37 Totals 37 Transfer 37 Version info 37 Chapter 10 Print View 38 View Test 38 View QC Test 38 Chapter 11 Troubleshooting 39 Problems with the display 39 Dat...

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Page 7: ...s after handling Battery acid is highly corrosive If acid enters your eyes immediately flush them thoroughly with running cold water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention If battery acid...

Page 8: ...facturer is not liable for any damage inadequate or incorrect results arising out of such misuse Utilisation in accordance with the intended purpose also comprises carefully reading and obeying all op...

Page 9: ...r compartment Paper slot LCD screen with Main Menu Control Panel keypad and power button 6 pin connector for the battery test cable Spring loaded data card slot for test data storage and software upgr...

Page 10: ...ng the battery test cable always hold the ridged part of the cable connector as shown in the photo when inserting and removing the cable Hold the cable connector here Arrows Removing and Inserting the...

Page 11: ...ress the POWER button to turn the analyzer on and off The analyzer also turns on automatically when you connect its test leads to a battery Title Bar The title bar shows you the name of the current me...

Page 12: ...Option Buttons Some lists have option buttons before each item To select an item use the UP DOWN ARROW keys to move the dot into the button next to the item you want You can also use the alphanumeric...

Page 13: ...g pages MAIN MENU Screen 1 MAIN MENU Screen 2 MAIN MENU Screen 3 Tests a battery for Warran ty purposes using the bat teryinformationyouselect in a series of screens Tests a battery in regular Ser vic...

Page 14: ...num ber REPORTS to Main Menu an icon Displays the last Test re sults The results can be printed to the integrated printer REPORTS to Main Menu an icon Print View Menu The tester stores the last test r...

Page 15: ...to turn it on and off Enables you to create a coupon at the bottom of printed test results Sets the language of the display and printouts an icon Utilities Menu The Utilities Menu lets you customize...

Page 16: ...le The preferred battery test location is in the vehicle However if you plan to test out of the vehicle Always disconnect the negative cable from the battery first and reconnect it last Always use a c...

Page 17: ...essage CHECK CONNECTION If the message reappears after you have correctly reconnected the clamps clean the terminals and reconnect Setting User Preferences Before starting your test you may want to cu...

Page 18: ...UMP START POST Press the NEXT soft key to continue 3 Select the VEHICLE JUMP START POST TOUAREG TOUAREG V10 TDI By selecting a vehicle the tester will use a pre defined compensation factor to overcome...

Page 19: ...s the NEXT soft key to continue 3 Select the TEMPERATURE Aim the tester 2 inches 5 cm from the sides or top of the battery case As soon as the temperature reading is stable the operator can press NEXT...

Page 20: ...vehicle the tester will use a pre defined compensation factor to overcome the extra resistance caused by the JUMP START POST cable Selecting the wrong vehicle can lead to incorrect measurements Press...

Page 21: ...en driven some vehicle specific systems might still be active in the background The tester will detect this and displays the message SYSTEM NOISE When this message appears switch off all consumers rad...

Page 22: ...ttery cables and the battery After disconnecting the battery cables retest the battery using the out of vehicle test before replacing it BAD CELL REPLACE Replace the battery and retest FROZEN BATTERY...

Page 23: ...lamp around the negative wire Press the NEXT soft key to continue 3 Start vehicle 4 Tester is checking alternator for output 5 Turn all vehicles loads off idle engine 6 Enter the charge current coming...

Page 24: ...To continue testing press the NEXT soft key NOTE In some cases the tester may not detect the vehicle s starting profile It will display the soft key options STARTED and NO START If you select STARTED...

Page 25: ...s off Gradually increase the rpm until the analyzer tells you to HOLD the rev level as the bar on the display crosses the rpm target line 4 ACQUIRING DATA HOLD ENGINE RPM Continue to hold the rpm whil...

Page 26: ...l as the bar on the display crosses the rpm target line 10 ACQUIRING DATA HOLD ENGINE RPM Continue to hold the rpm while the Tester takes system measurements 11 ENGINE REV DETECTED IDLE ENGINE The Tes...

Page 27: ...placement of the voltage regulator LOW OUTPUT The alternator is not providing enough current to power the system s electrical loads and charge the battery Check the belts to ensure the alternator is r...

Page 28: ...alternator mounting is sturdy and that the belts are in good shape and functioning properly If the mounting and belts are good replace the alternator OPEN PHASE The Tester has detected an open phase w...

Page 29: ...med Once you press both the arrow keys you reset the test counter 2 Select the BATTERY TYPE REGULAR AGM 2 6V SPIRAL GEL Press the NEXT soft key to continue 3 Select the RATING UNITS CCA JIS DIN SAE IE...

Page 30: ...g to a specific batch All the battery information is stored on the data card linked to the entered batch name 2 Select the TEST LOCATION TOP POST JUMP START POST Press the NEXT soft key to continue Se...

Page 31: ...voltage 6 Select the TEMPERATURE Aim the tester 2 inches 5 cm from the sides or top of the battery case As soon as the temperature reading is stable the operator can press NEXT The tester will now te...

Page 32: ...minutes To rapidly scroll hold down an ARROW key 9 19 PM 2 Press the SAVE soft key to save your setting or BACK to return to the ADJUST screen Mode Use the LEFT RIGHT ARROWS to select the option of yo...

Page 33: ...er will not ask for the reader Region Indicate where the tester is being used USA CANADA or OTHER Dealer Id Depending where the tester is used there is a pre defined format for the dealer id Display T...

Page 34: ...ARROW keys to select your preference 4 Press the SAVE soft key to save your setting or the BACK soft key to return to the BACKLIGHT screen without saving the changes Language The LANGUAGE utility ena...

Page 35: ...haracter press the LEFT ARROW key to move the cursor forward press the RIGHT ARROW key 3 Insert a character by pressing the key associated with the character as many times as needed 4 You can center t...

Page 36: ...e is CONFIG CSV LOAD CONFIG after new software is uploaded you can reload the workshop details to the tester 1 Connect the tester to a 12V battery to ensure the tester does not switch off during the p...

Page 37: ...was first used The other option is to clear all the counters from the tester Transfer The TRANSFER utility lets you transfer test data to a PC using an optional IR receiver software package Version in...

Page 38: ...IEW TEST gives you the option of viewing and printing all available test results To return to the Main Menu press the END key To print the results press the PRINT key View QC Test VIEW QC TEST gives y...

Page 39: ...ers or is dim The contrast may need to be adjusted in the Utility menu The analyzer s internal batteries may need to be replaced Data Will Not Print The internal printer will not print The analyzer mu...

Page 40: ...dually changes to white as the charge level declines The Tester will display a warning message when the batteries need replacing Full Powered by test battery Decreasing Low Figure 7 Power Level Indica...

Page 41: ...tents issued and pending This product may utilize technology exclusively licensed to Midtronics Inc by Johnson Controls Inc and or Motorola Inc LIMITED WARRANTY This analyzer is warranted to be free o...

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