11.VW.2210.2485_BA_V02_EN
VAS 6558A/38
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EN | Safety
WARNING
Danger of fatal electric shock
The electrical voltage in the product is dangerous and can cause serious injury or death from electric
shock.
Defective and damaged products cannot guarantee protection against electrical voltage.
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Do not let the product come into contact with chemicals!
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Replace a defective or damaged product immediately!
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Never attempt to repair or tamper with the product!
Intended use
Use the product only in accordance with this operating manual; otherwise the electrical hazard protection
provided by the product can no longer be guaranteed.
The product is used to adapt the VAS 6558/VAS 6558A high-voltage measurement module to the vehicle-side
plug connection specified by the vehicle manufacturer in the guided fault finding.
The product is equipped with safety resistors and is suitable for the following measurements:
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Certified test for de-energized circuit according to the manufacturer’s specifications
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Insulation resistance measurement
(only permitted with measuring device with max. DC 1000 V, 2 mA!)
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Continuity measurement
(only permitted with measuring device with max. DC 60 V, 1 A!)
The product may be used only for adapting HPK connectors.
In this operating manual, vehicle manufacturers are exclusively defined as vehicle manufacturers in the
Volkswagen Group.
Any use beyond what is listed here is prohibited.
Requirements for the target group
Only qualified personnel may work with this product!
In this operating manual, qualified personnel is defined as personnel meeting all requirements for working
on high-voltage systems applicable in the country of operation, as defined by:
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Regulations applicable in the country of operation
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Qualification according to DGUV 200-005 level 2 or higher, or equivalent
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Specifications from the vehicle manufacturer and/or the operator.
At all times while using the product, staff must wear the personal protective equipment prescribed by the
vehicle manufacturer for work on high-voltage systems.
Duties of the operator
The operator is responsible for ensuring that all staff working with the measurement adapter fulfills the
requirements for the target group.
The operator is also responsible for ensuring that the following conditions are met:
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The measurement adapter is always in perfect working order.
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The regular inspection intervals for the measurement adapter are observed and recorded.
