VDO CTC II User manual

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CTC II –
Compact-Test-Computer II
KITAS 2170/ KITAS 2171
Testing Instructions

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Testing Instructions for CTC II Preface
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KITAS Testing Instructions for CTC II • Edition 02/2009
Dear User,
Continuous further development ensures the cutting-edge
technology and high quality of our test devices.
The range of features offered by the CTC II test device
has been expanded to include functions for checking the
Kienzle Tachograph Sensors KITAS 2170 and KITAS 2171.
Purpose of this
document
This document supplements the existing Operating
Instructions and describes the correct procedure for checking
the KITAS 2170 und KITAS 2171.
The descriptions are identical for both the KITAS 2170 and
the KITAS 2171 – in this document, both will be referred to by
the abbreviation KITAS.◄
Important
This document only applies when used in conjunction with the
CTC II Operating Instructions, A2C59512809.◄
Important

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Testing Instructions for CTC II Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 System requirements................................................................ 5
Chapter 2 Preparations for testing in the vehicle .................................... 6
Chapter 3 Preparations for testing in the workshop ............................... 8
3.1 KITAS product versions.................................................................................... 8
3.2 Connection to the workshop components ........................................................ 9
Chapter 4 Test procedure for the KITAS................................................. 10
4.1 Testing the KITAS .......................................................................................... 10
4.2 KITAS status message................................................................................... 11
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 13

Sender unit test cable 1 System requirements
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1 System requirements
To carry out the “KITAS sensor test”with the CTC II, you
require a sender unit test cable (see Fig. 1). This is included
in the delivery package of the CTC II set “sender unit test”
(Art. No. A2C59512170).
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cable for CTC II
Further
information
Detailed information on function, operation and the entire
performance range of the CTC II can be found in the separate
documentation (Art. No. A2C59512809).
Fig. 1: Sender unit test cable
1Plug for connection to the CTC II
2Plug for connection to the KITAS sensor cable
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2

Sender unit test cable 2 Preparations for testing in the vehicle
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2 Preparations for testing in the vehicle
To carry out a “KITAS sensor test”, the CTC II must be
connected to an external power supply. Testing in battery
mode (powered by the internal chargeable battery) is not
possible.◄
Important
Fig. 2: Connection to the CTC II
1CTC II
2Power supply connection cable, 10 – 30V DC*
3Sender unit test cable
4KITAS sensor cable (yellow plug)
* Included in the CTC II package.
4
1
3
2

Sender unit test cable 2 Preparations for testing in the vehicle
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1 Remove the tachograph from its compartment and pull out the
plug connectors.
Please refer to the relevant documentation for more
information on how to remove the tachograph. Also observe
the relevant safety notes.◄
Important
2 Connect the CTC II (1) to the yellow plug of the KITAS sensor
cable (4) via the sender unit test cable (3).
3 Connect the CTC II to the vehicle's power supply (cigarette
lighter).

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Sender unit test cable 3 Preparations for testing in the workshop
Testing Instructions for CTC II 3.1 KITAS product versions
3 Preparations for testing in the workshop
3.1 KITAS product versions
To test a KITAS which is not connected, you will need the
CTC II power adapter.◄
Important
Fig. 3: KITAS product versions
1KITAS standard version
2KITAS integrated version
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Testing Instructions for CTC II 3.2 Connection to the workshop components
3.2 Connection to the workshop components
Fig. 4: Connection to the workshop components
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1
1CTC II 4KITAS integrated version
2CTC II power adapter 5KITAS sensor cable*
3KITAS standard version 6Sender unit test cable
* Not included in the sender unit test cable package.
1 Connect the KITAS (3 or 4) to the KITAS sensor cable (5).
2 Connect the CTC II (1) to the KITAS sensor cable (5) via the
sender unit test cable (6).
3 Connect the CTC II (1) to the power supply via the CTC II power
adapter (2).

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Testing Instructions for CTC II 4.1 Testing the KITAS
4 Test procedure for the KITAS
When the CTC II is connected to the power supply, it starts
automatically, displaying the basic menu.
4.1 Testing the KITAS
The CTC II is now connected to the KITAS.
The CTC II is connected to a power supply.◄
Condition
1 Select “KITAS > Sensor test > Pulse test” and confirm.
2 To simulate sensor pulses:
a) With KITAS connected:
– Drive the vehicle smoothly and steadily (measurement on
the road)
or
– rotate the wheels of the vehicle evenly (rolling road).
b) KITAS not connected - standard version:
– Rotate the axle of the KITAS, e. g. with a screwdriver.
c) KITAS not connected - integrated version:
– Pass a metal object past the KITAS axle.
The counted pulses from the KITAS will be displayed
3 Press to finish the pulse-count procedure and continue with
the sender check.

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Testing Instructions for CTC II 4.2 KITAS status message
4.2 KITAS status message
When KITAS pulse signal testing has been completed
successfully, the digital status of the KITAS sensor is read out
and displayed; see the following Section entitled “KITAS
status message“.
You can call up KITAS status messages without having to test
the KITAS. To do this, connect the CTC II to the power supply
and select KITAS > Sensor test > KITAS status.◄
Important
1The test device establishes the data interchange with the
KITAS.
The digital status of the KITAS sensor is displayed after
roughly 15 seconds.
2You can see whether or not the KITAS signal (encrypted) is
being received via the KITAS sensor cable in the Test display.
•Test successful:
The KITAS signal is being received.
•No initialisation:
The KITAS signal is not being received.
# KITAS STATUS #
TEST SUCCESSFUL
KITAS = DTCO
CONTINUE WITH KEY

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Testing Instructions for CTC II 4.2 KITAS status message
3You can see whether or not the KITAS has been paired with
a TCO in the KITAS display.
•KITAS = MTCO
The KITAS has been paired with an MTCO 1324.
•KITAS = DTCO
The KITAS has been paired with a DTCO 1381.
•KITAS = unpaired
The KITAS has not yet been paired with a tachograph.
The KITAS 2170 can only be paired with an MTCO 1324. For
this type of sensor, KITAS = MTCO is always shown in the
KITAS display.◄
Important
The first time the KITAS 2171 is paired with tachograph types
MTCO 1324 or DTCO 1381, the KITAS 2171 is permanently
configured for that particular tachograph type and can only be
used for that type in future.◄
Important
4 End program.

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5 Troubleshooting
The following error messages may be displayed during
KITAS testing:
Error message Cause / Action to be taken
1Communication error
KITAS sensor is sending no echo or no
acknowledgement
Measures
– Carry out an ohmic test for the KITAS sensor
cable and replace it if necessary.
– Check the sender unit test cable and replace it if
necessary.
– Carry out the KITAS testing procedure again.
– If the error message continues to appear despite
these measures, replace the KITAS.
2Initialisation error
No KITAS is being identified during the sender
check.
Measures
– Carry out an ohmic test for the KITAS sensor
cable and replace it if necessary.
– Check the sender unit test cable and replace it if
necessary.
– Check the type of sensor that is connected.
Only the KITAS 2170 and KITAS 2171 are
supported.
– Carry out the KITAS testing procedure again.
– If the error message continues to appear despite
these measures, replace the KITAS.
! ERROR !
KITAS
COMM. ERROR
CONTINUE WITH KEY
! ERROR !
NO KITAS
CONTINUE WITH KEY

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3Pulse error
If no pulses are listed in the Pulse box, an error has
occurred during pulse transmission.
Measures
– Carry out an ohmic test for the KITAS sensor
cable and replace it if necessary.
– If the KITAS sensor cable is working correctly,
replace the KITAS.
Error message Cause / Action to be taken
# SENSOR TEST #
PULSE = 0
CONTINUE WITH KEY

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