Volkswagen VAS 5051B User manual

Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information System
VAS 5051B
Ausgabestand: 06.08.04
Operating manual A01.4 08/04
IBR 219

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Safety Instructions
Meaning of symbols
The safety instructions in the Operating Manual, the Startup/Unpacking Instructions or in
other documentation provided, on screen displays on the tester during operation and on
the products themselves use symbols with the following meanings:
The WARNING symbol warrants particular attention for your safety.
The Caution symbol tells you that if the information is ignored, damage to the
vehicle and/or the tester could result (e.g.: Ensure that the touchscreen is not touched
with sharp, edged objects).
A Note symbol contains other, special instructions for using the device, and related
information.
Warning!
Text with this symbol contains information for your safety and how you can reduce the
risk of severe or fatal injury.
Caution!
Text with this symbol contains information about how you can avoid damage to the vehi-
cle and the tester.
Note
Text with this symbol contains additional, useful information.
Note
The general safety instructions are listed in the following. Further instructions are to be
found in the Operating Manual. Therefore read the Operating Manual before use.
Safety instructions may also appear on the screen of the tester. Follow all the instruc-
tions displayed.

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1. Warning!
Read all instructions.
2. Warning!
Do not operate equipment with a damaged cord or if the equipment has been damaged
- until it has been examined by a qualified serviceman.
3. Warning!
Do not let cord hang over edge of table, bench or counter, or come in contact with hot
manifolds or moving fan blades.
4. Warning!
An extension cord is not allowed. For testing use only specified cables.
5. Warning!
Always unplug equipment from electrical outlet when not in use. Never yank cord to pull
plug from outlet. Grasp plug and pull to disconnect.
6. Warning!
To protect against risk of fire, do not operate equipment in the vicinity of open contai-
ners of fuel (gasoline).
Risk of explosion
This equipment has internal arcing or sparking parts wich should not be exposed to
flammable vapour.
This equipment should be located at least 460 mm (18 inches) above the floor.

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7. Warning!
Adequate ventilation should be provided when working on operating combustion engi-
nes.
8. Warning!
Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufactures’s recommended attach-
ments.
9. Warning!
When connected to electrical power supply, the devices correspond to protection
class 1 and are fitted with a safety-tested power cable. They may only be connected to
electrical networks with an earthed protective conductor (TN networks) or electrical out-
lets with earthed protective conductors.
10. Warning!
All measurement probes shall be used within their specifications and as described
within these instructions. All measurement clamps shall be used on appropriate insu-
lated wiring. Do not conduct measurement, if the wiring is damaged.
11. Warning!
During test drives, secure the tester with a strap on the vehicle's back seatand connect
it to the vehicle using the diagnostic cable. A second person must operate the tester
from the back seat. Operation from the front seat is too dangerous, e.g. in the event of
airbag activation.
VAS 5051
To supply the VAS 5051 with power from the vehicle battery, use only the 3 m diagnostic
cable.

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12. Warning!
Electrical ignition systems carry currents of up to approx. 30 kV. Observe general safety
guidelines for workshops at all times.
13. Warning!
If you open the tester or its accessories without authorisation or carry out improper alte-
rations to them, considerable risk to you and to the device may result.
14. Caution!
Fluctuations and deviations in the power supply beyond the permitted range of toler-
ance can lead to malfunctions and damage.
15. Caution! VAS 5051 - changing fuse
For inline current measurement with the VAS 5051, only a replacement fuse of the
same type and same amperage may be installed in order to avoid risks of fire and to
protect the device. To order original parts, refer to the corresponding chapters of the
Operating Manual.
16. Caution! when connecting other vehicle makes
The VAS 505x diagnostic devices were developed for vehicles from the Volkswagen
group. If the tester is connected directly to vehicles from other manufacturers, damage
to the vehicle could result.
Therefore if vehicles of other makes are to be tested using the general OBD functions in
the self-diagnosis application, the OBD adapter cable VAS 5052/16 needs to be con-
nected between the diagnostic cable and the diagnostic connection on the vehicle (with
fewer cable connections).
17. Caution!
•Battery change may only be performed by qualified personel.
•Do not short out the battery.
•Do not incinerate the battery.
•Dispose/recycle the battery in accordance with local environmental regulations.

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Warnings because of built-in Bluetooth transceiver
18. Warning!
FCC 15.105: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa-
tion. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
19. Warning!
FCC 15.19: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of
Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. this device my not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
20. Warning!
FCC 15.21: Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved
by COMPANY may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

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21. Warning!
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncon-
trolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum
distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
Note
A Bluetooth interface application for communication with external devices, e. g. diag-
nostic head VAS 5054 is projected.
Trade Name: Siemens AG
Model No: VAS 5051B
FCC ID: LYHVAS5051B
IC: 267AA-VAS5051B
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry
Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Technical Data
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2 Technical Data
2.1 VAS 5051B Operating Unit (Tester)
2.1.1 Operating Data
Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 410 x 310 x 95 mm
Weight Approx. 7.6 kg
Ambient conditions
Operation
Transportation and storage
Ambient temperature +5 to +40 °C
Relative humidity by max. +25 °C
10 to 80 %,
non-condensing
Ambient temperature -20 to +60 °C
Relative humidity by max. +25 °C
10 to 80 %,
non-condensing
Electrical protection and
safety
Safety regulations
- Workshop devices: UL 201
- Devices for information processing:
DIN EN 60950 (VDE 0805), EN 60950, IEC 950,
UL 1950, CSA-C22.2 No. 950
- Testing devices: DIN EN 61010-1 (VDE 0411 Part 1),
EN 61010-1, IEC 1010-1
Protection class I (as per DIN EN 60950), relevant for
the external adapter unit only
Protected from water and foreign objects as per
DIN VDE 0470 Part 1 (EN 60529, IEC 529)
- Degree of protection: IP 20
For company-internal use only
Pollution Degree II
Overvoltage category I
Power supply Power is supplied by one of the following, depending
on the application:
- Power adapter
- Battery
- Vehicle electrical system

Technical Data
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Power supply
from power adapter
Current consumption DC 24 V, 5 A
Power supply
from the battery
Battery type
Buffer time
Recharge time
(on mains)
If the external power supply (power adapter, mains
power, vehicle electrical system) is interrupted, the
tester is buffered with the battery.
Li-ION, 14.8 V
Usually 1 h (depending on operating mode, battery
state and the external consumers)
Approx. 2.5 h (only with adapter unit connected)
Power supply from the
vehicle electrical system
Rated voltages
Current consumption in the
load range
Protection
The tester can be powered from the vehicle electrical
system.
DC 12 V, DC 24 V
max. 5 A with 12 V battery voltage
The input is protected against disturbance variables to
DIN 40839 part 1, test pulses 1 to 4, test severity IV.
The input is protected against polarity reversal.

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2.2 Power Adapter
External interfaces, wired
COM1 (V.24)
USB interface
Monitor (VGA)
Ethernet interface
Audio input
Audio output
Power output
Card reader
PCMCIA slot
DC input
Socket panel
(test instruments)
DIAG
URDI
DSO1, DSO2
SZ
KV
TZ
T/D
9-pin Sub-D connector for RS232/RS485
4 x USB 2.0 standard
15-pin Sub-HD socket
RJ45 socket
Jack bush 3.5 mm
Jack bush 3.5 mm,
At 8 W load: 200 mW (at 0.1 % distortion)
At 32 W load: 85 mW (at 0.1 % distortion)
Smartcard as per ISO 7816
For PCMCIA cards 1 x type III or 2 x type II
2-pin mini SNAP socket, size 2.
Mini SNAP sockets
Diagnosis interface, 18-pin
Multimeter, 14-pin, size 3
Storage oscilloscope, 12-pin, size 2
Current pick-up, 8-pin, size 2
Kilovolt pick-up, 5-pin, size 1
Trigger pick-up, 5-pin, size 1
Temperature/pressure, 10-pin, size 2
External interfaces,
wireless
IrDA
Bluetooth
Infrared interface for printer
Radio interface for extensions
Power Adapter The power adapter supplies the VAS 5051B operating
unit from the 230 (110) volt network. The power adapter
is housed in the workshop trolley.
Rated voltage range
Rated frequencies
AC 100 to 240 V
50 - 60 Hz
DC cable The DC cable (approx. 1.2 m) is permanently
connected to the power adapter.