VDO CTC II User manual
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Compact Test Computer II
CTC II
Operating Instructions
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CTC II
Operating Instructions Preface
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CTC II • Edition 01/2009
Dear User,
The Compact Test Computer CTC II is a compact, versatile
and easy to use Service Diagnostic System by Continental
Trading GmbH.
Purpose of
this document
These Operating Instructions describe the correct handling
and use of the CTC II when commissioning, programming
and checking the following tachographs:
• Analogue tachographs
– Modular tachograph MTCO 1324
–SE2400* (Stoneridge Electronics)
• Digital tachographs
– Digital tachograph MTCO 1381
–SE5000 (Stoneridge Electronics)
–SmarTach®(ACTIA)
* Firmware version 024.02 and higher
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Kapitel 1 Table of Contents ........................................................................ 4
Kapitel 2 For your safety ............................................................................ 7
2.1 Personnel/ technical requirements ...................................................................7
2.2 General safety instructions ...............................................................................8
2.3 Conventions......................................................................................................9
2.4 Notes on operation ...........................................................................................9
2.5 Important notes on rolling road test stands.....................................................10
2.5.1 Danger when using rolling road test stands .............................................10
2.5.2 Notes on rolling road test stand operation................................................11
2.5.3 Safety notes on various vehicle types ......................................................12
2.5.4 Guidelines for front-wheel drive vehicles..................................................12
2.6 Installation instructions ...................................................................................13
2.7 Preserving the test stand's value....................................................................13
Kapitel 3 General description................................................................... 14
3.1 Features of the CTC II ....................................................................................14
3.2 Product description .........................................................................................15
3.3 Available products and accessories ...............................................................16
3.3.1 Available products ....................................................................................16
3.3.2 Accessories .............................................................................................. 16
3.4 Functional elements........................................................................................17
3.5 Operating and display elements .....................................................................18
3.5.1 Key panel .................................................................................................18
3.5.2 Display and menu guidance.....................................................................19
3.5.3 Reset function .........................................................................................20
3.6 CTC II power supply .......................................................................................20
3.6.1 Roller Interface Module ............................................................................21
3.6.2 Battery operation ......................................................................................22
3.6.3 Charging the battery.................................................................................23
3.6.4 Operation via the vehicle power supply....................................................24
3.7 Connecting the CTC II to a tachograph ..........................................................25
3.8 Program overview (menu tree) .......................................................................26
Kapitel 4 Settings ...................................................................................... 30
4.1 Adjustments: Function, Language, Info ..........................................................31
Kapitel 5 Entering a PIN for the workshop card ..................................... 32
5.1 PIN via PIN DIRECT.......................................................................................32
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5.2 PIN via USER SELECTION ........................................................................... 33
5.2.1 Creating and deleting users ..................................................................... 33
5.2.2 Calling up a saved PIN ............................................................................ 34
Kapitel 6 Preparing for measuring .......................................................... 35
6.1 Notes on correction value determination........................................................ 36
Kapitel 7 The steps involved in measuring and testing ........................ 38
7.1 Road measurement........................................................................................ 38
7.1.1 Automatic Measured Track ...................................................................... 39
7.1.2 Manual Measured Track .......................................................................... 40
7.2 Rolling road test stand.................................................................................... 41
7.3 The steps involved in measuring and testing SmarTach®.............................. 44
7.3.1 General notes .......................................................................................... 44
7.3.2 SmarTach®calibration ............................................................................ 45
Kapitel 8 Device testing............................................................................ 46
8.1 Speed test (MTCO 1324, SE2400) ................................................................ 47
8.2 Variable speed ............................................................................................... 48
8.3 Odometer test................................................................................................. 50
8.4 Creating a test chart (MTCO 1324, SE2400) ................................................. 51
8.5 Clock test........................................................................................................ 53
Kapitel 9 DTCO data download................................................................ 54
Kapitel 10 Activating KITAS ..................................................................... 55
Kapitel 11 Tachograph programming ..................................................... 56
11.1 Programming................................................................................................ 57
11.2 Installation data ............................................................................................ 58
11.3 TCO parameters........................................................................................... 60
11.4 Date and Time.............................................................................................. 64
11.4.1 Time zones - EU member states ........................................................... 65
11.4.2 Start and end of daylight saving............................................................. 66
11.4.3 Programming CTC II .............................................................................. 67
11.4.4 Programming TCO................................................................................. 68
11.5 Displaying manufacturing data ..................................................................... 68
11.6 Distance driven............................................................................................. 69
11.7 Error memory ............................................................................................... 70
11.7.1 Displaying the error memory.................................................................. 70
11.7.2 Deleting the error memory ..................................................................... 70
11.8 Saving TCO data.......................................................................................... 71
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11.8.1 Reading TCO data .................................................................................73
11.8.2 Writing TCO data....................................................................................73
Kapitel 12 Checksum/ Test....................................................................... 74
Kapitel 13 Error messages ....................................................................... 75
13.1 Invalid user input...........................................................................................75
13.2 Invalid measuring value ................................................................................76
13.3 CTC II error messages .................................................................................76
13.3.1 Roller measurement ...............................................................................76
13.3.2 Road measurement................................................................................77
13.3.3 Tachograph communication ...................................................................77
13.3.4 Roller Interface Module communication .................................................81
13.3.5 Other error messages ............................................................................82
13.4 Roller Interface Module error ........................................................................83
Kapitel 14 Maintenance, cleaning and disposal ..................................... 85
14.1 Maintenance .................................................................................................85
14.2 Cleaning........................................................................................................86
14.3 Disposal ........................................................................................................ 86
Kapitel 15 Technical data ......................................................................... 87
15.1 Technical data CTC II...................................................................................87
15.2 Technical data - Roller Interface Module ......................................................88
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For your safety
Personnel/ technical requirements
1 For your safety
1.1 Personnel/ technical requirements
Requirements for
personnel
Each person given the task of using CTC II components must
possess a certificate awarded for carrying out the relevant
tasks in accordance with legal regulations.
In the following description, the personnel is expected to have
• comprehensive, occupation-specific knowledge and
• to be in complete control of the necessary and relevant
tasks.
Technical
requirements
In order to carry out the tasks reliably, the
• workshop must be equipped with the standard tools and
equipment for vehicle work.
• The premises, means of testing and relevant equipment
must comply with the pertinent legal regulations of the
country in which they are used.
Before using the test device, please read the safety and
operating instructions in this Chapter carefully.
Protect yourself and prevent damage to the test device and
tachograph components.◄
Important
CTC II For your safety
Operating Instructions General safety instructions
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1.2 General safety instructions
The basic requirement for working safely with the test device
and its components is a thorough knowledge of the general
instructions, the safety instructions and the safety regulations.
In addition to these Operating Instructions, your own
country's valid and binding accident prevention rules and
regulations and the recognised technical and professional
rules for safe and professional working must also be
adhered to.◄
Important
Danger of explosion!
The CTC II may not be operated in areas which may be
endangered by explosions!
Do not use the test device near flammable liquids or
gases!◄
Caution
Danger of accidents!
While working with the device, adhere to the relevant trade
association's safety and accident prevention regulations.
The power supply must be switched off when maintenance
work is being carried out!◄
Caution
Accident danger - rolling road test stand!
Work on the rolling road may only be carried out when the
Roller Interface Module is switched off!
Remove the key to prevent anyone switching on the Roller
Interface Module accidentally.◄
Caution
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For your safety
Conventions
1.3 Conventions
1.4 Notes on operation
Designated use The CTC II is a test device used for the inspection,
commissioning, and programming of radio slot sized
tachographs (EC recording equipment and Non-EC
tachographs). The test device may only be used for the
purpose for which it was manufactured. The manufacturer is
not liable for any damage caused by improper use.
Moisture and
dampness
Prevent moisture or dampness from seeping into the module.
The test device may not be operated in the proximity of water.
Do not place any open bottles, beakers, jugs, tumblers, etc.
containing liquid on or beside the device!
Environmental
requirements
Protect the test device from heat and cold. Do not place the
test device near heat sources (e. g. blowers, ovens, etc).
Protect the test device from direct sunlight - and do not leave
it on the vehicle dashboard when on open-air assignments in
summer.
The ideal environmental temperature is around +25 °C.
Caution!
This denotes dangers which may cause injury to persons. To
avoid possible injury to persons, always pay special attention
to the note(s) pertaining to this pictogram.◄
Danger!
Electric shock upon contact with voltage-carrying parts when
the housing is open. Only authorised persons may open the
housing!◄
CTC II For your safety
Operating Instructions Important notes on rolling road test stands
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Operating
instructions
Avoid excessive jolting and shaking of the module.
Do not use any sharp-cornered or pointed object to press
buttons (e. g. ballpoint pens).
Cleanliness Prevent dust and dirt from getting into the module.
Ensure that the test device is stored properly after use.
1.5 Important notes on rolling road test stands
1.5.1 Danger when using rolling road test stands
Risk of injury!
During measurement in speed mode, stones or other items in
a tyre tread may be ejected at high speed.
Do not stand near the rollers or the pit while a test procedure
is running! This area is off-limits!◄
Caution
Risk of poisoning!
Do not inhale exhaust fumes during a measurement
procedure with running engines. You may lose
consciousness or be poisoned by toxic fumes.
Ensure that toxic fumes are reliably extracted.◄
Caution
Risk of damage to hearing!
The noise produced during measurement with a running
engine may cause damage to your hearing.
Wear hearing protection.◄
Caution
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