MOTOPLAT VC-11Rbeta.motoplat.nl/pdf/vc-11r/VC-11R Instruction Manual EN.pdf · 2017. 3. 3. · Motoplat VC-11R Instruction Manual Pos Service Holland Page 14 4.6 PWM (Opel / GM) Menu

MOTOPLAT VC-11R

POS SERVICE HOLLANDT: +31 (0)35 656 3180 I E: [email protected] I WWW.PSH.NL

Instruction Manual

• Handheld On-car alternator tester• Tests all modern computer controlled alterna-

tors even start/stop• Diagnose an alternator that is communicating

with the ECU of the car• Tests the alternator, commands from ECU and

wiring while still mounted• Affordable for every car branch

Motoplat VC-11R Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Safety warning

Electrical devices should be installed and operated in such a way that all applicable safety requirements are met. It is your responsibility as an installer to ensure that you identify the relevant safety standards and comply with them. Failure to do so may result in damage to equipment and personal injury. In particular, you should study the contents of this guide carefully before installing or operating the equipment.

People who start using this product should review carefully this instruction manual, or have had a training from a qualified person.

The use of electrical equipment is entirely at your own risk and Pos Service Holland is under no circum-stances responsible for any incidental, consequential or special damages of any kind whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits arising from or in any way connected with the use of the automated test equipment or this manual.

Since this tester operates in conjunction with car electronics, you should also be aware of car electronics and automotive technology and the associated safety requirements.

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Environment

The tester should be installed in a weather protected area where heat, humidity or any other climate situation can not damage the tester.



Index

1 General Information 1.0 General information about the Motoplat VC-11R alternator tester 4

2 Installation 2.0 Connect Motoplat VC-11R tester to power source 5 2.1 Connect the Motoplat VC-11R tester to the alternator (COM) 6 2.2 Connect the Motoplat VC-11R tester to the alternator (Ford / Opel) 6

3 Instructions 3.0 Plug / Button explanation 7

4 Systems 4.0 COM LIN_1 8 4.1 COM LIN_2 9 4.2 COM BSS 10 4.3 COM BSS_2 11 4.4 COM BSS_3 12 4.5 PWM (Focus / Mondeo) 13 4.6 PWM (Opel / GM) 14 4.7 DFM Explanation 15

5 Support 5.0 Contact Information 16



Section 1 – General information

1.0 General information about Motoplat VC-11R alternator tester:

The Motoplat VC-11R is an alternator tester that allows you to check and test an alternator that is mounted on the latest cars, such as: BMW, Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen and Audi.

This alternators are controlled by:

COM (LIN / Start-Stop) PSA / Mercedes Benz / Chrysler / Volks Wagen / BMW / Audi / Skoda /Seat / Honda / Toyota / Porsche / Renault / Fiat / Volvo / Ford / Landrover

COM (BSS 1,2,3) BMW / Rolls Royce / Renault / Mini / Audi / Volks Wagen / Mercedes Benz (old types)

PWM Ford Group / Mazda / Landrover / GM / ScaniaPD Drive MazdaRLO Toyota (sense)C Hyundai / Kia / Nissan (from 2005) / HondaDFM (Positive / Negative / 24 Volt) Mercedes Benz / Volkswagen / Audi / PSA / Honda

/ Toyota

After selecting the right mode, the VC-11R alternator tester only takes a few seconds to automatically iden-tify the type of regulator used on the alternator that needs to be tested (Lin_1, Lin_2, BSS_1,2,3).

If connected, the monitor will also display information about the DFM signal while the tester is checking the PWM.

Initial setting of the VC-11R voltage is 14.5V, but it can be changed by pressing the buttons ‘15.5V’, ‘13.5V’, ‘12.5V’ or the ‘OFF’ button. This duplicates the actual situation in the car during charging.

The DFM signal is displayed in percentage (%), which allows you to evaluate the performance during charg-ing at a specific moment.



Section 2 – Installation

2.0 Connect Motoplat VC-11R tester to power source:

The Motoplat VC-11R works in combination with the car electronics. That is why it is necessary to connect the VC-11R to the car battery by using the cables +B and GND.

• Attach the red +B cable to the 12V socket of the car battery.

• Attach the black GND cable to the Ground of the car battery.

(Note: The VC-11R needs to be connected to the same power source as the alternator!)

+B

GND



2.1 Connect the Motoplat VC-11R tester to the alternator: COM

• Disconnect the alternator plug cable of the car.• Connect the plug cable to the VC-11R by using the

green output cable.• Connect the VC-11R to the alternator’s plug connection

by using the red input cable

When the VC-11R tester is connected correctly, it will turn on automatically.

2.2 Connect the Motoplat VC-11R tester to the alternator: Ford / Opel

• Disconnect the alternator plug cable of the car.• Connect the plug cable to the VC-11R by using the blue

and yellow output cable• Connect the VC-11R to the alternator’s plug connection

by using the black input cable

When the VC-11R tester is connected correctly, it will turn on automatically.



Section 3 – Instructions

RST Processor restart (if tester freezes) or identification of LIN/BSS regulators

MODE* Manual selection button of functionsCOM Communication with the alternator (LIN/BSS)PWM Pulse Width ModulationDFM- Measurement input signal DFM (Pos./

Neg./24v.)DFM+ Measurement input signal DFM (Pos./

Neg./24v.)Output Output to the alternatorInput Input to car ECUOFF No voltage setpoint12,5V Voltage set point button13,5V Voltage set point button15,5V Voltage set point button

3.0 Plug / Button explination

Function Press Mode ButtonCOM 0 times + OFFSignal Test Ford 1 times + OFFGenerator Test Ford 2 times + OFFSignal Test Opel 3 times + OFFGenerator Test Opel 4 times + OFF

Mode Button*

The functions can be set by using the MODE button:



Section 4 – Systems

4.0 COM LIN_1

Menu selection Choose ‘COM’ in the menu and press ‘OFF’Tester automatically begins to identify the alternator control systemAfter, press ‘Mode’ for Generator Test

System COM LIN 1.3 / H Baud = 9600Connection (A) COM (output / Input)

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1. Field duty cycle Increase as high as possible by activating the car accessories2. Voltage output Pass when it’s close to the set voltage (+/- 0,4V deviation)3. Voltage set-point Voltage can be changed by pressing buttons 12,5V / 13,5V / 15,5V / OFF

(With low load only!)4. Pass Error

Pass = If you can change VSP / No messageError = Mechanical / Electrical / Temperature / VSP doesn’t change

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4.1 COM LIN_2


System COM LIN 2.1 / H Baud = 19200Connection (A) COM (output / Input)

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4.2 COM BSS


System COM BSS_1Connection (A) COM (output / Input)

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In some cases when testing BSS protocols, after the VC-11R identifies the protocol it starts to „lose” the identification and tries to identify it again and again. When this happens, you have to press 13,5 and 15,5 buttons simultaneously, what puts the tester into manual mode, allowing you to continue the test.It happens because the signal contains not only data for alternators, but also some „useless” information that can interfere with the tester.

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4.3 COM BSS_2



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4.4 COM BSS_3



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4.5 PWM (Focus / Mondeo)

Menu selection For testing the Ford Signal, select ‘Signal Test Ford’ using the mode button and press off.To test the alternator, click first RST’to return to the menu screen. With the mode button select ‘Generator Test Ford’ and press OFF.

System PWM (Focus / Mondeo)Connection (A) PWM (DFM / Output / Input)

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Pass = If you can change VSP / No messageError = ERR / VSP doesn’t change

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4.6 PWM (Opel / GM)

Menu selection For testing the Opel Signal, select ‘Signal Test Opel’ using the mode button and press off.To test the alternator, click first RST’to return to the menu screen. With the mode button select ‘Generator Test Opel and press OFF.

System PWM (Opel / GM)Connection (A) PWM (DFM / Output / Input)

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Pass = If you can change VSP / No messageError = ERR / VSP doesn’t change

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4.7 DFM Explanation

DF(M) stands for Digital Field Monitor.Every alternator brand has a different abbreviation for the DF(M) connection, for example: FR(Field Return), DF(Digital Field) , DFM(See above), M(Monitor), LI(Load Indicator).They all function in the same way.

Function:About the DFM connection there is a positive and negative measurement and both work with a block pulse.When the alternator load increases the block pulse depending on the car application becomes wider or smaller. This is measured in % also called PWM(Pulse Width Modulation).The car ECU then knows what the load is at a specific moment during charging.If the load is too high the car ECU can shut down some car accessories and or increase the idle speed.

Section 5 – Support

POS SERVICE HOLLANDT: +31 (0)35 656 3180 I E: [email protected] I WWW.PSH.NL

5.0 Contact Information:

Pos Service Holland BV Stichtse Kade 47c 1244NV ’s-Graveland Holland

Telephone: +31 (0)35-656 3180Fax: +31 (0)35-656 0409 Email: [email protected]: www.psh.nl

Technical support Contact person: Nardo Stremmelaar Telephone: +31 (0)35-656 8503 Mobile: +31 (0)65-333 2341Email: [email protected]

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MOTOPLAT VC-11Rbeta.motoplat.nl/pdf/vc-11r/VC-11R Instruction Manual EN.pdf · 2017. 3. 3. · Motoplat VC-11R Instruction Manual Pos Service Holland Page 14 4.6 PWM (Opel / GM) Menu