user manual - motoplat · 2020. 5. 27. · the vc-19 usb alternator tester only takes a few seconds...

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VC-19The Motoplat VC-19 tester is an addition to your current test

equipment, that allows you to check and test the alternators

that are fitted on the latest cars, such as: BMW, Mercedes

Benz, Volkswagen and Audi.

The VC-19 alternator tester only takes a few seconds to

automatically identify the COM type regulator used on the

alternator that needs to be tested and now display them in

different protocols, together with its ID code. There is even

the possibility to identify the type of regulator without the

alternator itself.

While the tester is checking the PWM and PD controlled

alternators, the monitor will also display information about the

DFM signal.

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ENGLISH VERSION 2020

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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, includ-ing but not limited to lost profits arising from or in any way connected with the use of the automated test equipment or this manual.

The tester should be connected to a properly grounded outlet.If the power cable is damaged, you must have it be replaced by the supplier or by another qualified person in order to avoid dangerous situations.

Since this tester only operates in conjunction with other test equipment, you should also be aware of the installation, operation and safety requirements of the other equipment.

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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. The tester should be installed on a level surface that is clear of debris and obstructions.

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Index

1 General Information 1.0 General information about the Motoplat VC-19 alternator tester 4 1.1 Specifications 4

2 Installation 2.0 Installation of the Motoplat VC-19 alternator tester 5 2.1 Connect alternator to the Motoplat VC-19 alternator tester 6

3 Instructions 3.0 Plug descriptions 7 3.1 Button descriptions 8

4 Systems 4.0 COM LIN 9 4.1 COM BSS 10 4.2 Voltage Meter 11 4.3 PWM (Ford/Landrover) 12 4.4 PWM (Scania) 13 4.5 PWM (GM) 14 4.6 C (Hyundai/Kia) 15 4.7 C (Honda) 16 4.8 C (Nissan) 17 4.9 PD Drive 18 4.10 RLO (Toyota) 19 4.11 A. DFM Positive 20 B. DFM Negative 21 C. DFM 24 Volt Test 22

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Section 1 – General information

1.0 General information about Motoplat VC-19 USB alternator tester:

The Motoplat VC-19 USB tester is an addition to your current test equipment, that allows you to check and test the alternators that are fitted on the latest cars, such as: BMW, Mercedes Benz, Volkswagen, Audi and more. These 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

The VC-19 USB alternator tester only takes a few seconds to automatically identify the type of regulator used on the alternator that needs to be tested (LIN/BSS). There is even the possibility to identify the type of regulator without the alternator itself (+B, 0v socket).

While the tester is checking the PWM and PD, the monitor will also display information about the DFM signal.

Initial setting of the VC-19 USB 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.

An additional function of the VC-19 USB alternator tester is a Voltage Meter.

1.1 Specifications:

Length: 694 (644) mmWidth: 89 mmHeight: 160 (146) mmWeight: 3,2 Kg

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2.0 Installation of Motoplat VC-19 USB alternator tester:

The Motoplat VC-19 USB is an addition and is only working in combination with other test equipment.To work with the VC-19 USB, it’s necessary to connect it to your current test equipment by using the cables +B and GND on the backside of the tester.

Put the red +B cable in the 12V socket of your current tester.Put the black GND cable in the Ground of your current tester.

Connect the USB portal on the back to a PC or laptop using the USB cable.

Section 2 – Installation

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2.1 Connect alternator to Motoplat VC-19 USB tester:

To test an alternator, you should first connect it to your current tester in the usual way. (Please consult the instruction manual of your current tester).

After this is done, you can start to connect the alternator to the VC-19 USB tester.Turn on the tester by pressing the “POWER” button.

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Section 3 – Instructions

3.0 Plug descriptions:

COM Communication with the alternator (BSS or LIN)IDEN Identification BSS (BSD), LIN and DFM type con-

nectionsDFM Measurement input signal DFM (Pos./Neg./24v.)SIG/RC Output to PWM controlled alternatorFR/LI Alternator measurement DFM input+B Power outputDRIVE Alternator control output (PD type regulator)PHASE Phase measurement (presence and level)C “C” control outputRLO “RLO” output alternator control (Toyota)STAT1 Phase signal simulation (to check regulator with-

out alternator) (Bosch)STAT2 Phase signal simulation (to check regulator with-

out alternator) (use both STAT1 and STAT2 for Valeo)

Vmeter Voltage measure input (max 20V) + actual voltage COM regulator

+B Power output0V (GND) Power input

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3.1 Button descriptions

OFF Voltage set point button12,5V Voltage set point button13,5V Voltage set point button15,5V Voltage set point buttonMODE Manual selection button of functions =>

0. COM 1. Vmeter 2. PWM (Ford / Landrover) 3. PWM (Scania)4. PWM (Opel / GM)5. C (Hyundai/Kia)6. C (Honda)7. C 8. D DRIVE (Mazda)9. RLO (Toyota)

10. A. DFM PositiveB. + VSP/Off button for DFM NegativeC. FR/LI connection for 24V test

15,5 + Mode

Manual ‘scroll back’ selection of functions =>10. A. DFM Positive

B. + VSP/Off button for DFM NegativeC. FR/LI connection for 24V test

9. RLO (Toyota) 8. D DRIVE (Mazda) 7. C 6. C (Honda) 5. C (Hyundai/Kia) 4. PWM (Opel / GM) 3. PWM (Scania) 2. PWM (Ford / Landrover) 1. Vmeter 0. COM

RESET Processor restart (if tester freezes) or identifica-tion of LIN/BSS regulators

POWER Power button

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Section 4 – Systems

4.0 COM LIN

Mode Tester automatically begins to identify the alternator control system1. System COM LIN2. Connection COM3. Field duty cycle Increase load as high as possible with your current tester4. Voltage output Pass when it’s close to the set voltage5. Voltage set-point Voltage can be changed by pressing buttons 12,5V / 13,5V / 15,5V / OFF6. Pass/Error message (During Charging)

Pass = No message / If you can change VSPError = Mechanical / Electrical / Temperature

7. ID Code C8. LIN indicator Shows different LIN Systems9. Baud rate/commu-nication Speed

Shows Baud rate or communication speed

*Indicates the actual voltage of the COM regulator when connecting Vmeter to the B+ of the alternator.

Switch LIN system: When 2 or 3 LIN systems are displayed on the start-up screen (8) it is possible to switch between those systems by pushing the following buttons:- “OFF” button for the first system- “12,5V” for the second system- “13,5V” for the third system.(Option is only applicable in the LIN start-up screen when the alternator is not loading yet!)

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4.1 COM BSS

Mode Tester automatically begins to identify the alternator control system1. System COM BSS2. Connection COM 3. Field duty cycle Increase load as high as possible with your current tester4. Voltage output Pass when it’s close to the set voltage5. Voltage set-point Voltage can be changed by pressing buttons 12,5V / 13,5V / 15,5V / OFF6. Pass/Error message (During Charging)

Pass = No message / If you can change VSPError = Mechanical / Electrical / Temperature

7. ID Code Regulator identification code

*Indicates the actual voltage of the COM regulator when connecting Vmeter to the B+ of the alternator.

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4.2 Voltage meter

Mode Press 1 time on the Mode button1. System Vmeter2. Connection Vmeter / GND (GND is not required)3. Field duty cycle Non applicable4. Voltage output Only voltage output is displayed (Max. 20 Volts!!!)5. Voltage set-point Non applicable6. Pass/Error message (During Charging)

Non applicable

* Software version:If you want to check which software version is running on the VC-19 USB, please put the tester on the Vmeter mode and press OFF.

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4.3 PWM (Ford / Landrover)

Mode Press 2 times on the Mode button1. System PWM (Ford / Landrover)2. Connection SIG/RC / FR/LI / +B3. Field duty cycle Increase load as high as possible with your current tester4. Voltage output Pass when it’s close to the set voltage5. Voltage set-point Voltage can be changed by pressing buttons 12,5V / 13,5V / 15,5V / OFF6. Pass/Error message (During Charging)

Pass = DFM OK / If you can change VSPFail = No control of regulator

7. Regulator frequency Pass if visible8. DFM Off-set Press the buttons OFF and 15,5V simultaneously

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4.4 PWM (Scania)

Mode Press 3 times on the Mode button1. System PWM (Scania)2. Connection SIG/RC / FR/LI (special wiring included)3. Field duty cycle Increase load as high as possible with your current tester4. Voltage output Pass when it’s close to the set voltage5. Voltage set-point Voltage can be changed by pressing buttons 12,5V / 13,5V / 15,5V / OFF6. Pass/Error message (During Charging)


7. Regulator frequency Pass if visible8. DFM Off-set Press the buttons OFF and 15,5V simultaneously

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4.5 PWM (GM)

Mode Press 4 times on the Mode button1. System PWM (GM)2. Connection SIG/RC / FR/LI (special wiring included)3. Field duty cycle Increase load as high as possible with your current tester4. Voltage output Pass when it’s close to the set voltage5. Voltage set-point Voltage can be changed by pressing buttons 12,5V / 13,5V / 15,5V / OFF6. Pass/Error message (During Charging)


7. Regulator frequency Pass if visible

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4.6 C (Hyundai)

Mode Press 5 times on the Mode button1. System C (Kia, Hyundai)2. Connection C3. Field duty cycle Non applicable4. Voltage output Pass when it’s close to the set voltage5. Voltage set-point Voltage can be changed by pressing buttons 12,5V / 13,5V / 15,5V / OFF6. Pass/Error message (During Charging)

Pass = If you can change VSP / Fail = No control of regulator

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4.7 C (Honda)

Mode Press 6 times on the Mode button1. System C (Honda)2. Connection C3. Field duty cycle Non applicable4. Voltage output Pass when it’s close to the set voltage5. Voltage set-point Voltage can be changed by pressing buttons OFF (not charging) or

12,5V (charging)6. Pass/Error message (During Charging)


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4.8 C (Nissan)

Mode Press 7 times on the Mode button1. System C (Nissan)2. Connection C3. Field duty cycle Non applicable4. Voltage output Pass when it’s close to the set voltage5. Voltage set-point Voltage can be changed by pressing buttons 12,5V / 13,5V / 15,5V / OFF6. Pass/Error message (During Charging)


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4.9 PD Drive

Mode Press 8 times on the Mode button1. System PD DRIVE (Mazda)2. Connection Drive / Phase (W-terminal)3. Field duty cycle Increase load as high as possible with your current tester4. Voltage output Pass when it’s close to the set voltage5. Voltage set-point Voltage can be changed by pressing buttons 12,5V / 13,5V / 15,5V / OFF6. Pass/Error message (During Charging)

Pass = If you can change VSP / Error = Phase Error / VSP doesn’t change

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4.10 RLO

Mode Press 9 times on the Mode button1. System RLO (Toyota sense terminal)2. Connection RLO3. Field duty cycle Non applicable4. Voltage output Pass when it’s close to the set voltage5. Voltage set-point Voltage can be changed by pressing buttons 12,5V / 13,5V / OFF6. Pass/Error message (During Charging)

Pass = If you can change VSP / Fail = No control of regulator / VSP doesn’t change

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4.11.A DFM (Positive)

Mode Press 10 times on the Mode button 1. System DFM Positive (from 0% to 99%)2. Connection Try DFM(+), FR/LI(-) and IDEN(-) to find out which is the right connection. The

connection is OK when a percentage shows and by applying load, the percent-ages increase or decrease depending on DFM type

3. Field duty cycle Increase load as high as possible with your current tester4. Voltage output Standard5. Voltage set-point Non applicable6. Pass/Error message (During Charging)

Pass = Duty cycle will change depending on loadFail = Duty cycle will not change depending on load

7. DFM info Frequency Hertz Off-set = Press the buttons OFF and 15,5V simultaneously

* An example of an oscilloscope diagram can be found on page 26

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4.11.B DFM (Negative)

Mode Press 10 times on the Mode button + VSP / OFF button for Negative1. System DFM Negative (from 99% to 0%)2. Connection Try DFM(+), FR/LI(-) and IDEN(-) to find out which is the right connection. The

connection is OK when a percentage shows and by applying load, the percent-ages increase or decrease depending on DFM type

3. Field duty cycle Increase load as high as possible with your current tester4. Voltage output Standard5. Voltage set-point Non applicable6. Pass/Error message (During Charging)


7. DFM info Frequency Hertz Off-set = Press the buttons OFF and 15,5V simultaneously


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4.11.C DFM (24 Volt Test)

Mode Press 10 times on the Mode button 1. System DFM 24 Volt Test2. Connection FR/LI (Use only the FR/LI socket!)3. Field duty cycle Increase load as high as possible with your current tester4. Voltage output Standard5. Voltage set-point Non applicable6. Pass/Error message (During Charging)


7. DFM info Frequency Hertz Offset = Press the buttons OFF and 15,5V simultaneously

Warning!Testing 24 Volts DFM is possible, but the tester should always be connected to a 12 volts power source.(Note: Don’t connect the tester in any case to 24 volts!!!)


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