Intended Usage; Safety Measures; Testing Of The Alternator Assembly In The Car - Gauss BT030 Manual Del Usuario

7. "EXCITATION": stator excitation level (load)
8. "ERROR": voltage regulator operation errors. There are
three types of potential errors:
• "EL" - electric error;
• "ME" - mechanic error;
• "TM" - thermal error.
When detected, the error is indicated in red.
9. "BACK": diagnostic modo exit.
The following information will be displayed when
the testing mode for one of the alternator types ("SIG",
"RLO", "RVC", "C KOR.", "P/D", "C JAP.") is selected: (Fig.
8):
Fig. 8. Alternator diagnostic window when one of the
following alternator types: "SIG", "RLO", "RVC", "C KOR.",
"P/D", "C JAP." is selected.
1. Type of the tested alternator.
2. "-V" and "+V" buttons are used to set the voltage on the
voltage regulator which is displayed as "set + numerical
value". Each press of the button changes the voltage value
by 0.2V. The measured voltage is displayed in green be-
low the set voltage.
3. "FR": field response.
4. "DFM": digital field monitor.
5. An oscilloscope is displayed on the screen and shows
the measured signal and its waveform. The measured sig-
nal is displayed on two scales: 20 and 200ms. Single-click
on the diagram to switch from one scale to another.
WARNING! Contact the GAUSS support team in case
you want to connect the type of alternator which is not
on the list.
Tester for Automotive Alternators BT030 Manual

5. INTENDED USAGE

1. The tester is intended for indoor use. When used
outdoor, external conditions and technical characteristics
of the device set out in item 2 of this manual, should be
taken into consideration.
2. To avoid damage or failure of the tester, do not make
any changes in the electrical diagram of the device. In
case of failure, please contact Technical Support or a sa-
les representative.
3. The device enables to test the alternator assembly
either directly on the car or on the test bench, which provi-
des its drive. Further on, the option of testing the alternator
directly on a car will be looked into. Diagnostics with the
best is performed quite the same way.
WARNING! DO NOT apply much force to the touch
screen when using the device. DO NOT touch the
screen with a stylus or other objects. Protect the
touch screen from sharp and hard objects.

5.1 Safety Measures

1. Only the personnel that has received special training
in safety operation and been authorized to work with the
particular equipment is allowed to use the device.
2. Make sure that measuring clamps do not have insula-
tion damage or bare metal spots. Check the clamps for
any breaks. In case of obvious damage, replace them with
new ones before launching the device.
3. In order to avoid possible electric shock or injury as well
as damage to the tester, do not apply voltage exceeding
20V to the device outputs (or between the earth and any
of the outputs).
4. When measuring, try to connect outputs correctly, es-
pecially "B-" ones. The device has all kinds of protection
against emergency situations, however not all voltage re-
gulators have such a protection.
5.2 Testing of an alternator on a car
Testing of an alternator on a car is performed as
follows:
1. Connect the tester to the automotive alternator. Observe
the color marking in compliance with item 4 of the manual.
The device is powered by the alternator battery. When the
device is on, the main menu will be displayed.
2. For activation of the testing mode, select the appropria-
te terminal of the voltage regulator and press the "TEST"
button.
2.1 When testing a COM-type alternator, wait for the devi-
ce to identify its ID number and TYPE.
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