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CTCII –
Compact-Test-Computer II
KITAS 2170/ KITAS 2171
Testing Instructions
Sender unit test cable
Testing Instructions for CTCII Imprint
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Testing Instructions for CTCII Preface
Dear User,
Continuous further development ensures the cutting-edge

technology and high quality of our test devices.
The range of features offered by the CTCII test device

has been expanded to include functions for checking the
Kienzle Tachograph Sensors KITAS 2170 and KITAS 2171.
Purpose of this This document supplements the existing Operating
document Instructions and describes the correct procedure for checking
the KITAS 2170 und KITAS 2171.
The descriptions are identical for both the KITAS 2170 and
Important the KITAS 2171 – in this document, both will be referred to by

the abbreviation KITAS.
This document only applies when used in conjunction with the

Important CTC II Operating Instructions, A2C59512809.

Testing Instructions for CTCII Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 System requirements ................................................................ 5
Chapter 2 Preparations for testing in the vehicle .................................... 6
Chapter 3 Preparations for testing in the workshop ............................... 8

3.1 KITAS product versions.................................................................................... 8
3.2 Connection to the workshop components ........................................................ 9
Chapter 4 Test procedure for the KITAS................................................. 10

4.1 Activating KITAS ............................................................................................ 10

4.2 Sensor test ..................................................................................................... 11
4.2.1 KITAS test................................................................................................ 11
4.2.2 KITAS status message ............................................................................ 12
4.3 Reading the KITAS serial number .................................................................. 14
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 15

Sender unit test cable 1 System requirements
Testing Instructions for CTCII
1 System requirements
To carry out the “KITAS sensor test” with the CTCII, you
require a sender unit test cable (see Fig. 1). This is included
in the delivery package of the CTCII set “sender unit test” (Art.
No. A2C59514028).
Sender unit test

cable for CTCII
1
Fig. 1: Sender unit test cable
1 Plug for connection to the CTCII

2 Plug for connection to the KITAS sensor cable
Further Detailed information on function, operation and the entire

information performance range of the CTCII can be found in the separate
documentation (Art. No. A2C59512809).

Sender unit test cable 2 Preparations for testing in the vehicle
2 Preparations for testing in the vehicle
To carry out a “KITAS sensor test”, the CTCII must be

Important connected to an external power supply. Testing in battery
mode (powered by the internal chargeable battery) is not
possible.
4
2
Fig. 2: Connection to the CTCII
1 CTCII
2 Power supply connection cable, 10 – 30V DC*
3 Sender unit test cable
4 KITAS sensor cable (yellow plug)
* Included in the CTCII package.

Sender unit test cable 2 Preparations for testing in the vehicle
1 Remove the tachograph from its compartment and pull out the
plug connectors.
Please refer to the relevant documentation for more

Important information on how to remove the tachograph. Also observe
the relevant safety notes.
2 Connect the CTCII (1) to the yellow plug of the KITAS sensor
cable (4) via the sender unit test cable (3).
3 Connect the CTCII to the vehicle's power supply (cigarette

lighter).

Sender unit test cable 3 Preparations for testing in the workshop
Testing Instructions for CTCII 3.1 KITAS product versions
3 Preparations for testing in the workshop
To test a KITAS which is not connected, you will need the

Important CTCII power adapter.
3.1 KITAS product versions

1 2
Fig. 3: KITAS product versions
1 KITAS standard version

2 KITAS integrated version

Sender unit test cable 3 Preparations for testing in the workshop
Testing Instructions for CTCII 3.2 Connection to the workshop components
3.2 Connection to the workshop components
1
3 4
5 6
2
Fig. 4: Connection to the workshop components
1 CTCII 4 KITAS integrated version

2 CTCII power adapter 5 KITAS sensor cable*
3 KITAS standard version 6 Sender unit test cable
* Not included in the sender unit test cable package.
1 Connect the KITAS (3 or 4) to the KITAS sensor cable (5).
2 Connect the CTCII (1) to the KITAS sensor cable (5) via the
sender unit test cable (6).
3 Connect the CTCII (1) to the power supply via the CTCII power
adapter (2).

Sender unit test cable 4 Test procedure for the KITAS
Testing Instructions for CTCII 4.1 Activating KITAS
4 Test procedure for the KITAS
The CTCII is now connected to the KITAS.

Condition
The CTCII is connected to a power supply.
When the CTCII is connected to the power supply, it starts

automatically, displaying the basic menu.
# CTC MEASURING #
TCO CALIBRATION
KITAS <
PROGRAMMING
When the KITAS function has been selected from the basic
menu, the CTCII displays the following menu:
# KITAS #
ACTIVATE KITAS <
SENSOR TEST
SERIAL NUMBER
4.1 Activating KITAS
1 Select "KITAS > ACTIVATE KITAS" and confirm.

The CTCII reads the tachograph type and parameter data
and automatically starts the KITAS activation procedure.
2 End program.

Testing Instructions for CTCII 4.2 Sensor test
4.2 Sensor test
4.2.1 KITAS test
1 Select "KITAS > SENSOR TEST > PULSE TEST" and confirm.
2 To simulate sensor pulses:

a) With KITAS connected:
– Drive the vehicle smoothly and steadily (measurement on
the road)
or
– rotate the wheels of the vehicle evenly (rolling road).
b) KITAS not connected – standard version:

– Rotate the axle of the KITAS, e.g. with a screwdriver.
c) KITAS not connected – integrated version:

– Pass a metal object over the KITAS axle.
The counted pulses from the KITAS will be displayed.
3 Press to finish the pulse count procedure and continue with

the sensor check.
When KITAS pulse signal testing has been completed

successfully, the digital status of the KITAS sensor is read out
and displayed; see the following Section entitled "KITAS
status message".

Testing Instructions for CTCII 4.2 Sensor test
4.2.2 KITAS status message
You can call up KITAS status messages without having to test

Important the KITAS. To do this, connect the CTCII to the power supply
and select
KITAS > SENSOR TEST > KITAS STATUS.
1 The test device establishes the data interchange with the

KITAS:
The digital status of the installed KITAS sensor is displayed
after roughly 15 seconds.
# KITAS STATUS #
TYPE: KITAS 2
KITAS = DTCO
CONTINUE WITH KEY
# KITAS STATUS #
TYPE: KITAS 2+
KITAS = UNPAIRED
CONTINUE WITH KEY
2 The installed KITAS model is displayed under TYPE.
• KITAS 2
• KITAS 2+
The sensor type cannot be displayed for sensors with a test

Important key.
Sensors with a test key are always displayed as KITAS 2+,
regardless of the actual model.
For KITAS 2+ 2171.3 sensor models the sensor type can only
Important be displayed reliably from production date 01.03.2013.
For sensors manufactured between July 2012 and
01.03.2013 KITAS 2+ sensor models may also be shown as
KITAS 2.

3 Under KITAS, you can see whether or not the KITAS has
already been paired with a TCO.
• KITAS = MTCO
The KITAS has been paired with an MTCO 1324.
• KITAS = DTCO
The KITAS has been paired with a DTCO 1381.
• KITAS = unpaired
The KITAS has not yet been paired with a tachograph.
The KITAS 2170 can only be paired with an MTCO 1324. For
Important this type of sensor, KITAS = MTCO is always shown under
KITAS.
The first time the KITAS 2171 is paired with tachograph types
Important MTCO 1324 or DTCO 1381, the KITAS 2171 is permanently
configured for that particular tachograph type and can only be
used for that type in future.
4 End program.

4.3 Reading the KITAS serial number
A CTCII can read out the KITAS serial number directly. For
this, the KITAS must be connected to the CTCII with a
suitable test cable.
To read out the serial number, the CTCII must be connected

to an external power supply. The CTCII test cable also
supplies the KITAS with power.
Make sure that the CTCII is connected directly to the KITAS

Important when reading the serial number.
1 Select "KITAS > SERIAL NUMBER" and confirm.

The CTCII reads and displays the KITAS serial number.
2 End program.

Sender unit test cable 5 Troubleshooting
Testing Instructions for CTCII 4.3 Reading the KITAS serial number
5 Troubleshooting
The following error messages may be displayed during

KITAS testing:
Error message Cause / Action to be taken

1 Communication error
! ERROR !
KITAS KITAS sensor is sending no echo or no
COMM. ERROR acknowledgement
CONTINUE WITH KEY
Measures
– Carry out an ohmic test for the KITAS sensor
cable and replace it if necessary.
– Check the sender unit test cable and replace it if
necessary.
– Carry out the KITAS testing procedure again.
– If the error message continues to appear despite
these measures, replace the KITAS.
2 Initialisation error
! ERROR !
NO KITAS No KITAS is being identified during the sender
check.
CONTINUE WITH KEY
Measures
– Check the sender unit test cable and replace it if
necessary.
– Check the type of sensor that is connected.
Only the KITAS 2170 and KITAS 2171 are
supported.
– Carry out the KITAS testing procedure again.
– If the error message continues to appear despite
these measures, replace the KITAS.

Sender unit test cable 5 Troubleshooting
Testing Instructions for CTCII 4.3 Reading the KITAS serial number
Error message Cause / Action to be taken

3 Pulse error
# SENSOR TEST #
PULSE = 0 If no pulses are listed in the Pulse box, an error has
occurred during pulse transmission.
CONTINUE WITH KEY
Measures
– If the KITAS sensor cable is working correctly,
replace the KITAS.

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KITAS 2170, KITAS 2171, CTCII, DTCO® 1381 and

© by Continental Automotive GmbH. All rights reserved.

Responsible for the content

Continental Automotive GmbH

VDO – A trademark of the Continental Corporation

A2C59512953 © Continental Automotive GmbH 2

Continuous further development ensures the cutting-edge

The range of features offered by the CTCII test device

Important the KITAS 2171 – in this document, both will be referred to by

This document only applies when used in conjunction with the

A2C59512953 © Continental Automotive GmbH 3

Chapter 1 System requirements ................................................................ 5

Chapter 2 Preparations for testing in the vehicle .................................... 6

Chapter 3 Preparations for testing in the workshop ............................... 8

Chapter 4 Test procedure for the KITAS................................................. 10

4.1 Activating KITAS ............................................................................................ 10

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 15

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Sender unit test

Fig. 1: Sender unit test cable

1 Plug for connection to the CTCII

Further Detailed information on function, operation and the entire

A2C59512953 © Continental Automotive GmbH 5

2 Preparations for testing in the vehicle

To carry out a “KITAS sensor test”, the CTCII must be

Fig. 2: Connection to the CTCII

* Included in the CTCII package.

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Please refer to the relevant documentation for more

3 Connect the CTCII to the vehicle's power supply (cigarette

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3 Preparations for testing in the workshop

To test a KITAS which is not connected, you will need the

3.1 KITAS product versions

Fig. 3: KITAS product versions

1 KITAS standard version

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3.2 Connection to the workshop components

1 CTCII 4 KITAS integrated version

* Not included in the sender unit test cable package.

1 Connect the KITAS (3 or 4) to the KITAS sensor cable (5).

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4 Test procedure for the KITAS

The CTCII is now connected to the KITAS.

When the CTCII is connected to the power supply, it starts

4.1 Activating KITAS

1 Select "KITAS > ACTIVATE KITAS" and confirm.

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4.2 Sensor test

4.2.1 KITAS test

2 To simulate sensor pulses:

– rotate the wheels of the vehicle evenly (rolling road).

b) KITAS not connected – standard version:

c) KITAS not connected – integrated version:

The counted pulses from the KITAS will be displayed.

3 Press to finish the pulse count procedure and continue with

When KITAS pulse signal testing has been completed

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