Autel PowerScan PS100 Electrical System Diagnostics
The tool is the best electrical tester for reducing diagnostic time in all 6- to 30-volt vehicle electrical systems. After a simple hook-up of the tool to the vehicle's battery, you can:
1.determine at a glance if a circuit is positive, negative, or open without having to reconnect clips from one battery pole to another.
2.test for continuity with its built-in auxiliary ground lead.
3.by depressing the power switch, conduct a positive or negative battery current to the probe tip for testing the function of anelectrical component without the use of jumper wires.
4.test for poor ground contacts instantly without performing voltage drop tests. The tool is also short-circuit protected; its internal circuit breaker will trip if it becomes overloaded.
5.follow and locate short circuits without wasting fuses. The tool's long cable allows you to test along the entire length of the vehicle without constantly searching for suitable vehicle grounds.
Autel PowerScan PS100 Features:
1.Performs every type of service including power injection, measurement, ground testing, polarity checks, continuity testing and components activation
2.Easy to read AVOmeter allows you to read voltage, current and resistance at the fingertip
3.With a flip of the power switch, you have an instant hot/ground lead for powering up electrical components like cooling fans, relays, etc.
4.Simultaneously uses the hot lead and the ground lead to activate components right in your hand
5.Instantly identifies positive, negative and open circuits
6.Tests for bad ground contacts instantly, allowing you to follow and locate shorts fast without wasting fuses
7.Instantly checks continuity of switches, relays and diodes
8.Circuit breaker protected
9.Built-in Flashlight enables you to work in the dark
10.Audio tone indicator allows for no-look menu scrolling once users are familiar with menu tone assignment
11.Long cable 6M/20ft (extendable) provides excellent accessibility to test along the vehicle
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20ft Extendable CableIt is allows you to easily check the entire circuit system of the vehicle. |
Following & Locating Short CircuitsRemove the blown fuse from the fuse box.Use the probe tip to activate and energize each of the fuse contacts to find to short circuits |
Audio tone Indicator
Allows for no-look menu scrolling once users are familiar with menu tone assignment.
It is invaluable when working in bright areas where LED illumination alone is not sufficient.
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Autel PowerScan PS100 4 Work Mode:
There are four modes to diagnose the electrical systems, which can be accessed by depressing the Mode Button and cycling through each one.
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Mode1 DC Voltage In this mode, contact the probe tip to a circuit, then the LCD display will read the DC voltage with a resolution of 0.1 volt. This also lets you check the function and orientation of the connector and trailer lights. |
Mode2 AC Voltage While the tool in this mode, contact the probe tip to a circuit, then the LCD display will read the Max. voltage, the Min. voltage, frequency and duty cycle. |
Mode3 Resistance While the tool in this mode, contact the probe tip to a circuit, then the LCD display will read the resistance between the tip and auxiliary ground lead. |
Mode4 Tone On/Off This function is invaluable when working in bright areas where LED illumination alone is not sufficient. |
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Test Applications
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Circuit Breaker The tool is short-circuit protected. Its internal circuit breaker will trip if it becomes overloaded. The circuit breaker is a valuable test tool as well as a safety measure to protect the tool from overload. |
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Continuity Testing
NOTE: You can use the probe tip to pierce the plastic insulation on
a wire. This means that you can test the circuit without
disconnecting anything.
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Signal Circuit Testing
Once you extract a DTC from the vehicle and realize that troubleshooting begins with some kind of sensor circuit, there is a quick test you can perform to verify the code. Testing your sensor is easy while using the tool.
For example, you suspect there is a problem with your M.A.P. sensor circuit, then follow the procedure involved with testing this sensor:
Set the tool in AC Voltage mode, using the probe tip with chassis ground or the auxiliary ground lead.
Connect vacuum pump to MAP sensor.
Contact the probe tip to the MAP sensor positive terminal and observe the LCD readings which should be a sine wave in normal condition.
Apply vacuum.
Release vacuum and observe the LCD readings.
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Activating Components in The Vehicle
WARNING : Haphazardly applying voltage to certain circuits can
cause damage to a vehicle’s electronic components. Therefore, it is
strongly advised to use the vehicle manufacturer’s schematic and
diagnosing procedure while testing.
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| Checking for Bad Ground Contacts | Keep in mind that high current components such as starter motors will also trip the circuit breaker. |
| Red/Green Polarity LED |
The Red/Green Polarity LED lights up when the probe tip voltage matches the battery voltage within ±0.8 volts. It is added informationthat could be valuable to the technician.
The difference between the battery voltage and what is read on the circuit is either voltage drop or voltage increase. This allows you to determine a voltage drop without running back to check the battery. It's just another one of time saving feature the tool has.
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Autel PowerScan PS100 Specifications:
| DC Voltage Range | 0-65V +1 digit |
| Resistance Range | 0-200 KΩ |
| Tone Frequency | 0Hz to 10Khz |
| External Power | 12.0 or 24.0 V power provided via vehicle battery |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 60°C (32 to 140 F°) |
| Size | 4.96"*1.83"*1.38" |
| NW | 0.23lbs/1.6lbs |
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Autel PS100 FAQ:
1.Is the PowerScan Probe Tester computer and air bag safe?
The tool LED and LCD pull no more than 1 milliamp of current,therefore when using it as a test light or multimeter it is computer and airbag safe. However, pressing the power switch is a different story. When you press the switch forward, you are conducting full battery current to the tip of the probe. There is a nice safety feature built into the tool. Simply connect the extra ground lead to the tool and press the power switch forward until it trips the circuit breaker.This will prevent power from going to the tip but still allow you to use the tool as a multimeter. When you are away from computer components, simple press the reset button and you are ready to power up again.
2.Why do I have no power at the tip when I am pressing the power switch forward but the red LED is on?
The power switch goes through a lot. It is one of the few things that go wrong with the tool. The switch is a consumable that needs to be replaced on occasion. We have made it real simple to not only change it but also buy a new switch. The switch can be snapped out and replaced in seconds. You can buy switches from your Autel authorized tool supplier. The tool with the Rocker Switch slots makes it easy to replace a worn switch in the field without having to send it in for repair.
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Autel PowerScan PS100 Package including:
1 × PowerScan PS100
1 × Rugged blow molded case
1 × 20ft. extension cable
1 × Probe tip
1 × Battery hookup clips
1 × Cigarette lighter adapter
1 × User's Manual
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① Probe Tip--Contacts the circuit or component to be tested.
② Head Lights--Illuminates dark work areas or work areas at night.
③ Red/Green Polarity Indicator--Indentifies positive,negative or open circuits.The RED Indicator lights when the Probe Tip is contacting a positive circuit. The GREEN Indicator lights when the Probe Tip is contacting a negative circuit.
④ LCD Display –Indicates test results.
⑤ Circuit Breaker Reset – Resets the tool when the Circuit Breaker is tripped.
⑥ Power Switch – Allows you to conduct a positive or negative battery current to the tip for activating and testing the function of electrical components.
⑦ Mode Button – Selects the work mode: AC voltage, DC voltage, resistance, tone.
⑧ Speaker – When the audio tone is turned on, a beep will be heard.
⑨ Auxiliary Ground Lead – Assists test as a ground lead.
⑩ Adaptor – Connects to the battery.
