VDO KITAS Direct
Connects wirelessly to KITAS motion sensors during tachograph calibration – eliminating the need for a bypass cable and simplifying the sensor verification process.
- Wireless Connection to KITAS Sensor
- Eliminates Bypass Cable Requirement
- Suitable for All Digital and Smart Tachograph Calibrations
- Official VDO Reseller Ireland
What Is the VDO KITAS Direct?
The VDO KITAS Direct is a workshop tool that connects to a KITAS motion sensors during tachograph calibration. It eliminates the need for a bypass cable – the traditional method of connecting to the KITAS sensor during workshop testing and calibration procedures.
KITAS sensors are the secure motion sensors fitted to the vehicle gearbox. They communicate encrypted speed data to the tachograph. During calibration and periodic inspection, workshops must verify that the sensor is functioning correctly and read its serial number for documentation. The KITAS Direct allows this to be done, directly from the WorkshopTab II, without requiring a physical bypass connection to the sensor wiring.
What Does the KITAS Direct Do?
During a tachograph calibration or periodic inspection, workshops must check the motion sensor, confirming it is communicating correctly with the tachograph and that its serial number is accurately recorded. Traditionally, this required a bypass cable connected between the sensor and the test equipment.
The KITAS Direct removes this step. It connects to the KITAS sensor, allowing the technician to carry out sensor verification from the WorkshopTab II without needing to access the sensor wiring or connect a bypass cable.
- Wireless connection to the WorkshopTab II
- Eliminates the need for a bypass cable during sensor verification
- Integrates with the WorkshopTab II calibration workflow
- Suitable for use across digital and smart tachographs
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What is a KITAS Sensor?
KITAS stands for Kontrollierter Impuls-Transmitter mit Anpassungs-Schnittstelle – a secured motion sensor used in tachograph systems. It is fitted to the vehicle gearbox and converts mechanical rotation into encrypted electrical signals, which are transmitted to the tachograph to record speed and distance data.
The encrypted signal is tamper-resistant by design. The KITAS and tachograph are registered as an authorised pair – a link between the sensor’s serial number and the tachograph unit. This pairing must be verified and documented during periodic calibration.
There are multiple generations of KITAS sensors in service across the Irish and European commercial vehicle fleet. Different tachograph generations use different KITAS variants – this determines which verification procedures apply during calibration. Contact ETS to confirm which KITAS variants the KITAS Direct supports.
Part Number and Supply
The KITAS Direct is available through ETS as part of a complete workshop equipment setup. Contact ETS to confirm the correct part number, current availability, and pricing.
| Item | Part Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| KITAS Direct | A2C5950749466 | Confirm part number with ETS before ordering. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the KITAS Direct replace?
The KITAS Direct replaces the bypass cable that workshops traditionally use to connect test equipment to the KITAS sensor during calibration. A bypass cable requires access to the sensor wiring and introduces an additional setup step. The KITAS Direct connects to the sensor, removing that requirement from the calibration workflow.
What is a KITAS sensor and why does it need to be verified?
The KITAS is a secure motion sensor fitted to the vehicle gearbox. It converts wheel rotation into encrypted signals that the tachograph uses to record speed and distance. The sensor and tachograph operate as an authorised pair – the sensor’s serial number is linked to the tachograph unit. During calibration and periodic inspection, workshops must verify that the sensor is functioning correctly and confirm that the pairing is accurately recorded and documented.
Which KITAS variants does the KITAS Direct support?
The specific KITAS variants supported by the KITAS Direct are KITAS 2, 2+ and 4.
Is the KITAS Direct required for all tachograph calibrations?
KITAS sensor verification is required as part of every digital and smart tachograph calibration. The KITAS Direct is an alternative to the traditional bypass cable method – it is an efficiency tool rather than the only means of performing the check. For workshops carrying out regular calibrations, it simplifies the sensor verification step by removing the need for a physical cable connection to the sensor wiring.