ABRITES TAG User manual

2021 Abrites TAG Key Tool User Manual
ABRITES DIAGNOSTICS
TAG KEY TOOL
User manual
version 2.4
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Important notes
Warranty
The Abrites software and hardware products are developed, designed and manufactured by Abrites Ltd.
During the production process we comply to all safety and quality regulations and standards, aiming at
highest production quality. The Abrites hardware and software products are designed to build a coherent
ecosystem, which effectively solves a wide range of vehicle-related tasks, such as:
Diagnostic scanning;
Key programming;
Module replacement,
ECU programming;
Configuration and coding.
All software and hardware products by Abrites Ltd. are copyrighted. Permission is granted to copy Abrites
software files for your own back-up purposes only. Should you wish to copy this manual or parts of it, you
are granted permission only in case it is used with Abrites products, has “Abrites Ltd.” written on all copies,
and is used for actions that comply to respective local law and regulations.
You, as a purchaser of Abrites hardware products, are entitled of a two-year warranty. If the hardware
product you have purchased has been properly connected, and used according to its respective instruc-
tions, it should function correctly. In case the product does not function as expected, you are able to
claim warranty within the stated terms. Abrites Ltd. is entitled to require evidence of the defect or mal-
function, upon which the decision to repair or substitute the product shall be made.
There are certain conditions, upon which the warranty cannot be applied. The warranty shall not apply to
damages and defects caused by natural disaster, misuse, improper use, unusual use, negligence, failure to
observe the instructions for use issued by Abrites, modifications of the device, repair works performed by
unauthorized persons. For example, when the damage of the hardware has occurred due to incompatible
electricity supply, mechanical or water damage, as well as fire, flood or thunder storm, the warranty does
not apply.
Each warranty claim is inspected individually by our team and the decision is based upon thorough case
consideration.
Read the full hardware warranty terms on our website.
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Copyright information
Safety information
Copyright:
All material herein is Copyrighted ©2005-2021 Abrites, Ltd.
Abrites software, hardware, and firmware are also copyrighted
Users are given permission to copy any part of this manual provided that the copy is used with Abrites
products and the “Copyright © Abrites, Ltd.” statement remains on all copies
“Abrites” as used in this manual synonymous with “Abrites, Ltd.” And all it’s affiliates
The “Abrites” logo is a registered trademark of Abrites, Ltd.
Notices:
The information contained in this document is subject to change without prior notice. Abrites shall
not be held liable for technical/editorial errors, or omissions herein.
Warranties for Abrites products and services are set forth in the express written warranty statements
accompanying the product. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting any additional war-
ranty.
Abrites assumes no responsibility for any damage resulting from the use, misuse, or negligent use of
the hardware or any software application.
The Abrites products are to be used by trained and experienced users in diagnostics and reprogramming
of vehicles and equipment. The user is assumed to have a good understanding of vehicle electronic sys-
tems, as well as potential hazards while working around vehicles. There are numerous safety situations
that cannot be foreseen, thus we recommend that the user read and follow all safety messages in the
available manual, on all equipment they use, including vehicle manuals, as well as internal shop docu-
ments and operating procedures.
Some important points:
Block all wheels of the vehicle when testing. Be cautious when working around electricity.
Do not ignore the risk of shock from vehicle and building-level voltages.
Do not smoke, or allow sparks/flame near any part of the vehicle fuel system or batteries.
Always work in an adequately ventilated area, vehicle exhaust fumes should be directed towards the
exit of the shop.
Do not use this product where fuel, fuel vapours, or other combustibles could ignite.
In case any technical difficulties occur, please contact the
Abrites Support Team by email at [e-mail].
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Table of contents
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1. Introduction .........................................................6
2. Getting Started ......................................................7
2.1 Scope of the manual .............................................7
2.2 Your transponder programmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 System requirements ............................................7
3. Getting Started ......................................................8
3.2 Connection of the PROTAG programmer to the interface . . . . . . . . 12
3.3 Starting of the software .........................................12
4. TagKey tool – working with different transponders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5. TagKey tool – Key tool andpreparation of a key by
dump of immobilizer system.........................................15
6. TagKey tool – Production utility and preparation of a key
ready for programming by diagnostic equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7. TagKey tool – Cloning of a key .......................................19
7. 1. Offline ........................................................ 20
7. 2. Online .........................................................21
8. Porsche Panamera key by dump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
9. CAS4 by dump......................................................32

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List of revisions
Date Chapter Description Revision
01.10.2015
13.09.2017
23.08.2018
ALL
9
7
2.2
2.3
2.4
Total update of the manual. Cloning
added
CAS4 Key Preparation update
Added cloning of DST+ (G chip), M48
Fixed key and Temic 8C

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1. Introduction
Congratulations for choosing our product!
PROTAG programmer together with the Abrites TagKeyTool software will allow you to use your Windows
based PC as a powerful programmer for transponders and tool for programming of transponder based
keys.
The PROTAG programmer is a hardware unit produced by Abrites Ltd. intended for programming of tran-
sponders via your AVDI interface. PROTAG programmer should be used with ABRITES software pro-
duced by Abrites Ltd.ABRITES is a trade mark of Abrites Ltd.

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2. Getting Started
2.1 Scope of the manual
This document describes the software and hardware installation of your transponder programmer named
“PROTAG Programmer” and corresponding software named “Abrites Tag KeyTool”.
The document is applicable for the transponder programmers from Abrites Ltd. - ZN002.
2.2 Your transponder programmer
2.3 System requirements
Minimum system requirements – Windows Vista+, Pentium 4 with 512 MB RAM USB port with supply
100 mA / 5V +/- 5%

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3. Getting Started
We suppose that your AVDI interface is configured and fully working. You can receive an optional sep-
arate installation file of your “Abrites Tag KeyTool” software for your AVDI and PROTAG programmer.
The software is a windows executable file named ‘SetupTagKeyTool_VVxxxx.exe’ where VVxxxx is your
interface identification number.
3.1 Software installation steps
Please start the executable file below to initiate the installation procedure and follow the onscreen
instructions.
Depending of your operation system and settings you can be asked to confirm starting of installation
procedure.
Press the “Next” button to proceed with the installation.

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Read the license agreement and select “I accept the agreement” if you accepting all. Then press the “next”
button.
If you not agree press cancel to interrupt installation procedure.
Press the “Next” button to proceed with the installation.
Press the “Next” button to proceed with the installation.

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Press the “Next” button to proceed.
If you do not want desktop icons uncheck the checkbox about creation of icons.
Press “Next” button to proceed.
Press “Install” and wait until installation complete.