ATEQ VT66MB User manual

USER MANUAL
ATEQ VT66MB
Version 1.0
www.ateq-tpms.com
Reference: UM-VT66MB-EN

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1 Revision of Tool
We continuously work on improving our products. This is why the information contained in this user manual,
the tool and its technical specifications may be modified without notice.
Edition/Revision
Reference
Date
(week/year)
Chapters updated
First edition
UM-VT66MB-EN
20/2020
Creation

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2 Safety recommendation
2.1 Regarding electromagnetic field emission devices
The VT66MB tool is a device that emits electromagnetic waves when in use:
•The tool can interfere with the operation of pacemakers,
•People who have pacemakers should never use the tool,
•Use of and access to the tool must be controlled.
No electromagnetic field is produced when the device is not transmitting. So there is no
exposure during this period.
Operation of the tool:
•produces no harmful interference,
•can be affected by any type of interference,
•certain interference may cause a malfunction.
2.2 Safety information
Please read this information before using the tool.
•Always follow these safety instructions.
•Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) tool has been designed to be durable,
safe and reliable when properly used.
•All ATEQ TPMS tools are intended to be used only by qualified and trained automotive
technicians in a laboratory, or in a light industrial or repair shop environment.
•If you have any questions on the safe use of this tool, please contact your local dealer.
2.2.1 Read all the instructions
•All the information in this manual concerning the tool must be adhered to.
•All operating instructions must be followed.
2.2.2 Keep these instructions in a safe place
The safety and operating instructions should be kept in a safe place for future reference.
2.2.3 Cleaning

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•Clean the tool with a soft dry cloth, or if necessary, with a soft damp cloth with clean
water.
•Do not use any harsh chemical solvents such as acetone, thinner, brake cleaner,
alcohol, etc as this may damage the tool.
2.2.4 Water & Moisture
•Do not put the tool in contact with water or any other liquid.
•Never spill liquid of any kind onto the tool.
2.2.5 Storage
Do not use or store the tool in an area:
•exposed to direct sunlight,
•subject to excessive moisture.
2.2.6 Usage
•To reduce the risk of fire, do not operate the tool:
oin the vicinity of flammable liquids,
oin case of risk of exposure to explosive gases or vapors.
•Keep the tool away from heat sources.
•Do not operate the tool with the battery cover removed.
•Do not position the equipment so that it is difficult to operate the disconnecting device.
2.3 Standards and references
This device complies with:
•CE / EN standards
•Part 15 of the FCC Rules
•RoHS standards
2.4 Warnings
•Read the instructions before use.
•Wear safety goggles (user and bystanders).
•Do not use on live electrical circuits.
•Risk of entanglement.
Read the information on the declarations of certification and on recycling the
VT66MB tool on the warranty page 69 of this user guide.

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3 Description of the ATEQ VT66MB tool
3.1 Overview of the tool
The ATEQ VT66MB tool is made for the servicing of TPMS
1
sensors installed in the tire
assembly. The tool:
•activates, reads, diagnoses TPMS sensors,
•resets the vehicle's TPMS computer through the OBD-II interface,
•reads RFID
2
tags that identify the tires of certain Daimler vehicles, and allows the
programming of RFID Tire Data to these vehicles,
•provides a catalogue of TPMS sensor spare part references,
•allows programming of aftermarket sensors, for non-Daimler vehicles
•checks correct operation of the Remote Keyless Entry fob.
•checks tire tread depth using an optional accessory,
The Tool is compatible with the following types of vehicles:
oDaimler light vehicles,
oDaimler trucks,
oDaimler buses,
oLight vehicles of other brands
•The RFID
3
tags that identify the tires of certain Daimler vehicles.
1
TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
2
RFID: Radio Frequency Identification, "contactless".
3

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3.2 Front panel
LF antenna for activating
TPMS sensors
Confirm
Button
Touch screen
Cancel Button

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3.3 Back panel
RFID antenna for reading
tire RFID tags
Speaker
Flash light
Camera
lens

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3.4 Top edge
3.5 Connectors
The VT66MB tool integrates the following connectors:
•USB C - to recharge and update the tool,
•RJ45 - to connect optional accessories like the tire tread depth gauge (TTD),
•OBD-II - to connect the tool to a vehicle’s OBD diagnostic socket.
3.6 Function keys
ON/OFF button
Confirm button
USB connector
OBD-II connector
RJ45 connector for
optional accessories
Power ON/OFF

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Cancel button
3.7 Product content
The ATEQ VT66MB kit includes:
•The tool
•OBD-II cable
•USB data cable
•Mains power charger
•EU, UK and US adapters for charger
•Quick Start Guide
•Transport case
Optional accessories:
•Tire tread depth gauge (TTD)

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4 Before starting
4.1 Charging
Charge the tool before using it the first time. Connect the charging cable to the mains and
to the USB-C port of the tool.
Be sure to charge it regularly, not to fully discharge the battery.
A battery charge indicator is displayed at the top right of the screen, when the tool is
switched on. The battery charge level is given as a percentage.
Battery replacement: to purchase a battery replacement, please contact the
point of purchase.
4.2 Turning the tool on
Press the ON/OFF button for 3 seconds to power up the tool.
Add start image
The start image is displayed.
Add the home screen
image
The home screen is displayed.
The VT66MB tool is ready to use.
Press this button and hold for 3 seconds to switch off the tool.
4.3 Configuration
WiFi connection
To be written
AJOUTER “Register the tool”

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5 Using the tool
IMPORTANT:
Vehicle specific information in this manual is used as an example and may not
represent specific instructions each make and model require. When using the
various functions on the TPMS tool, it is important to refer to the on-screen
prompts and/or to information in the vehicle's manual.
5.1 Selecting the function
Not all features are available for all types of vehicles. Therefore, to access the desired
functionality or content, it is necessary to first select the vehicle make model year, and only
after that, the desired function.
The following functions are available depending on the vehicle selected:
Functions
Daimler
passenger
cars
Other
passenger
cars
Trucks
Buses
Tire set
Read TPMS
X
X
X
X
ECU-relearn
X
X
X
X
ECU-relearn via OBDII
X
RFID tire data
X
Aftermarket sensor
programming
X
Spare parts look-up
X
X
X
X
Tire Tread Depth
X
X
X
Remote Keyless Entry
fob
X
X
X
X
Support
X
X
X
X
X
5.2 New job
Press New Job to enable:
•selection of a vehicle type to start:
ochecking of the TPMS sensors,
orelearning of the TPMS sensors by the vehicle,
oprogramming of the TPMS sensors,
oreading of the tire data,
ospare parts look-up,
otire tread depth measurement,
otesting the remote access key

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Press New Job, to access to the vehicle category screen. Select from:
•Daimler passenger cars,
•All passenger cars,
•Trucks,
•Buses,
•Tire set,
•History of previously saved jobs.
5.2.1 Daimler passenger cars
Press DAIMLER Vehicles Passenger Car to create a new
job for Daimler passenger cars.
Select a Daimler passenger car model on the list of vehicles displayed:

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Select the year of the Daimler passenger car model:
The screen for checking TPMS sensors is displayed.

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•You are ready to check the TPMS sensors of the configured passenger car.
•Refer to Erreur ! Source du renvoi introuvable. to follow this procedure.
5.2.2 All vehicles
Press All Vehicles to create a new job for passenger cars
that are not Daimler.
Select a vehicle make in the list:

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Then choose:
•vehicle model,
•vehicle model production year
Once the vehicle model selected, the screen to Read TPMS sensors is displayed. If the
selected vehicle has no TPMS sensor (indirect TPMS), a message appears on the screen.
•You are ready to check the TPMS sensors of the configured passenger car.
•Refer to chapter Erreur ! Source du renvoi introuvable. to follow this procedure.

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5.2.3 Daimler trucks
Press Truck to create a new job for trucks with up to
seven axles, equipped with single or dual tires.
Once the truck configuration screen is displayed, select the type of vehicle –Tractor/truck,
trailer or semitruck. Use the + buttons to the right, to configure the numbers of wheels per
axle. Select the number of axles and wheels. The number of wheels are displayed on the
diagram of the truck, and underneath the screen.
Press on the - or + buttons to add or remove axles
and wheels to the truck being configured:
•0, 1 or 2 shows the number of wheels on an
axle,
•0 means that there is no axle to be added
•1 means that the axle has single wheels,
•2 means that the axle has dual wheels.
Either press Save, to store the vehicle
configuration as a favorite and be able to reuse for

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other vehicles, or press Next to go directly to the
next step.
When pressing Save, a new window is opened. Edit a name, then
press Save to store the name of the configuration and returnto the truck configuration screen.
The name of the configuration is shown in the left column of the screen. Reuse the
configuration later by displaying this screen and selecting the configuration by name.
Press Confirm to complete the truck configuration.
A message asks if you want to save your configuration:
•press Yes to save your configuration and continue the new job creation,
•press No to cancel the new job creation and go back to the home screen.
5 custom configurations can be saved. Click in the Configuration button to give a name to
each configuration. They Configured view can be deleted by pressing the button for three
seconds.

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Once configuration is finalized, refer to Erreur ! Source du renvoi introuvable. chapter
XXX.
•
5.2.4 Daimler buses

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Press Daimler Buses to create a new job for Daimler buses.
Select a bus model in the list of vehicles displayed:
Select the year of the bus model:
Bus configuration
The screen for checking TPMS sensors is displayed.
•Refer to Erreur ! Source du renvoi introuvable. to check the TPMS sensors of the
configured bus
5.2.5 Tire set
The function tire set is used to do a quick check of the Tire Tread Depth on a set of tires
without entering the vehicle’s Make Model Year. This mode is also particularly useful when
working on tires that are not linked to a vehicle, such as a batch of tires in the warehouse.
The number of tires which can be configured is max. 100.

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5.2.6 Tire Tread Depth
The Tire Tread Depth gauge (TTD) available as an option, and provides an accurate
measurement of the depth of tire treads, for light passenger vehicles. The Gauge is not
suited for measuring Truck or Bus tires.
Access the Tire Tread Depth function by selecting Daimler
Vehicles, Other Vehicle Brands or Tire Set to check the
tread depth on a single tire or of a tire set.
The Tire Set menu can be used to measure Tread Depth on
a undefined number of tires (a stackof tires, or for warehouse
management), not necessarily linked to a vehicle.
When clicking on the Tire Set icon, the below screen for checking tire tread depth is
displayed.