ATEQ VT31 User manual

USER GUIDE
ATEQ VT31
www.ateq-tpms.com
AVAILABLE IN
NORTH AMERICA ONLY

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REVISION OF THE ATEQ VT31MANUAL
Due to continuing improvements, the information contained in this user manual, the features and design of
this device are subject to be changed without prior notice.
Edition/
Revision Reference Date (week/year) Chapters updated
First edition 8/2017 -----

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CONTENTS
User guide 3
VT31 TPMS TOOL ..........................................................................................................3
1. SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................................................3
2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................4
3. CAUTION .............................................................................................................................................5
4. FUNCTION KEYS ................................................................................................................................6
POWER ON..............................................................................................................................................6
5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................8
VT31 USE........................................................................................................................9
1. CHECK SENSOR.................................................................................................................................9
2. RECENT SENSOR DATA (SECTION TO COMPLETE).................................................................. 12
SETTINGS.....................................................................................................................13
1. ENTER SETTINGS MENU................................................................................................................ 13
ABOUT ..........................................................................................................................18
1. ENTER IN THE ABOUT MENU ........................................................................................................ 18
LANGUAGE ..................................................................................................................19
1. ENTER LANGUAGES MENU........................................................................................................... 19
MISCELLANEOUS........................................................................................................20
1. CHARGE ........................................................................................................................................... 20
2. TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................................... 21
3. LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY................................................................................................ 22
4. RECYCLING...................................................................................................................................... 23

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User guide
VT31 TPMS TOOL
1. SPECIFICATIONS
Battery Type: Battery 9V PP3 type 6LR61 (not included)
Battery Life: Approximately 150 activations per battery.
Dimensions (Max. L,W,D): 6" x 3.4" x 1.3" (15.3 cm x 8.6 cm x 3.3 cm).
Case Material: High Impact ABS.
Response Frequency: Main frequencies: 315 MHz and 433.92 MHz (supporting
most specific frequencies).
Low Battery Indication: LCD bar graph display.
Weight: Approx. 0.5 lbs.
Temperature: Operating: 14° F to 122° F (-10° C to +50° C).
Storage: -40°F to 140° F (-40° C to +60° C).
Operating Altitude: Up to 6560 ft (2000 m).

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2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not discard. Retain for future reference.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device will not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device will accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired or improper operation.
WARNING
: This product emits electromagnetic and electronically
generated waves that may interfere with the safe operation of
pacemakers.
Individuals that have pacemakers should never use this product.
WARNING:
Do not use on live electrical circuits.
Must read instructions before use.
Wear safety goggles. (User and bystanders).
Risk of entanglement.
Read the Warranty, Safety and Recycling information at the end of this user guide.

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3. CAUTION
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
Your Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) tool has been designed to be durable, safe, and
reliable when properly used.
All TPMS TOOLS are intended to be used only by qualified and trained automotive
technicians or in a light industrial repair shop environment. Please read all instructions
below before using. Always follow these safety instructions. If you have any questions
pertaining to the safe or reliability use of this tool, please call your local dealer.
1. Read All Instructions
All warnings on the tool and in this manual should be adhered to. All operating instructions
should be followed.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings
User and bystanders must wear safety goggles and must read instructions before use. Do
not use on live electrical circuits, risk of entanglement.
4. Cleaning
Clean with a soft dry cloth, or if necessary, a soft damp cloth. Do not use any harsh
chemical solvents such as acetone, thinner, brake cleaner, alcohol, etc as this may
damage the plastic surface.
5. Water & Moisture
Do not use this tool where contact or immersion in water is a possibility. Never spill liquid
of any kind onto the tool.
6. Storage
Do not use or store the tool in an area where it is exposed to direct sunlight or excessive
moisture.
7. Use
To reduce the risk of fire, do not operate the tool in the vicinity of open containers or
flammable liquids. Do not use if the potential for explosive gas or vapors exists. Keep the
tool away from heat generating sources. Do not operate the tool with the battery cover
removed.

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4. FUNCTION KEYS
Power ON /OFF switch Test or trigger sensor.
Next, continue or confirm. Cancel, previous step.
Navigate to select "up”. Navigate to select “down”.
Navigate to select “left”. Navigate to select “right”.
Screen
Keyboard
Antenna

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POWER ON
Press key to turn on device, the TPMS TOOL
Displays first the VT logo as Fig. 1.
Fig. 1
The software version and work zone as Fig. 2.
ATEQ VT31
KAUNP1-01-00T
ZONE : AMERICA
Fig. 2
Then reverts to the MAIN MENU as Fig. 3.
MAIN MENU
CHECK SENSOR
Fig. 3

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5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5.1. TPMS TOOL OVERVIEW
Read and diagnose sensors.
Service Procedure
Read Sensor Test
Before servicing the tires/wheels, using your
TPMS TOOL, trigger each of the vehicle's sensors to
make sure they are working properly.
This will eliminate the liability associated with
replacing previously damaged or defective sensors.
MAIN MENU
CHECK SENSOR
This procedure will not change the vehicle settings because the vehicle has yet to be put
into learn/retraining mode. This procedure allows you to quickly identify damaged or
defective sensors, because some vehicles do not report a damaged or defective sensor
condition on the instrument cluster for up to 20 minutes.
Note: If the sensors do not trigger, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of this Guide.
Perform tire/wheel service.
Begin by triggering the driver's front left (LF) wheel sensor.
The same procedure should be followed on all wheel sensors, in a
clockwise rotation.
We recommend you trigger each wheel sensor, one final time, to
make sure they are working correctly prior to releasing the vehicle to
the customer.
1 Start FL
4 End RL
FR 2
RR 3
Fig. 4

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VT31 USE
IMPORTANT:
Vehicle specific information in this manual is used as an example and may not
represent specific instructions each make and model may require. When performing
various functions with the tool, it is important to refer to the on-screen prompts
and/or repair manual information.
1. CHECK SENSOR
MAIN MENU
CHECK SENSOR
VEHICLE SELECTION
SUBARU
SUZUKI
TESLA
> TOYOTA
1.1. SELECT CAR MANUFACTURER
VEHICLE SELECTION
SUBARU
SUZUKI
TESLA
> TOYOTA
TOYOTA
ProAce Combi
> RAV4 III
RAV4 IV
Solara II
1.2. SELECT CAR MODEL
TOYOTA
ProAce Combi
> RAV4 III
RAV4 IV
Solara II
RAV4 III
> 2005-2013

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1.3. SELECT YEAR
RAV4 III
> 2005-2013
RAV4 III
> 4 WHEELS
5 WHEELS
1.4. SELECT WHEEL NUMBER
This option does not appear for all vehicles.
RAV4 III
> 4 WHEELS
5 WHEELS
RAV4 III
▲
◄
►
▼
SELECT TIRE
C: : START
The tool is ready to trigger the
sensors.
1.5. TEST SENSOR
RAV4 III
▲
◄
►
▼
SELECT TIRE
C: : START
For tire selection.
RAV4 III
TRIGGER PROCESSING
C: : START

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1.6. TEST RESULTS
RAV4 III
TRIGGER PROCESSING
C: : START
1: PASS : press to go to next
tire.
2/3: FAIL .
1: PASS
RAV4 III
F383834 25°C
0.10 bar BAT:OK
315 MHz
C: : START
2: FAIL
RAV4 III
NO SENSOR DETECTED
C: : START
3: FAIL
RAV4 III
DUPLICATE SENSOR
C: : START

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2. RECENT SENSOR DATA (SECTION TO COMPLETE)
This section is to …
MAIN MENU
RECENT SENSOR DATA

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SETTINGS
1. ENTER SETTINGS MENU
MAIN MENU
SETTINGS
SETTINGS
> ZONE : AMERICA
UNITS : PSI/°F
FORMAT : AUTO
CONTRAST: 80%
SETTINGS
> AUTO OFF : 5min
Complete listing.
Scroll up and down to select function or settings.
Enter menu or validate settings by enter key.
Key functional descriptions:
ZONE : to select the area of work, AMERICA or EUROPE .
UNITS : change the air pressure and temperature display (kPa, Bar or PSI with F° or C°).
FORMAT : change the format of sensor ID display.
CONTRAST : adjust LCD contrast level (0% to 100%).
AUTO OFF : time to turn off the device automatically after not being operated.

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1.1. CHANGE ZONE SETTINGS
SETTINGS
> ZONE : AMERICA
UNITS : PSI/°F
FORMAT : AUTO
CONTRAST: 80%
Up or down to select the zone.
Press to enter.
ZONE
> AMERICA
EUROPE
DATABASE
PLEASE WAIT
A first starting or after a factory reset, the zone option appears on the screen.
For apply a factory reset to the device, please use the WebVT software.
Connect the VT36 device to the PC, when recognized, enter into the " Settings " menu and
then click on the " Factory reset " button.
1.2. CHANGE UNITS SETTINGS
SETTINGS
ZONE : AMERICA
> UNITS : PSI/°F
FORMAT : AUTO
CONTRAST: 80%
Scroll up and down to select function
or settings.
Enter settings parameter.
Complete listing.
>
PSI/°F
PSI/°C
kPa/°F
kPa /°C
bar/°F
bar /°C
Up or down to select the desired
change.
Press to confirm the change
and return to settings.
Press to return settings
without change.

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1.3. CHANGE FORMAT SETTINGS
SETTINGS
ZONE : AMERICA
UNITS : PSI/°F
>FORMAT : AUTO
CONTRAST: 80%
Scroll up and down to select function
or settings.
Enter settings parameter.
Complete listing.
>
AUTO
DECIMAL
HEXADECIMAL
Up or down to select the desired
change.
Press to confirm the change
and return to settings.
Press to return settings
without change.
AUTO : display sensor ID format in the way sensor is transmitting.
DECIMAL : force to display sensor ID in decimal (0 to 9).
HEXADECIMAL : force to display sensor ID in hexadecimal (0 to F).

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1.4. CHANGE CONTRAST SETTINGS
SETTINGS
ZONE : AMERICA
UNITS : PSI/°F
FORMAT : AUTO
>CONTRAST: 80%
Scroll up and down to select function
or settings.
Enter settings parameter.
Change by
0%
(clear) to
100%
(dark).
SETTINGS
ZONE : AMERICA
UNITS : PSI/°F
FORMAT : AUTO
CONTRAST: 80% <
Up or down to select the desired
change.
Press to confirm the change
and return to settings.
Press to return settings
without change.

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1.5. CHANGE AUTO OFF SETTINGS
SETTINGS
> AUTO OFF : 5min
Scroll up and down to select function
or settings.
Enter settings parameter.
Change by
60 min
(maximum) to
DISABLED (never).
SETTINGS
AUTO OFF : DISABLED <
Up or down to select the desired
change.
Press to confirm the change
and return to settings.
Press to return settings
without change.

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ABOUT
1. ENTER IN THE ABOUT MENU
This is to display the current version and information about the device.
MAIN MENU
ABOUT
ABOUT
SN : K360-00002
Version
: KAUNP1-01-00T
Database : MYAx-01
Receiver : OK
ABOUT
FOR MORE INFORMATION :
WWW.ATEQ-TPMS.COM
Scroll up and down to see different
information
Press to return main menu.

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LANGUAGE
1. ENTER LANGUAGES MENU
MAIN MENU
LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE
> ENGLISH
ESPANOL
FRANCAIS
Scroll up and down to select language.
Validate by enter key.