ATEQ VT TRUCK User manual

ATEQ VT TRUCK
User manual
10/2019 –EN

REVISION OF THE ATEQ VT TRUCK USER MANUAL
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
HATR1-02-15
10/2019
Firmware version HATR1-02-15

HATR1-02-15 Table of contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
User guide 2
VT TRUCK ......................................................................................................................2
1. SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................................................2
2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................3
3. WARNING............................................................................................................................................4
4. KEY FUNCTIONS................................................................................................................................5
5. POWER ON..........................................................................................................................................6
6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................7
VT TRUCK USE..............................................................................................................9
1. VALVE READING TEST......................................................................................................................9
2. FINDING PART NUMBERS...............................................................................................................14
SETTINGS.....................................................................................................................16
1. SETTINGS MENU..............................................................................................................................16
ABOUT..........................................................................................................................21
1. ABOUT MENU...................................................................................................................................21
LANGUAGE..................................................................................................................22
1. LANGUAGE MENU ...........................................................................................................................22
RECENT SENSOR DATA.............................................................................................23
1. RECENT SENSOR DATA MENU......................................................................................................23
MISCELLANEOUS .......................................................................................................24
1. BATTERY CHARGE..........................................................................................................................24
2. TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................................................................25
3. UPDATING THE TOOL .....................................................................................................................26
4. WARRANTY.......................................................................................................................................28
5. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..................................................................................................................28
6. CE DECLARATIONS.........................................................................................................................29
7. FCC DECLARATIONS ......................................................................................................................30
8. RCM DECLARATIONS......................................................................................................................30
9. RECYCLING ......................................................................................................................................30
Index 31

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User guide
VT TRUCK
1. SPECIFICATIONS
Battery type:
Rechargeable Li-Po (lithium polymer).
Battery life:
Approx. 400 valve activations per full charge.
Dimensions (max. L x H x
D):
16.5 cm x 9.5 cm x 3.8 cm (6.5" x 3.7" x 1.5").
Housing material:
High impact ABS.
Response frequency:
Main frequencies: 315 MHz and 433.92 MHz (specific
frequencies supported).
Low battery indication:
LCD screen.
Weight:
Approx. 350 g.
Temperature:
Operating: -20°C to +55°C (-4°F to 131°F);
Storage: -40°C to +60°C (-40°F to 140°F).
Operating altitude:
Up to 2,000 m (6,560 ft).
Device accessories:
USB cable
Power supply
Quick start guide
Software and instructions to
download:
WebVT update software:
www.ateq-tpms.com/downloads
Instructions:
http://www.ateq-tpms.com

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2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not discard. Retain for future reference.
This device complies with:
- CE standards
- FCC rules
- RCM standards
- RoHS standards
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 impaired function.
WARNING: This product emits electromagnetic and electronically-
generated waves that may interfere with the safe operation of pacemakers.
Individuals with pacemakers must not use this device.
WARNING:
Do not use on live electrical circuits.
Read the instructions before use.
Wear safety goggles (user and bystanders).
Risk of entanglement and strangulation.
Read the Warranty, Safety and Recycling conditions and information at the end of
these instructions.

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3. WARNING
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE EVERY USE
Your TPMS tool has been designed to be robust, durable, safe, and reliable when properly
used.
All ATEQ TPMS tools are intended to be used only by qualified and trained truck
technicians in a laboratory, light industrial environment or repair workshop.
It is imperative that you read all the instructions before use. Always follow these safety
instructions. If you have any questions on the safe use of this tool, please contact your
local dealer.
1. Read all instructions
All warnings found on the tool and in this manual must be observed. All instructions for
operation and use must be followed.
2. Retain these instructions
The safety and operating instructions must be retained for future reference.
3. Heed warnings
Wear safety goggles. The user and bystanders must read the instructions before use. Do
not use on live electrical circuits. Risk of entanglement and strangulation.
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 device.
5. Water and mould
Do not use this tool if contact with or immersion in water or any liquid is possible. Never
spill liquid of any kind onto the device.
6. Storage
Do not use or store the tool in an area where it may be exposed to direct sunlight, to heat
or to 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 the tool anywhere there is a risk of exposure to explosive
gas or vapour. Keep the device far away from heat sources. Do not operate the tool with
the battery cover removed.

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4. KEY FUNCTIONS
ON/OFF switch
Sensor activation.
Validation, next menu.
Cancel, previous menu.
Navigate "Up".
Navigate “Down”.
Navigate "Left"
Navigate “Right”.
Transmission
indicator
Cancel/back
Antenna
Battery
charge/low
battery indicator
Result
indicators
On/Off
Arrow keys
OK/confirm
Sensor
activation

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5. POWER ON
Press the key to turn on the device:
➢The software version is displayed, together with
the selected work zone (Fig. 1).
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

Fig. 1
➢On first start-up or after a factory reset, you will
be asked to select the work zone (Fig. 2).
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Fig. 2
➢The MAIN MENU will then be displayed
(Fig. 3).
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
Fig. 3

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6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
6.1. READ AND DIAGNOSE TPMS VALVES
Before wheel or tyre maintenance, use your TPMS tool to
check each vehicle sensor. In this way you can be sure
that they are all working correctly.
This procedure also lets you check the pressure of each
tyre, and preventively replace any damaged or defective
sensors or those with batteries coming to the end of their
life.
Note that simply reading the TPMS sensors with the tool does not affect the TPMS
settings of the vehicle.
Note: If the sensor does not respond, refer to the "Troubleshooting" section of this guide.
1 - Carrying out wheel or tyre maintenance.
2 - Take the first TPMS reading on the front left wheel. To do this, place the tool against
the side of the tyre, directly on the rubber and in immediate proximity to the valve. For
clearly visible TPMS sensors mounted outside of the tyre, simply move the tool towards
the sensor. Finally, the sensors circled directly inside the wheel rim are triggered by putting
the TPMS tool on the tyre rubber and staying close to the sensor.
3 - Press the green "Sensor activation" button on the TPMS tool to start the reading of the
TPMS sensor.
If the sensor reading is OK the device vibrates,
the green "Pass" LED light comes on, and there
is an audible signal if this is activated.
This procedure should be carried out on all wheels of the vehicle, in an anticlockwise
direction, and according to the diagram given in the figure below (for example).
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6.2. SPECIAL CASE OF TWIN WHEELS
VT TRUCK manages twin wheels completely automatically.
If you have a pair of twin wheels, start by activating the TPMS sensor of the outer wheel.
To do this, proceed in the exactly the same way as for a "single" wheel, then as soon as the
tool displays the result (green light PASS), move on to reading the inner wheel.
As for other wheel types, the TPMS tool should be held as close as possible to the wheel
valve to be read or to the sensor if attached to the outside of the tyre (see detailed
instructions on previous page).
Note that the TPMS sensor of the twin wheel (inner wheel) is usually positioned at 180
degrees to the outer wheel's sensor (see illustration below).
Simply read in the recommended order (see diagram on previous page) all wheels fitted with
TPMS sensors. VT TRUCK automatically handles all the wheels, including twin wheels.
If in doubt about the wheel read, remember that the TPMS tool automatically rejects
sensors already read, and so prevents duplication.
Example: If the tractor is equipped with 10 TPMS sensors and 10 pressure measurements
are displayed, this guarantees that they are for the 10 wheels of the vehicle.