ATEQ VT05S User manual

USER GUIDE
VT05S
Version V1.00
Reference: C6800017a

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VT05S TPMS ACTIVATION TOOL 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
1/2019

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CONTENTS
REVISION OF THE ATEQ VT05S MANUAL ..................................................................1
CONTENTS.....................................................................................................................2
User guide 3
VT05S TPMS TOOL........................................................................................................3
1. SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................................................3
2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................4
3. CAUTION .............................................................................................................................................5
4. FUNCTION...........................................................................................................................................6
5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................7
6. MISCELLANEOUS ..............................................................................................................................8

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User guide
VT05S TPMS ACTIVATION TOOL
1. SPECIFICATIONS
Battery Type:
Battery 9V PP3 type 6LR61 (not included)
Battery Life:
Approximately 150 activations per battery.
Dimensions (Max. L,W,D):
5.3" x 2" x 1.2" (13.5 cm x 5 cm x 3 cm).
Case Material:
High Impact ABS.
Emission Frequency:
0.125 MHz
Low Battery Indication:
LED
Weight:
Approx. 0.2 lbs. (100 grs)
Temperature:
Operating: 14° F to 122° F (-10° C to +50° C).
Storage: -40°F to 140° F (-40° C to +60° C).

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2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not discard. Retain for future reference.
Please note that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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
Front view
Rear view
Emission
indicator
Low battery
indicator
Antenna


Activation
switch
Battery hatch

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5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5.1. TPMS TOOL OVERVIEW
Instructions
While holding the tool next to the side wall of the
tire above the sensor, press and hold the button
to trigger the sensor.
A green light will illuminate on the tool.
Continue to hold the button down until successful signal transfer to the vehicle’s ECU,
diagnostic station or until the vehicle’s horn “beeps”.
The same procedure should be followed on all wheel sensors, in a
clockwise rotation.
1 Start FL
4 End RL
FR 2
RR 3


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6. MISCELLANEOUS
6.1. BATTERY
Low Battery Indication
Your TPMS TOOL incorporates a low battery
detection circuit. Battery life is an average of 150
sensor tests per battery full charge
(approximately 30~40 cars).
A full charge is about 3 hours.
The power button can be pressed and held for a
second to display battery status.
Battery replacement
When battery is low (red indicator is blinking), change 9V PP3 battery on the back of your
TPMS TOOL.


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6.2. TROUBLESHOOTING
If the TPMS TOOL is unable to trigger one or more of the sensors, using either electronic or
magnetic activation, please use the following troubleshooting guide:
1) The vehicle does not have a sensor even though a metal valve stem is present. Be
aware of Schrader rubber style snap-in stems used on TPMS systems.
2) The sensor, module or ECU itself may be damaged or defective.
3) The sensor may be the type that periodically triggers on its own and is not designed to
respond to a triggering frequency.
4) Your TPMS TOOL is damaged or defective.

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6.3. LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY
ATEQ Limited Hardware Warranty
ATEQ warrants to the original purchaser that your ATEQ hardware product shall be free from defects
in material and workmanship for the length of time, identified on your product package and/or
contained in your user documentation, from the date of purchase. Except where prohibited by
applicable law, this warrantyis nontransferable and is limited to the original purchaser.This warranty
gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary under local laws.
Remedies
ATEQ’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty shall be, at ATEQ’s option,
(1)torepairorreplacethehardware,or(2)torefundthepricepaid,providedthatthehardwareisreturned
tothe point of purchaseor such otherplace as ATEQ may direct with a copyof thesales receipt or dated
itemized receipt. Shipping and handling charges may apply except where prohibited by applicable
law. ATEQ may, at its option, use new or refurbished or used parts in good working condition to repair
orreplace any hardwareproduct. Anyreplacementhardwareproductwillbewarrantedfortheremainder
of the original warranty period or thirty(30) days, whichever is longer or for any additional period of time
that may be applicable in your jurisdiction.
This warranty does not cover problems or damage resulting from (1) accident, abuse, misapplication, or
any unauthorized repair, modification or disassembly; (2) improper operation or maintenance, usage not
in accordance with product instructions or connection to improper voltage supply; or (3) use of
consumables, such as replacement batteries, not supplied by ATEQ except where such restriction is
prohibited by applicable law.
How to Obtain Warranty Support
Before submitting a warranty claim, we recommend you visit the support section at
www.tpms-tool.com fortechnicalassistance. Valid warrantyclaims are generally processed through the
point of purchase during the first thirty (30) days after purchase; however, this period of time may vary
depending on where you purchased your product –please check with ATEQ or the retailer where you
purchased your product for details. Warranty claims that cannot be processed through the point of
purchaseandanyotherproductrelatedquestionsshouldbe addresseddirectlytoATEQ. Theaddresses
and customer service contact information for ATEQ can be found in the documentation accompanying
your product and on the web at www.tpms-tool.com .
Limitation of Liability
ATEQ SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF
PROFITS, REVENUE OR DATA (WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT) OR COMMERCIAL LOSS
FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON YOUR PRODUCT EVEN IF
ATEQ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some jurisdictions do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Duration of Implied Warranties
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR
CONDITIONOF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS ONTHIS HARDWARE PRODUCT IS LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD FOR
YOUR PRODUCT. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above limitation may not apply to you.
National Statutory Rights
Consumers have legal rights under applicable national legislation governing the sale of consumer
goods. Such rights are not affected by the warranties in this Limited Warranty.
No Other Warranties

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No ATEQ dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition
to this warranty.
Warranty Periods
Please note that in the European Union, any warranty period less than two years shall be increased
to two years.
6.4. RECYCLING
Do not dispose of the rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery or the tool
and/or it accessories to the dustbin.
These components must be collected and recycled.
The crossed-out wheeled dustbin means that the product must be taken to separate
collection at the product end-of life. This applies to your tool but also to any
enhancements marked with this symbol. Do not dispose of these products as
unsorted municipal waste. For further information, please contact ATEQ.

FCC Warning Statement
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
‐‐ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
‐‐ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
‐‐ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
‐‐ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RF Exposure: A distance of 15 cm shall be maintained between the antenna and users, and the transmitter may not be co-located with
any other transmitter or antenna.