Autel MaxiTPMS TS201 User manual

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Table of Contents
1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS..................................................... 1
2 GENERAL INFORMATION................................................................................... 2
2.1 TPMS SYSTEM REVIEW ..................................................................................... 2
2.2 TPMS LEGISLATION.......................................................................................... 2
2.3 TPMS TELL-TALE LIGHT.................................................................................... 3
2.4 BENEFITS OF TPMS.......................................................................................... 3
3 TOOL INFORMATION........................................................................................... 4
3.1 TOOL DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................... 4
3.2 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................ 5
3.3 ACCESSORIES INCLUDED................................................................................... 5
3.4 ICONS................................................................................................................. 6
3.5 KEYBOARD ........................................................................................................ 6
3.6 BATTERY CHARGING ......................................................................................... 6
4 AUTO SCAN ........................................................................................................... 7
4.1 LF SCAN............................................................................................................ 8
4.2 DEFLATION SCAN ............................................................................................ 11
4.3 MAGNET SCAN ................................................................................................ 12
4.4 HELP................................................................................................................ 12
5 SCAN BY MMY..................................................................................................... 14
5.1 IDENTIFY THE VEHICLE ..................................................................................... 14
5.2 TESTING RESULTS............................................................................................ 15
6 MY TOOL............................................................................................................... 19

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6.1 UPDATE ........................................................................................................... 19
6.2 SETTINGS......................................................................................................... 22
6.3 ABOUT............................................................................................................. 29
7COMPLIANCE INFORMATION.......................................................................... 31
8 WARRANTY AND SERVICE.............................................................................. 33
8.1 LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY...................................................................... 33
8.2 SERVICE .......................................................................................................... 33

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1 Safety Precautions and Warnings
To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the scan tool,
read this instruction manual first and observe the following safety
precautions at a minimum whenever working on a vehicle:
Always perform diagnosis or service in a safe environment. Wear safety
eye protection that meets ANSI standards.
Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards.
Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from all
moving or hot engine parts.
Operate the vehicle in a well-ventilated work area: Exhaust gases are
poisonous.
Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle
unattended while running tests.
Use extreme caution when working around the ignition coil, distributor
cap, ignition wires and spark plugs. These components create
hazardous voltages when the engine is running.
Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline/chemical/electrical fires
nearby.
Put the transmission in PARK (for automatic transmission) or NEUTRAL
(for manual transmission) and make sure the parking brake is engaged.
Refer to the user’s manual for the vehicle being serviced and adhere to
all diagnostic procedures and precautions. Otherwise personal injury or
unneeded repairs may result.
Keep the scan tool dry, clean, free from oil/water or grease. Use a mild
detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the scan tool, when
necessary.
Keep the TPMS tool dry, clean, free from oil, water and grease. Use a
mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the TPMS tool
when necessary.

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2General Information
2.1 TPMS system review
A tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is an electronic system designed
to monitor the air pressure inside the pneumatic tires on various types of
vehicles. TPMS report real-time tire-pressure information to the driver of the
vehicle, either via a gauge, a pictogram display, or a simple low-pressure
warning light. TPMS can be divided into two different types - direct (dTPMS)
and indirect (iTPMS). TPMS are provided both at an OEM (factory) level as
well as an aftermarket solution.
2.2 TPMS Legislation
In the United States, the United States Department of Transportation (NHTSA)
released the FMVSS No. 138, which requires an installation of a Tire
Pressure Monitoring System to all new passenger cars, multipurpose
passenger vehicles, trucks, and buses that have a gross vehicle weight rating
(GVWR) of 4,536 kg (10,000 lbs.) or less, except those vehicles with dual
wheels on an axle, as of 2007. In the European Union, starting November 1,
2012, all new models of passenger cars must be equipped with a TPMS, with
even tighter specifications that will be defined by the UNECE Vehicle
Regulations (Regulation No. 64). From November 1, 2014, all new passenger
cars sold in the European Union must be equipped with TPMS. On July 13,
2010, the South Korean Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs
announced a pending partial-revision to the Korea Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards (KMVSS), specifying that "TPMS shall be installed to passenger
vehicles and vehicles of GVW 3.5 tons or less, ... [effective] on January 1,
2013 for new models and on June 30, 2014 for existing models". Japan is
expected to adopt European Union legislation approximately one year after
European Union implementation. Further countries to make TPMS
mandatory include Russia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Israel, Malaysia and
Turkey.

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2.3 TPMS tell-tale light
When diagnosing TPMS systems, you should understand what the TPMS
tell-tale light means.
When turning the ignition OFF to ON, the TPMS tell-tale display and then go
off, indicating the systemis working fine. If the light stays on, the tire pressure
may be too low or too high. If the TPMS light flashes, an error exist within the
system. Such an error can be caused by a faulty sensors or by the IDs of the
sensors installed on the tires not matching the registered IDs within the
vehicle ECU.
2.4 Benefits of TPMS
The significant advantages of TPMS are summarized as follows:
Fuel saving.
Extended tire life.
Decreased downtime and maintenance.
Improved safety.
Environmental efficiency.

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3Tool Information
3.1 Tool Description
Figure 3.1
1) PROTECTIVE BOOT -- Protects the TPMS tool from damage caused by
a fall or by abrasions.
2) LCD DISPLAY -- Indicates test results. 1.77 inch LCD displaywith 128*160
resolution.

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3) UP ARROW BUTTON -- Moves up through menu and submenu
items in menu mode. When more than one set of data are retrieved, use this
button to move down to next screens for additional data.
4) RETURN AND POWER BUTTON -- Cancels a selection (or action)
from a menu or return to previous menu or turns on/off the tool.
5) USB PORT -- Connects the TPMS tool to computer with the supplied USB
cable to update the device or for charging.
6) DOWN ARROW BUTTON -- Moves down through menu and
submenu items in menumode.When more than oneset of data are retrieved,
use this button to move down to next screens for additional data.
7) OK BUTTON -- Confirms a selection (or action) from a menu.
3.2 Specifications
1) Display: 1.77 inch LCD display with 128*160 resolution
2) Power: Rechargeable 3.7V Li-polymer battery
3) Operating Temperature: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122 °F)
4) Storage Temperature: -10 to 60°C (14 to 140 °F)
5) Dimensions:
Length: 155mm (6.10")
Width: 49mm (1.93")
Height: 33mm (1.29")
6) Weight: 134.5g (0.29lb.)
3.3 Accessories Included
1) User’s Manual -- Instructions on tool operations.
2) Quick Guide -- Tool function and software update instructions.

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3) USB Cable -- Allows easy update through PC via internet connection and
charge battery.
3.4 Icons
1) -- Indicates battery volume.
2) -- Indicates USB communication with the computer is established.
3) -- Indicates the TPMS tool is sending signals to the tire sensor for
activation and test.
3.5 Keyboard
No solvents such as alcohol are allowed to clean the keypad or display. Use
a mild nonabrasive detergent and a soft cotton cloth. Do not soak the keypad
as the keypad is not waterproof.
3.6 Battery Charging
The tool has a 3.7v built-in lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery.
To charge battery by USB cable
Locate the USB port of the device.
Connect the device and the computer with the USB cable.
For optimum performance, always keep your tool sufficiently charged. It is
recommended that you charge the tool for at least 2 hours before the first use.
NOTE
Only use the USB cable that is included in our pack to charge this tool. The
use of un-approved power supplies may damage your tool and void the tool
warranty.

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4Auto Scan
The MaxiTPMS®TS201 can automatically trigger the original sensor to
display sensor and tire data by selecting the manufacturer name of the
original sensor. OEM sensors the TS201 can trigger include Schrader, VDO,
TRW, Pacific, Huf/Beru, BAOLONG, etc.
To enter the Auto Scan menu
Turn on the tool. Use the UP or DOWN Arrow button to select Auto Scan
from Main Menu, and press the OK button.
Figure 4.1
There are three options for activating the original sensor: LF (Low
Frequency) Scan, Deflation Scan and Magnet Scan.

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Figure 4.2
4.1 LF Scan
In this function, the tool will send out low frequency (LF) signal to active the
TPMS sensors.
4.1.1 Select sensor’s manufacturer
From the Auto Scan screen, select the manufacturer name or brand of the
original sensor by using the UP and DOWN Arrow buttons. The name of
vehicle manufacturers using these sensors are listed within parenthesis. For
example, GM, Ford, Chrysler and Mercedes often use Schrader (SCH)
sensors.
Figure 4.3

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4.1.2 Trigger Process
To trigger or activate the sensor, hold the tool no more than 2 inches from the
sensor or from the tire sidewall (Figure 4.4) and press OK button.
Figure 4.4 Figure 4.5
The tool is receiving data from the sensor.
Figure 4.6
If the sensor is triggered successfully, the screen will display the ID and
battery condition of the original sensor and the associated tire’s pressure and
temperature. Press OK button to re-trigger the sensor or press button
to exit.

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Figure 4.7
“Activation Failed” display when the sensor fails to activate. Press the OK
button to try again. Please contact Autel Support if the tool fails to activate a
sensor you know to be functional.
Figure 4.8
If the activation process is cancelled by the user, the screen displays “User
Aborted”.

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Figure 4.9
TIPS
TS201 may display multiple Make, Mode, Year (MMY) menu options on the
screen after auto scan. The sensor information will be displayed directly
after selecting the specific make, model and year of the vehicle.
4.2 Deflation Scan
For some special vehicles, you may need to use the “Deflation Scan”
method to activate the TPMS sensors. Rapidly deflate (See P↓ on tool
screen) during the entire activation process.
From Auto Scan screen, use the UP or DOWN Arrow button to select
Deflation Scan, and press the OK button. For the detail operation process,
please reference the “Scan By MMY” section on page 14.
Figure 4.10

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4.3 Magnet Scan
Sometimes a magnet is needed when the original sensor is triggered. The
TS201 offers the third method “Magnet Scan” to activate the sensor.
To activate the sensor, put the magnet onto the valve stem and hold the
TS201 no more than 2 inches from the tire sidewall.
Figure 4.11
From Auto Scan screen, use the UP or DOWN Arrow button to select
Magnet Scan, and press the OK button. For the detail operation process,
please reference the “Scan By MMY” section on Page 14.
4.4 Help
This function allows the user to viewthe explanation about thethree methods
for further understanding.
From Auto Scan screen, use the UP or DOWN Arrow button to select
Help, and press the OK button. Wait for the Help screen to display.

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Figure 4.12

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5Scan By MMY
The MaxiTPMS®TS201 is a handheld tool used to activate TPMS sensors to
view sensor ID, tire pressure, tire temperature and sensor life.
To enter the Scan By MMY menu
Use the UP or DOWN Arrow buttons to select Scan By MMY from Main
Menu (Figure 4.1), and press the OK button.
5.1 Identify the vehicle
Use the UP or DOWN Arrow button to select by make, model and year. Place
the tool alongside the valve stem and press the OK button.
Select by Make
Figure 5.1

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Select by Model
Figure 5.2
Select by Year
Figure 5.3
5.2 Testing results
Activate the sensors in the following order as the tool displays, LF (Left Front),
RF (Right Front), RR (Right Rear), LR (Left Rear) and SPARE (if equipped).
Use the UP or DOWN Arrow button to move to the desired wheel for testing.

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Hold the tool about two inches from the tire sidewall (Figure 4.3) and press
OK button.
Figure 4.3 Figure 5.4
If sensors have been previously activated and there is data saved in the tool,
a Clear Data message displays. Press button to display the sensor
activation menu. Press OK button to clear the previous data.
Figure 5.5
Once the sensor is successfully activated, the tool will display the “√” icon
and tire pressure with an audible beep. If the tire pressure is low, the pressure

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value displays in red. The pressure will display in black if the pressure is at
the recommended level.
Figure 5.6
Use the UP or DOWN Arrow button to select the tested wheel after the sensor
is successfully activated. Press and hold the OK button to display all sensor
data, including the position, sensor ID, tire pressure, temperature and battery
condition. Press the UP or DOWN Arrow button to select sensor on remaining
wheels. Press and hold the OK button to display data or press the
button to return to the previous menu.
Figure 5.7
After a sensor is activated, a test result icon, “√” ,”x”, ”W”, “Dup”, will display
alongside the wheel, indicating the wheel test is completed.

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Figure 5.8
TABLE 5-1 POSSIBLE RESULTS FOR TESTING
Icon
Test
Results
Description
√
Successful
Sensor
Read
TPMS sensor is successfully activated and decoded.
The tool displays the sensor information.
X
Failed
Sensor
Read
If the search period expires and no sensor activation
or decode, it may be wrong sensor fitting or non-
functioning sensor. In this case, repeat test to confirm
the TPMS failure.
W
Wrong
Sensor
Type
A TPMS sensor is activated and decoded, but does
not match the protocol for the Make, Model or Year of
the vehicle. Verify the Make, Model or Year and the
sensor part number.
Dup
Duplicate
ID
A sensor with a duplicate ID has been read. Clear
data and re-read again.