Autel TBE200E User manual

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limited to the product specifications, functions, and illustrations.
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nor any economic consequential damages (including the loss of profits).
IMPORTANT
Before operating or maintaining this unit, please read this manual carefully,
paying extra attention to the safety warnings and precautions.
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Safety Information
For your own safety and the safety of others, and to prevent damage to the
device and vehicles upon which it is used, it is important that the safety
instructions presented throughout this manual be read and understood by all
persons operating or coming into contact with the device.
There are various procedures, techniques, tools, and parts for servicing
vehicles, as well as in the skill of the person doing the work. Because of the
vast number of test applications and variations in the products that can be
tested with this equipment, we cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice
or safety messages to cover every circumstance. It is the automotive
technician’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of the system being tested. It
is crucial to use proper service methods and test procedures. It is essential
to perform tests in an appropriate and acceptable manner that does not
endanger your safety, the safety of others in the work area, the device being
used, or the vehicle being tested.
Before using the device, always refer to and follow the safety messages and
applicable test procedures provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle or
equipment being tested. Use the device only as described in this manual.
Read, understand, and follow all safety messages and instructions in this
manual.
Safety Messages
Safety messages are provided to help prevent personal injury and equipment
damage. All safety messages are introduced by a signal word indicating the
hazard level.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.

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Safety Instructions
The safety messages herein cover situations Autel is aware of. Autel cannot
know, evaluate or advise you of all possible hazards. You must be certain
that any condition or service procedure encountered does not jeopardize your
personal safety.
DANGER
When an engine is operating, keep the service area WELL VENTILATED or
attach a building exhaust removal system to the engine exhaust system.
Engines produce carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous gas that causes
slower reaction time and can lead to serious personal injury or loss of life.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.
Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards.
Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment away from all moving or
hot engine parts.
Operate the vehicle in a well-ventilated work area, for exhaust gases are
poisonous.
Put the transmission in PARK (for automatic transmission) or NEUTRAL
(for manual transmission) and make sure the parking brake is engaged.
Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle
unattended while testing.
Be extra cautious 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, and electrical
fires nearby.
Do not connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is on
or the engine is running.
Keep the test equipment dry, clean, free from oil, water or grease. Use a
mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the equipment as
necessary.
Do not drive the vehicle and operate the test equipment at thesame time.
Any distraction may cause an accident.

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Refer to the service manual for the vehicle being serviced and adhere to
all diagnostic procedures and precautions. Failure to do so may result in
personal injury or damage to the test equipment.
To avoid damaging the test equipment or generating false data, make
sure the vehicle battery is fullycharged and the connection tothe vehicle
DLC is clean and secure.
Do not place the test equipment on the distributor of the vehicle. Strong
electro-magnetic interference can damage the equipment.

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CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION......................................................................................II
SAFETY MESSAGES .........................................................................................II
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................... III
1USING THIS MANUAL...................................................................................1
1.1 CONVENTIONS ...................................................................................1
1.1.1 Bold Text ....................................................................................1
1.1.2 Notes and Important Messages..................................................1
1.1.3 Hyperlink.....................................................................................1
1.1.4 Illustrations .................................................................................2
2GENERAL INTRODUCTION..........................................................................3
2.1 MAXITPMS TBE200 EXAMINER .........................................................3
2.1.1 Functional Description................................................................3
2.1.2 Power Sources ...........................................................................5
2.1.3 Technical Specifications.............................................................6
2.2 OTHER ACCESSORIES.........................................................................8
3GETTING STARTED......................................................................................9
3.1 POWER UP........................................................................................9
3.1.1 System Status Icons...................................................................9
3.1.2 Application Buttons...................................................................10
3.1.3 Locator......................................................................................10
4TIRE TREAD CHECK ..................................................................................11
4.1 CHECK MODES.................................................................................12
4.2 DETAILS ..........................................................................................13
5BRAKE DISC CHECK..................................................................................14
5.1 CHECK MODE...................................................................................15
5.2 DETAILS ..........................................................................................15
6QUICK CHECK ............................................................................................16
6.1 CHECK MODE...................................................................................17
6.2 DETAILS ..........................................................................................17
7CHECK SETTINGS......................................................................................19

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7.1 NUMBER OF TIRES ............................................................................19
7.2 UNIT ...............................................................................................19
7.3 TIRE TYPE.......................................................................................19
7.4 TREAD CHECK MODE........................................................................20
7.5 BRAKE DISC WEAR LIMIT ..................................................................20
8DATA QUERY..............................................................................................21
9SYSTEM CALIBRATION..............................................................................22
10SETTINGS ...................................................................................................23
10.1 NETWORK CONNECTION ....................................................................23
10.2 BRIGHTNESS....................................................................................23
10.3 SLEEP.............................................................................................23
10.4 AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN ....................................................................23
10.5 LANGUAGE AND REGION....................................................................24
10.6 ABOUT ............................................................................................24
10.7 UPDATE ..........................................................................................24
10.8 RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS............................................................24
10.9 RESUME ANIMATION GUIDE................................................................24
11MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE..................................................................25
11.1 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS............................................................25
11.2 TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST.........................................................25
12SERVICE PROCEDURES ...........................................................................27
12.1 TECHNICAL SUPPORT .......................................................................27
12.2 REPAIR SERVICE..............................................................................28
12.3 OTHER SERVICES.............................................................................29
13COMPLIANCE INFORMATION ...................................................................30
13.1 FCC COMPLIANCE ...........................................................................30
13.2 SAR...............................................................................................31
13.3 RFWARNINGSTATEMENT.........................................................31
13.4 ROHS COMPLIANCE....................................................................31
13.5 CE COMPLIANCE.........................................................................31
13.6 MIC COMPLIANCE .......................................................................32

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13.7 KC COMPLIANCE.........................................................................32
14WARRANTY.................................................................................................33

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1 Using This Manual
This manual contains device usage instructions.
Some illustrations shown in this manual may contain modules and optional
equipment that are not included in your system. Contact your sales
representative for availability of other modules and optional tools or
accessories.
1.1 Conventions
The following conventions are used:
1.1.1 Bold Text
Bold text is used to highlight selectable items such as buttons and menu
options.
Tap OK.
1.1.2 Notes and Important Messages
Notes
A NOTE provides helpful information such as additional explanations, tips,
and comments.
Important
IMPORTANT indicates a situation that, if not avoided, may result in damage
to the test equipment or vehicle.
1.1.3 Hyperlink
Hyperlinks or links that take you to other related articles, procedures, and
illustrations are active in electronic documents. Blue italic text indicates a

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selectable hyperlink and blue underlined text indicates a website link or an
email address link.
1.1.4 Illustrations
Illustrations used in this manual are examples; actual testing screens may
vary for each vehicle being tested. Carefully observe the menu titles and on-
screen instructions to make the right selections.

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2 General Introduction
The Autel MaxiTPMS TBE200 Examiner (hereinafter referred to as “the tool”)
is a laser-enabled tire & brake disc-wear examination tool that provides users
with quick and accurate tire-wear measurements along with the ability to
measure brake disc wear without having to remove tires. The tool's dual
cameras enable users to document tire wear and damage as well as scan
Tire Identification Numbers (TINs). You can use the tool on its own or with a
compatible Autel diagnostics tablet, such as an ITS600/ITS600 Pro to view
and print detailed TPMS reports.
This manual describes the construction and operation of the tool and how it
works to test tire & brake disc wear.
2.1 MaxiTPMS TBE200 Examiner
2.1.1 Functional Description
Figure 2-1 Examiner Top View
1. Type-C USB Rubber Plug
2. Type-C USB Port

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Figure 2-2 Examiner Front View
3. Power/Measure button —Press and hold this button for 3 seconds to
power the tool on and off; select the desired application and press the
button to take measurements.
4. 1.65-inch AMOLED Screen
Figure 2-3 Examiner Side View
5. Magnetic Head

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Figure 2-4 Examiner Back View
6. Camera Flash
7. 8-megapixel Camera
8. Laser Diode
9. 1-megapixel Camera
2.1.2 Power Sources
The tool can receive power from any of the following sources:
Internal Battery Pack
AC/DC Power Supply
Internal Battery Pack
The tool can be powered by its internal rechargeable battery, which
theoretically, when fully charged can provide sufficient power for about 8
hours of continuous operation.
AC/DC Power Supply
The tool can be powered from a wall socket using its AC/DC power supply.
The AC/DC power supply also charges the tool’s internal battery.

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2.1.3 Technical Specifications
Table 2-1 Technical Specifications
Item
Description
Product
Name
Tire & Brake Disc Examiner
Laser
Classification
Class 3R Laser Product
IEC 60825-1:2014
Wave Length
At Peak
Emission
520 nm
Labelling
Processor
4 x ARM Cortex-A35 (1.5 GHz)
Memory
1 GB RAM LPDDR3 & 4GB On-board Memory
Display
1.65-inch AMOLED touchscreen with 348 x 442 pixel
resolution

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Item
Description
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
USB Type C
Micro-
cameras
CMOS, 1 megapixel & 8 megapixel
Audio Output
Output: beep with vibration
Battery
3.7 V/3000 mAh 18650 lithium-ion battery
Tested
Battery Life
Around 8 hours of continuous use on one single charge
Battery
Charging
Input
5 V/1.5 A
Power
Consumption
300 mA (AMOLED on with default brightness) @3.7 V
Operating
Temp.
−10 to 45°C (14 to 113°F)
Storage
Temp.
−20 to 60°C (−4 to 140°F)
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
283.0 mm (11.14”) x 39.0 mm (1.54”) x 33.5 mm (1.32”)
Net Weight
188 g (0.41 lb.)

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2.2 Other Accessories
Table 2-2 Accessories
Power Adapter
Used with USB cable to power and charge the tool via
electrical outlet.
Type C USB Cable
Connect between the power adapter and the tool for
powering and charging.

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3 Getting Started
Ensure the tool is connected to the Internet and is sufficiently charged
(See Power Sources). The product should avoid the exposure of direct
light, such as sunlight, or close-ranged torch light, and flashlight, during
the actual operation of tire tread check, brake disc check, and calibration.
3.1 Power Up
Press and hold the power button on the tool to switch it on. The system will
boot up and display the TBE200 Job Menu.
Figure 3-1 TBE200 Job Menu
①System Status Icons
②Application Buttons
③Locator
3.1.1 System Status Icons
As the MaxiTPMS TBE200 runs on the Linuxoperating system, you may refer
to Linux documents for additional information.

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3.1.2 Application Buttons
The table below briefly describes each of the applications on the TBE200.
Table 3-1 Application Buttons
3.1.3 Locator
The Locator icon displays at the bottom of the TBE200 Jobs screen. Swipe
the screen left or right to view the previous or next screen.
Button
Name
Description
Tire Tread
Accesses the tool’s tire-tread check function.
See Tire Tread Check on page 11 for details.
Brake Disc
Launches the brake disc wear measurement
function. See Brake Disc Check on page 14
for details.
Quick Check
Allows you to perform a quick check to
measure tire-tread depth & brake disc wear
measurements. See Quick Check on page 16
for details.
Check Settings
Adjusts settings for check sessions. See
Check Settings on page 19 for details.
Data Query
Displays data from previous measurements.
See Data Query on page 21 for details.
Sys. Calibration
Calibrates the measurement system. See
System Calibration on page 22 for details.
Settings
Accesses the Settings menu. See Settings
on page 23 for details.

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4 Tire Tread Check
Using laser technology, the Tire Tread application analyzes the wear of the
tires on vehicles with no need to remove the tires. Place the tool on the tire,
and the tool projects a laser beam. The wear measurement is then sent to
the display screen with an accuracy within 0.1mm. Measurements are also
displayed graphically.
The Tire Tread application provides two types of checks: “All Treads” and
“Single.” When using this application, a message will display prompting user
to choose between the current mode the alternative one. You can configure
your default check mode under Check Settings. Refer to Check Settings on
page 19 for additional information.
Figure 4-1 Tire Tread Check Screen
Degrees of tire wear are represented by different colors as displayed below:
Table 4-1 Possible Results for Measurements
Icon
Results
Description
(Gray)
Unchecked.
The tire is unchecked.
(Green)
Normal.
Please check regularly.

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Icon
Results
Description
(Yellow)
Warning: wear level is
approaching critical value.
Recommend replacing.
(Red)
Danger: Severe tire wear.
Replace immediately.
4.1 Check modes
There are two check modes available under the Tire Tread application:
Single Check
The Single Tire check measures the wear of each tire on the vehicle by
examining the tread depth in the center area of the tire only. Unlike the All
Tread check, the Single Tire check only provides one measurement for each
tire.
All Tread Check
The All Tread check examines your tire wear in three separate areas (outer,
center, and inner) for a more comprehensive analysis.
To perform a Tire Tread Check
1. Tap the Tire Tread application icon on the Main Job Menu.
2. Select a check mode when prompted.
3. Place the tool on the tire surface and tap the Power/Measure
button to start measuring.
4. The measurement will display on the screen.
5. Select a wheel location on the screen, swipe left to view details
and scroll down on the details screen to viewadditional information
including tread wear analysis and maintenance suggestions.
NOTE
For optimal measurements, ensurethe magnetic head is attached to the tread
and that the laser line is perpendicular to the groove being measured.

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4.2 Details
The Details screen shows a wide variety of tire wear information. After
measurements are shown on the screen, select a wheel location, swipe left
to view details of the chosen tire. Below are the main sections featured in
the Details section:
1) Graphic measurements —shows the measurement data graphically
with various colors indicating different degrees of tire wear.
The graphic measurements of the All Tread check mode displays
the wear measurements of three areas of the tire: inner, center,
and outer. The Single check displays only one measurement for
each tire.
2) Braking distance —displays the stopping distance for the test vehicle
based on both the tire tread depth and tire type selected. This section
is followed by wear analysis and maintenance suggestions.
The following three tire-related sections are provided in all check modes
except for Brake Disc:
3) Tire condition —displays tire status, including normal, worn, bulge,
etc.
4) Tire DOT —scan or manually enter the tire DOT serial number located
on the sidewall to acquire basic tire characteristics such as tire recall
(American region only) and tire age.
5) Tire specification —view a series of options and manually enter tire
information, including brand, tire model, size, structure type code, etc.
Figure 4-2 Details Screen