Bartec ALCAR TECH600 User manual

Bartec Auto ID Ltd. 2020
ALCAR TECH600
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Tool
User Guide
Test:
commence a TPM
test, only works on
Vehicle Audit Screen
Home/Back/Esc:
returns to Home menu
Mini-USB
Display
Enter
On/Off: hold down
for a few seconds
More information:
on some screens more
TPMS information can be
viewed
Rubber housing
USB cable
connector
Up/Down/Left
/Right
Navigation

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FOREWORD
Thank you for choosing the TECH600. This manual will help you get your tool up &
running and explains how to get the most out of all its great features.
If you need any further assistance, please visit the support pages on our website at
www.bartecautoid.com
CE COMPLIANCE
Type Designation: TECH600
Description/Intended Use: Hand Held Tyre Pressure Measurement Tool/used to activate, decode data
from, and display information about tyre pressure monitoring devices. Also used to communicate with
some vehicles OBD2 ports.
Hereby, Bartec declares that the product referenced above is in compliance with the essential
requirements of European Union Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU, on the
approximation of the laws of the member states relating to European Union Radio Equipment
Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU.

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LIST OF CONTENTS
FOREWORD ........................................................................................................... 2
LIST OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................... 3
IMPORTANT NOTICES ............................................................................................ 4
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................... 5
BEFORE GETTING STARTED ................................................................................... 7
KIT COMPONENTS................................................................................................. 7
REGISTRATION....................................................................................................... 8
CHARGING TOOL................................................................................................. 11
POWER ON/OFF SEQUENCE ............................................................................. 11
HOME MENU ...................................................................................................... 12
MORE TPMS INFORMATION............................................................................... 13
SELECT AVEHICLE............................................................................................... 13
NEW SERVICE...................................................................................................... 14
1/6 CHECK SENSORS .......................................................................................... 15
2/6 PROGRAMMABLE SENSOR ............................................................................ 17
3/6 RELEARN ...................................................................................................... 18
4/6 OBD DIAGNOSTICS ..................................................................................... 20
5/6 TECHNICAL INFORMATION ........................................................................... 21
6/6 REVIEW VEHICLE DATA................................................................................ 22
SETTINGS............................................................................................................. 23
CONNECTING TO A WIFI NETWORK.................................................................... 23
CONNECTING TO THE BLUETOOTH OBDII MODULE........................................... 24
TPMS DESKTOP ................................................................................................. 25
REPORTS ............................................................................................................. 25
UPDATING THE TOOL VIA USB CABLE................................................................ 27
UPDATING YOUR TOOL VIA WIFI....................................................................... 28
APPENDIX............................................................................................................ 28
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION.................................................................................. 30

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IMPORTANT NOTICES
SAFETY DEFINITIONS
All Danger, Warning, Important, and Note messages must be followed for your safety. These
safety messages are in the following form
DANGER: Means you may risk possible loss of life.
WARNING: Means you may risk possible bodily harm.
CAUTION: Means you risk damage to the vehicle or the tool.
These safety messages cover situations Bartec is aware of. Bartec cannot know, evaluate and
advise you as to all the possible hazards. You must be certain that any conditions or service
procedures encountered do not jeopardise your personal safety.
COPYRIGHT
No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any
form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without
the prior written permission of Bartec.
DISCLAIMER
All information, illustrations, and specifications contained in this technical instruction manual
are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to
make changes at any time without obligation to notify any person or organization of such
revisions or changes. Further, Bartec shall not be liable for errors contained with the furnishing,
performance or use of this material.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read carefully the installation, operating and maintenance instructions in the Operator’s
manual.
Do not allow unqualified persons to use this equipment. This will prevent injury to persons and
damage to the equipment.
The work place must be dry, sufficiently lit and well ventilated.
Do not forget that breathing carbon monoxide (odourless) can be very dangerous and even
fatal.
WHEN WORKING ON THE VEHICLE:
•Wear suitable clothing and act in such a way as to prevent industrial accidents.
•Before starting, check to be certain the gear shift is in neutral (or in PARK (P) if the
transmission is automatic) and put the handbrake on and check to be sure the wheels
are completely locked.
•Do not smoke or use naked flames when working on a vehicle.
•Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from dirt, dust or metal chips.
DISPOSING OF EQUIPMENT
•Do not dispose of this equipment as miscellaneous solid waste but arrange to have
collected separately.
•The re-use or correct recycling of electronic equipment (EEE) is important in order to
protect the environment and human health.
•In accordance with European Directive WEEE 2012/16/EU, special disposal points are
available for waste electrical and electronic equipment.
•Public administrators and producers of electrical and electronic equipment are involved
in facilitating the re-use and recovery of waste electrical and electronic equipment
through these collection activities and use of appropriate planning arrangements.
•Unauthorised disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment is punishable by
law with appropriate penalties.
DISPOSING OF BATTERIES
•The TECH 600 contains a Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery which is not accessible
to the user.
•Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Do not throw batteries away as part
of normal refuse disposal.
•Do no throw batteries on to an open fire
CORRECT USE OF THE TOOL
•Do not expose the tool to excessive moisture.
•Do not use the tool near sources of heat or polluting emissions (stoves, ovens, etc.).
•Do not drop the tool.
•Do not allow the tool to come into contact with water or other liquids.
•Do not open the tool or attempt to perform maintenance or repair operations on any
internal parts.
•You are advised to keep the packaging and to re-use it if the tool is moved to another
site.

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•Do not apply metallic labels to the rear of the tool as this may cause heat build up while
charging and possible fire.
WHEN USING THE TOOL REMEMBER:
•Do not subject the tool to magnetic or electric interference.
RECEPTION, MAINTENANCE AND GUARANTEE:
Inspect the tool when delivered. Damage sustained during shipment is not covered by the
guarantee. Bartec will accept no responsibility for material or bodily harm resulting from
inappropriate use of the product, failure to maintain it, or incorrect storage conditions.
Bartec provides training for clients desirous of acquiring the knowledge required for the correct
use of its products.
Only personnel authorized by Bartec are permitted to make any repairs that may be necessary.
This tool is guaranteed against any manufacturing fault for 12 months as of date of invoice
(parts and labour) only if product has been correctly used. Serial number must stay readable
and proof of purchase must be retained for presentation upon request.
Bartec Auto ID Ltd
Unit 9
Redbrook Business Park
Wilthorpe Road
Barnsley
S75 1JN
[phone]

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BEFORE GETTING STARTED
1. Charging
NOTICE: Only use the power supply or USB cable that is included in the TECH600 tool kit to
charge this tool. The use of un-approved power supplies may damage it and will void the tool
warranty.
2. Registration
The Bartec TECH600 can be registered through the TPMS Desktop software, found at
www.tpmsdesktop.eu. This allows the user to update the tool to the latest software through
the method they prefer.
3. Update
Once the tool is registered through TPMS Desktop, verify the software level loaded to the level
available online and update the tool if necessary. Updating through the TPMS Desktop is
recommended.
4. Disconnecting from PC
NOTICE: Before disconnecting the tool from a PC, please ensure to “safely remove hardware”
first, by locating the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon on the lower right hand side of the PC
screen. This will prevent the data on the tool from being corrupted.
KIT COMPONENTS
The TECH600 kit inside the tool box includes:
•TECH600 TPMS activation tool
•Bluetooth (BT) OBDII Module
•Qi Charging cradle
•USB cable
•Tool case
Identifying Kit Components and Features
The TECH600 tool is battery operated and generates a low-frequency magnetic field to
activate tyre sensors. It receives UHF radio signals from the tyre sensors typically at 434MHz.
USB Cable
BT OBDII
Module
TPMS
activation
tool
Qi Charging cradle
Tool case

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REGISTRATION
Automatic registration takes place when the tool is first turned on. Registration enables the
notification of software updates and the ability to download update files to the tool. Once an
account has been made with TPMS Desktop, the tool will be registered to that account, and
the latest available updates will be downloaded.
To register a tool, navigate to the Bartec TPMS Desktop at tpmsdesktop.eu on your PC.
Download the TPMS Desktop software, and then install it using ‘setup.exe’. When the TPMS
Desktop has been load for the first time, the user will be presented with the following:
Screen when you first turned the
tool on.

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Select ‘Register’ to create a new account. The following screen will be displayed:
It is important to fill in all fields completely and accurately. This information will help Bartec
remain in contact regarding updates and other important TPMS information. Choose a
username (without a space) and password.
If the details are accepted, this message will show:
The following email should arrive within a few minutes:
When clicking ‘Confirm account’ it will bring the user to the website and the following page
will show that the registration was successful. Return to the TPMS Desktop to login.

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After Login, the main screen of the TPMS Deskop is displayed
.
Connect the TECH600 to the computer. The TPMS Desktop will automatically register the
tool, and will display the message: “tool successfully registered”. The TPMS Desktop will
then check for any updates that can be applied to the tool. Alternatively, the user can
navigate to ‘Update’.
Once registered, the user will see the tool listed, along with a whether the tool is up to date:
Updating the TECH600 and keeping it up to date using the TPMS Desktop is recommended.