Bartec Tech 400 SD User manual

Tech400SD User Guide 3.0 April 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT NOTICES 2
KIT CONTENTS 2
1.0 GETTING STARTED 3
1.1 TOOL LAYOUT AND CONNECTIONS 3
1.2 POWER ON / OFF 4
1.3 TOOL SET UP 4
1.4 TOOL DISPLAY AND ICONS 4
1.5 BATTERY INDICATOR 5
1.6 CHARGING YOUR TOOL 5
1.7 INSTALLING THE TPMS DESK TOP 6
1.8 REGISTERING YOUR TOOL 8
1.9 UPDATING YOUR TOOL 9
2.0 USING YOUR TECH400SD 11
2.1 BUTTON FUNCTION 11
2.2 MENU SYSTEM OVERVIEW 12
2.3 HOME MENU 12
2.4 OPERATIONS SCREEN 13
2.5 TEST BEFORE YOU TOUCH 14
2.6 RELEARN 14
2.7 VIEWING FULL RELEARN PROCEDURES 16
2.8 REVIEW DATA 16
2.9 TOOLKIT 17
2.10 MY TOOL 18
3.0 TOOL POSITIONING/READING A SENSOR 19
3.1 STANDARD LF ACTIVATION 19
3.2 MAGNET ACTIVATION 19
3.3 ∆p [LOWERING PRESSURE] ACTIVATION 19
3.4 SENSOR RESPONSES 20
4.0 TPMS DESKTOP 21
4.1 DESKTOP APPLICATIONS 21
4.2 HOME SCREEN 22
4.3 AUDIT REPORTS 22
4.4 UPDATES 23
4.5 VEHICLE LOOK UP 23
4.6 SETTINGS 23
4.7 TPMS PAD 23
4.8 VIDEOS 23
5.0 TOOL SERVICE 24
5.1 PROPER CARE AND CLEANING 24
5.2 SERVICE 24
5.3 SPARE PARTS 25
6.0 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 26
7.0 APPENDICES 27
A – GLOSSARY 27
B – VIN 28
C - FAQ’S & TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 29
D - TPMS SYSTEM REVIEW 30
E - COMS ERROR TROUBLESHOOTING 31
LIMITED WARRANTY 32
TOOL REGISTRATION FORM 34
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Tech400SD User Guide 3.0 April 2014
Welcome to the Bartec TPMS Family! Hopefully you will find our tool and support to be the best! Please
take a few moments to review this user guide in its entirety for instructions on all the features you find in
your new Tech400SD.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
All specifications, illustrations and information contained within this manual are based on the most current
information available at the time of publication. Bartec USA reserves the right to make changes at any time
without obligation to notify any person or organization. Bartec USA will do its best to keep you the customer
informed of any changes that might affect the tools performance. Important items will be called out by using
“NOTE.” Information following this indication should always be paid attention to.
Whenever you see this symbol, the information you are about to read is vitally important and should
be committed to memory.
KIT CONTENTS
•Tech400SD TPMS Tool w/ boot
•SD Card [in the tool]
•Power Supply
•Re-Learn Magnet (for early model GM vehicles with sensors)
•USB Cable
•DB15 to OBDII Cable
•Tech400SD Quick Start Guide
•Tech400SD User Guide
•Kit CD
FCC COMPLIANCE
FCC ID: SX8-DSW IC: 5736A-DSW
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de
brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le
brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Note: Changes or modifications not expressively approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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1.0 GETTING STARTED
Please register your tool on the Bartec website at www.bartecusa.com. This is the best way to get
information about software updates, new products and other important TPMS news. Bartec respects
your information and keeps it private!
1.1 Tool Layout and Connections
The Tech400SD features a 7 button key pad for easy navigation of the various menus. Also, there are many
connections points to the Tech400SD for use in updating, exporting information, charging and programming to
the vehicle.
OBD II Connection
Vehicle End
Tool End
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1.2 Power On/Off
The Tech400SD is powered on by a single press of the ON/OFF key. Upon power up, the screen displays the
Bartec logo on the tool.
The Tech400SD will begin to power down automatically after 3 minutes of inactivity, and fully shut off after 5
minutes of inactivity. To power the tool off at any time, press and hold the On/Off Key for approx 2 seconds –
a good bye message will flash and the tool will shut off.
NOTE:
The Tech400SD automatically powers on when the charger or USB port is in use [auto power off is not
operational during this time].
1.3 Tool Set-Up
Your Tech 400SD requires no set-up and is ready to use. Please follow the instructions to register and update
to the latest version of tool software.
1.4 Tool Display and Icons
# of selections
The menu page number (e.g. x/y) on
the status line indicates the menu page
or item currently displayed. The first
number- x- indicates the item number
selected. The second- y- indicates the
total number of items available.
USB Indicator
This status line indicator confirms the
Tech400SD is connected to the USB
port of a computer.
Once communication has been
established, results data can be viewed
on the pc via the Mass Storage Device
feature. (Use the PC explorer program)
“HTM File”
When the USB lead is removed the USB icon will disappear.
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1.5 Battery Indicator/ Charging
This status line Indicator will illustrate the remaining charge status of the battery.
As different TPM types will ‘use up’ differing amounts of energy, the indicator can only provide estimates of
remaining life left before a recharge is required. The battery indicator will flash while charging.
1.6 Charging your tool
The Tech400SD is shipped with a fully charged battery, however it is recommended that you charge your tool
a minimum of four [4] hours before using.
Use of un-approved power supplies may damage your tool and will void the tool warranty.
Alternate Charging Methods:
A. USB Cable to PC
The Tech400SD comes with a factory installed rechargeable battery. Battery replacement must be done at
the factory.
For optimum performance, always keep your Tech400SD charged.
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1.7 Installing TPMS Desktop
The TPMS Desktop is required to use the wireless features of the Tech400SD. This software is available from
the Bartec USA website at www.bartecusa.com and is also loaded onto the KIT CD. The preferred method is
installing from the Bartec USA website. The TPMS Desktop application is discussed in greater detail in section
4.0 of this user guide.
This application must be loaded onto the PC or Laptop BEFORE using the Bluetooth or Wi-Fi features.
Minimum system requirements: WinXP SP3 (Note: Microsoft will no longer support XP after 4/8/14)
www.bartecusa.com https://tools.bartecusa.com/login.aspx
Once you’ve clicked the link, this screen should open. Click INSTALL to start the process of loading the
software to the PC or Laptop.
The installation wizard should launch and guide you through the install process. The first thing you will be
prompted to do is save the “setup.exe” file.
Link is at top of the
BartecUSA site
Link is also on the
TPMS Support Center
Click Install
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On most computers, the file will be saved to a “downloaded” folder. Your computer will either prompt you
that the down load is complete, or you may have to look for it on the desk top.
Once “setup.exe” is launched, you will see the following window. Click RUN to start the install.
Click SAVE FILE
Click on file
here to launch
Click on run to
start install
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The install wizard will advise you of the install status. Follow the onscreen instructions carefully.
Once installed and running, the TPMS Desktop will help you organize AUDIT reports, keep your tool current,
and manage your customers, all from a single access point. Once installed, click the REGISTER TOOL link at the
top to begin creating your online account at www.bartecusa.com and registering your new Tech400SD tool!
1.8 Registering your tool
You can register your Bartec Tech400SD @ www.bartecusa.com. Follow the on-screen prompts filling in your
information and tool serial number. Please have your tool serial number, date of purchase and place of
purchase in order to properly register your tool.
Register Tool Link
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1.9 Updating your Tool
Once your tool is registered, verify the software level loaded to the level available online and update your tool
if necessary. This can be done by logging into your website account, or using the TPMS Desktop. The following
is the long method; it is easier and faster to follow the instructions in the TPMS Desktop UPDATE application.
PC METHOD - The tool is compatible with PCs running Windows operating systems (version XP or Newer). USB
ports can be either version 1 or 2.
BEFORE YOU CAN UPDATE, YOU MUST 1st DOWNLOAD THE FILE FROM YOUR TOOL ACCOUNT
Step 1:
Open rubber boot on “nose” of the tool. Plug your USB cable to the
computer ONLY. Make sure computer is on and you have no programs
running. Power the Tech400SD on, and from the Main Menu, Select “My
Tool”, and then select “Update Tool”.
Tool will prompt user to “Insert USB Lead to Transfer Update Files”. Insert the USB cable to the Tech400SD.
Step 2:
Your tool should open a window on your computer screen. The tool now is
seen by your computer as a Removable Disk.
Step 3:
Copy and paste – Drag and Drop the Update file (*.MFU) provided to you into the Removable Disk Window.
Once Transfer is complete, disconnect tool.
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Step 4:
The tool will now load the file update to the operating system.
Once the update is complete, the tool will shut itself off.
SD CARD METHOD - In order to receive updates by SD card, you must request to be part of the SD card
program
Step 1:
Open rubber boot of the tool. Remove OLD SD card, keeping it separate from the new card. Insert the NEW SD
card.
Power the Tech400SD On, and From the Main Menu, Select “Update Tool”.
Step 2:
The tool will now load the file update to the operating system.
Once the update is complete, the tool will shut itself off.
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2.0 USING YOUR TECH400SD
In this next section, you will learn how to take advantage of the class leading features of your Tech400SD
TPMS Tool. The Bartec Tech400SD All-in-One TPMS tool is a Relearn and Diagnostics tool with OBD and
Wireless functions. With its rugged design and robust connections, including the OBD Cable, you can use your
500 for:
•Test Before You Touch
•Vehicle Relearns
•TPMS Diagnostics
•RKE and Passive Key Testing
2.1 Button Functions
Up Arrow
Key Navigates up within the current menu
Down Arrow
Key Navigates down within the current menu
ENTER Key Navigates to the next menu or actions the currently
selected item
Back/ESC
Key Navigates to the previous menu item
TEST Key Commence a TPM test (Activation).
Only works on Operations Screen
Home Key Always returns to the Home Menu
Power Key Power you tool on and off
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2.2 Menu System Overview
The Tech400SD’s menu system provides a hierarchy of instructions and commands. The top line of the display
will always indicate the current menu selected. The home key will always return to the Main Menu screen-
with ‘Select by Vehicle’ highlighted.
2.3 Home Menu
1. Test Before You Touch
This Item is a sub menu, pressing the Enter Key will take the user to the “Test Before You Touch” menu.
The user should select the vehicle make, model and year. Used when doing a pre-service scan.
2. Relearn
This Item is a sub menu, pressing the Enter Key will take the user to the “Relearn” menu. The user should
select the vehicle make, model and year. Used when relearning the sensor ID’s to the vehicle.
3. Vehicle Data
This item is a sub menu, pressing the Enter Key will take the user the option for reviewing the data on
screen or sending the stored data wirelessly.
4. Toolkit
A sub-menu in which you will find your options for EZ sensor, RKE monitor, and UHF monitor.
5. My Tool
Sub-menu containing important info about the tool itself.
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2.4 Operations Screen
This screen is where you will complete all sensor testing and relearn steps.
Successful Sensor Read
TPMS sensor was successfully activated and
decoded. Displays pressure at wheel location.
Wrong Sensor Type
A TPMS sensor was activated and decoded, but
does not match the protocol for the Make Model
Year that the tool was set-up for.
Failed Sensor Read
No Sensor Activation or Decode. Possible causes:
wrong sensor fitment or non-functioning sensor.
Tool will prompt you to attempt reading the
sensor 3 times.
Duplicate ID
A sensor with a duplicate ID has been read. The
tool will direct you to re-read those sensors.
No Pressure
Sensor IDS read from ECU.
Low Battery
Sensor’s internal battery has dropped below a certain voltage threshold.
TBYT/Relearn
Toolkit
View
Vehicle Info
Review
Vehicle Data
Position of
current wheel
being tested
Onscreen
instruction
Possible Sensor Results
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2.5 Test Before You Touch
TPMS is a process. With that Bartec has integrated that process to the tool. The 1st step with TPMS is to conduct
a Test Before You Touch. (Note: operator can skip TBYT and go directly to RELEARN although not recommended).
Test Before You Touch will prompt you through getting a status of the vehicle prior to service by verifying the
sensors are working and when supported, verify the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC).
NOTE:
If there is OBD coverage the tool will prompt user to connect to OBD and retrieve Diagnostic Trouble Codes
The Tech400SD has the ability to Read out vehicle DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes). Once read, while in most
cases the tool gives a short description, you will need to reference these codes with an external reference to
determine the codes definition.
2.6 Relearn
•Stationary Relearns
•Active (Drive) Relearns
•OBD Relearns
•OBD Assisted Relearns
•Indirect Systems
Stationary Relearns:
Stationary Relearns use the vehicles on-board TPMS system to listen for transmissions from TPM sensors while
the vehicle is in a “Learn Mode”. This is usually achieved through a series of actions preformed on the vehicle
to place the vehicle into this mode. Once the vehicle is in Learn Mode, using your Tech400SD to activate the
sensors, the vehicle will listen for the sensor IDS and learn them to the vehicle.
Using your Tech400SD to perform Stationary Relearns:
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Active (Drive) Relearns:
Some vehicles can be reset by driving. Refer to the on-screen re-learn procedures for details on how far/long
to drive.
OBD Relearns:
Connection to a vehicle allows the Tech400SD to directly program the vehicle electronics module with TPM ID’s.
Note that not all vehicles support vehicle communications modes.
Once 4 TPM ID’s are stored within the Tech400SD, it can be connected to the OBD interface using the provided
cable.
During vehicle communication, the BACK key is inhibited. Should the process be commenced inadvertently, the
tool can be left to timeout on its own accord - approximately 20 seconds.
Once the communication is complete, the tool will flash IDS Written Successfully.
IF an Error Message comes up during the COMS process, Refer to Appendix F for COMS error trouble shooting.
OBD Assisted Relearns:
This relearn process applies specifically to the Mitsubishi Lancer/Outlander/Mirage vehicles and will require
the use of the WRTOBD002 Mitsubishi Adaptor Cable. This process requires your Tech400SD to remain
connected to the OBDII port during the relearn process while you activate the sensors (either by reducing the
pressure or activating then with a 2nd tool)
**For more details refer to Technical Service Bulletin RP-201-014
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Indirect system – Vehicle may require calibration at point of service or replacement. No wheel sensors on this
type of TPMS.
2.7 Viewing Full Relearn Procedures
2.8 Review data:
This menu- when selected- gives direct access to specific screens that display the TPM data. No menu page name
is provided- instead, the screen provides all of the TPM Data available from the TPM Type read; this may include:
TPM ID (Hexadecimal & Decimal) Battery State, Temperature and Pressure.
Not all TPM’s provide the same data.
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2.9 Toolkit
Program Sensor
The Tech400SD offers a unique feature; access to program various aftermarket
sensors. For Alligator Sens.it, Orange, and Schrader EZ-sensor, simply hold the
sensor against the “nose” of the tool while programming. Follow all on screen
instructions relating to sensor programming. For more information, please log
into the tools.bartecusa.com account.
RKE Test
Hold the Key Fob as shown, and press the function
buttons on the FOB. The Tech400SD will check
only for a signal present. Verifying the Key Fob
is transmitting is important when performing
relearn processes that use the Key Fob.
UHF Monitor
TPMS sensors transmit a UHF signal (this is how it communicates with the vehicle). Using this feature allows
the operator to search for those signals. This feature is used for advanced diagnostics to determine if our
signals may be causing issues during sensor activation and vehicle relearns, or to see if the sensors are
transmitting.
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2.10 My Tool
Settings
TPM ID: Select whether the tool displays the TPM ID in DECIMAL or HEXIDECIMAL
Pressure: Change how pressure is displayed on the tool screen. Choose between PSI or Bar.
Temperature: Select units between Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Display Contrast: Adjust tool display contrast.
Lang.: Select Language for tool. Select English, Spanish or French.
Profile: Allows user to select the profile. For more information, visit the tools.bartecusa.com site.
Tool Info
Gives the operator the ability to reference:
-Software Version currently loaded
-Build Date of that Software
-Serial Number
New Features
Selecting New Features will allow you to reference the features and additions for the software release
currently loaded to your tool.
Update Tool
Puts tool into “Update Mode”. For more details and the update process refer to UPDATE TOOL section of User
Guide.
Usage
Gives the operator the ability to track the number of:
-Power Cycles
-Sensor Activations
-OBD Relearns
Support
On screen reference for Bartec USA Technical Support:
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3.0 TOOL POSITIONING / READING A SENSOR
3.1 Standard LF (Low Frequency) Activation
Proper tool positioning is important to insure sensor activation and decode. Place the Tech400SD on the tire, at
the TPMS sensor, aimed towards the sensor location as shown above.
NOTE:
Ford Banded sensor’s, the tool should be held 180°away from the stem.)
3.2 Magnet Activated Sensors
If the TPM requires a magnet, place the magnet over the stem and then
place the tool alongside the stem- while pressing the test key.
3.3 ∆p [lowering pressure] activated sensors
If the sensor requires tire deflation (of the order of 10PSI), then deflate the
tire and place the tool alongside the stem while pressing the test key.
During testing, the screen confirms the sensor type being tested and
displays a progress bar. The progress bar shows the maximum possible time
for a successful read- different makes of TPM respond at different speeds/
time intervals.
Sensor activation can be aborted at any time by pressing the BACK key. When the activation is aborted, the user
will be returned to the previous menu.
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3.4 Sensor Reponses
Sensor Found Response
If there is a successful TPM Read, then the Tech400SD will
show the air pressure stored in that wheel.
Incorrect Sensor Found
A TPM sensor that uses the same LF activation as
the correct sensor for the Make, Model, and
Year selected has been found. Since there are many
TPM sensors that look alike, it can be easy to
fit the wrong sensor, or have been supplied the
wrong sensor.
If you get a ? during testing, verify the MMY you have selected as well as the sensor part number that was fitted.
Sensor Not Found Response
If the search period expires without reading a TPM
then the Tech400SD will emit a single Audible Beep and indicate on the
display that no TPM was found.
The TPM Data will still be stored but will indicate that the TPM
Failed to Read if the sensor fails 3 times.
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