Foxwell PTS1000 User manual

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One-Year Limited Warranty
Subject to the conditions of this limited warranty, Shenzhen Foxwell
Technology Co., Ltd (“FOXWELL”) warrants its customer that this product is
free of defects in material and workmanship at the time of its original
purchase for a subsequent period of one (1) year.
In the event this product fails to operate under normal use, during the
warranty period, due to defects in materials and workmanship, FOXWELL will,
at its sole option, either repair or replace the product in accordance with the
terms and conditions stipulated herein.
Terms and Conditions
1 If FOXWELL repairs or replaces the product, the repaired or replaced
product shall be warranted for the remaining time of the original warranty
period. No charge will be made to the customer for replacement parts or labor
charges incurred by FOXWELL in repairing or replacing the defective parts.
2 The customer shall have no coverage or benefits under this limited
warranty if any of the following conditions are applicable:
a) The product has been subjected to abnormal use, abnormal conditions,
improper storage, exposure to moisture or dampness, unauthorized
modifications, unauthorized repair, misuse, neglect abuse, accident,
alteration, improper installation, or other acts which are not the fault of
FOXWELL, including damage caused by shipping.
b) The Product has been damaged from external causes such as collision
with an object, or from fire, flooding, sand, dirt, windstorm, lightning,
earthquake or damage from exposure to weather conditions, an Act of God,
or battery leakage, theft, blown fuse, improper use of any electrical source, or
the product was used in combination or connection with other product,
attachments, supplies or consumables not manufactured or distributed by
FOXWELL.
3 The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to FOXWELL. And
FOXWELL shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the customer
after the completion of service under this limited warranty.
4 FOXWELL does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the
product. If a problem develops during the limited warranty period, the
consumer shall take the following step-by-step procedure:
a) The customer shall return the product to the place of purchase for repair or
replacement processing, contact your local FOXWELL distributor or visit our
website www.foxwelltech.us to get further information.

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b) The customer shall include a return address, daytime phone number
and/or fax number, complete description of the problem and original invoice
specifying date of purchase and serial number.
c) The customer will be billed for any parts or labor charges not covered by
this limited warranty.
d) FOXWELL will repair the Product under the limited warranty within 30 days
after receipt of the product. If FOXWELL cannot perform repairs covered
under this limited warranty within 30 days, or after a reasonable number of
attempts to repair the same defect, FOXWELL at its option, will provide a
replacement product or refund the purchase price of the product less a
reasonable amount for usage.
e) If the product is returned during the limited warranty period, but the
problem with the product is not covered under the terms and conditions of
this limited warranty, the customer will be notified and given an estimate of
the charges the customer must pay to have the product repaired, with all
shipping charges billed to the customer. If the estimate is refused, the
product will be returned freight collect. If the product is returned after the
expiration of the limited warranty period, FOXWELL’ normal service policies
shall apply and the customer will be responsible for all shipping charges.
5 ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE
DURATION OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WRITTEN WARRANTY.
OTHERWISE, THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE
CONSUMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. FOXWELL SHALL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF ANTICIPATED
BENEFITS OR PROFITS, LOSS OF SAVINGS OR REVENUE, LOSS OF
DATA, PUNITIVE DAMAGES, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY
ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF ANY
SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES, DOWNTIME, THE CLAIMS OF
ANY THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING CUSTOMERS, AND INJURY TO
PROPERTY, RESULTING FROM THE PURC HASE OR USE OF THE
PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM BREACH OF THE WARRANTY, BREACH
OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL
OR EQUITABLE THEORY, EVEN IF FOXWELL KNEW OF THE
LIKELIHOOD OF SUCH DAMAGES. FOXWELL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR DELAY IN RENDERING SERVICE UNDER THE LIMITED
WARRANTY, OR LOSS OF USE DURING THE PERIOD THAT THE
PRODUCT IS BEING REPAIRED.
6. Some states do not allow limitation of how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the one-year warranty limitation may not apply to you (the Consumer).
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental and

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consequential damages, so certain of the above limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you (the Consumer). This limited warranty gives the Consumer
specific legal rights and the Consumer may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.

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Safety Information
For your own safety and the safety of others, and to prevent damage to the
equipment and vehicles, read this manual thoroughly before operating your
tool. The safety messages presented below and throughout this user’s
manual are reminders to the operator to exercise extreme care when using
this device. Always refer to and follow safety messages and test procedures
provided by vehicle manufacturer. Read, understand and follow all safety
messages and instructions in this manual.
Safety Message Conventions Used
We provide safety messages to help prevent personal injury and equipment
damage. Below are signal words we used to indicate the hazard level in a
condition.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
moderate or minor injury to the operator or to bystanders.
Important Safety Instructions
And always use your tool as described in the user’s manual, and follow all
safety messages.
● Do not route the test cable in a manner that would interfere with driving
controls.
● Do not exceed voltage limits between inputs specified in this user’s manual.
● Always wear ANSI approved goggles to protect your eyes from propelled
objects as well as hot or caustic liquids.
● Fuel, oil vapors, hot steam, hot toxic exhaust gases, acid, refrigerant and
other debris produced by a malfunction engine can cause serious injury or
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such as in below-ground pits, confined areas, or areas that are less than
18 inches (45 cm) above the floor.
● Do not smoke, strike a match, or cause a spark near the vehicle while
testing and keep all sparks, heated items and open flames away from the
battery and fuel / fuel vapors as they are highly flammable.
● Keep a dry chemical fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline, chemical and
electrical fires in work area.
● Always be aware of rotating parts that move at high speed when an engine
is running and keep a safe distance from these parts as well as other
potentially moving objects to avoid serious injury.
● Do not touch engine components that get very hot when an engine is
running to avoid severe burns.
● Block drive wheels before testing with engine running. Put the transmission
in park (for automatic transmission) or neutral (for manual transmission).
And never leave a running engine unattended.
● Do not wear jewelry or loose fitting clothing when working on engine.
● Don't connect or disconnect the equipments while the ignition is on or the
engine is running.

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Table of Contents
ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ..................................................................................................... 2
SAFETY INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................... 5
SAFETY MESSAGE CONVENTIONS USED ..............................................................................................5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................................................................5
1 USING THIS MANUAL ..................................................................................................................... 9
1.1 BOLD TEXT ..................................................................................................................................9
1.2 SYMBOLS AND ICONS ................................................................................................................... 9
1.2.1 Solid Spot ........................................................................................................................... 9
1.2.2 Arrow Icon .......................................................................................................................... 9
1.2.3 Note and Important Message ............................................................................................. 9
2INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................... 10
2.1 STARTUP ....................................................................................................................................10
2.1.1 PTS1000 TOOL ......................................................................................................................10
2.1.2 PTS1000 SOFTWARE ............................................................................................................. 11
2.2 ACCESSORIES............................................................................................................................ 12
2.3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................. 13
3 VEHICLE SELECTION ................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 MANUAL SELECTION ...................................................................................................................15
3.2 OE SELECTION .......................................................................................................................... 16
4 TPMS FUNCTION ...........................................................................................................................19
4.1 ACTIVATION ............................................................................................................................... 22
4.1.1 Sensor Activation ..............................................................................................................22
4.1.2 Favorites ...........................................................................................................................23
4.2 PROGRAMMING .......................................................................................................................... 23
4.2.1 Manual Create ID ............................................................................................................. 24
4.2.2 Clone ID by Activation ...................................................................................................... 26
4.2.3 Automatic Create ID ......................................................................................................... 26
4.3 RELEARN GUIDE ........................................................................................................................ 27
5 SETTING .........................................................................................................................................28
5.1 LANGUAGE .................................................................................................................................29
5.2 SENSOR ID FORMAT .................................................................................................................. 30
5.3 PRESSURE UNIT .........................................................................................................................31
5.4 TEMPERATURE UNIT ...................................................................................................................32

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5.5 ABOUT ...................................................................................................................................... 33
6 UPDATE ..........................................................................................................................................33
7 HELP ...............................................................................................................................................34

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1 Using This Manual
We provide tool usage instructions in this manual. Below are the conventions
we used in the manual.
1.1 Bold Text
Bold text is used to highlight selectable items such as buttons and menu
options.
Example:
Select Diagnostic from the Home screen of the i50Pro application.
1.2 Symbols and Icons
1.2.1 Solid Spot
Operation tips and lists that apply to specific tool are introduced by a solid
spot ●.
Example:
When VIN hotkey is selected, a menu that lists all available options displays.
Menu options include:
●Automatic Read
●Scan VIN
●Manual Entry
1.2.2 Arrow Icon
An arrow icon indicates a procedure.
Example:
To connect to wall plug:
1. Connect the USB Type-C charge cable to scanner and plug it to the wall
socket.
2. Press the power switch of the scan tool to power it on; meanwhile the
scanner tool starts charging automatically also.
1.2.3 Note and Important Message
Note
A NOTE provides helpful information such as additional explanations, tips,
and comments.
Example:
NOTE
Test results do not necessarily indicate a faulty component or system.

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Important
IMPORTANT indicates a situation, which if not avoided, may result in
damage to the test equipment or vehicle.
Example:
IMPORTANT
Do not soak scanner as water might find its way into the scanner.
2Introduction
Foxwell PTS1000 is a newly developed portable, affordable and powerful
TPMS tool. By simple connecting with computer, it can support TPMS sensor
activation, programming and relearns with the easiest operations which
provides a cost effective and efficient tools for the car owners and DIYers.
2.1 Startup
This product includes two parts, PTS1000 software and PTS1000 tool. The
two parts are connected together to complete the TPMS related functions.
The specific startup process is as follows.
2.1.1 PTS1000 Tool
This section illustrates external features, ports and connectors of the tool.
Figure 2-1 Sample PTS1000 Tool

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1The power supply and activating sensor indicator light: The power
indicator light is always on after the device is started. It will flash when the sensor
is activated, and is always on after activation;
25 sensors activating indicator light: Indicator light is on after the
corresponding tire sensor is activated successfully; It flashes when the activation
fails;
3Power button: Press and hold the button for 3s will turn on the device and
the power indicator will light up; if the USB cable is not plugged in, press and hold
the button for 3s it will be turned off and the power indicator will turn off too; Click
the power button to switch the tire position;
4Activating button: After selecting the specific vehicle or OE number, the
data will be automatically downloaded to the PTS1000 tool. After the download is
complete, unplug the USB cable and press this button to activate the sensor.
2.1.2 PTS1000 Software
After installing the PTS1000 software, a shortcut key will be generated on the
desktop.
Figure 2-2 Sample PTS1000 Software Icon
1. Double-click the icon to start the software. If the PTS1000 tool is not
connected to the computer, the startup interface will be shown as below,
prompting the customer to "Connect devices PTS1000 via USB".

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Figure 2-3 Sample PTS1000 Software Startup Interface
2. Connect the device to the computer through the USB cable. After
successful connection, the "Car Selection Interface" will appear.
Figure 2- 4 Sample Vehicle Selection Interface
2.2 Accessories
This section lists the accessories that go with the tool. If you find any of the
following items missing from your package, contact your local dealer for
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Table 2- 1 Accessories
2.3 Technical Specifications
Table 2- 2 Technical Specification
Item
Description
Operation Temperature
0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F)
Storage Temperature
-20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F)
Power
9V Li-polymer battery
Radio Reception
315MHz and 433 MHz
Dimensions
188*38*210mm
Weight
0.5KG

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3 Vehicle Selection
There are two ways to select the car model: "Manual Selection" and "OE
Selection".
Figure 3-1 Sample Manual Selection
Figure 3-2 Sample OE Selection
1. Manual selection: select the corresponding vehicle by selecting the brand,
model and year;
2. OE selection: select the corresponding vehicle by selecting the sensor
brand and OE number;
3. It can switch to the corresponding sales area (the domestic version only
has the Chinese area);
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5. After selecting the vehicle, click the "enter" button to enter the function
interface.
3.1 Manual Selection
The manual selection interface is shown in the below figures: select the
brand, model, and year in turn. When selecting a brand and model, you can
directly enter the brand and model through the "Search Bar" to jump to the
brand and model to be selected; you can also click the "letter navigation bar"
under the "query dialog", it will automatically jump to the brand starting with
the letter.
Figure 3-3 Sample Manual Selection - Brand Selection Interface
Figure 3-4 Sample Manual Selection - Model Selection Interface

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Figure 3-5 Sample Manual Car Selection Interface
3.2 OE Selection
The OE selection interface is shown in below figures , and the vehicle
selection is performed by selecting "sensor brand" and part number (OE
number) at one time.
Figure 3-6 Sample OE Selection Interface
"OE number" is the abbreviation of the original sensor number, which is
unique and almost all original sensors will print the OE number, sensor ID
and other information on the sensor surface.

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Figure 3-7 Sample A Original Sensor
Figure 3-8 Sample B Original Sensor

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Figure 3-9 Sample C Original Sensor
Figure 3-10 Sample D Original Sensor
1. The position marked with 1 is the OE number of the sensor. The OE
numbers of the four original sensors above are: PMV-C210, 13598773,
QY2001A1, 25920615;

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2. The position marked with 2 is the ID information of the sensor. The ID
numbers of the four original sensors above are: BAC6329 (hexadecimal),
589A4B90 (hexadecimal), 3A012426, 1656642260 (decimal);
3. The position marked 3 is the manufacturer of the sensor. It may also be on
the back of sensor.
4 TPMS Function
This function mainly include, TPMS sensor activation, TPMS sensor
programming (only FOXWELL sensor programming) and sensor relearn
guide. After selecting the vehicle, click the "Enter" button to enter the TPMS
related functions by which the activation and programming data will be
downloaded to the PTS1000 tool.
Figure 4-1 Sample Data Downloading Interface
If the data download is completed, it will enter the TPMS function interface.
The software will show how to activate the sensor and obtain tire pressure
data as shown in Figure 4-2, 4-3, 4-4, 4-5, 4-6. Otherwise, the download
failure prompt interface will appear and it prompts the customer to unplug the
PTS1000 tool.If the model has activated the sensor, the sensor information
will be displayed directly after entering, as shown in Figure 4-7;
After entering the activation interface, there are 3 function buttons at the
bottom, which are:
1. Vehicle favorite: You can save frequently used models as favorites, and
use them next time;
2. Read activation data: Click this button to read the data of the activated
sensor of the device;
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Figure 4-2 prompts the customer to unplug the PTS1000 tool to activate the
vehicle tire pressure sensor;
Figure 4-2 Sample Unplug The PTS1000 Tool
Figure 4-3 prompts the customer to activate the tire pressure sensor in the
order of left front, right front, left rear, right rear, and spare tire (if any);
Figure 4-3 Sample Active Sensors
Figure 4-4 prompts the customer to switch to the desired tire.