Obdstar TP50 User manual

TP50 User Manual
TP50 User Manual
Statement
This handbook is the manual of TP50. Without the written permission from
the manufacturer, any company or individual shall not copy or backup it in
any form (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise).This
manual is only operating instructions for TP50. If any result caused by using it
on other equipment, the company does not assume any responsibility for it.
If not quality problems of TP50，such as equipment failure caused by user
abuse or misuse, unauthorized disassembly, repair equipment yourself, not
operate or maintain by the instructions, lose it, the repair will not be free.
Other product names mentioned in this manual are in order to describe how
to use TP50, and their copyrights are still observed by the original company.
TP50 and files are used for normal vehicles maintenance. If used for illegal
purposes, the company does not assume legal responsibility.
Note:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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.

TP50 User Manual
Content
Chapter 1 : Summary………………………………………………………………………………1
1.1 Features……………………………………………………………………………………1
1.1.1 Advantages…………………………………………………………………….1
1.1.2 Durability…………………………………………………………………………1
1.2 Introduction of the device……………………………………………………………2
1.2.1 The main unit and accessories……………………………………………2
1.3 Hardware technical specification……………………………………………………3
1.4 Functions setting…………………………………………………………………………4
1.4.1 Functions selection…………………………………………………………4
1.4.1.1 Activate tire pressure sensor……………………………………5
1.4.2 System Setting………………………………………………………………7
1.4.2.1 Language selection…………………………………………………7
1.4.2.2 Font setting…………………………………………………………8
1.4.2.3 Metric/Inch……………………………………………………………8
1.4.2.4 Data logging…………………………………………………………9
1.4.3 System information…………………………………………………………9
1.4.4 Device self-test………………………………………………………………10
Chapter 2: How to update software for TP50…………………………………………10
2.1 Update tool software installation………………………………………………10
2.2Register……………………………………………………………………………13
2.3 Software updating……………………………………………………………………14

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Chapter 1 : Summary
1.1.Features
1.1.1. Advantages
●Multi-language environment can be applied in different countries and
regions.
●The main unit system adopts ARM high speed chip to keep it running fast,
stable and anti-jamming.
●Updating via TF card at any moment.
●Modern design and high-definition true color screen realize the integration
of automotive industry and electronic information technologies and make auto
diagnosis and key programming easier, practical and economical.
1.1.2 Durability
●Integrity structure design makes it crack resistance, shock resistance and
durable.
●Industrial design ensures the tool work stably under tough environment,
such as high and low temperatures.

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1.2 Introduction of the device
1.2.1 The main unit and accessories(Picture as below)
Number
Name
Instruction
①
Induction Coil
Turn it towards the Tire Pressure Sensor
②
TF card slot
To keep diagnostic program or data
③
Charging Interface
Connect with the charger
④
F1
Keyboard input option key
⑤
Left
To left
⑥
Power Button
Turn ON/OFF the device
⑦
Help
Enter the information page
⑧
ESC
Exit or give up

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⑨
Down
Down
⑩
Right
To right
⑪
OK
OK
⑫
Up
Up
⑬
F2
Keyboard input option key
⑭
Test
Start TPMS test
(with the Tire Pressure Sensor activated)
⑮
Display Screen
Show information
⑯
USB Interface
Connect with USB cable
⑰
Testing cable port
Connect to the main test cable
NOTE：
1. shows the device is in charging
2. shows the power capacity of the device
3. Power ON: short press the Power Button to turn on the device
4. Power OFF: press the Power Button for 2 seconds until the device vibrates
5. Auto Power OFF: the device will automatically turn off, if it stays standby
for 5 minutes without any operation
6. Charge: Please charge the device with the attached USB cable and power
adapter. Any other non-permited power will possibly cause the device
damage and warranty invalidation. Please charge the device for 2hours
before use.
1.3 Hardware technical specification
Dimension: 202mm(L)*106mm(W)*31.6mm(H)
CPU : ARM7
Power Supply:DC12V
Operation Power:DC12V
Operation Temperature: -20~60℃
Display Screen: 320×240

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1.4 Functions setting
Power on，and then press ENTER on the screen，then go to the function
setting, setting information as shown below:
1.4.1 Function selection
Select different functions according to different requirements.
Note: Software numbers and functions are different according to different
product configuration. Further detailed information, please contact your
distributor.

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1.4.1.1 Activate tire pressure sensor
Choose the test vehicle model, as below.
Press UP/Down Button to choose Press OK Button to conform.
Confirm the vehicle model, then operate as follow:
1) Press UP/Down and Left/Right Button to choose the tire you need, then
press Test Button to activate the sensor. Please put the device right
beside the valve and towards the sensor.
After the test finished, the screen will show 3 feedback icons :
“”“ ”“D”
Successfully read the sensor
Operation failure or the wrong sensor
DID repeat (only for the All Wheels Mode)

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2）Click 'OK' to enter All Wheels Test page
3）Press UP/Down and Left/Right Button to choose more function,
then click 'OK' to enter, as below:

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1.4.2 System setting
Select system setting, language and contrast can be adjusted, as shown
below:
1.4.2.1 Language selection
This device supports simplified Chinese, traditional Chinese, English, Russia,
Greek, Spanish, Italian. In the language directory, select required language
by Up and Down and press ENTER to confirm it.

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1.4.2.2 Font setting
According to requirement, select different font.
1.4.2.3 Metric/Inch
According to different requirements, select the Metric/Inch by the up and
down keys, and press ENTER to confirm as show below,

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1.4.2.4 Data logging
Any problems during testing, please use the Data Logging function to record
the test process and send the data to us. Select ON by the up and down keys
and press ENTER to confirm, shown as below,
Note: Every time you need to select ON if you want to record the data before
testing car.
1.4.3 System information
System information includes product serial number, hardware version,
software version, release date, register password, etc.

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1.4.4 Device self-test
Device self-test includes screen display, keyboard testing. hardware self-
testing, etc. If it cannot show enough pictures on the screen, keyboard not
work, and hardware self-test not get through, please return this TP50 to the
manufacturer.
Chapter 2: How to update software for TP50
2.1 Update tool software installation
Login our website:http://en.obdstar.com and click “One Key Upgrade”.
Download the update tool and diagnostic software, double click , then go to
the next step:
Step 1：Click “Next”

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Step 2: Click “Next
Step 3: Wait for several minutes then the installation finished

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Step 4: Click “Finish”
After Update Tool installation completed, click the Update Tool software icon
on desktop to start the update tools. The main interface is as shown below:

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2.2 Register
Click “Sign up” to fill in user information. Username can be Chinese characters
or the combination of alphabet and numbers.
Serial number and register password can be referred to System information in
the device.( Figure 1.4.3）

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2.3 Software updating
Operation steps as following:
Step 1: Remove the TF card from your device.
Insert your TF card into computer.
Step 2：Open update tool and login
Step 3: Click the source menu, choose the program you want to update, click
it and confirm.
Step 4: Click and select all the software then click “update”
Step 5: Wait for several minutes then the updating finished
Note：For new update software and questions during updating,
please contact your distributor.