TECNOMOTOR TPM-02 User manual

How to use the TPM-02
CONTROL, DIAGNOSIS AND CODING TOOL
FOR TPMS SYSTEMS
Operating Instructions
(ENGLISH)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Symbols used in the manual .............................................................................................5
2. Safety rules........................................................................................................................5
3. Upon receipt......................................................................................................................7
4. Package contents...............................................................................................................7
4.1 OBD Option ..................................................................................................................7
5. Maintenance and care .......................................................................................................7
6. How to power on/off the equipment .................................................................................8
7. Recharging the equipment (par.7) ....................................................................................8
8. Settings..............................................................................................................................8
9. What is a TPMS system? ..................................................................................................9
10. TPMS indicator lights ...................................................................................................9
11. Type of sensors............................................................................................................10
12. How to position the equipment ...................................................................................11
13. Functions .....................................................................................................................12
13.1. Keypad .......................................................................................................................12
13.2. Sensor Test.................................................................................................................12
13.3. Tightening Torques ....................................................................................................14
13.4. Part Number ...............................................................................................................15
13.5. Tire Rotation and Sensor Replacement......................................................................16
13.6. Car Test ......................................................................................................................17
14. Test database ...............................................................................................................18
14.1. Vehicle Data Log: ......................................................................................................19
14.2. Sensors Data Log: ......................................................................................................19
14.3. Upload to PC:.............................................................................................................19
15. Vehicle remote control test .........................................................................................19
16. Sensor installation/removal procedure........................................................................20
16.1. Maintenance equipment required for TPMS-equipped tires......................................20
16.2. Sensor replacement ....................................................................................................21
16.3. Servicing the sensor with the tire installed. ...............................................................22
17. Tire removal ................................................................................................................23
17.1. Breaking the bead.......................................................................................................23
17.2. Breaking the upper bead ............................................................................................24
17.3. Breaking the lower bead ............................................................................................24
17.4. Tire installation ..........................................................................................................25
17.5. Seating the lower bead ...............................................................................................25
17.6. Seating the external bead ...........................................................................................25
18. Hardware and software requirements for update/data upload PC...............................26
19. UP DATING THE TOOL (PRENDERE PARTE AGGIO TPM1)................................27

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Foreword
Dear Customer,
Thanks for choosing our product. This product has been designed to give you years of
satisfactory service. To ensure this, please read this User Manual thoroughly before
using the product and keep the manual in a safe place for future reference.
Our exhaustive range of products sets a new standard in TPMS (Tire Pressure
Monitoring System) diagnostics while offering an aesthetically pleasing design.
All of our products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards.
TPM-02 will prove an indispensable tool for:
•Checking sensor operation before servicing the tires (when vehicle is brought
in for service or repair).
•Establishing proper operation of the TPMS system when the customer picks up
the vehicle.
•Determining why the “Tire Pressure” (TPMS) light turns on.
•Ensuring that sensor provides accurate pressure and temperature readings.
•Measuring the pressure of wireless tires (with no need to unscrew valve cap
and connect a compressed air line with pressure gauge).
•Enabling time-saving, safe repair procedures with reference information (such
as torque figures or part numbers) always handy to avoid damage due to
improper procedures.
•Ensuring that sensors are refitted in their original positions after service
(positioning tool)
•Perform a TPMS coding operation after a sensor replacement.

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1. Symbols used in the manual
This symbol calls attention to important information concerning
operation and safety.
This symbol calls attention to important information and tips aimed
at ensuring proper operation of the equipment.
This symbol calls attention to important instructions concerning
maintenance of electrical parts.
This symbol calls attention to important service instructions.
2. Safety rules
To recharge the equipment, it is mandatory to use the power
supply unit supplied by Tecnomotor S.p.A. Item No. 1800155.
Tecnomotor shall not be liable for damage to equipment in the
event other power supply units are used.
This appliance has been designed and tested to ensure safe
operation.
The user is required to observe the information and warnings
p
rovided in this manual to ensure safe operation and preserve the
safety features of the appliance.
WARNING : For equipment package maintenance and handling
after equipment installation, the provisions of Legislative Decrees
DDLL 626 of 19/9/94 and 242 of 19/3/96 apply. Use appropriate
tools to open package.

CAUTION : USE UTMOST CARE !!!
Do not allow operation of this equipment by unqualified
persons. It is the owner's responsibility to keep warning labels
and rating plates clean and legible.
This manual is subject to changes and updates.
Be sure to read the update and customization instructions included
in this manual.
The manual is divided into sections for ease of reference. Manual
instructions - especially those concerning maintenance - are
intended for use by specialized technical personnel with good
knowledge of mechanics, electromechanics or of the operation of
computerized unit-based systems. The system has been designed
to facilitate operation and troubleshooting, with a wide
range of display messages providing detailed indications to help
locate problems.
Please read these instructions carefully before operating the
equipment.
Collect this manual and all literature supplied with the equipment
in a file folder and keep it with the machine where operators can
easily access it.
Make sure installation has been performed in compliance with all
applicable regulations and standards.
Read this manual carefully and learn how to use the equipment
properly and safely.
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Be sure to observe applicable accident prevention rules when
operating and servicing the equipment.
In the event of unauthorized changes to the equipment, the
manufacturer shall not be liable for any resulting damage
or incident. Please note that bypassing or removing safety devices
is in violation of workplace safety rules in force in the user's
country.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could avoid the
users’ authority to operate this equipment.
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3. Upon receipt
Upon receipt, check packing and product components for damage in the presence of
the carrier. Liability for transport damage attaches to the forwarding agent or carrier.
Report any damage, giving details of the nature and severity of the damage, in the
shipping document and file a claim against forwarding agent or carrier.
4. Package contents
Package contains:
•1 TPM-02 sensor tester
•1 USB connection cable for PC connection
•1 CD-ROM with product update utility
•1 externatl Power Supply.
4.1 OBD Option
Through this optional it is possible to connect the tool to the ECU of the vehicle in
order to carry out the following procedures:
Flashing the ECU when the sensor is replaced
Flashing the ECU when rotating the tires
Adjust when possible the alarm threshold, set the winter tires etc.
Read and delete the malfunctions
The optional kit includes a SD card and intelligent OBD cable
5. Maintenance and care
Please follow these instructions to avoid malfunction or unexpected failures:
- Do not drop or knock the equipment.
- Avoid spilling fluids on the equipment.
- Do not use batteries other than those specified in this manual.
- Do not service the equipment when it is in operation.
- Do not clean the equipment when it is in operation.
- Keep the package for safe handling

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6. How to power on/off the equipment
Touch the key to power on the equipment.
Touch key to power off the equipment. The equipment will power off
automatically when no buttons have been pressed for 10 minutes to save battery life.
7. Recharging the equipment (par.7)
The batteries placed inside the equipment are charged. The equipment may only be
recharged using power supply . In the event the equipment should run fully flat, it
will take about 3 hours to fully recharge it.
8. Settings
Step Screen page Description
1 Select option SETUP from the main menu page
2 Selecting LANGUAGE user can choose from:
French, Italian, English, Portuguese, Spanish and
German
3 Selecting MEASURMENT UNIT user can select
it for different parameters.
Pressure (bar / psi / KPa)
Temperature (C/F)
Torque (Nm / FtLbs)
4 Selecting COUNTRY it’s possible to setup the
Operating Frequency of the tool.
USA (315Mhz)
EUROPE (433Mhz)

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5 Selecting ALARM it’s possible to enable or
disable SOUND and VIBRATION
6 Selecting RELEASE the tool will show software
infos:
FW VERSION
DB VERSION
SERIAL: XXXXXX
9. What is a TPMS system?
The TPMS or Tire Pressure Monitoring System continually monitors tire pressures
and temperatures and sends the information to the body computer to have it displayed
on the instrument panel. The system is made up of an ECU placed inside the cab that
receives radio frequency pressure and temperature signals from four sensors installed
inside the tires.
When the vehicle is running, the sensors transmit their signals every 20-30 seconds
approximately. In the event of a significant pressure variation, transmission interval is
shortened to 8-10 seconds.
When the vehicle is at standstill, transmission interval may vary between 10 and 40
minutes, depending on the type of sensor installed.
10. TPMS indicator lights
Outlined below are the most significant TPMS indicator lights.
Depending on the type of vehicle, this light may
indicate one of the following conditions:
•Turns on to indicate that the pressure of
one or more tires is above or below the
specified rated pressure.
•Turns on to indicate a TPMS malfunction
(for instance, when one of the sensors is
malfunctioning).
• Light operation may vary to differentiate
indications when tire pressure has
crossed the warning or alert thresholds.

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Tire location indicator
This light indicates the location of the under- or
overinflated tire.
The light may be associated with a display
message.
Display messages “Check tire pressure ”
Audio Alarms
Audio alarm for wrong tire pressure or TPMS
malfunction
11. Type of sensors
Sensors may be grouped into two broad categories, depending on whether they are
incorporated into valve body or not as shown in the table below.
Design 1
The valve shown in the figure is made up two elements:
- pressure sensor
- valve body
Valve body is made up of four elements: retaining screw, valve,
nut and valve cap.
Design 2
The valve shown in the figure is a single component that
incorporates both pressure sensor and tire valve. This valve
design also features a grommet/O-ring (to keep air from escaping
past the hole in the rim), a nut and the valve cap.
In design 1, valve and sensor may be replaced separately when
needed; in design 2, valve and sensor are replaced as a set.

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12. How to position the equipment
The equipment incorporates a low-frequency antenna to transmit sensor data. An
arrow
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; on the top panel of the equipment shows where the tip of the antenna is
located. In order to properly energize the valve, the equipment must be aligned with
valve body as shown in the figure below. Anyway, the equipment must be placed
over the tire and tilted towards valve body.
Correct position
This set-up ensures the ideal condition for low-frequency data transmission to the
sensor installed inside the tire. Other set-ups, like that shown in the next figure, could
lead to noise between equipment and valve. This prevents communication between
the two and makes accurate sensor diagnosis impossible.
WRONG position

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13. Functions
13.1. Keypad
The equipment is equipped with a 7-button keypad featuring:
1) On/Off button to power on and off the equipment
2) Up, Down, Left e Right arrow buttons for browsing
3) Enter button to confirm selection or acknowledge display messages
4) Esc button to go back to previous menu or cancel an operation in progress.
13.2. Sensor Test
When you select this function, the tester will attempt to actuate the sensor and
configure the receivers to verify correct valve data transmission.
Step Screen page Description
1 Select option TPM CHECK from the main
menu page
2 Select vehicle make
3 Select vehicle model
1
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4 Select vehicle's year of manufacture
5 Select Sensor Check
6 The tester will attempt to actuate the sensor by
sending it a low-frequency signal.
7 If the tester receives the correct data from the
valve, it will beep and display pressure,
temperature, battery state and ID (identification
code). Press Enter to go to the next menu.
8 This menu offers the following options:
•ESC to go back to tester main menu.
•to repeat the test without going back
to main menu in the event the tester was
unable to communicate with the sensor.
•lets you save the test to tester
memory.
Step 7: In some cases, the sensor will transmit data if it senses a
pressure variation of a least 0.2 bar in the tire. When the tester shows a
message reading Deflate tire, it means that you need to induce a
pressure variation in order to enable valve data transmission.
Step 7 : If the tester receives data in the wrong format but signal is the
correct frequency, message “f=433MHz Sensor not recognized” is
displayed. If the tester did not receive the frequency signal either,
message “No signal received”.
Step 8: When ID and pressure data is not displayed, the sensor is
likely to be malfunctioning. To determine whether the sensor is
actually faulty, test the other vehicle sensors; if ID and pressure
values from the other sensors are displayed correctly, the sensor is
faulty.

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Step 8: battery state “ko” means that sensor battery is flat and sensor
must be replaced. Battery state “vv” means that the battery is not fully
charged; when this is the case, you might want to replace the sensor
to be on the safe side; definitely replace the sensor if the customer
claimed intermittent TPMS light operation. Battery state “ok” means
that sensor battery is in good working order.
13.3. Tightening Torques
This function provides an overview of sensor and wheel tightening torques;
overtightening may cause irreparable damage sensor and wheel rim.
Step Screen page Description
1 Select option Select vehicle from the main menu
page
2 Select vehicle make
3 Select vehicle model
4 Select vehicle's year of manufacture
5 Select Technical Data
6 The tester displays:
•Sensor TRQ Tightening torque for
pressure sensor
Sensor SCR
1
Tightening torque for retaining
screw of pressure sensor valve body.

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7 Clicking 3 time on the down arrow will show
also the Wheel TRQ
1
Sensor screw tightening torque is only provided for design 1, see
paragraph 10 in this manual.
13.4. Part Number
Step Screen page Description
1 Select option Select vehicle from the main menu
page
2 Select vehicle make
3 Select vehicle model
4 Select vehicle's year of manufacture
5 Select Technical Data
6 Select 4 times More info press
The tester displays the part number of the
appropriate valve for the selected vehicle. OEM
part numbers are displayed.

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13.5. Tire Rotation and Sensor Replacement
Step Screen page Description
1 Select option TPM CHECK from the main
menu page
2 Select vehicle make
3 Select vehicle model
4 Select vehicle's year of manufacture
5 Select Technical Data
6 Select More info press
7 This calls up a menu with the following options:
•“TYRE ROTATION” provides
information on what tool or technique
should be used when rotating sensors.
8 •“SENSOR REPLACEMENT” provides
information on what tool or technique
should be used when rotating sensors.
Step 6 and 7 - Possible indications are:

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- “Tester”: it indicate that it is necessary to flash the ECU of the vehicle through
OBD (p.n. 8-64500013)
- “Manual”: it indicates the a manual procedure exists and then it is necessary to
check the vehicle book
- “Drive”: This means you need to drive the vehicle at steady speed for a few
minutes (refer to vehicle manual)
13.6. Car Test
To promote transparent customer relationships, this function may be used to establish
correct operation of tire sensors when your customer brings in the vehicle for service
or picks it up.
Step Screen page Description
1 Select option TPM CHECK from the main
menu page
2 Select vehicle make
3 Select vehicle model
4 Select vehicle's year of manufacture
5 Select Car Check
6 Through the arrow keys select the tire to be
tested. Press Enter to confirm when You are
ready.

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7 The tester will attempt to actuate the sensor by
sending it a low-frequency signal.
8 If the tester receives the correct data from the
valve, it will beep and display pressure,
temperature, battery state and ID (identification
code).
Press to test the next wheel; press Esc to
return to step 6.
…. Steps 6 through 8 are repeated to test the other
vehicle wheels.
18 The tester displays a screen page with ID.
19 Is possible to see also the pressures collected
,selecting
Once the tester is finish, is possible to save it
into the test database selecting
The latter case is likely due to an oversight during the test procedure. Two valves with the same ID
installed on the same vehicle are a rare occurrence.
14. Test database
This function lets you manage, view and repeat any tests performed during past
sessions.

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14.1. Vehicle Data Log:
This function lets you view Vehicle Test results saved during past sessions. You may
also use the “Location Test” function to determine whether the sensors installed on
the vehicle are still in the same positions as when the test was saved.
Specifically, you may perform the “vehicle test” when the vehicle
is brought in (as outlined in paragraph 12.6) and save the test;
upon vehicle delivery, you may call up the vehicle log and check -
together with the owner - that sensors are operating properly and
are still in the same positions as when the vehicle was brought in. This way, you
can establish that any TPMS malfunction has nothing to do with tire repair.
14.2. Sensors Data Log:
This function lets you view Sensor Test results.
14.3. Upload to PC:
This function lets you upload all data stored in the tester to your PC via the USB port.
15. Vehicle remote control test
The purpose of this function is to check radio frequency data transmission from
vehicle remote control devices and battery charge. To ensure accurate test results,
perform this test well away from any radio frequency signal sources.
Step Screen page Description
1 Select option Remote Test from the main menu
page RKE
2 Select frequency

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3 A message to move away from other radio-
frequency source, such as automatic gates,
wireless devices, is displayed.
Then press ENTER
4 The diagnostic tester will display RF monitor as
well as the number of data received on frequency
in use.
Press ESC to exit
16. Sensor installation/removal procedure
16.1. Maintenance equipment required for TPMS-equipped tires
TPMS-equipped wheels normally use low-section tires with high speed rating or run
flat tires, either self-supporting or auxiliary-supported (PAX System or SR Support
Ring tires with insert). Tire installation/removal procedures are similar to those for
conventional tires, except for auxiliary-supported run flat tires.
To install and remove TPMS-equipped wheel tires, we recommend using the latest
tire changers which are especially suited to install low-section tires or large-size tires
on alloy wheels. It is essential that the tire changer be equipped with plastic pressure
rollers so as to ensure correct pressure during installation without damage to wheel
rim, sensor and tire bead. Shown in the picture is a tire changer suitable for TPMS-
equipped wheels.
For auxiliary-supported run flat tires (PAX System or Support Ring)
equipped with TPM sensors, you will have to use tire
removal/installation equipment approved by the tire manufacturer.
These tires require special accessories and the installation/removal
procedures are different from those used for standard tires.
Follow the installation and removal instructions and procedures
provided by the manufacturers of tire, sensor, vehicle and tire
removal/installation equipment. The information provided herein is
general information applicable to most sensors found in the market.
In addition to the appropriate tire changer, when you change sensors you will also
need suitable sensor replacement kits that include one or more wrenches, O-rings,
valve caps in different colours, valve body and valve insert. Kit contents may vary
depending on sensor type (see paragraph 10.0) and brand.