Turn Key Simret 4000 User manual

Turnkey Instruments Ltd
Simret 4000
Quick Reference Guide
Always observe safe working procedures when accelerating and stopping the vehicle.
The SIMRET 4000 is operated via its single Click control. The central OK button may be single-clicked,
double-clicked or held-down. The surrounding arrow buttons are used to navigate menus. To switch-on,
hold-down OK for more than one second then release (the instrument will switch off automatically).
BRAKE TESTING
For brake testing, locate SIMRET against a forward bulkhead so that it cannot move under hard braking,
try to position the instrument so that it is as near parallel to the ground surface as possible. The arrow on
the instrument should point forwards. Fit the Pedal Pad by sliding its clip or wrapping its velcro over the
brake pedal,
To proceed with the brake test, click OK on the Brake Testing option in the Start or Main Menu. If the
Bluetooth feature is ON, the instrument will attempt to wirelessly pair with its Pedal Pad. Switch on the Pedal
Pad and wait until the instrument has paired with it, indicated by the light on the Pedal Pad remaining on.
If not successful, single click OK to try again or hold-down and release to abandon. If preferred, connect
the wired Pedal Pad to the DIN connector.
From the Brake Testing Menu select the Plant Name and Test Conditions then single-click on Proceed.
The tester’s name cannot be changed at this point, only from the Main Menu. The Test Reference Number
need not be changed, it will increase by one after each test up to 30,000.
Only click on Proceed if the vehicle is stationar y and on a gradient representative of the test course and the
SIMRET is properly located. The instrument will measure the gradient at this point, when prompted press
  until it indicates the true gradient of the ground at this point. This compensates for any misalignment
of the instrument. Single-click OK to proceed once the gradient has been set.
Now single-click on the Brake Type to be tested.
The instrument is now armed and the BLUE light will illuminate, safely accelerate to the test speed and
apply the brakes until the vehicle comes to a complete stop. The screen displays the various stages of the
test. Click to Accept or Reject the results. The GREEN pass or RED fail light will illuminate as appropriate.
You will then be asked if you want to do another test.
Please refer to the full instruction booklet for more brake testing
options and more information about brake testing.

REVIEW
Single-click Review Results to display stored test results. Change the Test Number to be reviewed by
highlighting, clicking OK, and then use  . The display shows the results summaries as you move though
the stored tests. Single-click when the required test is reached.
Single-click More to see more detailed results for the test including the instrument set-up used and any
errors or warnings given. The test can also be selected for later printing (Mark for Print) or later erasing
(Mark for Erase). If printing is selected, you may optionally choose to print graphs, either individually or
overlaid, and the test settings. Any error report will always be printed.
Single-click Graph to display a graph of the test results. Scroll through the graph with   or hold-down
to animate. Use  to change the graph, the options to the right of the graph will flash between: change
plot (e.g. brake ratio, distance, speed, etc), change span (e.g. 0 to 100%, 0 to 50%, etc), change zoom.
(i.e. expand time axis). Single-Click OK on the required option; the axis name will then flash, use   and
single-click OK to select the required axis name, span or zoom.
The fixed solid line on the graph is the time reference line. The dashed lines represent the times of the
external start trigger and the start and end of deceleration.
Single-click to close the graph and review other results.
Single-click Print to print this test now, regardless of the whether or not the test has been marked for print.
The printer will turn on automatically if it has been paired previously, if not switch-on first by pressing its >>
button to pair. Printing graphs and settings may be skipped depended on the chosen options. If the graphs
are printed, they can be overlaid or printed individually. The solid lines on the graphs correspond, as above,
to the external start trigger and the start and end of deceleration. Press and hold OK to abandon a print.
Single-click Quit to return to the previous menu
STORAGE
Always return the Simret 4000 to its protective case after use. Connect the captive battery charging lead
to the underside. This ensures the Simret 4000, Simret 4000 Printer and Simret 4000 Pedal Pad are all
recharged when the battery charger is connected. A full battery recharge takes about 12 hours, the units
can be left on permanent charge or given a top-up charge each month. See instructions if battery is flat.
Turnkey Instruments Ltd
Turnkey Instruments Limited, 1 & 2 Dalby Court,
Gadbrook Business Centre, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7TN, UK.
0800 195 8887 (UK only) [phone]
www.simret.eu
© 2010, Turnkey, MJL, Issue 5, June 2010.