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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 TPMS trigger 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.
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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.
CONTENTS CONTENTS Page content Page INTRODUCTION ............................ 2 GUARA N TEE ............................ 3 SAFETY INFORMATION ..........................4 SAFETY MESSAGE CONVENTIONS USED................... 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................4 1 USING THIS MANUAL ..........................8 1.1 BOLD TEXT ..........................8 1.2 SYMBOLS AND ICONS ......................... 8 1.2.1 Solid Spot ..........................
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9.1 UPDATE THE TPMS TRIGGER TOOL.................... 25 9.2 USER MANUAL ........................... 27 9.3 UPDATE TOOL SETTINGS ......................27 Note: Draper Tools accepts no responsibility for any accident or injury arising from servicing the vehicles system. When interpreting results from the vehicle, always follow the...
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: Press the ENTER button to select. 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 .
German DEKRA estimated that 41% of accidents with physical injuries are linked to tyre problems , according to their investigation. 2.2 About FCR-TPMS TPMS trigger tool is a universal TPM sensor decoder or activator. It accurately activates and decodes TPM sensors and displays the data or any faults.
2.2.1 Descriptions This section illustrates external features, ports and connectors of the tool. Figure 2-1 Front View 1 Diagnostic Port - provides connection between the service tool and vehicle. 2 LCD Display - shows menus, test results and operation tips. 3 Function Keys / Shortcut keys - three keys that correspond with “buttons”...
1. Press the power switch to power on the tool, and the unit will display the Main Menu. 2. Hold the power switch for one 1 seconds and the release to power down the FCR-TPMS, and the “Bye Bye” message displays. The tool powers down automatically after a period of inactivity.
3.2.2 Charging via Personal Computer with USB Cable The TPMS trigger tool can also be charged through the USB port. To charge via USB cable 1. Insert the small end of the USB cable to the USB port at the right side of the TPMS trigger tool and the large end to a computer.
This section illustrates how to use the TPMS trigger tool to activate and decode TPM sensor data. The FCR-TPMS is designed to activate all know TPM sensors and decode data including sensor ID, tyre pressure, temperature, battery condition, and OE part number, and to warn of a wrong sensor installed, missing or faulty sensor, duplicate ID, and incorrect sensor mode.
1. Scroll with the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight Vehicle Selection from the Main Menu and press the YES key to start. Figure 4-3 Sample Application Menu 2. On each screen that appears, select the correct option and then press the YES key. Do this until the complete vehicle information is entered.
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4. Depending on test results, one of the following possible scenarios may display. Sensor Type Illustration Description TPMS sensor was successfully activated and Successful decoded. The FCR-TPMS emits a series of tones Sensor Read and displays pressure at wheel location.
The search period expires without reading a Failed Sensor TPM. The emits a single audible beep Read and displays “No sensor detected.” Repeat the test process to verify. A sensor with a duplicate ID has been read. emits three audible beep and Duplicate ID displays “Sensor ID duplicate.”...
[Pos] – Indicates the wheel sensor position. [ID-H/D] – Shows sensor ID data. [KPa/Psi/Bar] – Indicates wheel pressure. [℃/℉] – Indicates wheel temperature. [BAT] – Indicates battery condition. [Fre.] – Indicates the frequency of the sensor. NOTE Anytime while doing the TPMS test, press HELP key to read the sensor make, OEM part no., and relearn information for the vehicle being tested.
This section illustrates how to check RF Remote Keyless Entry (key FOB) with the trigger tool. The FCR-TPMS tests 315MHz and 433MHz key fobs only, and checks only for a signal present. To test the check RF Remote Keyless Entry: 1.
6 TPM Audit Report The FCR-TPMS is capable of presenting all of its stored TPM data in an HTML files when connected to a PC via an USB cable. To view the TPM audit report 1. Insert the small end of the USB cable to the USB port at the right side of the TPMS trigger tool and the large end to a computer.
Wheels to Test 7.1 Select Language Selecting Language opens a screen that allows you to choose system language. The TPMS trigger tool is set to display English menus by default. To configure system language 1. Scroll with the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight Language from Setup menu and press the YES key.
Figure 7-4 Sample Beeper On/Off Selection Screen 7.3 Configure Auto Power-off Interval Selecting Auto Power-off opens a dialog box that allows you to set automatic power-off interval of the trigger tool to save battery life. Auto power off is not operational when charging. The maximum interval is 20 minutes and the minimal is 1 minute.
Figure 7-7 Sample Contrast Setup Screen 2. Use the UP/DOWN key to adjust and press the ENTER key to save and return. Figure 7-8 Sample Contrast Change Screen 7.5 Toggle Backlight ON/OFF Selecting Backlight Set opens a dialog box that allows you to turn backlight on/off. Turning backlight off will save battery life.
Figure 7-11 Sample ID Format Setup Screen 2. Press the UP/DOWN arrow key select a format and press the YES key to save and return. Figure 7-12 Sample ID Format Selection Screen 7.7 Configure Pressure Unit Selecting Pressure Unit opens a screen that allows you to set the pressure unit in kPa, PSI or bar. To configure pressure unit 1.
1. Scroll with the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight Temperature Unit from Setup menu and press the YES key. Figure 7-15 Sample Temperature Unit Setup Screen 2. Press the UP/DOWN arrow key select an item and press the YES key to save and return. Figure 7-16 Sample Temperature Unit Selection Screen 7.9 Configure Wheel Mode Selecting Wheels to Test option opens a screen that allows you to select one wheel or all wheels...
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To view information of your TPMS trigger tool 1. Scroll with the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight Tool Information of the main menu and press the YES key. Figure 8-1 Sample Main Manu 2. A screen with detailed information of the TPMS trigger tool displays. Figure 8-2 Sample Tool Information Screen 3.
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