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- Page 1 User Manual Version 2.014 AutoStop Mini Plus...
- Page 2 Under no circumstances shall Auto Test Products be responsible for any loss of data or income or any special, incidental, consequential or indirect damages howsoever caused.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Downloading via Bluetooth ................. 21 Using the Data Logger software ................ 26 SPECIFICATION ....................28 Hardware Specifications ..................28 Features ....................... 28 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE................29 Return of AutoStop Mini Plus for Calibration ........... 29 6.1.1 Packaging ..................... 29 6.1.2 Shipping......................29 6.1.3 Documentation ..................... -
Page 4: Autostop Mini Plus
UNPACKING AND FIRST TIME USE Congratulations on your choice of an AutoStop Mini Plus. Please take the time to read this User’s Manual before using the AutoStop Mini Plus in the field. Incorrect or inappropriate use of this instrument may void the warranty. Retain the packing materials for future shipping and transport of the unit for calibration every two years. -
Page 5: For Your Safety
WATER-RESISTANCE Your device is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES When connecting to any other device, read its user's guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual v2.014 Page 3... -
Page 6: Operation
Attach the Mini Plus to the dashboard, front passenger seat, foot well or centre console so that the screen is clearly visible and the buttons are accessible. AutoStop Mini Plus is self-aligning by identifying its orientation during acceleration at the beginning of each test - Mini Plus can be installed at any angle facing any orientation, but must be secure for the entire duration of the test as movement can cause wrong deceleration readings. -
Page 7: Running The Test
3.4 Running the Test Turn on AutoStop Mini Plus by pressing ON/OFF. The Mini Plus will go through a start-up procedure and show the calibration due date. The display will show “Test?” press ‘ENTER’. The Mini Plus will initialise the test procedure by prompting the user to enter “Examiner ID”, “Customer Name”... -
Page 8: Test Instructions Summary
Press ENTER to repeat the → test or to go to main menu. Must: – Fix Mini Plus securely – Install in a stationary vehicle – Must drive in a straight line AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual v2.014 Page 6... -
Page 9: Other Functions
Note: When Mini Plus is not able to find a Bluetooth printer it will display “No printer found” and "Find printer? Y/N" messages on the LCD screen. Switch OFF the Bluetooth printer and switch it back ON and select “Find printer? Y” from Mini Plus to retry printing. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual v2.014 Page 7... -
Page 10: Menu Reference
Stabilising… This is when the unit is checking its stability Ready to go… Accelerate the vehicle to the desired speed Prelude… This indicates forward motion of the test vehicle. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual v2.014 Page 8... - Page 11 Clear Results? This is to clear the Press ENTER to results stored on Mini clear stores data or → Plus press to go back to the main menu AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual v2.014 Page 9...
- Page 12 Note: press ‘1’ to toggle → or Press to view daylight saving. When date or Press daylight saving is enabled, ENTER to go to ‘*’ will be displayed on main menu LCD. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual v2.014 Page 10...
- Page 13 Note: If Bluetooth printer ENTER to save is disabled, the printing settings and return. will occur via RS232. Language? This allows users to Press ENTER to change the unit view available interface language. languages AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual v2.014 Page 11...
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Page 14: Downloading
The latest version of the AUTOSTOP™ Mini Plus datalogger software can be freely obtained from the Internet by opening the following URL: (Select ‘All products’ then select AutoStop Mini Plus) http://autotest.net.au/ When the above link opens, select ‘Datalogger Software’ link under ‘Downloads’. Then simply download and run the installation file. -
Page 15: Downloading Via Usb
+ R from the keyboard. Make sure you have administrator level privileges when accessing Device Manager. Select ‘AutoStop MiniPlus’ in the device manager (under Other devices) and right click on it. Select “Update driver/software”. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual v2.014 Page 13... - Page 16 USB drivers are likely to be found is at . On a 32-bit system, the USB (x86)\AutoTest\AutoStop Mini+ Data Logger\USB Drivers” driver’s folder would be at “C:\Program Files\AutoTest\AutoStop Mini+ Data Logger\USB Drivers” AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual v2.014 Page 14...
- Page 17 If the Windows displays the following warning message, select “Install this driver software anyway”. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual v2.014 Page 15...
- Page 18 When Windows has completed installing the drivers for the USB interface, the following window will appear. Notice the COM port number displayed on the titlebar. The COM port will be used when downloading data from the meter using the datalogger software. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual v2.014 Page 16...
- Page 19 COM port number written next to the device name. In the following example, the COM port number is “COM27”. To download the results, open AutoStop Mini Plus datalogger software and click on “Download” button. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual v2.014...
- Page 20 Select the COM port of the USB connection. The COM port is the same port obtained earlier during the USB drivers installation process. Make sure the brake meter switched ON and it is connected to the PC via the USB cable. Press Next to continue. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual v2.014 Page 18...
- Page 21 Once the connection has been connected successfully, the downloader will display a list of all tests currently stored on the meter. Select the tests that need to be downloaded and then press Next. Datalogger software will automatically download all selected tests. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual v2.014 Page 19...
- Page 22 Once the desired tests have been downloaded, press Finish to return to the main window and view test results. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual v2.014 Page 20...
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Page 23: Downloading Via Bluetooth
For information regarding Bluetooth device pairing on your PC, please refer to the documentation of your Bluetooth Manager. Select the device Mini+##### from the list of discovered Bluetooth devices and create pairing. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual v2.014 Page 21... - Page 24 When prompted for the pairing code or pin number, enter “0000”. Once the pairing is established, refresh device services and connect using Bluetooth serial port service. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual v2.014 Page 22...
- Page 25 If the following message appears, note down the serial port and press Yes. The serial port will be later used by the datalogger software. Users can also check the COM port of the Bluetooth device by viewing the status of the device. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual v2.014 Page 23...
- Page 26 When the following connection window appears, select “Bluetooth” connection and press Next. Select the COM port number of the Bluetooth connection connected with the brake meter. The COM port number is the same COM port obtained during the Bluetooth pairing process. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual v2.014 Page 24...
- Page 27 Select the tests that need to be downloaded and press Next. Datalogger software will then download the selected tests. While downloading, the LCD screen of Mini Plus will display “Uploading 00%….” AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual v2.014 Page 25...
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Page 28: Using The Data Logger Software
The menu buttons displayed on the top bar can be used to perform the following operations: Open: Allows opening a previously saved test file on the computer Save: Allows the currently downloaded tests to be saved onto a file on the computer AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual v2.014 Page 26... - Page 29 Setting: this option can be used to view the test results in the units set by the Mini Plus or select a different unit to view the test results. About: to view information about Data logger. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual v2.014 Page 27...
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Page 30: Specification
Comprehensive after-sales service and assistance EIA RS-232c Bluetooth interface USB interface Memory storage: Ninety tests PC down load capability and graph 16 x 1 character LCD display AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual v2.014 Page 28... -
Page 31: Calibration Procedure
Please contact your vendor for re-calibration”, and further testing will be disabled. There are two ways of calibrating the Brake Meter - either return the AutoStop Mini Plus to your local distributor or by returning the Brake Meter to Auto Test Products (See Section 6.1). -
Page 32: Warranty
AutoTest Products or any Authorised Service Centre is not responsible for incidental or consequential damages resulting from the breach of any express or implied warranty, including damage to property and, to the extent permitted by law, damages for personal injury. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual v2.014 Page 30... -
Page 33: Authorised Service Agents
Unit 2,Eagle Road, Langage Bus Pk., Plympton, Plymoth, Devon, PL7 5JY PH: (+017) 5221 9150 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Commercial Vehicle Consultants Inc. 144 Overlook Ave, Staten Island, NEW YORK, 10304. PH: (+171) 8980 3651 AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual v2.014 Page 31... - Page 34 NOTES:...
- Page 35 AUTOTEST Products Pty Ltd. 279 Normanby Road, Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3207. General Enquiry Phone: (+61) 3 9647 9797 Sales Enquiry Phone: (+61) 3 9647 9706. Service Enquiry Phone: (+61) 3 9647 9707 Shipping Enquiry Phone: (+61) 3 9647 9762 Fax: (+61) 3 9646 3427.
- Page 36 TEST AUTO Products Pty Ltd 279 Normanby Road, Port Melbourne. VIC 3207 Australia Phone: (+61 3) 9647 9797 Sales:(+61 3) 9647 9706 Service:(+61 3) 9647 9707 Fax: (+61 3) 9646 3427 Email:service@autotest.net.au sales@autotest.net.au info@autotest.net.au www.autotest.net.au...