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APPENDIX D: DEFINITIONS
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Tech 500 User Guide rev1.0 JUNE 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTICES BEFORE YOU GET STARTED TOOL LAYOUT TOOL CONNECTIONS POWER ON/OFF CHARGING TOOL TOOL DISPLAY AND ICONS MENU SYSTEM TEST BEFORE YOU TOUCH RELEARN REVIEW DATA TOOLKIT MY TOOL TOOL POSITIONING/READING A SENSOR UPDATING YOUR TOOL (PC) UPDATING YOUR TOOL (SD Card)

  • Page 2: Important Notices

    Tech 500 User Guide rev1.0 JUNE 2013 INCLUDED IN Tech500 KIT:  Tech500 TPMS Tool [with protective Boot]  SD Card [in the tool]  Power Supply  Re-Learn Magnet  USB Cable  DB15 to OBDII Cable  Tech500 Quick Start Guide ...

  • Page 3: Before You Get Started

    Before you get started using your Tech500 TPMS tool, there are a few items to review. Charge your tool The Tech500 is shipped with a fully charged battery, but due to shelf drain it may require charging. It is recommended to charge your tool 2+ hours before use. (See page 6 for charging...

  • Page 4: Tool Layout

    Tech 500 User Guide rev1.0 JUNE 2013 number. A valid serial number and supplier is required to process your registration, which can take up to 24hrs once submitted. Update your Tool Once your tool is registered, verify the software level loaded to the level available online and update your tool if necessary.

  • Page 5: Power On/Off

    User Guide rev1.0 JUNE 2013 POWER ON/OFF SEQUENCE The Tech500 is powered up using the ON/OFF key. On/Off Key To power the unit on press the On/Off Key for approx 2 seconds – the display will light showing a logo and software version.

  • Page 6: Charging Tool

    CHARGING TOOL NOTICE: Only use the power supply or USB cable that is included in the Tech500 tool kit to charge this tool. The use of un-approved power supplies may damage your tool and will void the tool warranty.

  • Page 7: Tool Display And Icons

    Tech 500 User Guide rev1.0 JUNE 2013 The Tech500 comes with the rechargeable battery already installed. Battery replacement must be done at the factory. For optimum performance, always keep your Tech500 sufficiently charged. It is recommended that you charge the tool 2 + hours before first use.
  • Page 8 USB Indicator This status line indicator confirms the Tech500 is connected to the USB port of a computer. Once communication has been established, results data can be viewed on the pc via the Mass Storage Device feature. (Use the PC explorer program) “HTM File”...
  • Page 9 Results Data Available Indicator Indicates TPM data is available for viewing on the screen (using the View TPM Data command from the main menu) or via a PC when the Tech500 is in its Mass Storage Device mode. (See Section on Audit Mode)

  • Page 10: Menu System

    Current report MENU SYSTEM The Tech500’s menu system provides a hierarchy of instructions and commands. The top line of the display will always indicate the current menu selected. The home key will always return to the Main Menu screen- with ‘Select by Vehicle’ highlighted.
  • Page 11 All menus wrap around. The enter key will primarily move to a sub menu. Commence a TPM test. Only works on TEST Key Audit Screen Home Key Always returns to the Home Menu Home Menu This is the main screen- providing access to the main functional items of the Tech500.
  • Page 12 Tech 500 User Guide rev1.0 JUNE 2013 1. Test Before You Touch This Item is a sub menu, pressing the Enter Key will take the user to the “Test Before You Touch” menu. The user should select the vehicle make, model and year. Used when doing a pre-service scan.
  • Page 13 Tech 500 User Guide rev1.0 JUNE 2013 Possible Scenarios Successful Sensor Read TPMS sensor was successfully activated and decoded. Displays pressure at wheel location. Wrong Sensor Type A TPMS sensor was activated and decoded, but does not match the protocol for the Make Model Year that the tool was set-up for.

  • Page 14: Test Before You Touch

    Sensor’s internal battery has dropped below a certain voltage threshold. TEST BEFORE YOU TOUCH TPMS is a process. With that Bartec has integrated that process to the tool. The 1 step with TPMS is to conduct a Test Before You Touch. (Note: operator can skip TBYT and go directly to RELEARN although not recommended).
  • Page 15 If equipped, tool will prompt user to connect to OBD and retrieve Diagnostic Trouble Codes The Tech500 has the ability to Read out vehicle DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes). Once read, you will need to reference these codes with an external reference to determine the codes...

  • Page 16: Relearn

    TPM sensors while the vehicle is in a “Learn Mode”. This is usually achieved through a series of functions on the vehicle to place the vehicle into this mode. Once the vehicle is in Learn Mode, using your Tech500 to activate the sensors, the vehicle will listen for the sensor IDS and learn them to the vehicle.
  • Page 17 Tech 500 User Guide rev1.0 JUNE 2013 To verify year, use 10 digit of the VIN. Follow on-screen instructions >Inflate tires to Placard >Capture all 4 ID’s >Turn ignition to ON >Plug OBDII Cable and select >Write ID’s to Vehicle >Leave vehicle in the ON position >Start vehicle and ensure light is off Vehicle Operations Screen...
  • Page 18 Connection to a vehicle allows the Tech500 to directly program the vehicle electronics module with TPM ID’s. Note that not all vehicles support vehicle communications modes. Once 4 TPM ID’s are stored within the Tech500, it can be connected to the OBD interface using the provided cable. Home...
  • Page 19 Tech 500 User Guide rev1.0 JUNE 2013 Follow on-screen instructions Connect tool to OBD II Port and Turn Ignition ON Press Enter to Read Vehicle TPMS related info. Press ESC to Cancel During vehicle communication, the BACK key is inhibited. Should the process be commenced inadvertently, the tool can be left to timeout on its own accord - approximately 20 seconds.
  • Page 20 Tech 500 User Guide rev1.0 JUNE 2013 To verify year, use 10 digit of the VIN. Follow on-screen instructions >Inflate tires to Placard >Capture all 4 ID’s >Turn ignition to ON >Plug OBDII Cable and select >Write ID’s to Vehicle >Leave vehicle in the ON position >Start vehicle and ensure light is off Viewing Full Relearn Procedures...

  • Page 21: Review Data

    Tech 500 User Guide rev1.0 JUNE 2013 REVIEW DATA: This menu- when selected- gives direct access to specific screens that display the TPM data. No menu page name is provided- instead, the screen provides all of the TPM Data available from the TPM Type read;...

  • Page 22: Toolkit

    Once the Screen appears as below, hold the Key Fob as shown, and press the function buttons on the FOB. The Tech500 will check only for a signal present. Verifying the Key Fob is transmitting is important when performing relearn processes that use the Key Fob.

  • Page 23: My Tool

    Tech 500 User Guide rev1.0 JUNE 2013 UHF Monitor Allows operator to search for sensor signals. This feature is used for advanced diagnostics to determine if our signals may be causing issues during sensor activation and vehicle relearns. MY TOOL Settings TPM ID: Select whether the tool displays the TPM ID in DECIMAL or HEXIDECIMAL...
  • Page 24 Tech 500 User Guide rev1.0 JUNE 2013 Temperature: Select units between Celsius or Fahrenheit. Display Contrast: Adjust tool display contrast. Lang.: Select Language for tool. Select English, Spanish or French. Profile: Allows user to select the profile. For more information, visit the tools.bartecusa.com site.

  • Page 25: Tool Positioning/Reading A Sensor

    User Guide. Usage Gives the operator the ability to track the number of: Power Cycles Sensor Activations OBD Relearns Support On screen reference for Bartec USA Technical Support: Toll Free Phone: (866) 407-8767 Email: mrose@bartecusa.com TOOL POSITIONING/READING A SENSOR...
  • Page 26 Tech 500 User Guide rev1.0 JUNE 2013 Proper tool positioning is important to insure sensor activation and decode. Place the Tech500 on the tire, at the TPMS sensor, pointed toward the sensor location as shown above. Sensor Activation/ Test LF Activated Sensors To test a sensor the tool should be placed alongside the valve stem and the ‘Test’...
  • Page 27 Sensor activation can be aborted at any time by pressing the BACK key. When the activation is aborted, the user will be returned to the previous menu. Sensor Found Response If there is a successful TPM Read, then the Tech500 will show the air pressure stored in that wheel. Incorrect Sensor Found...
  • Page 28 Sensor Not Found Response If the search period expires without reading a TPM then the Tech500 will emit a single Audible Beep and indicate on the display that no TPM was found. The TPM Data will still be stored but will indicate that the...

  • Page 29: Updating Your Tool (Pc)

    Step 1: Plug your USB cable to the computer ONLY. Make sure computer is on and you have no programs running. Power the Tech500 on, and from the Main Menu, Select “My Tool”, then select “Update Tool”. Tool will prompt user to “Insert USB Lead to Transfer Update Files”. Insert the USB cable to the Tech500.
  • Page 30 Tech 500 User Guide rev1.0 JUNE 2013 Step 3: Copy and paste – Drag and Drop the Update file (*.MFU) provided to you into the Removable Disk Window. Once Transfer is complete, disconnect tool. Step 4: The tool will now load the file update to the operating system. Once the update is complete, the tool will shut itself off.

  • Page 31: Updating Your Tool (Sd Card)

    Step 1: Remove OLD SD card. Making sure not to mix, Insert the NEW SD card. Power the Tech500 On, and From the Main Menu, Select “Update Tool”. Step 2: The tool will now load the file update to the operating system.

  • Page 32: Updating Your Tool (Wireless)

    Tech 500 User Guide rev1.0 JUNE 2013 UPDATING YOUR TOOL (Wireless)
  • Page 33 USB memory devices. No extra drivers or software have to be loaded onto the pc. The files and the stored TPM Data enable the Tech500 to be used as part of an Auditing System. The tool automatically goes into Mass Storage Device (MSD) mode when connected to an active USB port on the pc.

  • Page 34: Appendix A: Inductive Charging

    TPM’s, but also automatically updates with the date. It provides data entry (typing) areas for other tester and vehicle data. Leaving Audit Mode To leave the Audit mode and re-enable the Tech500 simply remove the USB lead. APPENDIX A: INDUCTIVE...

  • Page 35: Appendix B: Vin

    APPENDIX B: VIN Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) When using the Tech500, it is important to verify the Model Year you are working on to help insure that you are looking for that proper sensor and are using the proper vehicle COMs when necessary.

  • Page 36: Appendix C: Faq's & Troubleshooting Guide

    Tech 500 User Guide rev1.0 JUNE 2013 By using the vehicles VIN, not the manufactured date, you 2010 can accurately determine that vehicle’s Model Year. Refer 2011 to that vehicle’s VIN, and locate the 10 digit from the left. 2012 Take that digit and reference the chart on this sheet.
  • Page 37 Tech 500 User Guide rev1.0 JUNE 2013 1. The tool is set up correctly for make model and year but the tool does not work on the sensor? Answer: hold the tool in the proper position, TPM is actually faulty or vehicle has incorrect TPM installed.
  • Page 38 Tech 500 User Guide rev1.0 JUNE 2013 APPENDIX D: GLOSSARY TPMS – Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems, sometimes referred to as RTPMS. Indirect System – TPM system that uses the ABS wheel sensors. Direct System – TPM system that has sensors in the wheels that use RF. LF –...

  • Page 39: Appendix E: Tpms System Review

    Tech 500 User Guide rev1.0 JUNE 2013 APPENDIX E: TPMS SYSTEM REVIEW When diagnosing TPMS systems, understanding what the tell-tale light means is important. When cycling the ignition for off to run, the TPMS tell-tale should come on, and go off. This would indicate a system with no fault present.

  • Page 40: Appendix F: Coms Error Troubleshooting

    Tech 500 User Guide rev1.0 JUNE 2013 APPENDIX F: COMS ERROR TROUBLESHOOTING If you are having a problem or error during the COMS process, follow these steps before calling customer support. Check vehicle ignition Vehicle ignition must be in the RUN position in order for vehicle COMS process to complete. Check cable to tool connection Insure the cable is connected at the DB15 and thumb screws are finger tight.

  • Page 41: Appendix G: Technical Support

    Tech 500 User Guide rev1.0 JUNE 2013 APPENDIX G: TECHNICAL SUPPORT (866) 407-TPMS Technical Support For technical support, please call us at 866-407-TPMS (8767). You can also contact us by email: info@bartecusa.com or visit our website www.bartecusa.com for a complete directory. For efficient and accurate service, please have the following information ready when contacting Tool Serial Number: This allows the call info to be added to our database for future reference.

  • Page 42: Limited Warranty

    THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT. In the event of a defect, Bartec USA LLC will, at its discretion, repair or replace the tool with a product of like kind or quality, which may be new or reconditioned. The repaired or replaced product will be warranted for 90 days from the date of return shipment, or for the balance of the original warranty, whichever is longer.
  • Page 43 User Guide rev1.0 JUNE 2013 Bartec USA may refuse your delivery if the RMA number is not clearly marked on the outside of the box. Bartec USA reserves the right to refuse to provide service free-of-charge if the sales receipt is not provided or if the information contained in it is incomplete or illegible or if the serial number is altered or removed.

  • Page 44: Tool Registration

    It is expressly agreed that the liability of Bartec is limited, and we do not function as an insurer. The remedies set forth in this warranty shall continue the exclusive remedies available to the purchaser or user and are in lieu of all other remedies expressed or implied.
  • Page 45 Fax #: (_______) __________-___________ Date of Purchase: ______/______/________________ Purchased From: _______________________________ Serial Number: ________________________________ Model: _______________________________________ Email Address: ________________________________ User name: __________________________________ Password: ___________________________________ Detach and mail to: Bartec USA 44231 Phoenix Drive Sterling Heights, MI 48314 Or fax to: 586-323-3801...

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