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  • Page 1 ATEQ VT TRUCK User manual 10/2019 – EN...
  • Page 2 REVISION OF THE ATEQ VT TRUCK USER MANUAL Due to continuing improvements, the information contained in this user manual, the features and design of this device are subject to be changed without prior notice. Edition/ Date Reference Chapters updated Revision...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    3. WARNING ............................4 4. KEY FUNCTIONS ..........................5 5. POWER ON............................6 6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......................7 VT TRUCK USE ......................9 1. VALVE READING TEST ........................9 2. FINDING PART NUMBERS ....................... 14 SETTINGS ........................16 1. SETTINGS MENU ..........................16 ABOUT ..........................

  • Page 4: User Guide

    VT TRUCK – User guide HATR1-02-15 User guide VT TRUCK 1. SPECIFICATIONS Battery type: Rechargeable Li-Po (lithium polymer). Battery life: Approx. 400 valve activations per full charge. Dimensions (max. L x H x 16.5 cm x 9.5 cm x 3.8 cm (6.5" x 3.7" x 1.5").

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    VT TRUCK – User guide HATR1-02-15 2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not discard. Retain for future reference. This device complies with: - CE standards - FCC rules - RCM standards - RoHS standards Operation is subject to the following two conditions:...

  • Page 6: Warning

    Your TPMS tool has been designed to be robust, durable, safe, and reliable when properly used. All ATEQ TPMS tools are intended to be used only by qualified and trained truck technicians in a laboratory, light industrial environment or repair workshop.

  • Page 7: Key Functions

    VT TRUCK – User guide HATR1-02-15 4. KEY FUNCTIONS ON/OFF switch Sensor activation. Validation, next menu. Cancel, previous menu. Navigate “Down”. Navigate "Up". Navigate “Right”. Navigate "Left" Antenna Battery charge/low battery indicator Result indicators Cancel/back Transmission indicator OK/confirm Sensor activation...

  • Page 8: Power On

    VT TRUCK – User guide HATR1-02-15 5. POWER ON Press the key to turn on the device:   ➢ The software version is displayed, together with  the selected work zone (Fig. 1). Fig. 1    ...

  • Page 9: Operating Instructions

    VT TRUCK – User guide HATR1-02-15 6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6.1. R TPMS EAD AND DIAGNOSE VALVES  Before wheel or tyre maintenance, use your TPMS tool to check each vehicle sensor. In this way you can be sure that they are all working correctly.
  • Page 10 Simply read in the recommended order (see diagram on previous page) all wheels fitted with TPMS sensors. VT TRUCK automatically handles all the wheels, including twin wheels. If in doubt about the wheel read, remember that the TPMS tool automatically rejects sensors already read, and so prevents duplication.

  • Page 11: Vt Truck Use

    1.1. SELECTING THE TPMS READING MODE VT TRUCK offers three separate modes of use to match the type of use preferred. Users can therefore choose from the following modes: SCAN: successive transmission of all the TPMS communication protocols until detection of the protocol matching the sensor on board the vehicle.
  • Page 12 VT TRUCK – User guide HATR1-02-15 1.2. U "S " SING THE MODE                 Use the up and down arrows to select Here you are ready to read the first "Scan Mode"...
  • Page 13 TPMS sensor battery.          To read the second sensor, simply press "OK". The screen then shows that VT TRUCK is ready to read the second sensor: "Actros 2". Page 11/31...
  • Page 14 To read the second sensor, simply press "OK". The screen then shows The screen displays: the ID of the that VT TRUCK is ready to read the sensor, the temperature inside the second sensor: "TG6 2". tyre, the pressure measured and the status of the TPMS sensor battery.
  • Page 15  The TPMS sensor does not work, no FAIL sensor is present on the tyre being tested, or VT TRUCK is incorrectly positioned or too far from the sensor. Refer to point 6 (Operating Instructions) to check that you are using the device correctly.

  • Page 16: Finding Part Numbers

    VT TRUCK – User guide HATR1-02-15 2. FINDING PART NUMBERS This function is for finding listed spare parts for each vehicle model.             2.1. S ELECT CAR MANUFACTURER ...
  • Page 17 VT TRUCK – User guide HATR1-02-15 2.3. S ELECT MODEL YEAR  PART# LOOKUP > OE PART #   OE SENSOR REF.       2.4. S ELECT PART TYPE PART# LOOKUP OE PART # > OE PART # A 010 542 37 18 OE SENSOR REF.

  • Page 18: Settings

    VT TRUCK – User guide HATR1-02-15 SETTINGS 1. SETTINGS MENU                   Scroll up and down to select the function or   setting.
  • Page 19 VT TRUCK – User guide HATR1-02-15 1.1. C HANGE THE ZONE                  Scroll up and down to select the zone. To confirm. On first start-up or after a factory reset of the tool, the zone option is displayed on the screen.
  • Page 20 VT TRUCK – User guide HATR1-02-15 1.3. C HANGE FORMAT SETTING                Scroll up and down to select the required format. Scroll up and down to select the To confirm the setting and function or setting.
  • Page 21 VT TRUCK – User guide HATR1-02-15                     Scroll up and down to select the Scroll up and down to select the required option.
  • Page 22 VT TRUCK – User guide HATR1-02-15 1.6. C HANGE THE AUTO OFF SETTING           Scroll up and down to select the Scroll up and down to select the required value. function or setting.

  • Page 23: About

    VT TRUCK – User guide HATR1-02-15 ABOUT 1. ABOUT MENU Displays the device serial number, the version of the software loaded, the database version and correct operation of the radio receivers.         ...

  • Page 24: Language

    VT TRUCK – User guide HATR1-02-15 LANGUAGE 1. LANGUAGE MENU              Complete list (alphabetical order). English / German / Spanish / Czech / French / Italian / Slovenian / Swedish / Danish / Hungarian / Slovak / Dutch / To select the language.

  • Page 25: Recent Sensor Data

    VT TRUCK – User guide HATR1-02-15 RECENT SENSOR DATA 1. RECENT SENSOR DATA MENU When one or more wheels of a new vehicle are read, the results are automatically saved in the RECENT SENSOR DATA menu. You can recover these results and continue/resume reading the data of this vehicle's sensors.

  • Page 26: Miscellaneous

    VT TRUCK – User guide HATR1-02-15 MISCELLANEOUS 1. BATTERY CHARGE     1.1. L OW BATTERY INDICATION  The TPMS tool has a low battery detection circuit. A full charge provides for an average of up to 400 sensor tests (approx. 100 vehicles).

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    VT TRUCK – User guide HATR1-02-15 2. TROUBLESHOOTING TPMS sensor valve reading problems If your TPMS tool does not detect one or more sensors, follow this process step by step to try to diagnose the problem: 1) The vehicle is equipped with TPMS sensors, but the tool cannot read them (message "No sensor detected")

  • Page 28: Updating The Tool

    VT TRUCK – User guide HATR1-02-15 3. UPDATING THE TOOL Updating the TPMS tool As soon as a new model or new generation of truck comes on the market, or when a new communication protocol with TPMS sensors becomes available, it is essential that your TPMS tool is updated.
  • Page 29 VT TRUCK – User guide HATR1-02-15 3.1. I NSTALL THE PROGRAM WITH INDOWS 1) Go to the web address http://webvt.ateq-tpms.com to download the latest version of the WebVT software. 2) Unzip the archive containing the software and then run the installation of the program and the drivers.

  • Page 30: Warranty

    However, this period of time may vary depending regulations in force in your sector of work, and to on the place of purchase. Check with ATEQ or the switch off your device when its use is prohibited, retailer who sold you the product for further or when it may cause interference or danger.

  • Page 31: Ce Declarations

    Always use the power supply approved by ATEQ The ATEQ company accepts no responsibility in and supplied with the device. the event of damage arising as a result of non- The tool must be returned to the supplier for compliance with these safety instructions.

  • Page 32: Fcc Declarations

    VT TRUCK – User guide The manufacturer of the ATEQ VT TRUCK 7. FCC DECLARATIONS declares that this device complies with the requirements of the following standards: DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY - CISPR 32:2015 / COR1:2016 Class B The manufacturer of the ATEQ VT TRUCK...

  • Page 33: Index

    HATR1-02-15 ATEQ VT TRUCK user guide Index About ..........21 RCM conformity ........30 Automatic off ........20 Read before use ........4 Read valve ..........9 Battery .......... 24, 29 Reading errors ........13 Battery charging ......... 24 Recent sensor data ......23 Battery replacement ......
  • Page 34 This document is the exclusive property of ATEQ. It may not be communicated, reproduced or used without prior consent.

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