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TS971 User’s Manual Copyright reserved! Without written agreement from Launch Tech Co., Ltd (Hereinafter refer to "LAUNCH"), any company or person is not allowed to copy and duplicate this user manual in any format (electronic, mechanical, video, record or other formats).
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Customer Service Center of LAUNCH TECH CO., LTD at Launch Industrial Park, North of Wuhe Rd., Banxuegang, Longgang, Shenzhen, P. R. China, to get contact with LAUNCH for the written agreement on the usage of the User Manual. Attentions for ECU Operations ...
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LAUNCH TS971 User’s Manual Disconnect the ECU system before any welding operation. Be careful for the operation near the ECU or sensor, to avoid damage to the ECU and sensor. Properly connect the ECU harness connector, to avoid damage to the electronic components inside the ECU, such as the integrated circuit.
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When using, please put the magnet near to the gas nozzle while receiving the signal sent from the sensor with the device.) Suitcase*1 Card reader*1 OBD extension cable*1 (optional, LAUNCH part No.: 105022311, contact LAUNCH and dealers for the purchase)
LAUNCH TS971 User’s Manual Table of Contents I. Product Overview ..............6 II. TS971 Function Key Guide ..........6 III. Product Specification ............7 IV. Features ................8 V. Main Menu Function Introduction........9 VI. Charge and Boot ............38 VII. Register and Upgrade ..........40...
LAUNCH TS971 User’s Manual I. Product Overview TS971 integrates diagnostic functions of a variety of car models, with TPMS trouble light reset, sensor ID, battery status, tire pressure and temperature read, TPMS sensor activation and matching as well. It better meets the needs of auto repair shop, tire assembly line, individual owner and tire repair shop to diagnose, activate and match the TPMS system and the tire pressure sensors.
LAUNCH TS971 User’s Manual III. Product Specification Item Range Display screen 4inch TFT screen, resolution 320*480 OBD supply voltage 9-18V USB supply voltage Battery Lithium-ion battery, 3100mAh, 3.7V Activate sensor 125KHz frequency Receive sensor 315MHz/433MHz frequency -10 to 50℃ Working temperature -20 to 70℃...
LAUNCH TS971 User’s Manual falling from 1 meter high. Boot time <5s, time from pressing power button to the main menu Button response 1 second Working hour A year and a half in power off state. 5.5 hours in working condition.
LAUNCH TS971 User’s Manual V. Main Menu Function Introduction Boot into the main interface. There are four sections: TPMS, Latest, Settings, Help. "TPMS" is the main function of the device, including check sensor, communicate with ECU via OBD. "Latest" means the latest test records. Users can fast access the last test.
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LAUNCH TS971 User’s Manual Picture 1: Main Interface Car model selection After entering TPMS, it is necessary to select the make/model.
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LAUNCH TS971 User’s Manual Picture 2: Car Model Selection Use UP&DOWN keys to toggle each option successively. Use LEFT&RIGHT keys to toggle the options by page. Select make, model and year followed by function menu. After car model selection, there are options of "Check Sensor" and "OBDII".
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LAUNCH TS971 User’s Manual succeeded, corresponding ID, pressure and temperature will be displayed. OBDII: Use the OBD cable to connect the device with the vehicle OBD connector. After entry, users can view the sensor ID stored in the ECU. The sensor ID will be written into the ECU via learning.
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LAUNCH TS971 User’s Manual Picture 4: Check Sensor Interface Press button to exit. Press button to trigger the sensor. Press button to toggle between tires.
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LAUNCH TS971 User’s Manual During activation, there are icons like beside the tire, which indicates it is activating. Icon beside the tire means deflation is required. Activation result: :Activation succeeded. :Activation failed. Duplicate: Sensor with repeated ID. After successful activation, it displays the sensor ID, pressure, temperature and battery level, etc.
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LAUNCH TS971 User’s Manual Tire pressure related OBD diagnostic function. Read ECU ID: Read the stored sensor ID from ECU via the OBD connection. Learn sensor: Save the sensor ID to the corresponding position of the ECU via the OBD connection.
LAUNCH TS971 User’s Manual Picture 16: Library Version Interface VI. Charge and Boot Charge and Boot This TPMS diagnostic tool is equipped with 3100mAh lithium-ion polymer battery. There are 2 charging methods:...
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LAUNCH TS971 User’s Manual 1. By the power adaptor 1) Locate the device USB port. 2) Use the power adaptor to connect the device with the power supply. 2. By the USB cable 1) Locate the device USB port. 2) Use the USB cable to connect the device with the computer.
LAUNCH TS971 User’s Manual 3. Insert one end of the diagnostic main cable to the vehicle DLC. 4. Press the power button to start the device and wait for the main menu. VII. Register and Upgrade Register and Upgrade Requirement: 1.
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LAUNCH TS971 User’s Manual This TPMS diagnostic tool supports 2 upgrade methods. Select any one of them to upgrade: Method 1: Via Memory card (recommended) Start the upgrade tool, screen displays as shown in the below picture: 2. Input the product serial number (can be found in the back of the device).
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LAUNCH TS971 User’s Manual (Refer to Step 4-7 to get the registration code.) (Skip to Step 8 if you already have the registration code.)) The registration code can be found in the diagnostic tool. Press power button to start the device.
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LAUNCH TS971 User’s Manual (picture 3&4) 8. Remove the Memory card from the device and insert it to the included card reader, then insert the card reader to the computer's USB port. 9. Restart the upgrade tool. Select the item to be updated or click "All", then click [Download] to download.
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LAUNCH TS971 User’s Manual only latest diagnostic software is available but no firmware package to be downloaded). Click [OK] to confirm the upgrade. 11. Registration and upgrade steps are complete. The device can be used now. Method 2: Via USB cable Note: When use this method to upgrade, please ensure the network is normal.
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LAUNCH TS971 User’s Manual 2. If a new version has been found, the screen will display as shown in the Picture 6. 3. Click [OK] button to set the device as USB device, see Picture 7. (Note: The serial number and registration code displayed in this picture are the ones required in Step 4-6.)
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LAUNCH TS971 User’s Manual 5. Input the product serial number, click [Device Upgrade] to enter the registration page. Input the email address and registration code, then click [OK] to enter the upgrade page. 6. Select the item to be updated or click "All", then click [Download] to download.
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For any questions met during the operation, please call 4000666666. For maintenance and repair, please send the device back to LAUNCH with a copy of the purchase invoice and a note describing the problem. If the device is determined to be in warranty, it will be...
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Park, North of Wuhe Rd., Banxuegang, Longgang, Shenzhen, P. R. China. 518129 Statement: LAUNCH reserves the rights to make any change to product designs and specifications without notice. The actual object may differ a little from the descriptions in the manual in physical appearance, color and configuration.