Bartec USA reserves the right to make changes at any time without obligation to notify any person or organization. Bartec USA will do its best to keep you the customer informed of any changes that might affect the tools performance.
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Table of Contents TECH450PRO USER GUIDE IMPORTANT NOTICES ..................................2 SAFETY DEFINITIONS .................................... 5 WHEN WORKING ON THE VEHICLE: ..............................5 DISPOSING OF EQUIPMENT ................................. 5 DISPOSING OF BATTERIES ..................................6 CORRECT USE OF THE TOOL ................................. 6 WHEN USING THE TOOL REMEMBER: ..............................6 RECEPTION, MAINTENANCE AND GUARANTEE: ...........................
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TECH450PRO USER GUIDE : ..................................... 17 ELEARN NFORMATION .................................... 18 ROGRAMMABLE ENSOR OBD D ..................................... 19 IAGNOSTICS .................................... 20 ECHNICAL NFORMATION REVIEW VEHICLE DATA ..................................21 MY TOOL ......................................21 CONNECTING TO A WI-FI NETWORK ..............................22 CONNECTING TO TPMS DESKTOP ............................... 22 REGISTRATION AND TPMS DESKTOP ..............................
CAUTION: Means you risk damage to the vehicle or the tool. These safety messages cover situations Bartec is aware of. Bartec cannot know, evaluate, and advise you as to all the possible hazards. You must be certain that any conditions or service procedures encountered do not jeopardise your personal safety.
MAINTENANCE AND GUARANTEE Inspect the tool when delivered. Damage sustained during shipment is not covered by the guarantee. Bartec will accept no responsibility for material or bodily harm resulting from inappropriate use of the product, failure to maintain it, or incorrect storage conditions.
HARGING DO NOT apply metallic labels The TECH450PRO is shipped with a charged battery. It is recommended that the tool is charged 2+ here! hours before first use. For optimum performance, always keep it sufficiently charged. The TECH450PRO will notify the user when the battery has low power, and the battery icon will change color from white to red.
Home: When pressed once will take you back a menu or escape the current function returning to the home menu. Back- When pressed will take the user back one menu screen. On/Off - On/Off used for powering the Tech450PRO on and off. ON/OFF S OWER...
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Can view the connections of a network or TPMS Desktop. Check the tool info to ensure you are at the latest software version. Check the usage statistics of the tool. View the Support menu for Bartec contact and toll-free Tech support phone number.
TECH450PRO USER GUIDE ELECTING EHICLE The phrase “New TPMS Service” is exactly that: Starting a New TPMS Service on a vehicle. The first recommended step with TPMS service will be selecting the correct vehicle which can be set up in the following ways: •...
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TECH450PRO USER GUIDE ELECTING BY 1. Press MMY Listing- This will then progress you into selecting the vehicles Make (manufacture). 2. Select the Make- This is where you will choose the Make (manufacture) of the vehicle you are working on.
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TECH450PRO USER GUIDE ERVICE OBD Diagnostics Used to diagnose vehicle problems, receive sensor ID’s, and reads the vehicle VIN. Test Sensors This uses a quick and easy to follow process which allows the user to read sensors, process the data, read battery status &...
TECH450PRO USER GUIDE ENSORS Use this function to test the fitted sensors before continuing with further steps. To check the status of the TMPS sensors on the vehicle, select Check Sensors from the Service Screen. A screen similar to the following should be displayed: Use the arrow keys to select the sensor which needs to be read.
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TECH450PRO USER GUIDE OSSIBLE ENSOR EADING ESULTS Note that if a faulty Sensor has been replaced, some method of relearn procedure will need to be followed, as explained later in this manual. Successful Sensor Read Sensor was successfully activated and decoded.
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Indirect (Vehicles have no sensors) Your TECH450PRO tool will display the relearn process right on the screen of what is available to use for that specific vehicle. The tool will also list the Tire Industry Association (TIA) Relearn Process Reference number for cross-reference to the TIA TPMS Relearn Chart.
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TECH450PRO USER GUIDE RITE S ®: RITE-SYNC® allows the Technician to install a NEW RITE-SENSOR® into a vehicle just like the OE sensor, and during the RELEARN Process, “sync” that sensor to the Make-Model-Year selected, keeping the RELEARN process the same as using an OE sensor.
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TECH450PRO USER GUIDE ELEARN NFORMATION This contains extra information about the relearn for the selected vehicle, which can assist you if you have any problems. An example would be for some Toyota and Lexus vehicles which use a summer and winter tire set.
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TECH450PRO USER GUIDE ROGRAMMABLE ENSOR The “Programmable Sensor” Point on the service menu enables the function of programming aftermarket replacement sensors like the RITE-SENSOR®, HUF IntelliSens® or the Schrader EZ-sensor®. Even when they are already mounted in a wheel or programmed to another vehicle. The user can choose from a selection of sensors which match the preselected MMY.
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OBD D IAGNOSTICS OBD Diagnostics is the function of connecting the Tech450PRO to the OBDII port of the vehicle in order to be able and read any TPMS related information in the ECM. The tool will capture the following information: •...
TECH450PRO USER GUIDE ECHNICAL NFORMATION Technical Gives detailed information about Information relearn procedures, Sensor information, TIA trouble shooting, vehicle information, and service tips. Sensors do not have to be read to access the following information. View Replacement Used to show all Replacement Sensor part numbers that can be fitted...
Display the tool info, including software version, serial number etc. Usage View tool usage such as Power Cycles, Sensor Activation, OBD Relearns, RITE- SYNC®, RITE-SENSOR® and VINdicate®. Support Bartec USAs Tool Free phone number or Email. TECH450PRO Table of Contents Page 21 NOV 20...
TECH450PRO USER GUIDE ONNECTING TO A ETWORK After selecting Connections in the My Tool, it is possible to choose between TPMS Desktop and Wi-Fi. To connect to a Wi-Fi network, highlight ‘Wi-Fi: Join Network’ and press Enter. Select the correct available network displayed by highlighting it and pressing Enter. Use the down arrow key to start with upper case, up arrow key for special characters and numbers to enter the passphrase.
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Recommended registration takes place when the tool is first turned on. Registration enables the notification of software updates and the ability to download update files to the tool. To register a tool on TPMS Desktop, navigate to the Bartec TPMS Desktop at tpmsdesktop.us on your PC.
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After creating an account, resume TPMS Desktop and Log in using the created credentials. Connect the Tech450PRO to the computer. The TPMS Desktop will “Tool successfully automatically register the tool and will display the message: registered”.
PC and updating manually. The tool is compatible with PCs running Windows operating systems. Step 1: Power on the Tech450PRO and connect to a PC. The Tool will display a USB icon, to indicate that it is ready to receive update files. Step 2: The tool should open a window on the computer screen.
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PPENDIX TPMS D ESKTOP Bartec created the TPMS Desktop software to let you easily manage and update your Bartec TPMS tools, and to enhance your ability to provide complete TPMS diagnostics and service to your customers. TPMS Desktop Updates If your PC has an internet connection, TPMS Desktop may periodically prompt for updates when first launched.
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Settings > Connections > “TPMS Desktop: Add device” The Tool will then attempt to connect with TPMS Desktop on the PC. Technical Support: Links to Bartec’s Online Training, including Technical Service Bulletins, User Guides, training videos, and more. TECH450PRO Table of Contents...
Your Tech450 has been designed especially for the rugged automotive shop environment. When properly cared for and maintained, it will provide years of service. However, accidents happen, and when they do, Bartec stands at the ready to deliver excellent support and service to get you up and running again.
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TECH450PRO USER GUIDE MODES MODE CHANGING Sensors can have many different “modes” when they have been read, such as Learn, Tool LF, YD Sleep, YD Rest, Hi Norm Dly. Some of those are called sleep mode to preserve battery life.
TECH450PRO USER GUIDE CCESSORIES AND EPLACEMENT ARTS Item Description Bartec Part Number Dual Purpose charging cradle; safely store the tool and VCI and inductive WRTPROWMC05 charge your tool at the same time. Roll of 25: WRTPLACARD25. Supplemental Placard Labels Roll of 100: WRTPLACARD100...
• Tool Serial Number: This allows your call information to be added to our database for future reference. Ensure your tool is registered: A tool registered with Bartec USA gives you access to technical information which may • assist you with your current issue.
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TECH450PRO USER GUIDE GLOSSARY Audit Data: is all the sensor and OBD data stored on the tool. Bar: units are commonly used in many Western European countries as a metric unit of pressure. 1 bar equals 100 kPa, or approximately 14.5038 psi.
TECH450PRO USER GUIDE EHICLE DENTIFICATION UMBER OR When using the PRO Series tool, it is important to verify the Model Year you are working on to ensure that you are looking for the proper sensor and are using the proper vehicle COMs when necessary.
Answer: In some cases, you will not know since the battery might be too low to even transmit. If the sensor spec allows, when the sensor battery gets low, it will transmit a status and the Bartec tool will prompt with a Low Battery icon.
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To obtain your RMA number, you will need to provide at a minimum the follow: 1) Model and Serial Number, 2) Supplier from which the tool was purchased 3) Date of purchase, 4) Description of problem, how and when it occurred. Please note that Bartec USA may attempt to have you try some things in the field prior to issuing an RMA number to determine if the tool does need to come back.
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TECH450PRO USER GUIDE TOOL REGISTRATION FORM Only complete and send this form if you do not have access to register your tool online. First Name: ___________________________________ Last Name: _______________________________________ Company: _________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________ City: _________________________________________ State: ______________________ Zip: __________________ Phone #: (_______) _________-___________...
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