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- Page 1 UIDE Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Tool Bartec Auto ID Ltd. SW Version: R.59 (English) 2019...
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Page 2: Foreword
Please become fully familiar with the instructions in this user’s manual. It should be kept ready to hand for consultation whenever required. The TECH400SDE tool is a test tool for test and diagnostics of vehicle TPM systems. It is designed for future updating and extension with new functions and vehicle coverage. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 ONTENTS .................... 2 OREWORD ................4 MPORTANT OTICES ................5 AFETY RECAUTIONS ............... 8 EFORE TARTED ................... 9 OMPONENTS ..................10 AYOUT ................11 AVIGATION ................ -
Page 4: Important Notices
T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 MPORTANT OTICES SAFETY DEFINITIONS All Danger, Warning, Important, and Note messages must be followed for your safety. These safety messages are in the following formats: DANGER: Means you may risk possible loss of life. -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 AFETY RECAUTIONS Read carefully the installation, operating and maintenance instructions in the Operator’s manual. Do not allow unqualified persons to use this equipment. This will prevent injury to persons and damage to the equipment. - Page 6 Unauthorised disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment is punishable by law with appropriate penalties. Disposing of batteries • The TECH400SDE contains a Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery which is not accessible to the user. • Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Do not throw batteries away as part of normal refuse disposal.
- Page 7 Do not open the TECH400SDE or attempt to perform maintenance or repair operations on any internal parts. • You are advised to keep the packaging and to re-use it if the TECH400SDE is moved to another site. When using the TECH400SDE tool remember: •...
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Page 8: Before Youg Et Started
2 0 1 9 EFORE TARTED Before you get started using your Tech400SDE TPMS tool, there are a few items to be aware of. Charge your tool The Tech400SDE is shipped with a fully charged battery, but due to shelf drain it may require charging. -
Page 9: Kit Components
• USB cable • Battery charger Indentifying Kit Components and Features The TECH400SDE tool is battery operated and generates a low-frequency magnetic field to activate tyre sensors. It receives UHF radio signals from the tyre sensors typically at 434MHz. Battery... -
Page 10: Tool Layout
T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 AYOUT SD Card Rubber housing CAN / K-line indicators Mini USB Display Up/Down navigation Test Back Enter On/Off Home OBD cable connector 10 | P a g e... -
Page 11: Menu Navigation
2 0 1 9 AVIGATION The TECH400SDE tool’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 Home Menu screen. -
Page 12: Ool Ositioning
OSITIONING Proper tool positioning is important to insure sensor activation and decode. Place the Tech400SDE on the tyre, at the TPMS sensor, pointed toward the sensor location as shown below. Do NOT touch the metal rim. The tool needs to point through the rubber at the sensor. -
Page 13: Tool Connections
T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 ONNECTIONS OBDII Connection on cable connects to the vehicle if required for relearn DB15 Connection connects tool to cable. USB Port for battery charging, software updates, and audit file viewing and saving. -
Page 14: Harging Ool
When the battery is being charged the indicator segments ‘walks’ from left to right. When there is an insufficient amount of power remaining in the battery, the TECH400SDE tool will flash its battery icon for two seconds, save all of the TPM Data and then power itself off. 14 |... -
Page 15: Power On/Off Sequence
T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 ON/OFF S OWER EQUENCE The Tech 400SDE is powered up using the 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 tool name. -
Page 16: Home Menu
T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 The home screen, which provides access to the main functional items of the TECH400SDE tool, is shown after power up. Home Vehicle Check Program Sensor... -
Page 17: Vehicle Check
T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 EHICLE HECK This Item is a sub menu, pressing the Enter Key will take the user to a choice of vehicle makes. Select by Make Lexus Lincoln Lotus... -
Page 18: Vehicle Audit Screen
T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 Enter Vehicle Registration This can be enabled or disabled in MY TOOL > Workflow The user can record and save data for a particular vehicle by entering the vehicle registration. -
Page 19: Possible Reading Scenarios
T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 During testing, the screen confirms the sensor type being tested and displays a progress bar. The screen width shows the maximum possible time for a successful read - different makes of TPM respond at different speeds/ time intervals. -
Page 20: Successful Sensor Read
UCCESSFUL ENSOR Following a successful read the TECH400SDE tool will emit a single tone. Sensor ID in Hexadecimal or Decimal Pressure in Bar or PSI Temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit ID:0C11624A H °C: 21... - Page 21 T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 The arrow will then automatically move on to the next wheel position (Right Front, Right Rear and then Left Rear), and the pressure will be displayed against the previous wheel position, in Bar or PSI as selected in Settings.
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Page 22: Vehicle Check Toolkit
T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 EHICLE HECK OOLKIT Vehicle Check Toolkit If you go back to the Vehicle Check screen, you can use the arrow keys to move the arrow to the Vehicle Check Toolkit and press the Enter button. Vehicle Check Toolkit Sensor Search UHF Monitor... -
Page 23: View Vehicle Information
T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 Sensor Search UHF Monitor UHF Monitor Searching Step 1 of 3 Receiving Data: Frequency:433.00MHz EHICLE NFORMATION Use the arrow keys to move the arrow to the View Vehicle Information and press the enter key. - Page 24 T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 View Replacement Parts: This item shows the available replacement parts for replacing a faulty sensor. View Sensor Information: The information screen shows the sensor type and other useful Information. View Vehicle Information: This item displays all important information about the vehicle under check.
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Page 25: Review Vehicle Data
T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 EVIEW EHICLE Use the arrow keys to move the arrow to the Review Vehicle Date and press the Enter button. Sensors and OBD need to have been read for data to be shown. - Page 26 T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 View Sensor Data: No menu page name is provided, instead the screen provides all of the TPM Data available from the TPM Type read; this may include: TPM ID (Hexadecimal &...
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Page 27: Program Sensor
T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 ROGRAM ENSOR The “Program Sensor” menu on the home screen enables the function of programming aftermarket replacement sensors like the Alligator sens.it or the Schrader EZ-sensor. - Page 28 T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 The displayed sensors may vary, not every replacement sensor is compatible with every vehicle. Please select now one of the options. The tool will then guide you step by step through the programming process.
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Page 29: Relearn
TPM sensors in turn. Active (drive) relearns can take up to 20 minutes to relearn the TPM IDs. OBD relearns require the use of the TECH400SDE tool and the supplied OBD cable. Stationary Relearns: Stationary Relearns use the vehicles on-board TPMS system to listen for transmissions from TPM sensors while the vehicle is in a “Learn Mode”. - Page 30 TPM IDs. Note that not all vehicles support vehicle communications modes. Once 4 TPM IDs are stored within the TECH400SDE tool, it can be connected to the OBD interface using the provided cable. To find out which relearn type is available for your vehicle just turn your tool on and select Relearn.
- Page 31 T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 To perform a relearn read all 4 wheels. If one or more sensors are faulty, please use the ‘Relearn Toolkit’. Relearn Toolkit Program Sensor Sensor Search UHF Monitor Relearn Toolkit...
- Page 32 “View Vehicle Information” menu and select “View Vehicle Info.” the tool displays now where the OBD is positioned. Now follow the steps provided on the screen and press Enter. The Tech400SDE will now program the ECU. VIN reading will work on most, but not on all vehicles.
- Page 33 T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 Move the arrow with the Down Arrow Key to View Vehicle information and press enter. Then select View Relearn Procedures to get detailed information how to relearn this vehicle type.
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Page 34: Review Data
T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 EVIEW This menu- when selected- gives direct access to specific screens that display the previous read TPM data sorted by vehicle. Select the vehicle to review the TPM Data. -
Page 35: Toolkit
T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 OOLKIT A sub-menu in which you will find your options for programmable sensors, RKE monitor, and UHF monitor. Home Vehicle Check Program Sensor Relearn Review Data Toolkit... -
Page 36: M Y Tool
T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 Sub-menu containing important information and settings about the tool itself. Home Vehicle Check Program Sensor Relearn Review Data Toolkit My Tool This item is a sub menu, pressing the Enter Key will take the user to the Work Flow menu. - Page 37 UPDATE TOOL section of 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 Auto ID Ltd support. P a g e | 37...
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Page 38: Registering Your Tool
The first page you will see is the TPMS Tool Support Center page, showing the Tech400SDE and the TPMS PAD latest software release versions. Click on ‘Register’ to create a new account. 38 | P a g e... - Page 39 T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 It is important to fill in all fields completely and accurately. This information will help Bartec remain in contact with you regarding updates and other important TPMS information.
- Page 40 T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 This page is showing that you are now a registered user. Click on ‘Log In’. From now on you only need to log in as a registered user: After Login, you are shown your Personal settings, which can be changed or not, as required.
- Page 41 T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 Selecting Tools gives you the option to register a new tool. The serial number is printed on the back (under the rubber housing) and in the ‘My Tool’ menu in ‘Tool Info’.
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Page 42: Updating Your Tool Via Pc
Power the Tech 400SDE on, and from the Main Menu, select My Tool, and then select Update Tool. Tool will prompt user to “Insert USB Lead to Transfer Update Files”. Insert the USB cable to the Tech400SDE. My Tool Settings... - Page 43 T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 Step 2: Your tool should open a window on your computer screen. The tool now is seen by your computer as a Removable Disk. Step 3: Copy and paste –...
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Page 44: Esults Udit Ystem
‘Mass Storage Mode’ such as used in USB memory devices. No extra drivers or software have to be loaded onto the pc. The files and the stored TPM Data enable the TECH400SDE tool to be used as part of an Auditing System. - Page 45 TECH400SDE tool to a PC via its USB lead. The PC will begin communicating with the TECH400SDE tool. Once communication is established the TECH400SDE tool will act as a MSD (Mass Storage Device). If the MSD does not automatically open its explorer window on the PC, then the user may browse for the newly connected device manually.
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Page 46: Appendix
APPENDIX A: Vehicle Identification Number VIN) When using the TECH400SDE tool, 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 47 T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 APPENDIX B: FAQ’S & TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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 48 T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 APPENDIX C: GLOSSARY TPMS – Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, sometimes referred to as RTPMS. Indirect System – TPM system that uses the ABS wheel sensors. Direct System –...
- Page 49 Flashing Light: System Problem APPENDIX E: MODES and MODE CHANGING The TECH400SDE tool has the ability to perform the necessary mode changes required for TPMS sensors to take them from the shelf, and fit them to the vehicle. In some cases, these will happen automatically when activating the sensors.
- Page 50 T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 Vehicles that may require manual mode change Vehicle Manufacture Sensor Command Hyundai/Kia TRW LoFxdDly Toyota TRW LoFxdDly Mitsubishi Continental Set to Park APPENDIX F: COMS ERROR TROUBLESHOOTING If you are having a problem or error during the COMS process, follow these steps before calling customer support.
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Page 51: Technical Specification
User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 ECHNICAL PECIFICATION TECH400SDE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Power Supply: Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery, not user serviceable... Max power consumption: 1.5W Schrader TPM, 0.5W all others Display: LCD single colour, graphic, resolution 128x64 Keyboard: 7 keys, dust, water and grease-resistant Input/output: Mini-B style USB used to Connect to PC for firmware update and audit file download. - Page 52 T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R.59 2 0 1 9 www.bartecautoid.com 52 | P a g e...