VT47 – User Manual REVISION OF THE 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...
VT47 – User Manual INTRODUCTION 1. SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply 3.000 mAh rechargeable lithium-polymer battery Battery Life Approximately 300 activations per full charge Size (H x W x D) 174 mm x 97 mm x 36 mm (6.850 in x 3.818 in x 1.417 in) without rubber boot 176 mm x 109 mm x 43 mm (6.929 in x 4.291 in x 1.692 in) with...
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VT47 – User Manual Product content: Europe: 15 Rue des Dames 78340 Les Clayes s/Bois France Phone: +33 1 30 80 10 20 E-mail: emea-tpms@ateq.com Web: www.ateq-tpms.com Contact us: USA/Canada: 41144 Vincenti Ct Novi, MI 48375 Phone: 888-621-8767 E-mail: help@supporttpms.com Web: www.ateq-tpms.com...
VT47 – User Manual 2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not discard. Retain for future reference. Please note that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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VT47 – User Manual WARNING: This product emits electromagnetic and electronically generated waves that may interfere with the safe operation of pacemakers. Individuals that have pacemakers should never use this product. Read the Warranty, Safety, FCC Statements and recycling information at the end of this user manual.
VT47 – User Manual 4. FUNCTION KEYS Power ON/OFF switch Test or trigger sensor Next, continue or confirm Cancel, previous step Navigate to select “down” Navigate to select "up” Navigate to select “left” Navigate to select “right” 5. POWER ON...
VT47 – User Manual 6. SERVICE PROCEDURE Follow this TPMS service procedure each time before and after servicing tires/wheels. 6.1. T EST SENSORS Following the instructions in the CHECK TPMS menu of your TPMS TOOL. Trigger each of the vehicle’s sensors, to ensure they work properly.
VT47 – User Manual 6.4. T ROUBLESHOOTING If the TPMS TOOL is unable to trigger one or more of the sensors, please use the following troubleshooting guide: 1) The sensor itself may be damaged or defective. 3) Wrong make, model, year is selected.
VT47 – User Manual TPMS TOOL USAGE IMPORTANT: Vehicle specific information in this manual is used as an example and may not represent specific instructions each make and model may require. When performing various functions with the tool, it is important to refer to the on-screen prompts and/or repair manual information.
VT47 – User Manual 1.3. S ELECT YEAR 1.4. S ELECT NUMBER OF WHEELS AND SELECT TIRE This option does not appear for all vehicles. For example, this option is = continue used for vehicles with a TPMS sensor fitted on the spare wheel.
VT47 – User Manual 1.5. T ENSORS Left Front Press this button to read the sensor and press OK or use the arrow buttons to select next tire to read. Right Front Right Rear Left Rear Spare Wheel Trigger if the car is...
VT47 – User Manual 1.6. S TPMS ERVICE This menu has two main functions. One is to relearn the ID of the 4 sensors into the ECU. The other function aims at reading the spare part for all the sensors available by vehicle.
VT47 – User Manual 1.8. R OBDII P EPROGRAM THROUGH Read all the sensors Plug OBDII cable to the tool and to the vehicle. Note: this following screen message is displayed when all the sensors are triggered and the OBDII cable is connected to the TPMS TOOL.
VT47 – User Manual The data is successfully transferred to the ECU. The OBDII cable can be unplugged from the ECU to the tool. 2. PART # LOOKUP This is a spare parts database which indicates all the sensors references available for each car.
VT47 – User Manual 3. PROGRAM UNIVERSAL SENSOR Select the "PROGRAM SENSOR" function. = continue This section explains how to get a sensor ID in order to enter it in a universal sensor. If the "old" sensor can be read, use the COPY ORIGINAL SENSOR section to recover the ID. If it cannot be read, use the CREATE NEW SENSOR section to create a new ID.
VT47 – User Manual 3.1. C FUNCTION = continue Use the keyboard to select “COPY ID” function. Press to trigger the original sensor Wait a few seconds. The ID of the old sensor is displayed. = continue Page 19/43...
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VT47 – User Manual Hold the new programmable sensor Please wait near the device antenna. during the programming Press to upload process. data to the blank sensor The data has been successfully transferred to the sensor. Page 20/43...
VT47 – User Manual 3.2. C REATE NEW SENSOR FUNCTION = continue Use the keyboard to select “CREATE NEW SENSOR” function Hold the new *It is also programmable sensor possible to near the device antenna. overwrite a programmable Press to upload sensor already used.
VT47 – User Manual 3.1. C OPY SET OF SENSORS FUNCTION = continue Use the keyboard to select “COPY SET OF SENSORS” function Press to read the first sensor. Read all the sensors. Finish by pressing Use the keyboard to select the next wheel.
VT47 – User Manual Wait a few seconds. Press The data has been successfully uploaded to the sensor. to continue. Press to program the Use the keyboard to select next sensor. the next wheel. 3.2. R ETRIEVE FUNCTION = continue Use the keyboard to select “RETRIEVE ID”...
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VT47 – User Manual Plug OBDII cable to the tool and to the vehicle. Press when you are ready. You are ready to program the first sensor with the actual ID from the car. = continue Wait until the Press process is finished.
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VT47 – User Manual Press The data is successfully uploaded to the sensor. to program the next sensor. Page 25/43...
VT47 – User Manual RECENT SENSOR DATA 1. RECENT SENSOR DATA When a new vehicle is triggered the result is automatically stored in the RECENT SENSOR DATA menu. You may recall the result and continue to trigger the entire vehicle. The data is automatically replaced if a new vehicle is triggered.
VT47 – User Manual RKE TEST 1. RKE TEST This is to test the strength of the keyfob RF signal. = continue Select "RKE TEST" function. = previous 1.1. S ELECT ANUFACTURER = continue = previous 1.2. S ELECT REQUENCY...
VT47 – User Manual 1.3. R EAD INSTRUCTIONS To start a new test. Press and hold one of the keyfob buttons. = previous ➔ The device waits for RF signal. 1.4. T EST RESULTS PASS: High signal strength, green range.
VT47 – User Manual SETTINGS 1. SETTINGS MENU Select "SETTINGS" menu. = continue = continue Scroll up and down to select function or settings, = previous press OK to select. Key functional descriptions: REGION: to select the region of work, AMERICA/EUROPE UNITS: change the air pressure and temperature display (kPa, Bar or PSI with F°...
VT47 – User Manual 1.1. C HANGE NITS SETTINGS = continue Scroll up and down to = previous select function or settings. = continue Scroll up and down to = previous select the units. 1.2. C HANGE ORMAT SETTINGS = continue...
VT47 – User Manual AUTO: display sensor ID format in the way sensor is transmitting. DECIMAL: force to display sensor ID in decimal (0 to 9). HEXADECIMAL: force to display sensor ID in hexadecimal (0 to F). NOTE: Some OE sensors manufacturers print sensor ID at housing in decimal format. In this case, you can easily set your tool to display IDs in decimal format to verify the reading done with the TPMS tool.
VT47 – User Manual The selection turns red. = continue Scroll up and down to set Change from 60 min (maximum) to DISABLED (never). 1.5. C HANGE ONE SETTINGS Scroll up and down to select the zone menu. continue Scroll up and down to select a zone.
VT47 – User Manual WIFI SETTINGS 1. WIFI MENU This menu is for setting up a WiFi connection, and to wirelessly update the tool. Select the "UPDATE/WIFI" menu. = continue Select WiFi Settings. To begin searching for a WiFi network, select WIFI...
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VT47 – User Manual = continue The tool will then display all local WiFi networks. Select the network you = continue wish to use. = Enter character /continue Enter the password for the selected network. Once finished, select NEXT. The tool will then connect...
VT47 – User Manual ABOUT 1. ABOUT MENU This menu displays the current version and information about the device. Select the "ABOUT" menu. = continue Page 35/43...
VT47 – User Manual LANGUAGE 1. LANGUAGE MENU Select the "LANGUAGE" menu. = continue Scroll up and down to select the language. The tool will load the new selected language. Page 36/43...
VT47 – User Manual MISCELLANEOUS 1. CHARGE Low Battery Indication Battery indicator status: Your TPMS TOOL incorporates a low battery detection circuit. Battery life is an average of 300 sensor tests per battery 100% charge (approximately 60 to 80 vehicles)
VT47 – User Manual 2. TOOL UPDATE (WIFI) Your tool must be connected to a WiFi network to perform a WiFi update. To set up a connection, please see the WiFi Settings section on Page 33. From the Main Menu,...
VT47 – User Manual 3. TOOL UPDATE (PC) IMPORTANT: Temporarily turn off all anti-virus and spam blocking software on your computer. This is necessary to ensure a successful upgrade. USB connector for Internet update. Fig. 1 Install WebVT PC Suite 1) Connect the TPMS tool to the USB port and power the tool ON.
VT47 – User Manual 3. LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY http://www.ateq-tpms.com/ Limitation of Liability ATEQ Limited Hardware Warranty ATEQ SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY ATEQ warrants to the original purchaser that SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL ATEQ your hardware product shall be free...
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The Lithium-polymer battery is not suitable for object. children under 14 years. Keep all Lithium-Ion batteries out of the reach of children Use a specified charger approved by the ATEQ manufacturer and supplied with the To prevent leakage or other hazards, do not Page 41/43...
VT47 – User Manual store batteries above 60°C (140°F). Never and used in accordance with the instructions, leave the battery inside a car (for example) may cause harmful interference to radio where the temperature could be very high or in communications.
VT47 – User Manual Assessment of the compliance of low power electronic and electrical equipment with the basic restrictions related human exposure electromagnetic fields (10 MHz to 300 GHz). 8. RECYCLING Do not dispose of the rechargeable Lithium-polymer battery or the tool and/or its accessories in the general waste.
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