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PRODUCT MANUAL
TREADREADER
TM
HANDHELD 3D SCANNER

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  • Page 1 PRODUCT MANUAL TREADREADER HANDHELD 3D SCANNER...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Redefining tire measurement CONTENT QUICK START 01 TreadReader HandHeld scanner 02 Buttons and LED’s on the HandHeld scanner 2.1 Buttons 2.1.1 Power button 2.1.2 Battery button 2.1.3 Wi-Fi button 2.2 LED’s 03 TreadReader Android ® 3.1 Connectivity 3.1.1 Direct mode 3.1.2 Network mode...
  • Page 4 Redefining tire measurement 3.5 Quick scan 3.6 Settings 3.6.1 Connections 3.6.2 Reports 3.6.3 Tread depth 3.6.4 General/regional 3.6.5 Calibration check 3.6.6 System info and firmware update 3.6.7 Network 3.6.8 Scan settings 3.7 Where to find the files stores on the mobile device? 3.8 Troubleshooting: TreadManager.net on smartphones and tablets 04 Integrations to other software...

  • Page 5: Led 5 : Fuel Gauge Fault. Blink Count

    Redefining tire measurement 6.1.2 LED 2 and LED 3 : Battery temperature too high. Blink count = 5 6.1.3 LED 5 : Fuel gauge fault. Blink count = 5 6.1.4 LED 7 : Charge level (coulomb count) is too low (<...

  • Page 6: Quick Start

    QUICK START A • WHAT’S INSIDE THE BOX Plug Adaptors Quick Guide HandHeld Calibration USB Cable Scanner Certificate NOTE: Extra items might be included according to your region. B • CHECK THE BATTERY LEVEL The LEDs indicate the battery level. Make sure that the scanner is fully charged before starting.
  • Page 7 C • PAIRING THE SCANNER TO THE APP The Android app for phones or tablets can be downloaded from Google Play ® ® The app controls the HandHeld scanner and connects to TREADMANAGER , the cloud-based service platform. Learn more...

  • Page 8: Treadreader Handheld Scanner

    01 • TREADREADER HANDHELD SCANNER The TreadReader HandHeld scanner is a compact and lightweight device. It is quick and easy to use and eliminates errors associated with manual depth gauges. TreadReader is suitable for wet or dirty tyres and is ideal for all tyre inspection applications in workshops, service centres, inspection lanes, commercial vehicle yards and at the roadside.

  • Page 9: Buttons And Led's On The Handheld Scanner

    2.1.1 • POWER BUTTON Holding down the power button for 2 seconds will turn the scanner on/off. The top LED will be lit when the HandHeld scanner is on, and a vibration will indicate the on/ off event. 2.1.2 • BATTERY BUTTON Holding down the battery button for 1 second will indicate the battery level of the HandHeld scanner, as shown by the LEDs in Fig.

  • Page 10: Wi-Fi Button

    Once paired with a mobile device, it indicates that the scanner is transmitting data to the application. 3. Middle-left (blue): Indicates that a connection is made to the HandHeld scanner from the application. 4. Bottom-left (blue): Indicates that wi-fi is enabled. After powering the scanner on (and this LED turning on), it needs around 5-6 seconds to be fully ready for a connection from the mobile application.

  • Page 11: Treadreader Tm Android ® App

    ® default password for the scanner’s AP in direct mode is: 12345678 2. Network Mode: The HandHeld scanner is connected to an external wi-fi network, with the phone or tablet on the same network. If the network has an Internet connection, an online ALPR solution will be available in the application.

  • Page 12: Direct Mode

    Every new HandHeld scanner is setup for a one-to-one connection between the phone or tablet and the HandHeld scanner. To use the scanner in direct mode: 1. Turn on the HandHeld scanner by pressing the power button for 2 seconds.
  • Page 13 3. Select the HandHeld scanner from the list (it will turn green once selected), and wait until it connects. This will take a few seconds, as the application will need to take control of the mobile device’s wi-fi. If it fails please select the scanner again.

  • Page 14: Network Mode

    Fig.11 Network menu item 3. Select the network to connect to, please be aware that 5GHz wi-fi networks will show in the list, but cannot be used with the HandHeld scanner. Enter the network password when prompted. Supported wi-fi security (WPA/WPA2).
  • Page 15 4. Wait for the sensor to switch over to network mode, this takes around 15 seconds (with older firmware it can take up to 2 minutes). The process is finished once the HandHeld has buzzed twice and restarted. With the older firmware the user must restart the HandHeld scanner manually.

  • Page 16: Switch From Network Mode To Direct Mode

    1. Switch the scanner on and wait for 15 seconds. 2. Hold the power and wi-fi buttons until the HandHeld scanner lights up all of the right-side LED’s and gives a long continuous buzz. It is important to stop pressing the button as soon as the buzz starts.

  • Page 17: Treadmanager.net

    Fig.15 HandHeld scanner buttons 3.2 • TREADMANAGER.NET TreadManager is a cloud-based tyre sales management service, fully integrated with all TreadReader tyre measurement products. TreadManager has been designed to improve workshop productivity and increase tyre sales. By logging in to the TreadManager...

  • Page 18: Setup And User Types

    , there is a hierarchy of user profiles: 1. Group Admin This is a management level user profile with comprehensive access to data and reports, including the ability to: • View multiple workshops within a group or across a network. TREADREADER HANDHELD • PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 19: Login/Upload To Treadmanager

    3.2.2 • LOGIN/UPLOAD TO TREADMANAGER IN THE ANDROID APP (11.53.1.0 AND NEWER) ® HandHeld app releases after 11.53.1.0 include the ability to upload scans to TreadManager . Android 6.0 or later is required for this option to be available. ®...
  • Page 20 ® the TreadReader HandHeld and try to reconnect to a known wi-fi network or mobile data connection. In network mode, the app will stay connected to the TreadReader HandHeld and upload any scans using the wi-fi network.

  • Page 21: Navigation

    Fig.18 Upload screens 3.3 • NAVIGATION The application has four tabs which can be found at the bottom of the app. These can be accessed after a successful connection with the HandHeld scanner, in either direct or network mode. 1. Vehicle scan 2.

  • Page 22: Vehicle Scan

    3.4 • VEHICLE SCAN Once the HandHeld scanner is connected, the process of scanning tyres can start. The various inputs and actions available throughout the scan process will be explained in this chapter. 1. Identify vehicle registration: How to enter a vehicle registration and use the ALPR option in Network Mode.

  • Page 23: Scanning/Results Screen

    PDF report generated later. The limits for summer/winter tyres can be changed from the settings menu. The HandHeld scanner is automatically enabled to start the measurement for the first tyre. Place the scanner on the edge of the tyre and slide it across the tread face.
  • Page 24 4. Re-scan (if an error message is received from the scanner, or you would like to redo the scan for other reasons) 5. Accept and move to next tyre. Add comment Add tyre make Re-scan tyre Take a photo Accept and move and size to next tyre Fig.24 Additional possibilities TREADREADER HANDHELD • PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 25: Visualize The Scans All Together And Create Report

    TYRE INFO EXAMPLE Width of the tyre in millimetres Height of the tyre sidewall as a percentage of the width. In this case 55% of 205mm. Also known as the aspect ratio. Radial construction The diameter of the tyre’s inner rim in inches Load Rating of the Tyre.
  • Page 26 Company logo, information and vouchers can be added from the report tab in the settings page. Note: The 2nd page will only appear if the user has added at least one comments or photos Fig.27 Report generated by the app, page 1 and 2 TREADREADER HANDHELD • PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 27: Quick Scan

    It is useful to show a customer how the scanner works. If this menu has been chosen it will automatically enable the HandHeld scanner and you will need to perform at least one scan to be able to go any other menu item.

  • Page 28: Connections

    3.6.1 • CONNECTIONS This menu allows you to reconnect to a HandHeld scanner or swap to another unit. When entering this menu, the app will disconnect from the HandHeld scanner and it will turn off. Please pick another device that is visible in the list.

  • Page 29: Tread Depth

    3.6.3 • TREAD DEPTH The legal minimum tread depth changes from one country to another. For this reason, the app allows you to set the advisory and legal limits for tread depth. It can be different for summer and winter tyres. It will change the colour in the 3D scan and for the reported numbers in the application.

  • Page 30: Calibration Check

    8. If the calibration check is unsuccessful, the scanner must be re-calibrated. Calibration should be checked at least once a month. If the scanner fails a calibration check, contact your Snap-on Equipment distributor for instructions on how to ® return for re-calibration. TREADREADER HANDHELD • PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 31: System Info And Firmware Update

    Fig.34 Calibration check 3.6.6 • SYSTEM INFO AND FIRMWARE UPDATE Software and hardware information can be found in this tab. Firmware update: The application also has new firmware built in with each release. If the latest firmware is a higher number than the current firmware, then you may want to perform a firmware update procedure.

  • Page 32: Network

    The application will first upload the new firmware to the HandHeld scanner. When complete, it will perform some checks and write the firmware to the HandHeld scanner. The whole procedure will take up to 7 minutes. The application will indicate if the update has been successful or not.

  • Page 33: Where To Find The Files Stores On The Mobile Device

    3.7 • WHERE TO FIND THE FILES STORES ON THE MOBILE DEVICE? The data recorded by the application will be accessible through the file system of the Android device. Each vehicle will have its own folder with various files stored. ®...

  • Page 34: Hardware Specification

    05 • HARDWARE SPECIFICATION 5.1 • DIMENSIONS The dimensions of the HandHeld scanner are 186mm x 96mm x 84mm or 7.3” x 3.8” x 3.3”. Fig.38 Dimensions of the HandHeld scanner. TREADREADER...

  • Page 35: Control Pad Buttons And Leds

    5.2 • CONTROL PAD BUTTONS AND LEDS There are three buttons on the HandHeld scanner – power, wi-fi, and battery. The LEDs indicate power (on/off), wi-fi connectivity, battery level and scanner status. Power (On/Off) Battery level/ scanner status Network mode/...

  • Page 36: Charging

    Only use the charging adaptor provided with this product. Fig.41 USB 3.1 Type C and HandHeld scanner 5.5 • MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING To clean the optical window, release the wheel assembly on the underside of the scanner by pushing the two retaining clips.

  • Page 37: Main Specifications Summary

    To empty stones or grit, which have entered between the wheel assembly and base of the scanner though the gap directly above the viewing window, open the wheel assembly according to the instructions above. Shake out any stones or grit. Close the wheel assembly according the instructions above.

  • Page 38: Led's Errors

    06 • LED’S ERRORS There are 7 LED’s on the top of the HandHeld scanner: Fig.43 LEDs Please, note that the LEDs 4 and 6 are controlled by the wi-fi chip only and are not a part of any error code.

  • Page 39: Basic Errors

    6.1.1 • LED 2 AND LED 7: BATTERY TEMPERATURE TOO LOW. BLINK COUNT=5 Solution: 1. Leave the HandHeld scanner at room temperature for at least 30 minutes. 2. Clear the error by pressing all three buttons at the same time.
  • Page 40 3. If the error persists, try charging the scanner for at least 1 hour before attempting to turn the scanner on. 4. If still unrecoverable, please contact local distributor. Fig.47 LED’s for coulomb count TREADREADER HANDHELD • PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 41: Led 7 : Battery Voltage Is Too Low (Below 3.4V). Blink Count

    6.1.5 • LED 7 : BATTERY VOLTAGE IS TOO LOW (BELOW 3.4V). BLINK COUNT=8 Solution: 1. Clear the error by pressing all three buttons at the same time. 2. Wait for 10 seconds after clearing the error, before turning the scanner on again. 3.

  • Page 42: Led 1 And Led 3 : Timeout Error While Charging

    4. Please make sure you are using supplied cable and charger, before plugging the charging cable back in. 5. If still unrecoverable, please contact your local distributor. Fig.50 LED’s for time out error, fast charging TREADREADER HANDHELD • PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 43: Led 1 And Led 7 : Timeout Error While Slow Charging

    6.2.3 • LED 1 AND LED 7 : TIMEOUT ERROR WHILE SLOW CHARGING Solution: 1. Take the charging cable out. 2. Clear the error by pressing all three buttons at the same time. 3. Wait for 10 seconds after clearing the error.

  • Page 44: Led 3 : Blink Count = 10 - Voltage Limit Exceeded

    1. Clear the error by pressing all three buttons at the same time. 2. Wait for 10 seconds after clearing the error, before turning the scanner on. 3. If the error persists, please contact your local distributor. Fig.54 LED’s for undetermined error TREADREADER HANDHELD • PRODUCT MANUAL...

  • Page 45: Legal Warnings

    • EU Directive 2012/19/EU – Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Snap-on Equipment S.r.l. Via Prov. Carpi, 33 2015 Correggio (RE) Italy 7.3 • DISCLAIMER Only those applications of TreadReader™ tyre measurement products as specified within this product literature, technical information, and warranty statements is recommended.

  • Page 46: Safe Use Of A Laser Product

    Direct intra beam viewing is hazardous. Class 4 High power. Capable of producing hazardous diffuse reflections. Capable of producing skin burns and fire hazardous. This product complies with FDA radiation performance standards 21 CFR Subchapter J. TREADREADER HANDHELD • PRODUCT MANUAL...

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