Page 1: Table Of Contents
Tech 500 User Guide 2.0 March 2014 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTICES KIT CONTENTS 1.0 GETTING STARTED 1.1 TOOL LAYOUT AND CONNECTIONS 1.2 POWER ON / OFF 1.3 TOOL SET UP 1.4 TOOL DISPLAY AND ICONS 1.5 BATTERY INDICATOR 1.6 CHARGING YOUR TOOL 1.7 INSTALLING THE TPMS DESK TOP 1.8 REGISTERING YOUR TOOL 1.9 SETTING UP BLUETOOTH...
Page 2: Important Notices
March 2014 Welcome to the Bartec TPMS Family! Hopefully you will find our tool and support to be the best! Please take a few moments to review this user guide in its entirety for instructions on all the features you find in your new Tech500.
Page 3: Getting Started
1.1 Tool Layout and Connections The Tech500 features a 7 button key pad for easy navigation of the various menus. Also, there are many connections points to the Tech500 for use in updating, exporting information, charging and programming to the vehicle.
Page 4: Power On/Off
March 2014 1.2 Power On/Off The Tech500 is powered on by a single press of the ON/OFF key. Upon power up, the screen displays the Bartec logo on the tool. The Tech500 will begin to power down automatically after 3 minutes of inactivity, and fully shut off after 5 minutes of inactivity.
Page 5: Tool Display And Icons
The second- y- indicates the total number of items available. USB Indicator This status line indicator confirms the Tech500 is connected to the USB port of a computer. Once communication been established, results data can be viewed on the pc via the Mass Storage Device feature.
Page 6: Charging Your Tool
The QI charger is the preferred method of charging. You can use the supplied USB cable attached to a PC to charge as well. Only use the power supply or USB cable that is included in the Tech500 tool kit to charge this tool.
Page 7: Installing The Tpms Desk Top
User Guide 2.0 March 2014 1.7 Installing TPMS Desktop The TPMS Desktop is required to use the wireless features of the Tech500. This software is available from the Bartec USA website at www.bartecusa.com and is also loaded onto the KIT CD. The preferred method is installing from the Bartec USA website.
Page 8 Tech 500 User Guide 2.0 March 2014 Click SAVE FILE On most computers, the file will be saved to a “downloaded” folder. Your computer will either prompt you that the down load is complete, or you may have to look for it on the desk top. Click on file here to launch Once “setup.exe”...
Page 9: Registering Your Tool
Register Tool Link 1.8 Registering your tool You can register your Bartec Tech500 @ www.bartecusa.com. Follow the on-screen prompts filling in your information and tool serial number. Please have your tool serial number, date of purchase and place of purchase in order to properly register your tool.
Page 10: Setting Up Bluetooth
March 2014 1.9 Setting Up Bluetooth For your convenience, Bartec has included a Bluetooth Dongle [adaptor]. This is to be used with PC’s or Laptops that do NOT have Bluetooth connectivity already installed. Follow the install and setup instructions that are included in this kit. Begin by inserting the set-up CD and install the necessary driver and software.
Page 11: Updating Your Tool
Power the Tech500 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 Tech500. Step 2: Your tool should open a window on your computer screen. The tool now is seen by your computer as a Removable Disk.
Page 12 Open rubber boot on “nose” of the tool. Remove OLD SD card, keeping it separate from the new card. Insert the NEW SD card. Power the Tech500 On, and From the Main Menu, Select “Update Tool”. Step 2: The tool will now load the file update to the operating system.
Page 13: Using Your Tech 500
In this next section, you will learn how to take advantage of the class leading features of your Tech 500 TPMS Tool. The Bartec Tech 500 All-in-One TPMS tool is a Relearn and Diagnostics tool with OBD and Wireless functions. With its rugged design and robust connections, including the OBD Cable, you can use your 500 for: •...
Page 14: Menu System Overview
March 2014 2.2 Menu System Overview The Tech500’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 Main Menu screen- with ‘Select by Vehicle’...
Page 15: Operations Screen
Tech 500 User Guide 2.0 March 2014 2.4 Operations Screen This screen is where you will complete all sensor testing and relearn steps. Position of TBYT/Relearn current wheel Toolkit being tested View Vehicle Info Onscreen Review instruction Vehicle Data Successful Sensor Read TPMS sensor was successfully activated and decoded.
Page 16: Test Before You Touch
“Learn Mode”. This is usually achieved through a series of actions preformed on the vehicle to place the vehicle into this mode. Once the vehicle is in Learn Mode, using your Tech500 to activate the sensors, the vehicle will listen for the sensor IDS and learn them to the vehicle.
Page 17 Connection to a vehicle allows the Tech500 to directly program the vehicle electronics module with TPM ID’s. Note that not all vehicles support vehicle communications modes. Once 4 TPM ID’s are stored within the Tech500, it can be connected to the OBD interface using the provided cable.
Page 18: Viewing Full Relearn Procedures
Tech 500 User Guide 2.0 March 2014 Indirect system – Vehicle may require calibration at point of service or replacement. No wheel sensors on this type of TPMS. 2.7 Viewing Full Relearn Procedures 2.8 Review data: This menu- when selected- gives direct access to specific screens that display the TPM data. No menu page name is provided- instead, the screen provides all of the TPM Data available from the TPM Type read;...
Page 19: Toolkit
Passive Key Passive Key or Push Button Start vehicles generally send out a LF signal to activate the Key-Fob. Bartec has incorporated the ability to detect those LF signals, and display that information on the screen of your tool.
Page 20: My Tool
Tech 500 User Guide 2.0 March 2014 2.10 My Tool Settings TPM ID: Select whether the tool displays the TPM ID in DECIMAL or HEXIDECIMAL Pressure: Change how pressure is displayed on the tool screen. Choose between PSI or Bar. Temperature: Select units between Celsius or Fahrenheit.
Page 21 To ENABLE your Bluetooth: Navigate to My Tool, Networks, Bluetooth, highlight Enable and press the ENTER key. Make sure to Enable the Bluetooth Network in order to communicate with you TPMS Desktop software. Support On screen reference for Bartec USA Technical Support: Toll Free Phone: (866) 407-8767 Email: help@bartecusa.com...
Page 22: Tool Positioning/Reading A Sensor
3.0 TOOL POSITIONING/READING A SENSOR 3.1 Standard LF (Low Frequency) Activation Proper tool positioning is important to insure sensor activation and decode. Place the Tech500 on the tire, at the TPMS sensor, aimed towards the sensor location as shown above.
Page 23: Sensor Responses
Sensor Not Found Response If the search period expires without reading a TPM then the Tech500 will emit a single Audible Beep and indicate on the display that no TPM was found. The TPM Data will still be stored but will indicate that the TPM...
Page 24: Tpms Desktop
Direct link to Bartec’s on-line video library. Internet TRAINING VIDEOS connection is required From time to time, Bartec will automatically prompt an update to the TPMS Desktop. This will happen through your internet connection and when updates are available, follow the instructions on the screen. Click OK...
Page 25: Home Screen
At the Home Screen, you will be able to Navigate TPMS Desktop, accessing Audit Data, Tool Updates, Vehicle Data, Settings, and launch Bartec’s TPMS PAD. For a detailed explanation of each of the applications and functions of the TPMS Desktop, click the User Guide located within the tab at the top of the Home Screen, shown below.
Page 26: Audit Reports
To begin using the Auditing System ensure that the tool has some data available, and then connect the Tech500 to a PC via its USB lead with TPMS Desktop open. The software will begin communicating with the Tech500. Once communication is established the Tech500 will act as a MSD (Mass Storage Device).
Page 27: Updates
Simply click the icon to launch the application, then connect your Tech500 tool using the USB cable. The screen you see will list your tool and the status. If you are in need of an update, click the UPDATE button and the application will walk you through the process.
Page 28: Tool Service
5.2 Service The Tech500 is not field serviceable. If damage occurs, or the tool does not power on, follow the these steps to get you back to running again: 1) Contact out Technical Support Team with your concerns. Please make sure your...
Page 29: Spare Parts
Tech 500 User Guide 2.0 March 2014 5.2 Spare Parts Item Description Bartec Part Number USB Cable WRT300USB 1 Piece OBD Cable WRT400OBDC Wall Mount Power Supply WRT400PWS Inductive Charging Pad WRT500PAD w/ Power Supply TPMS Magnet WRTMAGNET SD Card...
Page 30: Technical Support
Tech 500 User Guide 2.0 March 2014 6.0 BARTEC TPMS TECH SUPPORT For technical support, please call us at 866-407-TPMS (8767). You can also contact us by email: help@bartecusa.com or visit our website www.bartecusa.com for a complete directory. PHONE - (866) 407-TPMS (866)407-8767 E-MAIL - help@bartecusa.com...
Page 31: Appendices
Tech 500 User Guide 2.0 March 2014 APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY TPMS – Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems, sometimes referred to as RTPMS. Indirect System – TPM system that uses the ABS wheel sensors. Direct System – TPM system that has sensors in the wheels that use RF. LF –...
Page 32: B - Vin
APPENDIX B: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) When using the Tech500, 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 33: C - Faq's & Troubleshooting Guide
Answer: in some cases you won’t know since the battery might even be too low to transmit. If the sensor spec allows, when the sensor get low, it will transmit a status and the Bartec tool will show this with a Low Battery Icon.
Page 34: D - Tpms System Review
Tech 500 User Guide 2.0 March 2014 APPENDIX D: TPMS SYSTEM REVIEW When diagnosing TPMS systems, understanding what the tell-tale light means is important. When cycling the ignition from off to run, the TPMS tell-tale should come on, and go off. This would indicate a system with no fault present.
Page 35: E - Coms Error Troubleshooting
Tech 500 User Guide 2.0 March 2014 APPENDIX E: COMS ERROR TROUBLESHOOTING If you are having a problem or error during the COMS process, follow these steps before calling customer support. Check vehicle ignition Vehicle ignition must be in the RUN position in order for vehicle COMS process to complete. Check cable to tool connection Insure the cable is connected at the DB15 and thumb screws are finger tight.
Page 36: Limited Warranty
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 a RMA number to determine if the tool does need to come back.
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Page 38: Tool Registration Form
User name: __________________________________ Password: ___________________________________ I will like to participate in the SD card program understanding I will only get 2 cards per year ________ Detach and mail to: Bartec USA 44231 Phoenix Drive Sterling Heights, MI 48314 Or fax to:...
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