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- Page 1 User Manual AutoStop Heavy In Vehicle Brake Tester Licence ID number: 10242...
- Page 2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, AutoTest Products Pty Ltd. declare under our sole responsibility that the product AutoStop Heavy is in conformity with the provisions of the following Council Directive: 1999/5/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity is available from http://www.autotest.net.au ©...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
5.2.3 Downloading results via Bluetooth ....................18 5.2.4 Opening a previously saved log-file .....................23 CHECKING SENSORS AND OTHER FUNCTIONS ................23 CALIBRATION PROCEDURE ......................24 Return of AutoStop Heavy for Calibration ..................24 7.1.1 Packaging ............................24 7.1.2 Shipping ............................24 7.1.3 Documentation ..........................24 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................25 SPECIFICATIONS ..........................26... -
Page 4: Unpacking And First Time Use
1. UNPACKING AND FIRST TIME USE Congratulations on your choice of an AutoTest Brake Meter. Please take the time to read this User’s Manual before using the AutoStop Heavy Brake Meter in the field. Incorrect or inappropriate use of this instrument may void the warranty. Retain the packing materials for future shipping and transport of the unit for periodic calibration. -
Page 5: For Your Safety
Use only approved accessories and batteries. Do not connect incompatible prod- ucts. WATER-RESISTANCE Your device is not water-resistant. Keep it dry. CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES When connecting to any other device, read its user's guide for detailed safety instructions. Do not connect incompatible products. AutoStop Heavy User Manual Page 3... -
Page 6: Use Of Battery Charger And Care Of Battery
The AutoStop Heavy is fitted with a low voltage cut-out switch in the circuitry to protect the battery from excessive discharge. If the battery is allowed to discharge to zero (0) volts, and left standing for a long period of time, severe sulfation would occur, raising the internal resistance of the battery to abnormally high levels. -
Page 7: Operation
“D” key. To set the trigger level press “X”, then press “P“ trigger value to default, press “R”. The trigger level is set in 5 N resolution. Press “Enter” to return to Ready> AutoStop Heavy User Manual Page 5... -
Page 8: Test Conditions & Test Area
10kph. 4.3 Set-Up in Vehicle AutoStop Heavy must be secure during the entire duration of the test. Misalignment or movement can cause lower (worse) decelera- tion readings. This could mean test failure if the brake performance is close to the required limits. -
Page 9: Special Characters
“-“ key, then press the listed character to obtain the special character. Press “-“ and HOLD, Press “-“ and HOLD, Displayed Character Displayed Character then Press: then Press: “ (SPACE) “ & ‘ & ‘ AutoStop Heavy User Manual Page 7... -
Page 10: Test Instructions Summary
4.6 Test Instructions Summary Step Initial Instruction Keys to Press Final Screen Display Screen Display AutoTest HEAVY Brake Test Unit Blank “On/Off” Switch On. Software Version No.- Cal Due Screen Date- Examiner ID? Y/N Examiner To retain ID (identification If N is pIf ressed the meter will “Y”... - Page 11 Normalising as it calculates data for graph presentation. As it prints the graph, the LCD will show Graph. The LCD will now show Duplicate. If “N” the unit will return to Repeat AutoStop Heavy User Manual Page 9...
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Page 12: Test Data Storage
Note: Data Logger memory usage in percentage 5.2 Downloading Data The downloadable model of the AutoStop Heavy is provided with a serial port to attach to any IBM or IBM compatible computer with a spare COM port. An interface cable and download software are required to download test results from the Brake Meter. -
Page 13: Download Instructions
License codes may be purchased from the AutoTest Products website,http://www.autotest.net.au. Go to the ‘Buy Online’ section of the website and enter your contact details to gain access to the Online Catalogue. -
Page 14: Downloading Results Via Usb
+ R from the keyboard. Make sure you have administrator level privileges when accessing device manager. Select the AutoStop Heavy/Maxi device in the device manager (under Other devices) and right click on it. Select “Update driver/software”. AutoStop Heavy User Manual... - Page 15 When the browse window is shown, select the USB driver folder located in the directory where the AutoStop Maxi/heavy datalogger software is installed. The default location would be “C:\ Program Files (x86)\AutoTest\Maxi and Heavy Datalogger 1.7\USB drivers” on a 64-bit OS, or “C:\ Program Files\AutoTest\Maxi and Heavy Datalogger 1.7\USB drivers” on a 32-bit system.
- Page 16 If the Windows displays a warning message, select “Install this driver software anyway”. AutoStop Heavy User Manual Page 14...
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- Page 18 In the following example, the COM port number is “COM25”. To download the results, open AutoStop Maxi/Heavy datalogger software and click on “Download test(s) from meter” button. AutoStop Heavy User Manual Page 16...
- Page 19 In step 3, enter any comments for the test and press Next. These comments will be saved in the output file. In step 4, switch ON the device if it is off. When the Brake Meter displays “Ready>” on the LCD screen, press ‘U’ from the keypad. AutoStop Heavy User Manual Page 17...
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Page 20: Downloading Results Via Bluetooth
Bluetooth connection. To configure the Bluetooth connection, open your Bluetooth manager program on your PC and search for Heavy##### device, where '#####' is the serial number of the brake meter. AutoStop Heavy User Manual Page 18... - Page 21 Select the device Maxi##### from the list of discovered Bluetooth devices and create pairing. When prompted for the pairing code or pin number, enter “1234”. AutoStop Heavy User Manual Page 19...
- Page 22 Once the pairing is established, refresh device services and connect using Bluetooth serial port service. If the following message appears, press Yes. Check Bluetooth status to obtain the serial port number. AutoStop Heavy User Manual Page 20...
- Page 23 Enter the serial number of the meter and press Next. (Note that you must own a license for the Brake Meter, and have entered the License Code in the 'Add License' section of this program - see below for more information). AutoStop Heavy User Manual Page 21...
- Page 24 After the data is downloaded and displayed on the screen, click the ‘More Data’ button to see the full test data, or select Print from the toolbar to print the test and chart data to your printer. AutoStop Heavy User Manual Page 22...
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Page 25: Opening A Previously Saved Log-File
“D” to go down. Pressing “E” will exit this function. Printing… Test Printer “N” The built-in printer will printout a demo page. This function could be used to diagnose the printer. AutoStop Heavy User Manual Page 23... -
Page 26: Calibration Procedure
Labelling - A label noting “Electronic Device - Fragile” should be placed on the box. Freight Carrier - Container should be sent “Freight Prepaid”. AutoTest Products has no preference on freight carriers. However, the unit should be forwarded by companies such as WARDS, IPEC, UPS, or Federal Express if a expedient delivery is required. -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
For other problems, contact AutoTest Products or any Authorised Service Centre in Australia on (61 3) 88 403 000. Repairs should only be done by an Authorised AutoTest Service Centre in order to ensure the Brake Tester retains its calibration. Refer to Section 11 regarding warranty. For instructions on returning products for calibration or servicing, see Section 7.1. -
Page 28: Specifications
Paper and ribbons are available from AutoTest Products as a kit, containing 2 rolls of paper and one ribbon. The replacement of any other components must be carried out by AutoTest Products or an Authorised AutoTest Service Centre. -
Page 29: Changing Paper
12. Press “Off” when complete. 13. It is important that the paper is of an approved type. Use of an unapproved paper will damage the printer mechanism and void warranty. AutoStop Heavy User Manual Page 27... -
Page 30: Changing Printer Ribbon
5. Wind up any slack in the paper roll, replace the printer cover plate fitted with the new paper roll and press the hold-down buttons home. Note: The buttons must be correctly aligned before they will click home. 6. Press “Off” when complete. AutoStop Heavy User Manual Page 28... -
Page 31: Warranty
This warranty applies only to products and components supplied by AutoTest Products which can be identified by the trade name or logo affixed to them or by other documents. AutoTest Products does not warrant any products not supplied by AutoTest Products. -
Page 32: Quick Guide
The battery must never be allowed to fully discharge as it will void the warranty. Set-Up & Testing 1. Secure AutoStop Heavy in vehicle and attach pedal sensor to brake pedal. This will vary from vehicle to vehicle; a mounting bracket or straps may be used. - Page 33 NOTES: Copyright 2022 AutoTest Products Pty Ltd ABN 47 005 712 005. ® denotes a trademark owned by AutoTest Products Pty Ltd ABN 47 005 712 005. AUTOTEST Products Pty Ltd 69 Parsons St Kensington VIC 3031 Australia Phone: (+61 3) 8840 3000 Service: (+61 3) 8840 3016 service@autotest.net.au...
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