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- Page 1 User Manual Version : 2.015 AutoStop Mini Plus Hand Held Brake Tester Licence ID number: 10242 AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual Version 2.015...
- Page 2 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, AutoTest Products Pty Ltd. declare under our sole responsibility that the product AutoStop Mini Plus 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
4.5 Using the Data Logger software..................26 5. SPECIFICATIONS ....................... 28 5.1 Hardware Specifications ....................28 5.2 Features .......................... 28 6. CALIBRATION PROCEDURE ....................28 6.1 Return of AutoStop Mini Plus for Calibration...............29 6.1.1 Packaging ........................29 6.1.2 Shipping ........................29 6.1.3 Documentation......................29 7. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................29 8. -
Page 4: Unpacking And First Time Use
1. UNPACKING AND FIRST TIME USE Congratulations on your choice of an AutoStop Mini Plus. Please take the time to read this User’s Manual before using the AutoStop Mini Plus 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
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 instruc- tions. Do not connect incompatible products. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual Version 2.015 Page 3... -
Page 6: Operation
Attach the Mini Plus to the dashboard, front passenger seat, foot well or centre console so that the screen is clearly visible and the buttons are accessible. AutoStop Mini Plus is self-aligning by identifying its orientation during acceleration at the beginning of each test - Mini Plus can be installed at any angle facing any orientation, but must be secure for the entire duration of the test as movement can cause wrong deceleration readings. -
Page 7: Running The Test
3.4 Running the Test Turn on AutoStop Mini Plus by pressing ON/OFF. The Mini Plus will go through a start-up proce- dure and show the calibration due date. The display will show “Test?” press ‘ENTER’. The Mini Plus will initialise the test procedure by prompting the user to enter “Examiner ID”, “Customer Name”... -
Page 8: Other Functions
Adjust Contrast? : Press ENTER to adjust the contrast of the display and press — > to in- • crease the contrast and DEL to reduce contrast. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual Version 2.015 Page 6... -
Page 9: Printing On Bluetooth Printer (Optional Accessory)
DEL to re- enter. Press any key to begin This is to enter the Key-in the 5-digit se- Code: ----- 5-digit serial number rial number and Press code ENTER AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual Version 2.015 Page 7... - Page 10 This indicates that the brakes have been ap- Sampling… plied and it is sampling data for calculation This indicates that the test is complete and the Calculating… unit is calculating the results AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual Version 2.015 Page 8...
- Page 11 This is to set the units Press ENTER to set or of average and maxi- Accel unit: m/s2 —>to select another mum deceleration in unit terms of ‘m/s2’ AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual Version 2.015 Page 9...
- Page 12 ‘*’ will be displayed on LCD. Press ENTER to view bat- This shows the battery Battery Life? tery life or press —> to life on Mini Plus return to main menu AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual Version 2.015 Page 10...
- Page 13 French. Note: Press ENTER to select Results obtained using French language or French ? French language will —> to see the next be based on SRV- P036 language standard. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual Version 2.015 Page 11...
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Page 14: Downloading
4 DOWNLOADING The AutoStop Mini Plus can hold 99 tests numbered one to Ninety - Nine. Test results stored in Mini Plus can be downloaded to a PC using a USB cable, or via Bluetooth interface. To down- load the tests, a datalogger software needs to installed on the PC. The datalogger software can be installed from the provided USB or can be downloaded from the Internet. - Page 15 When the Brake Meter is switched ON, the PC will recognise the Brake Meter device and will search for the USB drivers. Select ‘AutoStop MiniPlus’ in the device manager (under Other devices) and right click on it. Select “Update driver/software” AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual Version 2.015 Page 13...
- Page 16 AutoStop Mini+ datalogger software is installed. On a 64-bit operating system, the default location where USB drivers are likely to be found is at “C:\Program Files (x86)\AutoTest\ AutoStop Mini+ Data Logger\USB Drivers”. On a 32-bit system, the USB driver’s folder would be at “C:\Program Files\AutoTest\AutoStop Mini+ Data Logger\USB Drivers”.
- Page 17 If the Windows displays the following warning message, select “Install this driver software anyway”. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual Version 2.015 Page 15...
- Page 18 When Windows has completed installing the drivers for the USB interface, the following window will appear. Notice the COM port number displayed on the titlebar. The COM port will be used when downloading data from the meter using the datalogger software. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual Version 2.015 Page 16...
- Page 19 In the following example, the COM port number is “COM27 To download the results, open AutoStop Mini Plus datalogger software and click on “Download” button. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual Version 2.015...
- Page 20 Select the COM port of the USB connection. The COM port is the same port obtained earlier during the USB drivers installation process. Make sure the brake meter switched ON and it is connected to the PC via the USB cable. Press Next to continue. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual Version 2.015 Page 18...
- Page 21 Once the connection has been connected successfully, the downloader will display a list of all tests currently stored on the meter. Select the tests that need to be downloaded and then press Next. Datalogger software will automatically download all selected tests. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual Version 2.015 Page 19...
- Page 22 Once the desired tests have been downloaded, press Finish to return to the main window and view test results. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual Version 2.015 Page 20...
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Page 23: Downloading Via Bluetooth
Bluetooth Manager. Select the device Mini+##### from the list of discovered Bluetooth devices and create pairing. When prompted for the pairing code or pin number , enter “0000” . AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual Version 2.015 Page 21... - Page 24 To find out which Port is connected to MiniPlus, go to more Bluetooth Options which is in the Related Settings of Bluetooth Settings. You can find the COM Port for the Bluetooth Connection to the software. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual Version 2.015 Page 22...
- Page 25 Once the Bluetooth connection is setup, the user can now download test results from Mini Plus using the Bluetooth interface. To download the results, open AutoStop Mini Plus datalogger software and click on “Download” button. When the following connection window appears, select “Bluetooth” connection and press Next.
- Page 26 While downloading, the LCD screen of Mini Plus will display “Uploading 00%….” Once the desired tests have been downloaded, press Finish to return to the main window and view test results. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual Version 2.015 Page 24...
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Page 27: Using The Data Logger Software
User can select the printer from which the tests should be printed. In order print only a single or a few tests, enter the range of the tests to be printed out. Click on Print button to print. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual Version 2.015 Page 25... - Page 28 5. Setting: this option can be used to view the test results in the units set by the Mini Plus or select a different unit to view the test results. AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual Version 2.015 Page 26...
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Page 29: Specifications
• EIA RS-232c • Bluetooth interface • USB interface • Memory storage: Ninety Nine Tests (99 Tests) • PC down load capability and graph • 16 x 1 character LCD display AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual Version 2.015 Page 27... -
Page 30: Calibration Procedure
There are two ways of calibrating the Brake Meter - either return the AutoStop Mini Plus to your local distributor or by returning the Brake Meter to Auto Test Products (See Section 6.1). -
Page 31: Warranty
When you purchase an AutoTest Product you are required to complete warranty registra- tion form, and return to AutoTest Products Pty Ltd within 10 days of purchase of the product. AutoTest Products or any Authorised AutoTest Service Centre warrants this product against de- fects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase. - Page 32 9. NOTES Copyright 2024 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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