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ATEQ VT620
ATEQ VT620
Version 1.0
www.ateq-tpms.com
Reference: UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN

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  • Page 1 ATEQ VT620 ATEQ VT620 Version 1.0 www.ateq-tpms.com Reference: UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN...
  • Page 2 ATEQ VT620 REVISION OF USER MANUAL VT620 We continuously work on improving our products. This is why the information contained in this user manual, the tool and its technical specifications may be modified without notice. Date Edition/Revision Reference Chapters updated...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 1.1 ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD EMISSION DEVICE ..........3 1.2 STANDARDS AND REFERENCES ............... 3 1.3 SAFETY ........................4 1.4 DEFINITION OF THE VT620 UNIT AND ITS ANTENNA ........4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS VT620 2.1.1. DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS VT620 ..................5 2.1.2.
  • Page 4 FOR WHEEL PRODUCTION PLANTS .................. 16 5.3.2.1. Distance between antenna and wheel ................16 5.3.2.2. Automation ........................16 5.4. POSITIONING THE ATEQ VT620 ..............16 STARTING AND ADJUSTING 6.1. STARTING THE ATEQ VT620 ............... 17 6.2. MENU TREE ....................17 6.2.1.

  • Page 5: Safety Recommendations

    Public zone: ≤ 5 A/m (zone D) ▪ Work zone: ≤ 25 A/m (Zone C) 1.2 Standards and references Installation must be carried out according to industry regulations and standard AFNOR UTE C99-111 (October 2002). UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 3/43...

  • Page 6: Safety

    You are advised to leave this function activated. Please note that ATEQ will not be held liable for any accident connected with the misuse of the measuring instrument or with a failure to comply with the safety regulations in force when installing the device.

  • Page 7: Technical Specifications Vt620

    400 x 300 x 132 H x L x D (mm): 90V-230V DC stabilized (+/- 0.5 V) Power supply 2.5 A min. Weight (kg): Approx. 2.5 Temperature operation +10°C to +45°C storage 0°C to +60°C 2.1.2. Dimensions UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 5/43...

  • Page 8: Technical Specifications Of The Universal Antenna

    • Receiving antenna RF (315 & 433 MHz) ➢ The Axial antenna is recommended when the antenna of the TPMS sensor in the wheel is oriented perpendicular to the antenna pane of the VT620. UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 6/43...

  • Page 9: Radio Frequencies Used

    ATEQ VT620 ➢ The Radial antenna is recommended when the antenna of the TPMS sensor in the wheel is oriented parallel to the antenna pane of the VT620. 2.2.3. Radio frequencies used • The transmission and activation frequency is: 125 kHz (LF).

  • Page 10: Device Description

    • Universal programming antenna • Mini antenna 3.2. Description of the VT620 The ATEQ VT620 unit is made of molded plastic. The top cover is attached to the main body by six screws. UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 8/43...

  • Page 11: User Interface

    ATEQ VT620 USER INTERFACE 4.1. Overview of VT620 front panel Status indicator lights Cancel key Display screen Navigation keys Cycle key 4.2. Overview of keypad functions 4.2.1. Control keys Keys Functions • Scroll up • Increase a number • Scroll down •...

  • Page 12: Overview Of The Vt620 Back Panel

    4.3. Overview of the VT620 back panel 4.3.1. On/Off switch • I: • O: 4.3.2. Power supply • The ATEQ VT620 operates at a voltage between 84V and 260V AC. 4.3.3. Reception antenna ports (J1 & J2) UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 10/43...

  • Page 13: Usb Port (J3)

    • J2 is the 433 MHz antenna port 4.3.4. USB port (J3) The USB port connects the VT620 to a PC in order to carry out software updates. 4.3.5. RJ45 port (J4) If the Profinet or Profibus option has been added, the RJ45 port connects the VT620 to the factory PLC.

  • Page 14: Indicator Lights

    ➔ Lights up when no sensor is detected. The sensor has a set time to respond (the time is set by the selected program). If the VT620 has received no response after this time, the message "COM ERROR. PLEASE TRY AGAIN" is displayed.

  • Page 15: Installation Recommendations

    The main precautions to be taken relate to fixing the device and the environment near the antenna. For correct operation of the TPMS installation, avoid placing the VT620 and its antenna near equipment that can generate electrical or electromagnetic disturbance (motors, electronic drives, PLCs, PCs, etc.).

  • Page 16: For Automobile Production

    ATEQ VT620 5.3.1. For automobile production A VT620 instrument and an antenna are required on each side of the vehicle. The operation entails activating each wheel of the vehicle. The following two configurations show the order of passing: Wheel 1...

  • Page 17: Determining The Antenna Spacing

    Using this calculation means the exposure time to LF radiation for each of the four wheels will be the same. Note: If vehicles with different wheelbases are produced on the same line, an intermediate value should be used. UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 15/43...

  • Page 18: Distance Between Antenna And Vehicle Wheel

    5.4. Positioning the ATEQ VT620 The standard link cable between the VT620 and antenna is 5 meters long. This length allows the device to be moved away from the antenna. The VT620 unit must not be installed in the antenna field.

  • Page 19: Starting And Adjusting

    ATEQ VT620 If the antenna is installed in a zone with controlled access, the VT620 unit must be installed outside this zone for easy access to the settings. STARTING AND ADJUSTING 6.1. Starting the ATEQ VT620 Connect the device to the mains with 84 ~ 240V AC. Power up the device. When the unit is powered up, the following screens are displayed: •...
  • Page 20 ATEQ VT620 UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 18/43...
  • Page 21 19200 38400 57600 115200 128000 256000 PROGRAM > Select Program > Sensor > PAL Tire Data SETTINGS PAL Sensor WAL Sensor Get All Sensor Trigger > Data Get learn mode Get ID ……. UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 19/43...
  • Page 22 Receiver 315 (Same for 433) Attenuation > 0 dB -6 dB -12 dB -18 dB Gain Control > PROGRAM > Select Program > Erase Program SETTINGS Serial Num. Software Version ABOUT > Bootloader Version UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 20/43...

  • Page 23: Using The Vt620

    Press OK. The list of available programs is displayed. Please note: the programs available vary according to the configuration of the VT620. Use the up or down arrows to select your desired program. UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 21/43...

  • Page 24: Starting A Cycle Program

    The activation cycle includes three phases: • START: starting a test cycle; • SENSOR ACTIVATION: the VT620 sends data to the sensor and then switches to receiving mode to receive the sensor's response; • END: the cycle stops automatically as soon as the response from the sensor is obtained or according to the time-out set by the selected program.

  • Page 25: Stopping The Current Program

    7.3. Stopping the current program Press C to stop the current cycle program. The Ready screen shows that the VT620 is ready to start a new cycle program. 7.4. Creating a program From the main menu, press the right arrow to select the Settings menu.
  • Page 26 Use the up or down arrows to select an empty line. Press OK to start creating the program. Press OK to display the Sensor screen. Use the up or down arrows to select a sensor type. UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 24/43...
  • Page 27 Use the up or down arrows to select Trigger, then press Use the up and down arrows to select the activation mode, then press OK. Use the up or down arrows to select Frequency, then press UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 25/43...
  • Page 28 Press OK again to adjust the antenna settings. The choice of antenna depends on the characteristics and the position of the sensor when the wheel is passing. Follow the recommendations of the approved installer. UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 26/43...
  • Page 29 LF Voltage is displayed in red. Use Up or Down to select DEFAULT in order to choose the default voltage preset according to the sensor characteristics, or to select an available voltage. Press OK to confirm. UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 27/43...
  • Page 30 It can be adjusted to limit the transmission field around the antenna. You are advised to follow the settings recommended by the approved installer. Press C to return to PROGRAM SETTINGS. UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 28/43...
  • Page 31 To do so, the unit analyses the last 32 readings. Discard ID is displayed in red. Use Up or Down to select YES or NO, then press C to return to the previous menu. UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 29/43...
  • Page 32 Use Up or Down to select an attenuation value, then press OK to confirm your choice. Use Up or Down to select Gain Control, then press OK. Gain control is displayed in red. UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 30/43...
  • Page 33 Select one of the values in order to filter reception of the next readings to values that are below or equal to the value selected. Press C to return to PROGRAM SETTINGS. UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 31/43...
  • Page 34 Use Up or Down to select Discard ID, then press OK. Discard ID is displayed in red. Use Up or Down to select YES or NO, then press C to return to the previous menu. UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 32/43...
  • Page 35 Use Up or Down to select an attenuation value, then press OK to confirm your choice. Use Up or Down to select Gain Control, then press OK. Gain control is displayed in red. UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 33/43...

  • Page 36: Editing A Program

    Press C four times or hold this key down for three seconds to return to the main menu. 7.5. Editing a program UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 34/43...
  • Page 37 PROGRAM SETTING, then press OK. Use Up or Down to select the program you want to edit, then press OK. The details of the selected program are displayed. All program settings can be edited. UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 35/43...

  • Page 38: Deleting A Program

    Settings menu, then press Use Up or Down to select PROGRAM SETTING, then press OK. Use Up or Down to select the program you want to delete, then press OK. UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 36/43...
  • Page 39 ATEQ VT620 Use Up or Down to select Erase Program. Press OK. The program is deleted. The list of remaining programs is displayed. Press C several times to return to the main menu. UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 37/43...

  • Page 40: Global Settings Menu

    GLOBAL SETTINGS MENU The GLOBAL SETTINGS menu is for configuring the device. It is used to set up the operation of the VT620 and to store interface display options. 8.1. Opening the GLOBAL SETTINGS menu From the main menu, select the settings menu icon, then press OK.

  • Page 41: Choosing The Id Display Format

    • HEXADECIMAL: the ID is always displayed in hexadecimal even if it is received in decimal. Press OK to confirm the format choice. UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 39/43...

  • Page 42: Choosing The Device Language

    ATEQ VT620 8.4. Choosing the device language From the GLOBAL SETTINGS menu select LANGUAGE, then press OK. Use Up or Down to select the language you require. Press OK to confirm the language choice. UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 40/43...

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Modbus Setting

    MODBUS address, then press OK. 8.6. Setting the baud rate From the GLOBAL SETTINGS menu select BAUD RATE, then press OK. Use Up or Down to select the baud rate you require. UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 41/43...
  • Page 44 ATEQ VT620 Press OK to confirm the choice of baud rate. UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 42/43...

  • Page 45: Index

    Technical specifications VT620 ........... 5 Gain control ..............29, 32 Temperature ..............37 Transmission antenna port ..........11 Transmission indicator ............12 Trigger ................. 21, 24 Hexadecimal ..............38 Version number ..............17 UM-JS1AI1-01-10-EN User Manual ATEQ VT620 Page 43/43...
  • Page 46 FCC Caution: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
  • Page 47 This document is the exclusive property of ATEQ. It may not be communicated, reproduced or used without prior consent.

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