Autel Intelligent Tech MTPMS508WF PROFESSIONAL SCAN TOOL User Manual user manual
Autel Intelligent Tech. Corp., Ltd. PROFESSIONAL SCAN TOOL user manual
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Trademarks Autel®, MaxiSys®, MaxiDAS®, MaxiScan®, MaxiRecorder®, MaxiTPMS®, and MaxiCheck® are trademarks of Autel Intelligent Technology Corp., Ltd., registered in China, the United States and other countries. All other marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Copyright Information No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Autel. Disclaimer of Warranties and Limitation of Liabilities All information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of printing. Autel reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. While information of this manual has been carefully checked for accuracy, no guarantee is given for the completeness and accuracy of the contents, including but not limited to the product specifications, functions, and illustrations. Autel will not be liable for any direct damages or for any special, incidental, or indirect damages or for any economic consequential damages (including lost profits). IMPORTANT Before operating or maintaining this unit, please read this manual carefully, paying extra attention to the safety warnings and precautions. For Services and Support: http://pro.autel.com www.autel.com www.maxitpms.com 1-855-288-3587/1-855-AUTELUS (North America) 0086-755-22672493/86532091 (China) supporttpms@auteltech.com For details, please refer to the Service and Support section in this manual. Safety Information For your own safety and the safety of others, and to prevent damage to the device and vehicles upon which it is used, it is important that the safety instructions herein presented throughout this manual be read and understood by all persons operating, or coming into contact with, the device. There are various procedures, techniques, tools, and parts for servicing vehicles, as well as in the skill of the person doing the work. Because of the vast number of test applications and variations in the products that can be tested with this equipment, we cannot possibly anticipate or provide advice or safety messages to cover every circumstance. It is the automotive technician’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of the system being tested. It is crucial to use proper service methods and test procedures. It is essential to perform tests in an appropriate and acceptable manner that does not endanger your safety, the safety of others in the work area, the device being used, or the vehicle being tested. Before using the device, always refer to and follow the safety messages and applicable test procedures provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle or equipment being tested. Use the device only as described in this manual. Read, understand, and follow all safety messages and instructions in this manual. Safety Messages Safety messages are provided to help prevent personal injury and equipment damage. All safety messages are introduced by a signal word indicating the hazard level. DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders. ii Safety Instructions To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the scan tool, read this instruction manual first and observe the following safety precautions at a minimum whenever working on a vehicle: Always perform diagnosis or service in a safe environment. Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards. Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from all moving or hot engine parts. Operate the vehicle in a well-ventilated work area: Exhaust gases are poisonous. Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle unattended while running tests. Use extreme caution when working around the ignition coil, distributor cap, ignition wires and spark plugs. These components create hazardous voltages when the engine is running. Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline / chemical / electrical fires nearby. Put the transmission in PARK (for automatic transmission) or NEUTRAL (for manual transmission) and make sure the parking brake is engaged. Always turn the ignition off before connecting/disconnecting the OBD II Cable to/from the TPMS tool; otherwise it may cause the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to turn on. Refer to the user’s manual for the vehicle being serviced and adhere to all diagnostic procedures and precautions. Otherwise personal injury or unneeded repairs may result. Keep the TPMS tool dry, clean, free from oil, water and grease. Use a mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the TPMS tool when necessary. iii CONTENTS USING THIS MANUAL .................................................................................1 CONVENTIONS .................................................................................................1 TOOL INFORMATION ..................................................................................3 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION ...............................................................................3 SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................4 ACCESSORIES INCLUDED ..................................................................................5 ICONS .............................................................................................................5 KEYBOARD ......................................................................................................5 BATTERY CHARGING ........................................................................................6 TPMS QUICK MODE ....................................................................................8 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ..................................................................................8 SCAN SENSOR .............................................................................................. 10 PROGRAM SENSOR ........................................................................................ 12 RELEARN PROCEDURE ................................................................................... 20 SENSOR INFORMATION ................................................................................... 21 TPMS ADVANCED MODE .........................................................................23 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................ 23 TPMS DIAGNOSE .......................................................................................... 24 PROGRAM SENSOR ........................................................................................ 31 POSITION RELEARN ....................................................................................... 43 INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 49 MISCELLANEOUS ..................................................................................... 54 TOOLKIT .......................................................................................................54 LATEST TEST ................................................................................................ 55 REVIEW DATA ............................................................................................... 55 MY DEVICE ...................................................................................................55 PRINT ...........................................................................................................71 PRODUCT TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................72 COMPLIANCE INFORMATION ..................................................................74 WARRANTY AND SERVICE ......................................................................76 iv LIMITED ONE YEAR W ARRANTY.......................................................................76 SERVICE AND SUPPORT .................................................................................. 77 1 Using This Manual This manual contains device usage instructions. Some illustrations shown in this manual may contain modules and optional equipment that are not included in your system. Contact your sales representative for availability of other modules and optional tools or accessories. Conventions The following conventions are used. Bold Text Bold text is used to highlight selectable items such as buttons and menu options. Example: Tap OK. Notes and Important Messages Notes A NOTE provides helpful information such as additional explanations, tips, and comments. Example: NOTE New batteries reach full capacity after approximately 3 to 5 charging and discharging cycles. Important IMPORTANT indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the test equipment or vehicle. Example: IMPORTANT Keep the cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts. Replace damaged cables immediately. Hyperlink Hyperlinks or links that take you to other related articles, procedures, and illustrations are active in electronic documents. Blue italic text indicates a selectable hyperlink and blue underlined text indicates a website link or an email address link. Illustrations Illustrations used in this manual are samples, and the actual testing screen may vary for each vehicle being tested. Observe the menu titles and onscreen instructions to make correct option selection. 2 Tool Information Functional Description Figure 2-1 MaxiTPMS TS508WF 1. SENSOR SLOT – holds the MX-Sensor to be programmed. 2. LCD DISPLAY – displays the menus and test screens. 3. N BUTTON – cancels a selection (or action) from a menu or return to previous menu. 4. UP SCROLL BUTTON – moves up through menu and submenu items in menu mode. When more than one set of data are retrieved, use this button to move up to previous screens for additional data. It is also used to view previous trouble code when viewing DTCs. 5. LEFT SCROLL BUTTON – when scrolling through a screen of data or text, moves to previous character and views additional information on previous screens, if recorded data content covers more than one screen. 6. DOWN SCROLL BUTTON – moves down through menu and submenu items in menu mode. When more than one set of data are retrieved, use this button to move down to next screens for additional data. It is also used to view next trouble code when viewing DTCs. HELP BUTTON – provides help information. 7. 8. POWER BUTTON – long press the button to turn on/off the tool; or, short press the button to return to Home screen. 9. RIGHT SCROLL BUTTON – when scrolling through a screen of data or text, moves to next character and view additional information on next screens, if recorded data content covers more than one screen. 10. TEST BUTTON – commences a TPMS Test or confirms selections on screen. 11. Y BUTTON – confirms a selection (or action) from a menu. 12. USB PORT – connects the TPMS tool to PC for software update, data printing or battery charging. 13. OBD II CONNECTOR – connects the TPMS tool to the vehicle’s Data Link Connector (DLC). NOTE Figures and illustrations, product’s characteristics and functions, and included accessories in this User Manual are provided for reference only and may differ from actual product. Product design and specifications may be changed without notice. Specifications Table 2-1 Specifications Item Description Display TFT color display (320 x 240 dpi) Item Description Power 4.10 V Li-polymer battery Operating Temp. -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F) Storage Temp. -10°C to 45°C (14°F to 113°F) Dimensions 215 mm (8.46”) / 105 mm (4.13”) / 37 mm (1.46”) Weight 0.39 kg (0.86 lb.) Accessories Included Please refer to the packing list for accessory details. Icons 1. – green changing internal block indicates battery charging. 2. – indicates there is data stored in the tool. 3. – indicates battery volume. 4. – indicates USB communication with the computer is established. 5. – indicates magnet is required to activate TPMS sensor. 6. – indicates deflation is required to activate TPMS sensor. 7. – indicates wheels will be checked one by one. 8. – indicates the TPMS tool is sending signals to the tire sensor for activation and test in activation screen or indicates the sensor information is read by activation. 9. – indicates the tool communication with the vehicle’s OBD II DLC is established or indicates the sensor information is read by OBD. Keyboard Use a mild nonabrasive detergent and a soft cotton cloth to clean the keypad and display. No solvents such as alcohol are allowed for device cleaning. Do not soak the keypad as the keypad is not waterproof. Battery Charging The TPMS tool has a 4.10 V built-in lithium-ion polymer rechargeable battery. How to charge battery To charge battery by USB cable via PC connection 1. Locate the USB port of the device. 2. Connect the device and the computer with the USB cable. To charge battery by USB cable adapter 1. Locate the USB port of the device. 2. Connect the device and the power source with the USB cable adapter. For optimum performance, always keep your tool sufficiently charged. It is recommended that you charge the tool for at least 2 hours before the first use. NOTE Only use the USB cable adapter included in our pack to charge this tool. The use of unapproved power supplies may damage your tool and void the tool warranty. Power up by DLC The tool can also be powered by the vehicle via OBD II cable connection to the vehicle Data Link Connector (DLC). Just follow the steps below to turn on the TPMS tool: 1. Connect the OBD II cable to the TPMS tool. 2. Find DLC on vehicle. TIPS A plastic DLC cover may be found for some vehicles and you need to remove it before plugging the OBD II cable. 3. Connect OBD II cable to the vehicle’s DLC. 4. Power up the TPMS tool by pressing the Power button, and wait for the Main Menu to display. Figure 2-2 Sample Main Menu Screen NOTE OBD II cable connection does not support battery charging. 3 TPMS Quick Mode Perform basic TPMS functions through the Quick service mode. Scan Sensor, Program Sensor, Relearn Procedure and Sensor Information. = Confirm Select test vehicle to start a TPMS service session. Vehicle Identification = Confirm Select by Model = Confirm Select by Year 1. For vehicles using indirect TPMS: = Confirm Follow the instructions displayed to perform Relearn for indirect TPMS. 2. For vehicles using direct TPMS: = Confirm Functions provided in Quick Mode: Scan Sensor, Program Sensor, Relearn Procedure, and Sensor Information. Scan Sensor Hold the tool close to the sensor or close to the tire sidewall right above the sensor. 1. For first time use: 10 Press Y or Trigger to trigger the sensor. The device is receiving data from the sensor. Trigger Successful. The ID, pressure, temperature and voltage of the sensor display on screen. 11 Failed. Press Y or Trigger to try again. Program Sensor Copy by Activation This function is used to activate or trigger the original sensor and retrieve the ID of the sensor, and then write the original sensor ID into the new MX-Sensor. 12 Press to select Copy by Activation. Place the tool near the sensor to be copied. If the sensor is still attached to the wheel, hold the tool close to the tire sidewall right above the sensor. = Confirm Press Y or Trigger to trigger the sensor. Trigger Succeessful. Original sensor ID displays on the screen. Press Trigger to trigger again and press Y to program the original sensor ID into MXSensor. 13 Trigger failed. Press Y or Trigger to try again. Place a new MX-Sensor in the sensor slot or hold the top of the tool close to the sensor to program. Sensor Programming The programming function automatically begins. 14 Once programmed, sensor and tire data will display. A failure message displays if the sensor fails to program. Press any key to continue. Ensure a MX-Sensor with the correct frequency is used. Try to program sensor again. The number in the brackets indicates the fault code, it can be used for Autel techincians to quickly identify the fault. No sensor detected. Ensure the unit software is up to date. 15 Multiple sensor detected. Ensure that only one sensor is close to the tool. Copy by Manual Input This function is used to manually input the original sensor ID and program it to new MX-Sensor. = Confirm Press Trigger to select the numbers, press N to exit and once a number is selected, the N button can be used to delete the entered number. After all the numbers are entered, press Y to confirm. 16 = Exit = Confirm and Program Sensor Programming The programming function automatically begins. Once programmed, sensor and tire data will display. 17 A failure message displays if the sensor fails to program. Press any key to continue. Ensure a MX-Sensor with the correct frequency is used. Try to program sensor again. No sensor detected. Ensure the unit software is up to date. Multiple sensor detected. Ensure that only one sensor is close to the tool. Auto Create 1-16 Sensors This function is used to auto create new unique ID(s) into 1-16 MX-Sensor(s). 18 Place 1-16 MX-Sensor(s) close to the top of the tool. The tool will automatically detect the sensors near the tool. = Cancel = Continue 19 Once the sensors are successfully programmed, the sensor IDs and the PSNs (Product Serial Number) will display on the tool. Relearn Procedure = Confirm Read the Relearn Procedure carefully to complete the operation. 20 Sensor Information = Confirm MX-Sensor Information Place a MX-Sensor near the top of the tool and then press Y. = Confirm 21 NOTE Area Code is the code used to identify the area of your tool for Autel Support when you file a problem report. OE Sensor Information = Confirm The tool will automatically display the information of the OE sensor mounted on the test vehicle. 22 4 TPMS Advanced Mode The Advanced service mode performs additional TPMS functions: TPMS Diagnose, Program Sensor, Position Relearn and Information (OE and MXSensor data and vehicle OBDII port location diagram). Vehicle Identification = Confirm Select by Model = Confirm 23 Select by Year 1. For vehicles using indirect TPMS: = Confirm Follow the Relearn procedure displayed for vehicles with indirect TPMS. 2. For vehicles using direct TPMS: = Confirm 24 Functions provided in Advanced Mode: TPMS Diagnose, Program Sensor, Position Relearn and Information. For some vehicle, a fifth option: Tire Type/Pressure Section is available. TPMS Diagnose This function is used to check TPMS and sensor status. = Confirm The TPMS Diagnose Guide will display if sensor activation is not performed before. Press any key to turn to the sensor activation menu. 25 If sensor activation is performed and there is data saved in the tool, a Clear Previous Data message displays. Press No to turn to the existing sensor activation menu and reactivate one sensor, then the tool will prompt you to connect OBD cable for ECU diagnosis, or press Yes to clear the previous data and reactivate the sensors. Trigger/Activate Sensors Follow the onscreen instructions to activate all the sensors mounted on the test vehicle. Press Trigger to activate the sensor. The tool is receiving data from the sensor. 26 Sensor activation failed. Sensor activation successful. Sensor ID displays on the left side of the bottom bar and the temperature displays on the right side of the bottom bar. D icon indicates that a duplicate sensor ID has been read. 27 All sensors have been triggered. Display advances to connect OBD cable for diagnosis even if not all sensors have been successful activated. Follow the onscreen instructions to connect the tool with the test vehicle via OBD II cable. Turn on the ignition. Press N to show the Sensor Status, or press Y to continue, and the tool will automatically read the sensor IDs and Data Trouble Codes (DTCs) present in the ECU. The Sensor Status screen displays position, sensor ID, tire pressure, tire temperature and battery level of the activated sensors. 28 A message will display if IDs and DTCs have been read successfully. Green signal and OBDII icons: the ECU ID matches Sensor ID. Red signal and OBDII icons: the ECU ID does not match Sensor ID. Red battery icon: low sensor battery Amber TPMS icon: DTC(s) present in the ECU. Press Y to view sensors data. Positions, activated sensor IDs and ECU-registered IDs display on the screen. Use and information. 29 to view more Pressure, temperature and battery level display on the second page. Press N to exit. Use Up and Down Arrow button to select the TPMS icon in the center of the graphed vehicle and press Y to view the DTCs. = Back = Erase DTC = Save 30 Press OK to continue. Erase DTCs Success. The tool will automatically re-check the ECU to ensure all DTCs have been deleted. If no DTC(s) is present in the ECU, the middle TPMS icon displays gray and a “No DTCs” message displays at the right bottom of the screen. Program Sensor = Confirm 31 There are four ways to program MX-Sensors: Copy by OBD, Copy by Activation, Copy by Manual Input and Auto Create 1-16 Sensors. Copy by OBD Copy the sensor ID from ECU into a MX-Sensor. Press Y to confirm selection. If no TPMS diagnosis is performed before, the tool will prompt the user to connect OBD cable and then read information from the ECU. If TPMS diagnosis is performed, then the next screen displays. Press Y to use the previously stored data, and then the sensor IDs saved in the ECU displays; or press N to use new data, and then the following screens display. 32 Follow the onscreen instructions to connect the tool with the test vehicle via the OBD II cable. Press Y to continue, or press N to exit. The tool will automatically read data from the ECU. The sensor IDs saved in the ECU display on the screen. Place one MX-Sensor near the top of the tool. Select one sensor ID and press Y to program the new MXSensor. 33 No sensor detected. Press any button to continue. Multiple sensors detected. Place one sensor close to tool, and press any key to continue. One sensor is detected. The programming function automatically proceeds. 34 Programming successful. Sensor ID, PSN, Pressure, Temperature, Frequency and Voltage are displayed on the screen. Programming Failed. Press any key to continue. By using Copy by OBD, the sensor ID that is retrieved from TPMS ECU is programmed to the new MX-Sensor. There is no need to perform the Relearn function to write the ID into the ECU when the new programmed sensor has been put in the same position. The Copy by OBD programming method, if available, is recommended to program new MX-Sensors as there is no need for Relearn. Copy by Activation This function is used to activate the original sensor and retrieve the ID of the sensor, and then program the original sensor ID to the new MX-Sensor. 35 Select Copy by Activation from programming list. Activate or Trigger sensor to be copied. Trigger successful. Original sensor ID displays on screen. Press Y to program the original sensor ID to MX-Sensor. Trigger failed. Press Y or Trigger to try again. 36 Place a new MX-Sensor near the top of the tool to program. No sensor detected. Press any button to continue. Multiple sensor detected. Place one sensor close to top of tool, and press any button to continue. 37 One sensor is detected. The programming function automatically proceeds. Programming succeeded. Sensor ID, PSN, Pressure, Temperature, Frequency and Voltage are displayed on the screen. Programming Failed. Press any key to continue. By using Copy by Activation, the sensor ID that is retrieved from activated sensor is programmed to the new MX-Sensor. Because the ID of the original sensor and the new MX-Sensor are the same and the ID is already registered to the vehicle ECU, there is no need to perform the Relearn function when the new programmed sensor has been attached to the same wheel. 38 Copy by Manual Input This function is used to manually input the original sensor ID and program it to a new MX-Sensor. = Confirm Press Trigger to select the numbers, press N to exit and once a number is selected, the N button can be used to delete the entered number. After all the numbers are entered, press Y to confirm. = Exit = Confirm and Program 39 No sensor detected. Press any button to continue. Multiple sensors detected. Place one sensor close to top of tool, and press any button to continue. One sensor is detected. The programming function automatically proceeds. 40 Programming successful. Sensor ID, PSN, Pressure, Temperature, Frequency and Voltage are displayed on the screen. Programming Failed. Press any key to continue. The Copy by Input programming method uses the ID of the original sensor that is already stored within the TPMS ECU and therefore does not require the sensor be relearned if the new programmed sensor has been put in the same wheel location. Auto Create 1-16 Sensors This function is used to auto create unique ID(s) to 1-16 MX-Sensor(s). A random ID will be created for the MX-Sensor. This new ID differs from the ID stored in the TPMS ECU, therefore the sensor will have to be Relearned to the TPMS ECU. 41 Place 1-16 MX-Sensor(s) close to the top of the tool. The tool will automatically detect the sensors near the tool. = Cancel = Continue 42 Once the sensors are successfully programmed, the sensor IDs and the PSNs will display on the tool. Position Relearn Generally speaking, there are three ways for position relearn: Stationary Relearn, Automatic Relearn and OBD Relearn. Stationary Relearn Stationary Relearn requires the vehicle be placed in the “Learn Mode”. = Confirm 43 Read the Relearn Procedure carefully and press Y to continue. Follow the onscreen instructions to activate all the sensors mounted on the vehicle. Note: all the sensors should be successfully activated without any duplicated IDs. Once all sensors are successfully activated, then follow the Relearn Procedure to perform Stationary Relearn. Automatic Relearn For some vehicles, the Relearn function can be completed by driving. Refer to the on-screen Relearn Procedure for the exact details of the process. 44 = Confirm Follow the Relearn Procedure to perform Automatic Relearn. OBD Relearn The OBD Relearn function allows the TS508WF to directly write the TPMS sensor IDs to the TPMS module. To perform Relearn, activate sensors on FL, FR, RR and RL wheels. If there is sensor triggered, the tool will ask whether to clear the saved data, press N to use the saved data and reactivate one sensor, the tool will instruct you to connect OBD cable and then perform OBD Relearn; or press Y to clear the data and display the Relearn Procedure. The Relearn Procedure displays when no sensor is triggered. 45 Read the Relearn Procedure carefully and press Y to continue. If no sensor activation is not performed before, follow the onscreen instructions to activate all the sensors mounted on the vehicle. Note: all the sensors should be successfully activated without any duplicated IDs. Once all sensors are successfully activated, the tool will prompt users to perform OBD Relearn, if supported by the vehicle. 46 Follow the onscreen instructions to connect the tool and vehicle via OBD cable and turn the ignition on. Press Y to continue. The tool is writing sensor ID to ECU, please wait. OBD Relearn Failed. Press any key to continue. 47 OBD Relearn Successful. The sensor IDs have been written to the ECU and the tool will automatically erase the DTCs present in the ECU. When all DTCs have been deleted, the TPMS icon displays gray. Press any key to continue. 48 Information MX-Sensor Information Place a MX-Sensor near the top of the tool and press Y to continue. 49 OE Sensor Information = Confirm The tool will display the information of the OE sensor for the selected vehicle. OBD Location 50 Tire Type/Pressure Selection If all TPMS faults are cleared and the four tires are inflated to the reference pressure listed on the placard, but the TPMS MIL is still on, you may need to use this function to select your tire type and set the right tire pressure value. Read Tire Type/Pressure Select Read Tire Type/Pressure and press Y to read the tire type and pressure of the test vehicle. Press Save to save the reading for later review, or press Back to exit without saving. 51 Write Tire Type/Pressure Select the item you want to change and press Trigger to enter the edit menu (Take Front Tire Type as an example). Use the UP/DOWN button to select the correct tire type and press Y to confirm and exit. Move to the next item: Front Tire Pressure on Placard, and press the Trigger button to edit. 52 Use the UP/DOWN button to select the correct tire pressure on placard and press Y to confirm and turn to the previous menu. After all the changes are completed, press Y to confirm and exit, or press N to exit without saving the changes. 53 5 Miscellaneous ToolKit Test strength of remoteless key fob signal or unlock ECU for Toyota vehicles. 1. Select ToolKit from the Main Menu and press the Y button to confirm. Figure 5-1 Sample ToolKit Selection Screen 2. The screen displays as below, select RKE & RF Monitor and press Y to confirm test strength of remoteless key fob. Figure 5-2 Sample RKE & RF Monitor Menu 3. Hold the key fob close to the tool and press the function buttons on key 54 fob to test. If the button works and the key fob is sending a signal, the tool will beep and the screen displays as below. If the button does not work, the tool will do nothing. To make sure each button is working properly, please test each button in turn. Figure 5-3 Sample Receive Signal Screen 4. The progress bar indicates the approximate signal strength of the key fob. The stronger the signal, the higher the beep tone. The tool tests only 315MHz and 433MHz key fobs. Select Unlock ECU (just support Toyota), and follow the onscreen instructions to unlock the ECU on Toyota vehicles. Latest Test The Latest Test function saves the route of the last test. User can select this function to quick access the last test record and proceed testing. Review Data The Review Data function enables users to view and print saved TPMS DTCs and the tire type and pressure information. My Device The My Device function enables users to update the software, view or change device settings and view software and hardware versions. 55 Figure 5-4 Sample My Device Menu Update This function allows you to update the scan tool software through your computer by installing the Maxi PC Suite, or to update the scan tool via WiFi. You can use a Mac (os x 10.11 or later) or a Windows-based computer to download the suitable version from the www.maxitpms.com website and proceed. Update by USB with the Maxi PC Suite The update procedures for the Mac and Windows versions of the Maxi PC Suite are the same, and the Windows version is taken as an example here. Connect the tool to a Windows-based computer using the supplied USB cable, power on the tool. Follow the update procedure to finish updating. 1. Download the Maxi PC Suite from www.maxitpms.com > Product > MaxiTPMS TS508WF > Downloads, and install it onto your Windowsbased computer. 2. Run the Maxi PC Suite on the computer. 3. Select Update by USB on the My Device Menu to enter Update Mode. 56 Figure 5-5 Sample Update Mode 4. The Maxi PC Suite will automatically detect the connected device’s serial number, if the connected device has not been registered yet, a message displays. Figure 5-6 Sample Registration Reminder 5. Enter your email address to register, click Next to continue. 6. If you haven’t registered before, a captcha will be sent to your email address, input your password and the captcha you received, and then click Sign Up to register the connected device. If the connected device has already been registered, the Maxi PC Suite will turn to the Update menu directly. If you have registered before, input your password and proceed. 57 Figure 5-7 Sample Registration Reminder Figure 5-8 Sample Registration Dialog Box 7. On the Updates Available page, select the appropriate files to install. 58 Figure 5-9 Sample Update Window 8. When the update is completed, downloaded programs are installed automatically and will replace the older version. Figure 5-10 Sample Program Update End Screen Update by Wi-Fi The scan tool needs to be connected with the USB cable during updating via Wi-Fi, follow the update procedures to finish updating: 1. Open the device, select Update by Wi-Fi on the My Device Menu. 59 2. Figure 5-11 Sample My Device Menu Select Scan Wi-Fi on the Update by Wi-Fi menu and connect to Wi-Fi. You could select the Last Wi-Fi to directly connect to the same Wi-Fi after the first scanning and connecting. 3. Figure 5-12 Sample Update by Wi-Fi Menu The device will automatically detect whether it’s bound to an Autel ID after connected to Wi-Fi successfully. 4. If you haven’t an Autel ID and the device has not been bound, input your email address as your Autel ID. 60 5. Figure 5-13 Sample Input Email address Screen Go to your email box for the verification code. Input the verification code and create an Autel ID password on the tool. In this way, you’ve registered an Autel ID, meanwhile, the device is bound to this ID. Update information will be scanned automatically. Figure 5-14 Sample Note Screen Figure 5-15 Sample Input Verification Code Screen 61 6. If you have got an Autel ID, input your email address and password to bind the device to your ID. After successfully bound, update information will be scanned automatically. Figure 5-16 Sample Input Autel ID Screen 7. Figure 5-17 Sample Input Password Screen If the device software needs to be updated, proceed as information displayed on the screen. Connect the device to the USB cable, press Y button, updating starts automatically. 62 Figure 5-18 Sample Update Software Version Screen NOTE There will be notification if the device software is already the newest version. 8. You could register an Autel ID and bind the device to it on our website http://pro.autel.com or do it on the Maxi PC Suite. The device will restart automatically after update successfully. View or Delete Programs To view the list of installed programs or to delete an installed program, please follow these steps: 1. Click on the Installed tag entry and the list of installed programs displays. 2. Select the program(s) that you would delete. 63 Figure 5-19 Sample Delete Window 3. Click the Uninstall button at the end of the program you want delete, a confirmation message will display. Click Yes to delete the program(s) selected, or No to cancel the action. The deleted program will be added to the end of program list on the Updates Available page, if you wish to reinstall programs. Setting The tool allows you to make the following adjustments and settings. 1. Market: Selects the operating region of the tool. 2. Language: Selects the operating language of the tool. 3. ID Format: Sets the ID display to Hexadecimal, Decimal or Auto. 4. Pressure Unit: Sets the pressure unit in kPa, Psi or Bar. 5. Temperature Unit: Sets the temperature unit in degrees to Celsius or Fahrenheit. 6. Distance Unit: Sets the distance unit in km or mile. 7. Beep Set: Turns on/off key-press beep. 8. Power-off: Sets the amount of time of inactivity before the tool automatically power off. 9. Date and Time: Sets date and time on tool. 64 TIPS Tool is set to default settings until changes are made. To Enter the Setting Menu From the Main Menu: Select Setting and press the Y button. The Setting menu displays as below. Figure 5-20 Sample System Setup Screen Market TIPS The default market selection depends on the area the tool is sold. 1. From System Setup screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Market, and press the Y button. 2. Use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select the desired market or tool operating region and press the Y button to save your selection and return to previous menu. 65 Figure 5-21 Sample Market Selection Screen Language TIPS English is the default language. 1. From System Setup screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Language, and press the Y button. 2. Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select the desired language and press the Y button to save your selection and return to previous menu. Figure 5-22 Sample Language Selection Screen ID Format 1. From System Setup screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select ID Format, and press the Y button. 2. From ID Format screen, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select the desired ID format. 66 Figure 5-23 Sample ID Format Screen 3. Press the Y button to save your settings and return to previous menu, or press the N button to exit without change. Pressure Unit 1. From System Setup screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Pressure Unit, and press the Y button. 2. From Pressure Unit screen, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select the desired unit: kPa, Psi or Bar. Figure 5-24 Sample Pressure Unit Screen 3. Press the Y button to save your settings and return to previous menu, or press the N button to exit without change. Temperature Unit 1. From System Setup screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Temperature Unit, and press the Y button. 67 2. From Temperature Unit screen, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select the desired unit of temperature. Figure 5-25 Sample Temperature Unit Screen 3. Press the Y button to save your settings and return to previous menu, or press the N button to exit without change. Distance Unit 1. From System Setup screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Distance Unit, and press the Y button. 2. From Distance Unit screen, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select the desired unit of distance: km or mile. Figure 5-26 Sample Distance Unit Screen 3. Press the Y button to save your settings and return to previous menu, or press the N button to exit without change. Beep Set 68 This function allows you to turn on/off the built-in speaker for key pressing. 1. From System Setup screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Beep Set, and press the Y button. 2. From Beep Set menu, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select ON or OFF to turn on/off the beep. Figure 5-27 Sample Beep Set Screen 3. Press the Y button to save your selection or the N button to exit without change. Power-off 1. From System Setup screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Power-off, and press the Y button. 2. Press UP/DOWN scroll button to increase or decrease the amount of time of inactivity before the tool automatically powers off. Press the Y button to confirm your change or the N button to exit without change. 69 Figure 5-28 Sample Auto Power-off Screen NOTE 1. Before the tool powers off automatically, it will save all the TPMS test data. Next time when the tool is powered on, you may retrieve the recorded data or return to the last operation. 2. When using external power, the scan tool stays on until turned off. When using internal battery power, the scan tool turns off automatically after a set time of inactivity. Date and Time This function sets time and date on tool. 1. From System Setup screen, use UP/DOWN scroll button to select Date and Time, and press the Y button to confirm; wait for the Date and Time screen to display. 2. Use UP/DOWN scroll button to increase or decrease the value and LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select the item to change. Figure 5-29 Sample Date and Time Screen About This function allows viewing of tool data such as serial number and software version number of the tool. 1. From System Setup screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select About, and press the Y button; wait for the About screen to display. 70 2. View tool information on screen. Press the N button to exit. Figure 5-30 Sample About Screen Print To print out the data saved in the device, you will need the followings: TS508WF tool Computer with USB ports USB cable The Print Data function allows printing of TPMS DTC recorded data. Connect the tool and the computer with the supplied USB cable. Note The print function is not available on Mac-based computers for the present. 1. Download the Maxi PC Suite from www.maxitpms.com > Product > MaxiTPMS TS508WF > Downloads, and install it onto your computer. 2. Connect the tool to the computer with the supplied USB cable. 3. Run Autel Printer software on computer. 4. Select Review Data function in Main Screen of the TPMS tool. In data menu screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select the data you want to print. Wait for the reviewing window to display, and then select Print function by pressing the Y button. The selected file will be uploaded to your computer. For more detailed instructions, please refer to Review Data on page 55. 71 5. The Printer will display as below. Figure 5-31 Sample Printer Screen 6. The selected data will display on the textbox. Select the appropriate function key on the right to execute one of the following operations: Print – print all data in the textbox to a printer connected to your computer. Edit – display an editable NOTEPAD window with recorded data. Copy – copy data in the textbox to the clipboard. Clear – delete data in the textbox. Exit – quit the operation. Product Troubleshooting This part describes problems that you may encounter while using the TPMS tool. Vehicle Linking Error A communication error occurs if the TPMS tool fails to communicate with the vehicle’s ECU (Electronic Control Unit) when running the diagnostic function. You need to do the following to check up: Verify that the ignition is ON. Check if the TPMS tool’s connected to the vehicle’s DLC. Verify that the vehicle is OBD II compliant. Verify that the vehicle is equipped with TPMS. 72 OBD II connector is securely Verify that the tool battery is sufficiently charged. Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds. Turn the ignition back on and continue testing. Verify the control module is not defective. Operating Error If the scan tool freezes, reset the tool: Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds. Turn the ignition back on and continue testing. 73 6 Compliance Information FCC ID: WQ8MTPMS508WF FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Cet appareil est conforme aux CNR exempts de licence d’Industrie Canada. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes: 1. Ce dispositif ne peut causer des interferences; et 2. Ce dispositif doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les interférences qui peuvent causer un mauvais fonctionnement de l’appareil. WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 74 – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. RF WARNING STATEMENT The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. The device can be used in portable exposure condition without restriction. The term “IC” before the radio certification number only signifies that IC technical specifications were met. RoHS COMPLIANCE This device is declared to be in compliance with the European RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU. CE COMPLIANCE This product is declared to conform to the essential requirements of the following Directives and carries the CE mark accordingly: EMC Directive 2014/30/EU RED Directive 2014/53/EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU 75 7 Warranty and Service Limited One Year Warranty Autel Intelligent Technology Corp., Ltd. (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this MaxiTPMS Diagnostic Device that should this product or any part thereof during normal usage and under normal conditions be proven defective in material or workmanship that results in product failure within 1 year period from the date of purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired, or replaced (with new or rebuilt parts) with Proof of Purchase, at the Company’s option, without charge for parts or labor directly related to the defect(s). The Company shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use, misuse, or mounting of the device. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. This warranty does not apply to: 1) Products subjected to abnormal use or conditions, accident, mishandling, neglect, unauthorized alteration, misuse, improper installation or repair or improper storage; 2) Products whose mechanical serial number or electronic serial number has been removed, altered or defaced; 3) Damage from exposure to excessive temperatures or extreme environmental conditions; 4) Damage resulting from connection to, or use of any accessory or other product not approved or authorized by the Company; 5) Defects in appearance, cosmetic, decorative or structural items such as framing and non-operative parts. 6) Products damaged from external causes such as fire, dirt, sand, battery leakage, blown fuse, theft or improper usage of any electrical source. 76 IMPORTANT All contents of the product may be deleted during the process of repair. You should create a back-up copy of any contents of your product before delivering the product for warranty service. Service and Support If you have any questions regarding the product, please contact one of our offices in your region. AUTEL NORTH AMERICA Phone: 855-AUTEL-US (855-288-3587) Monday-Friday 9am-6pm EST Website: www.autel.com, www.maxitpms.com Email: ussupport@autel.com Address: 175 Central Avenue, Suite 200, Farmingdale, New York, USA. 11735 AUTEL EUROPE Phone: 0049 (0) 61032000522 Website: www.autel.eu, www.maxitpms.com Email: sales.eu@autel.com, support.eu@autel.com Address: Robert-Bosch-Strasse 25, 63225, Langen, Germany AUTEL CHINA HQ Phone: 0086-755-22672493/86532091 Website: www.autel.com, www.maxitpms.com Email: supporttpms@auteltech.com Address: 6th-10th floor, Building B1, Zhiyuan, Xueyuan Road, Xili, Nanshan, Shenzhen, 518055, China. AUTEL SOUTH AMERICA Phone: (+507) 308-7566 Website: www.autel.com/es, www.maxitpms.com Email: sales.latin@autel.com, latsupport@autel.com 77 Address: Office 103, Building 3845, International Business Park, Veracruz, Panamá Pacífico, Panamá AUTEL AUSTRALIA Phone: 03 9480 2978 / +61 476293327 Website: www.autel.com.au, www.maxitpms.com Email: sales@autel.com.au Address: 155 Islington Street, Melbourne, Collingwood, VIC For technical assistance in other markets, please contact your local distributor. 78
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