Control Technology China VT16-VT31 TPMS Activation Tool User Manual VT31
Control Technology China Co., LTD TPMS Activation Tool VT31
User manual
USER GUIDE
ATEQ VT31
www.ateq-tpms.com
AVAILABLE IN
NORTH AMERICA ONLY
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REVISION OF THE ATEQ VT31 MANUAL
Due to continuing improvements, the information contained in this user manual, the features and design of
this device are subject to be changed without prior notice.
Edition/
Revision Reference Date
(week/year) Chapters updated
First edition 8/2017 -----
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CONTENTS
User guide 3
VT31 TPMS TOOL .......................................................................................................... 3
1. SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................................................3
2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................4
3. CAUTION .............................................................................................................................................5
4. FUNCTION KEYS ................................................................................................................................6
POWER ON ..........................................................................................................................................7
6.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................8
VT31 USE ........................................................................................................................ 9
1. CHECK SENSOR .................................................................................................................................9
2. RECENT SENSOR DATA (SECTION TO COMPLETE) .................................................................. 12
SETTINGS ..................................................................................................................... 13
1. ENTER SETTINGS MENU ................................................................................................................ 13
ABOUT .......................................................................................................................... 18
1. ENTER IN THE ABOUT MENU ........................................................................................................ 18
LANGUAGE .................................................................................................................. 19
1. ENTER LANGUAGES MENU ........................................................................................................... 19
MISCELLANEOUS ........................................................................................................ 20
1. CHARGE ........................................................................................................................................... 20
2. TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................................... 21
3. LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY ................................................................................................ 22
4. RECYCLING...................................................................................................................................... 23
5.
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User guide
VT31 TPMS TOOL
1. SPECIFICATIONS
Battery Type: Battery 9V PP3 type 6LR61 (not included)
Battery Life: Approximately 150 activations per battery.
Dimensions (Max. L,W,D): 6" x 3.4" x 1.3" (15.3 cm x 8.6 cm x 3.3 cm).
Case Material: High Impact ABS.
Response Frequency: Main frequencies: 315 MHz and 433.92 MHz (supporting
most specific frequencies).
Low Battery Indication: LCD bar graph display.
Weight: Approx. 0.5 lbs.
Temperature: Operating: 14° F to 122° F (-10° C to +50° C).
Storage: -40°F to 140° F (-40° C to +60° C).
Operating Altitude: Up to 6560 ft (2000 m).
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2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not discard. Retain for future reference.
Please note that 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:
- 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.
WARNING: This product emits electromagnetic and electronically generated
waves that may interfere with the safe operation of pacemakers.
Individuals that have pacemakers should never use this product.
WARNING:
Do not use on live electrical circuits.
Must read instructions before use.
Wear safety goggles. (User and bystanders).
Risk of entanglement.
Read the Warranty, Safety and Recycling information at the end of this user guide.
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3. CAUTION
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
Your Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) tool has been designed to be durable, safe, and
reliable when properly used.
All TPMS TOOLS are intended to be used only by qualified and trained automotive
technicians or in a light industrial repair shop environment. Please read all instructions
below before using. Always follow these safety instructions. If you have any questions
pertaining to the safe or reliability use of this tool, please call your local dealer.
1. Read All Instructions
All warnings on the tool and in this manual should be adhered to. All operating instructions
should be followed.
2. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings
User and bystanders must wear safety goggles and must read instructions before use. Do
not use on live electrical circuits, risk of entanglement.
4. Cleaning
Clean with a soft dry cloth, or if necessary, a soft damp cloth. Do not use any harsh
chemical solvents such as acetone, thinner, brake cleaner, alcohol, etc as this may
damage the plastic surface.
5. Water & Moisture
Do not use this tool where contact or immersion in water is a possibility. Never spill liquid
of any kind onto the tool.
6. Storage
Do not use or store the tool in an area where it is exposed to direct sunlight or excessive
moisture.
7. Use
To reduce the risk of fire, do not operate the tool in the vicinity of open containers or
flammable liquids. Do not use if the potential for explosive gas or vapors exists. Keep the
tool away from heat generating sources. Do not operate the tool with the battery cover
removed.
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4. FUNCTION KEYS
Power ON /OFF switch Test or trigger sensor.
Next, continue or confirm. Cancel, previous step.
Navigate to select "up”. Navigate to select “down”.
Navigate to select “left”. Navigate to select “right”.
Screen
Keyboard
Antenna
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5. POWER ON
Press key to turn on device, the TPMS TOOL
Displays first the VT logo as Fig. 1.
Fig. 1
The software version and work zone as Fig. 2.
ATEQ VT31
KAUNP1-01-00T
ZONE : AMERICA
Fig. 2
Then reverts to the MAIN MENU as Fig. 3.
MAIN MENU
CHECK SENSOR
Fig. 3
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5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5.1. TPMS TOOL OVERVIEW
Read and diagnose sensors.
Service Procedure
Read Sensor Test
Before servicing the tires/wheels, using your
TPMS TOOL, trigger each of the vehicle's sensors to
make sure they are working properly.
This will eliminate the liability associated with
replacing previously damaged or defective sensors.
MAIN MENU
CHECK SENSOR
This procedure will not change the vehicle settings because the vehicle has yet to be put
into learn/retraining mode. This procedure allows you to quickly identify damaged or
defective sensors, because some vehicles do not report a damaged or defective sensor
condition on the instrument cluster for up to 20 minutes.
Note: If the sensors do not trigger, please refer to the Troubleshooting section of this Guide.
Perform tire/wheel service.
Begin by triggering the driver's front left (LF) wheel sensor.
The same procedure should be followed on all wheel sensors, in a
clockwise rotation.
We recommend you trigger each wheel sensor, one final time, to
make sure they are working correctly prior to releasing the vehicle to
the customer.
1 Start FL
4 End RL
FR 2
RR 3
Fig. 4
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VT31 USE
IMPORTANT:
Vehicle specific information in this manual is used as an example and may not
represent specific instructions each make and model may require. When performing
various functions with the tool, it is important to refer to the on-screen prompts
and/or repair manual information.
1. CHECK SENSOR
MAIN MENU
CHECK SENSOR
VEHICLE SELECTION
SUBARU
SUZUKI
TESLA
> TOYOTA
1.1. SELECT CAR MANUFACTURER
VEHICLE SELECTION
SUBARU
SUZUKI
TESLA
> TOYOTA
TOYOTA
ProAce Combi
> RAV4 III
RAV4 IV
Solara II
1.2. SELECT CAR MODEL
TOYOTA
ProAce Combi
> RAV4 III
RAV4 IV
Solara II
RAV4 III
> 2005-2013
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1.3. SELECT YEAR
RAV4 III
> 2005-2013
RAV4 III
> 4 WHEELS
5 WHEELS
1.4. SELECT WHEEL NUMBER
This option does not appear for all vehicles.
RAV4 III
> 4 WHEELS
5 WHEELS
RAV4 III
▲
◄
►
▼
SELECT TIRE
C: : START
The tool is ready to trigger the
sensors.
1.5. TEST SENSOR
RAV4 III
▲
◄
►
▼
SELECT TIRE
C: : START
For tire selection.
RAV4 III
TRIGGER PROCESSING
C: : START
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1.6. TEST RESULTS
RAV4 III
TRIGGER PROCESSING
C: : START
1: PASS
: press to go to next
tire.
2/3: FAIL
.
1: PASS
RAV4 III
F383834 25°C
0.10 bar BAT:OK
315 MHz
C: : START
2: FAIL
RAV4 III
NO SENSOR DETECTED
C: : START
3: FAIL
RAV4 III
DUPLICATE SENSOR
C: : START
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2. RECENT SENSOR DATA
When a new vehicle is triggered the result is automatically stored in the RECENT SENSOR
DATA menu. You may recall the result and continue to trigger the entire vehicle. The data is
automatically replaced if a new vehicle is triggered. The data remains in the memory even
after the device has been turned off.
MAIN MENU
RECENT SENSOR DATA
RAV4 III
F383834 25°C
0.10 bar BAT:OK
315 MHz
C:
: START
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SETTINGS
1. ENTER SETTINGS MENU
MAIN MENU
SETTINGS
SETTINGS
> ZONE : AMERICA
UNITS : PSI/°F
FORMAT : AUTO
CONTRAST: 80%
SETTINGS
> AUTO OFF : 5min
Complete listing.
Scroll up and down to select function or settings.
Enter menu or validate settings by enter key.
Key functional descriptions:
ZONE
: to select the area of work,
AMERICA
.
UNITS
: change the air pressure and temperature display (kPa, Bar or PSI with F° or C°).
FORMAT
: change the format of sensor ID display.
CONTRAST
: adjust LCD contrast level (0% to 100%).
AUTO OFF
: time to turn off the device automatically after not being operated.
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1.1. CHANGE ZONE SETTINGS
SETTINGS
> ZONE : AMERICA
UNITS : PSI/°F
FORMAT : AUTO
CONTRAST: 80%
Up or down to select the zone.
ZONE
> AMERICA
EUROPE
DATABASE
PLEASE WAIT
Press to enter.
A first starting or after a factory reset, the zone option appears on the screen.
For apply a factory reset to the device, please use the WebVT software.
Connect the
VT31
device to the PC, when recognized, enter into the "
Settings
" menu and
then click on the "
Factory reset
" button.
1.2. CHANGE UNITS SETTINGS
SETTINGS
ZONE : AMERICA
> UNITS : PSI/°F
FORMAT : AUTO
CONTRAST: 80%
Scroll up and down to select function
or settings.
Enter settings parameter.
Complete listing.
>
PSI/°F
PSI/°C
kPa/°F
kPa /°C
bar/°F
bar /°C
Up or down to select the desired
change.
Press to confirm the change
and return to settings.
Press to return settings
without change.
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1.3. CHANGE FORMAT SETTINGS
SETTINGS
ZONE : AMERICA
UNITS : PSI/°F
>FORMAT : AUTO
CONTRAST: 80%
Scroll up and down to select function
or settings.
Enter settings parameter.
Complete listing.
>
AUTO
DECIMAL
HEXADECIMAL
Up or down to select the desired
change.
Press to confirm the change
and return to settings.
Press to return settings
without change.
AUTO
: display sensor ID format in the way sensor is transmitting.
DECIMAL
: force to display sensor ID in decimal (0 to 9).
HEXADECIMAL
: force to display sensor ID in hexadecimal (0 to F).
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1.4. CHANGE CONTRAST SETTINGS
SETTINGS
ZONE : AMERICA
UNITS : PSI/°F
FORMAT : AUTO
>CONTRAST: 80%
Scroll up and down to select function
or settings.
Enter settings parameter.
Change by
0%
(clear) to
100%
(dark).
SETTINGS
ZONE : AMERICA
UNITS : PSI/°F
FORMAT : AUTO
CONTRAST: 80% <
Up or down to select the desired
change.
Press to confirm the change
and return to settings.
Press to return settings
without change.
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1.5. CHANGE AUTO OFF SETTINGS
SETTINGS
> AUTO OFF : 5min
Scroll up and down to select function
or settings.
Enter settings parameter.
Change by
60 min
(maximum) to
DISABLED
(never).
SETTINGS
AUTO OFF : DISABLED <
Up or down to select the desired
change.
Press to confirm the change
and return to settings.
Press to return settings
without change.
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ABOUT
1. ENTER IN THE ABOUT MENU
This is to display the current version and information about the device.
MAIN MENU
ABOUT
ABOUT
SN : K360-00002
Version
: KAUNP1-01-00T
Database : MYAx-01
Receiver : OK
ABOUT
FOR MORE INFORMATION :
WWW.ATEQ-TPMS.COM
Scroll up and down to see different
information
Press to return main menu.
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LANGUAGE
1. ENTER LANGUAGES MENU
MAIN MENU
LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE
> ENGLISH
ESPANOL
FRANCAIS
Scroll up and down to select language.
Validate by enter key.
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MISCELLANEOUS
1. CHARGE
Low Battery Indication
Your
TPMS TOOL
incorporates a low battery
detection circuit. Battery life is an average of 150
sensor tests per battery full charge
(approximately 30~40 cars).
A full charge is about 3 hours.
BATTERY LEVEL
The power button can be pressed and held for a
second to display battery status.
BATTERY LEVEL
LOW
Battery replacement
When battery is low or your device doesn’t charge, change 9V PP3 battery on the back
of your
TPMS TOOL
.
Please note: the tool does not come with a battery.
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2. TROUBLESHOOTING
If the
TPMS TOOL
is unable to trigger one or more of the sensors, using either electronic
or magnetic activation, please use the following troubleshooting guide:
1)
The vehicle does not have a sensor even though a metal valve stem is present. Be
aware of Schrader rubber style snap-in stems used on TPMS systems.
2)
The sensor, module or ECU itself may be damaged or defective.
3)
The sensor may be the type that periodically triggers on its own and is not designed to
respond to a triggering frequency.
4)
Check “
Auto Off
” time settings for screen display.
5)
Your
TPMS TOOL
is damaged or defective.
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3. LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY
ATEQ Limited Hardware Warranty
ATEQ warrants to the original purchaser that your ATEQ hardware product shall be free from
defects in material and workmanship for the length of time, identified on your product package
and/or contained in your user documentation, from the date of purchase. Except where prohibited
by applicable law, this warranty is nontransferable and is limited to the original purchaser. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary under local
laws.
Remedies
ATEQ’s entire liability and your exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty shall be, at ATEQ’s option,
(1) to repair or replace the hardware, or (2) to refund the price paid, provided that the hardware is
returned to the point of purchase or such other place as ATEQ may direct with a copy of the sales
receipt or dated itemized receipt. Shipping and handling charges may apply except where prohibited by
applicable law. ATEQ may, at its option, use new or refurbished or used parts in good working
condition to repair or replace any hardware product. Any replacement hardware product will be
warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty (30) days, whichever is longer or for
any additional period of time that may be applicable in your jurisdiction.
This warranty does not cover problems or damage resulting from (1) accident, abuse, misapplication,
or any unauthorized repair, modification or disassembly; (2) improper operation or maintenance, usage
not in accordance with product instructions or connection to improper voltage supply; or (3) use of
consumables, such as replacement batteries, not supplied by ATEQ except where such restriction is
prohibited by applicable law.
How to Obtain Warranty Support
Before submitting a warranty claim, we recommend you visit the support section
at ateq-tpms.com for technical assistance. Valid warranty claims are generally processed
through the point of purchase during the first thirty (30) days after purchase; however, this period of
time may vary depending on where you purchased your product – please check with ATEQ or the
retailer where you purchased your product for details. Warranty claims that cannot be processed
through the point of purchase and any other product related questions should be addressed
directly to ATEQ. The addresses and customer service contact information for ATEQ can be
found in the documentation accompanying your product and on the web at www.ateq-tpms.com .
Limitation of Liability
ATEQ SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF
PROFITS, REVENUE OR DATA (WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT) OR COMMERCIAL LOSS
FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON YOUR PRODUCT EVEN IF
ATEQ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some jurisdictions do
not allow the exclusion or limitation of special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Duration of Implied Warranties
EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR
CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS ON THIS HARDWARE PRODUCT IS
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE LIMITED WARRANTY
PERIOD FOR YOUR PRODUCT. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
National Statutory Rights
Consumers have legal rights under applicable national legislation governing the sale of consumer
goods. Such rights are not affected by the warranties in this Limited Warranty.
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No Other Warranties
No ATEQ dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition
to this warranty.
4. RECYCLING
Do not dispose of the tool
and/or it accessories in the trash.
These components must be collected and recycled.
The crossed-out wheeled dustbin means that the product must be taken to separate
collection at the product end-of life. This applies to your tool but also to any
enhancements marked with this symbol. Do not dispose of these products as
unsorted municipal waste. For further information, please contact ATEQ.
This document is the exclusive property of ATEQ.
It may not be communicated, reproduced or used without prior consent.