Ateq VT60-S User Manual

USER MANUAL

ATEQ VT60-S

Reference: UM-25810A-U

REVISION OF THE ATEQ VT60-S OWNER'S MANUAL

	Edition/			Reference			Date			Chapters updated
	Revision						(week/year)
	First edition			UM-25810A-U		51/2010			-----

5110/CE-25810A-U

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 00

We the undersigned, ATEQ, manufacturers of the ATEQ VT60-S REF : 258.10 declare that it complies with the requirements of :

-LOW VOLTAGE Directive 93/68/CEE regarding :

•standard EN 61 010-1 « Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use »,

-Directive CEM 89/336/CEE partially modified by Directive CEM 92/31/CEE regarding :

•standard EN 50 081-2 « Industrial environment emission generic standard », except in the 95 MHz to 140 MHz range.

•standard EN 50 082-2 « Industrial environment immunity generic standard »,

•standard EN 61 000-4-2 « Test for immunity to electrostatic discharges »,

•standard EN 61 000-4-3 « Test for immunity to electromagnetic fields radiated at radio frequencies »,

This enables ATEQ to guarantee that this instrument may be used in complete safety under the following environmental conditions :

•indoor use,

•altitude up to 3000 metres,

•ambient operating temperature from 5°C to 45 °C,

•70 % maximum relative humidity without condensation,

•degree of pollution 2 as in CEI 664 (only non-conductive pollution. However a temporary conductivity caused by condensation may occasionally be expected ).

Chairman and Managing Director.

Mr. Jacques MOUCHET

Tél. : [phone] - Fax : [phone]

15, rue des Dames - 78340 LES CLAYES SOUS BOIS – France

www.ateq.com

PREFACE

Dear Customer,

You have just purchased an ATEQ instrument, we thank you for the trust you have placed on our brand. This instrument has been designed to ensure a long and unparalleled life expectancy, and we are convinced that it will give you complete satisfaction during many long years of operation.

In order to maximise the life expectancy and reliability of your ATEQ instrument, we recommend that you install this instrument on a secured workbench and advise you to consult this manual in order to familiarise yourself with the functions and capabilities of the instrument.

Our ATEQ After Sales Service centre can give you recommendations based on your specific operation requirements.

ATEQ

0650/PREFd-U

	Table of contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
User guide	VT60-S
1. VT60-S DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................................	3
1.1. Front face .....................................................................................................................................	3
1.2. Connectors...................................................................................................................................	4
1.3. Power Supply connector ..............................................................................................................	4
1.4. USB connector .............................................................................................................................	4
1.5. RJ45 connector ............................................................................................................................	4
2. LANGUAGES ......................................................................................................................................	5
3. LIGHT INDICATORS ...........................................................................................................................	5
4. KEYS....................................................................................................................................................	6
4.1. Power on key................................................................................................................................	6
4.2. Cancel key....................................................................................................................................	7
4.3. Cycle key......................................................................................................................................	7
4.4. Navigations keys ..........................................................................................................................	8
4.5. Validation key...............................................................................................................................	8
4.6. Key Pad summary........................................................................................................................	8
5. TESTING A TPM SENSOR .................................................................................................................	9
5.1. Launch a test................................................................................................................................	9
5.2. Results explanation....................................................................................................................	10
5.3. No sensor response ...................................................................................................................	10
6. TESTING A REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY.........................................................................................	11
7. SETTING ADJUSTMENT FOR VT60-S ............................................................................................	12
8. PARAMETERS SETTING..................................................................................................................	13
8.1. Pressure unit ..............................................................................................................................	13
8.2. Buzzer ........................................................................................................................................	14
8.3. Back light....................................................................................................................................	15
8.4. Auto Off parameter.....................................................................................................................	16
8.5. Zone ...........................................................................................................................................	17
9. FEATURES ........................................................................................................................................	18
9.1. Radio frequencies ......................................................................................................................	18
9.2. Type of sensor............................................................................................................................	18
10. OBD TRANSFER (OPTION)............................................................................................................	19
10.1. Presentation .............................................................................................................................	19
10.2. Operation..................................................................................................................................	20
11. ERROR MESSAGES .......................................................................................................................	21
12. TROUBLESHOUTINGS AND SOLUTIONS....................................................................................	22
13. PROGRAM AND DRIVERS INSTALLATION .................................................................................	23
13.1. Installation under Windows© Vista ..........................................................................................	23
13.2. Installation under Windows© XP..............................................................................................	25
Appendices	ATEQ VT60-S
1. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ...................................................................................................	27
2. SECURITY, CARE AND RECYCLING..............................................................................................	28
2.1. Security ......................................................................................................................................	28
2.2. Care and maintenance...............................................................................................................	29
2.3. Certification information (sar).....................................................................................................	29
2.4. Safety informations ....................................................................................................................	30
2.5. Recycling....................................................................................................................................	31
Index	33

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User guide

VT60-S

See appendices for the security, care, maintenance and recycling information.

1. VT60-S DESCRIPTION

The purpose of the VT60-S is to:

•Retrieve data from the tire pressure sensor.

•Verify the identities of each tire pressure sensor mounted on vehicle wheels.

•Assist a technician to reset TPM system on vehicle.

•Test the RKE signal strength.

•Possibility to transfer data into the vehicle ECU (OBD2 interface option).

The instrument interacts with the tire pressure sensor without contact through wireless communication.

1.1. FRONT FACE
		Lights
		indicators
Antenna

LCD display

Connectors

see below

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1.2. CONNECTORS

USB connector

24 V DC supply

connector RS232 connector

1.3. POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR

Power supply connection to the tool for charging the internal battery.

The voltage of the charger is a 24 V DC.

1.4. USB CONNECTOR

The USB connector allows software updates to be installed onto the tool.

1.5. RJ45 CONNECTOR

The RJ45 connector allows to connect the option OBD interface.

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2. LANGUAGES

Several languages are available. If the displayed is not suitable, press the key repeatedly until the menu LANGUAGE appears.

Then by using the	or	keys, choose the	LANGUAGE
			ENGLISH
suitable menu's language and validate with the			ESPANOL
key. Languages			>FRANCAIS
The LANGUAGE menu is also available from the			MAIN MENU
			RKE TEST
main menu, below the SETTINGS menu.			SETTINGS
			>LANGUAGE

3. LIGHT INDICATORS

Four lights placed under the LCD display indicate the status of the instrument and the results of the measurement.

						Battery level light: When this light is
Low Bat		Pass	Fail	Tx	Low Bat	on the battery level is low.
						Connect the power supply to charge
						the battery.
						Pass test light: When this light is on
Low Bat		Pass	Fail	Tx	Pass	the tool has correctly received the
						information from the sensor or the
						remote keyless entry unit.
						Fail test light: When this light is on the
Low Bat		Pass	Fail	Tx	Fail	tool has not received the information
						from the sensor or the remote keyless
						entry unit.
						Transmission light: When this light is
						flashing the tool is currently transmitting
Low Bat	Pass	Fail	Tx		Tx	a signal to activate a sensor.
						Note: light may illuminate continuously
						and will not always flash.

Charge indicator on the bottom of the front face:

			Battery charging light: When this red light is on the power supply is
			currently charging the tool.
	Charge
			When this light switches off the tool battery is filled.

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4.KEYS

4.1.POWER ON KEY

KEY	FUNCTION

First function: Power on and Power off: when off press this key to power on the tool. When on press and hold this key more than 3 seconds to power off the tool.

Second function: Indicates the battery level. Press and hold to see the battery status (less than 3 seconds).

4.1.1. First function

At power on, it displays the ATEQ logo.

	Then it displays the software revision number.	ATEQ VT55
		Version CA1.35

And after it displays the test menu with the last tested vehicle, press one time to return to

the brand selection menu or two times to return to the main menu.

	FORD
	LEFT FRONT
( )	SELECT TIRE
(C)	RETURN TO MENU

(TEST) READ SENSOR

4.1.2. Second function

When the instrument is on, keep pressing this key

BATTERY

STATUS

and the battery level is displayed (less than 3 seconds).

When the “LOW BATT” light flashes the
instrument will turn off.	Low Bat	Pass	Fail	Tx

Connect the power supply to charge the battery.

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