Bartec Auto ID Tech500SDE User Manual

Bartec Auto ID Ltd. SW Version: R.53 (English) 2015

USER GUIDE

Tyre Pressure Monitoring

System Tool

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FOREWORD

Dear customer,

Thank you for having chosen one of our tools for your workshop. We are certain that
it will give the utmost satisfaction and be a great help on the job.

Please become fully familiar with the instructions in this user’s manual. It should be
kept ready to hand for consultation whenever required.

The TECH500SDE tool is a test tool for test and diagnostics of vehicle TPM systems.
It is designed for future updating and extension with new functions and vehicle
coverage.

IMPORTANT:

Visit the Bartec Europe website to register your tool. This
enables you to download the latest tool software and to

receive notification of updates to the tool’s software. You

can find the update site at:

tools.bartecautoid.com

CE COMPLIANCE

Type Designation: Tech500SDE
Description/Intended Use: Hand Held Tyre Pressure Measurement Tool/used to activate, decode data
from, and display information about tyre pressure monitoring devices. Also used to communicate with
some vehicles OBD2 ports.

Hereby, Bartec declares that the product referenced above is in compliance with the essential
requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC, on the approximation of the laws of the member states
relating to Directive 1999/5/EC.

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LIST OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD............................................................................................. 2

IMPORTANT NOTICES ............................................................................... 4

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................. 5

BEFORE YOU GET STARTED ....................................................................... 8

KIT COMPONENTS ................................................................................... 9

TOOL LAYOUT ....................................................................................... 10

MENU NAVIGATION .............................................................................. 11

TOOL POSITIONING ............................................................................... 12

TOOL CONNECTIONS ............................................................................. 13

CHARGING TOOL ................................................................................. 14

POWER ON/OFF SEQUENCE .................................................................. 15

HOME MENU ........................................................................................ 16

VEHICLE CHECK .................................................................................... 17

VEHICLE AUDIT SCREEN ......................................................................... 18

POSSIBLE READING SCENARIOS ............................................................... 19

SUCCESSFUL SENSOR READ .................................................................... 21

VEHICLE CHECK TOOLKIT ....................................................................... 22

VIEW VEHICLE INFORMATION .................................................................. 24

REVIEW VEHICLE DATA ........................................................................... 26

PROGRAM SENSOR ............................................................................... 28

RELEARN .............................................................................................. 30

REVIEW DATA ....................................................................................... 34

TOOLKIT ............................................................................................... 35

MY TOOL – SETTINGS - NETWORKS........................................................... 36

REGISTERING YOUR TOOL ........................................................................ 38

UPDATING YOUR TOOL VIA PC ............................................................... 42

UPDATING YOUR TOOL VIA WIFI……………………………………… ……45

SWITCH BETWEEN EU – US COVERAGE ..................................................... 46

TPMS DESKTOP - BLUETOOTH SETTINGS …...……………………….………47

APPENDIX………………………………………………………………….50

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION ..................................................................... 56

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IMPORTANT NOTICES

SAFETY DEFINITIONS

All Danger, Warning, Important, and Note messages must be followed for your safety.
These safety messages are in the following formats:

DANGER: Means you may risk possible loss of life.

WARNING: Means you may risk possible bodily harm.

CAUTION: Means you risk damage to the vehicle or the tool.

These safety messages cover situations Bartec is aware of. Bartec cannot know, evaluate and
advise you as to all the possible hazards. You must be certain that any conditions or service
procedures encountered do not jeopardize your personal safety.

COPYRIGHT

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 Bartec.

DISCLAIMER

All information, illustrations, and specifications contained in this technical instruction manual
are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved
to make changes at any time without obligation to notify any person or organization of such
revisions or changes. Further, Bartec shall not be liable for errors contained with the
furnishing, performance or use of this material.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read carefully the installation, operating and maintenance instructions in the Operator’s

manual.

Do not allow unqualified persons to use this equipment. This will prevent injury to persons
and damage to the equipment.

The work place must be dry, sufficiently lit and well ventilated.

Do not forget that breathing carbon monoxide (odourless) can be very dangerous and even
fatal.

When working on the vehicle:

 Wear suitable clothing and act in such a way as to prevent industrial accidents.

 Before starting, check to be certain the gear shift is in neutral (or in PARK (P) if the

transmission is automatic) and put the handbrake on and check to be sure the wheels
are completely locked.

 Do not smoke or use naked flames when working on a vehicle.

 Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from dirt, dust or metal chips.

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Disposing of equipment

 Do not dispose of this equipment as miscellaneous solid waste but arrange to have

collected separately.

 The re-use or correct recycling of electronic equipment (EEE) is important in order to

protect the environment and human health.

 In accordance with European Directive WEEE 2002/96/EC, special disposal points are

available for waste electrical and electronic equipment.

 Public administrators and producers of electrical and electronic equipment are involved

in facilitating the re-use and recovery of waste electrical and electronic equipment
through these collection activities and use of appropriate planning arrangements.

 Unauthorised disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment is punishable by

law with appropriate penalties.

Disposing of batteries

 The TECH500SDE contains a Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery which is not

accessible to the user.

 Batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Do not throw batteries away as

part of normal refuse disposal.

 Do no throw batteries on to an open fire.

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CORRECT USE OF THE TECH500SDE TOOL

In order to use the TECH500SDE tool safely:

 Do not expose the TECH500SDE to excessive moisture.

 Do not use the TECH500SDE near sources of heat or polluting emissions (stoves,

ovens, etc.).

 Do not drop the TECH500SDE.

 Do not allow the TECH500SDE to come into contact with water or other liquids.

 Do not open the TECH500SDE or attempt to perform maintenance or repair operations

on any internal parts.

 You are advised to keep the packaging and to re-use it if the TECH500SDE is moved

to another site.

When using the TECH500SDE tool remember:

 Do not subject the TECH500SDE tool to magnetic or electric interference.

Reception, maintenance and guarantee:

Inspect the tool when delivered. Damage sustained during shipment is not covered by the
guarantee. Bartec will accept no responsibility for material or bodily harm resulting from
inappropriate use of the product, failure to maintain it, or incorrect storage conditions.
Bartec provides training for clients desirous of acquiring the knowledge required for the correct
use of its products.
Only personnel authorized by Bartec are permitted to make any repairs that may be necessary.
This tool is guaranteed against any manufacturing fault for 12 months as of date of invoice
(parts and labour) only if product has been correctly used. Serial number must stay readable.

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BEFORE YOU GET STARTED

Before you get started using your Tech500SDE TPMS tool, there are a few items to be

aware of.

Charge your tool

The Tech500SDE is shipped with a fully charged battery, but due to shelf drain it may

require charging. It is recommended to charge your tool 2+ hours before use.

(See page 14 for charging instructions)

Register your tool

You can register your Bartec Tech 500SDE @ www.bartecautoid.com . Follow the on-

screen prompts filling in your information and tool serial number. A valid serial number

and supplier is required to process your registration, which can take up to 24hrs once

submitted.

(See page 35 for instructions)

Update your Tool

Once your tool is registered, verify the software level loaded to the level available

online and update your tool if necessary. Refer to section on tool updating for further

instruction.

(See page 39 for update instructions)

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KIT COMPONENTS

The TECH500SDE kit inside the tool box includes:

 TPMS activation tool
 OBD II cable
 USB cable
 Battery charger
 Bluetooth Stick
 User Manual

Identifying Kit Components and Features

The TECH500SDE tool is battery operated and generates a low-frequency magnetic
field to activate tyre sensors. It receives UHF radio signals from the tyre sensors
typically at 434MHz.

Battery

charger

USB

Cable

TPMS

activation

tool

OBD II

cable

User

manual

Bluetooth

Stick

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TOOL LAYOUT

SD Card

Display

Up/Down

navigation

Back

On/Off

Mini USB

Test

Enter

Home

OBD cable connector

Rubber housing

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MENU NAVIGATION

The TECH500SDE tool’s menu system provides a hierarchy of instructions and
commands. The top line of the display will always indicate the current menu
selected. The home key will always return to the Home Menu screen.

The menu system is navigated by the directional keys:

On/Off Key

Hold down for a few seconds to turn on or off

Up Arrow

Key

Navigates up within the current menu selection

Down

Arrow Key

Navigates down within the current menu selection

ENTER Key

Navigates to the next menu or actions

the currently highlighted item

Back/ESC

Key

Navigates to the previous menu item

TEST Key

Commence a TPM test. Only works on

Vehicle Audit Screen

Home Key

Always returns to the Home Menu

All menus wrap around. The enter key will often move to a sub menu.

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TOOL POSITIONING

Proper tool positioning is important to insure sensor activation and decode.
Place the Tech500SDE on the tyre, at the TPMS sensor, pointed toward the
sensor location as shown below. Do NOT touch the metal rim. The tool needs
to point through the rubber at the sensor.

Sensor Activation/ Test

LF Activated Sensors

To test a sensor the tool should be placed alongside the valve stem

and the ‘Test’ key pressed.

(Note with Ford Banded sensor’s, the tool should be held 180°away from the stem.)

Non-LF activated sensors (some Beru sensors up to 2009)

If the sensor requires rapid tyre deflation (of the order of 10psi or 0.5bar), then
deflate the tyre and place the tool alongside the stem while pressing the test
key.

During testing, the screen confirms the sensor type being tested and displays a
progress bar. The progress bar shows the maximum possible time for a
successful read.
Different makes of TPM respond at different speeds/ time intervals.

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TOOL CONNECTIONS

OBDII Connection on cable connects

to the vehicle if required for relearn

DB15 Connection connects tool to

cable.

USB Port for battery charging,

software updates, and audit file

viewing and saving.

SD card slot for software updates

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CHARGING TOOL

NOTICE: Only use the power supply or USB cable that is included in the
Tech500SDE tool kit to charge this tool. The use of un-approved power supplies
may damage your tool and will void the tool warranty.

The Tech500SDE comes with the rechargeable battery already installed.

Battery replacement must be done at the factory.

For optimum performance, always keep your Tech500SDE sufficiently charged.
It is recommended that you charge the tool 2+ hours before first use.

The charge port is located on the right side of the tool and is the USB port
opening.

Battery Indicator

This status line Indicator will illustrate the remaining charge status of the battery.
Reading different TPM types will use up differing amounts of energy, and so the
indicator can only provide an estimate of remaining life left before a recharge
is required.

FULL Charge

Partial Charge - charging shortly is suggested.

Little power in the battery- charging required.

The battery is FLAT, requires charging

When the battery is being charged the indicator segments ‘walks’ from left to
right.
When there is an insufficient amount of power remaining in the battery, the
TECH500SDE tool will flash its battery icon for two seconds, save all of the TPM
Data and then power itself off.

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POWER ON/OFF SEQUENCE

The Tech 500SDE is powered up using the ON/OFF key.

To power the unit on press the On/Off Key for approx 2 seconds –
the display will light showing a logo and tool name.

The unit will then display the Home Menu.
All data (results and settings) from previous tests are reloaded.

Power down the Tech 500SDE by using the same ON/OFF key.
Hold, then release when ‘GOODBYE’ is displayed.

Auto power off is after 5 minutes of inactivity.

The unit automatically powers up when the charger or USB port is in use- auto
power off is not operational.

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HOME MENU

The home screen, which provides access to the main functional items of the
TECH500SDE tool, is shown after power up.

1. Vehicle Check

With this item highlighted, press the enter key and a submenu select vehicle
make and then model and year appear. Used when doing a service check.

2. Program Sensor

With this item highlighted, press the enter key to program universal sensors like
the EZ-sensor or sens.it. Single Sensors or complete sets can be created or
copied. Used for just programming sensors.

3. Relearn

With this item highlighted, press the enter key and a submenu select vehicle
make and then model and year appear. Further access is available for relearn.

Used when relearning the sensor ID’s to the vehicle.

4. Review Data

With this item highlighted, press the enter key and a submenu with results
opens. Press directional arrows to examine the required result.

Used when reviewing read data.

Home

Vehicle Check

Program Sensor
Relearn
Vehicle Data

Toolkit

My Tool

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Number of selections

Battery indicator

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5. Toolkit

With this item highlighted, press the enter key and a submenu opens in which
you will find your options for the RKE monitor and the UHF monitor.

Used to test the remote car key or to use the UHF Monitor.

6. My Tool

With this item highlighted, press the enter key and a submenu opens containing
important information and settings about the tool itself.

Used to look up tool info and to set to tool up to your preferences.

VEHICLE CHECK

This Item is a sub menu, pressing the Enter Key will take the user to a choice of
vehicle makes.

Select by Make

The user can then select the vehicle make of the vehicle under test.
Use the up and down keys to highlight the required make. Pressing the enter
key will take the user to the Select by Model menu

Select by Model

In this example all Lotus models that were fitted with TPMS sensors are listed.
Use the up and down keys to highlight the required model.
Pressing the enter key will take the user to the Select by Year menu.

Select by Make

Lexus
Lincoln

Lotus

Maserati

Maybach

Mazda

25/41

Lotus

Elise

Evora
Exige

1/3

Lotus Elise

01/2008>

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Select by Year

The display below shows that the TPM type was fitted to the Lotus Elise in
01/ 2008, and therefore there is only one choice in this menu. Some models will
have several year options because the TPM type changed over time.
Use the up and down keys to highlight the required year, and then press the
enter key which will take you to the Audit screen.

To verify the year of manufacture, you can use the VIN.

Details of how to interpret the VIN number can be found in the Appendix.

Enter Vehicle Registration

This can be enabled or disabled in MY TOOL > Workflow
The user can record and save data for a particular vehicle by entering the
vehicle registration. Use the up and down keys to select the required
characters.
Choosing Unrestricted lets you choose any number or letter in any position.
Choosing German helps you enter the correct format for German registered
vehicles.

VEHICLE AUDIT SCREEN

On entry to the audit screen, the arrow will be pointing to the Left Front wheel,
prompting the operator to start at this wheel position. Pressing the Test button
will start activation and read cycle of the TPMS sensor in that wheel. Please
note the guidance in the appendix regarding the correct positioning of the
tool on the tyre, just off the metal rim.

Enter Vehicle

Registration

Use Up, Down and Test to

input registration

Enter Vehicle

Registration

Use Up, Down and Test to

input registration

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During testing, the screen confirms the sensor type being tested and displays a
progress bar. The screen width shows the maximum possible time for a
successful read - different makes of TPM respond at different speeds/ time
intervals.

POSSIBLE READING SCENARIOS

If there is a faulty TPMS sensor, or the read fails for another reason, an X will be
displayed in that wheel position, and the arrow will not automatically move on
– this is so that the read can be retried, possibly with the tool repositioned.

Searching

Receiving Data:

Press Test To Activate

Left Front

Selected

tyre

Review

Vehicle Data

View Vehicle

Information

Vehicle Check

Toolkit

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Successful Sensor Read

TPMS sensor was successfully activated and

decoded. Displays pressure (in Bar or PSI)

at wheel location.

Failed Sensor Read

No Sensor Activation or Decode. May be

wrong sensor fitment or non-functioning

sensor. Tool will prompt you to attempt

reading the sensor 3 times.

Duplicate ID

A sensor with a duplicate ID has been read.

The tool will direct you to re-read

those sensors.

Wrong Sensor Type

A TPMS sensor was activated and decoded,

but does not match the protocol for the

Make Model Year that the tool was set-up

for.

No Pressure

Sensor IDs read from ECU.

Low Sensor Battery

Sensor’s internal battery has dropped below

a certain voltage threshold.

Note that if a faulty TPM sensor has been replaced, some method of relearn
procedure will need to be followed, as explained later in this manual.

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SUCCESSFUL SENSOR READ

Following a successful read the TECH500SDE tool will emit a single tone.
Sensor ID in Hexadecimal or Decimal
Pressure in Bar or PSI
Temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit

The arrow will then automatically move on to the next wheel position (Right
Front, Right Rear and then Left Rear), and the pressure will be displayed against
the previous wheel position, in Bar or PSI as selected in Settings.

When all four wheels have been read, there are several different things which
could happen.

1. If “OBD Required” is enabled in My Tool > Workflow and OBD is available for this

vehicle, the OBD prompt message will be displayed.

2. Otherwise the Data management screen will be shown

The save option will store the data on the tool, where it can later be transferred
to a computer.

ID:0C11624A H °C: 21

Mode: Learn BAT:OK

Data Management

Save

Send
Exit without Save
Edit

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TPMS Repair

LF Requires Repair
RF Requires Repair
RR Requires Repair
LR Requires Repair
ID: 000006

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The edit option allows the user to mark a wheel which has a mechanical
problem such as a corroded valve stem.

Any of these options will then take you to the “ Go to…” screen.

Using these shortcuts will take you quickly to where you need to be while
keeping the sensor data which can be used e.g. for copying sensors.

VEHICLE CHECK TOOLKIT

If you go back to the Vehicle Check screen, you can use the arrow keys to
move the arrow to the Vehicle Check Toolkit and press the Enter button.

Vehicle Check Toolkit

Go to…

Home Menu

Program Sensors

Relearn

Vehicle Check

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OBD allows you to read information from the vehicle such as the VIN, DTCs
Diagnostic Trouble Codes) and the IDs of the sensors.

The Sensor Search will try to read all sensor types fitted to that Make of vehicle,
and so can take some time. The normal read is specific to the Make, Model
and Year. UHF Monitor will show any radio wave activity such as TPMS sensors.

Sensor Search

UHF Monitor

Vehicle Check Toolkit

OBD

Sensor Search
UHF Monitor

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Searching

Step 1 of 3

Receiving Data:

UHF Monitor

UHF

Frequency:433.00MHz

Connect tool to OBD II Port

and turn Ignition ON

OBD Position: Below

Dashboard. Driver’s Side

Press Enter to read

ESC to cancel

OBD

Sensor Search

UHF Monitor

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VIEW VEHICLE INFORMATION

Use the arrow keys to move the arrow to the View Vehicle Information and
press the enter key. Sensors do not have to have been read to access the
Information.

View Vehicle Information:

This screen shows a variety of different information

View Vehicle Information

Information

View Replacement Parts

View Service Kits

View Sensor Info.

View Vehicle Info.
View Service Tips

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View Replacement Parts:

This item shows the available replacement parts for replacing a faulty sensor.

View Sensor Information:

The information screen shows the sensor type and other useful Information.

View Vehicle Information:

This item displays all important information about the vehicle under check.

Service Tips:

Select this item to get more useful information about the TPMS Light indication
or common mechanical faults.

Service Kits

Replacement Parts

OEM: 12825085

sens.it(Clamp-In): 590914

sens.it(Snap-In): 590918
Schrader: 65717-67

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Sensor Information

Type: SCHRADER 433
Activation: Tool LF
Frequency: 433.92 MHz
Torque Value: 7.50 N.m.

Vehicle Information

Active Drive Relearn
Supports sens.it

View Replacement Parts

View Sensor Info.

View Vehicle Information

Service Tips

Service Kits

Schrader: 65657-KD

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Service Tips

TPMS Light Indication

Common Mech. Faults

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REVIEW VEHICLE DATA

Use the arrow keys to move the arrow to the Review Vehicle Date and press
the Enter button. Sensors and OBD need to have been read for data to be
shown.

Review Vehicle Data:

This menu gives direct access to specific screens that display the TPM data. This
option is helpful if you want to have a second look at the Sensor Data, OBD
Data or if you want to delete the data from the last processed vehicle.

Review Vehicle Data

Review Data

View Sensor Data

View OBD Data

Delete Data

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View Sensor Data:

No menu page name is provided, instead the screen provides all of the TPM
Data available from the TPM Type read; this may include:
TPM ID (Hexadecimal & Decimal), Battery State, Temperature and Pressure
Not all TPM’s provide the same data.

View OBD Data:

This menu shows the DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Code) provided by the vehicle.

Delete Data:

Select and then confirm this option to erase all read data for this vehicle.

Displaying 1-1 of 1 DTCs

DTC Description
C2126 Refer OEM Manual

ESC to continue

ID (Hex) Bar

LF 00C7E0FC 2.48

RF 00C7DF74 2.45

RR 00C7E295 2.48
LR 00C7C07B 2.44
SP Untested

1/3

ID (Dec) °C

LF 13099260 2
RF 13098868 2

RR 13099669 1

LR 13090969 0
SP Untested

2/3

Modus Battery

LF LEARN OK
RF LEARN OK
RR LEARN OK
LR LEARN OK

SP Untested

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PROGRAM SENSOR

The “Program Sensor” menu on the home screen enables the function of

programming aftermarket replacement sensors like the Alligator sens.it or the
Schrader EZ-sensor. Even when they are already mounted in a wheel or
programmed to another vehicle.

To program a sensor correctly, the used vehicle must be selected using Make­Model-Year. The procedure for selecting Make-Model-Year and inputting the
vehicle registration (if required), is the same as that already described in the
Vehicle Check section.
At the moment the programmable sensors don’t cover 100% of the OE-sensors.
This is why the displayed replacement sensor may vary. The coverage
increases with every software update.

After selecting the vehicle please chose the replacement sensor you would
like to use.

Universal Sensors

EZ-sensor

sens.it
IntelliSens

1/3

Home

Vehicle Check

Program Sensor

Relearn

Vehicle Data
Toolkit
My Tool

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The displayed sensors may vary, not every replacement sensor is compatible
with every vehicle.

Please select now one of the options. The tool will then guide you step by step
through the programming process. Please follow the instructions provided on
the screen.

Copying a sensor requires the read of the old sensor to program the same ID
on the replacement sensor to avoid the relearning process.

Creating a new sensor, means that a new ID is generated. This ID needs to be

relearned to the vehicle’s ECU. How this is done is described on the following

pages.

Having selected “Prog.” for the sensor Programming, you then need to select
the wheel position that you want to program the sensor for.

Read Sensors to Copy

Wheel Position

Left Front

Right Front
Right Rear
Left Rear

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The user has the option either create or copy the ID. Keep in mind, to copy

the sensors you have to read them beforehand.

RELEARN

Selecting Copy or Create will prompt the user to place the correct sensor in
front of the tool, and then the tool will program the sensor. The different sensors

that can be programmed by the tool may have slightly different procedures,
and may take slightly different times, but the prompts from the tool are clear.

Relearn

There are three types of relearn procedure that may need to be used.
Stationary relearns require you to put the vehicle into a “Learn Mode” where it
is listening for transmissions from all of the TPM sensors in turn. Active (drive)
relearns can take up to 20 minutes to relearn the TPM IDs. OBD relearns require

the use of the TECH500SDE tool and the supplied OBD cable.

Stationary Relearns:

Stationary Relearns use the vehicles on-board TPMS system to listen for

transmissions from TPM sensors while the vehicle is in a “Learn Mode”. This is

usually achieved through a series of functions on the vehicle to place the
vehicle into this mode.
Examples of this include the Lincoln Navigator.

Once the vehicle is in Learn Mode, use your TPMS tool to activate the sensors,
the vehicle will listen for the sensor IDs and learn them to the vehicle. You simply
need to select the correct MMY and go around the vehicle in the correct
sequence reading each wheel.

ID Option

Create ID

Copy ID

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Active (Drive) Relearns:

Some vehicles can be reset by driving. Refer to the on-screen relearn
procedures for details on how far/long to drive.

OBD Relearns:

Connection to a vehicle allows the TECH500SDE tool to directly program the
vehicle electronics module with TPM IDs.
Note that not all vehicles support vehicle communications modes.
Once 4 TPM IDs are stored within the TECH500SDE tool, it can be connected to
the OBD interface using the provided cable.

To find out which relearn type is available for your vehicle just turn your tool on
and select Relearn.

Having selected RELEARN you have to select Make-Model-Year in the same

way as was done in Vehicle Check. Follow the instructions on the screen

afterwards.

Home

Vehicle Check

Program Sensor

Relearn

Vehicle Data
Toolkit
My Tool

3/6

Press Test To Activate

Left Front

Relearn

Toolkit

View Vehicle

Information

Selected

tyre

Review

Vehicle Data

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To perform a relearn read all 4 wheels. If one or more sensors are faulty, please
use the ‘Relearn Toolkit’.

In this case the left front sensor has already been read, but needs to be

replaced. After reading use the Down Arrow to navigate to the ‘Relearn
Toolkit’ then ‘Program Sensor’ and select the programmable sensor you would

like to use.

In this example ‘EZ-sensor’ is selected. The screen below shows the Left Front
position as “Copy Left Front” – because we have the ID number from the

damaged sensor – and the other positions show “Create ...”. For Create Sensor
the tool will use a new ID to make an EZ Sensor, and for Copy it will use the
same ID as the mechanically damaged sensor. If all of the wheel positions had
been read, all would show as Copy Sensor.

Sensors can be copied and created as described in

“Program Sensor” On the right is shown the recommended

sensor position for programming.

Universal Sensors

EZ-Sensor

IntelliSens
Sensit.it

1/3

Relearn Toolkit

Program Sensor

OBD

Sensor Search

UHF Monitor

1/4

Relearn Toolkit

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The tool will now show this wheel position as ‘programmed’. Go back to the

vehicle check screen and to scan the other wheels.

When all sensors are read successfully the message “All Sensors OK” is
displayed, after a few seconds the tool displays the OBD-Relearn procedure to
guide through the process.

Plug in the OBD II cable and then turn only the ignition on, you should not need
to start the engine. If you cannot find the OBD location right away, please use

the “View Vehicle Information” menu and select “View Vehicle Info.” the tool

displays now where the OBD is positioned.

Now follow the steps provided on the screen and press Enter. The Tech500SDE
will now program the ECU. VIN reading will work on most, but not on all vehicles.

Relearning Vehicle

Reading VIN

Reading IDs
Writing IDs
Reading DTCs

Connect tool to OBDII Port

and Turn Ignition ON

Press Enter to Relearn IDs

to the vehicle

Press ESC to Cancel

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Move the arrow with the Down Arrow Key to View Vehicle information and
press enter. Then select View Relearn Procedures to get detailed information
how to relearn this vehicle type.

Follow the shown steps on the screen to properly relearn new sensor IDs to the
vehicle.

Select “Review Vehicle Data” to display Sensor Data and OBD Data such as
Delete Data.

REVIEW DATA

This menu- when selected- gives direct access to specific screens that display
the previous read TPM data sorted by vehicle. Select the vehicle to review the
TPM Data.

Home

Vehicle Check
Program Sensor
Relearn

Vehicle Data

Toolkit
My Tool

4/6

View Vehicle

Information

Information

View Relearn Procedure

View Replacement Parts
View Service Kits
View Sensor Info.

View Vehicle Info.

View Service Tips.

1/6

Vehicle Data

View Sensor Data

View OBD Data
Delete Data

1/3

Review vehicle Data

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Then select the vehicle you like to review.

On the following screen is no menu page name provided instead, the screen
provides all of the TPM Data available from the TPM Type read; this may
include: TPM ID (Hexadecimal & Decimal), Battery State, Temperature and
Pressure.
Not all TPM’s provide the same data.

TOOLKIT

A sub-menu in which you will find your options for programmable sensors, RKE
monitor, and UHF monitor.

RKE Test

Select RKE Test, hold the Key Fob and press the function buttons on the FOB.
The Tech 500SDE will check only for a signal present.
Verifying the Key Fob is transmitting is important when performing relearn
processes that use the Key Fob.

UHF Monitor

Allows operator to search for sensor signals. This feature is used for advanced
diagnostics to determine if our signals may be causing issues during sensor
activation and vehicle relearns.

Toolkit

RKE Test

UHF Monitor

Passive Key

1/3

Home

Vehicle Check
Program Sensor
Relearn
Review Data

Toolkit

My Tool

5/6

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MY TOOL

Sub-menu containing important information and settings about the tool itself.

This item is a sub menu, pressing the Enter Key will take the user to the Work
Flow menu. Furthermore you can disable or enable the Mandatory OBD such
as select the Enter Registration.

Settings

TPM ID:
Select whether the tool displays the TPM ID in DECIMAL or HEXIDECIMAL

Pressure:
Change how pressure is displayed, choose between PSI or Bar.

Home

Vehicle Check
Program Sensor

Relearn

Vehicle Data
Toolkit

My Tool

6/6

My Tool

Software updates

Tool Info

Switch to USA coverage
Usage
Support

Work Flow

8/8

Work Flow

Vehicle No.

None

OBD Required Disabled

1/2

Vehicle No.

None

German
Unrestricted
Holland

1/4

Work Flow

Vehicle No. None

OBD Required Disabled

1/2

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Temperature:
Select Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Display Contrast:
Adjust tool display contrast.

Lang.:
Select Language for tool.

Date/Time:
Allows you to set the date and time.

Networks

You can now choose between Bluetooth and WiFi.

In the WiFi menu you select WIFI first, to change the setting from Disabled to
Enabled.

Menu: My tool \ Networks Select WiFi

To connect to a network highlight Join Network and press Enter. Select yours
from the available networks displayed by highlighting it and pressing Enter.
Next, select Join Network.
The tool scans for networks and will display the ones it finds.
Highlight yours and press enter. You’re now asked to enter the passphrase:
Use Up Arrow key to start with upper case, Down Arrow key for numbers and
lower case. Enter to enter the next character, ESC to go back a position. TEST
to connect.
You cannot select special characters like β, Ä, Ö,etc.

When connected, you will be asked if you want to check for updates.
To go ahead, press enter. If you want to check later, press ESC.
Current network displays information about the network your tool is connected
to.

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For Bluetooth, please see from page 47 onwards.

Software Updates

You can use Enter Update Mode if you have downloaded and installed your
update via your account from the BartecAutoID website. See page 42.

Or you can use the WiFi Updates option. In the following sub-menu you set the
interval with which you want the tool to check for updates via WiFi (Daily,
Weekly, Monthly or Off).
If you choose Check Now, the tool connects, looks for an update and asks you
to Enter to Update. Press ESC if you don’t want to go ahead.

Tool Info

Gives the operator the ability to view:

- Software Version currently installed.

- Build Date of that Software.

- Serial Number of the tool.

Usage

View the number of Power Cycles, Sensor Activations and OBD Relearns.

Support

On screen reference for Bartec Auto ID Ltd support.

Workflow

Vehicle No.: allows you to select different formats of licence plates.
OBD required:

REGISTERING YOUR TOOL

It is of great importance to register your tool. The registration enables:

#1 Access to Software Updates
#2 Access to latest TPMS Coverage
#3 Access to new Relearn Procedures
#4 Access to new Manuals
#5 Access to Technical Service Bulletins
#6 Answers to FAQs
#7 Activation of your product warranty
#8 Protection of your investment
#9 Information on new promotion
#10 Receipt of our TPMS Newsletter

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To register your tool, navigate to the Bartec TPMS website at

www.tools.bartecautoid.com.

The first page you will see is the TPMS Tool Support Center page, showing the
Tech500SDE and the TPMS PAD latest software release versions.

Click on ‘Register’ to create a new account.

Select ‘Register’to create a new account. It is important to fill in all fields

completely and accurately. This information will help Bartec remain in contact
with you regarding updates and other important TPMS information. Choose a
username (without a space) and password.

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If your details are accepted, you get the following message.

The following email should arrive within a few minutes:

Following the ‘Click here’ link will take you back to the website.

This page is showing that you are now a registered user. Click on ‘Log In’.

From now on you only need to log in as a registered user:

After Login, you are shown your Personal settings, which can be changed or
not, as required.

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Then click on ‘Tools’.

Selecting Tools gives you the option to register a new tool. The serial number is

printed on the back (under the rubber housing) and in the ‘My Tool’ menu in

‘Tool Info’.

Key in your Serial Number and the date of purchase.

Note that this Serial Number is validated by the website and it must be correct,
including the first zero. If anything is incorrect you will be asked to enter it again:

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If the number is accepted you will see the tool listed, along with a Download
button which will allow you to get the latest software version:

Selecting Download generates a version of the software locked to your serial
number only and gives you a standard download message (dependent on
your browser) for you to save your software file. Please save that file on your
computer and continue with the update process as described in the following

UPDATING YOUR TOOL VIA PC

The tool is compatible with PCs running Windows operating systems.

USB ports can be either version 1 or 2.

Step 1:

Plug your USB cable to the computer ONLY. Make sure computer is on and you
have no programs running. Power the Tech 500SDE on, and from the Main
Menu, select My Tool, and then select Update Tool.

Tool will prompt user to “Insert USB Lead to Transfer Update Files”.
Insert the USB cable to the Tech500SDE.

My Tool

Settings
Networks

Software Updates

Tool Info
Switch to USA Coverage
Usage

3/8

Software Updates

Wifi Updates

Enter Update Mode

2/2

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Step 2:

Your tool should open a window on your computer screen. The tool now is seen
by your computer as a Removable Disk.

Step 3:

Copy and paste – Drag and Drop the Update file (*.mfu) provided to you into
the Removable Disk Window. Your tool needs to be registered online to receive
new updates.

UPDATE MODE V5

INSERT USB LEAD

TO TRANSFER

UPDATE FILES

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Once Transfer is complete, wait for instructions on the tools screen.

Note: Every tool needs its own unique update file. The file can only be used for
the specific tool identified by the serial number.

Step 4:

The tool will now load the file update to the operating system.
Once the verification is complete the update finishes and the tool will reboot.

Step 5:

Power your tool on. Your tool is now updated and ready to go.

The software version can also be checked in the Tool Info screen.

Select New Features in the My Tool menu to find out what is new on the just
updated version.

Trouble Shooting Tips:

 If Windows does not recognize your tool, please check that the USB cable

is connected that the Tool is in update mode, and that there are no
unnecessary update files on your PC available.

 To open window, navigate to My Computer and open the removable disk
 Do not delete any files that may already be in your removable disk window
 Make sure you are using the right update file.
 Once the tool starts to verify the file, the tool can be unplugged.

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Updating your tool via WiFi

Once you have set up your tool to connect to your WiFi network, you can set
it up for updating via WiFi.

Go to My Tool \ Software Updates. Here you have two possibilities:

Enter Update Mode – is used for manually updating the tool after you’ve
downloaded the update file from your Bartec Account and installed it onto
your tool.

With WiFi updates you never need to do this again.

WiFi Updates – is specifically intended for automatically checking for an
update and if there is one, to give you the opportunity to download and install
it via your WiFi network.

In the WiFi Updates menu you have two options:

Schedule check – here you set the interval with which you want to check for
tool updates.

The options are: OFF / Daily / Weekly / Monthly.
Once you have set this, your tool will use its internal clock to switch on WiFi,
connect to the Bartec system and alert you when an update is available.

Check Now – when you press Enter, the tool connects to your WiFi network. If
there is an update you will have the option to press Enter to download and
install it or press ESC to cancel downloading it. You can always come back to
this option to download and install.

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Changing from EU to US vehicle coverage

To work with USA coverage you need to download and install the US coverage
software update.
Log on to your account on http://tools.bartecautoid.com/ , go to the tools tab
and click on the link for US coverage (optional)

The file will be downloaded onto your computer.
Connect your Tech500SDE to your computer with the USB cable and click and

drag the file from your computer’s download section onto the removable disk

of the Tech500SDE.

Once you have done this your tool is ready to switch from EU coverage to USA
coverage.

Go to My tool \ Switch to USA coverage and press Enter

A message will then be displayed that the tool is “Preparing update…” and will

then go into Update mode to install the USA coverage. The process can take
up to 5 minutes.

To switch back to the EU coverage you go to My tool \ Switch to EU coverage

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TPMS DESKTOP

The TPMS Desktop provides revolutionary technology to help you manage your
Bartec TPMS tools on your computer. The TPMS Desktop is designed to work with
the following Bartec tools; TECH400SDE, TECH500SDE and the TPMS PAD.

TPMS Desktop features:

Audits - Complete job reports recorded and stored for when you need them

Service Manager – Efficiently manage multiple vehicles through the diagnostic
and repair process

Update - Automatically retrieve update files from your current registered
account

Vehicle Lookup - Lookup TPMS information for a vehicle quickly and easily

Settings - Configure your settings for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi configuration

TPMS PAD - Launches the software to run your TPMS PAD

Training Videos – Learn about TPMS
Audits

Search, view and print job reports! This preformatted and detailed record
contains the necessary job information that you and your customers need! Sort
or filter reports by date, make, model and year. Simply print a report and
attach it to the invoice as proof of work completed. Use reports to create
customer receipts and limit liability.

Service Manager

Manage vehicles and tools with ease! Reference vehicle images and quickly
identify and locate tyre pressure problems. Track repairs and manage all of
your vehicles with TPMS Desktop!

Update

Register and update your Bartec Tool with the latest software! This feature helps
to keep control of all your tools and updates them with the most current

software available. It’s fast and easy! Simply connect your tool to a PC with
TPMS Desktop, click Update and you’re done!

Vehicle Lookup

Browse our extensive vehicle and sensor database! Search by make, model
and year to quickly find the data you need: OBD location, TPMS relearn, sensor
information – it’s all there with TPMS Desktop! Plus, the database is regularly
updated.

System Settings

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Configure the TPMS Desktop Application to meet your tyre shop’s needs. Want

to connect with Bluetooth? No problem! Connectivity is just a few clicks away
with TPMS Desktop.

TPMS PAD

Program sensors using the dedicated, easy to use TPMS PAD. Simply connect
your TPMS PAD to your PC using a USB cable to program and test sensors with
ease! Copy and create a universal sensor with Copy Sensor and Create Sensor
– features only available with TPMS Desktop!

Your Tech500 will connect wirelessly to the TPMS Desktop

using Bluetooth technology. While this will work easily with

most computers, some have software which can be difficult to setup. In these

rare circumstances, or if your computer does not support Bluetooth, you can

use the Bluetooth adaptor supplied. Additional information on how to install

this adaptor and troubleshoot any problems can be found on the Bartec

support website: tools.bartecautoid.com

Go to https://tools.bartecautoid.com/tpmsdesktop/ to download your free
copy now!

SETTINGS

To be able to use your Tech500SDE with Bluetooth, you need to configure the
tool first. Go to My Tool and then to Networks.

Networks

Bluetooth

WiFi

1/2

Bluetooth

Bluetooth Enabled

TPMS Desktop Connect
Printer Connect

1/3

Home

Vehicle Check
Program Sensor
Relearn
Vehicle Data
Toolkit

My Tool

6/6

My Tool

Settings

Networks

Software updates
Tool Info
Switch to USA
Coverage
Usage

2/8

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If you have problems using your built-in Bluetooth you can use the USB dongle

that is part of your Tech500SDE kit. Select Devices and Printers in Control Panel.

Right click on the Bluetooth dongle icon and click on Bluetooth settings. Tick
the boxes as seen on the Options tab below. Press OK when finished.

Then start the TPMS Desktop application and go to Settings.
Open up the Bluetooth section: your PC/Laptop should be

- connectable and

- discoverable
for your Tech500SDE.

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APPENDIX

APPENDIX A: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

When using the TECH500SDE tool, it is important to verify the Model Year you are working on to
help insure that you are looking for that proper sensor and are using the proper vehicle COMs
when necessary.

By using the vehicles VIN, not the manufactured date, in
most cases you can accurately determine that vehicle’s

Model Year. Refer to that vehicle’s VIN, and locate the

10th digit from the left. Take that digit and reference the
chart on this sheet. This will be the Model Year that you
will want to select on your tool.

10 Digit in VIN

YEAR

W

1998

X

1999

Y

2000

1

2001

2

2002

3

2003

4

2004

5

2005

6

2006

7

2007

8

2008

9

2009

A

2010

B

2011

C

2012

D

2013

E

2014

F

2015

G

2016

H

2017

J

2018

K

2019

3 = 2003

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APPENDIX B: FAQ’S & TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

1. The tool is set up correctly for make model and year but the tool does

not work on the sensor?

Answer: hold the tool in the proper position, TPM is actually faulty or
vehicle has incorrect TPM installed.

2. I have a faulty sensor and the dealership gave me a new one but it will

not program to the car.

Answer: The dealership probably gave the wrong sensor. Many vehicles
of the same model might have 2 or 3 possible sensor variations to
accommodate high and low pressure ranges, frequency, etc.

3. I just rotated the vehicle’s wheels. Do I need to re-learn the sensors to

the vehicle?

Answer: Yes if the car is position dependent.

4. The tool won’t turn on.
Answer: Make sure battery is fully charged. Charge tool for 2+ Hours and
retry power on.

5. Everything has been selected on the tool correctly but a P with the down
arrow shows up and when I press test the TPM does not initiate. Answer:
The P with down arrow means this is a DELTA P sensor. This means the tyre
pressure has to be let out before the sensor will transmit.

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APPENDIX C: GLOSSARY

TPMS – Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, sometimes referred to as RTPMS.

Indirect System – TPM system that uses the ABS wheel sensors.

Direct System – TPM system that has sensors in the wheels that use RF.

LF – Low frequency, usually 125 kHz with respect to TPMS technology.

Continuous Wave – Type of LF signal that wakes Bartec Style Sensors.

Modulated Wave – A “patterned” LF signal that is designed for specific sensors.

UHF – Ultra High Frequency, 315 and 433.92 MHz, what the sensor transmits.

Re-Learn – The process of registering the sensor ID’s to the car.

Hi-Line – Type of car that has wheel arch initiators and usually a graphic display.

Lo-Line – Type of car that requires a tool to repair and only has warning light.

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APPENDIX D: TPMS SYSTEM REVIEW

When diagnosing TPMS systems, understanding what the
tell-tale light means is important.

When cycling the ignition for off to run, the TPMS tell-tale
should come on, and go off. This would indicate a system
with no fault present.

If the light comes on, and stays on for an extended period of time, this would
be a pressure problem. Check the tyre pressures, and adjust to placard. NOTE:
Some vehicles are equipped with sensors in the spare. Also, with some vehicles,
over pressure may turn on the light.

If the light comes on, and continues to flash, there is a system problem. System

problems can range from faulty sensor(s) to sensors on the vehicle that haven’t

been learned to that vehicle.

Solid Light: Pressure Problem

Flashing Light: System Problem

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APPENDIX E: MODES and MODE CHANGING

The TECH500SDE tool has the ability to perform the necessary mode changes
required for TPMS sensors to take them from the shelf, and fit them to the
vehicle. In some cases, these will happen automatically when activating the
sensors.

Some sensors are supplied in a sleep mode that will not allow the sensor to
perform as the vehicle needs them to in a drive condition. This is done to
preserve battery life for the sensors while sitting on the shelf.

Vehicles that may require manual mode change

Vehicle Manufacture

Sensor Command

Hyundai/Kia

TRW LoFxdDly

Toyota

TRW LoFxdDly

Mitsubishi

Continental Set to Park

APPENDIX F: COMS ERROR TROUBLESHOOTING

If you are having a problem or error during the COMS process, follow these
steps before calling customer support.

Check vehicle ignition

Vehicle ignition must be in the RUN position in order for vehicle COMS process
to complete.

Check cable to tool connection

Insure the cable is connected at the DB15 and thumb screws are finger tight.

Check cable connection at vehicle

Make sure OBDII connection is good.

Verify Make, Model, and Year

COMS can change from Model to Model, and Year to Year. Verify the tool is
set-up to the proper MMY.

Verify tool power level

If your tool has a low battery charge, this may affect the COMS process.
Charge tool and try again.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

TECH500SDE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Power Supply: Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery, not user serviceable...

Max power consumption: 1.5W Schrader TPM, 0.5W all others

Display: LCD single colour, graphic, resolution 128x64

Keyboard: 7 keys, dust, water and grease-resistant

Input/output: Mini-B style USB used to Connect to PC for firmware update and

audit file download.

Vehicle connection: 15 way D connector on tool connects cable with OBDII
connector on the other end

Working environment: Temperature 0°C - 45°C, Humidity: 20-55%

Storage environment: Temperature - 10°C - 50°C, Humidity: 20-60%

Dimensions: 168mm x 87mm x 38mm

Weight (including batteries): 300g