Launch Creader 971 User Manual

V1.00.000

2017-09-11

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Copyright reserved!

Without written agreement from Launch Tech Co., Ltd (Hereinafter refer to "LAUNCH"), any company or person is not allowed to
copy and duplicate this user manual in any format (electronic, mechanical, video, record or other formats).

The user manual is designed only for LAUNCH products. Any consequence caused by using this user manual to guide other

device operation is not under the responsibility of LAUNCH. All examples in this user manual are subject to change without
notice.

LAUNCH and its branches do not bear any responsibility for the fees and expenses of the device damage and loss due to

personal or third party accident, misuse and abuse of the device, unauthorized change and repair, or any operation and

maintenance not following LAUNCH standard.

LAUNCH is not responsible for the device damage or problem due to the usage of any optional parts or consumables instead of

LAUNCH original products or LAUNCH recognized products.

Formal statement:

Other product names mentioned in this user manual are aimed to describe the device usage. The registered trademarks still

belong to the original company.

Registered trademark

LAUNCH has registered its trademark in China and a number of other countries, logo is LAUNCH. In those countries where

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and company names mentioned in this user manual still belong to original registered company. Without written agreement from

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on the usage of the User Manual.

Attentions for ECU Operations

When ignition is on, do not disconnect the vehicle internal electric device, to avoid damage to the ECU or to the device.

Do not place magnetic objects near the ECU, to avoid failures of the circuit and components in the ECU.

Disconnect the ECU system before any welding operation.

Be careful for the operation near the ECU or sensor, to avoid damage to the ECU and sensor.

Properly connect the ECU harness connector, to avoid damage to the electronic components inside the ECU, such as the

integrated circuit.

Attentions for Device Usage

This device is a precision electronic instrument. Be sure no impact during using.
Take the device carefully, to avoid collision.

Turn the ignition to OFF position when insert or remove the OBD connector.

If the vehicle is not going to be used for a week or more, to ensure that the battery holds its charge well, it is recommended to

unplug the connector.

In the use of the product, it is not recommended to use communication functions, such as telephone and SMS, which may

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lead to interruption of program data communication. If this occurs, please operate the related functions again.

Packing list

USB cable*1

Charger*1

SD card*1

OBDII cable*1

User Manual*1

Magnet*1

Suitcase*1

Card reader*1

OBD extension cable*1 (optional, contact LAUNCH and dealers for the purchase)

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Table of Contents

I. Product Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 4

II. Creader 971 Function Key Guide .................................................................................................................... 4

III. Product Specification ....................................................................................................................................... 4

IV. Features .......................................................................................................................................................... 5

V. Main Menu Function Introduction..................................................................................................................... 5

VI. Charge and Boot ........................................................................................................................................... 15

VII. Register and Upgrade .................................................................................................................................. 16

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I. Product Overview

Creader 971 integrates diagnostic functions of a variety of car models, with TPMS trouble light reset, sensor ID, battery status,

tire pressure and temperature read, TPMS sensor activation and matching as well. It better meets the needs of auto repair shop,

tire assembly line, individual owner and tire repair shop to diagnose, activate and match the TPMS system and the tire pressure

sensors.

II. Creader 971 Function Key Guide

III. Product Specification

No.

Item Range

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Display screen

4inch TFT screen, resolution 320*480

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OBD supply voltage

9-18V

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USB supply voltage 5V

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Battery

Lithium-ion battery, 3100mAh, 3.7V

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Activate sensor frequency 125KHz

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Receive sensor frequency 315MHz/433MHz

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Working temperature

-10 to 50℃

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Storage temperature

-20 to 70℃

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Storage humidity 10%~93%

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Dimension

195x86x32mm

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Weight

<460g

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Drop

It won't be damaged in case of falling from 1 meter high.

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Boot time <5s, time from pressing power button to the main menu

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Button response

1 second

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Working hour A year and a half in power off state.

5.5 hours in working condition.

IV. Features

Activate the sensors from OEM and aftermarket major brands

Read tire pressure, temperature sensor ID and battery level

Duplicate or generate the new sensor ID after sensor replacement

Rewrite the sensor position into the ECU after sensor rotation

Help guide and software update subscription

Search by make-mode-year

Programmed sensor history query

Read and clear TPMS fault code

V. Main Menu Function Introduction

Boot into the main interface.

There are four sections: TPMS, Latest, Settings, Help.

"TPMS" is the main function of the device, including check sensor, communicate with ECU via OBD.

"Latest" means the latest test records. Users can fast access the last test.

"Settings" is to set up the system parameters, such as pressure unit, temperature unit.

"Help" covers information on diagnostic socket, device, etc.

Switch the options via the four arrow keys .Enter the selected option by the confirm button .

Battery level is displayed in the upper right corner. Charging .

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Picture 1: Main Interface

Car model selection

After entering TPMS, it is necessary to select the make/model.

Picture 2: Car Model Selection

Use UP&DOWN keys to toggle each option successively. Use LEFT&RIGHT keys to toggle the options by

page.

Select make, model and year followed by function menu.

After car model selection, there are options of "Check Sensor" and "OBDII".

Check Sensor: Communicate with tire pressure sensor. If check succeeded, corresponding ID, pressure and

temperature will be displayed.