
Getting Started
Your Thermal Imager is shipped with a partial battery charge. It is recommended
that the battery is fully charged before use.
1. Connect the supplied USB cable to the micro USB jack on the top of the
Thermal Imager, and to the USB power supply adapter.
2. Connect the USB power supply adapter to a live power source.
The battery charging LED will turn on.
Red - battery charging
Green - battery charged
3. Press and release the Power Button to turn on the Thermal Imager.
Selecting a Language
1. Press the Menu button, then select the Settings icon from the toolbar.
2. Select the Language menu option, and then select the desired language.
Using the Menus and Toolbar
1. Press the Menu button
to open the Main menu.
2. Use the Control Buttons to
navigate the toolbar and
menus.
Left/Right - navigate the toolbar
Up/Down - navigate the menu
options
Y - make (accept) selection
Toolbar
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Powertrain & Exhaust
Body and Electrical
Chassis & Brakes
HVAC
List all Tips
Toolbar Icons Control Buttons
Expert Tips - view experience
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based troubleshooting tips
Gallery - view saved images
and video
Delete - delete saved fi les
N - cancel selection
Settings - adjust device settings
Downloading the User Manual
Download the Diagnostic Thermal Imager Elite User Manual at:
North America - diagnostics.snapon.com/usermanuals
Australia / New Zealand - snapontools.com.au/diagnostics/technical_information/
platform_manuals

View Settings
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Change
View
Settings
Picture-in-Picture
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Split-Screen
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Zoom 1X
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180
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1X
100%
Zoom 2X
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180
100%
1X
100%
165
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Overlay Opacity Settings
0%
(Visual
Light)
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Change
Opacity
Settings
20%
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100%
40%
62
100%
3X
80%
60%
62
°F
100%
3X
60%
62
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X3
100%
62
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X3
100%
Zoom 3X
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180
100%
1X
100%
165
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165
5.6
100% (Full Thermal)
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Capturing Images / Video
Capturing Images - Pull the Trigger to save an image of the active
screen.
Images and videos are automatically saved to the microSD card and can be
viewed in the Gallery. Files can also be transfered to your PC using the USB
connection.
Recording Video - Press the button to enter record mode , then
pull the Trigger to start/stop video recording.
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ALTUS - Image Storage / Sharing
Use your mobile device to access and share images!
Automatically* transfer images to ALTUS,
our cloud-based mobile-friendly site.
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Use ALTUS to store, organize and share
diagnostic thermal image information with
other technicians.
Let’s Get Started!
Connecting to Wi-Fi and Finding Your Registration Codes
On the Thermal Imager:
1. Select > > Wi-Fi Connection.
2. Turn Wi-Fi on (if needed).
3. Select a Wi-Fi network.
4. When connected a confi rmation screen displays the device Serial Number,
PIN and Code needed to register. Record these numbers.
5. Create your ALTUS account
Creating Your ALTUS Account
Using a mobile device or PC - if you already have a SureTrack
follow the instructions below. If you are a new user, then you will need to create
an online account.
New User:
1. Visit https://ALTUSDRIVE.com and select Create Individual Account
from the Login screen.
2. Enter the required information and create a Username and Password,
then select Create.
3. At the “Success” confi rmation screen, select Done.
4. Log in using your Username and Password.
5. Answer the security questions, then select Submit.
6. From Technician Profi le Manager select the Device Management tab.
7. Select Add Device, enter your Serial Number, PIN, Code, and Device Name.
8. Log out of Profi le Manager, then select the ALTUS Home Page browser
tab to get started.
(see below).
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account, then
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If You Have a SureTrack Account:
1. Visit
https://ALTUSDRIVE.com and and select Login
(upper right screen).
2. Log in using your current Username and Password.
3. Open the Profi le Manager (login required again).
4. From the Device Management tab, select Add Device.
5. Enter your Serial Number, PIN, Code, and Device Name.
6. Log out of Profi le Manager, then select the ALTUS Home Page browser
tab to get started.
* Wi-Fi connection required.
The cloud icon on the fi le name (in Gallery),
indicates the fi le was uploaded.
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Typical Applications
Alternator Operation
Exhaust Leaks
Heater Control Operation Rear Defrost Operation
Wheel Bearing Failure Tire Leaks
North America
Phone: (800) 424 7226
E-mail: diagnostics_support@snapon.com
Website: diagnostics.snapon.com
User Manual: diagnostics.snapon.com/usermanuals
Warranty Registration - U.S. : https://registration.snapon.com/products/us
Warranty Registration - Canada: https://registration.snapon.com/products/ca
Australia and New Zealand
Phone: (Australia) 1800 810 581
(New Zealand) 0800 762 766
E-mail: sota.diagnostics@snapon.com
Website: http://www.snapontools.com.au
User Manual: http://www.snapontools.com.au/diagnostics/technical_information/
platform_manuals
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