STEMCO HandBAT RF User Manual
User Reference Guide
Active Handheld Reader
Turning a unit on
When a HandBAT is first picked up the display will normally be turned off. To turn the unit on
press any key. If the display contrast appears too dark, or too light, press the MAIN function key
and then the right ( → ) or left ( ← ) arrow keys to change the contrast. The right arrow key each
time it is pressed will darken the display. The left arrow key each time it is pressed will lighten the
display.
Main
This screen is the Main Menu and is used as a selection screen for desired functions of the
handheld reader. Select the function you wish to perform using the up ( ↑ ) or down ( ↓ ) arrow
keys. You have three functions to choose from.
The primary function of the HandBAT is to Read Devices.
The second function is for reviewing Previous Reads stored in the HandBAT.
The third function is for Configuration of the HandBAT itself.
On Special Edition HandBAT’s a 4th option will be available Labeled Update SE TracBAT. This
menu item is used for changing SE TracBAT calibrations. See help menus in the HandBAT for
information on how to use this special menu.
At any time, and in any screen on the HandBAT, you can press the help key for assistance.
All help screens are context sensitive.
Read Devices
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This is the primary screen option used to read your BAT RF tags installed on your vehicles. To
activate this option press the up ( ↑ ) or down ( ↓ ) keys to highlight the appropriate option, then
press the Enter Key found in the middle of the up/down and left/right arrow keys. After
depressing the Enter Key you will be presented with the Select Device screen as shown below.
Select the type of BAT RF Sensor you wish to read at this time.
TracBAT sensors
AirBAT sensors.
Select your choice by using the up/down keys to highlight your desired Sensor type and pressing
the Enter Key.
NOTE: Make sure you are within range of the sensor before attempting to read. If several
sensors can be seen at once it may be necessary to change the range so that only close
sensors can be read. Get close to the desired sensor with the lowest range setting so that
you know which sensor you are reading.
For advanced Users only:
The Range setting allows for tweaking of the read range of the unit. Normally you want this to be
set at 1. On rare occasions the user may want to scan the area for tags that may not be right
near them. In this case the HandBAT allows for range to be increased up to 3. This is
accomplished by pressing the right arrow. After reading, the range should be reduced to insure
the next user does not accidentally read an incorrect sensor. The sensitivity can be manually
reduced by pressing the left arrow.
READING TracBAT mileage sensors
If you have a TracBAT mileage sensor, then use the up/down keys to highlight this menu item.
Point the handheld at the TracBAT you wish to read, and press the Enter Key. If the tag is not
within range or there is a problem with the tag, then you will get the following Read Failed screen.
This may be caused by not holding your handheld reader within range of the TracBAT mileage sensor
you wish to read. Please move to within the reading range and try again. If the problem persists, and
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you cannot read the desired sensor, then increase the range just a bit. Be careful not to increase
range too much as you may begin to see sensors behind you instead of the sensor of interest. See
screen help for more info.
When a successful read of the TracBAT has taken place, the following screen will appear on the
HandBAT. This is the main information screen for the TracBAT. There is a sub-screen available
which will read the trip mileage data from the sensor.
To read the trip mileage information, press the Down ( ↓ ) arrow key. Note that the trip mileage
has a resolution of tenths of a mile. When you choose to get the trip mileage it will reread the
mileage sensor and return a screen similar to the screen shown below. At this point all of the life
and trip information has been stored in the HandBAT
.
The trip mileage information that is stored in the TracBAT sensor may be reset by pressing the
up ( ↑ ) arrow key.
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Caution, this will erase the trip information stored in the TracBAT.
When you press the up ( ↑ ) arrow key, the following screen will appear on the HandBAT.
At this point, all of the data for the current sensor being read has been stored in the
HandBAT, and displayed.
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If you press the up ( ↑ ) arrow key, and the HandBAT does not succeed in resetting the trip, error
messages will be given with the option to try again. When the trip is reset the reset is logged into
memory for later download.
To select the Fluid Entry option press the right ( → ) arrow key. The following screen will be
shown if this option is chosen.
The fluid quantities are entered by using the up ( ↑ ) or down ( ↓ ) arrow keys on each selected
digit. When the desired entries are completed:
Press Enter
Select Save selection
Press Enter.
A beep will sound confirming the save.
Note: The data will be not be stored if the screen is exited without saving.
HandBAT Navigation Tips:
Return to the Main menu by depressing the MAIN key.
Return to the previous screen press the BACK key.
Access Help screen (additional directions) by depressing the HELP key.
NOTE: If this instruction manual differs from the on screen help always refer to the HandBAT onscreen help.
READING AirBAT sensors
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If you have an AirBAT sensor, use the up/down keys to highlight Active AirBAT from the Select
Device screen.
Point the HandBAT at the AirBAT sensor you wish to read.
Press the Enter Key.
If the sensor is not within range or there is a problem with the sensor you will get the Read Failed
screen as shown earlier in this manual. Use the HandBAT help screens to diagnose the difficulty.
When a successful read of the AirBAT has taken place, the following screen will appear on the
HandBAT. This screen is the main information screen for the AirBAT sensor. The data is now
stored in the hand held reader for later viewing.
To change the pressure warning limits on the sensor press the right ( → ) arrow key.
A screen similar to the one shown below will be displayed.
Select Change Low Limit
Press Enter
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If you want to change the limits
Use the arrow keys to navigate to the setting you want to change
Press the Enter Key and you will be allowed to change the limits in 5 PSI increments by
pressing the up ( ↑ ) or down ( ↓ ) arrow keys.
When the limits have been set to the desired values press the Enter Key which changes
the default write settings
Then arrow to the Write Limits line
Press Enter.
This will write the limits to the desired tag. The writing screen will appear as follows.
You will be returned to the previous screen with a notification of whether or not the write was
successful. If the write to the AirBAT sensor works a screen similar to the one shown below will
be displayed. The new limits should be shown on the screen.
If the write failed, a screen similar to the following will appear with the failed message.
If you should get the Write Failed message:
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