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VT47S – User Manual REVISION OF THE USER MANUAL Due to continuing improvements, the information contained in this user manual, the features and design of this device are subject to be changed without prior notice.
VT47S – User Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS REVISION OF THE USER MANUAL .............................................................................. 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 4 1. SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 4 2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................
VT47S – User Manual SETTINGS ..................................................................................................................... 29 1. SETTINGS MENU ............................................................................................................................. 29 1.1. Change Units settings ............................................................................................................... 30 1.2. Change Format settings .............................................
VT47S – User Manual INTRODUCTION 1. SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply 3.000 mAh rechargeable lithium-polymer battery Battery Life Approximately 300 activations per full charge Size (H x W x D) 174 mm x 97 mm x 36 mm (6.850 in x 3.818 in x 1.417 in) without rubber 176 mm x 109 mm x 43 mm (6.929 in x 4.291 in x 1.692 in) with rubber Case Material High Impact ABS Radio reception 315/433 MHz Weight 280 g (0.617 lb) TPMS tool without rubber cover 449 g (0.
VT47S – User Manual Product content: Europe: 15 Rue des Dames 78340 Les Clayes s/Bois France Phone: +33 1 30 80 10 20 E-mail: emea-tpms@ateq.com Web: www.ateq-tpms.com Contact us: USA/Canada: 35990 Industrial Rd Livonia, MI 48150 Phone: 734-838-6119 E-mail: help@supporttpms.com Web: www.ateq-tpms.
VT47S – User Manual 2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not discard. Retain for future reference. Please note that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
VT47S – User Manual WARNING: This product emits electromagnetic and electronically generated waves that may interfere with the safe operation of pacemakers. Individuals that have pacemakers should never use this product. Read the Warranty, Safety, FCC Statements and recycling information at the end of this user manual. Caution : PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Your Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) tool has been designed to be durable, safe, and reliable when properly used.
VT47S – User Manual 3. VT47S OVERVIEW LF/RF Antenna Battery charge/low battery indicator Display screen Result indicators Cancel/No button Transmission indicator Trigger button OK/Confirmation button Navigation buttons Power ON/OFF button 3.1. LIGHTS Trigger light Result light "Fail" Result light "Pass" Battery status 3.2.
VT47S – User Manual 4. FUNCTION KEYS Power ON/OFF switch Test or trigger sensor Next, continue or confirm Cancel, previous step Navigate to select "up” Navigate to select “down” Navigate to select “left” Navigate to select “right” 5. POWER ON Press key to turn on the TPMS TOOL Fig. 1 Ø Display the software version as Fig. 1. Ø The MAIN MENU will then be displayed as Fig. 2. Fig.2.
VT47S – User Manual 6. SERVICE PROCEDURE Follow this TPMS service procedure each time before and after servicing tires/wheels. 6.1. TEST SENSORS Following the instructions in the CHECK TPMS menu of your TPMS TOOL. Trigger each of the vehicle’s sensors, to ensure they work properly. This procedure allows you to quickly identify damaged or defective sensors, as some vehicles do not report a bad sensor condition on the vehicle dashboard until after more than 20 minutes.
VT47S – User Manual 6.4. TROUBLESHOOTING If the TPMS TOOL is unable to trigger one or more of the sensors, please use the following troubleshooting guide: 1) The sensor itself may be damaged or defective. 3) Wrong make, model, year is selected. 4) Your TPMS TOOL may require a software update. 5) Your TPMS TOOL is damaged or defective. Please contact your tool supplier for further assistance.
VT47S – User Manual TPMS TOOL USAGE IMPORTANT: Vehicle specific information in this manual is used as an example and may not represent specific instructions each make and model may require. When performing various functions with the tool, it is important to refer to the on-screen prompts and/or repair manual information. 1. CHECK SENSOR Select “CHECK SENSOR” function. = continue = previous 1.1. SELECT CAR MANUFACTURER 1.2.
VT47S – User Manual 1.3. SELECT YEAR 1.4. SELECT NUMBER OF WHEELS AND SELECT TIRE This option does not appear for all vehicles. For example, this option is used for vehicles with a TPMS sensor fitted on the spare wheel. = continue The first selected tire is highlighted in yellow.
VT47S – User Manual 1.5. TEST SENSORS Left Front Press this button to read the sensor and press OK or use the arrow buttons to select next tire to read. Right Front Right Rear Left Rear Spare Wheel Trigger if the car is equipped with a TPMS sensor fitted into the spare wheel If the tool does not detect a sensor press to test again.
VT47S – User Manual 1.6. SERVICE TPMS This menu has two main functions. One is to relearn the ID of the 4 sensors into the ECU. The other function aims at reading the spare part for all the sensors available by vehicle. Select "SERVICE TPMS" function. = continue = previous Ø Select car manufacturer. Ø Select car model. Ø Select year. 1.7. OBD-II RELEARN This is for ID relearn to the ECU through the OBD2 port. Ø Select the number of wheels Ø Proceed as "Sensor check" to trigger all the sensors.
VT47S – User Manual 1.8. REPROGRAM ECU THROUGH OBD-II PORT Read all the sensors Plug OBD2 cable to the tool and to the vehicle. Note: this following screen message is displayed when all the sensors are triggered and the OBD2 cable is connected to the TPMS TOOL. Wait a few seconds during the data upload.
VT47S – User Manual The data is successfully transferred to the ECU. The OBD2 cable can be unplugged from the ECU to the tool. 2. PART # LOOKUP This is a spare parts database which indicates all the sensors references available for each car.
VT47S – User Manual 3. PROGRAM UNIVERSAL SENSOR Select the "PROGRAM SENSOR" function. = continue This section explains how to get a sensor ID in order to enter it in a universal sensor. If the "old" sensor can be read, use the COPY ORIGINAL SENSOR section to recover the ID. If it cannot be read, use the CREATE NEW SENSOR section to create a new ID. Select the sensor model. = continue The device displays compatible sensor reference.
VT47S – User Manual 3.1. COPY ID FUNCTION = continue Use the keyboard to select “COPY ID” function. Press to trigger the original sensor Wait a few seconds. The ID of the old sensor is displayed.
VT47S – User Manual Hold the new programmable sensor near the device antenna. Press to upload Please wait during the programming process. data to the blank sensor The data has been successfully transferred to the sensor.
VT47S – User Manual 3.2. CREATE NEW SENSOR FUNCTION = continue Use the keyboard to select “CREATE NEW SENSOR” function Hold the new programmable sensor near the device antenna. Press to upload data to blank sensor *It is also possible to overwrite a programmable sensor already used. Wait a few seconds. The data has been successfully uploaded to the sensor.
VT47S – User Manual 3.1. COPY SET OF SENSORS FUNCTION = continue Use the keyboard to select “COPY SET OF SENSORS” function Press to read the first sensor. Read all the sensors. Finish by pressing Use the keyboard to select the next wheel. Press to program the first sensor.
VT47S – User Manual Wait a few seconds. Press The data has been successfully uploaded to the sensor. to continue. Press Use the keyboard to select the next wheel. to program the next sensor. 3.2.
VT47S – User Manual Plug OBD2 cable to the tool and to the vehicle. Press when you are ready. You are ready to program the first sensor with the actual ID from the car. Press to program the first sensor. = continue Wait until the process is finished. Wait a few seconds.
VT47S – User Manual Press The data is successfully uploaded to the sensor. to program the next sensor.
VT47S – User Manual RECENT SENSOR DATA 1. RECENT SENSOR DATA When a new vehicle is triggered the result is automatically stored in the RECENT SENSOR DATA menu. You may recall the result and continue to trigger the entire vehicle. The data is automatically replaced if a new vehicle is triggered. The data remains in the memory even after the device has been turned off. Select "RECENT SENSOR DATA" function. = continue = previous = continue Use the keyboard to change the selected wheel.
VT47S – User Manual RKE TEST 1. RKE TEST This is to test the strength of the keyfob RF signal. Select "RKE TEST" function. = continue = previous 1.1. SELECT CAR MANUFACTURER = continue = previous 1.2.
VT47S – User Manual 1.3. READ INSTRUCTIONS To start a new test. Press and hold one of the keyfob buttons. = previous è The device waits for RF signal. 1.4. TEST RESULTS PASS: High signal strength, green range. FAIL: Low signal strength, indicates low battery, less than 25%, replace battery (recommended). To start a new test. To start a new test.
VT47S – User Manual SETTINGS 1. SETTINGS MENU Select "SETTINGS" menu. = continue = continue Scroll up and down to select function or settings, press OK to select. = previous Key functional descriptions: REGION: to select the area of work, AMERICA, EUROPE UNITS: change the air pressure and temperature display (kPa, Bar or PSI with F° or C°). FORMAT: change the format of sensor ID display. BUZZER: turn buzzer to ON or OFF (YES or NO).
VT47S – User Manual 1.1. CHANGE UNITS SETTINGS = continue Scroll up and down to select function or settings. = previous = continue Scroll up and down to select the units. = previous 1.2. CHANGE FORMAT SETTINGS = continue Scroll up and down to select function or settings. = previous = continue Scroll up and down to select the format.
VT47S – User Manual AUTO: display sensor ID format in the way sensor is transmitting. DECIMAL: force to display sensor ID in decimal (0 to 9). HEXADECIMAL: force to display sensor ID in hexadecimal (0 to F). NOTE: Some OE sensors manufacturers print sensor ID at housing in decimal format. In this case, you can easily set your tool to display IDs in decimal format to verify the reading done with the TPMS tool. 1.3.
VT47S – User Manual The selection turns red. = continue Scroll up and down to set Change from 60 min (maximum) to DISABLED (never). 1.5. CHANGE ZONE SETTINGS Scroll up and down to select the zone menu. Scroll up and down to select a zone. = continue The tool will load the new database for the selected zone.
VT47S – User Manual ABOUT 1. ABOUT MENU This menu displays the current version and information about the device. Select the "ABOUT" menu.
VT47S – User Manual LANGUAGE 1. LANGUAGE MENU Select the "LANGUAGE" menu. = continue Scroll up and down to select the language. The tool will load the new selected language.
VT47S – User Manual MISCELLANEOUS 1. CHARGE Low Battery Indication Battery indicator status: Your TPMS TOOL incorporates a low battery detection circuit. Battery life is an average of 300 sensor tests per battery 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% charge (approximately 60 to 80 vehicles) this may change depending on the When 0% is flashing, the tool will turn off after 10 seconds. sensor model. The battery is charging. There is an issue with the battery please contact after sales service.
VT47S – User Manual 2. TOOL UPDATE Updating the TPMS TOOL When a new protocol becomes available, it is necessary to update your tool. Please follow the steps below: IMPORTANT: Temporarily turn off all anti-virus and spam blocking software on your computer. This is necessary to ensure a successful upgrade. USB connector for Internet update. Fig. 1 Install WebVT PC Suite 1) Connect the TPMS tool to the USB port and power the tool ON. 2) Go to www.webvt.ateq-tpms.com to download the PC software.
VT47S – User Manual 3. LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY ATEQ Limited Hardware Warranty ATEQ warrants to the original purchaser that your ATEQ hardware product shall be free from material and workmanship defects for the length of time identified on your product package and/or contained in your user documentation, from the date of purchase. Except where prohibited by applicable law, this warranty is nontransferable and is limited to the original purchaser.
VT47S – User Manual Remember to follow any special current regulations any area, and always switch off your device when its use is prohibited or when it may cause interference or danger. device. Use the device only in its normal operating positions. Opening the tool or tampering with the seal placed on the tool, if broken, will void the warranty Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts. Keep them out of the reach of small children.
VT47S – User Manual store batteries above 60°C (140°F). Never leave the battery inside a car (for example) where the temperature could be very high or in a place where temperatures could exceed 60°C (140°F). Store the battery in a dry place to avoid contact with liquid, whatever the type. Only store the battery on a nonflammable surface, heat resistant, non-conductive and away from all flammable materials or sources. Always store the battery out of the reach of children.
VT47S – User Manual 7. CE STATEMENTS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The manufacturer of the TPMS TOOL declares that this device complies with the requirements of: - ETSI EN 300 330-1 V1.8.1 (2015-03): Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Short Range Devices (SRD); Radio equipment in the frequency range 9 kHz to 25 MHz and inductive loop systems in the frequency range 9 kHz to 30 MHz; Part 1: Technical characteristics and test methods. - ETSI EN 300 330-2 V1.6.
VT47S – User Manual EU Declaration of Conformity (DoC) We Company name : Postal address : Postcode and City : Telephone number : E-Mail address : ATEQ 15 rue des Dames 78340 Les Clayes sous Bois 01 30 80 10 20 info@ateq.
VT47S – User Manual INDEX A P About................................................... 33 Part lookup ......................................... 17 Auto off................................................ 32 Power supply ...................................... 38 B R Battery................................................. 38 Recent sensor data ............................ 26 Buzzer ................................................. 31 Recycling ......................................
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