(SENSOR COMPANY) USER GUIDE (SENSOR COMPANY) VT41 Version KJA2-02-06 SENSORCOMPANY.
REVISION OF THE 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.
Table of contents TABLE OF CONTENTS User Guide 2 SENSOR COMPANY TPMS TOOL ................................................................................ 2 1. SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................... 2 2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................. 4 3. CAUTION : PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE ....................
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide User Guide SENSOR COMPANY TPMS TOOL 1. SPECIFICATIONS VT41 tool OBD connector cable USB cable In the box Protective rubber boot Universal charger with US Europe and UK plugs Plastic case Quick start guide Battery Type Rechargeable Lithium-polymer 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.
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide Vehicle coverage North American and European markets or Chinese market Programmable sensors Customized for a single aftermarket sensor brand Software updates 5 years software and database updates included Versions available - Contact us VT41 tool with North American and European vehicle coverage VT41 tool with Chinese vehicle coverage (SENSOR COMPANY CONTACT DETAILS) Product content: ➢ TPMS Instrument ➢ USB cable ➢ OBDII cable ➢ Power supply + power adapters UM-C427001
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide 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.
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide Do not use on live electrical circuits. Must read instructions before use. Wear safety goggles. (User and bystanders). Risk of entanglement. Read the Warranty, Safety, FCC Statements and recycling information at the end of this user guide. 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.
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide VT41 OVERVIEW Antenna Battery charge/low battery indicator Display screen Result indicator Cancel/ No button Transmission indicator Start button Keyboard Navigation buttons Power ON/OFF button 1.1. LIGHTS Trigger light Result light "Fail" Result light "Pass" Battery status 1.2.
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide Navigate to select "up” Navigate to select “down” Navigate to select “left” Navigate to select “right” POWER ON Press key to turn on the TPMS TOOL Fig. 1 ➢ Display the software version as Fig. 1. ➢ The MAIN MENU will then be displayed as Fig. 2. Fig.2.
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1.3. TPMS TOOL OVERVIEW Read and diagnose sensors, OBD2 ECU reset and transfer data to ECU. Service Procedure Follow this TPMS service procedure each time before and after servicing tires/wheels. SECTION 1.0: 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.
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide The SERVICE TPMS menu indicates which relearn method is required: MANUAL RELEARN, OBD RELEARN or AUTO RELEARN. Follow the on-screen instructions. When the relearn procedure requires to trigger the sensors, always begin with the Left Front (LF) wheel sensor. Proceed to the next wheel sensor in clockwise rotation, until ALL sensors have been retrained. Some vehicles provide an audible beep confirming that the sensor ID has been learned by the TPMS ECU.
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide VT41 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 = continue = previous 1.1. SELECT CAR MANUFACTURER 1.2.
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide 1.3. SELECT YEAR 1.4. SELECT NUMBER OF WHEELS AND SELECT TIRE This option does not appear for all vehicles.
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide 1.5. TEST SENSORS LF 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 If the tool does not detect a sensor press to test again.
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide SERVICE TPMS This menu has two 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. = continue Select "SERVICE TPMS" menu. = previous ➢ Select car manufacturer. ➢ Select car model. ➢ Select year. 1.6. OBD-II RELEARN This is for ID relearn to the ECU through the OBD2 port. ➢ Select the number of wheels ➢ Proceed as "Sensor check" to trigger all the sensors.
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide 1.6.1. Reprogram ECU through OBD2 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.
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide The data is successfully transferred to the ECU. The OBD2 cable can be unplugged from the ECU to the tool. 2.2. PART # LOOKUP This is a spare parts data base which indicates all the sensors references available for each car.
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide 1.3. PROGRAMM BLANK SENSOR This section explains how to recover a sensor ID in order to enter it in a spare blank 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 "PROGRAM SENSOR" menu. ➢ Select car manufacturer. ➢ Select car model. ➢ Select year. Select the sensor brand. The device displays compatible sensor reference.
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide 1.3.1. "Copy ID" section Press “start” to trigger the original sensor Wait a few seconds. The ID of the old sensor is displayed.
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide Hold the new programmable sensor near the device antenna. Press start to the upload data to the blank sensor Wait a few seconds. The data is successfully transferred to the sensor.
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide 1.3.2. "Create new sensor" section Select “create new sensor” Hold the new programmable sensor near the device antenna. Press start to the upload data to blank sensor Wait a few seconds. The data is successfully uploaded to the sensor.
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide SETTINGS 1. SETTINGS MENU Select "SETTINGS" menu. Scroll up and down to select function or settings, press ok to select. Key functional descriptions: REGION: to select the area of work, AMERICA or EUROPE, (TO BE MODIFIED DEPENDING OF THE PRODUCT). 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).
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide 1.1. CHANGE UNITS SETTINGS Scroll up and down to select function or settings. Scroll up and down to select the units. 1.2. CHANGE FORMAT SETTINGS Scroll up and down to select function or settings. Scroll up and down to select the format. AUTO: display sensor ID format in the way sensor is transmitting. DECIMAL: force to display sensor ID in decimal (0 to 9).
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide HEXADECIMAL: force to disp lay sensor ID in hexadecimal (0 to F). 1.3. CHANGE BUZZER ON SETTINGS When buzzer on is set to YES, a beep is triggered when the sensor ID is detected. Scroll up and down to select function or settings. The selection turns red. Scroll up and down to select YES or NO. 1.4. CHANGE AUTO OFF SETTINGS Scroll up and down to select function or settings.
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide The selection turns red. 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. The tool will load the new database for the selected zone.
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide ABOUT 1. ABOUT MENU This menu displays the current version and information about the device. Select the "ABOUT" menu.
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide LANGUAGE 1. LANGUAGE MENU Select the "LANGUAGE" menu. Scroll up and down to select the language.
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide 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.
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide 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.sensorcompany.com to download the pc software.
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide 3. LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY (SENSOR COMPANY) Limited Hardware Warranty (SENSOR COMPANY) warrants to the original purchaser that your (SENSOR COMPANY) 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.
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide 4. SAFETY BATTERY AND CHARGE INFORMATION You must read and understand these safety instructions and warnings before using or charging your Lithium-polymer batteries. Operating environment 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. Use the device only in its normal operating positions. Your device and its enhancements may contain small parts.
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide specialized recycler. Do not dispose of Lithium-polymer batteries with your general waste. The Lithium-polymer battery is not suitable for children under 14 years. Keep all Lithium-Ion batteries out of the reach of children To prevent leakage or other hazards, do not 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).
VT41 TPMS TOOL - User Guide Assessment of the compliance of low power electronic and electrical equipment with the basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields (10 MHz to 300 GHz). RECYCLING Do not dispose of the rechargeable Lithium-polymer battery or the tool and/or its accessories in the general waste. These components must be collected and recycled.
Index Index A About .................................................. 24 Auto off ............................................... 23 B Battery ................................................ 29 Buzzer ................................................ 22 C Caution ........................................... 5, 29 Charge ................................................ 26 Charger............................................... 29 Charging ....................................... 26, 29 Copy original sensor .
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