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User Manual 

Version 2.014 

 
 
 
 

Auto

Stop

 Mini Plus 

 

 
 
 

 

 
 

 
 

 

 

Summary of Contents for AutoStop Mini Plus

Page 1: ...User Manual Version 2 014 AutoStop Mini Plus ...

Page 2: ...hich it was supplied by Auto Test Products Auto Test Products makes no representation undertakes no duty and accepts no responsibility to any third party who may use or rely upon this document or the information Under no circumstances shall Auto Test Products be responsible for any loss of data or income or any special incidental consequential or indirect damages howsoever caused The contents of t...

Page 3: ...accessory 7 3 8 Menu Reference 8 4 DOWNLOADING 12 4 1 Systems Requirements 12 4 2 Installing the Data Logger Software From CD 12 4 3 Installing the Data Logger Software From Internet 12 4 4 Downloading Tests using the Data Logger Software 12 4 4 1 Downloading via USB 13 4 4 2 Downloading via Bluetooth 21 4 5 Using the Data Logger software 26 5 SPECIFICATION 28 5 1 Hardware Specifications 28 5 2 Fe...

Page 4: ...inter Rare Earth magnet motorbike kit AutoStop Mini Plus determines triaxial deceleration measuring forward as well as sideways deceleration lane change AutoStop Mini Plus has a twelve button operation via a tactile membrane keypad with LCD display It is lightweight 500grms and compact 200x70x40mm and can be installed anywhere in the vehicle 1 1 Unit activation When you receive your new Meter you ...

Page 5: ... Do not use the device at a refuelling point Do not use near fuel or chemicals SWITCH OFF NEAR BLASTING Follow any restrictions Do not use the device where blasting is in progress USE SENSIBLY Use only in the positions as explained in the product documentation QUALIFIED SERVICE Only qualified personnel may install or repair this product ACCESSORIES AND BATTERIES Use only approved accessories and b...

Page 6: ...ing of each test Mini Plus can be installed at any angle facing any orientation but must be secure for the entire duration of the test as movement can cause wrong deceleration readings Note If Mini Plus is configured for use in heavy vehicles it should only be mounted flat on a levelled surface or on the side window of the vehicle using suction cup mounts In such cases if the tilt angle of the dev...

Page 7: ...on the previously selected vehicle category Vehicle types for Light Vehicles VEHICULE LEGER Type Limit value m s2 VP 01 10 1989 5 0 VUL 01 10 1989 5 0 1956 VP 1989 5 0 1956 VUL 1989 4 5 VP 31 12 1955 3 5 VUL 31 12 1955 3 0 Vehicle types for Heavy Vehicles VEHICULE LOURD Type Limit value m s2 M1 3 5t 5 0 M2 M3 avec ABR 5 0 M2 M3 sans ABR 4 8 N1 29 09 1989 5 0 N1 30 09 1989 4 5 N2 N3 01 01 12 5 0 19...

Page 8: ...me Key in customer name and press ENTER Reg No Enter the Registration no Key in registration no and press ENTER Test with GPS Conduct test with GPS Press ENTER for YES and any other key for NO Press any key to commence the test Press any key to commence the test Press any key to commence the test Ready to go Accelerate the vehicle Prelude Forward direction detected Keep accelerating to desired spe...

Page 9: ...he date and time set on Mini Plus Press ENTER to view the clock Battery Life Press ENTER to view the battery life of the Mini Plus View Accel This function is to view the X Y and Z axes of the accelerometer Press ENTER to view these values View Test Count This function is to view the total number of tests carried on the Mini Plus after calibration Press ENTER to view the test count Language This f...

Page 10: ... appear if unit is not activated This is for carrying out the test Press ENTER Examiner This is for enter the name of the person carrying out the test Press when cursor appears key in the examiner name Customer This is for entering the name of the customer Key in the customer name and Press ENTER Reg No This is for entering the registration number of the vehicle under test Key in the registration ...

Page 11: ...This option is to print another copy of the same test Press ENTER to print or to go to next sub menu Repeat Test This is for repeating test Press ENTER View Results This is for viewing the stored data Press ENTER to view results or to go to next sub menu 3 n This is third last result out of n stored results Press ENTER to view results of the second test or Press to go to next sub menu 2 n This is ...

Page 12: ...is is to change the units of speed stopping distance and side shift Press ENTER to set the units or to go to main menu I M Metric This is to change the units of speed stopping distance and side shift to metric Press ENTER to set the unit to metric or press to select another unit I M Imperial This is to change the units of speed stopping distance and side shift to imperial Press ENTER to set the un...

Page 13: ... or press ENTER to go to main menu Z This shows the Z axis of the accelerometer Press to view another axis or press ENTER to go to main menu Tilt This shows the tilt angle of the brake meter Press to switch to another screen or press ENTER to go to main menu View Test Count This is to view the total number of tests carried out on the Mini Plus Press ENTER to view the count or to go to main menu Pr...

Page 14: ...sk space 4 2 Installing the Data Logger Software From CD To install the datalogger software from the provided CD perform the following steps 1 Insert the Mini Plus Data logger Software CD into your disk drive 2 Go to My Computer and select your CD Rom drive usually D or E 3 Select installation file setup exe and run it 4 Follow Setup prompts Make sure you run the application with administrator lev...

Page 15: ... When the Brake Meter is switched ON the PC will recognise the Brake Meter device and will search for the USB drivers Open device manage to install the USB drivers The device manager can be accessed by typing devmgmt msc in the Run Window The Run Window can be accessed by pressing R from the keyboard Make sure you have administrator level privileges when accessing Device Manager Select AutoStop Mi...

Page 16: ... the USB driver folder located in the directory where the AutoStop Mini datalogger software is installed On a 64 bit operating system the default location where USB drivers are likely to be found is at C Program Files x86 AutoTest AutoStop Mini Data Logger USB Drivers On a 32 bit system the USB driver s folder would be at C Program Files AutoTest AutoStop Mini Data Logger USB Drivers ...

Page 17: ...AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual v2 014 Page 15 If the Windows displays the following warning message select Install this driver software anyway ...

Page 18: ... box select Install to install drivers When Windows has completed installing the drivers for the USB interface the following window will appear Notice the COM port number displayed on the titlebar The COM port will be used when downloading data from the meter using the datalogger software ...

Page 19: ... USB interface To verify the installation of the USB driver locate AutoStop MiniPlus in the device manager under Ports COM LPT If the device drivers are successfully installed there will be a COM port number written next to the device name In the following example the COM port number is COM27 To download the results open AutoStop Mini Plus datalogger software and click on Download button ...

Page 20: ...ion and then press Next Select the COM port of the USB connection The COM port is the same port obtained earlier during the USB drivers installation process Make sure the brake meter switched ON and it is connected to the PC via the USB cable Press Next to continue ...

Page 21: ...he connection has been connected successfully the downloader will display a list of all tests currently stored on the meter Select the tests that need to be downloaded and then press Next Datalogger software will automatically download all selected tests ...

Page 22: ...AutoStop Mini Plus User Manual v2 014 Page 20 Once the desired tests have been downloaded press Finish to return to the main window and view test results ...

Page 23: ... Meter for the first time using the Bluetooth interface user will need to configure the Bluetooth connection To configure the Bluetooth connection open your Bluetooth manager program on your PC and search for Mini device where is the serial number of the brake meter Note the screenshots provided below many not be the same on your PC For information regarding Bluetooth device pairing on your PC ple...

Page 24: ...Stop Mini Plus User Manual v2 014 Page 22 When prompted for the pairing code or pin number enter 0000 Once the pairing is established refresh device services and connect using Bluetooth serial port service ...

Page 25: ...4 Page 23 If the following message appears note down the serial port and press Yes The serial port will be later used by the datalogger software Users can also check the COM port of the Bluetooth device by viewing the status of the device ...

Page 26: ...erface To download the results open AutoStop Mini Plus datalogger software and click on Download button When the following connection window appears select Bluetooth connection and press Next Select the COM port number of the Bluetooth connection connected with the brake meter The COM port number is the same COM port obtained during the Bluetooth pairing process ...

Page 27: ... the connection is established the datalogger software will acquire a list of all tests currently stored on the device Select the tests that need to be downloaded and press Next Datalogger software will then download the selected tests While downloading the LCD screen of Mini Plus will display Uploading 00 ...

Page 28: ...re The Data logger will display all the saved tests and you can view the results of the particular test and view corresponding graph for each test The menu buttons displayed on the top bar can be used to perform the following operations 1 Open Allows opening a previously saved test file on the computer 2 Save Allows the currently downloaded tests to be saved onto a file on the computer ...

Page 29: ... the tests the following box will appear User can select the printer from which the tests should be printed In order print only a single or a few tests enter the range of the tests to be printed out Click on Print button to print 5 Setting this option can be used to view the test results in the units set by the Mini Plus or select a different unit to view the test results 6 About to view informati...

Page 30: ...rientation at the beginning of each test Lightweight 500grms and compact 90 x 200 x 35mm LCD display Adjustable display control Automatic start function Automatic shut off after 15 minutes to preserve battery life over 24 hours running time Built in integrity check Built in real time clock Calibration is internationally traceable through NATA Calibration interval twenty six months 12 months warran...

Page 31: ...Carrier Container should be sent Freight Prepaid Auto Test Products has no preference on freight carriers However we prefer that companies such as TNT IPEC UPS or Federal Express forward units if a prompt delivery is required Ship to The Service Department Auto Test Products Pty Ltd 279 Normanby Road Port Melbourne VIC 3207 Australia Phone 61 3 9647 9797 or to your nearest service distributor 6 1 ...

Page 32: ...will be at the owner s expense In order to obtain calibration warranty or non warranty service ship the product freight and insurance prepaid go to your nearest AutoTest Service Centre Attach to the product your name address contact phone numbers description of the problem and if a warranty claim proof of purchase dated sales receipt or invoice AutoTest Products or any Authorised AutoTest Service ...

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