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Page 1: ...Bartec Auto ID Ltd SW Version R 59 English 2019 USER GUIDE Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Tool ...
Page 2: ... user s manual It should be kept ready to hand for consultation whenever required The TECH400SDE tool is a test tool for test and diagnostics of vehicle TPM systems It is designed for future updating and extension with new functions and vehicle coverage IMPORTANT Visit the Bartec Europe website to register your tool This enables you to download the latest tool software and to receive notification ...
Page 3: ...CONNECTIONS 13 CHARGING TOOL 14 POWER ON OFF SEQUENCE 15 HOME MENU 16 VEHICLE CHECK 17 VEHICLE AUDIT SCREEN 18 POSSIBLE READING SCENARIOS 19 SUCCESSFUL SENSOR READ 20 VEHICLE CHECK TOOLKIT 22 VIEW VEHICLE INFORMATION 23 REVIEW VEHICLE DATA 25 PROGRAM SENSOR 27 RELEARN 29 REVIEW DATA 34 TOOLKIT 35 MY TOOL 36 REGISTERING YOUR TOOL 38 UPDATING YOUR TOOL VIA PC 42 RESULTS AUDIT SYSTEM 44 APPENDIX 46 T...
Page 4: ...conditions or service procedures encountered do not jeopardize your personal safety COPYRIGHT No part of this manual may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Bartec DISCLAIMER All information illustrations and specifications contained in this technical ...
Page 5: ... well ventilated Do not forget that breathing carbon monoxide odourless can be very dangerous and even fatal When working on the vehicle Wear suitable clothing and act in such a way as to prevent industrial accidents Before starting check to be certain the gear shift is in neutral or in PARK P if the transmission is automatic and put the handbrake on and check to be sure the wheels are completely ...
Page 6: ... Public administrators and producers of electrical and electronic equipment are involved in facilitating the re use and recovery of waste electrical and electronic equipment through these collection activities and use of appropriate planning arrangements Unauthorised disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment is punishable by law with appropriate penalties Disposing of batteries The TEC...
Page 7: ...TECH400SDE tool to magnetic or electric interference Reception maintenance and guarantee Inspect the tool when delivered Damage sustained during shipment is not covered by the guarantee Bartec will accept no responsibility for material or bodily harm resulting from inappropriate use of the product failure to maintain it or incorrect storage conditions Bartec provides training for clients desirous ...
Page 8: ...arging instructions Register your tool You can register your Bartec Tech 400SDE www bartecautoid com Follow the on screen prompts filling in your information and tool serial number A valid serial number and supplier is required to process your registration which can take up to 24hrs once submitted See page 35 for instructions Update your Tool Once your tool is registered verify the software level ...
Page 9: ...ol OBD II cable USB cable Battery charger Indentifying Kit Components and Features The TECH400SDE tool is battery operated and generates a low frequency magnetic field to activate tyre sensors It receives UHF radio signals from the tyre sensors typically at 434MHz Battery charger USB Cable TPMS activation tool OBD II cable User manual ...
Page 10: ...T e c h 4 0 0 S D E User Guide R 59 2 0 1 9 10 P a g e TOOL LAYOUT SD Card Display Up Down navigation Back On Off Mini USB CAN K line indicators Test Enter Home OBD cable connector Rubber housing ...
Page 11: ...igated by the directional keys On Off Key Hold down for a few seconds to turn on or off Up Arrow Key Navigates up within the current menu selection Down Arrow Key Navigates down within the current menu selection ENTER Key Navigates to the next menu or actions the currently highlighted item Back ESC Key Navigates to the previous menu item TEST Key Commence a TPM test Only works on Vehicle Audit Scr...
Page 12: ...e tool should be placed alongside the valve stem and the Test key pressed Note with Ford Banded sensor s the tool should be held 180 away from the stem Non LF activated sensors some Beru sensors up to 2009 If the sensor requires rapid tyre deflation of the order of 10psi or 0 5bar then deflate the tyre and place the tool alongside the stem while pressing the test key During testing the screen conf...
Page 13: ... e 13 TOOL CONNECTIONS OBDII Connection on cable connects to the vehicle if required for relearn DB15 Connection connects tool to cable USB Port for battery charging software updates and audit file viewing and saving SD card slot for software updates ...
Page 14: ...located on the right side of the tool and is the USB port opening Battery Indicator This status line Indicator will illustrate the remaining charge status of the battery Reading different TPM types will use up differing amounts of energy and so the indicator can only provide an estimate of remaining life left before a recharge is required FULL Charge Partial Charge charging shortly is suggested Li...
Page 15: ...lay will light showing a logo and tool name The unit will then display the Home Menu All data results and settings from previous tests are reloaded Power down the Tech 400SDE by using the same ON OFF key Hold then release when GOODBYE is displayed Auto power off is after 5 minutes of inactivity The unit automatically powers up when the charger or USB port is in use auto power off is not operationa...
Page 16: ...make and then model and year appear Further access is available for relearn Used when relearning the sensor ID s to the vehicle 4 Review Data With this item highlighted press the enter key and a submenu with results opens Press directional arrows to examine the required result Used when reviewing read data 5 Toolkit With this item highlighted press the enter key and a submenu opens in which you wi...
Page 17: ...keys to highlight the required model Pressing the enter key will take the user to the Select by Year menu Select by Year The display below shows that the TPM type was fitted to the Lotus Elise in 01 2008 and therefore there is only one choice in this menu Some models will have several year options because the TPM type changed over time Use the up and down keys to highlight the required year and th...
Page 18: ... vehicles VEHICLE AUDIT SCREEN On entry to the audit screen the arrow will be pointing to the Left Front wheel prompting the operator to start at this wheel position Pressing the Test button will start activation and read cycle of the TPMS sensor in that wheel Please note the guidance in the appendix regarding the correct positioning of the tool on the tyre just off the metal rim Enter Vehicle Reg...
Page 19: ...n X will be displayed in that wheel position and the arrow will not automatically move on this is so that the read can be retried possibly with the tool repositioned Successful Sensor Read TPMS sensor was successfully activated and decoded Displays pressure in Bar or PSI at wheel location Failed Sensor Read No Sensor Activation or Decode May be wrong sensor fitment or non functioning sensor Tool w...
Page 20: ...attery Sensor s internal battery has dropped below a certain voltage threshold Note that if a faulty TPM sensor has been replaced some method of relearn procedure will need to be followed as explained later in this manual SUCCESSFUL SENSOR READ Following a successful read the TECH400SDE tool will emit a single tone Sensor ID in Hexadecimal or Decimal Pressure in Bar or PSI Temperature in Celsius o...
Page 21: ...ge will be displayed 2 Otherwise the Data management screen will be shown The save option will store the data on the tool where it can later be transferred to a computer The edit option allows the user to mark a wheel which has a mechanical problem such as a corroded valve stem Any of these options will then take you to the Go to screen Using these shortcuts will take you quickly to where you need...
Page 22: ... allows you to read information from the vehicle such as the VIN DTCs Diagnostic Trouble Codes and the IDs of the sensors The Sensor Search will try to read all sensor types fitted to that Make of vehicle and so can take some time The normal read is specific to the Make Model and Year UHF Monitor will show any radio wave activity such as TPMS sensors Vehicle Check Toolkit Vehicle Check Toolkit OBD...
Page 23: ...y Sensors do not have to have been read to access the Information View Vehicle Information This screen shows a variety of different information Sensor Search UHF Monitor View Vehicle Information Information View Replacement Parts View Service Kits View Sensor Info View Vehicle Info View Service Tips Searching Step 1 of 3 Receiving Data UHF Monitor UHF Frequency 433 00MHz ...
Page 24: ...ck Service Tips Select this item to get more useful information about the TPMS Light indication or common mechanical faults Service Kits Replacement Parts OEM 12825085 sens it Clamp In 590914 sens it Snap In 590918 Schrader 65717 67 Sensor Information Type SCHRADER 433 Activation Tool LF Frequency 433 92 MHz Torque Value 7 50 N m Vehicle Information Active Drive Relearn Supports sens it View Repla...
Page 25: ... and OBD need to have been read for data to be shown Review Vehicle Data This menu gives direct access to specific screens that display the TPM data This option is helpful if you want to have a second look at the Sensor Data OBD Data or if you want to delete the data from the last processed vehicle Review Vehicle Data Review Data View Sensor Data View OBD Data Delete Data ...
Page 26: ...e same data View OBD Data This menu shows the DTCs Diagnostic Trouble Code provided by the vehicle Delete Data Select and then confirm this option to erase all read data for this vehicle Displaying 1 1 of 1 DTCs DTC Description C2126 Refer OEM Manual ID Hex Bar LF 00C7E0FC 2 48 RF 00C7DF74 2 45 RR 00C7E295 2 48 LR 00C7C07B 2 44 SP Untested ID Dec C LF 13099260 2 RF 13098868 2 RR 13099669 1 LR 1309...
Page 27: ...lected using Make Model Year The procedure for selecting Make Model Year and inputting the vehicle registration if required is the same as that already described in the Vehicle Check section At the moment the programmable sensors don t cover 100 of the OE sensors This is why the displayed replacement sensor may vary The coverage increases with every software update After selecting the vehicle plea...
Page 28: ...een Copying a sensor requires the read of the old sensor to program the same ID on the replacement sensor to avoid the relearning process Creating a new sensor means that a new ID is generated This ID needs to be relearned to the vehicle s ECU How this is done is described on the following pages Having selected Prog for the sensor Programming you then need to select the wheel position that you wan...
Page 29: ... Mode where it is listening for transmissions from all of the TPM sensors in turn Active drive relearns can take up to 20 minutes to relearn the TPM IDs OBD relearns require the use of the TECH400SDE tool and the supplied OBD cable Stationary Relearns Stationary Relearns use the vehicles on board TPMS system to listen for transmissions from TPM sensors while the vehicle is in a Learn Mode This is ...
Page 30: ...unications modes Once 4 TPM IDs are stored within the TECH400SDE tool it can be connected to the OBD interface using the provided cable To find out which relearn type is available for your vehicle just turn your tool on and select Relearn Having selected RELEARN you have to select Make Model Year in the same way as was done in Vehicle Check Follow the instructions on the screen afterwards Home Veh...
Page 31: ...creen below shows the Left Front position as Copy Left Front because we have the ID number from the damaged sensor and the other positions show Create For Create Sensor the tool will use a new ID to make an EZ Sensor and for Copy it will use the same ID as the mechanically damaged sensor If all of the wheel positions had been read all would show as Copy Sensor Sensors can be copied and created as ...
Page 32: ...nd then turn only the ignition on you should not need to start the engine If you cannot find the OBD location right away please use the View Vehicle Information menu and select View Vehicle Info the tool displays now where the OBD is positioned Now follow the steps provided on the screen and press Enter The Tech400SDE will now program the ECU VIN reading will work on most but not on all vehicles R...
Page 33: ...s vehicle type Follow the shown steps on the screen to properly relearn new sensor IDs to the vehicle Select Review Vehicle Data to display Sensor Data and OBD Data such as Delete Data View Vehicle Information Information View Relearn Procedure View Replacement Parts View Service Kits View Sensor Info View Vehicle Info View Service Tips 1 6 Vehicle Data View Sensor Data View OBD Data Delete Data 1...
Page 34: ...e vehicle to review the TPM Data Then select the vehicle you like to review On the following screen is no menu page name provided instead the screen provides all of the TPM Data available from the TPM Type read this may include TPM ID Hexadecimal Decimal Battery State Temperature and Pressure Not all TPM s provide the same data Home Vehicle Check Program Sensor Relearn Review Data Toolkit My Tool ...
Page 35: ...Tech 400SDE will check only for a signal present Verifying the Key Fob is transmitting is important when performing relearn processes that use the Key Fob UHF Monitor Allows operator to search for sensor signals This feature is used for advanced diagnostics to determine if our signals may be causing issues during sensor activation and vehicle relearns Toolkit RKE Test UHF Monitor Home Vehicle Chec...
Page 36: ... take the user to the Work Flow menu Furthermore you can disable or enable the Mandatory OBD such as select the Enter Regestraion Home Vehicle Check Program Sensor Relearn Review Data Toolkit My Tool My Tool Settings Tool Info New Features Update Tool Usage Support Work Flow Work Flow Mandatory OBD Enabled Enter Reg None 1 2 Mandatory OBD Disabled Enabled 1 2 Enter Reg None German Other 1 3 ...
Page 37: ...some tool software updates Profile Allows user to select the profile Tool Info Gives the operator the ability to reference Software Version currently loaded Build Date of that Software Serial Number New Features Selecting New Features will allow you to reference the features and additions for the software release currently loaded to your tool Update Tool Puts tool into Update Mode For more details...
Page 38: ...nuals 5 Access to Technical Service Bulletins 6 Answers to FAQs 7 Activation of your product warranty 8 Protection of your investment 9 Information on new promotion 10 Receipt of our TPMS Newsletter To register your tool navigate to the Bartec TPMS website at www tools bartecautoid com The first page you will see is the TPMS Tool Support Center page showing the Tech400SDE and the TPMS PAD latest s...
Page 39: ...mation will help Bartec remain in contact with you regarding updates and other important TPMS information Choose a username without a space and password If your details are accepted you get the following message The following email should arrive within a few minutes Following the Click here link will take you back to the website ...
Page 40: ...0 P a g e This page is showing that you are now a registered user Click on Log In From now on you only need to log in as a registered user After Login you are shown your Personal settings which can be changed or not as required Then click on Tools ...
Page 41: ...st be correct including the first zero If anything is incorrect you will be asked to enter it again If the number is accepted you will see the tool listed along with a Download button which will allow you to get the latest software version Selecting Download generates a version of the software locked to your serial number only and gives you a standard download message dependent on your browser for...
Page 42: ...SB cable to the computer ONLY Make sure computer is on and you have no programs running Power the Tech 400SDE on and from the Main Menu select My Tool and then select Update Tool Tool will prompt user to Insert USB Lead to Transfer Update Files Insert the USB cable to the Tech400SDE My Tool Settings Tool Info New Features Update Tool Usage Support UPDATE MODE V3 INSERT USB LEAD TO TRANSFER UPDATE ...
Page 43: ...you into the Removable Disk Window Your tool needs to be registered online to receive new updates Once Transfer is complete wait for instructions on the tools screen Note Every tool needs its own unique update file The file can only be used for the specific tool indentified by the serial number Step 4 The tool will now load the file update to the operating system Once the verification is complete ...
Page 44: ...T SYSTEM The TECH400SDE tool is capable of presenting all of its stored data within one or more computer files when connected to a PC via an USB lead This is the same Mass Storage Mode such as used in USB memory devices No extra drivers or software have to be loaded onto the pc The files and the stored TPM Data enable the TECH400SDE tool to be used as part of an Auditing System The tool automatica...
Page 45: ...does not automatically open its explorer window on the PC then the user may browse for the newly connected device manually Once the explorer window is open you may view a file by right clicking on the file and selecting Open from the pop up menu Audit File Presentation The Data presented is in a HTML form format that displays not only information regarding the TPM s but also automatically updates ...
Page 46: ...necessary By using the vehicles VIN not the manufactured date in most cases you can accurately determine that vehicle s Model Year Refer to that vehicle s VIN and locate the 10th digit from the left Take that digit and reference the chart on this sheet This will be the Model Year that you will want to select on your tool 10 Digit in VIN YEAR W 1998 X 1999 Y 2000 1 2001 2 2002 3 2003 4 2004 5 2005 ...
Page 47: ...ny vehicles of the same model might have 2 or 3 possible sensor variations to accommodate high and low pressure ranges frequency etc 3 I just rotated the vehicle s wheels Do I need to re learn the sensors to the vehicle Answer Yes if the car is position dependent 4 The tool won t turn on Answer Make sure battery is fully charged Charge tool for 2 Hours and retry power on 5 Everything has been sele...
Page 48: ...ncy usually 125 kHz with respect to TPMS technology Continuous Wave Type of LF signal that wakes Bartec Style Sensors Modulated Wave A patterned LF signal that is designed for specific sensors UHF Ultra High Frequency 315 and 433 92 MHz what the sensor transmits Re Learn The process of registering the sensor ID s to the car Hi Line Type of car that has wheel arch initiators and usually a graphic d...
Page 49: ...re may turn on the light If the light comes on and continues to flash there is a system problem System problems can range from faulty sensor s to sensors on the vehicle that haven t been learned to that vehicle Solid Light Pressure Problem Flashing Light System Problem APPENDIX E MODES and MODE CHANGING The TECH400SDE tool has the ability to perform the necessary mode changes required for TPMS sen...
Page 50: ...ustomer support Check vehicle ignition Vehicle ignition must be in the RUN position in order for vehicle COMS process to complete Check cable to tool connection Insure the cable is connected at the DB15 and thumb screws are finger tight Check cable connection at vehicle Make sure OBDII connection is good Verify Make Model and Year COMS can change from Model to Model and Year to Year Verify the too...
Page 51: ...lour graphic resolution 128x64 Keyboard 7 keys dust water and grease resistant Input output Mini B style USB used to Connect to PC for firmware update and audit file download Vehicle connection 15 way D connector on tool connects cable with OBDII connector on the other end Working environment Temperature 0 C 45 C Humidity 20 55 Storage environment Temperature 10 C 50 C Humidity 20 60 Dimensions 16...
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