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Bartec Auto ID Ltd. 

    

2020

 

 

 
 

 

ALCAR TECH600 

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Tool 

  

User Guide 

 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 

 

 

Test:  

commence a TPM 

test, only works on 

Vehicle Audit Screen

 

Home/Back/Esc:  

returns to Home menu 

Mini-USB 

Display 

Enter 

On/Off: 

hold down 

for a few seconds 

More information: 

on some screens more 

TPMS information can be 

viewed 

Rubber housing 

USB cable 
connector 

Up/Down/Left

/Right 

Navigation 

Summary of Contents for ALCAR TECH600

Page 1: ...Test commence a TPM test only works on Vehicle Audit Screen Home Back Esc returns to Home menu Mini USB Display Enter On Off hold down for a few seconds More information on some screens more TPMS info...

Page 2: ...gnation TECH600 Description Intended Use Hand Held Tyre Pressure Measurement Tool used to activate decode data from and display information about tyre pressure monitoring devices Also used to communic...

Page 3: ...NU 12 MORE TPMS INFORMATION 13 SELECT A VEHICLE 13 NEW SERVICE 14 1 6 CHECK SENSORS 15 2 6 PROGRAMMABLE SENSOR 17 3 6 RELEARN 18 4 6 OBD DIAGNOSTICS 20 5 6 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 21 6 6 REVIEW VEHICLE...

Page 4: ...service procedures encountered do not jeopardise 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 electr...

Page 5: ...r to protect the environment and human health In accordance with European Directive WEEE 2012 16 EU special disposal points are available for waste electrical and electronic equipment Public administr...

Page 6: ...rom inappropriate use of the product failure to maintain it or incorrect storage conditions Bartec provides training for clients desirous of acquiring the knowledge required for the correct use of its...

Page 7: ...pdate the tool if necessary Updating through the TPMS Desktop is recommended 4 Disconnecting from PC NOTICE Before disconnecting the tool from a PC please ensure to safely remove hardware first by loc...

Page 8: ...account has been made with TPMS Desktop the tool will be registered to that account and the latest available updates will be downloaded To register a tool navigate to the Bartec TPMS Desktop at tpmsd...

Page 9: ...artec remain in contact regarding updates and other important TPMS information Choose a username without a space and password If the details are accepted this message will show The following email sho...

Page 10: ...r the tool and will display the message tool successfully registered The TPMS Desktop will then check for any updates that can be applied to the tool Alternatively the user can navigate to Update Once...

Page 11: ...d When there is an insufficient amount of power remaining in the battery the TECH600 will save all of the TPM Data and then power itself off POWER ON OFF SEQUENCE Press and hold the power button for t...

Page 12: ...y Used to call up all stored works User is able to search by registration or model and can also use this history function to upload and clear Service Data Toolkit Allows the user to test the signal st...

Page 13: ...en press for more TPMS information or TPMS options SELECT A VEHICLE When starting a New Service the user will be prompted to select the vehicle that requires TPMS maintenance Scroll through the menus...

Page 14: ...ocedures are available OBD Diagnostics Used to diagnose vehicle problems receive sensor IDs and reads the vehicle VIN Program Sensor Create Copy clone ID single Copy clone ID set Copy using stored dat...

Page 15: ...ongside the valve stem and the Test key pressed Tool Positioning Do NOT touch the metal rim The tool needs to point through the rubber at the sensor Note with Ford Banded sensors the tool should be he...

Page 16: ...l location Failed Sensor Read No Sensor Activation or Decode May be wrong sensor fitment or non functioning sensor Tool will prompt to attempt reading the sensor 3 times Duplicate ID A Sensor with a d...

Page 17: ...D needs to be relearned to the vehicle s ECU The following pages will describe this procedure Copy Clone ID Used to Copy Clone a single ID Can be repeated as many times as requested Requires the readi...

Page 18: ...the on screen relearn procedures for details on how far long to drive It can take up to 20 minutes to relearn the sensor IDs OBD Relearns OBD connection allows the TECH600 to directly program the vehi...

Page 19: ...able for the vehicle requiring a Relearn Options that are not required on a vehicle will not be displayed Special service advice for Toyota Models Toyota ECU Reset If at any time the vehicle TPMS Rese...

Page 20: ...pplicable for the preselected Make Model and Year combination 4 6 OBD DIAGNOSTICS OBD Diagnostics This option will only be listed for vehicles that Bartec has OBD coverage for It reads information fro...

Page 21: ...aracteristics Used to show technical sensor information of the sensor that needs to be fitted e g Nut torque settings Technical Information Gives detailed information about replacement parts service k...

Page 22: ...been read for data to be shown The menu gives direct access to specific screens that display the Vehicle data This option is helpful if the user wants to have a second look at the Sensor Data OBD Dat...

Page 23: ...o enter a code to unlock coverage on their tool Restore Default Restore the tool settings to factory settings CONNECTING TO A WIFI NETWORK After selecting Connections in the Settings menu it is possib...

Page 24: ...OBDll Module to the tool Step 3 Once the TECH600 has discovered the BT OBDII module it will display a list of all possible connections From this list select the item which begins with OBD and ends wi...

Page 25: ...ftware available to display vehicle details tyre pressure and tread depth readings on a TV or Monitor for Tyre shop garages or waiting rooms REPORTS Search view and print job reports This preformatted...

Page 26: ...waiting room Gives the customer more confidence and sells more tyres The TECH600 will connect wirelessly to the TPMS Desktop using Bluetooth technology While this will work easily with most computers...

Page 27: ...MS Desktop will check for the latest available update for the TECH600 If there is an update available a notification will be displayed Select OK to confirm that the update can be applied to the tool S...

Page 28: ...two options Schedule check The interval setting with which the user want the tool to check for updates Off Daily Weekly Monthly Once the interval is set the tool will use its internal clock to switch...

Page 29: ...over pressure may turn on the light Flashing Light System Problem System problems can range from faulty sensor s to sensors on the vehicle that haven t been learned to that vehicle APPENDIX C MODES an...

Page 30: ...customer support Check vehicle ignition Vehicle ignition must be in the RUN position in order for vehicle COMMS process to complete Check cable to tool connection Insure the cable is connected at the...

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