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Learn Mode

1. 

To select the “LF learn function,” use the up/down 

arrow keys and then press OK. 

2.  Follow the instructions above for the “LF initiate 

function” to activate the Tire Pressure Monitoring 

System (TPMS) sensor.

3. 

Depending on the sensor series, different screens will 

be displayed. 

NOTE: 

For Black Series sensors, the 

same information shown above will be displayed. For 

Gold Series sensors, only the sensor ID # is displayed.

4.  Press and release the           button to activate another 

sensor, or press the         button to return to the main 

menu.

Changing the Settings

From  the  main  menu,  use  the  up/down  arrow  keys  to 

select “options” and then press OK. 

See Figure 7

 for the 

settings menu displays.
•  The “LF POWER” option is used to adjust the strength 

of the activation signal. 

NOTE:

 It is recommended to 

use the factory default setting. Adjusting the signal 

too high or too low may impair the sensor reception.

• 

The “UNITS” option is used to select between Metric 

and Imperial units.

•  The “BUZZER” option allows you to enable or disable 

the internal buzzer. 

• 

The  “CONTRAST”  option  allows  you  to  adjust  the 

contrast of the LCD screen.

•  The “AUTO OFF” option changes the length of time 

before the tool turns off when not in use.

Figure 7 – Settings Menu

Check the Battery Level

See Figure 8. 

Press and hold the         button to display 

the tool’s current battery charge level.

Figure 8 – Battery Level

Charging the BT36 LF Maintenance Hand Tool

See Figure 9. 

When the BT36 Low-Frequency (LF) 

maintenance  hand  tool’s  battery  level  is  low,  use  the 

supplied wall charger and USB cable to charge the tool 

by plugging it into the USB cable on the back of the BT36 

LF maintenance hand tool.

Figure 9 – Charging Port

Updating the BT36 LF Maintenance Hand Tool

The software in the BT36 LF maintenance hand tool may 

occasionally be updated to add more features. To update 

the BT36 LF maintenance hand tool to the latest software, 

perform the following steps: 
1.  Install and run the WebVT software that came on the 

CD with the BT36 hand tool.

2.  Plug the BT36 LF maintenance hand tool into a USB 

port of your computer using supplied the USB cable.

3.  Turn the device on by pressing the        button.
4. 

If a software update is available, a screen will appear 

indicating  “Update  Device.”  Follow  the  on-screen 

instructions to update the software.

Summary of Contents for SmarTire BT36

Page 1: ...er which tire has the incorrect pressure and or excessive temperature Each time the tires are serviced or rotated the ECU must relearn the current position of each tire pressure sensor and tire and wheel assembly The BT36 Low Frequency LF maintenance hand tool is used to facilitate this learning process It can also be used as an electronic pressure gauge to measure the current pressure and tempera...

Page 2: ...cation should also be indicated by a rim mounted label Figure 4 Sensor Installation Guidelines 4 See Figure 5 Press and release the button While the progress bar is displayed continue to hold the BT36 LF maintenance hand tool in position This can take up to 10 seconds to complete Figure 5 Trigger Processing Valve Stem Sensor 2 Outboard Inboard 5 See Figure 6 When the LF activation sequence is comp...

Page 3: ... CONTRAST option allows you to adjust the contrast of the LCD screen The AUTO OFF option changes the length of time before the tool turns off when not in use Figure 7 Settings Menu Check the Battery Level See Figure 8 Press and hold the button to display the tool s current battery charge level Figure 8 Battery Level Charging the BT36 LF Maintenance Hand Tool See Figure 9 When the BT36 Low Frequenc...

Page 4: ...Press the start button 5 Select a tire to change its sensor ID by clicking its tire icon 6 Press the Learn Using Hand Tool button to place the ECU into learn mode 7 Use the LF Learn Mode procedure above to activate the sensor for the corresponding tire location 8 After successful activation the new sensor ID should be displayed on the ACom PRO configuration screen and the learn operation is now co...

Page 5: ...claim requirements Please check with the standard representative or the retailer where you purchased your product for details Warranty claims that cannot be processed through the point of purchase and any other product related questions should be addressed directly to ATEQ Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Tools LC The address and customer service contact information for ATEQ can be found on th...

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