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Bartec Auto ID Ltd. 

    

NOV 2021

 

 

 

 

 

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 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 information can be viewed Rubber housing USB cable connector Up Down Left Right Navigation ...

Page 2: ...ll help you get your tool up running and explains how to get the most out of all its great features PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR TOOL IS FULLY CHARGED BEFORE YOU FIRST USE IT AND BEFORE REGISTRATION If you need any further assistance please visit the support pages on our website at www bartecautoid com ...

Page 3: ...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 DATA 22 SETTINGS 23 CONNECTING TO A WIFI NETWORK 23 CONNECTING TO THE BLUETOOTH OBDII MODULE 24 TPMS DESKTOP 25 UPDATING THE TOOL VIA USB CABLE 27 UPDATING YOUR TOOL VIA WIFI 28 UPDATING THE OBD II MODULE 2...

Page 4: ... or 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 electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Bartec DISCLAIMER All information illustrations and specifications contained in this technical instructio...

Page 5: ...ecycling of electronic equipment EEE is important in order 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 administrators and producers of electrical and electronic equipment are involved in facilitating the re use and recovery of waste electrical and electro...

Page 6: ...ered 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 of acquiring the knowledge required for the correct use of its products Only personnel authorized by Bartec are permitted to make any repairs that may be necessary ...

Page 7: ...d update 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 locating the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the lower right hand side of the PC screen This will prevent the data on the tool from being corrupted KIT COMPONENTS The TECH600 kit inside the tool box in...

Page 8: ... an 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 tpmsdesktop eu on your PC Download the TPMS Desktop software and then install it using setup exe When the TPMS Desktop has been load for the first time the user will be presented with the following Scre...

Page 9: ...p Bartec 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 should arrive within a few minutes When clicking Confirm account it will bring the user to the website and the following page will show that the registration was successful Return to the TPMS Desktop ...

Page 10: ...ster 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 registered the user will see the tool listed along with a whether the tool is up to date Updating the TECH600 and keeping it up to date using the TPMS Desktop is recommended ...

Page 11: ...ry has low power and the battery icon will change colour from white to red 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 Auto power off is after 10 minutes of inactivity This can be changed in the Settings menu The unit automatically powers up when the charger or USB port is in use au...

Page 12: ...tory 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 strength of a keyfob RKE Test and test the strength of a UHF signal UHF monitor Settings Used to set up your personal settings in the tool language WiFi Bluetooth units auto off sound etc Training Us...

Page 13: ... INFORMATION 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 to select the correct manufacturer model and year to see all available service functions ...

Page 14: ... procedures 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 data Enter ID manually Multiprogramming Identify Universal sensor Technical Information Detailed sensor service kits information Vehicle Data Allows the user to review the service data captured with t...

Page 15: ... alongside 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 held 180 opposite from the stem s position Non LF activated sensors some Beru sensors up to 2009 If the tool requires rapid tyre deflation of the order of 10psi or 0 5bar then deflate the tyre and pl...

Page 16: ...heel 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 duplicate ID has been read Tool will direct to re read those sensors Wrong Sensor Type A Sensor was activated and decoded but does not match the protocol for the Make Model Year that the tool was se...

Page 17: ...ehicle 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 reading of the old sensor to program the same ID on the replacement sensor to avoid the relearning process Enter ID Manually Used to create a Sensor with a new ID that can be typed in manually This option only appears for some sensors If...

Page 18: ...e sensors The vehicle will listen for the sensor IDs and learn them to the vehicle Active Drive Relearns Some vehicles can be reset by driving Refer to 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 vehicle electronics module with sensor IDs Note that...

Page 19: ...for the relearn to work For example if sensors for a vehicle show Park or Drive they are already in the correct mode Otherwise use the Mode Change command in the Quick Access Menu If the sensors are shown as Ship Off or Test mode put them in Park mode using the Mode Change command in the Quick Access Menu Special service advice for Toyota Models Toyota ECU Reset If at any time the vehicle TPMS Res...

Page 20: ...sors back into the correct mode Sleep or Rest to work with the vehicle These specific Service advices will only appear if applicable 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 from the vehicle such as the VIN DTCs Diagnostic Trouble Codes and the IDs of th...

Page 21: ... Characteristics 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 kits sensors vehicles and service tips View Vehicle Information This option provides information about the Relearn method the OBD port location and if there are programmable Sensors for the preselec...

Page 22: ...VIEW VEHICLE DATA Sensors and OBD need to have 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 and OBD Data ...

Page 23: ...fault Restore the tool settings to factory settings CONNECTING TO A WIFI NETWORK After selecting Connections in the Settings menu it is possible to choose between Bluetooth OBDII Module and TPMS Desktop and WiFi To connect to a WiFi network highlight WiFi Join Network and press Enter Select the correct available network displayed by highlighting it and pressing Enter Use the directional arrow keys...

Page 24: ... BT 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 with the BT OBDII module s serial number ie OBD 5100010001 The BT OBDII module s serial number can be confirmed by checking the label affixed to the module Step 4 Press enter to confirm and pair the ...

Page 25: ...rages or waiting rooms REPORTS Search view and print job reports This preformatted and detailed record contains the necessary job information needed for users and customers To sort or filter reports by date make model and year Or to print a report and attach it to the invoice as proof of work completed Reports can be used to create customer receipts and limit liability UPDATE Register and update t...

Page 26: ... circumstances or if the computer does not support Bluetooth a Bluetooth adaptor be used Additional information on how to install an adaptor can be found on the Bartec support website tools bartecautoid com SETTINGS To be able to use the TECH600 with Bluetooth the tool first needs to be configured Go to Settings Connections TPMS Desktop Add device The Tool will then attempt to connect with TPMS De...

Page 27: ...d the TECH600 will install the files Do not unplug the tool before the update has completed IMPORTANT Please ensure that you safely eject hardware from the PC before unplugging the TECH600 This is to prevent data on the tool from being corrupted Step 5 The tool is now updated and ready to go The user can confirm that the tool is up to date via TPMS Desktop The software version can also be checked ...

Page 28: ...following screen will be displayed Step 3 Connect the OBDII module to a vehicle and set ignition to On Do not start the engine Press Enter to connect the TECH600 to the OBDII module and proceed with the update It is advised that the OBDII module be kept up to date Step 4 The following screen will be displayed Please do not disconnect the OBDII module from the vehicle turn off the TECH600 or otherw...

Page 29: ...selected on the tool APPENDIX B TPMS SYSTEM REVIEW When cycling the ignition for off to run the TPMS tell tale should come on and go off This would indicate a system with no fault present Solid Light Pressure Problem Check the tyre pressures and adjust to placard NOTE Some vehicles are equipped with sensors in the spare Also with some vehicles over pressure may turn on the light Flashing Light Sys...

Page 30: ... would be replacement sensors bought from a Ford dealership and some Mitsubishi Continental sensors APPENDIX D COMMS ERROR TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem or error occurs during the COMMS process follow the steps below before calling 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...

Page 31: ...and other provisions of Directive 2014 53 EU RED The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at https www bartecautoid com pdf simplified eu declaration of conformity pdf Simplified UK Declaration of Conformity Bartec Auto ID Ltd hereby declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other provisions of The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 The full...

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