AutoStop Maxi User Manual Version 8.18
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1. UNPACKING AND FIRST TIME USE
Congratulations on your choice of an AutoTest Brake Meter. Please take the time to
read this User’s Manual before using the AutoStop Maxi Brake Meter in the field.
Incorrect or inappropriate use of this instrument may void the warranty. Retain the
packing materials for future shipping and transport of the unit for periodic calibration.
Please complete the warranty registration card and post it to AutoTest Products Pty
Ltd, alternatively visit our website www.autotest.net.au and complete your warranty
registration on line. Your warranty registration ensures that you are kept up to date
on any software or hardware changes to your AutoStop Brake Tester. The packing
box of your AutoStop Maxi should contain the following:
1. AutoTest Brake Meter, Model AutoStop MAXI, complete with Pedal Sensor
2. Long strap for restraining Brake Meter Unit Case
3. Battery Charger
4. User Manual
5. Warranty Registration Card
6. Calibration Certificate
7. Interface Cable (download option only)
8. Program Disc (download option only)
1.1 Activating your meter
Initially, each meter is locked prior to its shipment. So, before you can perform any
brake tests, you must first activate your meter.
Step 1: Switch on meter by holding down the On/Off button;
Step 2: Wait for the scrolling prompt “>Examiner ID? |(Y/N)”, then press the “Yes”
button;
Step 3: Next, a scrolling message “SENSOR CHECK - Please take foot off pedal
sensor…” should appear, press the “Yes” button to move onto the next screen;
Step 4: At this point, you should see “Ready>” on the screen. Press “A” to enter the
activation menu;
Step 5: In the activation menu, press “Y” in response to the prompt “>Meter is
currently LOCKED. Activate meter? |(Y/N)”;
Step 6: Instructions on how to activate the meter should be scrolling across the
screen at this point. Press the “Yes” button to begin the activation sequence;
Step 7: At the prompt “Code: ”, enter the 5-digit serial number of your brake meter
(which is printed to the left of the On/Off button) and press “Yes”;
