USER GUIDE VT05S Version V1.00 Reference: C6800017a VT05S TPMS ACTIVATION TOOL MANUAL Due to continuing improvements, the information contained in this user manual, the features and design of this device are subject to be changed without prior notice. VT05S TPMS ACTIVATION TOOL user guide Edition/
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(week/year) 1/2019 Chapters updated C6800017a User manual VT05S Page 1/11 VT05S TPMS ACTIVATION TOOL user guide CONTENTS REVISION OF THE ATEQ VT05S MANUAL .................................................................. 1 CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................... 2 User guide 3 VT05S TPMS TOOL ........................................................................................................ 3 1. SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................................................3 2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................4 3. CAUTION .............................................................................................................................................5 4. FUNCTION ...........................................................................................................................................6 5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................7 6. MISCELLANEOUS ..............................................................................................................................8 C6800017a User manual VT05S Page 2/11 VT05S TPMS ACTIVATION TOOL user guide User guide VT05S TPMS ACTIVATION TOOL 1. SPECIFICATIONS Battery Type:
Battery 9V PP3 type 6LR61 (not included) Battery Life:
Approximately 150 activations per battery. Dimensions (Max. L,W,D):
5.3" x 2" x 1.2" (13.5 cm x 5 cm x 3 cm). Case Material:
High Impact ABS. Emission Frequency:
0.125 MHz Low Battery Indication:
LED Weight:
Approx. 0.2 lbs. (100 grs) Temperature:
Operating: 14 F to 122 F (-10 C to +50 C). Storage: -40F to 140 F (-40 C to +60 C). C6800017a User manual VT05S Page 3/11 VT05S TPMS ACTIVATION TOOL user guide 2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not discard. Retain for future reference. Please note that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING: This product emits electromagnetic and electronically generated waves the safe operation of pacemakers. interfere with that may Individuals that have pacemakers should never use this product. WARNING:
Do not use on live electrical circuits. Must read instructions before use. Wear safety goggles. (User and bystanders). Risk of entanglement. Read the Warranty, Safety and Recycling information at the end of this user guide. C6800017a User manual VT05S Page 4/11 VT05S TPMS ACTIVATION TOOL user guide 3. CAUTION READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING Your Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) tool has been designed to be durable, safe, and reliable when properly used. All TPMS TOOLS are intended to be used only by qualified and trained automotive technicians or in a light industrial repair shop environment. Please read all instructions below before using. Always follow these safety instructions. If you have any questions pertaining to the safe or reliability use of this tool, please call your local dealer. 1. Read All Instructions All warnings on the tool and in this manual should be adhered to. All operating instructions should be followed. 2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings User and bystanders must wear safety goggles and must read instructions before use. Do not use on live electrical circuits, risk of entanglement. 4. Cleaning Clean with a soft dry cloth, or if necessary, a soft damp cloth. Do not use any harsh chemical solvents such as acetone, thinner, brake cleaner, alcohol, etc as this may damage the plastic surface. 5. Water & Moisture Do not use this tool where contact or immersion in water is a possibility. Never spill liquid of any kind onto the tool. 6. Storage Do not use or store the tool in an area where it is exposed to direct sunlight or excessive moisture. 7. Use To reduce the risk of fire, do not operate the tool in the vicinity of open containers or flammable liquids. Do not use if the potential for explosive gas or vapors exists. Keep the tool away from heat generating sources. Do not operate the tool with the battery cover removed. C6800017a User manual VT05S Page 5/11 4. FUNCTION Antenna Emission indicator VT05S TPMS ACTIVATION TOOL user guide Low battery indicator Activation switch Front view Rear view Battery hatch C6800017a User manual VT05S Page 6/11 5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5.1. TPMS TOOL OVERVIEW VT05S TPMS ACTIVATION TOOL user guide Instructions While holding the tool next to the side wall of the tire above the sensor, press and hold the button to trigger the sensor. A green light will illuminate on the tool. Continue to hold the button down until successful signal transfer to the vehicles ECU, diagnostic station or until the vehicles horn beeps. The same procedure should be followed on all wheel sensors, in a clockwise rotation. C6800017a User manual VT05S Page 7/11 1 Start FL 4 End RL FR 2 RR 3 6. MISCELLANEOUS 6.1. BATTERY Low Battery Indication VT05S TPMS ACTIVATION TOOL user guide Your TPMS TOOL incorporates a low battery detection circuit. Battery life is an average of 150 sensor charge
(approximately 30~40 cars). battery tests per full A full charge is about 3 hours. The power button can be pressed and held for a second to display battery status. Battery replacement When battery is low (red indicator is blinking), change 9V PP3 battery on the back of your TPMS TOOL. C6800017a User manual VT05S Page 8/11 VT05S TPMS ACTIVATION TOOL user guide 6.2. TROUBLESHOOTING If the TPMS TOOL is unable to trigger one or more of the sensors, using either electronic or magnetic activation, please use the following troubleshooting guide:
1) The vehicle does not have a sensor even though a metal valve stem is present. Be aware of Schrader rubber style snap-in stems used on TPMS systems. 2) The sensor, module or ECU itself may be damaged or defective. 3) The sensor may be the type that periodically triggers on its own and is not designed to respond to a triggering frequency. 4) Your TPMS TOOL is damaged or defective. C6800017a User manual VT05S Page 9/11 VT05S TPMS ACTIVATION TOOL user guide 6.3. LIMITED HARDWARE WARRANTY ATEQ Limited Hardware Warranty ATEQ warrants to the original purchaser that your ATEQ hardware product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for the length of time, identified on your product package and/or contained in your user documentation, from the date of purchase. Except where prohibited by applicable law, this warranty is nontransferable and is limited to the original purchaser. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary under local laws. Remedies ATEQs entire liability and your exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty shall be, at ATEQs option,
(1) to repair or replace the hardware, or (2) to refund the price paid, provided that the hardware is returned to the point of purchase or such other place as ATEQ may direct with a copy of the sales receipt or dated itemized receipt. Shipping and handling charges may apply except where prohibited by applicable law. ATEQ may, at its option, use new or refurbished or used parts in good working condition to repair or replace any hardware product. Any replacement hardware product will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or thirty (30) days, whichever is longer or for any additional period of time that may be applicable in your jurisdiction. This warranty does not cover problems or damage resulting from (1) accident, abuse, misapplication, or any unauthorized repair, modification or disassembly; (2) improper operation or maintenance, usage not in accordance with product instructions or connection to improper voltage supply; or (3) use of consumables, such as replacement batteries, not supplied by ATEQ except where such restriction is prohibited by applicable law. How to Obtain Warranty Support recommend you visit Before submitting a warranty claim, we the support section at www.tpms-tool.com for technical assistance. Valid warranty claims are generally processed through the point of purchase during the first thirty (30) days after purchase; however, this period of time may vary depending on where you purchased your product please check with ATEQ 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. The addresses and customer service contact information for ATEQ can be found in the documentation accompanying your product and on the web at www.tpms-tool.com . Limitation of Liability ATEQ SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE OR DATA (WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT) OR COMMERCIAL LOSS FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON YOUR PRODUCT EVEN IF ATEQ HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. INDIRECT, Duration of Implied Warranties EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS ON THIS HARDWARE PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE APPLICABLE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD FOR YOUR PRODUCT. Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. National Statutory Rights Consumers have legal rights under applicable national legislation governing the sale of consumer goods. Such rights are not affected by the warranties in this Limited Warranty. No Other Warranties C6800017a User manual VT05S Page 10/11 VT05S TPMS ACTIVATION TOOL user guide No ATEQ dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or addition to this warranty. Warranty Periods Please note that in the European Union, any warranty period less than two years shall be increased to two years. 6.4. RECYCLING Do not dispose of the rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery or the tool and/or it accessories to the dustbin. These components must be collected and recycled. The crossed-out wheeled dustbin means that the product must be taken to separate collection at the product end-of life. This applies to your tool but also to any enhancements marked with this symbol. Do not dispose of these products as unsorted municipal waste. For further information, please contact ATEQ. C6800017a User manual VT05S Page 11/11 FCC Warning Statement Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. RF Exposure: A distance of 15 cm shall be maintained between the antenna and users, and the transmitter may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.