Tech 400 User Guide R5 4/1/08
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Tech 400 User Guide R5 4/1/08
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Charger Connected Indicator In 4 wheel mode, TPM data is briefly displayed just prior to the
arrow on the vehicle icon moving round to prompt that the next
wheel should be tested. TPM data is stored for future reference.
This status line indicator confirms a charger is connec
ted. Note
that if both a PC (via USB) and charger are connected, the USB
takes priority
To charge the battery, connect the charger and note the Tech
400 automatically turns on with the charger icon displayed.
From fully discharged, the charging sequence i
s a short period of
‘pre-charge’, followed by about 2 hours ‘fast charging’ followed
by a ‘topping up’ charge.
Pressing the ESC key will return the user back to the previous
me
nu/ screen.
During the fast charge phase, the indicator segments in the
ba
ttery icon will ‘walk’.
TPM Test Modes
To maximise battery life (no battery has an unlimited life when
spe
cified by discharge and charge cycles), it is recommended
that once the fast charge phase is complete, the Tech 400 is
further left on charge for a minimum of 1 hour, but no longer than
5 hours.
Once a TPM has been selected, a TPM read can be initiated by
pressing th
e Test Key.
A TPM read is also initiated using t
he ‘Enter’ key when at the end
of the vehicle selection menu.
When a read is initiated In 4 wheel mode, a vehicle icon is first
pres
ented to prompt to test the correct wheel as part of an audit
Reduce Pressure Indicator
The example below is of a full vehicle audit. The vehicle was
selected using the ‘Select Vehicle’ menu and set to 4 wheel
mode.
(It is noted that this model provides communications to the
ve
hicle- see the ‘Vehicle Connection’ section of this document.)
This status indicator reminds the user that the chosen TPM (from
v
ehicle selection) requires a reduction in pressure to activate/test.
The first screen shows that the tool is ready to read the front left
T
PM - see the ‘TPM Activation/ Test’ section for the detail of how to
do this
Use magnet Indicator
This status indicator reminds the user that the chosen TPM (from
v
ehicle selection) requires a magnet to activate/test.
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