Snap-On ALTUS User Manual

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This User’s Guide includes ALTUS registration and operation
instructions.
ALTUS is a mobile-friendly cloud-based application designed
specifically for technicians to store, organize and share
diagnostic information.
The Diagnostic Thermal Imager Elite includes a built-in feature
that automatically transfers captured images to
ALTUSDRIVE.com.
Topic Links
• Thermal Imager Elite Wi-Fi Connection
• ALTUS Registration
– ALTUS - New User Registration
– ALTUS - SureTrack User Setup
• Using ALTUS
– Logging In to ALTUS
– Navigating ALTUS (Toolbars)
– My Files
– Shop Files
– Search
– Favorites
– Profile
– Using Profile Manager
– Printing
– Logging Out of ALTUS
ALTUS Features
• Automatically transfer captured thermal images to your
ALTUS account on ALTUSDRIVE.com.
• Access your online thermal image gallery using your
mobile device or PC.
• Share/send individual images or your entire image gallery
via e-mail, text and social media.
• Download images to your PC (transfer/print/share).
• Tag images (attach descriptive text) to help you search
your gallery.
• Add images to Favorites for easy recall.
• Use the Search function to quickly find images in your
gallery by user defined Tag, Description and Title text.
Important Notes
• To use ALTUS, the tool must have a Wi-Fi connection, and
you will need to register on ALTUSDRIVE.com.
• Wi-Fi connection is required to upload the images to
ALTUSDRIVE.com. If the device is not connected to a
Wi-Fi network when the images are taken, they will not be
sent to your ALTUS account.
• The Diagnostic Thermal Imager Elite only transfers images
to ALTUS, not videos.
• ALTUSDRIVE.com navigation and menu options will vary
by device and/or operating system (PC, mobile, etc).
Some menu selections may be grayed out or not shown,
indicating the option is not supported on your device/
system. Some menu options shown in these instructions
may be not be available on your device.
• ALTUSDRIVE.com is continuously monitored for
inappropriate content. Abuse (as determined by
moderator) will result in account deactivation.
Thermal Imager Elite Wi-Fi
Connection
Connecting the thermal imager to a Wi-Fi network:
Selecting Wi-Fi Connection from the settings menu allows
you to turn Wi-Fi on/off and select a wireless network
(Figure 1).
1. Turn on the thermal imager and press the Menu button.
2. From the toolbar select the Settings icon .
3. Select Wi-Fi Connection from the menu.
4. To turn Wi-Fi on/off, press the UP control button to select
the Wi-Fi Power icon, then press the Y button to turn
(toggle) Wi-Fi on/off (Figure 1).
Figure 1 Wi-Fi On/Off / Network Selection
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My Wi-Fi Network 1
My Wi-Fi Network 2
Wi-Fi
ON
OFF
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Snap-On ALTUS Specifications

General

Brand	Snap-On
Model	ALTUS
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Thermal Imager Wi-Fi Connection Guide

Connecting to Wireless Networks

Steps to enable Wi-Fi and select a wireless network on the thermal imager.

ALTUS Registration and Account Setup

New User Registration Process

Detailed instructions for creating a new ALTUS account and registering the device.

ALTUS Account Management

SureTrack User Setup

Guide for existing SureTrack users to register their ALTUS account.

Accessing Device Setup Information

How to find the device serial number, PIN, and Code on the imager.

Using the ALTUS Platform

Logging In to ALTUS

Steps to log in to the ALTUS platform using username and password.

My Files: Image Gallery

Viewing and Navigating Uploaded Images

Displays uploaded thermal images and describes navigation cards and file details.

ALTUS Interface Navigation

Understanding Toolbars and Menus

Explains the function of the upper menu and lower toolbar links for file management.

File Details and Image Tagging

Editing Image Metadata and Tags

How to view alternate image versions, edit file names, descriptions, and add tags.

Image File Naming Convention

Sharing Images from My Files

Sharing Individual and All Files

Instructions for sharing single images or entire galleries via links.

Shop Files Sharing Feature

Adding and Sharing via Shop Files

How to copy images to Shop Files for permanent sharing and how to share from there.

Search and Favorites Management

Performing File Searches

How to use the search field to find uploaded files by text criteria.

Managing Favorite Images

How to mark images as favorites and view them in the Favorites screen.

User Profile Management

Using Profile Manager

Steps to access and use the Profile Manager for account updates.

Account and Personal Information

Managing account details, personal information, and profile picture.

Device and Account Logout

Device Management and Association

How to add and associate the thermal imager or diagnostic tool with your account.

Logging Out of ALTUS Services

Procedures for logging out of Profile Manager and the main ALTUS application.

Printing Thermal Images

Printing from a PC

Steps to download an image to a PC and print it.

Printing from Mobile Devices

Steps to download and print images directly from a mobile device.