Creader 971 V1.00.
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LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual lead to interruption of program data communication. If this occurs, please operate the related functions again.
LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual Table of Contents I. Product Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 4 II. Creader 971 Function Key Guide .................................................................................................................... 4 III. Product Specification..................................................................................................................
LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual I. Product Overview Creader 971 integrates diagnostic functions of a variety of car models, with TPMS trouble light reset, sensor ID, battery status, tire pressure and temperature read, TPMS sensor activation and matching as well. It better meets the needs of auto repair shop, tire assembly line, individual owner and tire repair shop to diagnose, activate and match the TPMS system and the tire pressure sensors. II. Creader 971 Function Key Guide III.
LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual 8 Storage temperature -20 to 70℃ 9 Storage humidity 10%~93% 10 Dimension 195x86x32mm 11 Weight <460g 12 Drop It won't be damaged in case of falling from 1 meter high. 13 Boot time <5s, time from pressing power button to the main menu 14 Button response 1 second 15 Working hour A year and a half in power off state. 5.5 hours in working condition. IV.
LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual Picture 1: Main Interface Car model selection After entering TPMS, it is necessary to select the make/model. Picture 2: Car Model Selection Use UP&DOWN keys to toggle each option successively. Use LEFT&RIGHT keys to toggle the options by page. Select make, model and year followed by function menu. After car model selection, there are options of "Check Sensor" and "OBDII". Check Sensor: Communicate with tire pressure sensor.
LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual OBDII: Use the OBD cable to connect the device with the vehicle OBD connector. After entry, users can view the sensor ID stored in the ECU. The sensor ID will be written into the ECU via learning. Picture 3: Function Options Check Sensor Picture 4: Check Sensor Interface Press button to exit. Press button to trigger the sensor.
LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual Press button to toggle between tires. During activation, there are icons like Icon beside the tire, which indicates it is activating. beside the tire means deflation is required. Activation result: ：Activation succeeded. ：Activation failed. Duplicate: Sensor with repeated ID. After successful activation, it displays the sensor ID, pressure, temperature and battery level, etc. ID: Means the ID of this sensor. P: Means the measured pressure of this sensor.
LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual Picture 5: OBDII Interface OBD—Read ID Read the sensor ID from the ECU.
LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual Settings Picture 6: Settings Interface 10
LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual Picture 7: Pressure Units Interface Picture 8: Temperature Units Interface 11
LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual Picture 9: ID Format Interface Picture 10: Auto Power Off Interface 12
LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual Picture 11: Beeper Interface Picture 12: Region Interface 13
LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual Picture 13: Language Selection Interface Help Picture 14: Help Menu Interface 14
LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual Picture 15: Tool Information Interface Picture 16: Library Version Interface VI. Charge and Boot Charge and Boot This TPMS diagnostic tool is equipped with 3100mAh lithium-ion polymer battery. There are 2 charging methods: 1.
LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual 1) Locate the device USB port. 2) Use the power adaptor to connect the device with the power supply. 2. By the USB cable 1) Locate the device USB port. 2) Use the USB cable to connect the device with the computer. Note: To get a best device performance, please keep the device fully charged. Charge the device at least 2 hours before first use. 3) After charging, press the power button to start the device.
LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual 2. Input the product serial number (can be found in the back of the device). Note: After inputting the product serial number, "Reset system" function will be activated. This option is for the system reset after the replacement of Memory card. 3. Click [Device Upgrade] to enter the registration page. Input the email address and registration code, then click [OK], see picture 2. (Refer to Step 4-7 to get the registration code.
LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual (picture 3&4) 8. Remove the Memory card from the device and insert it to the included card reader, then insert the card reader to the computer's USB port. 9. Restart the upgrade tool. Select the item to be updated or click "All", then click [Download] to download. 10. After above steps, remove the Memory card from the card reader and insert it back to the device. Press the power button to start the device.
LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual (Note: The serial number and registration code displayed in this picture are the ones required in Step 4-6.) 4. Start the upgrade tool, screen displays as shown in the Picture 9. 5. Input the product serial number, click [Device Upgrade] to enter the registration page. Input the email address and registration code, then click [OK] to enter the upgrade page. 6. Select the item to be updated or click "All", then click [Download] to download. 7.
LAUNCH Creader 971 User’s Manual Warranty This warranty applies only to users and distributors who purchase LAUNCH products through normal procedures. LAUNCH electronic products are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for one year from date of delivery to the user. This warranty does not cover device or parts damage due to abuse, unauthorized change, use for a purpose other than for which it is intended, or use in a manner inconsistent with the methods described in the manual.
FCC Statement 15.19 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 15.21 Note: The grantee is not responsible for any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
