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en SUMMARY REVISION OF THE MANUAL..................................................................5 INTRODUCTION......................................................................................6 1 LEGEND OF THE SYMBOLS USED..................................................7 2 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS.................................................8 2.1 Glossary.................................................................................................8 2.2 Operator Safety Regulations.........
9.2.2 Charging from a PC..................................................................................24 9.3 Power On, Standby, Power off.............................................................25 9.4 Camera.................................................................................................26 9.5 Positioning the Device with Respect to the Sensor..............................26 10 MAINTENANCE..............................................................................
en RDC TOOL TECHNICAL MANUAL REVISION OF THE MANUAL This document is revision 04 of the RDC Tool technical manual.
INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, thank you for choosing this product for your workshop. We are certain that you will get the greatest satisfaction from it and receive a great deal of help in your work. Please read through the instructions in this manual carefully and keep it for future reference. Reading and understanding the following manual will help you avoid damaging things and injuring people due to an improper use of the product it refers to.
en 1 LEGEND OF THE SYMBOLS USED The symbols used in the manual are described in this chapter.
2 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS 2.1 Glossary • Operator: qualified individual, in charge of using the device / tool. • Machine / device / tool: the product purchased. • Workplace: the place where the operator must carry out her/his work. 2.2 Operator Safety Regulations 2.2.1 General Safety Regulations • The operator must be completely clear-headed and sober when using the device; taking drugs or alcohol before or when operating the device is strictly forbidden.
en Safety Precautions: • Always make sure that the vehicle is in neutral gear (or that it is set in parking position in case of a vehicle equipped with automatic transmission). • Always activate the hand brake or parking brake on the vehicle. • Always block the wheels on the vehicle with the specific mechanical blocks. • Make sure the device is stable, on a flat surface and the wheels are locked with the specific brakes. 2.2.
2.2.6 Fire and Explosion Hazard The following are potential fires and / or explosion hazards: • The types of fuel used by the vehicle and the vapours released by these fuels. • The refrigerants used by the A / C system. • The acid in the vehicle batteries. Safety Precautions: Let the engine cool. Do NOT smoke near the vehicle. Do NOT expose the vehicle to open flames. Make sure that the electrical connections are all well insulated and firmly in place. Collect any fuel that might have spilled.
• Make sure you are well insulated from the ground when handling/operating the tools. • Work with dry hands only. • Keep conductive liquids away from the engine while working. • Never leave tools on the battery in order to avoid accidental contacts. 2.2.9 Poisoning Hazard The hoses used to extract the refrigerants can release toxic gases, dangerous to the operator if exposed to temperatures higher than 250 °C or in case of a fire.
3 SPECIFIC USER SAFETY RULES FOR RDC Tool The technology used for the design and manufacturing control of the RDC Tool makes it a reliable, simple and safe device to use. The personnel in charge of using the diagnostic tools is required to follow the general safety rules and to use the RDC Tool tool for its intended use only. Furthermore, they are required to carry out the maintenance as described in this manual. 3.1 Glossary Operator: a qualified person responsible for using the diagnostic tool.
The tool was designed to be mechanically sturdy and suitable for use in the workshop. Careless use and excessive mechanical strain may impair its efficiency. Safety Measures: • Do not drop, shake or bump the tool. • Do not perform any kind of intervention that may damage the tool. • Do not open or disassemble the tool. The tool was designed to be electrically safe and to work with specific supply voltage levels.
4 NORMATIVE INFORMATION Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity The manufacturer, TEXA S.p.A, declares that the type of radio equipment RDC Tool is compliant with the RED 2014/53/EU directive. The complete text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address http://www.texa.it/download.
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5 RDC Tool RDC Tool is a device designed and manufactured specifically for the diagnosis of sensors installed on the wheels of cars and bikes. More specifically, RDC Tool allows carrying out 3 main functions: 1. reading the QR codes on the tyres 2. reading the data stored in the sensor memory 3.
en 6 DESCRIPTION 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Power Protective case Display Keypad USB connector Camera BUTTONS ICON NAME FUNCTION HOME It allows you to return to the software's initial screen. ESC It allows you to exit the menu / function you are in and to return the immediately preceding level.
7 TECHNICAL FEATURES Manufacturer: TEXA S.p.A.
en Dimensions [mm]: Weight: 280 g Protection level: IP 54 Directives: RED 2014/53/EU ROHS 2011/65/UE LVD 2014/35/UE EMC 2014/30/UE Electrical Safety: EN 60950-1:2006 + A11:2009 +A1:2010 + A12:2011 + AC:2011 + A2:2013 Electromagnetic Compatibility: ETSI EN 301-489-1:2017 ETSI EN 301-489-3:2017 Radio Systems: ETSI EN 300 330:2017 ETSI EN300 220-2:2017 EN 62311:2008 19
8 CONNECTIVITY The USB port allows you to connect the device to a PC in order to update the software or carry out assistance operations. Do not connect keyboards or other peripheral devices to the tool through the USB port. For further information consult the software's Operating Manual.
en 9 User Instructions RDC Tool must be used by qualified personnel. 9.1 Power supply The device is powered by an internal rechargeable battery that allows it to be used without a mains power supply. The battery charge status is indicated through a specific icon. ICON MEANING Charge level below 26%. Charge as soon as possible. WHEN IT APPEARS While in use. Charge level between 26% and While in use. 50%. Charge level between 50% and While in use. 75%. Charge level between 75% and While in use. 100%.
9.2 Charge The internal battery can be charged: • from the mains using the power adapter supplied; • from a PC using a USB connection. The device is powered and can be regularly used while charging. A complete charge normally takes approximately 5 hours when connected to the mains continuously. Do not charge the tool in environments with a temperature lower than 0 °C or higher than 45 °C. Charge the internal battery completely when activating the device for the first time.
en 9.2.1 Charging from the Mains The device can be powered directly from the mains. 1. Device 2. USB cable 3. SMI10-5 charger (optional) Proceed as follows: 1. Connect the USB cable to the device. 2. Connect the power adapter to the USB cable. 3. Connect the power adapter to the mains. Only use the supplied cable and power adapter or, if not possible, authorised spare parts.
9.2.2 Charging from a PC The device can be charged from a PC using a USB connection. 1. Device 2. USB cable 3. PC Proceed as follows: 1. Turn on the PC. 2. Connect the USB cable to the device. 3. Connect the USB cable to a USB socket in the PC. . The following icon will appear indicating that the tool is charging: A battery that is completely low takes approximately 5 hours to charge fully.
en 9.3 Power On, Standby, Power off The device can be turned on and off by pressing the POWER button. To turn on the device, keep the POWER button pressed for more than 1 second. The device emits a sound when you turn it on and the initial screen with the logo will appear. Then the first selection screen, called HOME, is displayed. The device turns off the display and goes into standby after 5 minutes of inactivity (no interaction with the keypad, no operations).
9.4 Camera The camera the device is provided with has autofocus. You can activate the camera by pressing the button when you are positioned on the icon of the specific function. By pressing on the button a second time, the device is forced to autofocus again. The camera is used by specific software functions also. For further information consult the Software's Operating Manual. 9.
en 10 MAINTENANCE This product does not require special maintenance. For a longer tool life, keep the product clean and follow the instructions detailed in this manual carefully. For further help, contact your Retailer or the Technical Assistance Service.
11 TROUBLESHOOTING For any technical problems contact our technical assistance service. Below you will find a list of simple instructions that the operator can carry out without having to ask for technical assistance. PROBLEM The device is not communicating with the sensor. PROBABLE CAUSE The distance between the device and the sensor is excessive. POSSIBLE SOLUTION Place the device closer to the sensor.
en 12 LEGAL NOTICES TEXA S.p.A. Via 1 Maggio, 9 - 31050 Monastier di Treviso - ITALY Cod. Fisc. - No. of Companies' Register of Treviso - Part. IVA: 02413550266 Single member company and subject to management and co-ordination of Opera Holding S.r.l. Share capital of 1.000.000 € i.v. - R.E.A. N. 208102 Legal Representative Bruno Vianello Phone +39 0422.791.311 Fax +39 0422.791.300 www.texa.
