Launch TS971 User manual
V1.00.000
2018-01-25
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Copyright reserved!
Without written agreement from Launch Tech Co., Ltd (Hereinafter
refer to "LAUNCH"), any company or person is not allowed to copy
and duplicate this user manual in any format (electronic, mechanical,
video, record or other formats).
The user manual is designed only for LAUNCH products. Any
consequence caused by using this user manual to guide other device
operation is not under the responsibility of LAUNCH. All examples in
this user manual are subject to change without notice.
LAUNCH and its branches do not bear any responsibility for the fees
and expenses of the device damage and loss due to personal or third
party accident, misuse and abuse of the device, unauthorized change
and repair, or any operation and maintenance not following LAUNCH
standard.
LAUNCH is not responsible for the device damage or problem due to
the usage of any optional parts or consumables instead of LAUNCH
original products or LAUNCH recognized products.
Formal statement:
Other product names mentioned in this user manual are aimed to
describe the device usage. The registered trademarks still belong to
the original company.
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Registered trademark
LAUNCH has registered its trademark in China and a number of
other countries, logo is LAUNCH. In those countries where LAUNCH
trademark, service mark, domain name, icon and company name are
not yet registered, LAUNCH claims the ownership of unregistered
trademark, service mark, domain name, icon and company name.
Trademarks of the other products and company names mentioned in
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LAUNCH or of other mentioned companies. You can visit
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http://www.cnlaunch.com or write to Customer Service Center of
LAUNCH TECH CO., LTD at Launch Industrial Park, North of Wuhe
Rd., Banxuegang, Longgang, Shenzhen, P. R. China, to get contact
with LAUNCH for the written agreement on the usage of the User
Manual.
Attentions for ECU Operations
When ignition is on, do not disconnect the vehicle internal electric
device, to avoid damage to the ECU or to the device.
Do not place magnetic objects near the ECU, to avoid failures of
the circuit and components in the ECU.
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Disconnect the ECU system before any welding operation.
Be careful for the operation near the ECU or sensor, to avoid
damage to the ECU and sensor.
Properly connect the ECU harness connector, to avoid damage to
the electronic components inside the ECU, such as the
integrated circuit.
Attentions for Device Usage
This device is a precision electronic instrument. Be sure no impact
during using.
Take the device carefully, to avoid collision.
Turn the ignition to OFF position when insert or remove the OBD
connector.
If the vehicle is not going to be used for a week or more, to ensure
that the battery holds its charge well, it is recommended to
unplug the connector.
In the use of the product, it is not recommended to use
communication functions, such as telephone and SMS, which
may lead to interruption of program data communication. If this
occurs, please operate the related functions again.
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Packing list
USB cable*1
Charger*1
Memory card*1
OBDII cable*1
User Manual*1
Magnet*1(Note: The magnet is only used to activate the tire pressure
sensors equipped by part old vehicle models. When using, please
put the magnet near to the gas nozzle while receiving the signal sent
from the sensor with the device.)
Suitcase*1
Card reader*1
OBD extension cable*1 (optional, LAUNCH part No.: 105022311,
contact LAUNCH and dealers for the purchase)
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Table of Contents
I. Product Overview ..............................................................6
II. TS971 Function Key Guide ..............................................6
III. Product Specification .......................................................7
IV. Features ..........................................................................8
V. Main Menu Function Introduction.....................................9
VI. Charge and Boot .......................................................... 38
VII. Register and Upgrade ................................................. 40
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I. Product Overview
TS971 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. TS971 Function Key Guide
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III. Product Specification
No. Item Range
1 Display screen 4inch TFT screen, resolution
320*480
2 OBD supply voltage 9-18V
3 USB supply voltage 5V
4 Battery Lithium-ion battery, 3100mAh,
3.7V
5 Activate sensor
frequency
125KHz
6 Receive sensor
frequency
315MHz/433MHz
7 Working temperature -10 to 50℃
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
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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. Features
Activate the TPMS sensors of most vehicle brands globally with right
protocols;
Read tire pressure, temperature sensor ID and battery level;
Duplicate or generate the new sensor ID after sensor replacement;
Rewrite the sensor position into the ECU after sensor rotation;
Help guide and software update subscription;
Search by make-mode-year;
Tested sensor history query;
Read and clear TPMS fault code.
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V. Main Menu Function Introduction
Boot into the main interface.
There are four sections: TPMS, Latest, Settings, Help.
"TPMS" is the main function of the device, including check sensor,
communicate with ECU via OBD.
"Latest" means the latest test records. Users can fast access the last
test.
"Settings" is to set up the system parameters, such as pressure unit,
temperature unit.
"Help" covers information on diagnostic socket, device, etc.
Switch the options via the four arrow keys .Enter the selected
option by the confirm button .
Battery level is displayed in the upper right corner. Charging .
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