TREADREADER
TM
HANDHELD 3D SCANNER
QUICK GUIDE
01 Warnings
02 CE marking and declaration of conformity
03 Disclaimer
04 Safe use of a laser product
05 Label and label position
06 Specications
07 Contents
08 Scanner keypad and leds
09 Switching the scanner on and off
10 How to connect to the smartphone/tablet
11 Login/upload to TREADMANAGER
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in the app
12 Entering vehicle registration
13 Scanning a tire
14 Charging
15 Maintenance and cleaning
16 Calibration check
17 Factory reset
18 Further information
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Redening tire measurement
CONTENT
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Avoid shock and vibration to this product. Use the wrist lanyard provided to
avoid droppage. Avoid continuous exposure to dust and liquid spray. Avoid direct
exposure to aggressive substances, e.g. reactive chemicals, cleaning agents.
Do not view the laser directly with an unprotected eye or optical instrument.
Lasers are potentially hazardous to the eye. This product contains a Li-Ion
battery. Do not heat or burn. Do not charge at temperatures below 0ºC (32ºF) or
over 45ºC (113ºF). Charge using manufacturer supplied charger only.
This product contains a laser that could be damaged during unauthorized repair
or disassembly, which could result in hazardous exposure to laser radiation. This
equipment should only be serviced by an authorized service provider. Do not
attempt to open this product as any warranty will be voided.
Use of this product other than as specied in the user manual may
result in hazardous radiation exposure. The user manual can be found at
treadreader.com/library.
This product conforms to:
EU directive 2014/30/EU – Electromagnetic conformity
EU directive 2012/19/EU – Waste electrical and electronic equipment
Snap-on Equipment S.r.l. Via Prov. Carpi, 33 2015 Correggio (RE) Italy
TREADREADER
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recommends only those applications of TREADREADER
TM
tire measurement products as specied within TreadReader product literature,
technical information, and warranty statements.
TREADREADER
TM
accepts no liability for use of its products in applications other
than those for which they are designed. It is the responsibility of the driver, or
vehicle owner, or operator, to ensure tires have sufcient tread depth, are defect
free and are in a roadworthy condition.
01 • WARNINGS
03 • DISCLAIMER
04 • SAFE USE OF A LASER
PRODUCT
02 • CE MARKING AND
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
IEC 60825-1:2014 Safety of laser products was created to prevent accident by a
laser produc t and to protec t users . This re gula tion classi es laser pro ducts according
to the level of hazard and provides safety measures for the respective classes.
This product is classied Class 1 Laser product per IEC 60825-1:2014.
This product complies with FDA radiation performance standards 21 CFR Subchapter J.
CLASS
Class 1
Class 1M
Class 2M
Class 3B
Class 2
Class 3R
Class 4
DESCRIPTION OF HAZARD
Safe under normal conditions of operation
Safe under normal conditions of operation except for diverging or large area
beams when collecting optics are used. Hazardous when collecting optics used.
Visible beam, low power. Blink response of eye affords protection. Hazardous
when collecting optics used.
Direct intra beam viewing is hazardous.
Visible beam, low power. Blink response of eye affords protection.
Direct intra beam viewing is hazardous, but the risk is lower than Class 3B.
High power. Capable of producing hazardous diffuse reections. Capable of
producing skin burns and re hazardous.
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The following label is afxed to this product in accordance with the relevant EU
directives.
05 • LABEL AND POSITION 07 • CONTENTS
08 • SCANNER KEYPAID AND LEDS
06 • SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION
Dimensions (LxWxH)
Weight
Environmental rating
Laser
Scan zone
SPECIFICATION
186mm x 96mm x 84mm (7.3” x 3.8” x 3.3”)
< 650g
IP54
Android version 5.1 or laterMobile device software
requirement
Class 1, 660nm, visible laser, max power output is less < 0.1mW
50mm x 26mm (2”x1”)
< 0.2mm (0.008”)
0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)
5V DC rechargeable Li-Ion battery
Measurement accuracy
Operating temperature
Power
This product comprises:
1 x TREADREADER
TM
3D hand held scanner
1 x Mobile device, software license (TREADREADER
TM
hand held scanner app is
downloaded from App Store)
1 x Rigid plastic carry case
1 x Calibration check piece
1 x USB 3 charging cable and power adaptor
12 month calibration certicate
24 month warranty
There are three buttons on the scanner. The LEDs indicate power (on/off),
wi- connectivity, battery level and scanner status.
Power (On/Off) Battery level/
scanner status
Transmitting data
67 - 100%
Ready to scan
Wi-Fi mode
34 - 66%
Processing data
Wi-Fi on/off
0 - 33%
Fault
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To switch the hand held scanner on or off, hold down the power (on/off) button
for 3 seconds.
09 • SWITCHING THE SCANNER
ON AND OFF
10 • CONNECTING TO THE
SMARTPHONE/TABLET
Direct mode: Allows for a one-to-one connection between the phone or tablet
and the scanner. Once the direct mode has been selected a number of networks
will appear on the app screen. Select the desired scanner (serial number located
on rear of handheld). The phone or tablet and scanner will be paired when both
the bottom and middle left LEDs light up blue and the device buzzes.
Network mode: Allows the scanner to connect to an external wi- network (stand
alone router). The phone or tablet will access the scanner in the same way that
any other device is accessed on a wi-fi network, such as a printer.
To enable Network Mode:
TREADREADER
TM
provides the mobile software application (app),
TREADREADER
TM
HandHeld Scanner which can be downloaded from the app
store, for phones or tablets to control the scanner.
Switch on the hand held scanner. Launch the app on your phone or tablet.
The app home screen gives an option of direct mode or network mode.
Select either direct mode or network mode. If prompted for the wi- password,
the default password is 12345678.
1. Connect the scanner in the direct mode
2. Hide keyboard to access settings menu, using
the Android back button.
3. In the settings menu (see below), select network
4. Select the relevant network/stand alone router
5. Enter the password for the network/router
6. Wait for the scanner to connect to the chosen
network
7. Once the top and bottom left LED light up, press
return on screen
8. The app will return to the home screen (as
shown on page 8)
9. Select option to connect to the scanner in
network mode.
10. You will be asked to choose your desired network / stand alone router)
11. Press and hold the scanner wi-fi button to broadcast the IP address of the
scanner, at which point all three blue LEDs will light up. The scanner will
buzz at which point, press discover in the app. Keep pressing the button (for
up to 15 seconds) until the scanner reboots.
12. Note: this is required for rst time connection in network mode only
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HandHeld app releases after 11.53.1.0 include the ability to upload scans to
TreadManager. Android 6.0 or later is required for this option to be available.
1. When starting the app, the landing page will have a login to TREADREADER
TM
button below the direct mode/network mode option.
2. Ensure the Android device is connected to the internet when pressing the login
button.
3. For rst time use, enter the email and password, then press the large cloud icon
to login. If successful, it will take the user to the initial landing page.
4. The landing page should now conrm the user has logged in.
When landing on the 4 scan page, the cloud icon will upload any scans completed.
11 • LOGIN/UPLOAD TO
TREADMANAGER
TM
IN THE APP
1. Once the top and bottom left LED lights up, press connect on screen. Do NOT
release the wi-fi button
2. The app will display the network you have chosen in the top left of the screen
3. You will be asked to choose your desired network / stand alone router)
4. Press and hold the scanner wi-fi button to broadcast the IP address of the
scanner, at which point all three blue LEDs will light up. The scanner will buzz
at which point, press discover in the app. Keep pressing the button (for up to 15
seconds) until the scanner reboots.
5. Note: this is required for rst time connection in network mode only
6. Once the top and bottom left LED lights up, press connect on screen. Do NOT
release the wi-fi button
7. The app will display the network you have chosen in the top left of the screen
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Connect the device in either direct or network mode (see pages 9-11). Enter
vehicle license (see above.)
Place the scanner on the edge of the tire and slide it across the tread face. An
image in the app indicates how you should scan. If the scan is valid, the scanner
will vibrate with one short buzz (2 Sec). If the scanner vibrates with one long buzz,
the scan is invalid and will need to be repeated.
The 3D scan will be shown on the results screen together with color-coded tread
depth measurements (red, amber, green) and icons to indicate tire type (summer
or winter) and if uneven wear is detected.
From home screen select vehicle scan.
Enter vehicle registration manually or using ALPR
(Automatic Licence Plate Recognition).
To manually enter the registration, select the task
bar and manually enter the reg number.
To use the ALPR built into the app, select the
shutter icon and take a picture of the vehicle’s
number plate. (Note: this can only be used in
network mode)
A summary report can be saved or printed in PDF
le format.
The summary report shows the company logo and
vehicle information, 3D tire scans and tread depths
produced by the hand held scanner, with an overall
statement about the tire condition:
Pass (green), advisory (amber) or fail (red).
A narrative beneath each tire scan describes recommendations based on the
tread depths measured. These include the need to replace worn tires and/or check
vehicle or tire factors associated with accelerated or uneven tire wear, such as
wheel misalignment and tire under or over-ination.
The summary report also shows an assessment of the vehicle stopping distance,
as good, advisory, or poor, from a calculated stopping distance, based on the tire
with the lowest tread depth measured.
12 • ENTERING VEHICLE REGISTRATION
13 • SCANNING A TIRE
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To check the battery power, press and hold the battery button on the scanner keypad.
The battery status is then displayed as either green, amber or red. It is
recommended to recharge the scanner battery as soon as the red battery LED
is illuminated.
To recharge the scanner, plug the USB 3 cable into the recharging port on the lid
of the scanner by pulling back the circular rubber cover. Only use the charging
adaptor provided with this product.
To clean the optical window, release the wheel assembly on the underside of the
scanner by pushing the two retaining clips. This allows the wheel assembly to
pivot on a hinge away from the base of the scanner. Note: the wheel assembly
may only be opened 90 degrees to the base of the scanner.
Do not attempt to open the wheel assembly further as this may damage the scanner.
The optical window is now exposed and may be cleaned with a soft damp cloth. Do
not use cleaning uids. Daily cleaning of the optical window is recommended.
To close the wheel assembly, rotate it back to the base of the scanner and apply
pressure to engage the two retaining clips. To empty stones or grit, which have
entered between the wheel assembly and the base of the scanner, though the gap
directly above the viewing window, open the wheel assembly according to the
14 • CHARGING
15 • MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
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instructions above. Shake out any stones or grit. Close the wheel assembly
according the instructions above.
A calibration check piece is provided to ensure the scanner operates within
calibration. This is located at the base of the scanner compartment in its carry
case. To check calibration, place the scanner into its compartment in the carry
case. Switch on the scanner. Ensure the app is connected to the scanner.
1. Perform at least one scan, in either direct or
network mode
2. In the settings menu, select calibration (see
page 09)
3. Press the start calibration check button.
4. The check will then be performed, and the
results displayed on screen to the user.
5. If the calibration check is successful, the device
may continue to be used.
6. If the calibration check is unsuccessful, the
scanner MUST be re-calibrated.
Calibration should be checked at least monthly. In the
event this product fails a calibration check, contact
TREADREADER
TM
or an authorized distributor for
instructions on how to return for re-calibration.
16 • CALIBRATION CHECK
17 • PERFORMING A FACTORY RESET
18 • FURTHER INFORMATION
While the scanner is ON, hold simultaneously the POWER and wi-fi buttons for 5
seconds. The device will buzz for 3 seconds and switch off and restart automatically.
Please refer to TREADREADER
TM
for the user manual, which includes full user
instructions and troubleshooting.
www.treadreader.com
TreadReader
TM
is a product of Total Shop Solutions
TM
, family of Snap-on® Incorporated.
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