Why do I need to update my T.I.P.S.© TPM tool?
Vehicle manufacturers periodically introduce new “protocols”, or electronic instructions, that are required to trigger specific TPM sensors installed on their vehicle. When the vehicle is motionless, these sensors enter a “sleep state” so that battery life may be preserved. To wake up or “trigger” the sensors, a specific protocol is required to excite the sensor and instruct it to transmit available information such as a sensor Id number, pressure, temperature, battery life, etc. Each vehicle manufacturer may have one or more sensor protocols to service their available models. The patent pending universal T.I.P.S.© tool is designed to be able to trigger all sensor types including continuous wave, modulated pulse, and magnetic formats.(1) The vehicle manufacturers are constantly adding electronic protocols that are required to service vehicles. The PIM is a required accessory, which allows you to download this information to your TPM tool.
How does T.I.P.S.© tool upgrade program work?
Each PIM is shipped with a software license good for one TPM tool (properly registered) for one year from the date that you sign onto the www.toolupgrade.com website.(2) When you logon, if your tool already has the most current version of software, your license period will not begin. In fact, your license period will not begin until you logon and a newer version of software is downloaded to your tool so there is no reason to delay the investment in your PIM. Finally, if you have multiple tools in your shop, you will not need to purchase multiple PIM’s, just the additional licenses. For example, if you have five tools you would only need to purchase one PIM and four additional licenses.
Who needs a PIM and how do I purchase one?
Everyone with a T.I.P.S.© tool (Model TIPS003a) needs a PIM in order to stay as current as possible with the latest sensor protocols. (1) Because OEM vehicle manufacturers do not always provide sensor protocols prior to the release of a vehicle, there may be delay in providing updated software. Also, at this time, it is our intention to only support sensors installed on vehicles sold by original equipment manufacturers. The T.I.P.S.© tool may not trigger sensors installed on specialty vehicles, which do not incorporate original equipment TPM systems. (2) Licensing incentives may be offered which exceed one (1) year. Tools must be properly registered in order to download software updates. (3) If you have purchased a tool that has an older version of software, the PIM will update you to the most current software and your license period (typically one year) will not begin until the next time you logon and a new update is available or 90 days, whichever occurs first. |
