A paperclip reset is a physical method to reset your TMiO radar using a paperclip. This type of reset can help resolve specific hardware and software issues while still affecting your saved settings as the factory default.
It's a handy troubleshooting step if your radar isn't functioning correctly. This procedure is performed through the small port located on the power button, in front of the unit
Only perform a paperclip reset if instructed by a Trackman Support agent or if you are getting a red light on your Trackman unit. Please also note that you will need a calibration board to start the iO unit again after a paperclip reset.
How To Do A Paperclip Reset On A TMiO
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Prepare the TMiO Unit:
- Power on the TMiO unit and wait for the light on the front to turn solid green.
- Prepare the Paperclip:
- Unravel the Paperclip: While the unit is powering on, take a paperclip and unravel one of its sections
- Access the Reset hole:
- Once the light on the TMiO is solid green, try to reach the mounted TMiO unit as close as possible.
- You will see a small hole between the camera and the power button.
- Insert the Paperclip:
- Carefully insert the unraveled paperclip into the hole. Apply minimal pressure and hold it in place for 5 seconds.
- The light on the front of the unit will flash off, indicating the reset process has started
- Confirm the Reset
- Wait for the Restart: The TMiO unit should automatically restart itself. The light will turn back on and start to pulsate green, and eventually become solid green again.
- Reset Complete: Once the light is solid green again, the paperclip reset is complete.