User's Manual

SmarTire Systems Inc.
Tire Monitoring System Reference Manual
6/13/2000 Page 3 of 55
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Operation.............................................................................................................................24
Programming the Receiver.................................................................................................24
Multi-function Display (MFD)......................................................................................25
Controls and Display...........................................................................................................25
ICON Summary Table........................................................................................................26
Multi-function Display Operation Modes..........................................................................27
Mode Summary .......................................................................................................................................... 27
Stand-By mode ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Power Stages .............................................................................................................................................. 27
Stand-By Mode........................................................................................................................................... 28
Regular Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 28
Programming Modes ..........................................................................................................29
Standard Operating Settings – Level 1......................................................................................................... 29
Cold Inflation Pressure ........................................................................................................................... 30
Tire Rotation.......................................................................................................................................... 31
Low-Pressure Warning........................................................................................................................... 32
Pressure Deviation Alert......................................................................................................................... 33
High Temperature Alert.......................................................................................................................... 34
Units ...................................................................................................................................................... 34
Diagnostic Modes - Level 2......................................................................................................................... 35
Slope...................................................................................................................................................... 35
Battery Condition................................................................................................................................... 36
Learn...................................................................................................................................................... 37
Hidden Programming Mode – Level 3......................................................................................................... 38
Low Pressure Alert................................................................................................................................. 38
Checking Tire Conditions...................................................................................................39
Startup........................................................................................................................................................ 39
Detecting Abnormal Tire Pressure............................................................................................................... 40
Understanding Temperature Compensated Pressure Readings...................................................................... 40
Pressure Deviation Alert......................................................................................................................... 40
Low Pressure Warning............................................................................................................................ 41
Detecting Excessive Tire Air Temperature................................................................................................... 41
High Temperature Warning .................................................................................................................... 41
Installation....................................................................................................................42
Valve Mount Transmitter...................................................................................................42
Procedure Overview.................................................................................................................................... 42
Alligator Valve Selection Process and Verification of Proper Assembly Fit.................................................. 42
Internal Visual Inspection of the Wheel or Rim....................................................................................... 42
Alligator Valve Selection and Fit Verification......................................................................................... 43
Strap Mount Transmitter...................................................................................................46
Process Overview................................................................................................................................... 46
Base Receiver Installation...................................................................................................47
LCD unit Installation..........................................................................................................48
LCD unit Installation..........................................................................................................48