User's Manual

SmarTire Systems Inc.
Tire Monitoring System Reference Manual
6/20/2000 Page 3 of 56
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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...............................................................................................................................................41
Low Pressure Warning..................................................................................................................................................41
Detecting Excessive Tire Air Temperature ....................................................................................................................42
High Temperature Warning.........................................................................................................................................42
Installation..................................................................................................................................43
Valve Mount Transmitter...................................................................................................... 43
Procedure Overview...........................................................................................................................................................43
Alligator Valve Selection Process and Verification of Proper Assembly Fit ...........................................................43
Internal Visual Inspection of the Wheel or Rim.......................................................................................................43
Alligator Valve Selection and Fit Verification.........................................................................................................44
Strap Mount Transmitter....................................................................................................... 47
Process Overview..........................................................................................................................................................47
Base Receiver Installation...................................................................................................... 48
LCD unit Installation.............................................................................................................. 49
LCD unit Installation.............................................................................................................. 49