TireMoni Checkair TM-240, -260 and -260R Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Operating Instructions Revision v2.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Contents Precautions 3 The Main Purpose of TireMoni TM-240/260 4 The Features of TireMoni TM-240/260 Installation Operating Concept Reliable and Robust 4 5 5 5 Location of Controls on LCD Monitor and Relay 6 Description Graphical User-Interface 8 Getting Started System-Diagramm 9 9 Installation Installation of relay Installation of LCD monitor Power on LCD monitor Installation of tyre pressure sensors Installation of relay under the vehicle Instal
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Precautions 1. 2. Please do not operate the system while driving. Please choose the installation location carefully so that the LCD monitor will not interfere driver when driving. 1、 Please make sure that the LCD monitor is firmly fixed to the windshield or dashboard. 2、 When reading tyre pressure figures from LCD monitor, please take care of driving safety. 3. Please make sure the LCD display can receive signals from all tyre pressure sensors. 4.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM The Main Purpose of TireMoni TM-240/260 The Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is an efficient and effective solution to many of current automotive safety problems. TPMS will help prevent driving on deflated tyres and reduce fuel consumption. There are benefits here: l Improves ride performance and handling Tyre pressure has a huge influence on driving characteristics.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Installation l l l l l Do it yourself (D.I.Y.): TireMoni can be fully installed in a short time. We recommend to have the first time installation done by a professional. Twin tyres / Valve extenders: Where (e.g. inner twin tyre) valve extenders are used, they need to be mechanically supported at the sensor end using suitable accessories.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Location of Controls on LCD Monitor and Relay Monitor Description Antenna Thread for mounting bracket LCD Monitor Battery Cover On/Off Switch Backlight Temperature Mute Front view of monitor Connector for cigarette lighter adapter cable Rear View of Monitor Relay Description Installation flange Reset-Button LED Battery cover Power Connector Antenna Relais Front View 6 Relais Rear View 23.05.2017 TIREMONI USER MANUAL V2.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Sensor Description The sensor consists of 2 parts: sensor cap and sensor body. The sensor external type design (Valve Cap) allows fast and easy installation without the requirement to dismantle the tyres.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Description Graphical User-Interface All information are shown on the 3.5” LCD screen.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Getting Started System-Diagramm Note: The 3-way adapter is not included. It is available as optional accessory. Installation Display and relais are best operated from on-board supply. Optionally, i.e. for temporary use display and relais can also be operated from batteries. Here battery operation is explained first. Please follow these steps to install the display, relais and sensors: Installation procedure 1. Install batteries in relay 2.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM B. Insert batteries with correct orientation Note: Please make sure to insert batteries using correct polarity. Please consult the following pic for details. C. Close the battery cover by re-inserting and tightening the screws. Note: Tighten all screws one after another step by step, so that the battery cover is uniformly pressed onto the relay case. 10 23.05.2017 TIREMONI USER MANUAL V2.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Installation with on-board power supply (permanent installation) Operation from on-board power provides considerably longer operation compared with battery operation. A. Remove the rubber cover at the bottom of the relay B. Connect the included power cord and wire it up to on-board power. C. Install the lower cover and fix it with the screws. TIREMONI USER MANUAL V2.1 23.05.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Installation of LCD monitor Battery as power source (temporary operation only) A.Please prepare AA batteries which are provided in product package B.Open the battery compartment cover Slide the lever as shown by the arrow and open the cover C.Insert the batteries Insert the end with the battery contacts insert the battery until it locks in place. merkung: Achten Sie beim Einlegen auf die korrekte Polung D.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Power on LCD monitor Slide the power switch followed by direction shown as below. Now the LCD monitor will connect to relais and sensors and starts receiving signals from sensors. The following screen will be displayed: Note: 1. 2. 3. 4. When batteries are getting low, the battery level will be displayed. Please refer to coming explanation. Before you are continuing to the next step, please switch on your display first.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Installation of tyre pressure sensors As each sensor has its own position market by sensor number, you have to make sure it is installed in that pre-set position. There could be a different number of tyres depending on your model. When inserting batteries in every sensor please don’t mix up sensor caps. Sensor identification tables (pls also refer to www.tiremoni.com/FAQ.html) will show where each sensor number should be located.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Insert Batteries in Sensors A. Remove sensor cap B. Insert lithium battery and make sure battery polarity is correct when inserting it. Right now, monitor will receive signals from corresponding sensors and report pressure value on the screen. At first, you will find that the value shows “00.0”. This is because sensors have not been mounted yet.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM C. Fit sensor cap in a clockwise direction Please refer to “sensor map” to make sure the right position of each sensor and please don’t mix up sensor caps either. You will find either sensor cap and sensor body have marks to remind user of its position. Sensorposition (F1) Optional: Installation of 3-way adapter (purchase separately) Sensor Anti-theft ring Hex lock screw Valve 3-way adapter 16 23.05.2017 TIREMONI USER MANUAL V2.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM A. Place anti theft ring onto adapter as shown. B. Screw sensor onto adapter. Please do not use too much force. C. Adjust anti-theft ring so that it slides into the grooves at the sensor bottom. D. Install hex lock screw using the supplied allen wrench Valve stem E. Screw adapter onto valve When screwing the 3-way adapter onto the valve stem, some paired- wheels could be difficult to reach valve stem.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM F. Secure 3-way adapter with hex lock screw Check for leaks after installation. Spread water over sensors and adapters and watch for bubbles. Note (twin tyres): In twin tyre operation the sensor must not be installed onto plastic valve extensions. Your tyre dealer can supply suitable (pressure resistant) flexible valve extensions and metal clamps which are suitable for installation of sensors on twin tyres.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Install the relay to the metal frame Fix the relay to the metal frame using the supplied screws. Note: If your system consists of several sections (i.e. vehicle and trailer), please make sure that the relais are installed in the correct positions, i.e. relay A is for the tractor and relay B (and C) is for the trailer(s).
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM The following describes the assembly of the monitor holder: A.Place the lock nut over the ball on the suction cup holder B. Press the base for monitor holder onto the ball (see 1) until it clicks in place; then screw lock nut onto the base and fix only lightly at this stage (see 2). C.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Installation of the monitor A. Hook the mounting frame into the back of the display B. Fix the set screw in the back of the monitor C. Adjust monitor position and fix with lock nut D. Push suction cup onto windsreen and fix in place using the suction cup lever. Note: Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the LCD monitor. Before fixing bracket, choosing a flat and clean surface is necessary for better holding of bracket.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Operating Instructions This chapter describes the system operation, inclucing basic settings depending on the type of vehicle: For first time installation the type of vehicle must be selected (number of axles, number of wheels) and the desired warning thresholds must be adjusted (low pressure warning, high pressure warning, high temperature warning); at the same time the user can choose the measurment unit for pressure (psi, Bar, kpa, kg/cm2) as well as tempe
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Definition of buttons Mute When tyre pressure or temperature is in abnormal situation, beep sounds will alert the driver. However, if switch to mute mode, beep sounds will stop and only visible warnings can be seen on the screen. Press mute button again, return to original audible warnings setting.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM When operating the system with 3 or 4 relais, the display space is not sufficient to show all the wheels in the system. The first page is showing the tractor and the first trailer; the information from second and third relay/trailer will be shown on page 2. Toggle display pages by pressing the backlight button. Advanced settings with buttons In advanced settings, the three buttons play important roles to guide users to finish all settings.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Advanced Functions and Settings Besides three basic functions (mute, temperature display and backlight) there exist 5 advanced functions: 1. UNIT SETTING: Select measurement unit for pressure and temperature 2. THRESHOLD OF ALARM: setup warning thresholds per axle 3. TYPE OF VEHICLE: choose the vehicle type/configuration 4. ADD NEW RELAY: pair relay with display and store relay ID-number 5.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM When in the mode of advanced function- set unit, the icon ( ) will be switched between (PRESSURE UNIT) and (TEMPERATURE DEGREE) for different measuring units. In this system, there are four pressure measuring unit provided – P.S.I., BAR, K.P.A. and Kg/cm. Also, °C and °F can be chosen. Arrow Measurement unit Set measurement units By pressing 2. (Enter), settings will be saved.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM There are two ways for setting pressure warning thresholds: Group Setup or Quick Setup. In Group Setup the user can set the warning thresholds separately for each axle. As shown in the image below (example) there are groups A, B and C; after finishing group A configuration, the setting will automatically continue to group B. The currently active group will be shown blinking while the user is applying the desired settings.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM 3. TYPE OF VEHICLE – Select type of vehicle Symbol / Button In main screen In TYPE OF VEHICLE Mute NEXT (select next option) Temperature PREV (previous option) Backlight ENTER (select and store current option) The TM-260 display is suitable for vehicle and trailer and the user can select his vehicle configuration / type of vehicle with this function.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Note: After selecting vehicle type, please reset the relay, so that the new data are stored on both sides. Otherwise the monitor will continue to display the previous vehicle type. Please also consult chapter 4 – ADD NEW RELAY. This chart shows available vehicle types fort ruck and trailer. The sensor – wheel position assignment works according to the following schematic: Starting in front left wheel position with No. 1, continue to the right with No.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM 4. ADD NEW RELAY Symbol / Button In main screen In ADD NEW RELAY Mute NEXT (go to next option) Temperature / Backlight ESC (select and store current option) This function is required whenever the vehicle type is changed or a new relay needs to be assigned. In this function the relay position is selected using the Mute button and the function is exited using the Backlight button.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM 5. ADD NEW SENSOR (Sensor ID learning procedure) Symbol / Button In main screen In ADD NEW SENSOR Mute / Temperature / Backlight ESC (back) When you need to replace any of the existing sensors with learnable sensor, you will need this function. Normally, original sensor has its own identified number and you won’t need to do anything with sensors.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Now insert battery into sensor(s) and the display will beep for each learned sensor. To complete the learning press ESC (Backlight) on the display. This will switch off the red LED on the relay, exit learning mode and store the learned sensor IDs. Operation without Relais (240/260): In ‘ADD NEW SENSOR’ mode you will have screen display as (Different vehicle type will have different display).
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Operating the System Initialisation In initialization stage, monitor will detect relay(s) and sensor(s) first and show all necessary information after booting up. Main screen After booting up for around two minutes, system will enter main screen. Most of time, your system will stay in this mode and response with the latest figures of both tyre pressure and temperature.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Abnormal Tyre Pressure or Temperature Tyre Pressure below lower warning threshold If tyre pressure is below lower warning range (default value= 100 P.S.I.), monitor will beep for three times and tyre shape icon will show shorter black bar, which means low tyre pressure now. The picture is shown below to explain the front-left tyre has tyre pressure low now. In this example A1 (wheel front left) If tyre pressure keeps on going down, every one P.S.I.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Tyre Temperature above Upper Warning Threshold If tyre temperature is above upper warning threshold (default value=70°C ), monitor will beep for three times and warning message “HOT” will be shown, which means high tyre temperature now. The picture is shown below to explain the front-left tyre has tyre temperature high now. In this example A1 (wheel front left) If tyre temperature keeps on rising, every 1 °C higher, it warns again.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Relay battery running low Battery power in relay will decrease by daily operation and when power level is lower to some extent, battery low indicator in LCD monitor will appear to remind driver of time to replace batteries. The icon is shown as picture below.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Additional Information Under normal conditions, sensor batteries will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may be shorter, depending on the conditions of use.) When the battery becomes weak, the power low indicator will appear on the screen. Replace the battery with a new CR1632 lithium battery. Notes on Batteries l Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM 2. No connection to relay In this example truck relay (A) has no connection to display A. B. C. D. E. F. G. Please make sure that relay is not too far from monitor. Maximum distance can be up to 200m; interference and radio effects can considerably reduce available distance however. Please make sure that relay is not installed inside a metal case. Radio range will be reduced to zero by metal case.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM 4. Monitor does not stop beeping When battery-lower indicator is on and keeps on running system for days straight, it could make monitor abnormal and keep on beeping. Just change battery for back to normal operation. 5. Monitor display color is getting dark. When car temperature is over 85°C, it is natural that LCD panel will be getting dark. When car temperature is back to normal, LCD panel will be normal as well. 6.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Package Contents Monitor-Kit: Description Picture Qty TM-260 LCD-monitor 1 pcs. AA 1.5 V Batteriy for monitor 2 pcs. User manual 1 pcs. Mounting bracket with suction cup 1 pcs. Cigarette lighter adapter cable 1 pcs. 40 23.05.2017 TIREMONI USER MANUAL V2.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Relay Kit(s) Description Picture Type TM-240 4 TM-260 6 TM-260R 6 Unit pcs . CR1632 Battery for sensors 4 6 6 pcs . Allen wrench 1 1 1 pcs . Anti-theft protection ring 4 6 6 pcs . Hex lock screw 4 6 6 pcs . Relais 0 0 1 pcs AA 1,5 V batteries 0 0 4 pcs . Relay installation bracket 0 0 1 pcs . 4 mm screw 0 0 2 pcs . Relay cover 0 0 1 pcs . TM-260/280 tyre pressure sensor TIREMONI USER MANUAL V2.1 23.05.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Optional: 3 way adapter kit Description 3 way adapter Picture Allen wrench TM-240 4 TM-260 6 TM-260R 6 Unit pcs . 1 1 1 pcs . Declaration of Conformity This product is in its construction and in its operating characteristic conforming to the applicable European directives as well as additional national requirements. The conformity has been proven.
TIREMONI TM-2X0 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Product Specifications Sensor-Specification Frequency Measurement range Accuracy Operating Voltage Operating Temperature Moisture (Operation) Battery Life Dimensions Weight 433,92 MHz 0 – 12,5 Bar (0 – 180 psi) Pressure ± 0,2 Bar、Temperature ±2 °C 3V DC (Batteries), 12 / 24 V DC (On-board supply) -40 °C ... 125 °C 100 % 1 year (depends on working hours per day) Diameter 20.
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