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TPMS Mini Analyser User Guide - 3.08 bf1systems Mini Analyser User Guide V3_08.docx Page 1 of 33 bf1systems Limited TPMS Mini Analyser User Guide & Quick Start Guide F1-100-1451-001 – 433MHz F1-100-1451-002 – 315MHz Version – 3.08 RD096 071112...
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TPMS Mini Analyser User Guide - 3.08 bf1systems Mini Analyser User Guide V3_08.docx Page 2 of 33 Revision History Date Modifications Author Version Modified Sheets Approved 03-Jan-2007 Draft for comment Draft A 06-Feb-2007 Released 2.00 NONE 06-Jun-2007 Revised System Components list 2.01...
TPMS Mini Analyser User Guide - 3.08 bf1systems Mini Analyser User Guide V3_08.docx Page 5 of 33 Part 1 – Quick Start Guide 1 Analyser Overview – Button Functionality 1.1 Action Key The Action Key is used to select menu options and to scroll through selection items. The Mini Analyser is also powered on and off by pressing and holding the Action Key.
2 Permit List Upload Before the Mini Analyser can be used it is a requirement that a permit list be loaded into the unit. bf1systems provide a permit list whenever new wheel electronics are supplied. A permit list is transferred to the Mini Analyser using the PC DigiTyre utility in the same manner for sending permit lists to the TPMS ECU on the car.
Page 7 of 33 3 Setup Channel Config The channel config options page allows the user to configure the Mini Analyser for different generations of bf1systems wheel sensors. Changing this option affects the display pages of the < RF Receive> functions.
TPMS Mini Analyser User Guide - 3.08 bf1systems Mini Analyser User Guide V3_08.docx Page 8 of 33 4 RF Receive Menu 4.1 – Individual Sensor Displayup Depending on what state the Mini Analyser starts up in, press and hold the left hand arrow to return to the top level menu, when you will see one of the screens shown below.
Toggle Next Trig: - LF code to transmit • Inflated (0) – Historic bf1systems sensors, 1 datagram when sensor is pressurised (Tx:0) • Inflated (2) – NASCAR sensors, 1 datagram when sensor is pressurised (Tx:2) • Always (3) – All sensors, 2 datagrams in any mode (Tx:All) •...
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1 Introduction The Mini Analyser is an integral part of the bf1systems Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). The unit is designed to allow the user to test the functionality of individual wheel electronics, and to provide a convenient method for the generation of tyre set and position information.
TPMS Mini Analyser User Guide - 3.08 bf1systems Mini Analyser User Guide V3_08.docx Page 12 of 33 1.2.1 Quiet Mode (1e) When delivered all sensors are in Quiet Mode (1e). In this mode the sensor measures pressure at a periodic interval. Typically, this is set to give a measurement interval of 60 seconds.
2.1 Permit List Before the Mini Analyser can be used it is a requirement that a permit list be loaded into the unit. bf1systems provide a permit list whenever new wheel electronics are supplied. A permit list is transferred to the Mini Analyser using the PC DigiTyre utility in the same manner for sending permit lists to the TPMS ECU on the car.
TPMS Mini Analyser User Guide - 3.08 bf1systems Mini Analyser User Guide V3_08.docx Page 14 of 33 2.2 Position File Before a Mini Analyser generated .pos file is downloaded to the TPMS ECU it should be checked that the ECU contains the same permit list (.pmt file).
TPMS Mini Analyser User Guide - 3.08 bf1systems Mini Analyser User Guide V3_08.docx Page 15 of 33 2.3 Analyser Overview 2.3.1 Action Key The Action Key is used to select menu options and to scroll through selection items. The Mini Analyser is also powered on and off using the Action Key.
TPMS Mini Analyser User Guide - 3.08 bf1systems Mini Analyser User Guide V3_08.docx Page 16 of 33 2.3.4.3 Clear Set / Clear Positions Simultaneously pressing the Position Assignment Keys will cause the Mini Analyser to clear any partially learned set data held in temporary store.
TPMS Mini Analyser User Guide - 3.08 bf1systems Mini Analyser User Guide V3_08.docx Page 17 of 33 2.6.1 Individual Sensor Display Page 1 The individual sensor display provides information regarding a single sensor. The Mini Analyser can be configured to display data selectively based on the reported sensor mode, or to display data from any sensor in the permit list whenever it is received.
TPMS Mini Analyser User Guide - 3.08 bf1systems Mini Analyser User Guide V3_08.docx Page 18 of 33 Once the required options have been set pressing and holding the <Prev> button returns to the <Individual Sensor Display Page 1> page.
TPMS Mini Analyser User Guide - 3.08 bf1systems Mini Analyser User Guide V3_08.docx Page 19 of 33 2.6.4 Compensated Pressure Display The compensated pressure display provides the pressure value corrected for the difference in sensor temperature from the reference temperature. The reference temperature can be set either via the < Setup Reference Settings> page (see 2.7.4), or via the <...
TPMS Mini Analyser User Guide - 3.08 bf1systems Mini Analyser User Guide V3_08.docx Page 20 of 33 The LF settings are configured via the < LF Setup> page. To enter the < LF Setup> page, hold down the <Down> Navigation Key.
TPMS Mini Analyser User Guide - 3.08 bf1systems Mini Analyser User Guide V3_08.docx Page 21 of 33 Pressing the Action Key will cause the Mini Analyser to transmit the configured LF code. The LF settings are configured via the <LF Setup>...
TPMS Mini Analyser User Guide - 3.08 bf1systems Mini Analyser User Guide V3_08.docx Page 22 of 33 2.6.8.1 Count / Mode - LF Setup This page is essentially the same as the < Tyre Set – LF Setup> , having an additional field to permit the clearing of the Rx counters.
TPMS Mini Analyser User Guide - 3.08 bf1systems Mini Analyser User Guide V3_08.docx Page 23 of 33 < Toggle> button, where specific set numbers are required. Once the required set number has been selected, pressing the < Assign> key will place the data into the internal position file. A splash screen is displayed to confirm the assignment.
TPMS Mini Analyser User Guide - 3.08 bf1systems Mini Analyser User Guide V3_08.docx Page 24 of 33 With the units option page displayed, the <Prev> & <Next> buttons move between the option fields. The item currently selected for modification is highlighted by the […] markers. Pressing the <Toggle> button cycles through the available options for the selected item.
TPMS Mini Analyser User Guide - 3.08 bf1systems Mini Analyser User Guide V3_08.docx Page 25 of 33 Pressing <No> will exit the confirmation screen without deleting the position information. Once the required options have been set, pressing and holding the <Prev> button returns to the <Setup Position Settings> page.
TPMS Mini Analyser User Guide - 3.08 bf1systems Mini Analyser User Guide V3_08.docx Page 26 of 33 2.7.4 Setup Reference Settings The reference settings options allow the user to configure the reference parameters used by the Mini Analyser for the calculation of compensated pressures and the display of gauge pressure.
TPMS Mini Analyser User Guide - 3.08 bf1systems Mini Analyser User Guide V3_08.docx Page 27 of 33 With the power settings option page displayed, the <Prev> & <Next> buttons move between the option fields. The item currently selected for modification is highlighted by the […] markers. Pressing the <Toggle> button cycles through the available options for the selected item.
TPMS Mini Analyser User Guide - 3.08 bf1systems Mini Analyser User Guide V3_08.docx Page 28 of 33 2.7.7 Setup Beep/LED 2 The Beep/LED 2 options page allows the user to configure the buzzer/LED functions for RF receive functions. Pressing the <Ok>...
TPMS Mini Analyser User Guide - 3.08 bf1systems Mini Analyser User Guide V3_08.docx Page 29 of 33 With the Beep/LED 3 option page displayed, the <Prev> & <Next> buttons move between the option fields. The item currently selected for modification is highlighted by the […] markers. Pressing the <Toggle> button cycles through the available options for the selected item.
TPMS Mini Analyser User Guide - 3.08 bf1systems Mini Analyser User Guide V3_08.docx Page 30 of 33 Pressing the <Down> button whilst in the <Software> page will move to the <Hardware> page. Pressing the <Up> button whilst in the <Software> page will move to the <Diags> page.
2.7.11 Setup Channel Config The channel config options page allows the user to configure the Mini Analyser for different generations of bf1systems wheel sensors. Changing this option affects the display pages of the < RF Receive> functions. Pressing the < Ok> button at the < Setup Channel Config>...
“Analyser Bootloader” is required. Please, follow the instructions below very carefully! The Mini Analyser firmware may be upgraded in the field using a bf1systems supplied bootloader program. Loss of power or communications during the update process may leave the unit in an undefined (non-operating) state. The following precautions should be taken before beginning the firmware update process: ...
TPMS Mini Analyser User Guide - 3.08 bf1systems Mini Analyser User Guide V3_08.docx Page 33 of 33 Once the Mini Analyser is connected and has been correctly detected, the following steps should be followed to update the firmware: ...
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