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BENDIX SmarTire User Manual

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  • Page 1 Full Function Display User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 SmarTire Systems Inc. reserves the right to change the contents of this manual at any time and without notice. The information contained in this manual is proprietary and must not be reproduced without prior consent from SmarTire Systems Inc. © 2001 SmarTire Systems Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Notices FCC Notice European Regulations System Scope of Use and Warnings ® The SmarTire System and Tire Maintenance System Installation and Usage Warnings Introduction Full Function Display Features...
  • Page 4 Pressure Deviation Alert Understanding Temperature Compensated Pressure Readings High Temperature Alert Metric or Imperial Measurement Selection Tire Rotation Advanced Programming – Level 2 Slope Learn Receiver Programming Mode – Level 3 Low Pressure Alert Installation and Service Installation Full Function Display Specifications Service and Warranty System Diagnostics Troubleshooting...

  • Page 5: Notices

    • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help. Changes or modifications to this device without the express approval of SmarTire Systems Inc. may void the userís authority to use this device.

  • Page 6: European Regulations

    The regulations are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference or susceptibility. Changes made to this device without the express approval of SmarTire Europe Ltd. may void the user’s authority to use this device.

  • Page 7: System Scope Of Use And Warnings

    ® Use of the SmarTire system requires that it has been properly installed and programmed by qualified personnel according to SmarTire Systems Inc. documentation. This includes the Owner s Manual and any supplementary installation instructions included with system components. Warnings 1.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    F U L L F U N C T I O N D I S P L AY F E AT U R E S The Full Function Display adds additional features to a previously installed SmarTire system (refer to the Tire Pressure Monitoring System Owner’s Manual ). It provides digital tire pressure and temperature data for up to 20 tire positions as well as enabling warning level adjustment to suit driver needs.

  • Page 9: Power Stages

    P O W E R S TA G E S The Full Function Display has an energy saving feature that turns lights on to full intensity (Active stage) only when required to display alert conditions or program the unit. The unit automatically switches to lower power stages when no control activity is detected.

  • Page 10: Operation

    Operation G E T T I N G S TA RT E D Mount the display unit and connect to power source. When power is applied to the receiver, the Full Function Display momentarily turns on all icons, beeps, and the alarm light blinks once. The unit then goes into stand-by mode waiting for data from the wheel transmitters.

  • Page 11: Checking Tire Conditions

    C H E C K I N G T I R E C O N D I T I O N S Press the TIRE button to scroll through the tires. Press the MODE button to scroll through the pressure, temperature, and pressure deviation readings for a selected tire.

  • Page 12: Alerts And Warnings

    Alerts and Warnings P R E S S U R E D E V I AT I O N A L E RT The Pressure Deviation Alert is initiated when the measured tire pressure deviates from the required pressure by more than the pre- set level.

  • Page 13: Low Pressure Warning

    L O W P R E S S U R E WA R N I N G A Low Pressure Warning is initiated when the pressure drops below the programmed level. The alarm light, low pressure warning icons and the audible alarm turn on and off continuously. Press any button to acknowledge and stop the flashing.

  • Page 14: Programming

    Programming T O E N T E R P R O G R A M M I N G M O D E 1. Ensure power is turned on. 2. Press and hold Set button in normal mode to enter programming mode; a.

  • Page 15: Cold Inflation Pressure

    O P E R AT I N G S E T T I N G S – L E V E L 1 C O L D I N F L AT I O N P R E S S U R E Factory default 30 PSI = 2.08 Bar This function changes the cold inflation pressure for each axle.

  • Page 16: Low-Pressure Warning

    L O W- P R E S S U R E WA R N I N G Factory default 18 PSI = 1.25 Bar This function changes the low-pressure warning threshold for each axle. Programming Steps Enter Level 1 Programming Mode (see page 12) To enter this function press the MODE button until the flat tire icon and pressure...

  • Page 17: Pressure Deviation Alert

    P R E S S U R E D E V I AT I O N A L E RT Factory default 5 PSI = .35 Bar This function sets the pressure deviation alert threshold for all tires. Programming Steps Enter Level 1 Programming Mode (see page 12) To enter this function press the MODE...

  • Page 18: Understanding Temperature Compensated Pressure Readings

    The amount of deviation from the required pressure (at any temperature) can be read by using the Pressure Deviation mode of this SmarTire product. If at any time you are uncertain that the Actual Pressure reading on the display indicates the correct tire pressure, switch to the Pressure Deviation (+ -) readout.

  • Page 19: High Temperature Alert

    H I G H T E M P E R AT U R E A L E RT Factory default 176˚ F = 80˚ C This function changes the high-temperature alert threshold. Programming Steps Enter Level 1 Programming Mode (see page 12) To enter, press the MODE button until the alert icon and temperature unit are displayed.

  • Page 20: Metric Or Imperial Measurement Selection

    M E T R I C O R I M P E R I A L M E A S U R E M E N T S E L E C T I O N Unit combinations Bar – ˚C, Bar – ˚F, PSI – ˚C, PSI – ˚F Use this mode to select the combination of pressure and temperature units.

  • Page 21: Tire Rotation

    T I R E R O TAT I O N This function is used after tires are rotated and the new positions need to be updated. This procedure is valid for four tire locations only. Programming Steps Enter Level 1 Programming Mode (see page 12) To enter, press the MODE button until the tire rotation icon is displayed.
  • Page 22 tire rotation – cont’d Press SET button to save and exit this mode. If more than one tire location contain the same sensor number, the display will prompt an error with the conflicting tires filled in and the associated sensor number. Press any button to return the tire selection menu and make necessary corrections.

  • Page 23: Slope

    Factory default 44 Do not change the factory setting for this mode without first contacting your SmarTire retailer. The Slope is a value corresponding to the rate of pressure change due to temperature for a particular tire. This value affects the calculation to determine pressure deviation value.

  • Page 24: Learn

    slope – cont’d Press the SET button to exit. Press the SET button again to revert to normal mode. L E A R N This mode is used to add or remove transmitters from the system. Programming Steps Enter Level 2 Programming Mode (see page 12) Press the MODE button to select the learn mode icon.
  • Page 25 learn – cont’d • By inflating or deflating the tire by more than 3 PSI (0.2 Bar). This method must be carried out while the trans- mitters are in “gauge fill” mode. This mode is entered for 15 minutes after the vehicle has been driven above 6 mph (10 kph).
  • Page 26 learn – cont’d If more than one tire location contains the same sensor ID, the display will prompt an error and flash between this message and the display, with the conflicting tires filled in. If so indicated repeat the programming procedure above.

  • Page 27: R E C E I V E R P R O G R A M M I N G M O D E - L E V E L 3

    R E C E I V E R P R O G R A M M I N G M O D E – L E V E L 3 L O W P R E S S U R E A L E RT Factory default 22 PSI = 1.53 Bar This Low Pressure Alert is used only by the Basic Receiver.

  • Page 28: Installation And Service

    Installation and Service I N S TA L L AT I O N The Full Function Display is installed by removing the front bezel of the Basic Receiver, and install as below. The Full Function Remote Display is connected to the Receiver via a cable as shown below.

  • Page 29: Full Function Display Specifications

    F U L L F U N C T I O N D I S P L AY S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Power Consumption 80 ma. nominal, 110 ma. maximum during alert (with Receiver) Operating Temperature Range -20˚...

  • Page 30: Service And Warranty

    Service and Warranty S Y S T E M D I A G N O S T I C S Error code Component Fault Action(s) on display failing Sensor(s) Not transmitting If no transmission received within 5 minutes of driving, contact dealer Receiver RF section malfunction...

  • Page 31: Replacing A Full Function Display

    • Corrupted custom profile • Corrupted factory profile The following may help identify the problem better. Power the unit on and off. If error has cleared Operating with incorrect settings. Contact dealer. If error persists Receiver (or Display) may have to be replaced. E3 &...
  • Page 32 Limited Warranty are of no effect. The absolute limit of liability is the purchase price of the unit. SmarTire Systems Inc. is not liable for any direct, consequential, indirect or punitive damages of any kind.

  • Page 33: Canadian Warranty

    WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS FOR MERCHANTABILITY, DURABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PURPOSE, ARE DISCLAIMED. ALL COLLATERAL AGREEMENTS, WHICH MODIFY THIS SOLE WARRANTY ARE OF NO EFFECT. SMARTIRE SYSTEMS INC. IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES. THE ABSOLUTE LIMIT TO LIABILITY...

  • Page 34: European Warranty

    SmarTire at Park 34, Didcot, Oxfordshire OX11 7WB, England. In the event that any defect in the unit is covered by the above warranty, SmarTire will replace the affected components free of charge, shipping prepaid. The owner shall be responsible for any labour and installation costs incurred in removing the defective parts and/or installing the replacements.

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