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Page 2: Table Of Contents
The TireMinder® TM-A1A TPMS Operating Manual Come Visit Us Table of Contents Congratulations TM-A1A LCD Screen Layout General Overview Let’s Get Started Booster Installation Setting up the A1A Monitoring Mode (“M”) Learn Mode (“L”) 10-11 Setting Baseline Pressure (“P) “On the Road” – Important Operating Information Multiple Alerts Rapid Air Loss Alert Semi Rapid Air Loss Alert... - Page 3 Reconnect Mode 28-29 Auto-Search Mode 29-30 Booster Installation – Detailed 30-31 Starting Over – Full Delete Mode 31-32 Replacing a Single Transmitter Units of Measure (PSI/Bar/kPa - °F/°C) 34-35 Booster a Must Low Battery Indicator 35-36 Auto Sleep Mode – Manual Power Off 36-37 Power On No5 (s) Means No Signal...
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Page 4: Congratulations
Minder has outstanding customer service. Call or write. You’ll quickly become a believer. -The Minder Team Minder Research, Inc. 3000 SE Waaler Street Stuart, FL 34997 +1 (772) 463-6522 Info@MinderResearch.com... -
Page 6: General Overview
General Overview TireMinder® TPMS Model TM-A1A™ The TireMinder® TM-A1A™ Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) allows for constant monitoring of a vehicle’s Tire Pressure & Temperature. The system can receive wireless information from up to 22 wheels. Various levels of warnings are issued for pressure changes (under & over), high temperatures and low battery status. -
Page 7: Let's Get Started
So, Let’s Get Started! The monitor should be partially charged so you may start programming right away. Press and release the TOP button to turn it on. If the unit does not light up immediately, simply plug it into a live 12 volt power outlet using the cigarette lighter adaptor or the USB cable to any USB port. -
Page 8: Booster Installation
Setting up the Booster: The TireMinder A1A comes with a hardwired booster. The booster features simple power and ground (red and black) wires. It can be attached to any power source from straight to a battery, to a light source or any other line that provides always on 12/24V power. -
Page 9: Setting Up The A1A
Setting up the A1A: Install the CR1632 Batteries, plus side up, on each transmitter. Press and release the top button. The A1A will light up with a blue-backlit display. Monitoring Mode (“M” on the screen) The first screen you will be presented with once the monitor is on is the Monitoring Mode (M). -
Page 10: Learn Mode ("L")
So, the monitor is on (charged), the booster is wired up, and the batteries are installed in the transmitters. You are now ready to attach the transmitters to the valve stems and “LEARN” them to your monitor. LEARN MODE (“L” on the screen) With an “M”... - Page 11 Using the right or left buttons, move to the next tire position you wish to monitor. Again you will have a red light which will turn green. Repeat this procedure until you have installed all the transmitters. You must now EXIT from the “L” mode. Press and hold the right and left buttons until the 22 tires disappear and you see the letter “M”...
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Page 12: Setting Baseline Pressure ("P)
Setting Baseline Pressures (“P” on the screen) It is now time to teach your monitor what pressures you run in your rig. From the “M” mode, press and hold the center button for 5 seconds. When you hear a beep or see the letter “P”... -
Page 13: On The Road" - Important Operating Information
“On the Road” Important Operating Information... -
Page 14: Multiple Alerts
Multiple Alerts A quick “overview” note here before we get to the details. When your TireMinder® alerts you of an abnormality, do not panic or get upset. It is only doing its’ job. You bought it to give you more information about your tires than you had before. Sooner or later it will need to tell you something. -
Page 15: Rapid Air Loss Alert
Rapid Air Loss (Blow Out) If you have never seen this icon, simply loosen a transmitter. The below description will happen. Make a mental note of what it looks like. If convenient, why not do that right now (assumes you are parked)! Condition: A tire loses 3 or more psi in less than 2 minutes. -
Page 16: Semi Rapid Air Loss Alert
Semi Rapid Air Loss Condition: A tire loses 6 or more psi in 2 to 10 minutes. Alert Description: Intermittent “Beep Beep” Red LED flashes Tire position icon flashes 50% “Leaking” icon appears in lower left corner ... -
Page 17: Normal Pressure Loss Alert
Normal Pressure Loss Condition: Over a long period of time, pressure in a specific tire has dropped 15% below the “baseline” pressure you set up for this position. Example: You originally set up the system for this tire to contain 80 psi. If pressure drops to 68 psi (15% loss), the system will issue an alert. -
Page 18: High Temperature Alert
High temperature warnings 1 & 2 Condition: Internal Temperature of tire exceeds 167°F (75°C): Alert Description: Intermittent “Beep” Red LED & “Temp” Icon will flash Exact digital temperature is displayed Tire position icon will flash Note: To de-activate alarm – press right or left button ... -
Page 19: High Pressure Alert
High Pressure Alert Condition: A tire’s pressure rises 20% above the baseline pressure you had set for that position. Example, if the baseline in the position is 80 psi, the alert would sound if the pressure reached 96 psi (20% up). Alert Description: Intermittent “Beep Beep”... -
Page 20: Setting Up" - Important Setup Information
“Setting Up” Important Setup Information... -
Page 21: Learn Mode" (L) Detailed
“Learn Mode” (L) Detailed: The following description describes a monitor with no tire positions “learned” (all tire position circles will be empty). If positions have transmitters already dedicated, they will be filled in. From “M” Press and hold Left and Right buttons Quick-Tip: simultaneously (that’s like at the same time –... -
Page 22: Pressure Setting Mode" (P) Detailed
Repeat the above until all transmitters are mounted. You MUST EXIT after the last transmitter has been mounted. Press and hold Left and Right buttons simultaneously until the 22 tires disappear and the “L” changes to “M”. At this point you should only see the number of tire positions which have transmitters installed (4, 6, 8, etc.). All other positions will have disappeared. -
Page 23: Baseline Pressures Explained
When you reach your desired pressure, press the center button to confirm and move to next tire position. Repeat the above for all tire positions to be monitored. After all baselines have been set, you MUST EXIT. Press & hold center button for 5 or 6 seconds. Display will “beep”... -
Page 24: Where To Enter Baseline Pressures
The best way to know exactly what pressures to run is by having your vehicle professionally weighed. There are many excellent resources on the web that can provide a wealth of information. One such site is www.RVSafety.com. Where to Enter Baseline Pressures: The TireMinder®... -
Page 25: Multiple Wheel Layouts
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Page 26: Baseline Pressure Layout
Baseline Pressure Layout Highlight where you want the transmitter (layout) for your tires. Write the baseline PSI required for each tire. -
Page 27: Disconnect/Reconnect Modes"(D)
“Disconnect/Reconnect Modes”(D): This feature refers back to an earlier statement where we wrote: “The TireMinder® TM-A1A™ allows you to temporarily disconnect the front or back half of the display. This feature will only be important to you if: A) You are monitoring tires on a Motor Home AND the tires on a towed vehicle/dolly or trailer. B) You are monitoring tires on a truck or SUV AND tires on a 5 wheel or trailer.”... -
Page 28: Reconnect Mode
Press and release the RIGHT button again and the front half (# 1-10) tire positions will disappear (back half will be visible). Press and release the RIGHT button a 3 time and all 22 positions will be back. That was for “practice”! Do it a couple of time to get a better understanding (feel) for the procedure. TIP: disconnecting one section can only be achieved while that section is missing (not visible). -
Page 29: Auto-Search Mode
The reconnected positions will be in the “Auto-Search Mode” (if you scroll to them, you will see 0 PSI and 32°F). It may take up to 20 minutes to update all the reconnected tire information. Auto-Search Mode: This mode is really cool! It all happens with an “M” on the screen and can only be used after all transmitters have been installed. -
Page 30: Booster Installation Detailed
Here’s how: Press and hold the center and Right buttons for 3- 5 seconds. You will hear a double “beep”. All wheel position circles will reset with the pressures showing 0 PSI. The temperatures will all be reset at 32°F (or 0°C). As always when in use, the ANTENNAE SHOULD BE FULLY EXTENDED. -
Page 31: Starting Over" Full Delete Mode
Likewise on the underside of a 5 wheel king-pin works nicely. TIPS: It must be powered 24/7. It should not be powered on by the ignition or any other switch. It only draws 24mA so is not a ... - Page 32 When to delete: If you think you’ve screwed up the installation and want to start over. If someone has removed all the transmitters and you don’t know which goes where. If you are making a major change in RVs and the wheel positions need to be moved (5 wheel ...
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Page 33: Replacing A Single Transmitter
Replacing a Single Transmitter: If you need to replace a single transmitter, first enter the “L” mode. From the “M” mode, press and hold the Left and Right buttons until you see all 22 positions and the letter “L” on the screen. -
Page 34: Units Of Measure (Psi/Bar/Kpa - °F/°C)
(like if you’ve been pushing buttons and are looking at BAR or kPa or °C, etc.), read on or call a TPMS specialist at Minder Research. It’s a two minute fix - Really! If it’s outside Minder’s working hours or you really want to do this yourself, here’s how:... -
Page 35: Booster A Must
YES THE SIGNAL BOOSTER IS NEEDED (MANDATORY, NECESSARY, NOT AN OPTION…..)! Along with the booster, the ANTENNA MUST BE EXTENDED. Here are some estimated numbers. This part is a “No Brainer”. No Booster and Antenna DOWN, 50% chance of experiencing a signal loss (regardless of distance). ... -
Page 36: Auto Sleep Mode - Manual Power Off
A full charge takes approximately 8 hours using a cigarette type outlet or double that time using a USB outlet. Check the number of bars displayed on the battery icon. If you see three bars, the monitor is fully charged. Transmitter Batteries Please dispose of any used lithium batteries properly. -
Page 37: Power On
To manually turn off the system From any mode, press & hold the TOP button until the screen goes completely blank. This will take about 3 seconds. To turn the system back on, just press and release the TOP button. The system will be back in the “M”... -
Page 38: No5 (S) Means No Signal
“no5 (S)” MEANS NO SIGNAL!!: If this appears on the display, it means the monitor has lost the “S”ignal from one or more transmitters. Along with the no5 (S), you will see a red flashing LED and the word SENSOR on the screen. When the backlight turns off, the flashing no5 and “sensor”... - Page 39 Missing Vehicle – “no5 (S)”: The appearance of the “no5 (S)” is inevitable when a towed vehicle/trailer is separated from the towing unit unless you implement the unique “Disconnect Mode” of the TM-A1A™. If you do not use the “Disconnect Mode” but are aware you left the vehicle behind, you may simply ignore the warnings.
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Page 40: Things You Need To Know But Were Afraid To Ask
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Page 41: Aluminum Valve Stems & Galvanic Corrosion
Aluminum Valve Stems & Galvanic Corrosion Please note Minder Research makes two types of transmitters, the TM-2BRASS and the TM-2ALUM. The basic kits come with either 4 or 6 of the TM-Brass type transmitters. These will fit ALL Motor Homes (Class A, B or C), ALL 5 wheel trailers and ALL towables. - Page 42 If that’s still not clear, well, you are just going to have to call us (we really don’t mind). If you have purchased or received the wrong type, simply contact Minder Research and we will arrange to exchange them at no charge.
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Page 43: Valve Extenders
Valve Extenders: These could be considered the “Necessary Evil” many RVers can’t live without. If you are installing new valve extenders, we highly recommend the solid steel type (rather than the flexible mesh or rubber type). If you are mounting TireMinder® transmitters to a valve extender, you must test for leakage using the latest high tech technique. -
Page 44: Accuracy - Pressure Gauges/Tpms
Accuracy of Pressure Gauges and TPMS: No (reasonably priced) pressure gauge is going to be 100% accurate. Likewise, NO TPMS is going to be 100% accurate. What’s important is that they are reasonably close and relatively consistent. You engineers and pilots probably have steam coming out of your ears after that last sentence!! Maybe this will help.…. -
Page 45: Checking Tire Pressures And Temperatures
Checking Tire Pressures and Temperatures: The TireMinder® TM-A1A™ TPMS will constantly monitor all tires which have been programmed. If you wish to check each tire pressure and temperature, press either a RIGHT button OR LEFT button while in the “M” mode. The tire position will be displayed along with its exact pressure. -
Page 46: Transmitter Battery Installation
CR1632 Lithium Battery Installation: Look at the illustration below. Note that the battery slides UNDER the aluminum “bridge”, “clip” or “bracket”. Do NOT place it on top!! Be sure the plus (+) side is up. Incorrect insertion will burn out the circuit or break the solder connection. -
Page 47: O"Hhhh! Rings
If you are not sure of their condition, consider changing them annually when you replace your batteries. Contact Minder Research (phone or web site to order). We can replace them at minimal expense. Please do not try to find them at Home Depot or Lowes. They will cost you more and will not be the right size. We... -
Page 48: Transmitters And Friction
Most end up using Velcro and sticking it beside their left knee (away from the dash and GPS!). For 5 wheelers, we recommend mounting it in the bracket on the rear window (assumes you have an extended cab type truck). You will see it in the rear view mirror and if the red light flashes, your peripheral vision will pick it up instantly. -
Page 49: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications TM-A1A™ Sensor/Transmitter Working Temperature (-20°C--85°C) -4° F to 185° F Working Humidity 0 – 100% Dimensions (23 x 21 x 21 mm) .8” x .8” x .9” Weight (14,1 g) 0.5 oz. Battery Voltage 3V DC (CR1632) Battery Life 1 year Standby Current 500mA... - Page 50 Monitor/Receiver Working Voltage 3V DC Working Temperature (-20°C -- 60°C) -4°F to 140°F Working Humidity 0 – 90% Standby Current 0.1mA Working Current 15mA Dimensions 105 x 60 x 15 mm 4.25”x2.5”x0.6” Signal Receiving Frequency 433.92 MHz Color of Backlight Blue/White Charger Input Voltage...
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Page 51: Warranty & Extended Warranty
This TireMinder® TPMS is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of one year from date of purchase. Should the unit not function as designed, The Minder Research Inc. will repair or replace the section at no charge to the owner. -
Page 52: Contact Information
If service is required return w/copy of bill of sale to: The Minder Research Inc. 3000 SE Waaler Street Stuart, FL 34997 United States of America (772) 463-6522 www.MinderResearch.com info@MinderResearch.com ©COPYRIGHT – The Minder Research Incorporated 2015...
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