The DORAN 360M is designed solely to monitor tire pressure. It is not designed
to provide warning of a potential or actual tire blowout.
The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration considers a tire flat
when the pressure is 25% below the tire manufacturers’ recommended operating
pressure.
Table of Contents
PAGE
I.Introduction to the Doran 360RV
Components4
Glossary of Terms4
II.Setup and Installation
1.Monitor Installation
2.Programming the Monitor
A. Programming the Sensor Location7-8
B. Baseline Pressure Programming9-10
C. Programming the Date & Time for Stored Alarm History10-11
D. Programming the Unit of Measure12
E. Delete Sensor Location12-13
F. High Pressure Alarm Programming14
III.Installing the Sensor on the Vehicle
IV.
larm Modes
A. First Stage Alarm for 12.5% Low17-18
B. Second Stage Alarm for 25% Low18-19
C. High Pressure Alarm19
D. Lost Sensor Alarm19
3-4
5-6
6
15-16
V.Normal Mode Accessory Functions
A. Drop and Hook Feature20
B. System Reset Function21
C. Stored Alarm Information33
D. Backlight for Night Operations33
VI.Techs and Tips
A. Frequently Asked Questions22-25
B. Tips25
C. Limited Warranty26
D. Specifications27
The Doran 360RV is a full-time wireless electronic tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
designed to monitor and display tire pressures from 10 psi up to 150 psi. It is capable of
displaying current tire pressure on demand, whether moving or stationary. The
monitoring system and will not prevent tires from losing pressure or failing. However, low
pressure is the leading cause of premature tire failure and the 360RV can provide early notice
of potential problems and assist in maintaining proper pressurization in vehicle tires. The
360RV can be used on all pneumatic tires.
The 360RV consists of two basic components: tire sensors which screw onto the valve stems
of tires, and a monitor. Sensors transmit a coded RF signal and alert if pressure drops. The
monitor displays each tire’s pressure and an audible alert if tire pressures drop. During an alert,
the low tire location is displayed on the monitor, the monitor will display “LOW PRESSURE”,
the current pressure reading for that tire flashes, and an audible alert sounds. The system can
alert at 2 levels: The first alert occurs when pressures drop more that 12.5%. A second more
urgent alert occurs if tire pressures drop more than 25%. As with many RF products, signal
interruption can occur and prevent a signal to reach the monitor. When used properly, the
Doran 360RV will inform the driver of the tire pressures on the vehicle so the operator has the
opportunity to make any necessary adjustments to the air pressure before a serious problem
occurs.
360RV is a
Tires and valve stemsshould be inspected thoroughly prior to installation of the system to
ensure they are in good condition and inflated properly. It is not uncommon to find valve stems
that need replacing when installing the 360RV system. Doran recommends that rubber valve
stems be replaced with metal stems. Some rubber stems have been found to be inferior and
could fail prematurely.
A visual inspection of tires on a regular basis is recommended. The
360RV does not
prevent low tire pressure, it alerts when tire pressures are low, allowing action to be taken.
A damaged Sensor or valve stem can cause pressure loss. Inspect regularly. If repeated
faults are observed, discontinue use of the system and contact Doran Mfg. at: 1-866-816-
7233.
The 360RVcannot prevent tire/wheel overload. Overloading any tire is extremely
dangerous and can cause the failure of any suspension component, not just tires! The only
way to detect overloading is to weigh the vehicle! A vehicle should never be operated if the
weight on any wheel is greater than the design specification! Even a correctly inflated tire can
fail if overloaded.
Tires can fail for other reasons besides low pressure or overloading. Always be on the
alert for any other tire problems as indicated by unusual noises, vibrations, uneven tread wear,
or bulges on the tire! If any of these symptoms occur, have the tires checked immediately by a
professional!
SYSTEM COMPONENTS:
(1) Display Monitor W/ Fused cigarette
lighter receptacle power cord.
(1) Sensors for each tire
(1) Sensor Lock w/ wrenches for each tire
(2) Hook & Loop pads for installing Monitor
(2) Visor Clips
(1) Swivel Base mounting bracket
(3) Suction Cups for Mounting
(3) Visor Clip & Hook and Lock Bracket
(1) Dill Pin Gauge
(1) Installation and Operation Manual
If you are missing any of these components, DO NOT proceed with the installation.
Contact the manufacturer for any missing or replacement parts.
Glossary of terms:
Normal Mode
faults, the monitor will display a green light and the display will show “on”.
: When monitor is monitoring all programmed sensors and there are not any
Alert Mode:When the monitor has received a signal that is outside of the parameters of the
“Normal Operation” an alert will be displayed with icons describing the fault along with an
audible beeping sound. Pressing the Set or Program buttons can turn off the audible alarm.
Baseline Air Pressure: This is the pressure that is programmed into the monitor to identify
what the pressure is to be in each tire position. The monitor will calculate all alarms from this
setting. The baseline pressure should ALWAYS be set when tires are at ambient temperature.
Ambient Temperature: This is the temperature of the outside air. Tires can heat up
significantly which will change the pressure in a tire. If pressures in the tires are set when the
tire temperature is elevated, it can cause the monitor to give alerts because when the tires cool
the pressure will drop and sometimes this will fall 12.5% below the baseline pressure.
RF: The term used to identify Radio Frequency signals.
The 360RV gives the user multiple options for mounting the monitor for viewing. You
have the option to place on the sun visor, attach to the windshield, fasten to the dash,
attach it to the pedestal mount, or the ability to use the hook and loop pads to fasten the
monitor to a flat surface. If you are using the hook and loop pads, we suggest that the
surfaces that you are applying the pads to be cleaned
with alcohol to remove any grease or oils that could
be present. When you have decided on which rear
panel for the monitor that will be correct for your
Figure 1-1
to exit the monitor in the best direction for your application (see Figure 1-1).
A. The convenient way to wire the monitor is to attach the accessory cigarette lighter
adapter on the power cord to the 12-volt power receptacle. This method is the
quickest, however it does not allow you to receive the full benefits of the Doran
application you can then remove the correct small
breakaway spot on the chosen back panel for the wire
360RV. Using the accessory cigarette lighter adapter plug for your power source
will delay information to the monitor if the power is removed when the vehicle is
turned off and the power is removed from the receptacle. However, if the power
remains on to capture the warnings as they happen in the middle of the night, when
you do not want to be disturbed, the monitor could go into warning modes with
alarms activated and flashing lights when you may not want it to in the middle of the
night while people are sleeping. That is why we suggest that you use option “B” for
wiring your monitor.
B. In order to access the full benefits of the system you will need to hard wire the
monitor to the vehicles’ electrical system. The cigarette power adapter will need to
be removed from the power cord and then you will see that there are three wires in
the harness (we suggest that you leave a few inches of wire on so you can use the
plug at a later date for something else). Red is the 12-volt positive constant
connection. This should be connected to a 12-volt power source that is always “on”.
The Blue wire will be the “switched” 12-volt positive connection. This wire should
only be live when the key is in the “ON” position. The BLACK wire is to be
connected to a good ground. This hookup will allow the monitor to receive signals
when the vehicle is not running, and update the monitor in real time. When the key
is turned on you will have the current information for your tire condition immediately
before you begin your next trip.
The monitor is fused internally, however some installers would still prefer to
install an inline fuse for precautions. We suggest an optional 2-amp fast blow fuse
be used for this purpose.
C. The first time the monitor is powered up the display will show “
saying that there are “No Sensors Programmed” to the monitor. It could be that the
sensors that were programmed to the monitor have not reported in to the monitor in
order to lock the sensors into the memory. If this is the case it could take up to 6
minutes for this to happen. If this is the first time you have attempted to install the
system and the sensors have not been programmed into the monitor, the system will
need to be programmed per the following section.
“SET” Used to lock in selections
during programming. Used to
turn on and off the backlight.
(4) Arrow buttons are used to
navigate the screen and select
values in the program mode
nsP”. This is
“PROG” Used to enter the program
modes. Also used to silence alarms.
2. Programming the Monitor
For the monitor to function effortlessly, the user must install the correct data. The
information input to the monitor will allow the monitor to recognize the sensors and wheel
positions as well as the baseline pressures for all tires. This is done in the following steps.
Do not install sensors until all programming is completed and you
have returned to the normal operation mode.
1. Be sure that the power is on. The first time the monitor is switched on; the display
should show “
has not received a new sensor signal yet. If this is the case it could take up to 6
minutes for the sensor to report in if it is already attached to the valve stem. You will
now need to enter into the programming mode if you need to add sensors to the
monitor. If you are entering new sensors into he monitor be sure to leave the
sensors off of the valve stems until the programming is complete.
2. Press and hold the PROG button for approximately 5
seconds, the monitor screen will automatically change
over to the program mode, and then you can release
the button. When you have entered this mode the
monitor will display all of the tire positions and the
word “PROGRAM” will be displayed (see Figure 2-1). As you will see by Figure 2-1
the monitor can be set up to display a motor home pulling a car or trailer, or a car /
truck pulling a trailer.
3. Select a tire position using the arrow buttons and input the 3-digit serial number
located on the sensor into the monitor (see Figure 2-2 for the threedigit number). The monitor will automatically capture the serial
number and information when air pressure is supplied to the sensor
for that wheel position and lock it into the monitor. Be sure to keep
the sensors identified as to which wheel positions they belong so that
you can attach the sensors to their proper location for future
reference. Use the diagram in Figure 2-3 to record the 3 digit numbers onto the
wheel locations that you will be selecting.
nsP”. This will signify that no sensor is programmed, or the monitor
4.Using the arrow keys select the first tire position that you want to program. The
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selected wheel location will be solid. The other wheel positions will only be an
outline. If sensors have already been programmed to the monitor, the only sensor
locations that will be displayed will be the ones that do not have a sensor already
programmed to it. When you have selected the position that you want to program a
sensor to, press the SET button for 3 seconds. This
will cause the first dash (see Figure 2-4) of a threedigit sensor number to blink that will need to be
entered.
5. Using the up and down arrow buttons, change the first
digit to the first corresponding digit of the sensor ID
Figure 2-4
number that you want to program. When you have
selected the correct digit press the right arrow button to
move to the next digit in the display.
6. The center dash (-) of this digit will now blink (see
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Figure 2-5). Use the up and down button to change
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this digit to the number needed for the second digit of
the sensor. When you have selected the correct
number for the center section of this number press the
right arrow button so the remaining dash (-) begins to
flash of the three-digit number (see Figure 2-6).
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7. Adjust this position with the up and down button until
you have the correct number displayed. Pressing the
right or left arrow button will allow you to change one of
the numbers that you have previously selected if
needed.
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8. If you have the correct number displayed, press the SET button for 3 seconds until
the number flashes twice and you hear a beep twice to signify that the sensor ID
number was successfully input to the monitor (see Figure 2-6a).
9. A new position will be highlighted to input another serial number. If you wish to
program another sensor repeat the above steps in Section A.
10. Once you have completed the sensor programming sequence for all tires, press the
PROG button momentarily to move to the next step, this will be the Base Line
Pressure Programming. The monitor will display as shown in Figure 2-7. If you are
completely done with all of the programming operations you can press the PROG
button for 5 seconds and the monitor will return to the normal mode of operation.
This can be done at the end of any section of the program mode when the
programming is completed.
NOTE: To enter directly into this program mode you will need to
press the PROG button for 5 seconds until the “PROGRAM” is
displayed. Then press the PROG button again briefly to enter
this mode (see Figure 2-7 for screen display).
NOTE: to skip this section and go directly to the Programming the Date and Time for Stored
Alarm History Information just press the PROGbuttonbriefly 1 time. The display should look
like Figure2-10.Anytime during this mode you can escape out to the next program mode by
pressing the PROG momentarily.
The baseline pressure has been set in the factory at 100-psi for all wheel positions. We
recommend that you set the baseline pressure at the same pressure as your recommended
Manufacturers’ Operating Tire Pressures for each vehicles tire being monitored. If you want to
change the baseline pressure, or a new sensor is programmed, then follow the procedure
below.
The monitor should now be displaying the wheel positions available to program, the words
PRESSURE, the unit of measure (PSI, Bar, or kPa) and PROGRAM will be displayed as well
as the baseline pressure for the selected wheel position (see
Figure 2-7). The positions that already have sensors
programmed to the monitor will be highlighted at this time (see
Figure 2-8). You can program the air pressure from 5 PSI to
188 PSI, depending on your needs. Each wheel position can be
set with a different baseline air pressure if this is what is needed.
The monitor has been pre-programmed for 100 PSI at each
wheel position. If this is the baseline air pressure that you need
then you will not have to do anything in this mode and can press
the PROG button and go to the next step. If you need to change
the baseline air pressure for a wheel position, continue with
steps 1-4 below:
1. Using the same procedure as done previously, use the arrow buttons to select a wheel
position and press the SET button for 3 seconds. This will cause the first dash or
number to blink (see Figure 2-9) of a three-digit baseline pressure number that will need
to be entered for the tire position selected.
2. The first digit of the three dashes will automatically start to flash. To adjust the air
pressure for the first digit press the up or down arrow button to change the number. For
a number less that 100 you will need to start your number with a 0. For the air pressure
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of 95 PSI your imputed number for the baseline pressure would be imputed as “095”.
3. Press the left or right arrow button to select the next digit. Use the up and down arrow
buttons to change that digit. When you have entered the number that you want, press
the SET button for 3 seconds until the number flashes twice and a double beep is heard
to signify that the number has been locked into the monitor’s memory.
4. A new position will be highlighted to input a baseline air pressure. If you wish to
program another sensor repeat the steps 1 thru 3. If you have completed the sensor
baseline air pressure programming sequence then you can press the PROG button
momentarily to move to the Time and Date -stamp setting mode. If you are done with
the programming operation you can press the PROG button for 5 seconds and the
monitor will automatically return to the normal mode of operation. This can be done in
any section of the program mode when the programming is completed.
C. Programming the Date and Time for Stored Alarm History Information
NOTE: To enter directly into this program mode you will need to
press the PROG button for 5 seconds until the “PROGRAM” is
displayed. Then press the PROG button again briefly 2 times to
enter this mode (see Figure 2- 10 for screen display).
NOTE: to skip this section and go directly to the Programming the Units of Measure just press
the PROGbuttonbriefly 1 time. The display should look like Figure2-17.Anytime during this
mode you can escape out to the next program mode by pressing the PROG momentarily.
1. The first thing that you will adjust is the Year (Y).
Pressing the SET button for 3 seconds will cause the
center digit after the Y to flash (see Figure 2-11). This
should remain a 0 until the year 2010, and then it will be
changed to a 1. Pressing the up and down arrow buttons
will adjust the value of this digit. When you have selected the number that you want,
press the right button to adjust the right digit in the same manner with the up and down
arrow buttons. When you have the proper number displayed for the year (Y) press and
hold the SET button for 3 seconds until the monitor beeps twice and the display flashes
twice. The monitor will now display like Figure 2-12.
2. To adjust the Month (M) you will need to press and
hold the SET button until the center digit flashes. The
months will be displayed as (01) for January thru (12)
for December. Pressing the up and down arrow buttons
will adjust the value of this digit. When you have selected the number that you want
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g
press the right button to adjust the right digit in the same manner with the up and down
arrow buttons. When you have the proper number displayed for the Month (M) press
and hold the SET button for 3 seconds until the monitor beeps twice and the display
flashes twice. The display is shown like Figure 2-13.
3. To adjust the day (d) you will need to press and hold the
SET button until the center digit flashes. Pressing the up
and down arrow buttons will adjust the value of this digit.
When you have selected the number that you want press
Figure 2-13
the right button to adjust the right digit in the same
manner with the up and down arrow buttons. When you
have the proper number displayed for the day (d) press
and hold the SET button for 3 seconds until the monitor
beeps twice and the display flashes twice. The display is
Figure 2-14
shown like Figure 2-14.
4. To adjust the hour (h) you will need to press and hold the
SET button until the center digit flashes. Keep in mind
that the hour will be displayed as a 24-hour clock. An
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example is that 3:00 in the afternoon will be shown on the
clock as h15. Pressing the up and down arrow buttons
will adjust the value of this digit. When you have selected
the number that you want press the right button to adjust
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the right digit in the same manner with the up and down
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arrow buttons. When you have the proper number displayed for the hour (h) press and
hold the SET button for 3 seconds until the monitor beeps twice and the display flashes
twice. The display is shown like Figure 2-15.
5. To adjust the minute (M) you will need to press and hold the SET button until the center
digit flashes. You will notice that the Month and Minute both use the (M). Pressing the
up and down arrow buttons will adjust the value of this digit. When you have selected
the number that you want, press the right button to adjust the right digit in the same
manner with the up and down arrow buttons. When you have the proper number
displayed for the Minute (M) press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds until the
monitor beeps and the display flashes twice. The display is shown like Figure 2-16.
6. This will have brought you back to the (Y) years setting. Press the PROG button
momentarily to move to the Pressure Units Programming Mode (see Figure 2-17). If
you are done with the programming operation you can press the PROG button for 5
seconds and the monitor will automatically return to the normal mode of operation. This
can be done in any section of the program mode when the programming is completed.
NOTE: To enter directly into this program mode you will need to
press the PROG button for 5 seconds until the “PROGRAM” is
displayed. Then press the PROG button again briefly 3 times to
enter this mode (see Figure 2-17 for screen display).
NOTE: To skip this section and go directly to the Sensor Deletion mode just press the PROG
buttonbriefly 1 time. The display should look like Figure2-20. Anytime during this mode you
can escape out to the next program mode by pressing the PROG momentarily.
The next step in the programming
mode is to select the unit of measure
for the air pressure. The monitor is set
from the factory to read in PSI (pounds
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per square inch) this is the default unit
of measure. The monitor is also capable of displaying the air pressure in BAR and kPa (see
Figure 2-18 and 19). If you want the monitor to read in PSI then nothing needs to be done
except to press the PROG button to move into the next section of the programming mode. To
change the units of measure do the following.
1. Press the left or right arrow to select the words PSI, BAR, or Kpa.
2. When you have your selection press the SET button for three seconds and the
selection should blink twice and the beeper should beep twice to confirm the
selection in the monitors’ memory.
3. Press the PROG button to exit this mode and enter into the Delete Sensor Location
mode next. If you are done with the programming operation you can press the
PROG button for 5 seconds and the monitor will return to the normal mode of
operation. This can be done in any section of the program mode when the
programming is completed.
Figure 2-17
E. Delete Sensor Location
This step is only used when a sensor is to be removed from the memory of the monitor. This
would be used to remove a sensor from one position and locate it to a different location, or to
remove a sensor. If deleting a sensor is not necessary at this time, please see the second note
below:
NOTE: To enter directly into this program mode you will need to
press the PROG button for 5 seconds until the “PROGRAM” is
displayed. Then press the PROG button again briefly 4 times to
enter this mode (see Figure 2-20 for screen display).
Figure 2-20
NOTE: To skip this section and go directly to the High Pressure Alarm Programming mode just
press the PROGbuttonbriefly 1 time. The display should look like Figure2-23 or 2-24.
Anytime during this mode you can escape out to the next program mode by pressing the
PROG momentarily. If you want to return to the normal operation mode press and hold the
PROG button for 5 seconds.
The monitor will display the available sensors to delete and the words PROGRAM and
DELETE will be displayed on the screen (see Figure 2-20). If a sensor does not need to be
deleted you can just press the PROG button to go into the final program mode. If a sensor will
need to be deleted you will need to do the following steps:
1. Using the arrow keys select the desired sensor that need
to be deleted. The monitor will only display the wheel
positions that have a sensor programmed to that position.
When you select a position the three-digit number that
was programmed will be displayed so you will be able to
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verify that this is the correct serial number to delete (see
Figure 2-21).
2. When you have selected the location press and hold the
SET button for three seconds. The three-digit number
will flash twice and the beeper will beep twice to confirm
that this position has been deleted. A different position
will be displayed and the tire location that was deleted
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will now be gone (see Figure 2-22).
3. If you have additional sensors that need to be deleted repeat the steps until all required
sensors are deleted. If you need to program deleted sensors to a different location, or
add new sensors to the monitor’s memory simply press the PROG button twice to enter
into the Programming Sensor Location mode (see page 7).
4. When you are finished press the PROG button to enter into the HIGH PRESSURE
program mode, which is the last item to program. If you are done with the programming
operation you can press the PROG button for 5 seconds and the monitor will return to
the normal mode of operation. This can be done in any section of the program mode
when the programming is completed.
NOTE: To enter directly into this program mode you will need to
press the PROG button for 5 seconds until the “PROGRAM” is
displayed. Then press the PROG button again briefly 5 times to
enter this mode (see Figure 2-23 for screen display).
NOTE: To exit this mode press the PROG button for 3 seconds to return to normal operation
mode
The HIGH PRESSURE PROGRAM mode will allow you to set up your monitor to alarm if a
pressure that is 25% higher than the baseline pressure is detected. This feature can assist in
the checking of elevated heat in the tire. Pressures increase with elevated temperature. The
monitor will display HIGH, PRESSURE, and PROGRAM and the center of the screen will
display “on or OFF” (see Figure 2-23 and 2-24). To turn on or off this feature do the following:
1. Using the left and right arrow buttons you will be able to
turn this feature on and off as it is shown in the center of
the display.
2. When your selection has been made, the SET button will
need to be pressed for three seconds to lock the
selection into the memory of the monitor.
3. Pressing the PROG button briefly will rotate you back through the different programming
modes. If you are done with the programming operation you can press the PROG
button for 3 seconds and the monitor will automatically return to the normal operation
mode. This can be done in any section of the program mode when the programming is
completed.
The monitor should now be turned on and it should be in the normal operation mode.
It could take up to six (6) minutes for the monitor to receive the updated signal from
the sensors once the monitor has been activated if the monitor was powered down.
Be sure to inspect and replace any defective or cracked valve stems before
installing the sensors. If replacements are necessary we
suggest replacing the valve stems with a metal stem. It does improve
the life of the stem due to premature failure from drying out and
cracking. Inferior stems have been found in the market and can cause
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extensive damage. The dill valve at each tire position should now be
checked to see if it is in the proper position to allow the sensors to be
activated by the air pressure from the tires. This can be done using the
enclosed Dill Pin Gauge(see Figure 3-1). When the gauge is used it
should depress the dill pin enough to allow air to escape the valve stem
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Dill
Pin
(see Figure 3-2). If air does not escape from the valve stem, then you
must use a Valve stem tool to adjust the dill pin out far enough to allow
Figure 3-2
the dill pin tool to release air from the valve stem. This should not be necessary with the
Doran RV360. The dill pin should not be extracted to the point that air is released all the
time from the valve stem. This should be checked with a bit of soapy water if you do make
an adjustment to the dill valve and after the sensors have been installed.
Keep in mind that tire pressures will increase as you drive. When tires are in motion, the
sidewalls are under stress carrying the load of the vehicle. This energy created by the tires
develops heat, which causes the air in the tires to expand. This can cause air pressure to
increase as much as 10 psi in certain applications. This is normal, and the manufacturers’
recommended cold
running pressures have already taken this into consideration. Always
adjust air pressure when tires are cold or ambient to the baseline pressures that were
programmed into the monitor for each wheel position. Cool temperatures and high altitudes
can cause tires to lose pressure. If a tire is close to its low-
pressure level, an alert can be sounded when pressure
drops overnight due to cooler temperatures. Inflate to proper
level in the morning. If sensors have not been programmed
NOTE: An alert indicates that you are operating your vehicle in a dangerous
condition. When the low pressure light illuminates, STOP and check your
tire(s) as soon as safely possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure.
NOTE: The DORAN360RV will illuminate a flashing low tire pressure warning light
and an audible alarm for three minutes when the inflation pressure in one
or both tires is equal to or less than 12.5 % below the programmed
baseline air pressure. The warning will continue to illuminate as long as
the malfunction exists, whenever the monitor is switched on.
The Doran 360RV has five types of alarm modes. The warning levels are:
12.5% below the programmed baseline air pressure for the first low-level alarm.
The next alarm level is 25% below the programmed baseline air pressure.
There is also a FAST LEAK warning when 2.8 PSI is lost from the tire in less
than 12 seconds.
The optional HIGH PRESSURE warning can be selected when you program the
monitor. This alarm will react when the air pressure increases 25% above the
programmed baseline air pressure.
A LOST SENSOR alarm when the monitor does not receive the RF signal from
the sensor.
FIRST STAGE ALARM FOR 12.5% LOW AIR PRESSURE:
1.
On a first level low pressure alarm the monitor will alarm at 12.5% below the
programmed base line air pressure. When this happens the backlight on the
monitor screen will light up. The green led light will go out, the Red warning light
will begin to flash and the audible beeper will cycle
at 1 flash or beep per second, the alarmed wheel
position will be displayed. The pressure of the low
This feature allows the operator of the vehicle to drop the monitoring of either the front
or the rear vehicle allowing the monitor to only receive the RF signals from the vehicle
that is in close proximity to the monitor.The operator can drop the trailer and still
monitor the car or truck when trips are required without the trailer. The operator of an
RV can drop the tow car if it is not required. The process is as follows:
1. Press the front and rear arrow buttons together
for 3 seconds.
2. All of the programmed wheel positions will be
flashing (see Figure 5-1).
Figure 5-1
3. Press the front or rear button to select the front,
back or both sections for the system to monitor.
The section that is not selected will drop from the
screen (see Figure 5-2 and 5-3).
Figure 5-2
4. When your selection is made press both the front
and rear arrow buttons for 5 seconds and this
will lock your selection into the monitor. You will
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be able to monitor the selected wheel positions
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as you did when the system was fully operational. The monitor will go into the
normal operation mode displaying “On” and the green light will be on if the
signals have been received and they are with-in the baseline air pressure
ranges.
5. To change or return to the fully operational monitor method repeat the
previous instructions in this section. When you change or add a section to the
monitor it can take up to 6 minutes for the monitor to capture all of the signals
that were not previously being monitored. The monitor will return to the
normal mode when all selected sensors have reported in and there are no
When you have finished checking the alarm history the
PROG and SET buttons can be pressed together for three seconds to return to the
normal operation mode.
4. Backlight on for night operation
The backlight will automatically come on for any alarm or if you are viewing the wheel
positions in the normal operation mode. The light does not remain on in the normal
operation mode when “On is being displayed. To turn on the Backlight press the SET
button in normal mode and press it again to turn the backlight off.
VI. TECHS-N-TIPS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DOES THE MONITOR NEED TO BE POWERED BY A LIGHTER ACCESSORY?
No. In fact you will loose some of the benefits of the 360RV if the monitor is wired in
this method. If a hard wire option is utilized the end user then will benefit from the
sleep mode option that the system incorporates. This will allow alarms to be received
by the monitor but will not allow the monitor to display them or allow the audible alarm
to sound until the ignition switch is turned to the “on” position. This way the people are
not disturbed during an inconvenient time, but does allow for the alarm to be received
before the vehicle is moved.
WHY DID I FAIL TO GET A SIGNAL FROM A SENSOR DURING INSTALLATION?
Higher radio frequency (RF) transmissions travel mostly via straight lines and along
line-of-sight pathways. The 360RV sensors are required to accomplish the difficult
task of transmitting a low power FCC approved signal from vehicles’ tires to the
monitor. If a sensor fails to be recognized, move the monitor slightly. The vehicle
could be in what is known as a “Dead Zone”, this is where the signal is not able to
travel because of its surroundings (pole barn siding, metal fence, side of a building).
Moving the vehicle just a few feet can sometimes overcome this problem. The sensor
will need to be removed and re-installed to activate the sensor for it to report quickly to
the monitor. If you are using an optional signal booster kit, reposition the booster for a
possible better reception.
WHY DOESN’T MY MONITOR TURN ON?
If the monitor only turns on when the vehicle is running, a switched cigarette lighter
receptacle is powering it. A red LED will light on the plug when it receives power.
Check fuse in the end of the lighter accessory plug and if needed, replace with a 2
amp fast-blow fuse. If you have hard wired the system to the vehicle, be sure the
ignition switch is on and check to see if either of the fuses that were installed inline has
blown. Replace all fuses with a 2-amp slow-blow fuse.
HOW DO I MUTE THE AUDIBLE ALERT?
Press any button after the alert sounds. This will put the alert in the Quiet Mode. The
green light will have turned off, the alert will be displayed on the screen, and the
backlight will be lit. This will continue until the alarm has been corrected.
WHAT IF THE GREEN LIGHT ON MONITOR DOES NOT LIGHT?
If the green light on monitor does not come on it will signify that something is not
correct with the settings that were input during setup to the monitor. Review the
information on the display and if a proper air pressure is being displayed be sure that
the baseline for the displayed wheel position was entered correctly.
CAN THE MONITOR BE USED INDEPENDENTLY ON FRONT OR TOW
VEHICLE? Yes – see Drop and Hook Instruction PAGE 20.
CAN I STORE MY VEHICLE LONG TERM WITH THE MONITOR ON?
The monitor draws 60mA to 125 mA of power when it is under power and fully
functional. The monitor could drain vehicle's battery over an extended period of time.
Hooking the monitor up to enable the sleep mode will drastically reduce the power
consumption over a long period. If storing for over 3 months, you might consider
unplugging the monitor and removing the sensors for storage. (TIP: Clean egg
cartons or plastic bags work well for storing the sensors.) Each Sensor has it’s own
serial number laser etched into the cover. Be sure to enter these ID numbers in the
diagram on page 7 so sensors can be replaced on the same tire location when reinstalling them, eliminating the need for reprogramming. If a low-pressure alert is
given while in storage, the sensor will alert until the pressure is corrected and could
dramatically affect the battery life of the sensors. Sensor will shut down and stop
transmitting when less than 5 lbs of air pressure are present. When putting system
back on, power monitor first, and then screw sensors onto their original wheel
locations. Pressure reading will display within a few minutes on the monitor. Your
360RV system will now be active.
HOW DO I CHECK THE TIRE PRESSURES?
–The pressures are updated to the
360RV Monitor every 5 minutes under normal circumstances. With the monitor in
Normal Mode, press the SET button and then press the arrow buttons in order to
select a tire’s current pressure to display. When you have finished your inspection
simply press the set button again to return the monitor to the normal mode.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN I REMOVE THE SENSORS TO INFLATE OR CHECK THE
PRESSURE IN MY TIRES? It is recommended that tire pressures be checked
regularly using a quality pressure gauge when the tires are at ambient temperatures.
Remove the sensor, check pressure, and inflate if necessary. When you return the
sensor to the valve stem, the sensor will begin to read the current pressure and return
to its normal operation.
With the 360RV system you can air up a low tire with the tire being warm and replace
the sensor without worrying about the sensor giving a false alarm, like some of the
other systems available on the market.
HOW DO I DELETE A SENSOR?
See page 12 for full details on sensor deletion.
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE IF A LOW PRESSURE ALERT IS SOUNDED?
Immediately pull over and check low tire. Physically check tire and repair. Be sure to
check valve stem for damage. Soap stem to identify any leaks.
WHAT MAKES MY SYSTEM SENSORS TRANSMIT?
Sensors will transmit data to the monitor under the following conditions:
1. Sensors update with a signal every 5 minutes.
2. Sensors transmit any change of pressure recognized from the static pressure.
WHAT CAUSES THE MONITOR TO DISPLAY ALARMS?
1. Air pressure has dropped 12.5% of your baseline tire pressure. This alert will
continuously transmit once per second until low pressure is corrected or a
button is pressed to place Monitor in Quiet Mode.
2. Air pressure has dropped to the second alert level, 25% under your
programmed pressures. Alert will transmit twice per second. If a button is not
pressed, unit will alert until pressure is corrected or up to 15 hours.
3. A sensor is removed from its tire.
4. Air pressure is released from the tire at a rate faster that 2.8 psi in less than 12
seconds. This will initiate a fast leak alert.
DO I NEED TO REBALANCE MY TIRES WHEN USING A SENSOR?
The 2/3 oz. sensor on a typical RV or large truck will not normally necessitate
rebalancing tires. Smaller tires may require rebalancing.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF A SENSOR IS LOST OR DAMAGED?
If a Sensor is lost or damaged and needs replacing, call Doran Mfg. LLC toll free at 1866-816-7233 to order a new Sensor.
MY SENSOR WAS BLOWN OFF, (BLOWOUT) WITH NO ALERT GIVEN
Instant tire failure is rare in comparison to the more common failure caused by gradual
tire deflation. It is possible, during an instantaneous blowout, to have the sensor
blown off the tire before it has had a chance to send a signal to the monitor. The
360RV is not designed for this type of tire failure. Tire failure referred to as a blowout,
is commonly due to low tire pressure resulting in an overheating of the tire sidewalls to
the point of disintegration.The DORAN 360RV is designed solely to monitor tire
pressure. It is not designed to provide warning of a potential or actual tire blowout.
TIPS
TIRE CONDITION: Conduct a regular visual inspection of the vehicles tires. The
sensors are not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the user’s
responsibility to maintain proper amounts of tire pressure and respond accordingly to
warnings and alerts. Low tire pressure is not the only problem associated with tires.
Therefore, symptoms such as bulges, uneven tread, abnormal noise, etc. should
immediately be brought to the attention of a professional.
ROTATING/REPLACING TIRES: When rotating or replacing tires, mark wheel
location of each sensor. Remove sensors and store in bags or in an egg carton until
work is done, and then return the sensors to their original wheel location. You can
also delete the sensor positions on the Monitor (page 12), and reinstall the sensors per
the instructions on page 6.
RF (Radio Frequency) PRODUCTS: The Doran 360RV utilizes RF technology to
transmit a signal between the sensor and the monitor. RF signals are subject to
interference from many types of signals and products, which can cause errors in the
operation of the product. As with cell phones and other types of electronics using RF
signals, signal interruption can occur and cause a lost signal transmission.
REMOTE ANTENNA or INTERIOR / EXTERIOR BOOSTER FOR UNIQUE
APPLICATIONS: Due to the unique features of RF signals and the construction and
interference from electronics on some RVs and Trucks, a coaxial antenna or RF
Booster may be necessary. If needed, contact Doran Mfg., LLC at: 1-866-816-7233.
COOL TEMPERATURES AND HIGH ALTITUDE: These conditions may cause tires
to lose pressure. If a tire is close to its low-pressure level, an alert can be sounded
when pressure drops overnight due to cooler temperatures. Inflate to proper level in
the morning.
DORAN
normal use during the one-year period following the date of purchase by the original end-user. This Limited
Warranty applies only to claims made by the original end-user and cannot be assigned, transferred or conveyed to
any subsequent users. The exclusive remedy for any product determined by DORAN Mfg. LLC to be defective
within such period shall, at the sole option of DORAN Mfg. LLC, be the repair or replacement of such defective
product, or the refund of the purchase price therefore. No other remedy shall be available.
360 RV is warranted against defects in material or workmanship that result in a product failure under
EXCLUSIONS FROM COVERAGE
abuse, unauthorized repair or alteration, circumstances where the DORAN 360RV is improperly installed or
improperly wired contrary to the DORAN
other casualty, including, without limitation, acts of God or exposure to abrasive or corrosive materials or
pollutants, or attributable to collision or other accidents involving motorcycles upon which the D
installed.
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WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL OF ALL OTHER
OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF DORAN MFG. LLC. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT,
AND FOR NO CAUSE WHATSOEVER, SHALL DORAN MFG. LLC HAVE ANY LIABILITY TO ANY PARTY IN
EXCESS OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT IN QUESTION.
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apply to the DORAN
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except as authorized in writing.
: THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
: This Limited Warranty is a complete and exclusive statement of the warranties which
360RV. There are no express or implied warranties beyond those expressly stated above.
STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
or warranty must be commenced within one year after the cause of action has accrued.
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shall be accepted. Sender is responsible for all costs incurred in the removal or reinstallation and shipping of the
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APPLICABLE LAW
exclusive venue for any dispute in connection with the purchase or use of the product shall be the state and
federal courts of general jurisdiction located in Hamilton County, Ohio U.S.A.
: Products determined to be defective within the terms of this Limited Warranty should be returned
: The internal laws of the State of Ohio, U.S.A. shall govern this Limited Warranty, and the
SPECIAL NOTICE TO CONSUMERS
(1) Some states do not permit disclaimers or term limitations of implied warranties so that the
disclaimers and limitations in this Limited Warranty may not apply to you;
(2) Some states do not permit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages so that the exclusions and limitations in this Limited Warranty may not apply to
you; and
(3) This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that
vary from state to state.
: Subject to the limitations and exclusions set forth in this Limited Warranty, the
: This Limited Warranty does not apply to any claims arising from misuse,
360RV product instructions; or damage or defect attributable to fire or
ORAN360RV is
ORAN Mfg. LLC,
. In purchasing the DORAN 360RV you agree that any action for breach of contract
ORAN Mfg. LLC for return authorization. No unauthorized returns
: If you have purchased this product for person, family or household use:
Sensor Transmit Range Approx. 100’ (line of sight)
Operating Frequency 434.1 MHz FM
Operating Temperature Range -40 F to +257F
Storage Temperature Range -40F to +257F
Sensor Weight Approx .85 oz
Sensor Dimensions 1.31”h x 1.16: diameter
Sensor Batteries Internal, non-rechargeable
Sensor Pressure Range 10 to 188 psi +/- psi over operating pressure range
Sensor Low Voltage Shutdown 2.2 Volts
MONITOR
Monitor Power Requirements 12 VDC; typically draws 25 mA in the standby mode.
Less than 100 mA when Alarmed.
Monitor Dimensions 5.7”w x 2.165”h x 1.1” d
Monitor Weight 5.4 oz
Monitor Power Cord Plug Cigarette plug adapter or hard wire
Monitor Tire Positions 1 to 34 positions
Sensor Alarm Trigger Settings 12.5% and 25% below the original tire inflation level
Doran 360RV systems comply with Part 15
Class B of the FCC Rules.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE,
AND
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE THAT
MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION
THE DORAN
WITH ALL DEVICES THAT USE RF SIGNALS, THE SIGNAL CAN BE
INTERRUPTED. THE DORAN
OPTIMALLY TO OVERCOME THE INTERFERENCE THAT CAN BLOCK RF
SIGNALS. AS WITH ALL RF PRODUCTS, NO SIGNAL GUARANTEE CAN BE
MADE.
360RV IS A DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING TIRE PRESSURES. AS