TireMoni TM-240, TM-260 User guide

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Supplier: Distributor:

tpm-systems AG tpm UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Romanshornerstr. 117 Gewerbepark 26
CH-8280 Kreuzlingen, Switzerland D-86687 Kaisheim
Fon: [phone] Fon: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
HRA Thurgau: CH-170.3.028.628-4 email: [e-mail]

TireMoni Checkair

TM-240 and TM-260

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Operating Instructions

Revision v0.9 – 2011

TIREMONI TM-240/TM-260 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

Contents

PRECAUTIONS 3
THE MAIN PURPOSE OF TIREMONI TM-260 4
THE FEATURES OF TIREMONI TM-260 4

NSTALLATION

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PERATING CONCEPT

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ELIABLE AND ROBUST

LOCATION OF CONTROLS ON LCD MONITOR 6
DESCRIPTION GRAPHICAL USER-INTERFACE 8
GETTING STARTED 8

YSTEM-DIAGRAM

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INSTALLATION 9

Installation of LCD monitor 9
Power on LCD monitor 10
Installation of tyre pressure sensors 11

Installation of LCD monitor to the front windshield or dashboard 15

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 18

M

ONITOR BASIC FUNCTIONS

Location of function controls 18
Screen content and basic operation 18
Definition of buttons 19

DVANCED SETTINGS WITH BUTTONS

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DVANCED FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS

OPERATING THE SYSTEM 27

NITIALISATION

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AIN SCREEN

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LEEP MODE

BNORMAL TYRE PRESSURE OR TEMPERATURE

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Tyre Pressure below lower warning threshold 28
Tyre Pressure above upper warning threshold 29
Tyre Temperature above Upper Warning Threshold 29
Monitor Battery runs out of power 30
Sensor: Battery running low 30

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 31
TROUBLESHOOTING 31
PACKAGE CONTENTS 33
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 34
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 35
CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY 35
WEEE – DISPOSING OF ELECTRICAL INSTRUMENTS 35

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Insert Batteries in Sensors 12

Installation of 3-Way Adapter (purchase separately)

Installation of monitor bracket 15

Mount LCS monitor to mounting bracket 16

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TIREMONI TM-240/TM-260 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

Sensor-Specification

Frequency 433,92 MHz
Measuremen range 0 - 12 Bar (0 – 180 psi)
Accuracy Pressure ± 0,2 Bar、Temperature ±2 °C
Operaing voltage 3V DC
Operating temperature -40 °C ... 125 °C
Battery life 1 - 2 years (depends on working hours per day)
Dimensions Diameter 20.5mm X Height 20mm
Weight 10 g (±1)

Monitor Specification

Frequency 433.92 MHz
Operating voltage 3V DC
Battery life 1 year (depends on working hours per day)
Operating temperature -20°C ... 80°C

Dimensions Width 102 mm X Height 75 mm X Depth 29 mm
Weight 145 g

In accordance with legal rules this instrument is subject to a warranty period of 24 months from
date of order. A copy of the sales slip is sufficient proof of purchase in case of a complaint
under warranty. Damages that can be ascribed to wear, transport, overloading, neclecting the
operating manual or inappropriate handling will not be covered under this warranty. The same
holds for expendables, e.g. batteries. The manufacturer is not liable for indirect consequences
and damages. The warranty period is not extended or renewed by any possible repairs. Claims
under this warranty are only accepted if the instrument is returned complete and free of charge
to the dealer, distributor or manufacturer.

Product Specifications

Conditions of Warranty

form of recycling. This way you are helping to avoid potentially hazardous substances to
contaminate our environment.

WEEE – Disposing of Electrical Instruments

Instruments that are marked with the marking shown, must not be disposed of in
household waste. You are obliged to dispose of such electronic instruments
separately. Please consult your local authority about the possibilities of suitable
disposal. With the separate disposal you are returning obsolete devices to a suitable

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Model

Description

Picture

TM-240 TM-260 Unit
TM-260/280
tyre pressure
sensor

4 6 pcs.

CR1632 Battery
for sensors

4 6 pcs.

Allen wrench

1 1 pcs.

Anti theft
protection ring

4 6 pcs.

Hex lock screw

4 6 pcs.

Optional (not in
package)
3-Way Adapter

4 6 pcs.

Allen wrench

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.
The declaration of conformity can be obtained with:
tpm UG, Gewerbepark 26, D-86687 Kaisheim or with the responsible importer.

TIREMONI TM-240/TM-260 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

Precautions

Please choose the installation location carefully so that the LCD monitor will not interfere

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driver when driving.
1、 Please make sure that the LCD monitor is firmly fixed to the windshield or

dashboard.
When reading tyre pressure figures from LCD monitor, please take care of driving

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2. Please make sure the LCD display can receive signals from all tyre pressure sensors.

3. TireMoni WTPMS provides a unique anti-theft tool to prevent sensors from being stolen.

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5. If tyre pressure is drooping or dropping quickly, please stop car immediately to find out if

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7. TireMoni WTPMS has mechanisms to avoid interfering /being interfered with other

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9. It is natural that tyre pressure will decrease over time by diffusion but not caused by the

10. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this

Video Channel – TireMoni Support Videos:

You can find instructions contained in this manual also in video format.
Please visit your video channel on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/tpmsys

International:

Deutsch: TireMoni TM-240/260 Handbuch: www.tiremoni.com/Downloads.html
English: TireMoni TM-240/260 User Manual www.tiremoni.co.uk/Downloads.html
Français: TireMoni TM-240/260 Manuel d’Utilisation www.tiremoni.fr/Downloads.html
Italiano: TireMoni TM-240/260 Istruzione d’Uso www.tiremoni.it/Downloads.html
Nederlandse: TireMoni TM-240/260 Gebruikers Handboek www.tiremoni.nl/Downloads.html

safety.

You can decide whether to install it or not.
Please double confirm if sensors are fitted tightly. If necessary, please spread detergent
water on the valve stem to check for any air leakage.

tyre is deflated or any other problem is happening.
The monitor will automatically make connections in the whole system when the car starts
to run. It is normal that some tyre pressure figures might not be updated immediately if
there is no change of tyre pressure in those tyres.

signals.
Many environmental factors cause tyre temperature to rise and fall as well. For example,
hot weather or warm tyres will lead to rising tyre pressure.

installation of the tyre pressure monitoring system. TireMoni WTPMS always displays the
real figure of tyre pressure.

manual, please consult your nearest TireMoni dealer or visit
www.tiremoni.co.uk/FAQ.html.

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The Main Purpose of TireMoni TM-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:
 Improves ride performance and handling

Tyre pressure has a huge influence on driving characteristics.

 Decreases the chance of a tyre blowout

It is very critical to keep tyre pressure in good condition when driving, especially when
buses or trucks are carrying people or dangerous materials such as poisonous substances,
oil, etc.

 Reduces labour of tyre pressure inspections

 Does not add much maintenance cost

 Less downtime

 Reduces fuel expenses

 Extends tyre life

 Increases return on investment

Multi-wheel trucks require a lot of time for human inspection of tyre pressure. It goes
without saying that there is no chance to monitor tyre pressure while driving.
The TireMoni system provides a very clear picture of tyre pressure status among all tyres.

Advanced designs to give the best convenience to all drivers by wireless/ cordless design,
external sensors, etc.

Real time monitoring gives you tight control of your tyre pressure and temperature and
avoids unexpected accidents caused from abnormal tyre pressure and temperature.

Fuel efficiency is reduced by one percent for every 3 P.S.I. of under inflation. It is for sure
that tyre pressure is also one of the important factors to reduce petrol consumption.

Research finds that running tyres 20% underinflated can reduce tyre life by up to 50%. It
is crucial to keep tyre pressure at the right level (right tyre pressure figures for each tyre
normally suggested by your car manufacturer)

Concludes advantages mentioned above, by taking care of tyre pressure with simple Tyre
Pressure Monitoring System, gains are much more than what you expect.

The Features of TireMoni TM-260

TireMoni WTPMS (Wireless Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) –

maximizing uptime and improving safety- The New WTPMS Standard- TireMoni Tyre Pressure/
Temperature Monitoring Solutions
TireMoni is the leading WTPMS solution for car and trailer, caravans, motorhome and light
trucks. By continuing to develop new and better TPMS designs and manufacturing
technologies, TireMoni has helped improve safety issues and reduce operational costs. The
major milestone of TireMoni truck WTPMS is the introduction of a lightweight valve cap sensor
design. The extremely lightweight, compact sensor has been specifically designed to simplify
and reduce installation time. Now there is no need to sacrifice tyre maintenance efforts to gain
safety. Through wireless technology, tyre pressure and temperature information is displayed on
the friendly Graphic User Interface (LCD monitor).

TireMoni WTPMS series is available in configurations to fit all types of vehicles- including car
and trailer, caravan, motorhome, transporter, light truck, bus, agriculture, ambulance, trailer, etc.

is a powerful tool for

TIREMONI TM-240/TM-260 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

Package contents

Description Picture Qty

TM-260 LCD­monitor

AA 1.5 V
Battery for
monitor

User manual 1 pcs.
Mounting
bracket with
suction cup

Cigarette
adapter cable

1 pcs.

2 pcs.

1 pcs.

1 pcs.

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2. No connection to any sensor

In this example F1 (front left) no connection to sensor

A. Please make sure if sensors is screwed on where it should be.
B. Please make sure if sensor has battery inserted.
C. Battery has no power after use for a long time. Battery could run out of power and we

suggest to replace with new battery
Please make sure if your sensor has mixed with other systems’. As each sensor has its

D.

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unique identified number and monitor can only receive pre-loaded identified number
in each tyre position.

E. On larger vehicles (e.g. motorhomes >3,5 to) it can occur that the radio range of the

(rear) sensors is too low. For this case a repeater/booster (optional) can be added to
the system. Please contact your TireMoni dealer or visit http://shop.tiremoni.com

F. If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest TireMoni

dealer or contact TireMoni support: www.tiremoni.com/FAQ.html

3. 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.

4. 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.

When temperature is below -25°C, the response time could be slower in LCD monitor

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6. Monitor in the ‘sleep mode’

Temporarily parking the truck or driving truck in a stable speed, which could let monitor
get into ‘sleep mode’. It is a special design for power-saving purpose. You can simply
slightly shock monitor or press any of buttons to wake it up.

7. Please make sure the surface of glass is clean and flat to give the best fitness to monitor

bracket. Otherwise, the monitor could drop off

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8. Tyre pressure will be always changing by many environmental factors:

One of key factors is tyre temperature: Tyre pressure will rise by 4 P.S.I. for every 10 °C
temperature rise when at room temperature of 25 °C.

TIREMONI TM-240/TM-260 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

Installation

 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.

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Please note: It is recommended to install TireMoni sensors on suitable metal valves:
Suitable length so that the sensor does not protrude from the rim and suitable valve
type so that the forces are held by the valve case and not the gasket (e.g. Valve
series ASC made by Alligator, see http://shop.tiremoni.com ).

 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. Valve extenders are under pressure when the sensor is installed; use
only suitable models! (Standard plastic extenders are NOT suitable for use with
TireMoni!)

 Wireless and cordless: wireless sensors and LCD monitor ensure a quick and easy

installation.

 Battery-powered: Battery powered LCD monitor and sensor and battery low

indicators on the monitor can remind driver of battery power status in all tyres.

 Light and compact sensor: extremely lightweight and compact sensors with

specially designed electronics.

Operating Concept

 Graphical user interface: Powerful graphical user interface for rapid

understandings of tyre status.

 Real-time: high accuracy, real-time monitoring of tyre pressure and temperature.
 Adjustable: fully adjustable pressure and temperature warning thresholds

separately for each axle.

 Warnings: The driver will be alerted when abnormal status of tyre pressure easily

from 3.5” LED panel or from beep sounds.

 3-way adapter design (optional accessory): new design of 3-way adapter

allows users to inflate tyre without removing sensors

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Reliable and Robust

 Anti-theft tool for sensor: all electronic sensors can be locked in place to prevent

theft.

 Sensors are changeable in the very unlikely event of defect or damage, so down

time is minimal.

 Ensure signal accessibility by providing peripheral signal integrity technology.
 Strict environmental test have proven its reliability.
 180 P.S.I: Tyre pressure can support up to 180 P.S.I.
 Corrosion protection: metal section is completely immersed in rust preventative

coating for increased service life and reduced downtime. Rust preventative coating is
applied for durability. In addition we recommend installation using a suitable anti­rust installation spray

 Extendable Range

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: For trucks and large motorhomes and in cases where the radio
range of the sensors is not up to desired level, a range extender can be added to the
system. See http://shop.tiremoni.com

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LCD

On/Off

Temperature

Mute

Screw hole for

Battery cover

Connector for cigarette

Backli

ght

Location of Controls on LCD Monitor

Monitor Description

Antenna

Monitor

Switch

mounting
bracket

lighter adapter cable

TIREMONI TM-240/TM-260 TYRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

Additional Information

Under normal conditions, sensor batteries will last approximately 1~2 years. (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

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Notes on Batteries

 Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed,

immediately consult a doctor

 Wipe the battery with dry cloth to assure a good contact.
 Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery. (+ away from sensor, -

towards sensor)

 Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
 Battery may explode if mistreated
 Do not recharge, cut or burn batteries.

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Front view of monitor

Monitor bracket description

Mounting bracket

Rear view of monitor

Mounting hook

Set screw

Monitor holder

Adjustment of view

Ball type holder

Bracket stand

Troubleshooting

The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures

1. Indications disappear from / do not appear in the display
A. Please make sure that power switch is on.

Please make sure taht monitor has battery inserted.

B.
C. Be sure the power of battery is sufficient.
D. Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the batteries.
E. If you use power cord, make sure that it is not disconnected.

Please make sure if battery has no power after use for a long time. Battery could run

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out of power and we suggest to replace with new battery

G. Please make sure if the system is in ‘sleeping mode’ as the ‘sleeping mode’ will be

triggered when system has been in idle for more than 10 minutes. It is for power­saving purpose. You can bring the system back to work by shocking the monitor
slightly or by pressing any of the buttons on the monitor

H. If these solutions do not help improving the situation, consult your nearest TireMoni

dealer or visit www.tiremoni.com/FAQ.html

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