Tyrepal Solar User Manual

SOLAR

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

TyrePal Solar

Innovative safety solutions for your peace of mind

TyrePal, Wheel Solutions Ltd, Unit 2 Upper Keys Business Park, Keys Park Road,

Hednesford, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS12 2GE

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Sections Page

1. System Contents 2

2. Monitor Icons 2

3. Important Safety Notes 3

4. Before Installation 4

4.1 Wheel Balancing 4

4.2 Charging The Monitor 4

4.3 Monitor Mounting 4

4.4 Turning On And Off 4

4.5 Tyre Pressures And Alert Levels 4

5. Sensor Installation 5

6. Sensor Battery Replacement 6

7. Re-code the sensors 7

7.1 Settings Mode 7

7.2 Set Units 7

7.3 Set Alert Levels 8

7.4 Normal Display 9

8. Warnings And Alerts 9

8.1 Low Battery Warnings 9

9. Alarm Condition 10

9.1 High Pressure Alert 10

9.2 Low Pressure Alert 10

9.3 High Temperature Alert 11

9.4 Fast Leakage Alert 11

9.5 Sensor Low Battery Alert 11

10. Other Functions 12

11. Technical Specifications 12

11.1 Monitor Specifications 12

11.2 Sensor Specifications 13

12. Managing Tyre Pressures 14

12.1 Effect of Temperature 14

12.2 Service and Warranty 14

CONTENTS

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Monitor accessories

LCD Monitor

USB Cable

DC-DC Power

Stick

y Pad

(1 pc) (1 pc)

Sensor accessories

Adaptor (1 pc)

(1 pc)

TSCU Sensor

Sensor Tool

(1pair)

Hex Wrench

(1pc)

Hex Nut

(4pcs)

Rubber O-Ring

(4pcs)

Dust Shield

(4pcs)

TCSN Sensor

Sensor Tool

(1pair)

Hex Wrench

(1pc)

Hex Nut

(4pcs)

Rubber O-Ring

(4pcs)

Dust Shield

(6pcs)

2. MONITOR ICONS

Solar panel

+

_

Pressure unit: BAR or PSI, User-selectable
Temperature unit: ℃ or ℉, User-selectable

SET

Power On/Off

Power Socket

1. SYSTEM CONTENTS

Icon

Tyre

Tyre

Alarm Status

3

What to expect

Unless you have used this type of TPMS before, you will probably be unaware of what happens to
your vehicles’ tyres whilst driving. The tyres’ pressure and temperature will naturally increase whilst
you are driving your vehicle. This is completely normal and is taken into account when the tyres are
designed and manufactured. You can program alert levels for low and high pressure and also
temperature.

The system is used to monitor the pressure and temperature of each tyre. The system will give an
alert if there is abnormal pressure and / or temperature, making the driver aware that something is
outside of normal parameters. The system can also enhance fuel efficiency, prolong tyre life and
make driving more comfortable. Be sure to read the user guide carefully before installation and keep
the manual safe for future use.

It is highly recommended to read the instructions below before installing the system:
The monitor should be installed inside the vehicle where it does not affect normal driving.

It is your responsibility to ensure that it is suitable for your particular vehicle and that it is working
correctly and properly maintained. Check the sensors and valve stems regularly, as some road
salts can cause corrosion.

The system does not replace the need to carry out regular checks on the condition and wear
of the tyres.

Keep the small parts and especially the batteries out of the reach of children. If a battery is
swallowed, consult a doctor or visit your nearest hospital. Do not hold a battery with metallic
tweezers as it will cause a short circuit and may lead to burning or explosion of the battery.

Do not alter the monitor while driving, if an alert sounds pull over when safe to do so.

It is not normally necessary to turn the monitor off. It has an inbuilt motion detector that automati­cally puts it into sleep mode when no movement is detected for 10 minutes, and when an
external DC power source is not connected.

Normally, and provided there is some charge in the battery, the monitor will wake up when it senses
movement or vibration such as the opening or closing of the car door. If it doesn’t wake up, press
any button to wake the monitor from sleep mode.

The sensors themselves also have inbuilt motion detectors that will put them into sleep mode when
no movement is detected for 10 minutes, this is to save the battery life. When the vehicle starts
moving, the sensors will wake up in a few yards and refresh the data on the monitor.

3. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES

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Before installing the system, ensure that it is suitable for your vehicle.
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The operating pressure of your tyre must be within the range of the system. i.e. 0-6.8bar (0-99psi).

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Check that tyre valve stems are in good condition before fitting the sensors. Do not use the system
with aluminium valve stems.
▪

Do not fit sensors to tyres that have been treated with internal tyre sealant. The sealant may
damage the sensor or impair its actions.
▪

To avoid danger of damaging the sensors, check that sensor valve caps will not protrude excessively
beyond the outside profile of the tyres when fitted.

4.1 Wheel Balancing

The weight of the sensors is within the tolerance normally achieved for wheel balancing, so there is
usually no need for the wheel to be rebalanced after installing the system. If vibration is felt at the
wheel when driving at speed after fitting the system, the wheels must be rebalanced.

4.2 Charging the monitor

The solar panel on the monitor will keep the internal battery charged as long as there is sufficient
sunlight available. Should the battery charge level become low, recharge with the supplied DC
charger (approximately 2.5 hours of charge will fill the battery).

4.3 Monitor Mounting

A re-useable sticky pad is provided for mounting the monitor. Just place the sticky pad on a clean
flat surface and position the monitor on top. Choose a position for the monitor to be located where it
can be seen by the driver without interrupting the view of the road. For security, it can be removed
and hidden while the vehicle is unattended. The pad can be removed and repositioned without
leaving any sticky residue and can be washed in warm water if it gets dusty and loses it’s stickiness.

4.4 Turning on and off

To turn on press and hold the power button until it beeps. It is not normally necessary to turn the
monitor off as it has an inbuilt motion detector that automatically puts it into sleep mode when no
movement is detected for 10 minutes, and when an external DC power source is not connected. To
turn off manually press and hold the power button until it beeps.

4.5 Tyre Pressures and alert levels

The following alert levels are suggested, based on the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended tyre

pressures:
High pressure alert level 20% above recommended pressure

Low pressure alert level 15% below recommended pressure
High temperature alert level 70ºC (factory default)

4. BEFORE INSTALLATION