Tyrepal TC215 User Manual

TyrePal Limited, Unit 2 Glen Industrial Estate, Essendine, Stamford, PE9 4LE. United Kingdom

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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

TC215

User manual

TyrePal Limited, Unit 2 Glen Industrial Estate, Essendine, Stamford, PE9 4LE. United Kingdom

Tel: [phone] e-mail: [e-mail] www.tyrepal.co.uk

© TyrePal Ltd 2013 TC215E 20130319

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CONTENTS

1. SYSTEM COMPONENTS .................................................... 3

1.1 Monitor and accessories ............................................. 3

1.2 Sensors ..................................................................... 3

1.3 Optional components ................................................. 3

1.4 Monitor layout and controls ........................................ 4

1.5 Screen icons .............................................................. 4

2. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES .............................................. 4

3. BEFORE INSTALLATION .................................................... 5

3.1 Wheel balancing......................................................... 5

3.2 Battery charging ........................................................ 5

4. INSTALLATION ................................................................. 6

4.1 Install and register the sensors ................................... 6

4.2 Alternative registration by proximity ............................ 7

4.3 Alternative registration by direct input of code ............. 7

4.4 Set units and alert levels ............................................ 8

4.5 Install the monitor...................................................... 9

4.6 Connect the power ..................................................... 9

5. OPERATION .................................................................... 10

5.1 Sleep mode ............................................................. 10

5.2 Alerts ...................................................................... 10

5.3 Backlight ................................................................. 11

5.4 Connecting and disconnecting a trailer ...................... 11

5.5 Replacing sensor batteries ........................................ 12

6. TESTING THE SETUP....................................................... 12

7. SMART TRANSCEIVER (OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT) ............... 13

7.1 Operation as a signal repeater .................................. 13

7.2 Operation for trailer exchange .................................. 13

7.2.1 Enter tractor and trailer IDs ................................ 13

7.2.2 Code the Transceiver for trailer exchange ............ 14

7.2.3 Exchanging a trailer............................................ 14

8. TROUBLESHOOTING AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION .... 14

9. SERVICE AND WARRANTY ............................................... 15

10. SPECIFICATION SUMMARY ............................................ 15

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TyrePal Limited, Unit 2 Glen Industrial Estate, Essendine, Stamford, PE9 4LE. United Kingdom

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1. SYSTEM COMPONENTS

1.1 Monitor and accessories

1.2 Sensors

The system is compatible with different types of TyrePal TC215 sensors. This manual is
based on the standard external sensors, but your system may contain a different type
which will be described in supplementary sheets.

1.3 Optional components

The system may be supplied with optional parts such as a
Smart Transceiver. This is used to extend the range of the
sensor signals and can also store trailer settings to simplify
exchanging trailers in a fleet.

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1.4 Monitor layout and controls

1.5 Screen icons

Tyre position icon

Monitor battery icon (fully charged) (requires charging)

Sensor low battery icon

2. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES

The TyrePal system can help you maintain tyre pressures for safety, fuel economy, tyre life
and environmental impact.

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. 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.

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3. BEFORE INSTALLATION

Before installing the system, ensure that it is suitable for your vehicle.

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Check that the operating pressure of your tyres is within the range of the system.
i.e. 0 - 13bar (0-188psi).

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Check that tyre valve stems are in good condition before fitting the sensors. We
do not recommend using the system with aluminium valve stems.

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

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To avoid danger of damage to the sensors, check that sensor valve caps will
remain within the outside profile of the tyres when fitted.

If the distance from the rear wheels to the monitor is greater than about 7 metres, we
recommend the use of a TyrePal Smart Transceiver to increase the range of the sensors
and improve the stability of the system.

3.1 Wheel balancing

For heavy vehicles, the weight of the sensors is within the tolerance achieved for wheel
balancing, so there is usually no need for the wheels to be rebalanced after installing the
system. Lighter vehicles such as passenger cars are more sensitive to wheel balance, so if
vibration is felt when driving at speed after fitting the system, the wheels must be re­balanced.

3.2 Battery charging

The monitor is powered from an internal rechargeable battery that may need to be
charged before first use. A full charge will last for about 60 hours. It should only be

charged using the supplied cigarette lighter lead or wired into the 12-24V sys­tem.