Bendix-commercial-vehicle-systems SMARTIRE TPMS OPERATORS MANUAL Manuel d'utilisateur

1 Operator’s Manual

101.3 HOW DOES THE SMARTIRE™ TPMS SYSTEM WORK? 1. The SmarTire™ Wireless Gateway receiver creates a wireless bubble around a vehicle allowing va

11 For example, a tire inflated to a CIP of 105 PSI at 65°F will increase in pressure to 125 PSI at 152°F and decrease in pressure to 97 PSI at 3

12 The charts above are to be used as a guide only. Always refer to the tire / vehicle manufacturer’s recommendations for minimum cold inflation

13equilibrium (125 PSI). The tire will then be running 50°F hotter than it should be, causing more tire wear and the potential for a catastrophic

14 SmarTire™ Tire Pressure Monitoring System by Bendix CVS Section B: System Programming S E C T I O N

15IMPORTANT READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION This SmarTire™ kit is pre-programmed and ready to use, subject to your application: 

163.0 CONFIGURING & CUSTOMIZING YOUR SMARTIRE™ SYSTEM During the installation process, the default settings for SmarTire™ TPMS should be cus

17 3.2.2 Communications Setup To setup communications over J1939: 1. Connect the Gateway connector on the SmarTire™ harness to the vehicle’s Ga

188. If the adaptor is correctly installed and identified, the TPM system details will be filled in at the bottom of the screen with information

192. To specify how many axles are present on the vehicle, click on the check mark after the last axle on your vehicle. Darkened axles and tire

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207. To save the settings you’ve entered into the Wireless Gateway Receiver, click ‘Save Configuration’ on the Axle Configuration screen. To sa

212. Select the tire you wish to program. 3. Each sensor has a unique ID that the Gateway Receiver uses to identify it. You can either ente

22Gateway Sensor Learn a. To have the Gateway Receiver detect a sensor’s ID, click the ‘Learn Selected Sensor’ button in the SmarTire™ Diagnosti

23 SmarTire™ Tire Pressure Monitoring System by Bendix CVS Section C: SmarTire™ Display Operation S E C T I O N

244.0 DISPLAY OVERVIEW: ALERTS SMARTIRE™ Display Dual Light Display Note: If you

255.0 USING SMARTIRE™ TPMS 5.1 GETTING STARTED When the vehicle’s ignition switch is turned on, the SmarTire™ system will power up and the di

26 To check your tire pressure, temperature, and pressure deviation: 1. Starting from the TPMS Ready screen, press the right button once and t

27The default setting triggers the pressure deviation alert when a tire is 10% under- or over-inflated. This setting can be customized by the use

28 Low Sensor Battery Alert A Low Sensor Battery Alert will be displayed for a given sensor when it is near the end of its battery life. Typica

29 Dual Light Display Light Appearance Alarm On Solid Critical Low Pressure Flashing Pressure Deviation Top Off No Alarm On Solid High Temper

3 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SMARTIRE™ TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM BY BENDIX CVS Thank you for purchasing the SmarTire™ Tire Pressure Monitoring Syste

30Message Cause & Solution ERROR – RE-ENTER VALUE Cause: The value being entered was not accepted due to increased network traffic. Solutio

31 Below is a list of menu items available in Setup Mode and their application: Menu Item Application Change Units Use this menu item to chang

32 5.6.2 Changing the Alert Thresholds The “Vehicle Parameters” (vehicle params) function is used to adjust the default thresholds for the pre

332. When in the Setup Mode, press the left button until “Axle Params” is highlighted. Then press the right button to select the function. 3.

345.6.5 Display Contrast Follow the instructions below to modify the contrast of the display: 1. Enter the Setup Mode using the steps outlined

35 5.6.7 Learning Sensors into the Wireless Gateway Receiver In order for the display to show information specific to a given tire location, th

36 B. If using the SmarTire™ LF Tool:  Turn the SmarTire™ LF Tool ON by pressing and holding the On/Off/Mode Select button for 2 seconds.  P

375.6.8 Selecting a new Vehicle Profile Definition If the vehicle profile definition changes, for example, in the event of converting from a rea

38 5.6.9 Changing the Password A four digit, numerical password is required to enter the Setup Mode. The default password is ‘0000’. Follow the

39 SmarTire™ Tire Pressure Monitoring System by Bendix CVS Section D: System Installation - Electrical S E C T I O N

4 WARNING! PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH: When working on or around a vehicle, the following gener

406.0 SYSTEM INSTALLATION: ELECTRICAL 6.1 TOOLS REQUIRED Installing the Receiver 1. Two ¼ -20 (M6X1) flange head cap screws with lock washers

41Straight Trucks, Buses, OTR Vehicles 1. Dash-mounted display connects to Wireless Gateway Receiver. 2. Wireless Gateway Receiver connects t

42 Avoid placing the antenna close to the ground or having it point downwards – instead face the antenna horizontally or point it up into the v

43 6.3 STEP 1: INSTALLING THE RECEIVER AND DISPLAY 1. The Wireless Gateway Receiver has a built-in antenna capable of receiving wireless signal

44for a better fit. For systems using a dual-light display, identify connector P7 in the vehicle wiring harness diagram - 260.0275 (not included

453. Locate the ABS ECU power supply line or junction box on the trailer chassis. Plug the ABS Power Splice from the trailer harness into the po

46Note: For sliding suspension trailers, route all cables along the vehicle’s existing umbilical harness to avoid damage when the slider is moved

476.4 STEP 2: ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING THE ANTENNA(S) 1. The Wireless Gateway Receiver has an internal antenna that will pick up wireless sign

485. PIFA Antenna (part #: 240.0162): A. Remove PIFA from plastic bag and uncoil 2ft TNC connector cable. B. Following step 2, locate a spot a

49 NOTE: These antenna locations are only suggestions as every vehicle is different.

5 TABLE OF CONTENTS SmarTire™ Tire Pressure Monitoring System by Bendix CVS... 3 SmarTire™ T

506.5 WIRELESS GATEWAY RECEIVER SPECIFICATIONS 6.5.1 Power, Mounting, and Environmental Requirements  Operating voltage range 8.5 – 36V  Typ

51 6.5.3 Wireless Gateway Connector Pin Description Line Colors versus Pin Numbers for SmarTire™ Harnesses (configuration may vary by harness

52 Overall depth of unit (back of bezel to the end of the connector): 2.55 in.  Bezel thickness: 0.240 in (6.069 mm).  Bezel diameter: 2.

536.7 VEHICLE WIRING HARNESS: LIGHT Part No: 260.0309

546.8 WIRING HARNESS: TRAILER Part No: 260.0297/98

55 SmarTire™ Tire Pressure Monitoring System by Bendix CVS Section E: System Installation – Tire Sensors S E C T I O N

567.0 SYSTEM INSTALLATION: TIRE SENSORS 7.1 SENSOR OVERVIEW SmarTire™ TPMS offers two types of tire sensors; a standard tire sensor (orange) th

577.2 TOOLS REQUIRED Installing the Sensors 1. 5/16" or 8 mm hexagon driver 2. Metal cutter 3. Torque wrench* 4. Tire changing equipment

587.4 RE-MOUNTING TIRES AFTER A SENSOR HAS BEEN INSTALLED Please read this section carefully and follow each step precisely to ensure you do not

592. Advance the wheel clockwise to pass both beads over the rim flange simultaneously. The tire should mount onto the wheel without contacting

6 Section F: Troubleshooting ...63 8.0 Troubleshooting Guide...

607.4.5 Dual Wheel Assemblies In order to accommodate SmarTire™ system programming, dual wheels MUST always be mounted on the vehicle with the v

61 7.5 REMOVING A TIRE THAT HAS A SMARTIRE™ SENSOR INSTALLED This section outlines the correct methods for removing a tire from a wheel that is

62 7.6 TIRE SENSOR SPECIFICATIONS Standard Tire Sensor (with cradle) Always On Tire Sensor (with cradle) Power Internal Lithium Battery Inte

63 SmarTire™ Tire Pressure Monitoring System by Bendix CVS Section F: Troubleshooting S E C T I O N

64 8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 8.1 SMARTIRE™ GAUGE DISPLAY Q&A 8.1.1 Q: The Gauge only displays dashes for the tire information; there is n

65 3. To enter the password, press the left button to scroll the first digit from 9 to 0. When the correct digit is displayed, press the right b

66VinGNDBacklight6 15 24 3(Buzzer) OutputCAN - LCAN - H 8.1.4 Q: The Gauge appears to turn itself on and off, flicker repeated

678.2 SMARTIRE™ RECEIVER Q&A 8.2.1 Q: The Gauge or Diagnostics software is not receiving any information from the receiver. A: Check to m

68In cases where the LED indicator light is blinking multiple times with a pattern and there is no data being transmitted from the receiver, but

691. Disconnect the antenna from the TNC connector at the front of the receiver unit and check for water ingress, dirt, pin & connector corro

7 SmarTire™ Tire Pressure Monitoring System by Bendix CVS Section A: System Overview S E C T I O N

70d. If step C was successful, connect a 9V battery to the antenna base assembly by taping one contact across the brass center and the other alo

717. Press the left button to increase the number or the right button to decrease the number until the desired value is shown. Hold down either

72c. Exit the Learn Mode using the setup button and press it once more to return to the TPMS Ready screen. When using the SmarTire™ Diagnostics

73using SmarTire™ Hand Tool), it is evidence of a broken cradle and/or strap. The sensor is simply falling to the lowest point in the wheel afte

8.6 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE TO SMARTIRE™ SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING Dashesdisplayedon gaugeXXXXXX8.1.1There is noaudible alarm during GaugeAlertsXXXX8.1.2

SmarTire™ Tire Pressure Monitoring System by Bendix CVS Appendix 1: Replacement Parts APPENDIX

9.0 REPLACEMENT PARTS DESCRIPTION Original Part Number Current Bendix Part Number Bolt Kit for Receiver Mounting Plate 090.0017 090.0017N SmarTi

SmarTire™ Tire Pressure Monitoring System by Bendix CVS Appendix 2: System Scope of Use & Alerts APPENDIX

10.0 SYSTEM SCOPE OF USE AND ALERTS This tire monitoring system does not in any way replace the need for regular maintenance of the tire pressures

8 1.0 SYSTEM OVERVIEW 1.1 SYSTEM COMPONENTS The Wireless Gateway Receiver forms the "brain" of the SmarTire™ platform. The receiver

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91.2 MAINTENANCE TOOLS Maintaining tires in the yard is just as important as real-time tire information for the driver, but most TPMS systems d