Alfano Tyrecontrol A-186 User manual

TYRECONTROL A-186
User Manual (EN)

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Introduction
TYRECONTROL is a device exclusively designed to control the tyres of your vehicle.
TYRECONTROL allows you to:
-Measure and memorize the temperatures on the tyre surface in 1 or 3 sections
by tyre.
or
-Measure and memorize pneumatic pressures.
-Regulate pneumatic pressures (reduce only).
-Measure and memorize auxiliary temperatures (asphalt etc…).
-Transfer data recorded to the PC.
Replacing the batteries
First switch off the device in order to avoid loss of data recorded. Insert the two new
batteries into the device properly and make sure the terminals "+" and "-" are aligned
correctly.
Battery type: 2 x AA
Important: It is imperative to use quality batteries manufactured by reputed brands in
order to prevent battery leakage into the device.
A failure caused y the attery acid voids the warranty.
Numéro de soft et de série du Tyrecontrol
As soon as you switch on the Tyrecontrol during some seconds the screen displays the soft
nr (on top) and the serial nr (below) of every device.

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Switching on the TYRECONTROL
-Either normally pressing the middle button to activate the TYRECONTROL:
WITHOUT back light.
-Or pressing the same button for 2 seconds to activate the TYRECONTROL:
WITH back light.
Operation
The TYRECONTROL has 6 main options represented by 6 icons:
The device is placed in the DIRECT mode when you activate the Tyrecontrol.
This option consists in quickly measuring the Pressure or the Temperature .
First the TYRECONTROL displays the Pressure . Apply the pipette of the device in the valve of the
tyre the TYRECONTROL will display its pressure.
NOTE: You can reduce the tyre pressure by activating the TYRECONTROL valve.
To measure the temperature press the button then the button .
Connect the sensor A-481 on the device and put it on the tyre the TYRECONTROL will display its
temperature.

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This option consists in recalling the Temperatures and the Pressures recorded in each
« SET ».
The Tyrecontrol has 5 SETs:
Each SET is divided into two parts:
oPart 1 : data recorded BEFORE the race
oPart 2 : data recorded AFTER the race
Each part may contain:
o1 or 3 temperatures for each tyre or
o1 pressure for each tyre
o2 auxiliary temperatures found for instance on the asphalt air etc.
Finally the TYRECONTROL displays the gap (difference) between the values BEFORE and AFTER the race.
Example: I would like to view the data recorded in Set 3.
Using the 4 buttons select the following icons:
1) « RECALL » Figure 1
2) « SET3 » Figure 2
3) « CAR» Figure 3
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

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In order to see the information recorded in « SET3 » successively press the button
First the TYRECONTROL displays the data recorded BEFORE the race that is:
1) The on the outside of the tyres + 2 AUX T° Figure 3
2) The in the centre of the tyres + 2 AUX T° Figure 4
3) The on the inside of the tyres + 2 AUX T° Figure 5
4) The tyre Figure 6
Then the TYRECONTROL displays the data recorded AFTER the race + GAPS that is:
5) The on the outside of the tyres + 2 AUX T° + GAPS Figure 7
6) The in the centre of the tyres + 2 AUX T° + GAPS Figure 8
7) The on the inside of the tyres + 2 AUX T° + GAPS Figure 9
8) The tyre + GAPS Figure 10
Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6
Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9

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Figure 10
oTo go backwards press the button .
oTo choose another « Set » press the button and then the buttons
This option consists in deleting the data of each « Set ».
Using the 4 buttons select the icon « RESET » and the icon « Set » desired.
Next press the button « OK » during 2 seconds.

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This option consists in recording the new data.
The procedure to record a complete « Set » must be done in 4 steps:
Step 1: Record the Temperatures before the race
Step 2: Record the Pressures before the race
Step 3: Record the Temperatures after the race
Step 4: Record the Pressures after the race
(The order of the steps may be different).
Example:
I would like to record on « Set5 » the « Temperatures » « BEFORE» the race. (Step)
NOTE: in this example the data were previously deleted.
Using the 4 buttons select:
1) « REC » Figure 13
2) « Set5 » Figure 14
3) « PREVIOUS » Figure 15
4) « TEMPERATURE » Figure 16
5) « CAR » Figure 17
Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15

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Figure 16 Figure 17
The TYRECONTROL is ready to record.
1) Place the sensor A-481 on the left rear tyre of the car as indicated on the
TYRECONTROL display
2) Wait until the temperature becomes stable
3) Press the button « OK » to confirm the recording. (Figure 18)
After each capture the TYRECONTROL automatically moves to the next position. Just follow the
TYRECONTROL display. In this case it moves to the centre of the tyre. (Figure 18)
Figure 18

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If you want to skip one or more positions or replace the recorded data just move the arrow to the
desired side with the buttons and do or do the capture again with the button .
It is possible to record 2 auxiliary temperatures – in order to do it move the arrow on « AUX1 » or
« AUX2 » and confirm the capture by pressing the button « OK ».
To exit recording move the arrow on « EXIT » and press the button « OK ». (Figure 19)
Figure 19
Next the arrow is placed in front of the icons in order to quickly choose the next step.
(Figure 20)
Figure 20

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This option consists in transferring the 5 « SET » recorded to the PC.
1) Select the icon
2) The download command must be done from the VISUALDATA
This option consists in switching off the TYRECONTROL
1) Select the icon
2) Press the button « OK » or wait 3 seconds.

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Unit configuration
This option consists in selecting the measurement units and configurating the offset of the temperature
sensor.
To enter the unit regulation mode switch on the TYRECONTROL by pressing the button during 8
seconds.
First the TYRECONTROL is placed on the temperature unit « C° » / « F° »
Using the buttons and select the desired unit:
Confirm the selected unit with the button .
Next the TYRECONTROL is placed on the pressure unit « BAR » / « PSI ».
Using the buttons and select the desired unit:
Confirm the selected unit with the button .
Finally the TYRECONTROL is placed on the icon that represents a tyre in order to select the number of
temperature captures for each tyre « 1 » or « 3 ».
Using the buttons and select the desired number:
Confirm the selected unit with the button .

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Finally the TYRECONTROL positions itself in the calibration menu of the temperature sensor.
Indeed the tolerance of every temperature sensor can generate a mistake of 1 or 2 degrees. To correct
this mistake you have the possibility to calibrate this sensor while progressively increasing or decreasing
degree by degree the displayed temperature.
-First place about 1 hour the Tyrecontrol and the sensor in a place where the temperature is
steady.
-Then compare the temperature displayed in the Tyrecontrol with a thermometer of quality
placed close by.
-Finally if necessary modify the temperature displayed on the Tyrecontrol with the help of the
buttons .
Confirm the chosen unit pressing the button .
After this last confirmation the TYRECONTROL automatically returns to the option .

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Warranty conditions
All our devices have been subject to in-depth factory tests and are covered by a 24-month
warranty against manufacturing defects. The warranty comes into force from the date of
purchase. The date of purchase is the date stated on the invoice/till receipt given by the
seller at the time of sale. The manufacturer undertakes to repair and replace free of charge
any parts which have a manufacturing defect during the warranty period.
Any defects which
cannot be clearly attributed to the material or the manufacturer will be examined at one of
our approved after-sales service centres and invoiced depending on the results. The
warranty does not apply in cases of device opening accidental damage negligence or
misuse inappropriate or incorrect installation or failure to perform the installation in
accordance with the instructions contained in the attention note and in events not
associated with the rules of operation and use of the device.
The warranty will become null
and void in cases of repair or handling carried out by unauthorised third parties.
Intervention under warranty does not entitle to the device replacement or warranty
extension. Intervention under warranty is carried out at one of our approved after-sales
service centres or at our head office.
In the latter case the item must reach our
establishment postage paid that is transport costs shall be paid by the user.
The
manufacturer undertakes no responsibility for any damage to persons or goods caused by
poor installation or incorrect use of the device.
Alfano SA applies a method of ongoing development. Consequently Alfano SA reserves
the right to make changes and improvements to any product described in this document
without prior notice.
The products are used under the customer’s sole direction and responsibility and therefore
damages suffered or caused by the products shall be borne by the customer. No
compensation will be paid for removal of enjoyment and ALFANO cannot be held
responsible for the direct or indirect consequences of their use or rendering useless.
ALFANO’s obligations are duty of care and not a performance obligation.
The device must be disposed of with respect for environment. The chronometer and its
accessories contain many plastic parts. When the chronometer or one of its accessories no
longer functions they must be dealt with according to the laws of the country.
Used
batteries must be disposed of in accordance with the regulations in force in your country.
Product modifications
Damages and responsibilities
Disposal

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