Tyrepal TC215 User manual

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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
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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. MPORTANT SAFETY NOTES .............................................. 4
3. BEFORE NSTALLAT ON .................................................... 5
3.1 Wheel balancing......................................................... 5
3.2 Battery charging ........................................................ 5
4. NSTALLAT ON ................................................................. 6
4.1 nstall 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 nstall the monitor...................................................... 9
4.6 Connect the power ..................................................... 9
5. OPERAT ON .................................................................... 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. TEST NG THE SETUP....................................................... 12
7. SMART TRANSCE VER (OPT ONAL EQU PMENT) ............... 13
7.1 Operation as a signal repeater .................................. 13
7.2 Operation for trailer exchange .................................. 13
7.2.1 Enter tractor and trailer Ds ................................ 13
7.2.2 Code the Transceiver for trailer exchange ............ 14
7.2.3 Exchanging a trailer............................................ 14
8. TROUBLESHOOT NG AND ADD T ONAL NFORMAT ON .... 14
9. SERV CE AND WARRANTY ............................................... 15
10. SPEC F CAT ON SUMMARY ............................................ 15

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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 SA ETY NOTES
The TyrePal system can help you maintain tyre pressures for safety, fuel economy, tyre life
and environmental impact.
t 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. f 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. BE ORE INSTALLATION
Before installing the system, ensure that it is suitable for your vehicle.
• Check that the operating pressure of your tyres is within the range of the system.
i.e. 0 - 13bar (0-188psi).
• Check that tyre valve stems are in good condition before fitting the sensors. We
do not recommend using 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 action.
• To avoid danger of damage to the sensors, check that sensor valve caps will
remain within the outside profile of the tyres when fitted.
f 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 re-
balanced.
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 sys-
tem.

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4. INSTALLATION
4.1 Install and register the sensors
Sensors are interchangeable and can be registered to any of the 22 possible wheel
positions. Once sensors are registered, the display only shows data from the registered
positions.
The following procedure registers the sensors as they are installed. f preferred, they can
be registered without installing them on the vehicle; see the alternative registration
procedure described on the next page.
1. Label each sensor to identify its position. The numbers can be recorded here:
2. n standby mode, press and hold the CODE button for 3 seconds. Release it after
the beep to enter coding mode. A flashing tyre icon is displayed. f no sensor is
registered to this position, the letters FFF FFF are shown. f a sensor is already
registered, the sensor D is shown.
3. Press the + or – button to select the desired tyre position.
4. Screw the sensor onto the tyre valve using the security tool as shown. The system
allows different types of sensor to be specified. f appropriate, instructions for
alternative sensors are detailed in supplementary sheets.
5. As it senses the air pressure, the sensor sends its D code to the monitor. The
monitor beeps and stores the tyre position with that sensor D. f it does not
register within a few seconds, unscrew the sensor and try again.
6. Press + or – buttons to select the other tyres and repeat for all the tyres that are
to be monitored.

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7. f you need to delete a setting, use the + or – buttons to select the tyre then
press and hold the SET button for three seconds. A double beep confirms the D
has been deleted.
8. When all sensors are registered, press and hold the CODE button to exit.
Note: f a sensor is coded twice to the same monitor, the previous setting will be deleted
automatically.
4.2 Alternative registration by proximity (Low Frequency)
This procedure can be used to register the sensors without installing them on the vehicle.
1. n standby mode, press and hold the CODE button for 3 seconds. Release it after
the beep to enter coding mode.
2. Press the + or – button to select the desired tyre position.
3. Press the CODE button again to enter Low Frequency mode. The display shows a
flashing tyre icon and L together with the letters Id.
4. Place the sensor close to the monitor and press the CODE button once more. The
L icon flashes and the red light shows on the monitor.
5. On receiving the code, the monitor gives a long beep and the tyre position is
stored together with the sensor D. The tyre icon continues to flash after the code
is received.
6. f the monitor does not receive the code within 6 seconds, an error message ERR
is displayed, a double beep is given and the red light goes out. Move the sensor
closer to the monitor and repeat steps 4 and 5.
7. Press + or – buttons to select the other tyres and repeat for all the tyres that are
to be monitored.
8. When all sensors are registered, press and hold the CODE button to exit.
4.3 Alternative registration by direct input of code
1. n standby mode, press and hold the CODE button for 6 seconds and release it
after the second beep (Do not release it after the first beep).
2. Press the + or – button to select the desired tyre position.
3. Press the CODE button to scroll through each digit code and then use the + or -
buttons to change the value of each digit.
4. Press the SET button to save the D code
5. When all sensors are registered, press and hold the CODE button to exit.

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4.4 Set units of pressure and alert levels
This procedure automatically moves on to the next setting as you set the display units,
high and low pressure alert levels and temperature alert level. Pressure alerts are set
individually for each of the three axles on the towing vehicle (tractor) while the trailer
settings apply to all axles on the trailer. The temperature alert level applies to all tyres.
1. n standby mode, press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds. Release after the
beep. Press the SET button repeatedly to scroll through the different settings and
press the + or – buttons to adjust the setting as follows:
2. Pressure units: while the PS or BAR
icon is flashing, press the + or – button
to select the desired units. Then press
SET to move on to set temperature units.
3. Temperature units: while the °C or ˚F
is flashing, press the + or – buttons to
select and press SET again to move on to
set the high pressure alert level for the
first axle.
4. irst axle pressure alert levels:
Press + or – to adjust the setting, then
press SET to move on to set the low
pressure alert for this axle.
Please note: The factory set low pressure
alert level is 100psi. f you want a lower level,
set the low pressure alert levels first, then cycle
though again to set the high pressure alerts, as the system will not allow the high pressure
alert to be less than the low pressure alert.
5. Continue to cycle through high and low pressure settings for the three axles on
the tractor unit and all three axles on the trailer.
6. High temperature alert for all wheels: Press + or – to adjust the setting as
required. The factory setting of 70°C is suitable for most applications.
7. Press and hold the SET button for three seconds to save the settings and exit the
settings mode. f no action is taken for 1 minute, the system will return to standby
mode without making any changes.
The alert levels can be adjusted at any time using this procedure, for example if different
pressures are required when not towing a trailer. The new settings take immediate effect.

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4.5 Install the monitor
Various fixing options are available for the monitor. Make sure it does not obstruct the
driver’s view when installed.
Screw mount:
The monitor mount can be permanently fixed to the vehicle with the bracket. Dismantle
the suction holder and re-assemble it with the metal bracket in place of the suction cup.
Click the monitor into position. f required it can be unclipped for removal.
4.6 Connect the power
Connect the monitor to the vehicle power supply (12V or 24V) via the power adapter or
using the hard wired cable (red wire to + positive, black to - negative). t operates on a
rechargeable battery for about 60 hours on a full charge.
ree standing:
Fit the monitor stand in the holes in the back of the
monitor and position it where it can be seen. Note that
the stand is a tight fit in the holes.
Windscreen mount:
Clip the monitor to the holder, moisten the suction pad
and press it to the windscreen. Lower the lever to secure
the pad to the windscreen.
To remove it, lift the lever to break the suction, or unclip
the monitor from the holder.

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5. OPERATION
n normal operation the monitor continuously scrolls through and displays the pressure
and temperature of the tyres one by one. You can manually scroll through to any
particular tyre by using the + or - buttons. The system is accurate to 0.1bar (1.5psi), so a
difference of one or two psi between the tyres can safely be ignored.
The sensors check the pressure and temperature every six seconds. f the pressure is
falling, data is transmitted to the monitor immediately, but if the pressure is steady, data
is transmitted only every five minutes. This is to reduce power consumption and extend
the life of the sensor batteries.
f a sensor battery is low, or if a signal is not received from a sensor for a period of 60
minutes, an alert is issued.
5.1 Sleep mode
The monitor has a built in motion sensor that shuts it down into a sleep mode after about
ten minutes of no movement so it does not normally need to be turned off. Any vibration
like opening the vehicle door wakes it up again. n the sleep mode, the system continues
to check pressures once every hour, so that warning of any problem such as a slow
puncture overnight can be given to the driver as soon as it wakes up.
f the vehicle is to be unused for some time, we recommend turning the monitor off to
prevent battery drain.
5.2 Alerts
f there is a leak or if any tyre is outside the pre-defined values, it gives an alert:
Press any button to switch the alarm off. The red light will continue to flash until the
problem is corrected.
• An audible alarm
• A flashing red light
• A flashing tyre icon that
identifies the tyre
• A description of the problem