Valor TPMS201DX User manual

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
TPMS201DX User’s Manual
Part No.
Standard Cold Inflation Pressure
PSI
Bar
Kpa
TPMS201DX
15~65
1.0~4.5
100~450
SValor TOMS
d., Songjiang,Shanghai201619,China
MAKE YOUR WHEELS GO THE DISTANCE
Valor TPMS reserves the right to change the contents of this manual at any time without
notice. The information contained in this manual is proprietary and must not be
reproduce without prior written consent from Valor TPMS
Copyright © 2012 Valor TPMS

CONTENT
●This is a tyre pressure monitoring device. It provides real-time
monitoring of pressure and temperature in each tyre, and gives warning
to any abnormal conditions. The driver should react promptly to the
warning and correct the problem.
●This product requires a trained technician to install or remove. Ensure
that you follow the User’s Manual closely. Any incorrect installation or
removal may damage the product.
PART ONE Brief Introduction 1
1.1 Components of One Package 1
1.2 Display Buttons 2
1.3 How the system works 2
PART TWO System Installation
3
2.1 Mounting of Display
3
2.2 Mounting of Dual Long Antenna 3
2.3 Mounting of Power Cord
4
2.4 Mounting of Transmitter
5
●Whenever you hear “Di-Di” sound, or see or on the display, you
must pull the vehicle over to a safe area where you can check
and correct the problem.
2.5 Installation Verification
8
PART THREE Monitoring Pressure and Temperature
9
3.1 Working Conditions
9
3.2 Normal Mode
9
3.3 Abnormal Mode
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PART FOUR Operation Procedure 11
4.1 Restart the system
11
4.2 Setting Baseline Pressure 11
4.3 Mounting and Dismounting of ID Module
12
4.4 TyreRptation
13
4.5 Replace Transmitter and ID Module
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4.6 ID Module Checkout
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PART FIVE Trouble Shooting
15
PART SIX Parameters of the Product 16
PART SEVEN Certificates and Product
17
7.1 FCC's Authentication Announcement 17
7.2 European Regulations Announcements
17
7.3 CE Directive Announcement
18
7.4 Award from AAPEX Show
18
PART EIGHT Warranty 18
APPENDIX PROBLEM REPORT 20

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PART ONE Brief Introduction
Thank you very much for choosing our TPMS. As a reliable vehicle proactive safety device, it provides
real-time monitoring of all the tyres, including air pressure and temperature. It will give warnings about
abnormal conditions, such as leakage, low pressure, high pressure and high temperature. In addition,
our TPMS can identify its corresponding components easily when tyre change or transmitter change.
1.2 Display Buttons
ID Module
Reverse Side (TPMS201D)
Set Key
Restart Key
* This product is a proactive safety system. It could not avoid the accident completely, but can give alert
to drivers about abnormality.
* Please choose a proper model according to your tyres’ standard cold inflation pressure.
* As for baseline pressure, the value should be set within the range of standard cold inflation pressure.
* Keep your tyres’ pressure properly at any time. Both underinflation and overinflation may shorten the
battery life and cause system malfunction.
1.1 Components of One Package
Key Button Holding Key
1.3 How the System Works
A transmitter is installed with the valve stem in each tyre, continuously monitoring the pressure and
temperature conditions inside each tyre of the vehicle, and wirelessly sends the data it collects to the
receiver installed on the dashboard and digitally displays the pressure and temperature. When any
abnormal conditions appear, it will immediately give an alarm.
Integrated Display
with antenna Four transmitters Cigarette Lighter Adapter
Power Cord User’s Manual Strips
Transmitter
Transmitter
Transmitter
Transmitter
Sequence Number
Components
Quantity
1
Display
1
2
Transmitter
4
3
Cigarette Lighter Adapter
1
4
Power Cord
1
5
Strips
several
6
Two Double-sided Sticky Tapes
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User’s Manual
1
Part No.
Max Sensing
Pressure
StandardCold
InflationPressure
LowPressure
WarningLimit
HighPressure
WarningLimit
TPMS201DX
5.9 Bar
85 PSI
590 kPa
Defaultset:
2.0~2.5Bar
29~36 PSI
200~250kPa
Defaultset:1.6Bar/
23 PSI/160 kPa
Defaultset:3.2Bar/
46 PSI/320 kPa
1.0~4.5 Bar
15~65 PSI
100~450kPa
settable
20% decrease from
baseline pressure
30% increase from
baseline pressure

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1.4 Start-up Screens
After you turn on the unit, you will see start-up screens as follows.
Screen test Model & Version Normal Pressure Screen
PART TWO System Installation
2.1 Mounting of Display
Fix the display unit on the dashboard with double-sided tape. Do not block the driver's view. Pay attention
to the viewing angle of the display.
2.3 Mounting of Power Cord
Option 1: Connect the power cord with permanent battery
We recommend option 1. In this option, display is electrified and shows
the data collecting from transmitters even the car is stopped.
1. Connect the power cable with main harness with fuse.
2 .Remove the cover on the side of the dashboard or below the dashboard.
3. Now, if correctly connecting the red wire and the blue wire with the
positive pole and cathode in the circuit board of the car respectively, the
screen backlight will light up in white and display “000” at the four corners
in the display. If the display doesn’t light up, make sure the connection is
right or the switch on the back of display is on.
We recommend to install display on the dashboard near the “A” post but not next to “A” post, or in the
middle of dashboard for better signal receiving.
2.2 Mounting of Dual Long Antenna
1. Place the cable of the antennas underneath rubber layer along the front edge of the dashboard.
2. Place the two antennas underneath the rubber layers of two ‘A’ posts.
4. The joint should be safely wrapped with friction tape. Tie up all the cables with a strap and put in the
compartment. Then replace the dashboard cover.
Option 2: Plug adapter into cigarette lighter
1. Connect the lighter adapter with main harness with fuse.
2. Plug the head of lighter adapter into the cigarette lighter socket.
3. Switch on the power of vehicle (unnecessary to ignite the vehicle), the
screen backlight will light up in white and display “000” at the four corners
in the display. If the display doesn’t light up, make sure the connection is
right or the switch on the back of display is on.
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2.4 Mounting and Dismounting of Transmitter
Note: The tyre should be dismounted from the wheel upon the tyre changer manufacturer’s instructions.
To avoid damage during the dismounting/mounting procedures, please refer to 2.4.3 and 2.4.4.
2.4.2 Mounting Position of Transmitters
Pay attention to the default installation position of transmitters and ID modules as follows.
Note: Only plastic or aluminum cap, aluminum valve and nickel plated valve core can be used when it
needs to be replaced.
Note: When a wheel is replaced or rotated, or a transmitter is replaced, please restart the display.
Note: DO NOT use tire sealant or balance beads if your vehicle is equipped with TPMS, as damage to
the transmitter may result.
2.4.1 Identify Transmitter
There are four pairs of transmitters and ID modules engraved with A/B/C/D respectively, each pair of
transmitter and ID module can’t be used separately. The nuts also engraved with letter are used to
distinguish the transmitters installed in the wheel.
Note: Only plastic or aluminum cap, aluminum valve and nickel plated valve core can be used when it
needs to be replaced.
2.4.3 How to Install the Transmitter
2.4.3.1Use a self-locking screw ①to join electronic module ②and valve stem ③together. The assembly
is adjustable to fit various angles of the rims.
2.4.3.2 Before the transmitter is installed, the rim around the hole must be cleaned with duster cloth.
2.4.3.3 Insert the valve stem through the rim hole from inside. Adjust the angle between the valve stem and
the electronic module to fit the rim properly, and then screw tight the valve stem.
inside the tyre
①self-lock Screw
②Electronic Module
③Valve Stem
Metal Washer ④
2.4.3.4 Place metal washer ④and nut ⑤on the valve stem, and tighten with 3.5~4.5Nm (30~40 inch
pounds) torque.
Nut ⑤
Valve Cap
01012bA8
C
B
A
D
C
A
B
C
D
outside the tyre
④
⑤
⑥

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8
Bead Breaker
＞90°
Valve
2.4.3.5 Lock the rim on the tire changer. (If the mounting head of the tire changer is positioned at 12
o’clock, then the valve should be at the 7 o’clock position.) Apply lubricant on both the tire bead and rim.
Mount the lower tire bead on the rim. Ensure that the tire bead does not touch the electronic module
during mounting.
2.4.3.6 Mount the upper tire bead the same way. (If the mounting head of the tire changer is positioned
at 12 o’clock, then the valve should be at the 5 o’clock position.) Inflate the tire to nominal pressure.
2.4.3.7 Apply soapsuds on the valve tip. If no leakage is found, put on the valve cap ⑥.Otherwise check
the reason and solve it.
2.4.3.8 Dynamically balance the wheel before it is put back on the vehicle.
2.4.4 How to Remove the Transmitter
1 Deflate the tire and remove the wheel weights from the rim. Push the tire bead away from the rim. Make
sure to always set the bead breaker at least 90 degrees from the valve stem to avoid damaging the
electronic module.
2 Firmly fix the wheel on the turntable clamps. (If the mounting head of the tire changer is positioned at 12
o'clock, then the valve stem should be at the 11 o'clock position.) Apply lubricant to both tire bead and rim,
and then dismount the upper tire bead.
3 Use the same procedure to dismount the lower tire bead. (If the mounting head of the tire changer is at
the 12 o'clock position, then the valve should also be at the 12 o'clock position.)
4 Final inspection: Visually inspect the rim, valve stem and electronic module to ensure no damage has
occurred.
2.5 Installation Verification
After mounting each component of TPMS, you need to run your vehicle at a speed of 25km/h at least to
check if all four tyres’ pressure are received well. If there is problem, please refer to “PART FIVE Trouble
Shooting”.

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PART THREE Monitoring Pressure and Temperature
3.1 Working Conditions
1. The transmitters monitor air pressure and temperature of four tyres for 24 hours.
2. In parking mode, the transmitter will transmit data to the receiver at two-minute intervals. Every time the
display receives the latest data, it will refresh and display the tyre pressures and temperatures of all four
tyres.
3. In driving mode, the transmitter will check pressure & temperature every 2 seconds. When there is no
leakage，the transmitter will transmit data to the receiver at 30-second intervals. When the tyres are
leaking , the transmitter will immediately send the signals to the receiver which will instantly give an alarm
and indicate the problem.
The screen displays as follows:
3.3.1 Low Pressure Warning
Part No.
Warning Limit
Alerts
TPMS201DX
Default set:
1.6 Bar/23 PSI/160 KPa
①Warning Sound "Di-Di"
②Appears Psi
③Frame disappears
20% decrease from
baseline pressure
3.3.2 High Pressure Warning
LRW pressure
(or temperature)
Leakage lcon
(or temperature)
Pressure unit C F Temperature unit
LRW pressure
(or temperature)
Abnormality icon
RFW pressure
(or temperature) 3.3.3 High Temperature Warning
3.2 Normal Mode
To read the tyre pressure and temperature of each tyre, just shortly press the key button on the display to
switch between air pressure and temperature. When tyres are normal, display shows as follows:
Pressure Temperature
Note: When the backlight goes out, screen will return to pressure interface.
3.3 Abnormal Mode
The display will show the pressure and temperature of abnormal tyres automatically.
3.3.4 Leakage Warning
Part No.
Warning Limit
Alerts
TPMS201DX
80 C/ 176 F
①Warning Sound "Di-Di"
②Appears
③Frame disappears
C
Part No.
Warning Limit
Alerts
TPMS201DX
air leakage is more than
0.25 Bar/3.6PSI in 16
seconds.
①Warning Sound "Di-Di"
②Appears Psi
③Frame disappears
Part No.
Warning Limit
Alerts
TPMS201DX
Default set:
3.2 Bar/46 PSI/320 kPa
①Warning Sound "Di-Di"
②Appears Psi
③Frame disappears
30% increase from
baseline pressure

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PART FOUR OPERATION PROCEDURE
4.1 Restart the System
The system has to be restarted to re-identify the ID module in the following situations:
①Tyre rotation;
4.2.3 If the baseline pressure doesn’t accord with your tyre’s standard cold inflation pressure, you need
to reset. The following procedures are for your reference to re-set baseline pressure.
1.Inflate your tyres’ pressures to standard cold inflation pressure (such as 50 psi).
②Replace transmitter & ID module; Restart Key *You can find the figures on car manufacturer’s placard which typically locate on:
To restart the system, please turn off the system and then turn it on again.
4.2 Setting Baseline Pressure
Note: For TPMS201DX, customer could set the baseline pressure according to different vehicles. The
system will give Low Pressure Warning when current pressure is 20% decrease from baseline pressure
and High Pressure Warning when current pressure is 30% increase from baseline pressure.
Note：Before setting baseline pressure, please inflate your tyres’ pressure up to standard cold inflation
pressure.
4.2.1 Set key: on the back of display.
SET key
4.2.2 Short press SET key, then you can query the current baseline pressure.
①If the display shows “AAA”, that’s the default set. It is for vehicles with standard cold inflation
pressure in 2~2.5 Bar.
Note:When the pressure is below 1.6 bar,low pressure warning;when the pressure exceeds 3.2
bar,high pressure warning.
②If the display shows numbers, along with pressure unit, the number will be the current baseline
pressure.
①the inside of the drivers’ side doorframe or doorpost
②the inside of the fuel tank lid/trunk lid
③glove-box door
2. Press the SET key for eight seconds until hearing the "beep" sound to enter baseline pressure setting.
3. Wait for 2minutes ；or run your vehicle (refer to 2.6)；the new tyre pressure received is new baseline
pressure.
Note: Long press SET key and front key button, then the system will restore default set ---“AAA”mode.
4.3 Mounting and Dismounting of ID Module
Firmly press the holding key on the back of display when pulling out and plugging into ID module. Pay
attention to the matching of needle plugs and sockets.
HoldingKey

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4.4 Tyre Rotation
4.4.1 Pay attention to the default installation position of transmitters and ID modules
4.4.2 For example, you need to rotate LFW (left front wheel) /Transmitter A and LRW (left rear
wheel)/Transmitter C.
4.4.3 Interchange ID module A and ID module C
4.4.4 Restart the system (refer to 4.1)
4.5 Replace Transmitter and ID Module
If the transmitter or ID module is out of work, both need to be replaced.
4.5.1 Replace the old transmitter with a new one (for example, transmitter A);
4.5.2 Replace the corresponding ID module with a new one matching the new transmitter.
4.5.3 Restart the system (refer to 4.1)
4.5.4 If necessary, please set the baseline pressure (refer to 4.2.3).
4.6 ID Module Checkout
If you see one or more dashes “---”on the display, ID module may not be properly plugged into the display.
You need to do ID module checkout.
4.6.1 Long press the front key button on the display for 8 seconds until hearing the “beep” sound. The
display will show ID module code by four screens. The screen will show 2-digit each time. Short press the
front key button to switch.
The following pictures are for your reference.
eg: ID module code corresponding to LFW is 01012bA8
4.6.2 If the 8-digit ID number shown on the display doesn't match the corresponding 8-digit ID number
on the ID module, pull out the ID module and put it back properly (refer to 4.3).
4.6.3 Press and hold the button for another 8 seconds and the system will resume normal working mode.
Note：When the backlight goes out，screen will return to pressure interface.
0
0
Psi
Psi
A
B
C
D

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PART FIVE Trouble Shooting
1. If the display unit does not receive signals properly from a sensor in 20 minutes, the system will show
“---”on the corresponding location in the display.
2. Sometimes you may see “---”when the vehicle is parked. This might be caused by the
surrounding interference. This is normal. The display will show correct data when you run the vehicle.
3. Try to avoid parking the vehicle under strong sunlight. The LCD screen may be damaged after one hour
of exposure to 70°C (158°F) in-car temperature.
PART SIX Parameters of the Product
Transmitter
Weight: 35 g (1.25 oz.)
Dimensions: 6.4 x 2.8 x 1.5 cm (2.52 x 1.10 x
0.59 inch)
Operating Temperature Range*: -40 °C to 85
°C
(-40 to 185 °F)
Pressure Accuracy: ±0.15 Bar (2 PSI)
Temperature Accuracy: ± 3 °C (5.4 °F)
Maximum Range: 5.9 Bar (85 PSI)
Frequency: 433.92MHz
*-40 °C to 125 °C is available upon request.
Display
Power Consumption: 130 mW (Regular);
230mW (Max)
Power Supply: DC12 Volt
Weight: 75 g (2.65 oz.)
Dimensions: 7.7 x 4.9 x 2.2 cm (3.03 x 1.93 x
0.87inch)
Operating Temperature Range: -20 °C to 70 °C
(-4 to 158 °F)
Pressure Resolution: ±0.01 Bar (0.1 PSI)
Temperature Resolution: 1 °C (1 °F)
Problem
Possible Reasons
Solution
"000" shows on
the display
First use of TPMS, need, to
verify installation
Run vehicle at speed of 25 km/h
at least, see 2.6
No signal
Make sure right installation position of
transmitters and ID modules, see 2..4.2
Change display’s position, see 2.1
Nothing shown on
the display
Switch of display is off
Use dual long antenna, see 2.2
Power cord is not properly
installed
Check power cord connection,
see part four of Installation Manual
"000" shows on
the display
System failure
Restart the system, see 4.1
dash - - - shows
on the display
ID module is not properly
connected with display
Pull out the ID module and re-plug
in, see 4.3;
Then restart the system, see 4.1
ID module checkout, see 4.6
Receiver did not
receive the signal from
the transmitter
Transmitter or ID
module failure
Change display’s position, see 2.1
Use dual long antenna, see 2.2
Contact your distributor
Data does not
refresh
System failure
Restart the system, see 4.1
Back light does
not turn off
The display
continues to show
incomprehensible
codes