System Overview
Receiver
Operator Interface
Sensors
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Receiver |
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Operator Interface |
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Sensors |
The TMS system sends information wirelessly from a sensor in each tyre to a receiver mounted in the vehicle. The receiver is connected to an operator interface in the cab of the vehicle to display real time information to the driver. The operator interface can also be connected to a laptop for historical data viewing and alarm configuration via TMS Manager, a PC application.
How does it work?
A small, battery powered sensor in mounted to each tyre using standard tire patch products and patching techniques. The sensor monitors tyre pressure and temperature and continuously transmits data via radio to the receiver.
The receiver is mounted in the vehicle and can receive data from up to sixteen sensors when used as a standalone tire pressure monitoring system, TPMS, or more if integrated to the vehicle network. It is powered by the vehicle supply and it monitors the data from each sensor, reporting any alerts.
The operator interface displays tire pressure data for each allocated wheel and any alarm conditions are displayed. The operator interface logs tire data into memory for later recall and each record is time stamped. The operator interface is connected to the receiver via a 2m long cable so that it can be sited in the best position for the driver to see.
TMS Manager, a PC program, enables you to set the alarm conditions for each tyre and to monitor results. TMS Manager can also be used to download the data logged by the operator interface and display it graphically.