Tire-Pressure Monitoring System Hand Reader Operation Guide What is a Tire-Pressure Monitoring System? Tire-pressure monitoring system is an advanced system that measures the tire pressure and temperature with sensors mounted inside the tire and enables vehicle management using the measured data. Notice to user For truck and bus For use only in Europe (model:H212) or U.S.A. (model:H211) ・ This product is designed exclusively for trucks and buses.
INTRODUCTION Viewing Saved Data SAFETY PRECAUTIONS You can view measurement data (vehicle no. and pressure, temperature, and sensor ID at the specified tire position) saved in the hand reader for up to 90 vehicles (1080 tires or 90 vehicles x 12 per vehicle for 12 wheeler). 1. Select REG mode.
Transferring Saved Data to PC You can transfer the measurement data saved in hand reader memory to PC to store and REG data on your PC. 6-1 Installing the software Copy the Data Transfer Tool in the included CD-ROM to your PC. Have the icon displayed on the desktop after copying. 6-2 Transferring Data to PC 1. Connect the PC and hand reader using the included connection cable connected to the hand reader connector and PC serial connector.
8. The Save As screen appears. INTRODUCTION W h e n Error screen is displayed 9. In the Save As screen, specify the location to save the transferred data and enter a file name in the file name field. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS If you select a non-existing serial port, the following Error screen appears. Save As screen PART NAMES & FUNCTIONS • If you do not enter the file name, the file name will be "(Transferred) date. time.csv" (Example: 20060523164020.csv). Change this file name as necessary.
15. The following screens appear on the hand reader and PC when data transfer completes. Hand Reader PC FINISH!! ERASE DATA YN - Data Transfer Error screen appears on your hand reader during data transfer Data Transfer Complete screen I f t h e e r r o r p e r s i s t s a ft e r repeating the procedure from the beginning , cont act the dealer where you purchased the hand reader. 16. Click the [Exit] button on the Data Transfer Complete screen of your PC to close the Data Transfer Tool.
Specification Product Specification Hand reader Power supply voltage SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 7-1 INTRODUCTION Appendix 3.8 Vdc to 6.
7-3 Measuring groove depth and entering other REG data You can connect the custom depth gauge to the hand reader and measure the tire groove depth data for up to 8 locations and store them in hand reader memory. You can also save vehicle mileage, valve cap presence, and irregular wear information.
4th groove First (1-1) (1-2) (1-3) (1-4) Second *1 (2-1) (2-2) (2-3) (2-4) *2 Tire groove image *1 Not entered if measurement is performed only once. *2 Not entered if number of grooves is 3. When measuring continuously The measurement location automatically changes as (1-1)→(1-2)→(1-3)→(1-4) →(2-1)→(2-2)→(2-4)→(1-1), each time the B button of the hand reader is pressed.
Troubleshooting 8-1 When battery is low The following symptoms appear when the battery voltage becomes low. Symptom Action Nothing appears on the LCD panel when the POWER switch is pressed. Replace with new battery. Power goes off suddenly. 8-2 Unable to receive data from sensor The possible causes are as follows.
No response when pressing number keys INTRODUCTION 8-3 The possible causes are as follows. Remedial Action SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Cause Key not associated with the displayed mode is Some numeric keys are not valid as tire position. Check that you are pressed. pressing the correct key. Nothing appears on the LCD panel BASIC OPERATION 8-4 Enter number in the DATE or USER field of the REG mode Date, Customer No. Input screen and check that the number is displayed.
Service and Repair If there is any problem during usage, stop using the sensor immediately. WA R N I N G • If the problem cannot be solved after taking the action described in this guide, contact the dealer where you purchased the hand reader. 9-1 Requesting repair When requesting repair, you may be asked for the content of the check sheet during installation of the sensor and for the following information. Check the necessary information.
INTRODUCTION Index Antenna ......................................... 1, 7, 16, 17, 18, 27, 28 Entering tire position.................... 14, 15, 25, 26, 27 Applicable radio law .................................................... 34 Erase............................................................... 14, 21, 33 Axle arrangement ..................................... 19, 24, 25, 29 Error screen ........................................ 18, 22, 28, 32, 33 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Entering number of tires.....
P V PC connector ........................................................... 7, 35 Valve cap................................................... 22, 26, 35, 36 Power supply voltage ................................................. 34 Vehicle mileage........................................................... 35 Power switch Vehicle no. ........................................... 12, 13, 19, 21, 29 Power OFF ............................................... 10, 30, 38 View ..............................
INDEX SERVICE & REPAIR TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX TRANSFERRING SAVED DATA VIEWING SAVED DATA REG mode MES mode BASIC OPERATION PART NAMES & FUNCTIONS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INTRODUCTION memo 43
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Manufacturing and Sales Bridgestone Corporation 1-10-1 Kyobashi Chuoku Tokyo 104-8340 http://www.bridgestone.co.jp/ Apr. 2006 Base REG Development 2006.