FOBO Xtra User Manual Version 1.0 (for iOS7.1 and Android 4.
Contents 1 Introduction 2 About FOBO Xtra 3 Importance of tire care 4 Product Description of FOBO Xtra 5 4.1 Tire Sensor unit 4.2 Sensor lock nuts Using FOBO Xtra 5.1 Installing FOBO Tire App 5.2 Editing Tire Setting 5.3 Enable Gauge Pressure 5.4 Disable Alert 5.5 Disable Sensor and Replace New Sensor 5.6 Release Sensor 5.7 Transfer FOBO Xtra to another user 5.
1 Introduction FOBO Xtra serves as additional sensor that can be added to the default 4-sensors system of both FOBO Tire and FOBO Tire Plus, which many of you are currently using. These additional sensors can be used for monitoring of spare tires, air suspensions for certain vehicles, trailers, caravan and the likes, which require more than the usual 4 tires pressure monitoring. Any alert from the Xtra sensors will go directly to the paired phone, within the Bluetooth zone.
The FOBO Xtra system consists of Xtra tire sensors, and the FOBO Tire App. It requires pre-installed either FOBO Tire or FOBO Tire Plus system in the vehicle, a smartphone and the FOBO Tire App for installation. Replace your tire valve caps with the FOBO Xtra tire sensors and pair them according to the App’s simple on-screen instruction. NOTE: Under certain conditions the signals from FOBO Xtra sensors may be blocked by surrounding objects or structures.
On the other hand, an overinflated tire will cause accelerated wear on the center portion of the tire resulting in uneven tire wear. It would also result in a harsher ride and makes the tire more susceptible to damage when going over potholes or debris on the road. What is the optimum tire pressure? There are a lot of information about this subject in internet forums and web articles.
4 Product Description of FOBO Xtra 4.1 Tire Sensor Unit Knob cover - waterproof cover. Please ensure the red silicon ring is intact to prevent water from getting into electronics compartment. Single internal battery - CR2032 coin cell battery. When replacing battery, please ensure the “+” sign of the battery is facing up, away from PCB. Internal PCB - internal electronics circuit FOBO Xtra sensor units are designed to be robust and operate reliably 24x7 to provide tire information around the clock.
Note that the sensor position is fixed during installation. When installing the sensors, please follow the on-screen prompt of the FOBO Tire App. Do not screw on the tire sensors until instructed by the FOBO Tire App. A missing or damaged tire sensor can be replaced easily through the FOBO Tire App. You will need to purchase a replacement sensor which you can do so online at www.my-fobo.com.
thread. Next, screw in the tire sensor unit until it is reasonably tight. Then use your finger to unscrew the lock nut outwards (i.e. anti-clockwise) until it pushes against the bottom of the sensor unit. Use the wrench to tighten the lock nut. The resultant friction force will make it difficult to remove the sensor unit without loosening the lock nut. For rubber valves, hold the valve stem with one hand and tighten the lock nut with the wrench on another hand.
Step by step diagram to use FOBO Xtra Lock Nut and wrench 9|Page
5 Using FOBO Xtra 5.1 Installing FOBO Xtra You must have either FOBO Tire or FOBO Tire Plus installed in your vehicle before you can use FOBO Xtra. Make sure your FOBO Tire App is the latest version with FOBO Xtra feature incorporated in it. Otherwise, you need to download the latest FOBO Tire App from AppStore or GooglePlay onto your smartphone.
NOTE: Do not install the sensors to the vehicle tire valves until prompted by the FOBO Tire App’s on screen instruction. To minimize the risk of potential electrostatic discharge(ESD) attack, please hold the tire rim when screwing the sensors on to the tire valves. ESD may cause damage to the sensor or impair its function. Installing FOBO Xtra sets on more than one vehicle which are closely parked may cause cross interference to the Bluetooth signals. Please install FOBO Xtra on one vehicle at a time.
5.3 Enable Gauge Pressure Gauge pressure feature is required by users living at high altitudes. Click on “Enable Gauge Pressure” to enable this feature. 5.4 Disable Alert If you want to disable the alert of a particular Xtra sensor just click on the “Xtra Tires” page, select the Xtra sensor to be disabled and select “Disable Alert”. 5.
5.6 Release Sensor To release FOBO Xtra, do the following steps:1. Select the Xtra sensor to be released. 2. Select “Release Sensor” and follow the instruction on the screen. 3. Click “OK” once release is completed. NOTE: 1. Do not delete your Xtra profile before releasing the sensors. If you have accidentally done so, re-install the sensors to the same FOBO account and follow the release procedure above to properly release the sensors. 5.
NOTE: If the grey boxes do not turn white when you are in the Bluetooth connectivity zone with the sensors, it may indicate a sensor problem. Please check if the sensor is missing, out of battery, or defective. 6 FOBO Xtra Alert Messages You will get the following alert messages on your smartphone during the operation of FOBO Xtra under different breached conditions. When you receive an alert, please find a safe location to stop your bike and check the alert messages on the smartphone. 6.
6.4 Pressure too low You will receive this alert when the tire pressure drops below 25% of the recommended pressure that you have set or below 30kPa(0.3bar/4.35psi), whichever is higher. This is third level(L3) alert which indicates that the tire pressure is critically low. NOTE: IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE WITH LOW TIRE PRESSURE AND IT MAY LEAD TO A BLOW-OUT. PLEASE STOP THE VEHICLE AND HAVE THE TIRE CHECKED WHEN YOU RECEIVE THIS ALERT. 6.
alerts (L2) 35% above Emergency alerts App will alert every 90 seconds until the user navigates to the Status page. The alert will then stop , and will recur at 90sec interval after the user has left the vehicle for 15 minutes and return, even when the App is in background Missing Sensor Same as L2 Same as L2 High Temperature (above 650C) Same as L2 Same as L2 Battery Low Same as L1 Same as L1 25% below or at 30kPa and below 3rd Level (L3) the user navigates to the Status page.
To replace the battery of sensor unit, unscrew the top cover. Be careful not to damage the rubber gasket as it may affect water resistance of the sensor unit. Ensure the battery (CR2032) is inserted with the “+” sign facing up, away from the PCB. WARNING: RE-USING OLD BATTERIES MAY DAMAGE THE ELECTRONICS.
9 FOBO Xtra Specifications • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Bluetooth: v4.0 Supported profiles: GAP, GATT attributes, Device Information Service, Proximity Reporter, Battery Service Transmit Conducted Power: +4.0dBm (sensor) Receiver Sensitivity: -93dBm@0.1%BER Antenna Return Loss: -12dB Operating Frequency: 2.4 GHz Weight: ~11.5g (sensor – with battery) Sensor Dimension H x D: 15mm x 26mm Maximum Pressure: 600kPa (87psi) Battery Type: CR2032 (sensor) Operating life up to two years.
CAUTION THERE MAY BE A RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE ALL USED BATTERIES PROPERLY. 11 Regulatory Information Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. Industry Canada statement: This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules.
This FOBO device supports the following Bluetooth wireless protocols and profiles: • Bluetooth core technology v4.0 • Battery Profile (BAS) • Proximity (PXP) • Device Information Service (DIS) Bluetooth Wireless Interoperability: This FOBO device is designed to be interoperating with all Bluetooth wireless products that support compatible profiles and roles including: • Bluetooth core technology v4.
FOBO Xtra comes with a 12 months limited warranty.
13.3 Limitation of Liability THE MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF SALUTICA UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO THE LESSER OF THE PRICE YOU HAVE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT OR THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THAT PRODUCT OR ANY COMPONENT OR PART THAT MALFUNCTION IN CONDITIONS OF NORMAL USE.
