Kit Contents • • • • • • • • • • • 1TireMinder® il0 Monitor 4, 6 or 10 TireMinder Standard or Flow Through Transmitters 1 Rhino Signal Booster 1Micro USB Cable and DC Adapter 8, 12, or 20 CR1632 Batteries ~ Extra Set) 4, 6, or 10 O -Rings (Extra) 4, 6, or 10 Locking Nuts 1 Locking Wrench with Valve Core Tool 1 M o unting Bracket 1TireMinder il0 Manual 1 Warranty Card
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General Overview TireMinder® ilO The TireMinder il0 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) allows for constant monitoring of a vehicle's Tire Pressure & Temperature. This system can receive wireless information from up to 20 tires (displayed in two 10 tire sections), as well as swap between 4 different vehicles. Various levels of warnings are issued for pressure changes (under, over and leaking), high temperatures and signal loss.
Table of Contents Initial Setup........................................................................................................................................................................1 Setting up the ilO - Learn (L) Mode ............._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 2 Setting up the ilO - Pressure (P) Setting Mode .............._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3 Setup Complete............................................ 4 Alerts - How the TireMinder TPMS Alerts Work ................
Adding Transmitters ·············································---------------------lS Move a Single Transmitter ..........................................................................................................................................15 Delete a Single Transmitter ....................................................................................................................................... 16 Replace a Single Transmitter..............................................
Does the System Need to Be Reprogrammed Every Time I Change Batteries? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 22 Accuracy of Pressure Gauges and TPMS ...............................................................................................................23 CR1632 Lithium Battery Installation .......................................,.......................................,........................................ 24 0-Rings .............................................................................
Initial Setup Prior to starting the initial setup, charge the il0 using the supplied charging block and USB cable. While the il0 is charging, please complete steps l to 3. Step 1: The first step in setting up your il0 is to connect the included signal booster to a 12V or 24V power source. When plugged in, you will see a green power indicator light.
Monitoring Mode and the il0 is actively monitoring for tire issues. In order to receive alerts, you must be in Monitoring Mode. Setting up the ilO - Learn (L) Mode We're now ready to program, or what we like to call Learn, each transmitter to a tire position. Please see the steps below to Learn each transmitter: Step 1: From Monitoring Mode, press and hold the left and right buttons for 5 seconds until you see an L in the center of the display.
Step 5: Repeat Step 4 until all tire transmitters have been learned to the monitoring. Once complete, press and hold the left and right buttons for 5 seconds until you see MONITORING on the display. Setting up the ilO - Pressure (P) Setting Mode You're now at the home stretch! The last part of setting up your TireMinder il0 is informing the monitor what tire pressures you're currently running.
Setup Complete Your TireMinder il0 is now fully setup! From here, you can take full advantage of the tire protection and peace of mind that your new TireMinder system can provide. However, we strongly recommend that you read the rest of this book. It may seem like quite a bit of pages, but it's written to be enjoyable, not a galaxy far far away enjoyable, but full of helpful TPMS and safety information. Jokes aside, please read this book. This monitor is one of our most advanced units available.
Alerts - How the TireMinder TPMS Alerts Work The main function of a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is to alert when a tire issue occurs. Your TireMinder ilO will check for the following tire issues every 6 seconds: 1. TireMinder · Rapid Leak - Pressure loss of 3 PSI or more in less than 2 LEAKI NG LOW PRESSURE minutes. 2. FR Slow Leak - Pressure loss of 6 PSI or more in 2 to 10 minutes. 11,1, 11...11...
Alerts - What to Do If an Alert Occurs If you receive a leaking alert, please note how much air is left in your tire. If you are running l00psi (normal) and the alert has come on at 85 psi, you may decide to drive to the next rest stop. If the pressure drops significantly or more rapidly, cautiously bring the vehicle to a safe, off-road location to check the offending tire.
The TireMinder Hard Wired Booster In today's world, the TireMinder signal booster helps our 433MHz transmitters avoid signal interference from the ever more prevalent wireless devices. As we all know, you can't throw a stone anymore without hitting a wireless device. This creates a lot of electronic noise, which limits the potential range of other devices operating in the same vicinity.
Booster Installation Continued For most vehicles, the easiest way to provide power to the booster is attaching the wires directly to a 12V or 24V battery. You may also wish to change out the alligator clips for a ring terminal connector for a more permanent connection. If you have a MotorHome or Coach that does not have a battery located towards the rear, the booster can be connected to the 12V terminal of the generator.
Baseline Pressures and Tire Safety A baseline tire pressure is the recommended tire pressure, cold. In other words, it's the tire pressure before your tires start rolling down the road. There are two places which will give you an idea of what your tire pressures should be. The first is the permanently mounted placard containing max tire pressures, max load information, etc. This placard is similar to the one located on the driver's side door jamb of most cars and trucks.
Multiple Wheel Layouts The il0 has the ability to display up to 20 tires. As it is unlikely you will use all 20 positions, below you will find some recommendations of where to add tire positions. Ultimately, it is up to you to decide how you would like the 110 to look. So have fun with it! FRONT SECTION FRONT SECTION FRONT SECTION REAR SECTION REAR SECTION REAR SECTION TireMinder· TireMinder' 4iiii) ~iiii) 32 :,:,t _,,.
Baseline Pressure Layout Highlight where you want the transmitter (layout) for your tires. Write the baseline PSI required for each tire.
Adding, Disconnecting and Swapping Vehicles The TireMinder il0 can add or disconnect up to 4 different vehicles using Disconnect (D) Mode. To do so, please use the following directions: 1. 2. From Monitoring Mode, press and hold the left and center buttons for 5 seconds, until you hear a beep. After the beep, you will see a "D" in the center of the display. You will also see the tire positions flashing, along with either FRONT or REAR and number to the right.
Auto-Search Mode This mode is really cool! It all happens while in MONITORING mode and can only be used after all transmitters have been installed. When implemented, all current pressures will go to 0 PSI and the temperatures reset to 32' F. The monitor will then automatically search for updated pressures and temperatures from all tires. All should be recovered within 20 minutes. When to use this mode: • • • • After the rig has been in storage. If you see "Signal Loss" on the monitor.
"Starting Overn Full Delete Mode When implemented, this will delete transmitter codes from all transmitters that had been mounted. It is activated from the LEARN Mode. When complete, all 20 tire positions will be empty, displaying "- -". When to delete: • • • • If you think you've screwed up the installation and want to start over. If someone has removed all the transmitters and you don't know which goes where.
Adding Transmitters Your TireMinder il0 can add up to 10 tires, per vehicle. To add transmitters, please use the instructions below. Note, you do not need to delete any currently learned transmitters in order to add additional transmitters. 1. From MONITORING mode, press and hold the left and right buttons until you hear a beep and see LEARN near the top center of the screen. 2. Using the right or left buttons, move to the tire position you would like to add. 3.
Delete a Single Transmitter To delete a single transmitter, please following the instructions: 1. Remove the transmitter you wish to delete from the valve stem and set it aside. 2. From MONITORING mode, press and hold the left and right buttons until you hear a beep and see LEARN near the top center of the screen. 3. Using the right or left buttons, move to the tire position you would like to replace. 4.
Units of Measurement {PSI/BAR...} The TireMinder ilO is setup to default to PSI and °F (Fahrenheit). If you would like to change this to Bar (barometric pressure) or •c (Celsius), please use the instructions below. 1. 2. 3. From MONITORING mode, press and hold the center button for 5 seconds until you hear a beep and see P (Pressure Setting Mode} in the top center of the display. Once in P mode, you will see PSI flashing. You may use the left or right buttons to toggle from PSI or Bar.
Transmitter Batteries & Proper Disposal TireMinder External and Flow-Through transmitters use CR1632 style batteries. Please dispose of any used lithium batteries properly. Contact your local waste disposal company for drop off locations. Powering on the Monitor Press & Release the TOP button to turn on the monitor. Upon turning on the monitor will automatically be in the MONITORING mode. Once turned on, the ilO will automatically start to search for updated tire information.
Reasons for Signal Loss a) b) c) d) e) f) The booster is not functioning. All TireMinder systems come with a booster included. If you have not installed it, then "shame on you." If it is installed, check that the booster is powered correctly. You should see a green LED glow when the unit is powered on. See "Signal Booster" (page 7). The system is over 9 months old and the transmitter batteries need to be replaced. One of the transmitters has been lost or damaged.
If you did use the "Disconnect Mode," upon reuniting the two units, you may simply engage the automatic "Reconnect Feature" and let the TireMinder do the work for you. See page 12 for "Disconnect" and "Reconnect Mode" directions. Can Rubber Valve Stems Be Used with The TireMinder Transmitters? Yes, TireMinder Transmitters may be used on high quality, high pressure rubber valve sterns. However, we highly recommend brass or stainless steel valve sterns.
Best Type of Valve Extenders for Use with TireMinder TPMS If you can, we highly recommend not using valve extenders when using a TPMS. This is because valve extenders create an additional issue point. They have been known to cause leaks, which can lead to a blowout, as well as no signal errors (see Pressurized vs Non-Pressured Extenders on the next page). Straight valve stems are recommended for safely using any TPMS. We recommend taking a look at YourTireShopSupply.com's dually valve stem kits (link).
Non-Pressurized Vs Pressurized Braided Steel Valve Extenders Non-pressurized braided steel valve extenders have a pin and a long actuator rod running from the outer end of the valve, which resembles a valve core. Pushing on the valve core pushes the rod down through the tube to open the valve core bolted to your tire rim.
4. 5. 6. Insert a new battery into the transmitter's battery bracket. Screw the transmitter back onto the same valve stem it came off of. Once the transmitter is back on the valve stem, the TireMinder monitor will display the updated tire pressure, confirming the procedure. Accuracy of Pressure Gauges and TPMS No reasonably priced tire pressure gauge is going to be 100% accurate. Likewise, NO TPMS is going to be 100% accurate. What's important is that they are reasonably close and relatively consistent.
CR1632 Lithium Battery Installation Look at the illustration to the right. Note that the battery slides UNDER the aluminum "bridge", "clip" or "bracket". Do NOT place it on top!! Be sure the plus(+) side is up. Incorrect insertion will burn out the circuit or break the solder connection. The cover should only be finger tight (snug) so as to remain waterproof. Please, DO NOT use pliers and a pipe wrench! Over tightening will damage the "O" ring.
Monitor Location Quite frankly, this is not something you should be watching constantly. If there is a problem, the unit will beep and the red light will flash. Therefore, place it somewhere within your peripheral vision. • • • • Try to keep the monitor away from other major electronics. We know this is not easy given how hightech most of you RVers have become. Many of our Class A users have found the windshield is too far away to use the window mounting bracket.
Brass and Aluminum Transmitters. Which one do I need? Minder makes two types of transmitters, the TM-2BRASS and the TM-2ALUM. The standard kits come with either 4, 6 or 10 of the brass style transmitters. All RVs, MotorHomes, 5TH Wheels and Trailers will all have either rubber (brass) or metal (steel, chrome, or nickel) valve stems, all of which work with the TireMinder brass or flow through transmitters.
Technical Specifications ilO Sensor/Transmitter Working Temperature (-20°C--85°C) -4° F to 185° F Working Humidity 0 – 100% Dimensions (23 x 21 x 21 mm) .8” x .8” x .9” Weight (14,1 g) 0.5 oz. Battery Voltage 3V DC (CR1632) Battery Life 1 year Standby Current 500mA Working Current 6mA Pressure Range (0 Bar – 10 Bar) 0 – 232 PSI Pressure Precision (±0.3 Bar) ± 2.7 % PSI Temperature Precision (± 3°C) ± 6° F Does not replace the Weather Channel.
Monitor/Receiver Working Voltage 3V DC Working Temperature (-20°C -- 60°C) -4°F to 140°F Working Humidity 0 – 90% Standby Current 0.1mA Working Current 15mA Battery Capacity 1400mAh Signal Receiving Frequency 433.92 MHz Color of Backlight RGB (Red, Green, and Blue) Charger Input Voltage Output Amperage Internal Fuse 12/24 VDC 1.0 Amp 3.0 Amps Booster Input Voltage Red & Black hard wire connect 12V Battery Draw 12/24 VDC 3 ft.
TireMinder Limited Warranty In order for Minder to extend its award winning customer service, it is extremely important that you complete and mail the enclosed warranty card along with a copy of your bill of sale. This TireMinder TPMS is guaranteed against manufacturing defects for a period of three years from date of purchase. Should the unit not function as designed, TireMinder will repair or replace the section at no charge to the owner.
