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Tire Pressure Sensor: Description and Operation

TPMS SENSOR

DESCRIPTION





1. MODE
1) Configuration State
^ All sensors should be in the Low Line (Base) state.
^ In Low Line (Base) configuration, sensor transmissions occur every 3 minutes 20 seconds (nominal) and pressure is measured every 20 seconds.
2) Normal Fixed Base State
^ Sensor transmissions continue at the Low Line (Base) configuration defined rates until the state is either changed by LF command or by the sensor detecting a condition that requires a temporary change to another state.
^ The LF command to this state must contain the sensors ID.
3) Storage Auto State:
^ This state is a Low current consumption state.
^ Sensors are in this state when they first arrive at the dealership (either on the vehicle or as replacement spares).
^ In this state, the sensor does not measure pressure / temperature / battery level.
^ The sensor will not transmit in this state unless requested to do so by the initiate command.
4) Alert State:
^ The sensor automatically enters this state if the measured temperature exceeds 230°F(110°C) and over temperature shutdown is likely
^ In this state, pressure is measured every 4 seconds and RF data transmitted every 4 seconds.
^ The state lasts for 1 minute if it is pressure triggered.
^ This state is also entered when a 3 psi change in pressure from the last RF transmission occurs.

NOTE: Sensor mode is used to configure sensor between high line and low line system. TPM sensor of Coupe (GK) should be set to low line.