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Tire Monitoring System: Description and Operation

LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM

LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM:






System Description



LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM / TRANSMITTER:





TRANSMITTER (PRESSURE SENSOR)
A transmitter (pressure sensor) integrated with a valve is installed on each wheel and transmits a detected air pressure signal in the form of a radio wave.


LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM / ANTENNA:






ANTENNA
Receives the radio wave signal transmitted by the transmitter (pressure sensor).


LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM / CONTROL UNIT:




TIRE PRESSURE WARNING CONTROL UNIT:






LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING CONTROL UNIT
Reads the radio wave signal received by the antenna, and controls the warning lamp and the warning chime operations as shown below. It also has a judgement function to detect a system malfunction.