Tire Monitoring System: Description and Operation

LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM





System Components

System Description





TRANSMITTER

A sensor transmitter integrated with a valve is installed on a wheel, and transmits a detected air pressure signal in the form of a radio wave.





ANTENNA

Receives the radio wave signal transmitted by the transmitter.








TIRE PRESSURE WARNING CONTROL UNIT

Reads the radio wave signal received by the antenna, and controls the warning lamp and the buzzer operations as shown in the illustration. It also has a judgement function to detect a system malfunction.

VEHICLE INFORMATION DISPLAY
Displays the air pressure of each tire.





After the ignition switch is turned ON, the pressure values are not be displayed until the data of all four wheels stabilizes.