From November 2014it has become mandatory to equip all new vehicles with TPMS systems pressure monitoring tires. The device is very useful for keeping tire pressure under control and can also be installed on older vehicles that do not have one, by purchasing complete wheels (rim and rubber).
The TPMS sensor is in fact a real one aftermarket accessory, also in conjunction with the new set of alloy wheels. Companies in the sector offer easily configurable devices such as ALCAR which has recently extended its TPMS product range to include the brand ALCAR Sensor.
TMPS sensors, what is it
TPMS stands for Tire Pressure Monitoring System and is a tire pressure monitoring system.
The TPMS system includes sensors on the wheel that check tire pressure in real time, signaling anomalies in real time through both visual and acoustic signals inside the passenger compartment.
TMPS sensors how it works
TMPS is standard on new generation cars. There are two types: direct and indirect. The first through sensors installed inside the wheels signal leaks tire pressure higher than 25% and in some cases it also allows you to to monitor on car display in real time the pressure of all four tires.
The indirect one does not directly monitor the tire pressure but does so by exploiting the work of theABScalculating any pressure loss based on the number of wheel revolutions: if these increase, deflation is occurring and this is reported. Indirect TPMS as opposed to direct TPMS cannot detect if the tires are inflated enough until the pressure drop reaches 25%.
In both cases, in the event of an anomaly, the car’s instrument panel lights up tire pressure warning light.
TMPS sensors ALCAR rims
TPMS can also be installed on cars older by purchasing complete wheels, i.e. tires mounted on the rims. In this case, the already installed and configured TPMS system can be added.
ALCAR for example, as a leading company in the European Aftermarket for the sale of alloy and steel wheels, it created the brand ALCAR Sensor which deals precisely with the sale of TPMS systemseven on rims that improve the aesthetics of cars that are already fitted with a TPMS as standard.
TMPS sensors ALCAR rims, characteristics
The new sensor has the following advantages: increased vehicle coverage for sensors Plug & Drive and Universal; programming contactless fastest on the market; a major compatibility with independent TPMS devices.
All new ALCAR sensors are characterized by longer life thanks to intelligent battery management and clamp-in models have the approval TUV up to the max speed of 300 km / h.
TMPS ALCAR Plug & Drive sensor how it works
The new “ALCAR Sensor Plug & Drive “ it is already pre-programmed and ready to use. This saves workshops from additional programming. With only six variants, this type of sensor is known by the abbreviation P&Doffers coverage of the 96% of the car fleet of the European market and requires neither programming nor configuration.
The slogan of this sensor is simple: Mount and Drive. However, the sensor too ALCAR P&D it is freely programmable and, together with the ALCAR Universal sensor, is one of the fastest programmable sensors on the market today.
TMPS ALCAR Sensor Universal how it works
The new “ALCAR Sensor Universal” in the same way it provides maximum flexibility thanks to the high coverage that reaches the 99% of vehicles. With programming times of approx 3-4 secondsthe Universal sensor is currently the fastest programmable sensor on the market.
It has the added advantage that programming can be done via several devices. The Universal sensor is available in four different types of valves: clamp-in silver, clamp-in black, clamp-in gray and snap-in black.
TMPS ALCAR Sensor Single how it works
The new “ALCAR Sensor Single” is a sensor pre-programmed. Absolutely identical to OE sensors, 100% reliable and ready to use.
Available for most popular vehicles in Europe, the Single sensor is an alternative economic for all popular car models in Europe.
TPMS sensor programming in the workshop
ALCAR further simplifies the work of workshops by offering the multiprogramming for Universal sensors with ALCAR devices developed in collaboration with Bartec. Time is of the essence, especially during the seasonal change.
Simultaneous programming of 4 sensors speeds up the process and makes it easier and safer. The Multi-programming time for 4 sensors is in fact about 15-20 seconds
ALCAR TPMS Configurator
Although not visible from the outside, TPMS sensors are highly complex tools and are important for vehicle safety. The system works correctly and is only reliable if tires, rims and sensors are 100 compatible%.
Full compatibility can be checked via the ALCAR TPMS Configurator where you can find all sensor codes 24/7. There are also vehicle specific reacquisition procedures, service kits and replacement valves.
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