Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) TyreGuard® RV360

Programming and installation are very simple. No tools are required. Expected installation is estimated to take approximately one hour.

Our monitor is very compact. The size is similar to a standard chalkboard eraser. The dimensions are width 146.4 mm (5.75") x height 57.3 mm (2.25") x depth 25.4 mm (1.00").

The monitor weighs approximately 156 grams, similar to a cell phone.

Yes, the RV360 tyre pressure monitoring system monitors the tyre temperatures and provides a High Temperature Alert if the sensor detects an increase of > 80 deg C. A High Temperature Alert will then occur on the Monitor. For many reasons the tyre temperatures are not provided or displayed on the Monitor- only the tyre pressures are displayed.                             

The RV360 Manual recommends the use of Solid Tyre Stems as this will then firmly fix the Sensor to the Air Valve Stem / Rim and they will not flex. The Sensors can be used on Rubber Air Stems but if the Rubber Stem is long and close to the Rim then this will allow the Stem to flex and the Sensor to rub upon the Rim, causing marks to occur on the Rim. In addition, the Sensor service life can be shortened due to constant impaction upon the Rim when driving on rough Off- road conditions (eg corrugated roads). Rubber Stems could also break due to this "flexing" with the attached Sensors- however experience is that this is rare and primarily due to Rubber Stems that are very old and perished.

The position / location of the Air Valve Stems are different on each Rim (some are side- ways others straight up 90 degree to the Rim). If you intend on using Rubber Air Valve Stems then use short / "stubby" ones and check that when they flex the Sensors will not touch the Rims. Replace your Rubber Stems every 3-4 years (maximum) which usually can be done when changing tyres.

In the case where you may be concerned with a few slight marks on the Rims (compared to the Safety benefits of a TPMSystem) then we suggest purchasing some industrial adhesive backed rubber Tape and place this under the position of the Sensor where it may make contact with the Rim.    

The battery service life should be >3 years (upto 4 years is possible). There is a lot that can effect the Sensor battery service life such as high / low temperature conditions, if the Sensors is attached to Solid or Rubber Stems (wheel impact), Of or On road conditions, etc.

Our Sensors are industrial strength and operate on large mining / industrial equipment. The Sensor battery can not be replaced as it is a 100% sealed unit that provides you with a robust Sensor that can handle Off- road conditions and basically can be operated permanently under water as all the components are sealed in a potted silicon material. Enormous issues are experienced with Sensors that have their replaceable batteries- they do not last long, are never sealed and vibration / impact makes them fall apart and fail. Also- checked the costs for replacement batteries- which only last 12 months (if you one is very lucky) anyway.

The RV360 tyre pressure monitoring system was designed with a "Green Means Good™" indicator light, which lets the driver know all of the tyre pressures are within the specified range. The operator can see each tyre's pressure by using the four-way navigational buttons. In addition, there are multiple alarm types that are built-in to the system to make the driver aware of any tyre pressure issues.

Audible and visual alarms, which indicate the tyre position, are activated when a tyre's pressure falls to 12.5% (and also at 25%) below your tyres recommended baseline pressures. The programming of the baselines pressures is a step in the simple installation process for the RV360™ tyre pressure monitoring system. In addition, we have built-in a Fast-Leak alert that will provide an audible and visual alarm when a tyre pressure drops by 19.3 kpa (2.8psi) in less than 12 seconds.

The operator can activate this optional feature during installation. Audible and visual alarms, which indicate the tyre position, are triggered when a tyre's pressure increases to 25% above your tyres' recommended baseline pressures. These baselines pressures are easily programmed during setup of the RV360™ tyre pressure monitoring system.

The proper baseline tyre pressures are entered during the installation process and you no longer have to be concerned with the conditions (temperature, elevation, etc) to establish the accurate baseline pressures. Soon after the sensors are tightened (6 minutes) on to the valve stems, they will provide the reading of each tyre's pressure.

The RV360™ tyre pressure monitoring system up to 36 tyres.

Yes, by just adding sensors, the system can expand to monitor from four (4) to thirty-six (36) tyre positions. You can program 16 x tyre positions for the Primary Vehicle (eg a RV) and add a Tow Vehicle of upto 20 x tyre positions (eg Caravan or Trailer).

It depends on each situation and setup. We have created two alternatives if a boost to the RF signal from the sensors is required. A Signal Booster is recommended to effectively receive the signals from each sensor. We have an Exterior Signal Booster and a Remote Antenna Kit 23) that are available for purchase if a signal boost is required.

You will not need a RF Signal Booster on a normal Car or 4 x 4. We recommend the Booster should you have a Rig that exceeds 10 metres in total length- for example a Car + Caravan or a large RV + Trailer.

In addition to our internal quality tests, the RV360™ tyre pressure monitoring system has been approved by the FCC and tested to SAE standards for temperature, vibration and chemical / water resistance at an independent a2La accredited testing facility.

The RV360™ tyre pressure monitoring system is a Direct System which is the most accurate type on the market.

Yes it can. You can move the monitor to a new vehicle and re-program the RV360™ tyre pressure monitoring system to the new tyres and you are on your way.

No. We have included a "sleep mode" (patent pending) for the RV360™ series tyre pressure monitoring systems that can be activated when the ignition is turned off and the system is properly hard-wired into the vehicle's electrical system. The alarms are disabled, while the system continues to monitor tyre pressures. Any tyre pressure warnings that triggered an alarm during the "sleep mode" will be activated immediately when the ignition is turned on.

Higher radio frequency (RF) transmissions travel mostly via straight lines and along line-of-sight pathways. The RV360™ tyre pressure monitoring system sensors are required to accomplish the difficult task of transmitting a low power FCC approved signal from vehicles' tyres to the monitor. If a sensor fails to be recognised, move the monitor slightly. The vehicle could be in what is known as a "Dead Zone", this is where the signal is not able to travel because of its surroundings (pole barn siding, metal fence, side of a building). Moving the vehicle just a few feet can sometimes overcome this problem. The sensor will need to be removed and re-installed to activate the sensor for it to report quickly to the monitor. If you are using an optional signal booster kit, reposition the booster for a possible better reception.

Press any button after the alert sounds. This will put the alert in the Quiet Mode. The green light will have turned off, the alert will be displayed on the screen, and the back-light will be lit. This will continue until the alarm has been corrected.

If the green light on monitor does not come on it will signify that something is not correct with the settings that were input during setup to the monitor. Review the information on the display and if a proper air pressure is being displayed be sure that the baseline for the displayed wheel position was entered correctly.

The monitor draws 60mA to 125 mA of power when it is under power and fully functional. The monitor could drain vehicle's battery over an extended period of time. Hooking the monitor up to enable the Sleep Mode (patent pending) will drastically reduce the power consumption over a long period. If storing for over 3 months, you might consider unplugging the monitor and removing the sensors for storage. (TIP: Clean egg cartons or plastic bags work well for storing the sensors.) Each sensor has its own serial number laser etched into the cover. Be sure to enter these ID numbers in the diagram on page 5 of the instruction manual so the sensors can be replaced on the same tyre location when re-installing them, eliminating the need for reprogramming. If a low-pressure alert is given while in storage, the sensor will alert until the pressure is corrected and could dramatically affect the battery life of the sensors. Sensor will shut down and stop transmitting when less than 34.5 kpa (5 psi) of air pressure are present. When putting system back on, power the monitor first, and then screw the sensors onto their original wheel locations. Pressure readings will display within a few minutes on the monitor. Your RV360™ tyre pressure monitoring system will now be active.

Updated tyre pressures are transmitted to the Monitor every six (6) minutes under normal circumstances. With the monitor in Normal Mode, press the SET button and then press the arrow buttons in order to select a tyre's current pressure to display. When you have finished your inspection simply press the set button again to return the monitor to the Normal Mode.

It is recommended that tyre pressures be checked regularly using a high-quality pressure gauge when the tyres are at ambient temperatures, in addition to the use of a tyre pressure monitoring system. Remove the sensor, check pressure, and inflate if necessary. When you return the sensor to the valve stem, the sensor will begin to read the current pressure and return to its normal operation.

Immediately pull over and check low tyre. Physically check the tyre and repair, if necessary. Be sure to check valve stem for damage. Soap the valve stem to identify any leaks.

Sensors will transmit data to the monitor in two ways:

• Sensors send an updated signal every six (6) minutes under normal conditions.
• Sensors transmit any change of pressure from the static pressure.

There are multiple reasons for an alarm to be triggered on the RV360 system:

• Air pressure has dropped 12.5% of your baseline tyre pressure. This alert will continuously transmit once per second until low pressure is corrected or a button is pressed to place Monitor in Quiet Mode.
• Air pressure has dropped to the second alert level, 25% under your programmed baseline tyre pressures. Alert will transmit twice per second. If a button is not pressed, unit will continue to display an alert until pressure is corrected or up to 15 hours.
• Air pressure is released from the tyre at a rate faster that 19.3 kpa (2.8 psi) in less than 12 seconds. This will initiate a "Fast Leak" (patent pending) alarm.
• A sensor is removed from its tyre
• The optional high pressure alarm is selected and pressure increases in a tyre to 25% above the baseline pressure that was programmed.
• The sensor reports a tyre temperature of>80 degC- High Temperature Alert.

Placing the RV360™ tyre pressure monitoring systems 23.5 gram sensor on a typical large vehicle will not normally necessitate re- balancing tyres.

If a Sensor is lost or damaged and needs replacing, call LSM Technologies on +61 (0)7 37258100 or visit our website Online Shop and ask for P/N RV-000-021-DOR] to place an order for a new Sensor. Note you should always have at least two spares.

Instant tyre failure is rare in comparison to the more common failure caused by gradual tyre deflation. It is possible, during an instantaneous blowout, to have the Sensor blown off the tyre before it has had a chance to send a signal to the monitor. The RV360™ tyre pressure monitoring system is designed to monitor tyre pressures, not to prevent this type of catastrophic tyre failure.