Tire Monitoring System: Description and Operation
LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM:
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:
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. It also has a judgement function to detect a system malfunction.