The TyrePal CANbus TPMS alerts the driver if a tyre pressure is falling, is outside pre-set limits, or is overheating, and the tyre data is available on the vehicle network to provide diagnostic messages or additional control.
The system consists of TyrePal sensors that can be fitted inside or outside the tyres and a receiving module that connects to the CANbus, using standard J1939 protocol. A handheld reader initially programs the sensors to interact with the module and sets the pressure and temperature thresholds.
Peter Tillotson, Business Development Manager, TyrePal, commented: “Having a TPMS drastically improves the safety of a vehicle. The technology alerts drivers of punctures or unsafe tyre pressure, two of the main causes of tyre blowouts. On top of this, the CANbus module lets the TPMS interact with other equipment on the vehicle’s can-bus, such as auto-inflation or stability control systems.”
