Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems SmarTire Trailer-Link Op Manual - Manual (Page 31)

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6. Using the SmarTire ® TPMS Maintenance Hand Tool, go to the first tire to
be programmed and proceed to activate each of the trailer’s tire pressure
sensors in the proper order. Starting on the left side (road side) of the
trailer at the forward axle, begin by activating the inner tire and proceed
to work counterclockwise from inner to outer tire. Work in a U-shaped
pattern around the trailer ending with the right side (curb side) forward
outer tire. If using wide-based single tires, simply start at the forward
left side tire and work in a U-Shaped pattern around the trailer ending
with the right side forward tire. Some examples are shown below:
Figure 28
7. To activate the tire pressure sensor, hold the SmarTire Maintenance Hand
Tool’s antenna against the tire’s upper sidewall in-line with the valve stem.
Press the Learn Button to learn the ID code of the sensor. In most
cases, the Maintenance Hand Tool is able to receive signals from the
inner tire on the dual tire configuration as well. To program the inner tire,
hold the tool in line with the circumferential position of the valve stem of
the inner wheel, as indicated below:
Sensor
22-24 inch LF
Field Range
Inboard Tire Outboard Tire
Valve Stem
Figure 29 - Initiating Transmissions From Dual Wheels
If the sensor is not programmed from this position, you many also place the
tool between the dual tire assemblies and activate the sensor by placing the
antenna near the tire sidewall, in-line with the inner valve stem. Pressing
the button will abort the Walk-Around Learn procedure.