Final Line Manual TPMS Process
For lower volume production line areas, it is possible to provide a cost effective manual reading based solution.
These systems provide the following advantages:
- Low initial hardware outlay for low volumes
- Portable devices with long battery life and multiple vehicle reading capability
- Barcode reading capability to read VIN or production number
- Plant connectivity via cradle to receive data about vehicles and/or transmit data back to the plant system about TPMS tested vehicles
- Rugged devices designed for tough plant environments
- Automatic TPMS power and protocol selection providing easy use
- Dual frequency reading for 315MHz and 433MHz for factories producing both TPMS types
- Optional printer to advise of vehicle due for on-line test
Typical Process
- TPMS Vehicle identified on the line
- Portable Tool taken from cradle
- Barcode read from Vehicle
- Read Front Left wheel TPM
- Read Front Right wheel TPM
- Read Rear Right wheel TPM
- Read Rear Left wheel TPM
- Place unit back in cradle
- Data downloaded to plant / PC system
- Optional programme of vehicle either from tool or PC/plant system
BXR Series of Hand Held TPMS Plant Tools
BXR Series of Plant tools comprises an extensive family of plant tools supplied by Bartec Auto ID Ltd to over 70 car and wheel and Tyre plants worldwide. These tools include portable tools (BXR) with integral TPMS readers, barcode readers (for reading the VIN), and OBD connections for K line and CAN bus. The tools can be rechargeable, battery powered, or cabled directly to mains power.
