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TPMS For Commercial Vehicles

Tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are now an essential component of modern commercial vehicles. Since July 2024, the UNECE R141 regulation has mandated the use of these systems for newly registered trucks, buses, and trailers.

For workshops and transport companies, this means that tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) are now part of everyday business. A correctly functioning system increases road safety, reduces tyre punctures, and extends tyre life. At the same time, fuel consumption and operating costs can be significantly reduced through optimal tyre pressure.

How does TPMS work in commercial vehicles?

Each wheel contains sensors that continuously monitor tyre pressure and tyre temperature.

Each sensor has a unique identification number and is linked to the vehicle. This allows the system to clearly assign the recorded values to the respective wheel position and directly attribute pressure losses or temperature deviations to the affected tyre.

The data recorded by the sensor is transmitted to the display in the driver's cab in real time. In the event of a pressure loss or a critical temperature development, the driver is automatically informed by a warning message.

The challenge in everyday life

When wheel positions are swapped or wheels are replaced, the current configuration on the vehicle often no longer matches the sensor data stored in the control unit. As a result, the system reports an error, and the sensors must be recalibrated to the vehicle. This process is often time-consuming, as it requires special service equipment or apps. Additional software limitations can further complicate the service.

The ideal solution for your workshop is the use of a dedicated service unit in combination with universal sensors. This allows you to quickly change or replace wheels, including the sensors, on your commercial vehicles. Labor, downtime, and potential errors are significantly reduced.

Complete solution for your fleet

With your own service equipment and the use of universal sensors, you become independent and can perform the complete TPMS service quickly and directly in your workshop. At the same time, purchasing, warehousing, and availability are significantly simplified, saving time and reducing costs.

Select your TPMS Service Device

TECH350HD or TECH600HD – the choice is yours!

Both devices offer identical functionality and access to the same comprehensive database for motorcycles, cars, vans, trucks, trailers, and buses. Three years of software updates are also included.

The TECH350HD is the cost-effective entry-level solution for all daily TPMS work in the workshop.

The TECH600HD also offers a completely wireless workflow with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, wireless OBD communication, and inductive charging technology. This makes it particularly suitable for professional users with high diagnostic volumes and fleet service.

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Choose your Universal TPMS Sensors

RSHD-1 and RSHD-2: both universal sensors are freely programmable and can be overwritten without limit for commercial vehicles. The difference lies in the mounting method:

RSHD-1: Universal sensor for mounting on the rim:
Ideal for trailers, semi-trailers and vehicles with rim sizes from 17.5″ to 22.5″.

RSHD-2: Universal sensor for mounting on the valve:
Ideal for tractors and buses where the sensor is attached directly to the valve.

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In Practice

If you have chosen the TECH600HD TPMS service unit and the matching universal sensors, then you have a flexible and future-proof complete solution for your commercial vehicles.

Whether truck, bus or trailer – with this combination you can quickly program, clone, manage and easily replace sensors if necessary.

If a wheel needs to be replaced or changed, simply select the corresponding vehicle in the TECH600HD and clone the existing sensor to a universal sensor. The original sensor ID will be transferred to the new sensor within seconds.

Next, mount the wheel in the same position as the original wheel. Since the sensor ID remains unchanged, the vehicle will recognize the sensor immediately. No relearning or additional programming of the vehicle is required.

This saves valuable working time in the workshop, reduces downtime, and enables quick wheel changes. The vehicle is immediately ready for use again and can be put back into service without any further measures.

TPMS for Commercial Vehicles FAQs

The choice between OE and universal TPMS sensors depends on the vehicle application and workshop requirements. OE sensors are typically intended for specific vehicle applications. This can make them suitable when the exact vehicle application is already known, but workshops servicing a wide range of commercial vehicles may need to stock multiple sensor variants. Programmable universal TPMS sensors can provide greater flexibility across compatible commercial vehicle applications. They can be programmed for the required vehicle using suitable TPMS equipment, helping workshops and fleet operators reduce the number of different sensor variants they need to keep in stock. In some applications, a universal replacement sensor can also be configured using information from the existing sensor. The required programming and vehicle relearn procedure will depend on the vehicle and sensor application. Always check vehicle compatibility and follow the correct programming, installation and relearn procedure for the selected sensor.

When replacing an OE TPMS sensor on a truck, bus or trailer, it is important to identify the correct replacement sensor for the specific vehicle application. Sensors may use different protocols and specifications, so compatibility should always be checked before installation. Depending on the vehicle and replacement sensor, programming and/or a vehicle relearn procedure may be required. The correct procedure varies by application, so technicians should follow the appropriate service information and use suitable commercial TPMS equipment where required. TPMS sensors also contain internal batteries with a limited service life. If a sensor is no longer communicating correctly or has been damaged, it should be tested to determine whether replacement is required. Bartec universal commercial TPMS sensors can provide an alternative to OE sensors for compatible applications, helping workshops and fleet operators manage replacement sensor coverage across different commercial vehicles.

Yes. Bartec's RSHD-1 and RSHD-2 universal TPMS sensor range is designed to support compatible commercial vehicle applications including trucks, buses and trailers. Universal sensors can provide workshops and fleet operators with greater flexibility when servicing different vehicle applications while reducing the number of sensor variants that need to be held in stock. Vehicle and sensor compatibility should always be checked before installation, and the correct programming and relearn procedure should be followed for the specific application.

A Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) monitors tyre pressure and, depending on the system, tyre temperature on commercial vehicles. Sensors fitted to the wheels transmit information to the vehicle, helping the driver identify pressure loss or other tyre-related issues. Commercial vehicle TPMS can support tyre safety and maintenance across applications including trucks, buses and trailers.

TPMS is used across a range of commercial vehicle applications, including trucks, tractor units, trailers, semi-trailers and buses. The TPMS system, sensor type and service requirements can vary between vehicle applications, so vehicle and sensor compatibility should always be checked before carrying out TPMS service or replacement work.

When a wheel or TPMS sensor is replaced, the vehicle may need to recognise the sensor ID associated with the replacement sensor or wheel position. The required procedure depends on the vehicle and how the replacement sensor has been configured. This may involve sensor programming, copying an existing sensor ID or carrying out a vehicle-specific TPMS relearn procedure. Technicians should follow the correct procedure for the vehicle and sensor application.

Commercial vehicle TPMS servicing requires suitable diagnostic and programming equipment for the vehicle application being serviced. Bartec commercial TPMS tools such as the TECH350HD and TECH600HD can support tasks including sensor activation and diagnostics, programming compatible replacement sensors and carrying out vehicle relearn procedures. The equipment and procedure required will depend on the vehicle and the TPMS service being performed.

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