Autolocation in Commercial Vehicle TPMS: Functionality & Benefits
1. The Autolocation Feature in Commercial Vehicle TPMS Key Takeaway: The Autolocation feature in TPMS sensors automatically detects the exact wheel position on trucks, buses, and trailers/semi-trailers. Manual relearning of sensor positions after a wheel change is no longer required – accelerating workshop workflows, minimizing misallocations in telematics systems, and ensuring ECE R141 compliance. 2. […]
TPMS Service for Trucks & Trailers: A Guide for Workshops & Fleets
TPMS Service on Trailersvia Mobile App All commercial vehicles manufactured from July 2024 onwards are equipped with tire pressure sensors and a receiver- often our TireCheck CAN-Bridge. This transmits tire pressure and temperature data to the vehicle’s EBS system. How do you correctly document the new wheel position after a tire service? And how do […]
Tire Pressure Sensors in Truck & Trailer: Are All Sensors Compatible?
In the commercial vehicle sector, there is often uncertainty:Is it actually possible to combine any TPMS sensor with any vehicle, receiver, or diagnostic system?The short answer is: No, not all TPMS sensors are automatically compatible with each other – but they can be compatible if three conditions are met: mechanics, electronics, and radio protocol. And […]
Differences between passenger vehicle & commercial vehicle TPMS Sensors
At first glance, tire pressure sensors (TPMS) for passenger cars and trucks appear almost identical. However, this impression is misleading: the technology cannot simply be interchanged. The differences lie in the details – and those details are critical for both safety and service life. In this article, we take a closer look at the technology […]
TPMS Legal Requirements for commercial vehicles
From July 2024, all newly registered trucks, transports, buses, and trailers must be equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).
How to install external tire pressure sensors: Instructions for trucks and commercial vehicles
External tire pressure sensors are an efficient and cost-effective solution to increase safety, tire service life, and operational reliability for trucks, trailers, buses, and other commercial vehicles. Especially with large wheels, such as 22.5-inch rims, correct installation plays a crucial role. Because even a small mistake can have serious consequences: an incorrectly mounted sensor can […]
