Alfano A-187 User manual
TYRECONTROL « P »
A-187
User Manual (EN)
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Introduction
The TYRECONTROL « PRO-P » allows you to :
-Measure the tyres pressures
-Adjust the tyres pressures (only to decrease)
-Memorize these data until 99 sets
1 set = until 4 captures of pressures « before and after race »
-With the software "VISUALTYRE" : recover the data recorded for a better analysis and
also bring a help to the configuration of your device
Replacing the batteries
Switch off the device before removing the used batteries to avoid all loss of data recorded. Insert the
two new batteries into the device properly and make sure the terminals "+" and "-" are aligned correctly.
Battery Type : 2 x AA
Important : It is imperative to use quality batteries manufactured by reputed brands in
order to prevent battery leakage into the device.
A failure cau ed by the battery acid void the warranty.
Soft number and serial number of the Tyrecontrol
When you switch on the Tyrecontrol the screen displays the soft number below in the middle (2
numbers) and the serial number of the device on top (6 numbers : 3 on the left and 3 on the right)
during some seconds.
Caution
The Tyrecontrol is a device of precision and of this fact it is
sensitive to the electromagnetic currents coming from the engine ignition.
Keep therefore the Tyrecontrol distant (minimum 50cm) of the engine ignition to avoid false
readings or a device ‘freezing’ when the engine is running.
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Switching on the TYRECONTROL
-Either normally pressing the central button the TYRECONTROL starts :
WITHOUT the backlight.
-Either pressing for 2 seconds the same button the TYRECONTROL starts :
WITH the backlight
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Switching off the TYRECONTROL
When the Tyrecontrol is not in the menu « OFF » it dies out automatically after 10 minutes of non use.
Weak battery detection
As soon as the Tyrecontrol detects a weak level of batteries the word « BAT » appears in most menus
while blinking.
Working
The TYRECONTROL has 7 main options represented by 7 icons:
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This option consists in recording new data.
Procedure :
1) With the help of the buttons select the icon « RECORD » (figure 1)
In the position « RECORD » the Tyrecontrol displays :
The pressure in real time (allows a fast measure)
The pressures of the last « Set » recorded
Figure 1
2) With the buttons or select the « FACE » (figure 2)
In the position « FACE » the Tyrecontrol displays :
The pressure in real time (according to the programmed
sequence of capture)
Figure 2
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On the example (figure 2) the Tyrecontrol is ready to record the first capture in the Set « 08 » before
race (« Set » free) while starting with a capture of pressure on the right rear tire.
Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5
3) Apply the mouthpiece of the Tyrecontrol on the valve of the tyre (figure 3).
4) Press the central button to record the measured pressure then the point of
capture displayed to the screen moves automatically following the sequence
programmed in the menu SETUP. In the example (figure 4) the device positions
itself on the right front tyre.
5) Apply the mouthpiece of the Tyrecontrol on the valve of the tyre (figure 4).
6) Press the central button to record the measured pressure and prepare the
Tyrecontrol on the next point of capture (Figure 5).
7) Operate this way until the end of the programmed sequence.
8) The last capture done the Tyrecontrol returns automatically to the menu
« RECORD ».
Note : it is possible to program a sequence of capture in the order desired.
(See Menu « SETUP » page 11, « configuration of the captures sequence ».
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This menu consists in recalling the recorded data.
Procedure :
1) With the help of the buttons select the icon « RECALL » (figure 6)
In the position « RECALL » the Tyrecontrol displays :
The pressures of the last « Set » recorded before and
after race + the gaps.
2) With the button or select the « FACE » (figure 7)
Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8
3) Press the button or : the Tyrecontrol displays the pressures of first « Set »
recorded + the gaps (Figure 8).
4) Press systematically the button or to browse all data recorded.
5) Use the button : to browse the data recorded in the inverse sense.
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This menu consists in measuring the pressure.
Procedure :
1) With the help of the buttons select the icon « P ».
2) Apply the mouthpiece of the Tyrecontrol on the valve of the tyre.
Figure
This menu consists in erasing the recorded data.
Procedure :
1) With the help of the buttons select the icon « RST » (figure 10)
2) Press the central button during 1 second to erase all data (figure 11)
Figure 10 Figure 11
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This menu consists in transferring the data recorded in the Tyrecontrol toward a computer.
Procedure :
1) With the help of the buttons select the icon :
2) Apply the interface IR-USB (the A421) on the Tyrecontrol.
3) The command of the function « download » is done from the software VISUALTYRE.
This menu consists in switching off the Tyrecontrol.
Procedure :
1) With the help of the buttons select the icon :
2) Wait for 3 seconds.
Note : when the Tyrecontrol is not in the menu « OFF »
it dies out automatically after 10 minutes of non use.
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SETUP
These menus consist in configuring various parameters of the Tyrecontrol :
01) Choice of the unit Bar/PSI « menu 01 » (page 10)
02) Choice of the vehicle « menu 02 » (page 10)
03) Configuration of the equence of the capture « menu 03 » (page 11)
04) Calibration of the Pre ure en or « menu 04 » (page 13)
Procedure to reach the SETUP :
1) The Tyrecontrol must be stopped.
2) Press the central button during minimum 5 seconds the Tyrecontrol starts in
the first menu SETUP : « Choice of the unit Bar/PSI ».
Procedure to browse the menus SETUP :
Press the button or .
Procedure to leave the mode SETUP :
1) After the menu « Calibration of the Pre ure en or »
2) Press the central button on « EXIT » the Tyrecontrol starts in its normal
working on mode « RECORD ».
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01) Choice of the unit Bar/PSI :
Procedure :
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1) In one of these two windows press the central button to enter in the menu
« Ent » disappears.
2) With the button or modify the unit
3) Press the central button to leave the menu.
02) Choice of the vehicle :
Procedure :
or
1) In one of these two windows press the central button to enter in the menu
« Ent » disappears.
2) With the button or modify the type of the vehicle (Car or Motorbike).
3) Press the central button to leave the menu.
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