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GET EDUCATED SCHRADER TPMS GLOSSARY OF TERMS ABS - Anti-Lock Braking System MULTI-PROTOCOL SENSOR - Sensors that are loaded SERVICE PACK - Replacement TPMS components 2 with multiple protocols containing: valve, hex nut, grommet valve core and ADJUSTABLE ANGLE - Valve stem valve cap required for sensor installation. Service pack angle can vary, it is not fixed NATIONAL HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION components should be replaced at each change. SCHRADER TPMS SAFETY AGENCY (NHTSA) - Body responsible for ALM - Auto Locating Module defining a TPMS warning strategy in response to the SHEAR COLLAR - Limits the torque of the valve SALES AND TECHNICIAN TRAINING ANTENNA - Component of sensor that receives the TREAD Act assembly to prevent damage to the plastic housing Low-Frequency activation caused by NEWTON METERS - Unit of measure in relationship to over-tightening • Free educational resources: printable training materials, ASK - Amplitude Shift Keying torque SITS - Schrader Issue Tracking System videos, customer talking points and more! BAND - Metal band that secures the TPMS to the OE - Original Equipment SNAP-IN SENSOR - TPMS sensor with a rubber valve BANDED SENSOR - TPMS sensor that is strapped to OEM - Original Equipment Manufacturer Visit TPMSAcademy.com the rim via a band cradle and CPA clip. stem. The snap-in sensor valve is installed to the OES - Original Equipment Supplier by being pulled through rim hole. PLAYBOOK BELLY BAND - Portion of the valve that prevents the ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTION (OBD II) - snap-in tubeless tire valve from being pushed back STEEL CAP - Valve cap is made of steel and can A Step-by-Step Guide from the World Leader in TPMS • Online e-Training course: learn the fundamentals of Vehicle data port for connection with a TPMS diagnostic through the valve hole. damage the aluminum valve stem because of dissimilar TPMS in an online module-based format tool. metals BULB - The round portion of the valve that prevents ON OFF KEY (OOK) - Modulation for Radio Frequency the snap-in tubeless tire valve from being pulled TBYT - Test Before You Touch • Sign up for the Schrader Connect newsletter: through the valve hole. ONE PIECE SENSOR - When the valve stem or TCU - TPMS Control Unit. Component that receives and enclosure is damaged, the entire sensor must be CHROME PLATED PLASTIC CAP - Valve cap is made interprets the signals broadcasted by TPMS sensors and Visit SchraderTPMS.com – click on ‘Contact’ replaced. from plastic and plated in chrome. This type of valve then relays the signal to the ECU should not be used on an aluminum stem. OVERTORQUING - Occurs when hex bolt is too tight TORQUE SETTING - Amount of tightened pressure • In-person training CLAMP-IN SENSOR - TPMS sensor identified by a “PING” - “Pinging” a sensor happens when a tool is used when screwing in hex bolt large aluminum hex nut on the outside of the valve used to wake up the sensor. When a sensor is “pinged” TORQUE TOOL - Tool used to achieve the correct stem. Clamp-in sensors are installed by piecing it starts to transmit. amount of pressure when attaching valve stem to together the valve stem and the sensor with a hex bolt. PLACARD PRESSURE - OEM specified tire pressure sensor with a hex bolt CPA CLIP - Plastic clip that secures the TPMS to the POTTING - The protective material that encapsulates TWO PIECE SENSOR - Valve stem or enclosure cradle the electronic portion of the sensor and sensor are separate and can be replaced DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) - Code that interchangeably PRESSURE BY LOCATION - Vehicle will display each signifies vehicle’s specific TPMS issue tire’s pressure on the dashboard. TPM - Tire Pressure Monitoring DPRS - Diagnostic Performance Requirement PROTOCOL - The specific configuration of a signal that TPMS - Tire Pressure Monitoring System Specification a TPMS sensor transmits to a receiver TREAD - Transportation Recall Enhancement, DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) - Appears on START TURNING A PROFIT PWM - Pulse-Width Modulation Accountability and Documentation - Safety Act in USA display to show driver the individual pressure of each 3 RF - Radio Frequency TRANSPONDER / INITIATOR - A component on tire some TPMS systems that is normally located inside RCA - Root Cause Analysis • Incorporate a standard operating procedure in DUST CAP - Valve cap that does not have a seal the wheel and broadcasts an LF signal to activate the ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) - Device that RCDLR - Remote Control Door Lock Receiver sensor. Transponders identify specific sensors to a tire your shop location. decodes the TPMS data and then converts the data into RECEIVER - Component on vehicle that receives the information that can be used by the vehicle systems TPMS sensor TRIGGER TOOL - Tool that is used to activate TPMS sensors • Always “test before you touch” FSK - Frequency Shift Keying RELEARN PROCEDURE - Process by which the TPMS FULLY PROGRAMMABLE SENSOR - Blank sensor that sensors on a vehicle are learned to the vehicle’s ECU or UHF - Ultra High Frequency TCU. There are three types of relearn procedures: • Actively communicate the benefits of a functioning can can be programmed to any vehicle MMY instead of UNIVERSAL CRADLE - Aftermarket solution that can IDs and protocols 1. Auto-Relearn - Sensors are learned be banded to a rim to secure a clamp-in sensor or a TPMS system to the customer GALVANIC CORROSION - Corrosion caused by two automatically to the vehicle’s ECU, usually banded sensor by driving the vehicle at a specified speed dissimilar conducting materials in contact with each VALVE CORE - Spring loaded valve installed in the continuously for a specified amount of time. • Charge for relearns other electrically and exposed to an electrolyte valve stem that lets air in and keeps the valve stem GROMMET - Part of TPMS service kit that 2. Stationary Relearn - Sensors are relearned from leaking out. The valve core threads into the tire accommodates rim tolerances and secures axial sealing to the vehicle via RF signal that is broadcasted valve stem. To avoid galvanic corrosion in aluminum ® from each sensor after the vehicle has been put TPMS valve stems, a special nickel-plated valve core is HEX BOLT - Attaches the valve stem to the sensor • Use Schrader’s EZ-sensor family of products for into relearn mode. required. HI-LINE - Vehicle displays “Pressure by Location” quick vehicle turns 3. OBD Relearn - Sensors are read by a TPMS VALVE STEM - Metal/ rubber tube that provides a Schrader TPMS Solutions INCH POUNDS - Unit of measure in relationship to scan tool with OBD II capability. means for air passage in and out of a tire. The valve torque stem is internally threaded to accommodate the Depending on which type of relearn is required the use • Replace the serviceable components of a TPMS installation of a valve core and externally threaded INITIATORS - Triggering device to activate the sensor of a TPMS scan tool or program tool may be necessary. sensor every time a tire is removed from the wheel to accommodate the installation of a sealing cap. LF - Low Frequency RSSI - Received Signal Strength Indication For equipped vehicles where the sensor LIKE FOR LIKE - Term used by Schrader to describe SCAN TOOL - Tool used to scan, read, activate and is mounted in the rim hole, the valve stem is a • Be creative! Consider including service packs with their direct TPMS replacement program diagnose TPMS sensors. Certain tools are also capable component of the TPMS sensor. of connecting to the ECU via the OBD connector to read LOW-LINE - Vehicle displays only the MIL (Malfunction VIO - Vehicles In Operation the sale of road hazard protection sensor IDs, write new sensor IDs and diagnose DTCs. Indicator Lamp) WAL - Wireless Auto Location SDD - Standard Diagnostic Data MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) - Light that WASHER - Shapes the grommet to help seal the valve appears on the dashboard to warn that the TPMS is not SEALING VALVE CAP - Valve cap that has a seal to hole operational and therefore, the tire pressure is not being prevent air loss WCM - Wireless Control Module monitored Mon - Fri 8am - 8pm SEL - Schrader Electronics Limited TECHNICAL SUPPORT WHEEL UNIT (WU) - The device that is mounted MMY - Make, Model, Year SENSOR ID - The identification number assigned to a in the wheel assembly that senses the tire pressure Sat 10am - 2pm EST MOUNTING SCREW - Used to attach the valve to the TPMS sensor that is unique to that sensor only. The ID and then sends the information via RF to the vehicle enclosure is stored in the vehicle’s ECU and identifies a specific receiver 1.800.288.1804 www.SchraderTPMS.com sensor at its specific wheel location. WHY SCHRADER? 1 GET EQUIPPED SCHRADER TPMS HAND TOOLS Schrader is the leading global manufacturer of tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) for 20140 20142 automotive, heavy-duty and off-road vehicles. T-10 Torque Tool Universal Nut Torque Tool Schrader is a pioneer in TPMS, a vehicle safety feature Pre-set torque tool for Serves as a torque wrench that is now standard on all and light trucks installing replacement for valve nuts. sold in the U.S. snap-in valves.

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