Description:
VIVID® is an electronic vehicle tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) designed to monitor and overlay tire pressures and tire temperatures onto an incoming camera video source or self-generated background screen. VIVID® monitors pressure in tires via wireless electronic sensors that read pressures and transmit a radio frequency (RF) signal to VIVID® which displays those pressure readings.
VIVID® is capable of displaying all current tire pressures and temperatures on demand, whether the vehicle is moving or stationary. VIVID® is a monitoring system and will not prevent tires from losing pressure or failing. However, low pressure is the leading cause of premature tire failure and VIVID® can provide early notice of potential problems and assist in maintaining proper pressurization in vehicle tires. VIVID® can be used on all pneumatic tires. Up to 40 tires can be monitored and displayed simultaneously. Notifications include low tire pressure, high tire pressure, high tire temperature, sensor low battery, and missing sensor. VIVID® is capable of reading pressures from 10 PSI to 199 PSI with two low pressure alert levels, the first at 12.5% and the second at 25% drop in pressure. A high pressure alert occurs if a 24 PSI increase is detected. VIVID® has numerous diagnostic features such as tire sensor signal strengths and packet counts for troubleshooting.
VIVID® is easy to setup and configure via video on-screen menus.
An optional external malfunction indication lamp (MIL) with remote control pushbutton can be installed for additional driver and/or maintenance manager notifications of tire issues.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 5 1/2" x 3 1/2" x 1 1/4"
- Weight: 9.5 oz.
- Input voltage: 8.0 to 14.0 volts DC (160 ma max.)
- DC plug 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm, center tip positive
- Operating temperature: -20 C to +85 C
- Video level: 1 volt peak to peak
- Video impedance: Input 75 ohm, output 75 ohm resistively terminated
- Maximum number of sensors: 40
- Sensor dimensions: 1.01" H x 1.11" Dia.
- Sensor weight: 2/3 oz. (18.9 grams)
- Sensor operating temperature: -30°C to +85°C
- Sensor pressure range: 10 to 199 psi
- Sensor operating frequency: 433.92 MHz FM
- Sensor transmit range: Approx. 150 feet (line-of-sight)
- Sensor batteries: Internal, non-rechargeable.
- Sensor battery life: 5 years.
- Sensor low voltage shutdown: 1.8 volts
- Sensor reading rate: Every 7 seconds
- Sensor transmit rate: Every 5 minutes (or instantaneous if warning event occurs)
Installation:
All VIVID® connections are on the rear of the unit (see figure below.)
Connector |
Hookup |
DC 8-14 V |
- +8 to +14 volts DC (150 ma max.)
- 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm DC coax plug, center tip positive
- Cigarette plug included
- Can be hardwired to vehicle
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VIDEO IN (optional) |
- Attach noise free NTSC or PAL camera video source
- Not required if self-generated screen mode selected
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VIDEO OUT |
- Attach to monitor, DVR, etc.
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LAMP + / LAMP - |
- Spring-loaded terminal pins
- Attach optional malfunction indication lamp (MIL)
- +12 VDC output
- Red wire LAMP +. Black wire LAMP -.
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BUTTON |
- Spring-loaded terminal pins
- Attach optional remote control button
- If using lamp/button combo switch attach lamp wires as listed above and silver wire to third terminal pin
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ANTENNA |
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Rear view of VIVID®
Configuration:
VIVID® configuration is preformed though video on-screen menus using the front panel buttons. All information is stored in non-volatile memory so even with loss of power the configuration information is retained.
To enter the main on-screen menu press and release the MENU button on the front of the unit. Use the UP, DOWN, and ENTER buttons to control the cursor and make selections.
Main Menu:
Menu Option |
Action |
Set Screen Parameters |
Display Screen Parameters Menu |
Set Tire Parameters |
Display Tire Parameters Menu |
Save Changes and Exit |
Save all the options that have been changed in non-volatile memory
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Discard Changes and Exit |
Discard all the option changes that have been made since entering the menus |
Screen Parameters Menu:
Menu Option |
Action |
Screen Mode |
- SELF-GEN - VIVID® generates its’ own background screen. No camera required.
- OVERLAY - Overlay the on-screen tire information on the incoming camera video source
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Tire Display |
- ALWAYS ON - Always display tire overlay. ENTER or external button press toggles between tire pressures and tire temperatures.
- ON ALARM - If tire warning event occurs then display tire overlay. If tire warning event stops then hide tire overlay. If ENTER or external button press occurs during warning event then toggle between tire pressures and tire temperatures. If ENTER or external button press occurs NOT during warning event then display tire overlay until button is pressed again.
- ON BUTTON - ENTER or external button press toggles between displaying and hiding tire overlay
- ALWAYS OFF - Display no tire overlay
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Tire Horz Pos |
- LEFT - Left justify the on-screen tire information
- CENTER - Center justify the on-screen tire information
- RIGHT - Right justify the on-screen tire information
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Tire Vert Pos |
- TOP - Top justify the on-screen tire information
- CENTER - Center justify the on-screen tire information
- BOTTOM - Bottom justify the on-screen tire information
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Main Menu |
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Tire Parameters Menu:
Menu Option |
Action |
Select Tire Layout... |
Select the appropriate tire layout for your vehicle. Tire layout consists of number of tires, number of axles, and wheel positions.
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Install Tire Sensors... |
Install or delete sensors for the selected tires. (See the instructions below.)
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Delete All Tire Sensors |
Uninstalls all installed (paired) tire sensors. This feature is normally not required.
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Display Heartbeat |
Draw a heartbeat character during normal operations to show VIVID® functioning status
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Draw Front Bumper |
Draw a front bumper with the tire overlay
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Temperature Scale |
Select tire temperature scale. Fahrenheit or Celsius. |
Diagnostics... |
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Main Menu |
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Diagnostics Menu:
Menu Option |
Action |
Display Tire Registers |
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Display Tire Pressures |
Display the raw tire pressures
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Display Signal Strength |
Display individual tire pressure signal strengths
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Display Packet Count |
Display individual tire packet counts
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Toggle Lamp |
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Exit Menu |
Return to the Tire Parameters Menu
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Warranty & Service:
If the product fails to perform as described in our product description or specification, within 1 year from the date of shipment to the buyer, we will repair or replace the product and/or accessories originally supplied. Failure due to improper installation, misuse, abuse or accident is not covered by this warranty. Incidental and consequential damages are not covered by this warranty. The buyer must first obtain a Return Material Authorization number by calling (248) 588-4400, or send email to support@icircuits.com. Ship the defective product (with RMA number) to Intuitive Circuits, 3928 Wardlow Ct., Troy, MI 48083, freight prepaid.
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