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Page 1: ...NM343 EXTERNAL SYSTEM FOR TRUCKS AND BUSES INSTALLATION MANUAL VERSION 1 2013 ORDER ON LINE www vigia ca 1 888 438 8444 ...

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Page 3: ...malfunctions loss of tire pressure or other consequences which may result in serious injury or death Manufacturer or Distributor will be not responsible for injuries resulting from misuse of equipment use contrary to operating instructions of this manual or installation by any person other than an Authorized Installer Information contained in this manual is subject to change Col Ven S A reserves t...

Page 4: ...2 B Non steering axles with fenders 12 C Non steering axles without fenders 13 Connection between body couplings and rotor 17 2 5 Hose Installation Procedure 22 General diagram 23 Connection procedure 23 Coupling between tractor and trailer 23 2 6 Air Filter Purpose Location Installation Procedure 25 2 7 Control and Display Modules Control Module NM343 27 Display Module NM343 29 3 Pneumatic and El...

Page 5: ...res due to punctures or other causes the system automatically generates audio and visual signals that inform the driver of the problem and its location At the same time the system begins pumping air keeping tire pressures calibrated at the pre set levels If the loss of air is substantial as in the case of a blow out and the equipment is not able to compensate for this loss a visual signal advises ...

Page 6: ...he disks replace nuts or bolts in the hub with Vigia stud bolts according to the Table in next page Fig 1 Vigia stud bolts are available for different thread sizes and lengths Figure 1 One of the disk s faces has dash lines identified by numbers in the outer edge These lines will be used for drilling and centring Fig 2 Figure 2 ...

Page 7: ... 16 3 1 6 12 1 6 6 Note If the hub has 0 8 mm or 5 16 bolts and ornamental cap 4 stud bolts must be used 3 Replace the nuts or bolts specified in column 3 of the above table by the stud bolts provided with the system 4 With a compass measure clockwise the distance between the centre of the stud bolt replacing the bolt or nut assigned 1 and the centre of the next stud bolt 5 Mark that measurement o...

Page 8: ...able 1 it is determined that for a 10 nut hub 3 stud bolts should be used to replace nuts numbers 1 4 and 8 which must be taken out and replaced with the stud bolts provided with the system Fig 4 Figure 4 The distance between the centre of the stud bolt that replaced nut 1 and the centre of the next stud bolt is measured Fig 5 Figure 5 ...

Page 9: ...e disk s outer edge Fig 6 Figure 6 The selected points are drilled fastening the disk to the stud bolts with the washers and nuts provided Fig 7 Figure 7 B STARS This element can replace the disks in units whose hubs have 3 6 9 12 or 15 fastening nuts or bolts Three of the nuts or bolts must be replaced by Vigia stud bolts that are provided with the system Fig 8 Vigia stud bolts are available for ...

Page 10: ...ub clamp nut or bolt quantities in the first column With this information determine which nuts or bolts will be replaced Hub nuts or bolts quantity Nut or bolt numbers to be replaced 3 1 2 3 6 1 3 5 9 1 4 7 12 1 5 9 15 1 6 11 3 Replace the nuts or bolts specified in the second column of the table by the stud bolts provided with the system Fig 10 4 With a compass measure the distance between the ce...

Page 11: ...mm 13 64 bit first and then with a 10 25 mm 13 32 bit Fasten the star to the stud bolts with the washers and nuts provided Fig 13 C THREADED CAPS This element is used in units with a threaded cap hub INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1 Take the original threaded cap out in models with oil first collect the oil in a clean container 2 Secure the provided VIGIA threaded cap in place It must be the one specific ...

Page 12: ...tires INSTALLATION PROCEDURE The rotor must be tightened with moderate torque approximately 6 Lb Ft Fig 24 Note The rotor output terminals must be oriented towards the inflation valves 2 3 TIRE VALVES VIGIA offers different tire valves All tire valves have a check valve at their brass end preventing air to escape from the tire a Hose and Tire valve 50 cm Fig 25 for inside tires in dual tire config...

Page 13: ...Outside tire connector if required lightly tightening it with a wrench 4 Screw on the VIGIA valve lightly tightening it with a wrench 5 Ensure that the tire pressure is lower than the desired calibrated tire pressure VIGIA hose and tire valves must not rub against the wheel rims and or hubs Important Remove any tire extensions CONNECTING TIRE VALVES TO ROTOR 1 Insert the Nipples for Rotor Fig 29 t...

Page 14: ...g 32 3 Extend tire valve hose to the rotor making sure that it is not touching the rotor mounting hub or wheel rim Cut tire valve hose as shown in Figure 33 and push free end into End Hose Connector nipple For single tire install a Plug for Rotor Fig 34 on the open rotor output Fig 31 Fig 32 Fig 33 Fig 33 ...

Page 15: ...ide the body fender or other mounting part depending on vehicle characteristics Fig 35 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE VIGIA offers several body mounting attachments designed to prevent air hoses from extending beyond the vehicle s body or to avoid perforating fenders body or cabin fig 36 Make sure that the hose does not rub against the mounting even in extreme situations Fig 34 Fig 35 Fig 36 ...

Page 16: ... as possible to the point originally marked 4 Drill first with 5 mm bit 13 64 and then with 10 25 mm 13 32 bit 5 Install the corresponding body coupling B NON STEERING AXLES WITH FENDERS B1 Single axles Fig 38 1 Using a plumb mark a point 400 mm 15 in front of the axle and as close as possible to the edge of the fender or truck s body Before drilling make sure that there are no obstructions inside...

Page 17: ...f there are any obstructions mark a new position as close as possible to the point originally marked 3 Drill first with 5 mm bit 13 64 and then with a 10 25 mm 13 32 bit 4 Install the double outlet body coupling If coupling is under unloading doors install a protecting visor C NON STEERING AXLES WITHOUT FENDERS An adjustable body coupling mounting pipe is provided for these axles Fig 44 C1 Single ...

Page 18: ...coupling to the adjustable mounting pipe as indicated in Figure 48 Note that body coupling s spacer is removed 5 Pass the required hose length through the hole and connect the body coupling 6 Screw the mounting pipe end with 15 lbs sqft torque turning the hose at the same time to avoid strangling 7 Adjust the length of the adjustable mounting pipe making sure that body coupling end is not exposed ...

Page 19: ...th the bolt provided Tighten with a torque of approximately 115 lbs sqft The body coupling mounting pipe must remain with the VIGIA hose s outlet hole facing down 4 Install body coupling to the adjustable mounting pipe as indicated in Figure 48 above Note that body coupling s spacer is removed 5 Pass the required hose length through the hole and connect the body coupling 6 Screw the mounting pipe ...

Page 20: ...should the standard adjustable pipe is employed Figure 51 shows installation and parts required for this mounting pipe 1 X1414 A013 8 1 4 hose fastening nut 2 X2433 A079 5 Adaptor 5 16 to 1 4 3 X9201 A024 7 Hose Vigia 143 Ø 1 4 4 X9402 A112 3 Bolt NF 5 8 x 2 Bored Ø 6 25mm Note Adaptor 5 16 to 1 4 must be used with O ring X9601 A022 0 Fig 51 ...

Page 21: ...17 CONNECTION BETWEEN BODY COUPLINGS AND ROTOR a Set Assembly Fig 52 Fig 52 ...

Page 22: ...end 4 Screw the stainless steel spring to the bend s open end The stainless steel spring has a bigger diameter on one end Use this end to connect to the bend 5 Insert a second steel spring to the stainless steel pipe Use the spring s smaller diameter end to connect to the stainless steel pipe 6 Screw and tighten the nipple for body coupling to the body coupling BODY COUPLING NIPPLE FOR BODY COUPLI...

Page 23: ...XLES STEERING AXLES CUT HERE CUT HERE When cutting the stainless steel pipe use the appro priate tool to eliminate any sharp edges 8 Cut the hose Push Lok 36 cm 14 3 16 longer than the stain less steel pipe i e stainless steel 40 cm 15 3 4 hose must be 76 cm 29 15 16 40 CM 76 CM 9 Insert one hose end to the nipple for body coupling BODY COUPLING NIPPLE FOR BODY COUPLING HOSE PUSH LOK ...

Page 24: ... COUPLING 5 16 NIPPLE FOR BODY COUPLING SPRING 15 x 90 MM STAINLESS STEEL STAINLESS STEEL PIPE 60 CM PUSH LOK HOSEPIPE 11 Lubricate the hose s free end with silicone or similar product and pass it through the rotor cover ass embly 12 Insert the spring to the stainless steel pipe Cut the hose at the mark with number 3 3 ...

Page 25: ...onnector 15 Install the rotor cover and tighten its nut 16 The rotor cover must remain parallel to the tire Verify that the stain less steel pipe is not rubbing against the tire or that it is not too far from the tire Adjust by modifying the position of the bend and fix the final position by tightening the bend s nut 1 5 CM 9 16 ...

Page 26: ...so provided 3 Drill the required holes with care Be sure not to damage pipes tanks electrical components etc 4 Do not install hoses near heat sources mufflers heating pipes etc or moving parts steering suspension cross arms etc 5 Near body couplings secure the hose at shorter lengths so that if a clip or a clamp gets loose the hose does not come into contact with the tire 6 If a body coupling is t...

Page 27: ... The coupling between hose and joints is similar in each case and a fastening nut is always provided to prevent the hose from being disconnected Connect the hose to the couplings on both sides of the axles joining them with a T or a cross joint and then to the hose connecting to the control module Coupling between tractor and trailer Fig 64 NM 343 Fig 63 ...

Page 28: ...ounting with its cap B in an easy to reach location near the straight joint A c Affix the fixed connection valve C to the trailer in a location near the brake hose d Insert the hose end with connection valve D to the fixed connection valve C Fig 66 e When detaching the tractor from the trailer disconnect the hose end with connection valve D and connect it to the hose mounting B located on the trac...

Page 29: ...ir filter on the body or chassis providing that a It is located at the top of the connector or joint so that the 5 16 hose is vertical Fig 85 and not trapping air Fig 87 b It is secured vertically to the body or chassis c It is as close as possible to the tank so that retained liquids return to it Important Foresee possible movements between the filter and the air tank Installation procedure Very ...

Page 30: ...nt problems ONLY in the VIGIA system therefore the air tanks should be drained periodically 2 The air filter must be cleaned at least twice a year to ensure proper operation 3 When disassembling assembling the air filter for cleaning pay attention to the order of the components Fig 90 4 Maximum allowed pressure 200 PSI 14 BAR Fig 90 REMOVE THE ORIGINAL PLUG LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OR TOP OF THE AIR ...

Page 31: ...3 is for interior use only LOCATION OF MODULES CONTROL MODULE NM343 The control module permanently controls and adjusts tire pressures in the tires and sends the information to the display module Technical Characteristics Surge protection Polarity inversion protection Dimensions length 194 mm 7 5 8 width 139 mm 5 15 32 height 61 mm 2 13 32 at 80 PSI 5 5 BAR up to 9 different pressures Made of alum...

Page 32: ...ake from air tank 4 Pressure 1 to tires 5 Pressure 2 to tires 6 Pressure 3 to tires Installation Procedure Secure control module using all support separators rubber pads bolts and nuts provided Install to chassis frame or other vehicle part 1 2 6 5 3 4 Perforate the plate according to the holes available in the chassis or as needed Shortest side towards the module ...

Page 33: ...s Technical Characteristics Display module dimensions 117 mm x 58 mm x 35 mm Up to 9 circuits can be connected to the display module Option to activate the alarm on 20 minute intervals Can Bus interface between control and display modules Sequential or manual visualization for each circuit Audio warning sound increases with magnitude of air loss in circuit System can be turned off completely or in...

Page 34: ...30 Operation ...

Page 35: ...o turn Manual Mode on or off press the key or for 3 seconds Important The display goes into sequential mode automatically when loss of pressure is detected and it will show the circuit being inflated 3 Air Leaks The Vigia System if activated will automatically start inflation to a circuit with 3 or more PSI differential between actual and set tire pressure Depending on the magnitude of the air los...

Page 36: ...e for it the system will turn off automatically and will display the air tank pressure P warning the driver with 3 beeps every 2 seconds Factory setting for the air tank pressure P warning is 80 PSI 5 5 BAR 5 Alarm OFF Press to turn the alarm off If turning the alarm off when the system is inflating one or more circuits the alarm will automatically reconnect after 20 minutes 6 Circuit Deactivation...

Page 37: ...33 Installation Procedure A Using support case with base B Using tapping screws ...

Page 38: ...34 C Using DIN format box To remove box remove first both lateral covers and press inwards the 4 locks ...

Page 39: ...ÓN KEY CIRCUIT 1 TO TIRES 4 x 0 35 2 x 0 75 CONTACT POINT FUSE 3A 3 x 0 35 GREEN R FREE YELLOW GREEN WHITE R YELLOW R GREEN YELLOW GREEN R BLUE R BLUE GREEN YELLOW YELLOW R Very Important Match the guide in the connector plug to that in the module socket Do not force this connection CIRCUIT 2 TO TIRES CIRCUIT 3 TO TIRES PROTECTION VALVE ...

Page 40: ...nstructions should be requested to the telematics systems provider 4 TIRE PRESSURE CALIBRATION Before tire pressure calibration make sure that 1 Tires are cold ambient temperature at least 4 hours after rolling 2 Air tank pressure is at least 10 PSI higher than the maximum desired tire pressure To assure this is the case proceed as follows a Drain air tank completely b Connect the hose end from th...

Page 41: ...ration button 4 Circuit 1 is shown Using or set the desired pressure Then press the calibration button 5 Circuit 2 is shown Using or set the desired pressure Then press the calibration button 6 Circuit 3 is shown Using or set the desired pressure Then press the calibration button 7 Air tank pressure is shown Factory setting is 80 PSI 5 5 BAR and this value should not be changed Press the calibrati...

Page 42: ...he use of plugs 2 Verify the operation of the safety mechanism by producing a very large air leak For example take a plug out press the brakes repeatedly etc The Air Tank P pressure will be shown and the alarm will sound 3 Confirm that air is reaching each tire 4 Verify after a few minutes the correct pressure readings with respect to the set calibration 5 Clean all the working surfaces 6 Control ...

Page 43: ...adings for connected tires exceed the specified tolerance Compare pressures of connected and disconnected tires with a tire gauge If the pressures are similar rolling causes the increase If pressures differ there may be damage to the control module See Failure location guide in next section 7 FAILURE LOCATION GUIDE To quickly trace an air leak turn the system off and a If the display reading falls...

Page 44: ...facturers 2 Tire s with pressure higher than the one calibrated for the system 3 Uneven load distribution 4 Mechanical defects mallets with worn or broken spring misaligned axles etc 5 Speeding 6 Inadequate tires for the type of load 7 Control module damage 1 With cold tires reset the VIGIA system to the pressure indicated by tire manufacturers 2 Deflate the tire s to a pressure lower than the cal...

Page 45: ...just the compressor cut off valve Repair if necessary 2 Clean the air filter 3 Replace hose 5 Replace control module Pressure falls and system does not recover Indicator off 1 Calibration altered 2 Display module damage 1 Calibratet the VIGIA Display Module again 2 Replace display module The air continues to leak from the tires while disconnecting a hose from the network 1 Leak in tire valves 1 a ...

Page 46: ...structed rotor body couplings hose tire valve connectors or joints 2 Control Module damage 1 Replace affected element 2 Replace control module Display shows E error code Communication errors between control and display modules caused by 1 Faulty connection at either end of the electrical cable 2 Dirty connectors 3 Connector with broken pins 4 Electrical cable damaged 5 Control or Display module da...

Page 47: ...GIA NM343 REVISION 1 2013 P O Box 1352 1500 Avenue Road Toronto Ontario M5M 0A1 CANADA Ruta 11 Km 814 Guadalupe Norte Prov de Santa Fe S3574XAB ARGENTINA ORDER ON LINE www vigia ca 1 888 438 8444 P O Box 1352 1500 Avenue Road ...

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