WABCO OptiTire, System Description

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Abbreviations
ABBREVIATION MEANING
ADR
(French: Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises Dangereuses par
Route); European agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by road
CAN Controller Area Network; asynchronous serial bus system for networking control units in vehicles
ECAS
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension
ECU Electronic Control Unit
GND
Ground; earth
TEBS Electronic Braking System for Trailers
VCS
Vario-Compact-System; compactly structured ABS for trailers
WIS Wheel Internal Sensor
WM2
Wheel Sensor 2; external wheel sensor or module
Purpose of this document
This document describes the function and installation of the OptiTire
TM
tire
pressure monitoring system.
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Symbols used in this document
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
Failure to observe the safety instruction can result in
severe injuries or death.
– Follow the instructions in this warning note to
avoid injury or death.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
Failure to observe the safety instruction can result in
minor or moderately severe injuries.
– Follow the instructions in this warning to avoid
any injuries.