ContiPressureCheck Solo is Continental’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) for trailers. It notifies the driver of tire pressure issues in real-time while keeping the trailer system completely separate from the tractor.
It is designed to meet greenhouse gas emissions standards, offering fleets a cost-effective solution to reduce tire issues and stay compliant with pending regulations:
Both sets of regulations currently state that trailers will be required to install either a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) or an automatic tire inflation system (ATIS). Continental’s intuitive solution makes compliance as simple and affordable as possible for our fleet customers.
Regulations also state that trailers will be required to use low rolling resistance tires. Continental offers SmartWay verified tires and CARB compliant tires, including the Conti EcoPlus HT3, which has one of the lowest rolling resistance coefficients on the market.
“If the legislation stays as currently written, fleets will be able to meet all GHG 2 regulations with just two simple items from Continental: the ContiPressureCheck Solo trailer TPMS and our extremely low rolling resistance tires. You won’t need an aerodynamic kit or any additional products.”
- Paul Williams, head of Commercial Vehicle Tires the Americas
If you want to monitor all of your trailers simultaneously, check out the Solutions Finder to identify the best solution for your fleet.
The Notification Light is mounted in an industry-standard position on the front of the trailer, visible in the driver’s side mirror. If low pressure is identified in any of the trailer’s tires, the light is activated, letting the driver know about the issue.
Multiple levels of low pressure alerts ensure notifications reflect the severity of the issue. Fleets can customize settings based on their own needs, or use the factory defaults:
Having tire data at your fingertips allows drivers to take immediate corrective actions when an issue is identified. This improves safety, protects the tire casing, and extends the life of the tire.
The tire sensor is mounted onto the inner liner of the tire in order to collect data. Unlike wheel- or valve-mounted sensors, this placement ensures accuracy of the temperature and pressure data without influence from external factors. It also protects the sensor from theft and damage, especially in the case of curbing or sidewall abrasions, which can dislodge or damage a valve-mounted sensor.
The battery-powered sensor lasts up to six years or 400,000 miles, minimizing disruptions to your tire program. It can also be reused after retreading the casing.
The same TPMS sensors form the backbone of all Continental’s Digital Tire Monitoring solutions, including our ContiConnect Yard Reader for fleet terminals, ContiPressureCheck Integrated with telematics, and ContiPressureCheck on-vehicle TPMS. This allows systems to be used interchangeably to meet the needs of your fleet.
Sensors can be installed in your existing Continental tires by a certified dealer, or you can order intelligent tires, which arrive pre-equipped with sensors from the factory.
The Central Control Unit (CCU) is mounted to the underside of the trailer. The “brain” of the system collects data wirelessly from the tire sensors on a continuous basis when the trailer is connected to a truck. The CCU analyzes the data and activates the Notification Light if an alert is needed, ensuring that trailers remain compliant with GHG Phase 2 regulations.
Trailers equipped with telematics systems can also transmit tire data into the telematics dashboard, if they are one of Continental’s telematics partners. This allows back office support personnel to view trailer TPMS information remotely. The CCU is used to transmit this information to the telematics device in a process known as ContiPressureCheck Integrated.
Continental’s Hand Held Tool is used to wirelessly program each tire sensor. It is used during the initial setup of ContiPressureCheck Solo to activate each tire sensor.
The Hand Held Tool can also be used to read tire temperature and pressure data from each individual sensor. This can help the driver quickly identify which tire is triggering the notification light alert.
Tire monitoring will help your fleet:
Learn more about the benefits of tire monitoring.
One of the top five largest automotive suppliers and top five largest tire manufacturers in the world, Continental is uniquely equipped to provide optimal support and expertise on digital tire monitoring technology.
Tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) and automatic tire inflation systems (ATIS) can be used independently or in conjunction, depending on the needs of the fleet. For some fleets, using a TPMS brings particular benefits:
See how the ContiPressureCheck TPMS works, including its components, how the data flows through the system, calculate your potential cost savings, and learn how the system is installed. View the Interactive Presentation here.
Short Description | GHG 2-Compliant TPMS for Trailers |
Monitors | Tire pressure of a single trailer – up to 6 axles / 24 tires |
Data Access | Hand Held Tool |
| Alerts | Tire pressure of a single trailer – up to 6 axles / 24 tires |
Hardware | Tire sensors, CCU, wire harnesses, notification light, Hand Held Tool |
