Ridetech RidePROe5 Manuale utente

Installation Guide

& Operation Manual

Component Installation

Mounting compressor ........................................................2

Mounting tank.......................................................................2

Mounting air valves .............................................................2

Routing air lines & ttings .................................................3

Mounting pressure sensors...............................................3

Mounting the controls & ECU...........................................3

Wiring........................................................................................3

Control Panel Features................................................. 4

Level Sensor Installation

Installing external ride height sensors..........................5

Connecting harnesses to ECU..........................................5

Sensor rod assembly............................................................6

Example installations ..........................................................6

AirPod™ Installation

Mounting the unit................................................................7

Wiring........................................................................................7

System Control Options & Icons .................................. 8

Control Panel Users Guide ......................................9-13

Calibration .................................................................14

Troubleshooting Guide .........................................15-16

Tips and Tricks ............................................................ 17

Error Codes and Text .............................................18-19

Plumbing Diagrams....................................................20

Wiring Diagrams...........................................back cover

Contents

Thank you for choosing a Ridetech air suspension control system. We are committed to providing the best experience

possible throughout the process of getting your car on air.

Our commitment doesn’t end with your purchase, in fact, it has only begun. This guide should provide you with the

information you need to properly install and set-up your suspension control system.

However, if you nd yourself having diculty or if you have a question that isn’t covered in this book, please call our tech

department.

Tech Line: 812-481-4969 Website: www.ridetech.com

In addition to phone support, our website also provides a wealth of helpful product, install, and set-up information.

Mounting the Compressor

• All of our compressors are sealed for moisture and dust resistance so

they can be mounted anywhere on the vehicle, though it is best to

mount it in a place out of direct contact with rain and snow. It is OK to

mount it underneath the vehicle, but keep it inside the frame rails away

from water and debris thrown o the tire.

• This is a dry compressor; therefore it is maintenance-free and can be

mounted in any position.

• It is best if mounted to something solid to reduce vibration and

noise. If mounting it to sheet metal or the bed of a truck, use

sound-deadening

material between the

compressor and the

mounting surface.

• Use the rubber

grommets supplied

on the feet of the

compressor to reduce

vibration.

• Attach the grey wire

from the main power

harness to the black

wire on the primary

compressor. The red

wire connects to +12V.

• Thomas Compressors

(black) will require a 20 amp fuse (each).

Mounting the Air Tank

• The air tank can be mounted anywhere on the vehicle in any position,

so long as the sensor is not pointed down. Having the sensor

mounted with the threads pointing up can cause damage to the

sensor.

• There is an 1/8”port in the tank that will accept the tank pressure

sensor.

Mounting the RidePro Air Valves

• The valves, like the compressor, are sealed and can be mounted in the

same locations. Although, if the vehicle will be exposed to freezing

temperatures, it is a

good idea to mount

them in the engine

bay if possible to

reduce the possibility

of freezing.

• They can be mounted

in any position.

• Attach the ground

strap to a good, clean

ground (preferably the

frame).

• The exhaust port will

be left open.

• The valve is held closed with the pressure in the tank. If tank pressure

drops below air spring pressure they will equalize, deating all 4 air

springs.

Use spacer for

better cooling

Filter / muer

install on inlet

Always use

rubber mounts

Remove the negative battery cable before beginning installation.

STOP

Ensure a good

ground is used

Installing a System

NOTE:

The RidePro system switches ground on the compressors; the compressors are provided power at all times.

IF YOU ARE RUNNING A 2 COMPRESSOR SYSTEM, THE 2ND COMPRESSOR WILL NEED TO BE TURNED ON IN THE SETUP MENU! PAGE 9

WILL SHOW YOU WHERE TO TURN IT ON.

OKOK

IF YOU ARE RUNNING A 2 COMPRESSOR SYSTEM, THE 2ND

COMPRESSOR WILL NEED TO BE TURNED ON IN THE SETUP

MENU! PAGE 9 WILL SHOW YOU WHERE TO TURN IT ON. YOU

MAY GET ERROR #143 BEFORE YOU TURN COMPRESSOR #2

ON. IF YOU GET THIS ERROR, GO TO THE SETUP MENU AND

TURN COMPRESSOR #2 ON. THE ERROR WILL CLEAR AFTER THE

IGNITION IS CYCLED.

Routing the Airline and Fittings

• Make all airline cuts with a razor or

tubing cutter

(part # - 90001081)

The cut must be clean and straight

or it will not seal.

• All ttings are DOT approved

push-to-connect style. They

are very simple to use and are

reusable. Firmly push the airline

into the tting to attach. To

release the airline push the collar

on the tting back towards the

tting and pull the airline out.

• Use thread sealant on all ttings. The white compound that is on the

ttings is an anti-gauling compound.

• Do not over-tighten the ttings. This could result in breaking the tting or

damaging the air spring.

• All of our airlines are DOT approved so they are very strong, but keep them

away from any sharp edges. Also, when passing through a hole in the

frame use a grommet.

• Keep away from intense heat, including muers and exhaust manifolds.

• Use zip ties or other fasteners to secure the airline.

use thread

sealant to

avoid leaks

Use Tubing Cutter

(part # 90001081)

for straight ends.

Height Sensors & Harnesses

Main Harness

Black wire

A clean chassis ground

Yellow wire

Ignition

(12 volts only when the key is on)

Red wire

Constant 12 volt

Grey Wire

Primary Compressor Ground

Blue Wire

Secondary Compressor

Ground (OPTIONAL)

Mounting the Air Pressure Sensors

• These sensors are voltage based and do not need to be grounded.

• Use thread sealant when installing pressure sensors in valve block.

• Sensors can not be pointed down

( debris can collect and cause false readings)

• The ECU is water proof and may be mounted in the engine bay or under the

vehicle.

• The ECU is a wireless device, do not mount it fully enclosed by metal. Doing

so will reduce the wireless range.

• The Display is NOT water proof and needs to be mounted inside the vehicle.

It should be mounted in a location where it can be accessed with ease.

• The Display has a nameplate on the back of the display that can be used

with a magnetic dash mount.

• The orientation of the display can be changed to help tailor it to your install.

• Refer to Page 21 for a complete wiring diagram.

Mounting the ECU (Electronic Control Unit) & Control Panel

2.990”

4.478”

.720”

4.960”

4.500”

5.125”

Pressure Sensors

Tank Pressure Sensor Harness

Installing a System

CUTTING OFF ANY OF

THESE PLUGS WILL

VOID THE WARRANTY.

Main Harness

Plug

Compressor Control

Wires

Ground

Wires

Power

Wires

Optional Height Sensor Upgrade

Part # 30400036

We oer extension

harness options for the

ride height sensors and

tank pressure sensor.

12’ - 31900065

15’ - 31900066

ECUDisplay

Back Plate

Display

Cable Port

INFLATE & DEFLATE BUTTONS

You have full manual control at any time. To

inate an air spring simply press and hold the

corresponding “ ” button. To deate an air

spring simply press and hold the corresponding

“ ” button. The corresponding air spring will be

inated OR deated until the button is released.

Control Panel Features

MAIN CONTROL SCREEN

The Main Control Screen displays information about the pneumatic suspension system including:

-individual pressure for each corner of the vehicle

-tank pressure

-preset indication

-bar graph for each corner. If the system is running in pressure only, the bar graph reects the air pressure. If the system is equipped with optional

ride height sensors, the bar graphs reect the ride height sensor position.

The Main Control screen also allows adjustment of the following:

-manual control of individual corner air pressure/vehicle height

-preset selection

-system parameters and additional information via the Menu system

MANUAL CONTROL

The user has full manual control of inating and deating the system at all times.

Press a Red up arrow button to inate the corresponding corner.

Press a Yellow down arrow button to deate the corresponding corner.

Multiple buttons can be pressed simultaneously on the Display or Mobile APP.

Inate and deate buttons can be pressed simultaneously.

PRESETS

There are three user congurable Presets. The Presets can be saved to whatever vehicle height you wish. Typically Preset 1 is deated vehicle

height, Preset 2 is Ride Height, and Preset 3 is High Height.

= Deated Setting = Ride Height = Inated Setting

Presets are disabled until Calibration has been successfully completed.

After Calibration, presets can be saved by manually inating or deating the vehicle to the desired height, then pressing and holding a preset

button for 5 seconds. A dialog screen will be displayed stating which preset has been saved.

Preset #1

Preset #2

Preset #3

Tank

Pressure

Button

Left Rear

Inate

Left Rear

Deate

Left Rear

Bar Graph

Left Rear

Air Pressure

Right Rear

Air Pressure

Right Rear

Deate

Right Rear

Inate

Right Rear

Bar Graph

Left Front

Inate

Left Front

Deate

Left Front

Bar Graph

Left Front

Air Pressure Right Front

Deate

Right Front

Inate

Right Front

Bar Graph

Right Front

Air Pressure

Display

Brightness

Mode

Display

Lock

Preset

Position

Icon

Error

Indicator

The rear back plate of the display can be used with a

magnetic dash mount.

Travel Limits

Attach to

Chassis

90º of

eective

range

Attach to suspension

Good

Good TOO FAR

Ride Height Sensors

If the electrical range of travel

is exceeded, the system may

function erratically or not at all.

Also note that if the sensor

has very little travel, the

system may not perform to its

potential.

It may be necessary to shorten

the sensor arm to increase

travel.

• The Height Sensor Option uses 4 height sensors (one at each wheel). They are weather proof and may be mounted in any position as well as

“clocked” in any position. (There is not a dierence between the left and right sensors.) These sensors are typically mounted to the chassis /

frame rail.

• A linkage with rubber ends connects the sensor arm and a suspension component. On

most front suspensions, the linkage will attach to the upper or lower control arm. On most

rear suspensions, it will attach to the axle or control arm.

• The main goal when mounting the sensor is to achieve as much sensor rotation as

possible without exceeding the sensors limits.

• Although the sensor arm will rotate 180 degrees, it must remain in the middle 90 degrees

throughout suspension travel. See diagram below for sensor travel limits.

• It may be necessary to shorten the sensor arm and drill a new hole to ensure the arm is

rotating enough during suspension travel to accurately determine vehicle height.

• The sensor arm can also be removed from the sensor and clocked in four dierent

positions. It may also be necessary to bend the sensor arm and/or linkage to achieve

proper clearance and alignment.

• The sensor will be mounted to the frame using ¼”self tapping screws or bolts. A special

shouldered bolt is supplied to attach the rubber rod ends to the suspension and the

sensor arm; this will avoid over tightening.

• Make sure the sensor has adequate clearance from all suspension components throughout

suspension travel. Check tire clearance, lock to lock and throughout suspension travel.

External Ride Height Sensor Installation

Connecting Sensor Harnesses to ECU

Run the harness from the sensors to the Main

Harness (AirPod). We recommend marking the

harnesses at the end that will plug in at the

Main Harness (AirPod). The 4 plugs in the Main

Harness are labelled for each corner. Plug the

correct harness into each plug.

AIRPOD ONLY! The AirPod has 4 clips on the

main board to secure the plugs for the level

sensor harnesses. The female plug on the sensor

harness will attach to these clips. The plug slides

onto the clip from the release side of the clip.

AIRPOD ONLY! Start the plug on the retainer

and slid it until it clicks. This will lock the harness

in place.

1- The linkage rod can be cut to length

using side cuts.

2- The linkage rod can be bent by hand.

This can come in useful when trying

to get clearance on an obstacle.

3- After getting the linkage cut to length

and shaped, line up the end with the

end link.

4- Push the end of the linkage into the

end link. The linkage doesn’t require

anything to hold it into the end link.

Once both sides of the linkage have

been nished, secure the linkage to

the sensor and suspension.

69 Camaro Front 58-64 Impala Front

Triangulated 4-Link Rear

Rear Trailing Arm

C-10 Truck Rear

Ride Height Sensors

Assembly of the Sensor Link Rods

Sensor Mounting Examples

55-57 Chevy Front

MOUNT THE MAIN UNIT:

1- Mount the base at to the vehicle surface (do not bend the base)

2- Secure the base with self-tapping screws or bolts.

3 - If optional cover is used, secure the cover to the airpod base using the supplied screws.

CONNECT AIR LINES:

1 - Airline cuts must be straight and clean - use a razor blade or tubing

cutter. (part # - 90001081)

2 - All ttings are DOT-approved, reusable, push-to-connect style. Firmly

push the airline into the tting to attach. To release the airline, push

the collar on the tting back towards the tting and pull the airline

out.

3 - All of our airlines are DOT-approved so they are very strong. Secure

the airline with zip ties, keep them away from any sharp edges, and

when passing through a hole in the frame, use a grommet.

4 - Keep away from intense heat including muers and exhaust

manifolds.

CONNECT POWER HARNESS:

1 - Connect the red power wire directly to the

battery.

Use included fuse within 18” of battery.

3 Gallon - 30 amp fuse

5 Gallon - 40 amp fuse

2 - Connect the yellow ignition wire to switched

12v.

(Fuse Panel is the best location)

3 - Connect the black wire to chassis ground.

CONNECT RIDE HEIGHT SENSORS

if equipped:

See Ride Height Sensor section for

more information on installing and

calibrating height sensors.

POWER  RED

SWITCHED YELLOW

GROUND  BLACK

Be sure to use included

fuse holder in the battery

feed wire as close to the

battery as possible.

CAUTION: Use 8 gauge wire

or larger to extend red power

feed if needed

Installing an AirPod

Remove the negative battery cable before beginning installation.

STOP

RF LF RR LR

CONNECT THE DISPLAY/CONTROLS

See control programming and additional features section for more

information on using the control panel.

Required airline hookup.

SWITCHED 12V

CONSTANT 12V

COMPRESSOR

5 Gallon only

COMPRESSOR

AirPod Fuse Block

Display hookup

Power Harness Hookup

System Control Options & Icons

System Control

This system can be controlled 2 ways; Display & Mobile App (SYSTEM DOES NOT REQUIRE CELL SERVICE TO WORK). This

section will cover all control options.

The RidePRO e5 will need to have gone through setup before the presets will work.

Display & Mobile App.

• system setup can be completed with either of the 2 devices

• 4-corner manual control at any time. THE SYSTEM DOES NOT NEED TO BE CALIBRATED TO USE MANUAL CONTROL!

• allows the user to select from any of the 3 presets

• system options can be changed

• pressure (standard) and height sensor (optional height sensors) displayed

• tank pressured displayed

• system errors can be viewed

• works only with the ignition on

The system control is the same between the 2 devices with the only dierence being the ability to link a smartphone to the ECU

using the control panel.

IF YOU ARE RUNNING A 2 COMPRESSOR SYSTEM, THE 2ND COMPRESSOR WILL NEED TO BE TURNED ON IN THE

SETUP MENU! PAGE 9 WILL SHOW YOU WHERE TO TURN IT ON. YOU MAY GET ERROR #143 BEFORE YOU TURN

COMPRESSOR #2 ON. IF YOU GET THIS ERROR, GO TO THE SETUP MENU AND TURN COMPRESSOR #2 ON. THE

ERROR WILL CLEAR AFTER THE IGNITION IS CYCLED.

This icon is displayed on the main screen when the system

sees an error. You can see what errors you have by going

to “Errors” in the main menu.

PRESET POSITION ICON

These icons are displayed on the main screen when the

system is at a preset height. It will be either position 1, 2,

or 3. If no icon is displayed, the system is not at a preset

height.

GOING TO PRESET POSITION ICON

These icons are displayed on the main screen when the

system is going to a preset height. It will be either position

1, 2, or 3. You can cancel out of “going to preset” by

selecting the “X” on the screen.

DISPLAY LOCKED ICON

This icon is displayed on the main screen when the display

is locked. The lock mode can me deactivated by pushing

the “Menu” button. The display will automatically lock

after no buttons have been pushed for 30 seconds.

ERROR ICON DISPLAY LOCKED - BLUETOOTH IN USE ICON

This icon is displayed on the main screen when the system

is connected to a phone using the app. This prevents the

system from being controlled from the display while it is

being controlled with a phone. Closing the app will un-

lock the Bluetooth lock.

DISPLAY DAY TIME MODE ICON

This icon is displayed on the main screen when the system

is in “Night Mode”. Touching the icon will put the display

in day time mode. When the display is in night mode, it

will be dimmer. The brightness of the display in night

mode can be adjusted in the main menu.

DISPLAY DAY TIME MODE ICON

DISPLAY NIGHT TIME MODE ICON

This icon is displayed on the main screen when the system

is in“DAY Mode”. Touching the icon will put the display in

night time mode. When the display is in day mode, it will

be brighter. The brightness of the display in day mode can

be adjusted in the main menu.

HOME

This icon is displayed on the menu screen when in the sys-

tem menu. Touching the icon will return you to the main

control screen.

BACK

This icon is displayed on the menu screen when in any

selection from the main menu. Touching the icon will

return you to the main menu screen.

The Menu provides the ability to adjust system parameters to meet an individual’s tastes, as well as displaying useful information.

One may exit the Menu at any time by pressing either the “Home” button or “Menu”button.

The Menu Setup screen contains the basic operating parameters of the system.

Go To P2 on Start:

By choosing Yes, the vehicle will return to Preset #2 whenever the ignition is cycled. This is typically used to set the vehicle back to

Ride Height anytime the vehicle is started. FACTORY DEFAULT IS“OFF”.

Use Primary Compressor:

Selecting Yes here enables control of the primary air compressor. FACTORY DEFAULT IS “ON”.

Use Secondary Compressor:

Selecting Yes here enables control of the secondary air compressor. FACTORY DEFAULT IS“OFF”, IT WILL NEED TO BE

SWITCHED TO “ON” IF YOU ARE RUNNING 2 COMPRESSORS! YOU MAY GET ERROR #143 BEFORE YOU TURN COMPRESSOR

#2 ON. IF YOU GET THIS ERROR, GO TO THE SETUP MENU AND TURN COMPRESSOR #2 ON. THE ERROR WILL CLEAR AFTER

THE IGNITION IS CYCLED.

Compressor on PSI:

This allows one to select at what pressure the compressor will be turned on. By default, the system turns the compressor on when

the tank pressure drops below 135psi. FACTORY DEFAULT IS “135”.

System Accuracy:

This allows one to adjust how accurately the system reaches presets. Though High Accuracy will reach preset values extremely

closely, it may take longer than one desires. In this case, one could choose Standard or Medium accuracy, which will allow the

system to reach the preset destination quicker, but the physical height of the vehicle may be slightly o from the preset values.

By default, the system is set to Medium Accuracy.

Control Panel Users Guide

Button

Home

Button

Home

Back

The Menu Set Points screen displays the saved Preset set points of each corner of the vehicle, as well as the current values for each

corner.

If the system is running in air pressure only mode,it will automatically display pressure (psi).

If the system is running in air pressure and height sensor mode (with optional Ride Height Sensors), it will automatically display

level sensor voltage.

Control Panel Users Guide

The Reset ECU screen allows you to clear the ECU and return it to the factory defaults. The Reset ECU option has a 2 layer

verication to prevent you from accidentally resetting the ECU. It is necessary to select OK on each screen to reset the ECU. If you

select the OK two times, all calibration and preset data is erased.

You can see each preset by selecting the corresponding , or button.

If you reset the ECU, you will have to rerun calibration!

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