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Promata MATA-1E review

Priced at $199.

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Recommended View more details.

We recommend tyre pressure monitoring systems that score 90% or more for accuracy.

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The overall score is made up of accuracy (70%), display (15%) and ease of removing the sensor to adjust tyre pressures (15%).

Accuracy score View more details.

Tyre pressures were set to 35 psi using a calibrated pressure gauge and readings were taken for each tyre from the device's in-car display. The results were averaged and scored on the difference from the reference reading.

Display score View more details.

Our experts assessed the display for quality and clarity of readings.

Ease of removal score View more details.

Our experts removed the sensors from the tyres to evaluate how easy it is to adjust tyre pressure if required.

Flexibility of alert settings score View more details.

This measures how fine an increment you can adjust the alert ranges in – the smaller the increment, the higher the score.

Availability View more details.

'Tested model' means you ought to be able to find this unit in stores and online. Discontinued models may still be available second-hand.

Tested model
Price View more details.

The recommended retail price at the time of testing. You may be able to find better deals by shopping around.

$199
Range (m) View more details.

What is the maximum distance the head unit can pick up a signal from the sensors? This is important if you're towing a trailer or caravan.

Country of origin View more details.

Where the tyre pressure monitoring system was assembled.

Range adjustment View more details.

The size of the increments of pressure adjustment

Maximum number of sensors View more details.

All the products in this test come supplied with four sensors but some allow for extra sensors to be added to the system for use with caravans and trailers. 

10
Pressure range (psi) View more details.

The range of pressures at which the sensors are claimed to be accurate. Be sure to choose the product that's suitable for your application. Four-wheel drives may use pressures below 20 psi, regular road cars usually somewhere between 25 and 40 psi, and some caravans and trailers require over 50 psi.

1/07/1999 12:00:00 AM
Temperature range (°C) View more details.

The recommended operating temperature range of the sensors. 

Not stated
Sensor battery View more details.

The type of replacement battery required for each sensor.

CR1632
Items supplied View more details.

A list of the items supplied with each system tested.

• 1 solar powered in-car unit
• 4 sensors with batteries built in
• 4 locknuts
• 1 spanner
• double-sided velcro adhesive
• User manual
Website
www.promata.com.au
High low pressure detector View more details.

Does the unit alert you to excessively high or low tyre pressure?

Pressure warning View more details.

How the unit indicates there's a problem.

Sensor failure alert View more details.

Does the unit alert you to a failed or missing sensor?

Adjustable limits View more details.

Whether you can adjust the upper and lower pressure limits.

High temperature detection View more details.

Does the unit notify you of high tyre temperatures?

Sensor low battery alert View more details.

Does the unit warn you when one or more sensor batteries are running low?

Fast air leak detector View more details.

Detects a fast leak and sends an alert to the display unit so you can stop safely before the tyre becomes severely deflated.

Yes
Other features
• Can be charged by USB and is also solar powered
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