The ultimate guide to the ACCURA QUBE Series II

The ultimate guide to the ACCURA QUBE Series II

This guide explains everything you need to know about the ACCURA QUBE Series II.

An overview of the ACCURA QUBE Tyre Inflator

The user-friendly ACCURA QUBE electronic pre-set unit offers superb value and fast, accurate air and nitrogen (N2) inflation.

This space-saving fixed indoor inflator made from high performance engineering plastic has the ability to inflate up to 174 psi (12 bar) and is ideal for garages, dealerships, car hire, roadside assistance vehicles, MOT centres and factories; where inflation and deflation with repeatable accuracy and ease of use are essential.

The pre-set function enables the operator to carry out other tasks during the inflation/deflation process. All the customer needs to do is pre-set the required pressure, place the connector on the tyre, and let the inbuilt auto-start function do the rest.

Once the desire pressure is reached, you’ll hear an audible beep and the light on top of the unit will flash for as long as the connector is attached the tyre valve.

The ACCURA QUBE can be easily switched between three applications modes:

Standard (STD)
For automatic inflation and deflation

Tyreshop (TIR)
Overinflates the tyre for bead seating and adjusts to correct the correct tyre inflation afterwards.

Nitrogen Purge mode (N2P)
Nitrogen purging is an industry standard technique for eliminating unwanted gases and other impurities and replacing with an inert dry atmosphere.

During the start-up procedure initiation the current application is always shown. More information on how to switch between the three modes can be found later in the article.

In short, PCL’s ACCURA QUBE will save you time and money by providing accuracy, increased efficiency, uptime, and safety, whilst reducing effort and fatigue associated with inflating large, high-pressure tyres from flat.

What are the product options?

QUBE6 Standard ACCURA QUBE without hose or plug

The Standard ACCURA QUBE is available in 12v, 120v or 230v models, with or without a 5 m / 16 ft hose and Euro Clip-on Connector and different plugs to suit the UK, EU, US and Australian markets.

The QUBE6 comes without a plug and hose, this model is recommended for mobile tyre service providers.

4 Pre-set Button Model

QUBE1/4P ACCURA QUBE 230V model with 4 pre-set buttons

An additional 4 pre-set button module allows common pressures to be set quickly, speeding up straight-forward processes in workshops, garages and factories. All the customer needs to do is pre-set the required pressure, place the connector on the tyre, and let the inbuilt auto-start function do the rest.

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Bluetooth enabled Model

QUBE0B with the PCL Workshop Connect App

The Bluetooth Enabled ACCURA QUBE has been designed to connect to the new PCL Workshop Connect App, operators of this model can build a database of inflation data through the apps reporting mechanism - each inflation is recorded and downloaded as PDF and CSV file. 

Ideal for HGV roadside tyre maintenance, the Bluetooth enabled model featured a 15-metre operating range, allowing the operator to keep out of harm's way in case of tyre failure during inflation. 

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Bespoke solutions

The versatility of the ACCURA QUBE allows PCL to develop bespoke solutions.

In conjunction with leading tyre manufacturers, PCL developed a bespoke version of the QUBE, designed to provide safety in truck and bus tyre inflation.

Research found that a large proportion of truck tyre failures occur within 5 minutes of completing the initial inflation, therefore the bespoke QUBE with safety software programme features a 5-minute countdown timer with a solid red light that flashes when the 5 minutes is complete, this allows the fitter to deflate the tyre to a safe pressure quickly from the machine without having to approach a potentially dangerous tyre itself.

For more information on bespoke solutions, contact our team.

How to use the ACCURA QUBE

This video demonstrates the Standard (STD), Tyreshop / OPS (TIR) and Nitrogen Purge (N2P) modes in action.

On plugging in the unit for the first time, the QUBE will automatically start in Standard (Std) Operation. However, if the Tyre Shop (tir) or Nitrogen (N2P) Operation are required, then follow the Application Mode Selection. The QUBE will reboot into the desired application and will remain in this mode until an alternative mode is selected with Application Mode Selection.

How to change the application mode on the ACCURA QUBE

1. Switch on Inflator and touch either the 3rd (flat tyre button) or 4th (Pu button) when PCL is shown on display

2. Touch + or – button to select L0 (List 0)
   
   
3. At L0 touch the Flat tyre button to access level contents
   
   
4. Touch the Flat tyre button when APP shows on screen
   
   
5. Use + or – button to change application to either STD (standard mode), TIR (tyre shop mode) or N2P (Nitrogen purge mode)
   
   
6. Touch Flat tyre button to save new selection
   
   
7. Touch next parameter in level (+ or -) or touch 4th button twice to exit this procedure

How to change the Min/Max and default pressure settings on the ACCURA QUBE

1. Switch on Inflator and press either the 3rd (flat tyre button) or 4th (Pu button) when PCL is shown on display
   
   
2. Press + or – button to select List 2 (L2)
   
   
3. At L2 press the Flat tyre button
   
   
4. Use the + button to locate the desired parameter to alter (see the below table for min/max pressure and default pressure)
   
   
5. Press Flat tyre button to access desired parameter
   
   
6. Use + or – keys to change value of desired parameter
   
   
7. Press Flat tyre button to Store New Value
   
   
8. Press 4th button twice to exit this procedure
   
   

How to change the pressure units on the ACCURA QUBE

1. Switch on Inflator and touch either the 3rd (flat tyre button) or 4th (Pu button) when PCL is shown on display
   
   
2. Touch + button to select L6 (List 6)
   
   
3. At L6 touch the Flat tyre button to access level contents
   
   
4. Touch + and - buttons to locate the desired parameter to alter (see below for default P10 and secondary P11 calibration).
   
   
5. At the desired parameter touch the Flat tyre button to access parameter.
   
   
6. Use + or – button to change the value of either the primary or secondary pressure unit from the options given (bar, psi, kgf and kpa).
   
   
7. Touch Flat tyre button to save new selection
   
   
8. Touch 4th button twice to exit this procedure
   
   

How to return to the default or last set pressure on the ACCURA QUBE

1. Switch on Inflator and touch either the 3rd (flat tyre button) or 4th (Pu button) when PCL is shown on display
   
   
2. Touch + button to select L2 (List 2)
   
   
3. At L2 touch the Flat tyre button to access level contents
   
   
4. Touch + and - buttons to select P44
   
   
5. At P44 touch the Flat tyre button to access parameter
   
   
6. Use + or – button to change application to 0=Remain at last set pressure or 1=Return to default set pressure
   
   
7. Touch Flat tyre button to save new selection
   
   
8. Touch 4th button twice to exit this procedure

How to set up the 4 pre-set pressure buttons

1. Switch on inflator and allow the start up procedure to complete
   
   
2. Touch + and - button to choose your desired pressure level
   
   
3. Touch and hold a pre-set button, for example P1 for 3 seconds until the long beep is heard. The selection has now been saved

4. Now touch the pre-set buttons to select your chosen pressures ready to connect to a tyre
   
   For Example: P1=40psi, P2=50psi, P3=60psi and P4=70psi

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