WABCO announces trailer innovations10 June 2011

Wabco has announced the addition of three innovative functions to its TrailerGUARD system, a state-of-the-art telematics technology for trailer fleet management.

With TrailerGUARD's newest functions, fleet managers can remotely identify trailers that require service through the portal's display of warning lamps indicating any errors in the trailer's electronic braking system (EBS).

Error warnings from the system allow rapid intervention, either remote or on-site, to ensure compliance with road regulations. Operators can also monitor an individual's driving behavior to confirm compliance with the fleet's safety policy through the portal's display of near-rollover alerts and by downloading EBS operating data.

The new functions, in detail, include: EBS Advanced, which tracks EBS warning lamps in the vehicle's cabin; roll stability support (RSS), which shows when and how many times RSS has been required to stabilize the vehicle against rollover; and operating data recorder, which allows analysis of the driver's performance as well as the trailer's utilization.

WABCO says the system will also alerts fleet operators to any critical situations, enabling appropriate and timely action such as sending an alarm via text message (SMS) to the driver.

"TrailerGuard is the industry's only system which allows operators to remotely look into the electronic braking system and remotely support the driver to remain compliant with road safety regulations. It also reduces the trailer's downtime due to standing still in the workshop," says Nick Rens, WABCO vice president, trailer systems and aftermarket.

Author
John Challen

Related Websites
http://www.wabco-auto.com/

Related Companies
Wabco Vehicle Control Systems

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