Leeds, UK (PRWEB) November 30, 2010
Brake failure on a van was averted making use of new technological innovation from vehicle tracking business Masternaut. Through a patented contactless CANbus connector created by Masternaut, a fault was recognised in the vehicle?s antilock braking method (ABS) and electronic electrical power steering (EPS) and reported that the two of these crucial systems were displaying warning lights. This alerted the service engineer – who had been ignoring the warning lights – to the potential failure allowing the vehicle to be stopped and recovery arranged.
Masternaut?s contactless CANbus connector is unique in not needing an open FMS (fleet management common) gateway, which retains the complete vehicle producer?s warranty. The engine monitoring and diagnostic method sends details in actual time to the Masternaut vehicle tracking method, alerting operators of faults or uncommon driver and vehicle behaviour.
?This is a cautionary tale for fleet operators and shows that an investment in technological innovation is worthwhile. Drivers often disregard warning lights assuming that these are simple electrical faults and have no bearing on the safety of the vehicle. We were able to prove that the Masternaut information was correct and on further investigation we were able to display that these two faults had existed for some time. The addition of safety alerts and extremely in depth reporting complements the vehicle tracking method, adding a further dimension in accuracy and intelligence,? says Martin Port, MD of Masternaut.
In another incident involving a broken down vehicle that was not fitted with CANbus, the truck induced a two hour site visitors jam following catastrophic brake and clutch failure. Had the tanker?s CANbus been linked to a vehicle tracking method, the depot would have been conscious of the vehicle?s transmission and brake faults before it was filled and dispatched. These sorts of problems, which are possibly harmful for road users, often go undetected but the Masternaut method pinpoints them and makes it possible for action to be taken instantaneously.
Contemporary automobiles are fitted with up to 70 electronic manage units for various subsystems. The biggest of these is the engine manage unit or ECU. Other manage units are utilized for the transmission, airbags, antilock braking, cruise manage, audio systems, windows, doors, mirror adjustment and other electronically controlled systems. The CANbus connector relays this details by way of to the vehicle tracking method enabling the fleet management team monitor that all systems are functioning and sustaining safety of the driver and vehicle.
The Masternaut application also monitors engine performance helping to identify the cause of low mpg and highlights undesirable driving behaviours such as excessive braking and under or more than acceleration. These behaviours can be further monitored making use of Masternaut?s unique GreenerFleet remedy, which enables fleet operators to drive down their environmental effect, minimizing emissions and slashing fuel expenses.
GreenerFleet is also instrumental in Masternaut?s Drive for Life, which is the globe?s biggest secure driving competition, with 70,000 drivers being tracked by Masternaut and assessed for their skilled driving capacity. The competition is supported by road safety charity Brake and IAM Drive & Survive, the skilled instruction division of the Institute of Advanced Motorists.
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