® ® Inspector ® …. the Electronic Air Brake Diagnostic System
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Introducing Brake Inspector® …. the Electronic Air Brake Diagnostic System
Brake Inspector® is an electronic air brake diagnostic system that monitors a vehicle’s air brakes
Identifies brakes that are out-of- adjustment or approaching the adjustment limit
Detects non-activating brake chambers Indicates slow to activate brake chambers Indentifies brakes that have failed to
release Detects slow to release brake chambers Indicates weak or broken parking brake
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Brake Inspector® eliminates the number one fleet brake problem: OUT-OF-ADJUSTMENT BRAKES
Brake defects accounted for 58% of out-of-service violations.
Brake adjustment defects were the leading cause of brake related out-of -service violations (52% of all brake defects).
Vehicles equipped with automatic slack adjusters accounted for 75% of brake defects resulting in out-of-service violations
TOTAL BRAKEDEFECTS
58%
ALL OTHER DEFECTS
42
OPERATION AIR BRAKE - SEPTEMBER 11-17, 2011 - CANADA & USA
BRAKEADJUSTMENT
52%
BRAKESOTHER
48%
OPERATION AIR BRAKE - SEPTEMBER 11-17, 2011 - CANADA & USA
The Importance of Brake Adjustment
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Proper Brake Adjustment Means Proper Brake Adjustment Means Shorter Stopping Shorter Stopping DistanceDistance
Brake Inspector® Benefits
Reduced Maintenance Costs Fewer unnecessary brake adjustments
Pre-empt costly repairs by identifying existing and potential brake repairs
Extend brake lining and tire life with balanced braking
Brake Inspector® Benefits
Improved Fleet Productivity Less driver time on brake pre-trip inspection Less downtime from out- of- service infractions Reduced PM time spent on foundation brake
system Less mechanic time locating and diagnosing
brake faults Equipment is on the road quicker with less
downtime in shop
Brake Inspector® Benefits
Improved Fleet Safety Eliminate roadside infractions and
resulting fines No loss of brake related demerit points Increase operator confidence in safety
and reliability of fleet equipment Demonstrate safety commitment to
regulatory and inspection agencies
Brake Inspector® Features
In-cab Display Module monitors up to four axles simultaneously
Brake status shown at each wheel-end position
GreenGreen, Yellow & Red “Status LEDs” provides easy use and understanding
Recall of last brake application
Switch between “Driver mode” and “Maintenance mode”
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Brake Inspector® Features Driver mode and Maintenance mode
Driver Mode shows LEDs lighting only when a brake “fault” condition is detected. Brakes working properly (“no fault” conditions) are not shown.
Driver mode shows lights only when a “fault” is detected at the wheel sensor. Normal brake application shows all LED’s off in driver mode.
Maintenance mode shows all LEDs lighting each time brakes are applied. Both “no fault” and “fault” conditions shown with each brake application.
Driver mode Maintenance mode
Brake Inspector® Features
Intelligent sensors mounted at brake chambers identify brake faults and communicate with Display Module.
Electronic wheel-end sensors programmed to DOT standard 1.75”, 2.00”, or 2.50” stroke travel limits.
Sensors activated by magnetic clevis pin (trucks) or magnetic clamp indicator pin (trailers).
Powerful magnetic field with up to ¼ inch air gap with sensor
Brake Inspector® FeaturesCable extensions and crossover junctions
link Sensors to Display Module
Wheel sensors Wheel sensor
Wheel sensors
Cable extensions
Crossover junctions
Cable extensions
Wheel sensor
Cable extensions
Crossover junctions
Display Module
Power wire
Brake Inspector® Features
System runs self diagnostics:LED bulb check at start up
Sensor – Magnetic clevis pin alignmentFaulty sensor
Key components are environmentally sealed for severe operation
Highest quality OEM grade circuitry and components
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How Does Brake Inspector® Work?
Brakes are applied and the push rod moves the magnetic clevis pin across sensor face
Magnet activates sensor and a multiplex signal transmits data to Display Module
Brakes are released and the push rod retracts the magnetic clevis pin across sensor face
A multiplex signal transmits data to Display Module
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Brakes ReleasedBrakes Applied
How Does Brake Inspector® Work?
GreenGreen LED’s on the Brake Inspector® module indicate that all brakes are within adjustment limit
YellowYellow LED’s on the Brake Inspector ® module indicate 1/8 inch stroke travel left before limit.
RedRed LED’s on the Brake Inspector ® module indicate stroke travel has reached or exceeded adjustment limit
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Maintenance Mode
Driver Mode
Brake Inspector® will save your fleet time and money! Reduced Maintenance Costs
No unnecessary brake adjustments Pre-empt costly repairs Balanced braking
Improved Productivity Mechanics Drivers Equipment
Improved Fleet Safety Eliminate roadside detention Avoid costly inspection fines
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Equip your fleet with BRAKE INSPECTOR® today!
For more information on Brake Inspector®:
Frank CimakaskySpectra Products
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Cell: 513-520-6337
Toll free: 888-381-2355
Fax: 416-252-2355
www.spectraproducts.ca ®