2006-11-09
Michelin said the new system can be retrofitted to most North American vehicle configurations.
Available for the European trucking industry since 2003, the IVTM “offers real-time pressure information that is so critical to fleets that must operate away from the maintenance terminal for several weeks at a time, such as long-haul,” said Marc Laferriere, vice president of marketing for Michelin Americas Truck Tires. “The on-board monitor gives the driver a constant readout of tire pressure on tractor and trailer tires to ease worries about incorrect inflation pressure, slow leaks and related breakdowns.”
Michelin said the IVTM continuously monitors tire pressure and can warn of improper pressure and slow leaks. This is accomplished using an algorithm that constantly compares information between and across axles.
The system consists of external wheel-mounted modules connected to the tire valves with pneumatic hoses. The modules regularly measure and transmit tire inflation pressure data via radio frequency to a dash-mounted display. When a potential problem is detected, the in-cab display uses audio and visual cues to warn the driver and advises the driver of appropriate corrective action.
Trailers are individually equipped with their own IVTM control units that transmit tire inflation data to any IVTM-equipped tractor to which they are coupled. The system is also compatible with existing telematic and fleet management systems.
Michelin, WABCO Work on Truck Pressure Monitoring System
Michelin North America said it will work with WABCO to introduce what it calls an “integrated vehicle tire pressure monitoring system” (IVTM) to the North American trucking industry.
Michelin said the new system can be retrofitted to most North American vehicle configurations.
Available for the European trucking industry since 2003, the IVTM “offers real-time pressure information that is so critical to fleets that must operate away from the maintenance terminal for several weeks at a time, such as long-haul,” said Marc Laferriere, vice president of marketing for Michelin Americas Truck Tires. “The on-board monitor gives the driver a constant readout of tire pressure on tractor and trailer tires to ease worries about incorrect inflation pressure, slow leaks and related breakdowns.”
Michelin said the IVTM continuously monitors tire pressure and can warn of improper pressure and slow leaks. This is accomplished using an algorithm that constantly compares information between and across axles.
The system consists of external wheel-mounted modules connected to the tire valves with pneumatic hoses. The modules regularly measure and transmit tire inflation pressure data via radio frequency to a dash-mounted display. When a potential problem is detected, the in-cab display uses audio and visual cues to warn the driver and advises the driver of appropriate corrective action.
Trailers are individually equipped with their own IVTM control units that transmit tire inflation data to any IVTM-equipped tractor to which they are coupled. The system is also compatible with existing telematic and fleet management systems.
Source: www.tirereview.com
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