® ® Introducing Brake 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%

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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

frank@spectraproducts.ca

www.spectraproducts.ca ®