Vanner announces its new IdleWatch “Hybrid” Idle Reduction System that helps fleets work more efficiently and meet the industry’s no-idle regulations—providing the benefits of reduced fuel consumption and exhaust emissions, and silent AC power access in residential areas.
The IdleWatch recharges a battery fully before shutting off the engine to increase a vehicle’s battery life. It enables fleets to operate AC and DC power tools and equipment from the battery when the engine is not running.
IdleWatch constantly monitors the battery state-of-charge. Should the battery discharge below the user’s predetermined point, the IdleWatch will auto start the vehicle to recharge the battery, or notify the driver with a signal, such as a horn or buzzer, to start the vehicle’s engine or turn the equipment off. Fleets have uninterrupted AC and DC power when the auto start feature is engaged, improving worker efficiency with less on- the-job downtime. If the battery state-of-charge falls below a preset level, IdleWatch can shut off the load or sound an alarm or start the engine with appropriate safety checks before engaging.
The IdleWatch can be installed in any 12-volt or 24-volt electrical system and any make or model vehicle. It can also be used with an inverter. The system can also be installed on new vehicles at the truck equipment manufacturer before delivery or retrofitted on existing vehicles in the fleet.
Key system features, such as battery discharge levels, mobile AC power availability and fast-idle can be programmed and customized to each vehicle’s use.
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