NEW TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT SHOWCASE
HEAVY DUTY BUS PARTS Serviceable LED Bulb
www.directbus.com Heavy Duty Bus Parts, Inc. introduces an extension of its UltraLED product line, which utilizes the
same Smart Mount Diode (SMD) technology found in the recently introduced SMD LED 8-way warn- ing lamps. Tis plug-and-play LED bulb can be exchanged with the existing 1156 or 1157 taillight bulbs in much the same way as the UltraLED stop-arm conversion. By utilizing the same base/socket con- nection, the existing taillight can be readily converted to an LED lamp. Te added efficiency lowers investment cost and saves maintenance personnel time to refit, while adding all the benefits of LED to the school bus.
PLANET HALO PH-4 Camera/DVR System
www.planethalo.com Planet Halo’s PH-4 in-vehicle, multi-channel recording system with a zooming, high-definition
stop-arm camera offers detailed monitoring and usage history of fleets. Te separate, remote- mounted DVR is scalable for all uses and can be standalone or expanded by adding additional external cameras, and large file data storage. Te company said the PH-4 has been shown to reduce the risk of false liability claims, lower insurance premiums, prevent false accusations against drivers, reduce fuel costs and deter theft and robberies. Features include a built-in GPS route tracker delivered through a seamless integration with Google
Earth. A daily tracker provides an in-depth analysis of the vehicle’s average speed and driver’s route throughout the day, and a complete listing of all unusual events, including impact, sudden braking, rapid acceleration, or abrupt turns. PH-4 utilizes a back-up battery to ensure that the last few seconds of record time is saved in the event of a power disconnect. Te battery discharge protection monitors vehicle bat- teries to ensure their stability. Tree recording modes include Continuous, Park and Event.
RADIO ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES A.R.M.O.R-Auto Pilot and A.R.M.O.R-Diagnostics
www.radioeng.com Two new wireless fleet software add-ons are available for REI’s mobile video surveillance sys-
A.R.M.O.R.-Auto Pilot A.R.M.O.R.-Diagnostics
tem: A.R.M.O.R-Auto Pilot and A.R.M.O.R-Diagnostics, which can be used independently or combined. Te Auto Pilot add-on manages wireless downloading reporting and automated no- tification of video events defined by the user as well as video download requests made while the vehicle is on or parked in the lot. Users can determine which events are reported plus their urgency and can access Auto Pilot through the Internet. Te Diagnostics add-on monitors the school bus, DVR and cameras on the bus. It tracks such things as idling through RPM detection, fuel usage, mechanical issues, check-engine lights, tire and oil pressure, and historical mainte- nance records. Alerts can be sent via text to a phone or an email address.
REDFLEX TRAFFIC SYSTEMS Student Guardian Stop-Arm Camera System
www.redflexstudentguardian.com Te company recently expanded its student safety division after it acquired the SmartBus Live
safety camera program, which has been around since 2008. As a result, SmartBus Live will now operate under the REDFLEX Student Guardian program, a fully automated photo enforcement solution to monitor and deter drivers who illegally pass school buses. Te system includes two safety cameras that monitor traffic while the bus’ stop arm is deployed, leaving the bus driver free to focus on students. Te cameras are triggered when an incident oc-
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