TEBS E
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GIO functions
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6.18 Tilt warning (Tilt Alert)
Application
Trailers with tipper body
Purpose
Monitoring the tilt angle of the vehicle.
Function
A lateral acceleration sensor for the RSS function is integrated in each TEBS E
modulator. This lateral acceleration sensor also provides information on the inclina-
tion of the vehicle relative to the horizontal line. The TEBS E modulator can moni-
tor the vehicle's inclination.
If an inclination (0° - 20°) of the frame, defined by the TEBS E Diagnostic Software,
is exceeded, a warning can be sent to the driver by the ECU and shown by the
SmartBoard or a horn/revolving light can be switched on.
The warning threshold always depends on the specific vehicle and must be defined
by the vehicle manufacturer.
The driver must be instructed to interrupt actions such as tipping the dumping body
immediately if he receives a warning.
The ‘Tilt warning (Tilt Alert)’ function is for assistance only and does not release the
driver form his duty of due diligence to monitor the vehicle.
The tipper body status can be monitored to ensure that the function is
only active while the tipper body is raised.
On request, a warning is only output when a mechanical switch is used
and this switch is closed (the lowered tipper body opens the switch).
If a proximity switch is used, this switch must be opened for an output
of the warning to occur. This functional extension is only available with
the Premium Modulator.
Apart from the SmartBoard or the warning lamp, the warning lamp
shared by several functions or the buzzer are also available for an
output of the warning.
A tilt warning can also be output during the TEBS E stand-by time.
