Load manager

by RICK BALLESTER

Emergency vehicles are loaded with various electronic equipment that needs to be ready at a moments notice.Depending on the situation, the vehicles alternator or battery can be at risk if the electrical demand exceeds their capacity.The Load Managers manufactured by ECX Engineering are designed to provide a reliable and accurate means of monitoring and controlling the transfer of energy in an automotive electrical system. Examples of load management in an emergency vehicle includes:

- Engine Monitoring
- Drive train reporting
- Internal/External lighting
- HVAC control
- Safety interlocks
- Door control

The advantages of using our load managers include:

- provide on-board diagnostics and status
- increase reliability and durability
- minimize downtime
- supply reverse polarity protection
- dramatically simplify troubleshooting and repairs
- provide instant short and open circuit detection and notification via our system display panels
- eliminate electromechanical relays, breakers & solenoids
- on-board service information
- each node enables discrete load shedding, sequencing, diagnostics and power management control
- several types of user interface screens
- real-time response
- easy to use, Windows? based program
- training and support programs available

Our load managers can provide more flexibility and control than any other system. This electrical solution offers continuous self-check and failure detection of many loads and devices. The combination of hardware and software make up our multiplexed control system.If you want a device that will provide on-board diagnostics and status, increase the reliability and durability of your equipment, and provide instant short and open circuit detection and notification via a system display panel, contact www.ecxeng.com for more information on our load managers.