Wireless sensor system for tracking and controlling maintenance and spreading equipment

摘要

Described herein are devices and techniques for automating vehicle mounted spreading systems such as deicing systems for winter road maintenance vehicles and/or agricultural spreading systems by use of an electronic control system configured to operate a distribution element drive system.

主权项

1. A system for controlling vehicle mounted maintenance equipment comprising:
an electronic control system configured to operate the vehicle mounted maintenance equipment including:
an electronic controller for changing an operating condition of the maintenance equipment;a sensor for determining the status of the maintenance equipment;a navigational system for determining a geographical position of the vehicle; anda display showing a real-time indicator trail of the vehicle.