We are proud to be suppliers to Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, who have been using our “Battery Management Programme” since 2010. The Group have a multitude of Frontline and LGV vehicles within their fleet, and with many of them driving for as little as 3-4 miles in any one call out, the “drive cycle” pays a heavy toll on batteries serviceability and Performance. The modern fire engine incorporates a number of “power hungry” on-board systems, including vehicle mobilisation and data transfer units, lighting and auxiliary power generation. The importance of guaranteed battery power availability is proven to be of critical importance.
How did we support Wiltshire Fire
This is what Mick Moore Eng Tech, MSOE, MIRTE Fleet Engineering and Transport Manager, for Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service has to say:
“In partnership with Rotronics, we have developed and adopted a “Total” Battery Management solution that has to date produced significant savings with the reduction in Battery replacement costs and reported defects. We have seen 40% reduction in battery replacement cost sand Reduced battery related non-starts by more than 50%”
Their Bespoke Programme
The Rotronics Battery Management programme, uses Midtronics latest generation Battery Testing and Charging products, and is designed to work integrated within your regular workshop maintenance procedures.
- Simply test the vehicle batteries using our dedicated Fleet EXP1000FHD Diagnostic Tester when the vehicle enters the workshop, to establish battery and Electrical system condition.
- The unique feature of the tester not only identifies the condition of the batteries, and lets you know whether they are “serviceable” flat or require replacing, but advises you on whether the 24V set is “in Balance”.
- Batteries requiring charging or “Balancing” are then connected to the 50Amp twin output “balancing” charger, for simple and easy “in-vehicle” charging
- Test results can be printed to verify condition and action required to minimise the risk of premature or “in Service failure”
- All data is stored onto the Testers internal SD card, enabling an effective audit route for each time the vehicles batteries are tested.
What equipment did we supply?
We supplied Wiltshire Fire and Rescue with Midtronics advanced fleet 24V diagnostic tester, EXP-1000 FHD. This tester can…
- Perform a “full System test” in under 90 seconds
- Test 12V and 24V systems using all Lead-Acid battery technologies
- Store user and vehicle identification numbers
- Measure parasitic drains with the optional Amp Clamp accessory
- Print out high quality test results using the optional High Speed Printer
What did we deliver?
- A bespoke traning module, meeting workshop and vehicle needs
- A free consultation and equipment demonstration with the team
- Review of test results to ensure programme compliance
