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Schmitz Cargobull
European market leader Schmitz Cargobull has introduced a completely new version of its TrailerConnect telematics system. The core of the system is that it works through a new type of connection: LIN-bus instead of CAN-bus. LIN-bus stands for Local Interconnect Network and was developed by the car industry. According to Schmitz, this system is about 30% cheaper than the CAN-bus technology. The black box containing the new technology, including a set of long-life lithium-ion batteries, is located underneath the trailer.
Three versions of TrailerConnect are available. The simplest version sends its location to base every 15 minutes. It then also shows whether the trailer is coupled or not. A slightly more expensive version also shows the current speed, distance covered, and the axle loads. It has an alarm function for the doors, and a technical alarm for repair and maintenance.
The most advanced version is TrailerConnect Temperature. This version, as the name suggests, reports on the temperature inside the trailer and the data from the trailer's cooling unit.