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Fuel economy the key as Translink opts for MiX Telematics fleet management solution
16 October 2009
To evaluate the potential savings, MiX Telematics FM Communicator systems with optional RIBAS display units are now being fitted to a fleet of 60 Volvo B7R high capacity single deckers currently in build with Ballymena-based Wrightbus for use on Ulsterbus Services
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"MiX Telematics first came to our attention via positive reports in the trade press and favourable comments from fellow operators and bus and coach manufacturers," says Paul Slaney, Bus Engineering Technical Manager for Translink . "Subsequently, our own further investigations convinced us that there is the potential for worthwhile savings, hence our decision to install the system in this batch of vehicles. When the vehicles enter service, we will be monitoring and evaluating their progress closely and are looking forward to reaping the benefits along the road ahead." |
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FM Communicator and RIBAS display
As MiX Telematic's premium on-board computer, the FM Communicator offers vehicle tracking, communications and the ability to interface with satellite navigation systems. Accompanying the FM Communicator is a choice of reporting software; FM Pro for PC-based analysis, or FM-Web for internet-based access.
The RIBAS display, which operates in conjunction with FM Communicator and is offered as an optional extra, is a dashboard-mounted array of five LEDs which illuminate whenever the driver exceeds a pre-programmed vehicle parameter. Each LED is positioned alongside its corresponding letter, where:
R = over Revving
I = excessive Idling
B = harsh Braking
A = harsh Acceleration
S = over Speeding
Further information:
Steve Coffin
Marketing & Operations Director
MiX Telematics UK Ltd, 6180 Knights Court,
Solihull Parkway,
Birmingham Business Park,
Birmingham, B37 7YB
Tel: 0121 717 5360
Mob: 07787 103267
E-mail: steve.coffin@mixtelematics.com
Phil Sampson
Albany Communications
Tel: 01525 372494
Mob: 07885 152132
E-mail: psampson@albanycom.co.uk
