Phillips Connect Offers 8-Year Warranty with New Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor Technology
Irvine, CA – (Trailer Technician) – Phillips Connect has entered into an exclusive agreement with STE North America LLC for their new TPMS sensor based on Micro.sp® technology. The technology’s ultra-low energy consumption is 300% more efficient compared with Bluetooth and other RF technology.
Phillips Connect’s first product using Micro.sp technology is their integrated tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensors which will transmit reliable 24/7 tire health information through any Phillips Connect Smart Trailer Gateway.
The new Micro.sp TPMS sensors are widely used in Europe with excellent performance history over many years. They are simple to install, give quick feedback of data, reduce cost and complexity, and do not have to be removed to add air to the tire.
With a small pass-through transmitter embedded directly into the air hose the new Micro.sp TPMS sensor sends tire pressure information as well as optional air tank and ATIS regulator pressure twice a day or on-demand, depending upon whether the trailer is parked in a yard or coupled to a tractor, as part of complete trailer health reporting through the Phillips Connect integrated cellular gateway. This reported data reveals specific problems that need to be addressed before a trailer is dispatched. TPMS data and alerts are a great compliment when used in conjunction with automatic tire inflations systems.
“With over a year of fleet testing, the information captured by our integrated sensor hub demonstrated that reliable tire pressure monitoring provides fleets the most value of any sensors,” commented Jim Epler, general manager of Phillips Connect. “Because this information can significantly impact a fleet’s bottom line, we now build our gateway devices with embedded Micro.sp low-energy receivers that communicate directly to our new 8-year sensors.”
Phillips Connect is now taking pre-orders for their 8-year Micro.sp TPMS sensors, and sees this as a great benefit for equipment owners who typically keep their trailers for a decade or more and seldom have the opportunity for preventive maintenance measures. The sensors can be installed in less than one minute per tire, and stay with the asset throughout its life when used with Phillips Connect hoses.
Phillips Connect has a complete line of intelligent products to monitor a fleet’s most valuable assets, providing real-time data, analytics, and insights. Phillips Connect provides the optimal solutions for individual fleets to improve ROI, reduce fuel costs and roadside violations, improve driver retention and predict issues before they happen. All Phillips Connect hardware is 4G LTE compatible.
About Phillips Connect
Phillips Connect takes telematics light-years beyond basic GPS tracking by combining the industry’s most advanced connected asset solutions for trailers, chassis, and containers with a variety of sensors, including door, temperature, and cargo, along with health-monitoring sensors (tire pressure monitoring, automatic tire inflation, anti-lock braking systems, light out detection, and many more) to real-time GPS tracking. These telematics solutions give fleet managers the information they need to turn their assets faster and maximize driver productivity.
Phillips-Connect has developed industry IoT sensor interface technology that is being widely deployed in the commercial transportation space. These open system platforms consolidate smart components onto one central hub, using one data plan to deliver actionable alerts to the driver, and customizable fleet management dashboards to the fleet’s operations or dispatch teams. The products are designed to improve overall safety and security, reduce costs in fleet maintenance and dramatically enhance fleet asset utilization. Phillips Connect is a stand-alone company within the Phillips Technologies Group portfolio of companies. Visit www.phillips-connect.com for more information.
About Phillips Industries
Since 1928, Phillips Industries has been recognized as a leading innovator and manufacturer of advanced electrical and air brake system components and electronic solutions for communicating vehicle data to fleets and their drivers for the commercial truck and trailer industry. Phillips’ products are standard on nearly 100% of Class 8 trucks, more than 50% of all trailers manufactured in North America, and are available for purchase at virtually all premium distributors. Phillips has manufacturing and distribution facilities in the US, Canada, Mexico, China, and Europe. Phillips maintains active membership in key industry associations, including American Trucking Association, SAE, Truck Trailer Manufacturers Association, Heavy Duty Manufacturing Association, and various state trucking associations. Their manufacturing facilities have earned the top-quality accreditations, including ISO/IATF 16949 and ISAO 14001, as well as multiple prestigious customer awards from Daimler, NAPA, and many others. Visit www.phillipsind.com for more information.