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Published on 28 May 2010 · 2 min read
Punch Telematix On-Board Computing
InfoWeb Marketplace · Editorial teamPublished on 28 May 2010 · 2 min read
As part of its commercial development, PUNCH TELEMATIX is presenting, exclusively, its latest innovation designed to improve truck navigation:
New truck navigation system on the CarCube on-board computer
For safe and efficient truck navigation in all circumstances.
A routing error can have unfortunate consequences for a haulier:
unnecessary detours cost time and money. And trucks driving through residential areas pose a safety risk to residents.
Truck navigation on the CarCube on-board computer solves these problems.
PUNCH TELEMATIX has developed a new navigation system entirely in-house, specially adapted to trucks, which guides the driver to their destination safely and efficiently!
For its truck navigation system, Punch Telematix uses quality mapping from NAVTEQ, the world leader in digital mapping.
A route adapted to trucks
Punch Telematix truck navigation takes into account the restrictions imposed on trucks.
The navigation system can calculate a route that avoids roads unsuitable for the truck concerned in terms of permitted weight, axle load, clearance height and vehicle width.
If necessary, truck access bans and routes prohibited for hazardous materials are avoided, while the truck navigation calculation bypasses secondary roads and unfavourable residential areas as far as possible.
As a result, the Punch Telematix truck navigation system chooses the most efficient route according to the characteristics of the truck, in order to save on fuel and toll costs.
The CarCube sends the estimated time of arrival (ETA) to the FleetWorks software so that the exact expected arrival time is available for planning and for customers.
User-friendly audiovisual support
The Punch Telematix truck navigation system assists the driver by providing clear audiovisual instructions to the destination. The spoken directions also include street names so that the driver can always find their way easily.
The CarCube warns the driver with text and an image when approaching dangerous bends, steep climbs and descents, and crosswinds. As a result, the route can be completed safely, avoiding accidents and damage.
The navigation system also displays icons on the map to indicate restrictions for trucks, such as maximum clearance heights, truck access bans and routes prohibited for the transport of hazardous substances.
Efficiency and ease for the driver
Addresses are sent to the CarCube together with the transport order.
All the driver has to do is select the desired address and then activate navigation, with no risk of errors.
During navigation, the 7" CarCube screen guarantees optimal map visibility: the colours switch automatically between a bright day display and a dimmed night display. The map also rotates according to the direction in which the vehicle is travelling.
In addition, the truck navigation system shows important points of interest on the map via icons, such as service stations and truck stops. These are recognisable by a special icon on the map and can be selected as a destination by the driver.
New truck navigation system on the CarCube on-board computer
For safe and efficient truck navigation in all circumstances.
A routing error can have unfortunate consequences for a haulier:
unnecessary detours cost time and money. And trucks driving through residential areas pose a safety risk to residents.
Truck navigation on the CarCube on-board computer solves these problems.
PUNCH TELEMATIX has developed a new navigation system entirely in-house, specially adapted to trucks, which guides the driver to their destination safely and efficiently!
For its truck navigation system, Punch Telematix uses quality mapping from NAVTEQ, the world leader in digital mapping.
A route adapted to trucks
Punch Telematix truck navigation takes into account the restrictions imposed on trucks.
The navigation system can calculate a route that avoids roads unsuitable for the truck concerned in terms of permitted weight, axle load, clearance height and vehicle width.
If necessary, truck access bans and routes prohibited for hazardous materials are avoided, while the truck navigation calculation bypasses secondary roads and unfavourable residential areas as far as possible.
As a result, the Punch Telematix truck navigation system chooses the most efficient route according to the characteristics of the truck, in order to save on fuel and toll costs.
The CarCube sends the estimated time of arrival (ETA) to the FleetWorks software so that the exact expected arrival time is available for planning and for customers.
User-friendly audiovisual support
The Punch Telematix truck navigation system assists the driver by providing clear audiovisual instructions to the destination. The spoken directions also include street names so that the driver can always find their way easily.
The CarCube warns the driver with text and an image when approaching dangerous bends, steep climbs and descents, and crosswinds. As a result, the route can be completed safely, avoiding accidents and damage.
The navigation system also displays icons on the map to indicate restrictions for trucks, such as maximum clearance heights, truck access bans and routes prohibited for the transport of hazardous substances.
Efficiency and ease for the driver
Addresses are sent to the CarCube together with the transport order.
All the driver has to do is select the desired address and then activate navigation, with no risk of errors.
During navigation, the 7" CarCube screen guarantees optimal map visibility: the colours switch automatically between a bright day display and a dimmed night display. The map also rotates according to the direction in which the vehicle is travelling.
In addition, the truck navigation system shows important points of interest on the map via icons, such as service stations and truck stops. These are recognisable by a special icon on the map and can be selected as a destination by the driver.
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