54ward an industry leader in voice recognition software for police patrol and fire command vehicles has released two new products to their line of products that assist in making the vehicle a safer place to conduct our day to day emergency responses. Visit their website: www.54ward.com

Wireless Push-To-Talk – Download the brochure

“A Wireless PTT solution that is mounted to the steering wheel is something that voice activated systems have been without until now. We feel we have pushed the market to a new level with the release of this product and our new COREcommandBAR technology.”

COREcommandBAR – Download the brochure

The COREcommand bar eliminates the need to cycle through the screens to operate all the various devices and software in the vehicle. This is a huge step forward in technology for this type of software product. Most emergency vehicles these days require multiple applications to be deployed at the same time on a screen that is usually 12” or less. This command bar style interface allows for other applications to run in the space above it without compromising their functionality. This allows the user to easily control all aspects of their mobile date interface from one screen. This will dramatically increase driver safety.

The rest of their product line is the basis for the new product releases above – click on the logo below to see the full product offering:

History of 54ward Integrated Solutions:

54ward is an independent company offering emergency vehicle integration products and solutions. Our staff is comprised of industry professionals with over 80 years of combined field experience in Fire, Police and Public Works marketplaces.

We pride ourselves on customer service and seeing each and every job to completion. Full integration support from beginning to end.

Please feel free to contact our sales or support departments at anytime with any questions you might have.

Visit their website: www.54ward.com

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The Ultimate Factories episode featuring Pierce Manufacturing will be airing Thursday, June 19 at 8:00 p.m. central standard time on the National Geographic Channel.
 
Ultimate Factories has explored manufacturing goliaths such as Harley Davidson, BMW, Corvette and “brings to life some of the greatest one-of-a-kind factories in the world.” The “Fire Trucks” documentary features the sequence of events it takes to build a Pierce Aerial.

To learn more about the episode featuring Pierce, log on to:

Click Here for More Information

A DVD of the episode will also be available in the Pierce Store after the June 19, 2008 air date.

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Squad-Fitters, Inc. out of Urbana, IL.  Releases their new  exclusive Setcom configuration webform, which is the only product of its type in the industry today. You can see it at:

www.squadfitters.com/request-a-complementary-setcom-quote

George Weisiger of Squad-Fitters states:

This form saves departments time and money by allowing them access to all the information we will need from them before they even pick up the phone, and it also allows them to submit this information by pointing and clicking instead of calling. We take the results of the webform, formulate a quote, e-mail the quote, and then call to follow up. Nobody else out there is doing this.”

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Industry’s First Magnesium Docking Station
Setting the Industry Standard

The CF30 magnesium dock represents innovative design and break-through technology, both utility and design patents are pending for this product.

View the entire Toughbook 30 Mag Docking Station product line:

• 7160-0119 (No RF)
• 7160-0119-01 (Single RF)
• 7160-0119-02 (Dual RF)
• 7160-0120 (Autolocking w/No RF)
• 7160-0120-01 (Autolocking w/Single RF)
• 7160-0120-02 (Autolocking w/Dual RF)

Rock Solid Releases - New Toughbook 30 Magnesium Docking Station

• Press Release - Integrating the Metal of the Future into Gamber-Johnson Innovative Line of Docking Stations
• Press Release - Cost-effective, high-performance docking station for the Panasonic Toughbook 30
• White Paper - Magnesium, Metal of the future: Evolutions in Technology Bring Innovations to Design: Applicability of Magnesium Alloy AZ91-D for Rugged Docking Stations

FAQs

1. Why make the move to magnesium now?
2. What are the main advantages of a magnesium docking station for the consumer?
3. How strong is magnesium?
4. Can a magnesium docking station withstand rugged use?
5. Does magnesium curtail precise design?
6. Does the CF30 need to be constructed of a thicker gage because of the lightweight nature of magnesium?

1. How well does magnesium absorb vibration?
2. Is magnesium use and extraction an eco-friendly process?
3. Can magnesium handle the elevated temperatures that some laptop computers generate?
4. Can magnesium be cast into user-friendly docking stations?
5. Can magnesium shield electromagnetic interference (EMI)?
6. Has Gamber-Johnson tested the magnesium alloy CF30?

Why make the move to magnesium now?

Magnesium’s growing popularity is due, in large part, to simply gaining a better understanding of the element, its abundance and its uses. In addition, magnesium’s reputation as a highly flammable entity has cooled. Yes – powdered, shaved or thin strip magnesium is easy to ignite, but try to do the same to magnesium in mass or bulk.

Because magnesium alloys for die-casting have an ignition temperature of 850°F, a cast magnesium component is usually the last thing to ignite in a fire. And because magnesium has such good conductivity, a high-energy source and an ample supply of air are needed to even reach this ignition temperature. Tests have shown that flames consume a vehicle before magnesium parts even burn in a car fire. Magnesium keeps its cool.

The entire FAQ is listed after the more button below - Or visit their site for more info

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Model # 091-168-12
50 Ampere Output
1 Hour Auto Equalize for Faster Recharge
Patented Charging Wire Resistance Compensation
Remote Voltage & Current Bar Graph Display
Diagnostic for Poor Connections & Overheating
High Voltage & High Temperature Protection
Low Output Indicator
Aural Malfunction Indicator

The Auto Charge SD 150 is a state of the art, high output battery charger that provides a rapid recharge for an emergency vehicle’s battery. A special equalizing circuit raises the charger’s output voltage for 1 hour when the charger is turned on. This reduces the time required to charge the battery and helps rejuvenate the battery’s plates. At the conclusion of the equalize period the output switches to the normal float charge mode. The patented "sample and hold" circuit precisely measures the battery voltage eliminating errors due to voltage drop in charging wires.

A series of diagnostics continually checks the operation of the charger. LED’s indicate normal and abnormal operation. Excessive output voltage is detected, as are insufficient output, high temperature and high resistance connections. An LED also indicates when the battery is disconnected. The remote indicator is a dual bar graph indicating both charger voltage and output current.

Specifications:

Input: 115 volts, 50/60 Hz, 15 amperes

Charger Output: 12 Volts, D.C., Output Current: 50 amperes maximum

Voltage Sense: Remote, electronic, no sense wires required

Indicators: Power, Battery Connected, Equalize, Hi Resist, Hi Temp, Hi Volt, Low Volt, Shutdown

Low Volt/Low Current, and Fan

Battery Saver Overload Indicator: Indicates Battery Saver load exceeds 3 amperes.

Charger Output Indicator: Remotely located bar graph display, indicates voltage and current of battery.

Weight: 28 lbs

Warranty: 3 Years

Outline Drawing

Instruction Manual (.pdf file, 170Kb)

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