brake switch
11pressure differential switch — A hydraulic pressure operated switch (often included in a combination valve) which activates the brake failure warning light when one of the brake circuits (in a dual circuit system) falls due to a system leak and associated pressure drop …
12Energy Regeneration Brake — The Energy Regeneration Brake was the name for a system designed to automatically switch an electric motor into a generator as the vehicle slowed. Braking energy is captured so that batteries can be recharged, thus increasing the range of the… …
13Westinghouse Air Brake Company — WABCO Unternehmensform US Aktiengesellschaft Börsennotiert NYSE WBC Unternehmenssitz HQ Brüssel …
14dead man's switch — noun a switch that automatically stops a machine or vehicle after a set period of inactivity from the operator. Syn: Drivers Safety Device, DSD, UK, dead mans trigger, dead mans pedal, dead mans handle, dead mans control, dead mans brake, kill… …
15deadman's brake — noun A brake that normally operates under pressure, but engages fully when all pressure is released. See Also: dead mans switch …
16dead man's brake — noun A brake that normally operates under pressure, but engages fully when all pressure is released. See Also: dead mans switch …
17pressure differential warning switch — A component of the brake hydraulic system that warns the driver of a failure in one of the circuits …
18Automatic transmission — An automatic transmission (commonly AT or Auto ) is an automobile gearbox that can change gear ratios automatically as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually. Similar but larger devices are also used for heavy… …
19Fleet Management System — The Fleet Management Systems Interface (FMS) is a standard interface to vehicle data of commercial vehicles. The six European manufacturers Daimler AG, MAN AG, Scania, Volvo (incl. Renault), DAF Trucks and IVECO have developed the so called FMS… …
20Tram controls — The following article describes the controls on electric, rather than steam trams.OverviewThe operation of trams is relatively simple. As trams run on rails, they do not require steering controls. However they do require controls for the smooth… …
