Auto Speed
Control
Compatible with Most
FLEET FLEX Hopper Spreaders
REGAIN CONTROL OF
YOUR DE-ICING PROGRAM
Ever wonder where that bulk salt pile goes over the course of the winter? Gain more insight into spread rates and reduce wasted material—all with a control that provides an interface your operators are already familiar with. The all-new patent pending Auto Speed Control from Western Products ties directly into the vehicle’s OBD-II port for instant reactions to changes in speed, saving you material and money.
Compatible with the following spreaders:
MARAUDER™ (Compact), MARAUDER (Stainless), MARAUDER (Poly), Striker™, and Tornado™
UNIQUE FEATURES
Material Monitoring
Set the desired spread rate and the control takes it from there. It will notify operators with an “S” if they are going too slow and an “F” if they are going too fast to maintain the set material application rate. The control will also keep a running total of material spread until the counter is reset. Operators can then log the value into third party apps or notebook for future use.
Fleet Compatibility
The Auto Speed Control is compatible with WESTERN hoppers equipped with the FLEET FLEX electrical system, dating back to 2016. This allows your operation to upgrade the spreader control to unlock adjustable spread rate control without investing in new hopper spreaders.
Fast, Easy Installation
STEP 1: Install new spreader wiring harness or utilize existing harness from a compatible hopper spreader.
STEP 2: Connect the spreader wiring harness to the Auto Speed Control.
STEP 3: Attach the control to the preferred mounting bracket and install the mounting bracket to the vehicle.
STEP 4: Secure the wiring harness and wire routing as necessary.
Familiar Layout
The control layout is similar to the legacy adjustable rate hopper spreader control from WESTERN hoppers that utilize the FLEET FLEX electrical system. The all-new Auto Speed Control function can be engaged or disengaged by pressing the AUTO button at the top of the control. This aids in faster adoption by your de-icing specialists.
Direct Vehicle Link
Utilizing the OBD-II port in the vehicle allows the Auto Speed Control to instantly adjust de-icing material flow to changes in vehicle speed. This reduces wasted material and pooling when coming to a stop for moving vehicles or pedestrians while material is being spread. When the vehicle travels over 45 mph the de-icing material flow is stopped to eliminate unwanted spreading while traveling between sites.
Standard Components
The auto speed control kit includes 5 components:
- Auto Speed Control
- Control harness with OBD-II port plug
- OBD-II port Y-harness
- Control mounting bracket
- Required mounting hardware
