Presenter: Bruce Beegle

 Vice President - Truck & Military Sales

 bruceb@vanner.com

 Worksite Idle Reduction

 Save Fuel...

 Lower Emissions...

 Reduce Operating Costs...
• Vanner’s Purpose and History

-Markets served / Industry affiliations

• Idle Reduction Drivers

- Fleet concerns adopting idle reduction technology. 

- Existing Federal Emission and Future Fuel Efficiency Regulations

• Vanner IdleWatchTM and IdleGuardTM technology 

- Idle Reduction System Solutions

• Current idle reduction technology for work trucks

- Existing technology and the performance gaps

- Vanner system solutions by market segment

•Vanner StartSentryTM ultra capacitor start assist module

- When engine starting is critical

•IdleWatchTM and IdleGuardTM Value Propositions

•Sam Spofforth - Executive Director Clean Fuels Ohio

- Federal, State, Local idle-reduction incentives and subsidies.

NTEA GTA Agenda
Vanner’s Purpose

“We are vehicle transformation specialists. 

We transform vehicles with power conversion 

solutions that change markets for our partners”

Vanner is a proud member and active supporter of...
Vanner’s History

•“We’ve been green since 1977”

•35 Years Experience - Designing and manufacturing patented power conversion and power 

management products.

•Products are designed and manufactured in Hilliard, OH.

•ISO-9001 / TS-16949 certified facility.

•100% on-time delivery to our OEM partners.

•Our partners include OEM Chassis Manufacturers (Tier-1 / Tier-2), TEMs & OEM Ship-Thru, 

and Aftermarket Electrical System Integrators in the following markets:

•Transit & Coach Bus

•Ambulance

•Heavy Duty Work Truck

•On-Highway Vehicle

•Military / Defense

•Our products are designed from the ground up for mobile applications, to perform 

reliably in the most rugged environments.

•OEM and Military products are 100% endurance tested. 

•Ruggedized environmental packaging.

•Full power output at high temperatures (95C rating for military products). 
The Challenge

How to help fleets comply with existing and

upcoming emission and fuel reduction

regulations and fund new technologies.

Distinctly different markets with different requirements...

-Work Trucks

-Ambulance / Shuttle Bus / Law Enforcement

-On-Highway
• Will vehicle performance and productivity be compromised?

• Will I need to purchase new vehicles to comply?

• Will my technicians be capable of maintaining the technology?

• How do the regulations change from state to state?

• How will I pay for the retrofit of existing vehicles?

• How will I pay for the up-charges on new vehicles?

• ???

Fleet Concerns... More questions than answers !

The Challenge
Fleet Concerns ... Local and state laws vary.

The Challenge
The intention is to cut C02 greenhouse gas emissions 7% - 20% from “large 

trucks” by 2017, while also reducing U.S. dependency on foreign oil imports.

Overall goals of the July 2011 regulations are:

• 3% fuel economy improvement by 2014 as compared to 2010

• 5% fuel economy improvement gain by 2017 as compared to 2014

• Unspecified improvements phasing in in 2020.

Proposed Federal Fuel Economy Regulations

EPA Emission Standards

Current and Future
EPA Emission Standards

Current and Future

Diesel engine efficiency has improved tremendously since 1994.

Future regulations can not be met through 

engine efficiency improvements alone. 
IdleWatchTM

Idle Reduction Solutions

IdleGuardTM

Power Management Engine Control Idle Shut Down
IdleWatchTM System Components

Dashboard Remote Panel

Voltage / Temperature

Sensor

Dual 80A / 600A

Current Sensor

Auto-Start Module

(Optional)

IdleWatchTM (PMEC) Module

(with MBBMTM inside)

“Power Management / Engine Control”
IdleGuardTM System Components

Dashboard Remote Panel

Voltage / Temperature

Sensor

Dual 80A / 600A

Current Sensor

IdleGuardTM Module

(with MBBMTM inside)

“Programmable Idle Shut Down”
Feature IdleWatchTM IdleGuardTM

12V/24V Current Sensing up to 600A Yes Yes

Panel Mounted Remote -System Enable/Disable

-Status Indicators

-System Enable/Disable

-Status Indicators

-Audible and Visual Alarm for Idle Shutdown

Fast Idle Output Signal Yes Yes

Battery Temperature Sensing Yes Yes

Engine Start Output Signal Yes

Separate remote start module required

Yes 

Remote start controls integrated into unit

CAN Configurability Yes

Vanner's Dashboard Software

Yes

Vanner's Dashboard Software

Programmable Idle Shut Down No Yes

Switched Outputs Yes 

2 x 50A Positive

Yes

3 x 1A Negative

Vehicle Communications (I/O) -Park Switch

-Hood Switch

-Ignition Switch

-Key Sense

-Park Switch

-Hood Switch

-Ignition Switch

-Key Sense

-Parking Brake

-Neutral Switch

-Oil Pressure or Tachometer Switch

-Engine Shutdown

-Ignition Bypass

Auto-Start Enabled Output Yes

5A Positive

Yes

5A Positive

IP Rating 55 67

IdleWatchTM / IdleGuardTM 

Feature Comparison
•Patented technology, that provides the most accurate battery monitoring and 

electrical system analysis.

 - Batteries are “profiled” then a virtual model is created to compare to.

 

 - As the battery is charged, discharged, and as it ages, the State of Health 

 (SOH) changes.

 

 - The MBBMTM compares the current SOH to the profiled battery SOH, to 

 accurately calculate the auxiliary battery life.

- The MBBMTM also compares the current battery State-of-Charge (SOC) to 

the minimum (customer specified) SOC for the idle reduction system to 

auto-start the vehicle, or to notify the driver to start the vehicle or remove 

the loads.

What is MBBMTM 

Model Based Battery Monitoring MBBMTM
Vanner’s MBBMTM assures that the auxiliary batteries stay at the optimum SOC 

throughout the entire work cycle, optimizing no-idle run time and battery life.

- Accuracy... Accuracy... Accuracy !!!

- IdleWatchTM monitors battery SOC, not battery voltage.

-MBBMTM eliminates the fuel wasting nuisance starts that voltage

monitoring systems can create.

- The MBBMTM J-1939 CAN Bus communication broadcasts auxiliary 

 battery data, allowing it to be captured for maintenance analysis. 

- The J-1939 CAN Bus also provides the ability to communicate with 

 on-board telemetry systems for “real-time” system monitoring.

Model Based Battery Monitoring MBBMTM

Why MBBMTM Matters ... 
Deka - 7T31 Genesis - XE95

Deka - 7T31 (x2) Genesis - XE95 (x2)

Deka Dominator - 8G31 Lifeline - GPL-8DL

Deka Dominator - 8G31 (x2) Lifeline - GPL-8DL (x2)

East Penn - 8A31DT Lifeline - GPL-30HT

East Penn - 8A31DT (x2) Lifeline - GPL-30HT (x2)

Exide - EXHC-200D Lifeline - GPL-31T

Exide - EXHC-200D (x2) Lifeline - GPL-31T (x2)

(x2) 12V System

2 Batteries in Parallel

Doubles (12V) ampere hour capacity

(x2) 12V/24V System

4 Batteries in Series / Parallel

Doubles voltage (24V) and ampere hour capacity

IdleWatchTM / IdleGuardTM 

Battery Models
Work Trucks

Current Technology

Vanner System Solutions
OEM truck manufacturers are supplying the work truck

market with hybrid systems optimized for fuel reduction

while driving.

Most OEM hybrid systems do not export power

or provide engine-off power at the worksite.

Work Trucks – OEM Solutions
Current Technology - Work Trucks

Combine with IdleWatchTM or IdleGuardTM for an economical idle reduction solution
Vanner Inverter

(For AC Loads)

AC / DC Powered

HVAC

Deep Cycle Batteries

(For Auxiliary DC & AC Loads)

Espar Engine Coolant

& Cab Heater

Vanner StartSentryTM

Ultra capacitors

(Replaces Starting Batteries)

Work Truck

System Solution Components

IdleWatchTM & IdleGuardTM enable seamless integration, control, and synchronization of electrical accessories.

System configurations will vary depending on vehicle’s geographic location, use, and duty cycle. 

Vanner

IdleWatchTM

Power Management

Engine Control

Vanner

IdleGuardTM

Programmable

Idle Shut-Down
Vanner

IdleWatchTM

Power Management

Engine Control

Deep Cycle Batteries

(For Auxiliary DC & AC Loads)

Espar Engine Coolant

& Cab Heater

Work Truck 

System Solution Components

Municipal / DOT / Airport Snow Plows

Vanner

IdleGuardTM

Programmable

Idle Shut-Down
AC / DC Powered

HVAC

Vanner

IdleWatchTM

Power Management

Engine Control Deep Cycle Batteries

(For Auxiliary DC & AC Loads)

Espar Engine Coolant

& Cab Heater

Vanner StartSentryTM

Ultra capacitors

(Replaces Starting Batteries)

Ambulance / Law Enforcement / Shuttle Bus

System Solution Components

IdleWatchTM & IdleGuardTM enable seamless integration, control, and synchronization of electrical accessories.

System configurations will vary depending on vehicle’s geographic location, use, and duty cycle. 

Vanner

IdleGuardTM

Programmable

Idle Shut-Down

Vanner Inverter

(For AC Loads)
DC / AC Powered

HVAC

Deep Cycle Batteries

(For Auxiliary DC & AC Loads)

Espar Engine Coolant

& Cab Heater

Vanner Inverter

(For AC Loads)

Vanner StartSentryTM

Ultra capacitors

(Replaces Starting Batteries)

On–Highway - System Solution Components

Vanner

IdleWatchTM

Power Management

Engine Control

Vanner

IdleGuardTM

Programmable

Idle Shut-Down
IdleWatchTM

Technology Readiness Levels

IdleGuardTM

TRL-9

 In Full Production

Launched Nov 2010

Pilot Testing Montreal, QC

TRL-7

Production Validation On-going

Pilot Installations April 2011

Production Launch Target 2013 MY

 August 2012
STARTSENTRYTM 

Ultra Capacitor Module

“When engine starting is critical”
•Enhances engine starting dependability.

•Fast re-charge, even from “dead “ batteries.

•100,000’s start cycles, will last the vehicle life.

•Flexibility - Installs on all makes and models, any fuel.

•Mounts in multiple locations. 

•Reduces Weight (+/-100 lbs) GVW savings when replacing 

starting batteries

•Eliminates need for second battery compartment.

•Extends OEM alternator and starter life.

StartSentryTM Technology
ISO 9001 / TS-16949 Certified

12V AUX 

BATTERY

12V AUX 

BATTERY

+

+ -

-

12V 

- ALT +

INVERTER

Temp/Voltage 

Sensor

Dual Current

Sensor “A” Loads

50A max

“B” Loads

50A max

STARTING 

BATTERY

- +

Basic IdleWatchTM System
STARTING 

BATTERY

- +

Idle Reduction / StartSentryTM 

No-Idle System

ISO 9001 / TS-16949 Certified

Deep Cycle 

BATTERY

Deep Cycle 

BATTERY

+

+ -

-

12V 

- ALT +

Temp/Voltage 

Sensor

Dual Current

Sensor “A” Loads

50A max

“B” Loads

50A max

STARTING 

BATTERY

-X+

Remove Starting Batteries.. Replace with StartSentry

 Power Engine-off Loads with Deep Cycle Batteries

-

STARTSENTRY

INVERTER
Idle Reduction / StartSentryTM 

Value Proposition Summary

•Vanner’s Idle Reduction technology and StartSentryTM combined, provide

security and redundancy for engine-off operation, when engine starting is critical.

• IdleWatchTM and IdleGuardTM will auto-start the vehicle when low battery

SOC is detected.

• StartSentry assures engine re-starting and can be recharged quickly from

the deep cycle batteries, even at a low state of DC voltage.

•Vanner’s Idle Reduction technology and StartSentryTM are vehicle and fuel

neutral.

•Both technologies can be installed on any vehicle, in just about any location, and 

are able to be retrofit on existing vehicles in the fleet.
Economical

-Saves fuel at the worksite

-Low cost alternative for hybrid vehicles

-Extends auxiliary battery life

-Extends vehicle warranty if by engine hours

-Reduces maintenance if by engine hours

-Fast ROI on fuel savings alone

 ($4.00 per gal x 1 gal per day x 300 days = $1,200) 

Idle Reduction Value Proposition Summary
Idle Reduction Value Proposition Summary

Flexible

-Installs on any make or model vehicle

-Fuel Neutral - Gasoline, Diesel, CNG, LNG, Propane

-Retrofit existing vehicles in fleet

-Stationary and mobile power available 

-Use with any brand inverter or DC loads only

-12V or 12V/24V system configuration
Idle Reduction Value Proposition Summary

Safety / Regulation Compliance

-AC power is available with the engine-off

-Multiple safety checks must be positive before auto-starting vehicle

-Lowers vehicle’s emissions / Can be used indoors

-Power for cab comfort equipment (HVAC / Fuel – Cab Heater)
For More Information

2012 NTEA Work Truck Show 

Vanner Booth #5263

Wednesday 1:30 PM Vehicle Electrification Technology Council (VETC)

March 7 Initial meeting to develop standards and practices.

Vanner CTO Alec Cook – VETC Chair

2:30PM Vehicle Electrification Best Practices

VETC Members – Panel Discussion

Sam Spofforth Executive Director 

Welcome