Winner material flow PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR 2023
Still: LXT 120/350 with Still Descent Speed Regulation (DSR)
2nd place in category 3: Forklift trucks, forklift truck components and AGVs: Still Descent Speed Regulation (DSR) is a three-stage assistance system that facilitates safe downhill travel - especially with heavy trailer loads.
The LXT 120/350 electric towing vehicle moves trailer loads of between 12 and 35 tons. The vehicle is powered by two 10.5 kW motors on the rear axle. The intelligent motor control ensures agile handling, and the speed-controlled drive means that there is no loss of speed even on long uphill gradients. Thanks to Descent Speed Regulation (DSR), the vehicle is always exactly as fast as the terrain allows. DSR is an assistance function that supports operators of towing and transport vehicles in their daily work. Depending on the version, the system detects the exact incline and the current load weight on sloping ramps and automatically adjusts the speed to the respective conditions by intervening in the oil-bath multi-disc brake system. The first expansion stage is DSR Basic. Here, the driver activates the system manually via the Still Easy Control operating unit. When activated, a pre-set maximum speed is maintained, even when driving downhill. The hydraulic service brake is activated if the vehicle threatens to become too fast when driving downhill. Even if the driver does not press the brake pedal, the vehicle is braked in this way. The second expansion stage is DSR Eco. In this configuration level, the system does not have to be activated manually, but is always on stand-by in the background. The system is activated automatically when a downhill gradient is detected. With DSR Eco, a slope indicator is continuously shown on the display. When a slope is detected, the speed is automatically limited to a predefined value. The third expansion stage is DSR Premium. In addition to DSR Eco, a load assessment is carried out and shown on the display. With DSR Premium, the vehicle regulates the speed when driving downhill depending on the incline and the load being towed. This allows the vehicle to drive significantly faster when driving empty than under full load.
This article appeared in issue 6/23
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