Provided by:Dominion Electronics
15/05/2008 - Interior temperature monitor and control solution by IC-Cubed (USA) using Rabbit® technology
In the summer time the temperature inside a vehicle can increase rapidly in warm-weather conditions. When the temperatures rise above a thirty degrees, the temperature inside a car can climb much higher. Contrary to common beliefs, leaving a window cracked open does little to reduce these sweltering temperatures. Even running an electric fan or rolling down the windows entirely will not decrease the temperatures enough to safely leave a canine inside a vehicle. And subjecting a canine to such conditions can be dangerous or even deadly.
The solution is a system, primarily designed for K9 police units, utilising the functionality delivered by Rabbit®'s Jackrabbit SBC to automatically regulate the interior temperature of a vehicle in hot weather, providing freedom to conduct business when travelling with a canine companion.
The system has a temperature threshold setting that, when reached, will start the vehicle's engine, allowing the vehicle Air-conditioner to engage and cool the interior. Once started, the vehicle and Air-conditioner will run for a pre-programmed time span, then shut off. When the threshold temperature is reached again, the start-up process will repeat. If the engine stalls or shuts down prematurely, the system will restart the vehicle.
An additional threshold setting is provided if there is a problem cooling the interior. This could occur if the system is not turned on, the vehicle runs out of gas, or the vehicle has a mechanical malfunction. The alert setting can trigger a pocket pager, honk the horn, and even roll down windows. There are also two system shutdown inputs that can be used for security and safety considerations.
To learn more about the Rabbit® technology used in this solution or to discuss a similar customised solution with one of our consultants, phone the Australian Rabbit® Semiconductor distributor on 02 9906 6988 or email using tosales@dominion.net.au
