HELLA has established the CAB Concept Cluster through collaboration with other renowned suppliers and well-respected scientists in the construction machine industry in 2015 with the objective of developing a high-tech concept CAB for original equipment manufacturers. The Genius CAB was developed by joining together the core competencies of the individual cluster partners, and was presented to the general public for the first time at Bauma in Munich.
The HELLA LED worklights of the Genius CAB are oriented towards the matrix technology used in the automotive sector. The worklights in this case are split into several reflectors. Every segment is dimmed down or up depending on the position of the blade. This means the light beam can be precisely controlled non-mechanically and optimum light distribution achieved in the work area. Furthermore, the integrated HELLA ZEROGLARE technology produces a sharp cut-off line which prevents the driver from being dazzled by reflections at the machine or by other persons. In addition, the worklights are integrated directly into the cab structure. The benefits are that the headlamps are more effectively protected, do not obstruct the view of the driver, can be mounted more easily and the heat of the LEDs is removed more effectively.
The SignaturLight lends the Genius CAB “an impressive and striking appearance thus emphasising the brand identity of the vehicle manufacturer.” It consists of flexible LED light strips encased in an impact-resistant silicon element and signature modules integrated into the ROPS (roll-over protection) structure. The system integration also plays an important role in the interior lighting. In addition to the ambient lighting and reading light functions, displays for the access control and visual checkback signals from the ultrasonic sensors have been integrated.
The radio remote control was specifically developed for use in harsh conditions. The radio receiver has up to four output signals, enabling the user to activate other functions, such as worklightsor other lamps, via radio remote control. Additionally, the illuminated door handle indicates whether the doors are locked or unlocked. The HELLA transponder is a further innovation that operates in tandem with the SAVVY® cloud-based Access and Identity Management to allow user profiles to be configured in different ways, thus achieving a higher degree of fleet management flexibility.
Finally, “the robust electronic accelerator pedal is convincing due to the wear-free measuring principle of the HELLA CIPOS sensor and exceptionally low mechanical wear, especially with frequently recurring small movements. A special rain/light sensor developed by HELLA for steep windshields is also used. This can recognise a variety of rain situations and controls the windshield wipers in such a way that the driver hardly ever needs to intervene. The light sensor controls when the low beam is switched on or off under different light conditions.”
