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• Commercial • Automotive

VDO AGB III

Road Speed Limiter


Automatic speed limitation for trucks and buses
Road Speed Limiter
Commercial Road Speed Limiter

Accuracy in road speed limiting.


VDO road speed control for maximum engine efficiency, added The vehicle is unable to exceed the pre-set limit in flat or slightly
safety and minimum fuel costs. undulated conditions so the operator can give full concen-
tration to the road with the assurance that they are driving
Through its advanced electronic digital technology, VDO sets the
within the maximum legal speed. While there is no possibility of
standard in accurate speed monitoring systems. The new VDO
overriding the pre-set limit in the above type of terrain, full engine
Road Speed Limiter controls the top speed of commercial
power and maximum engine rpm are available up to the selected
vehicles for safety and economy without effecting the available
road speed limit.
engine power output.
The unit can be calibrated to the specific requirements and is
The VDO Road Speed limiter limits the vehicle’s top speed to
required maximum speed by sensing vehicle road speed and, readily adaptable to a wide range of vehicles.
comparing it to a pre-set figure. A microprocessor operates the When you install a VDO Road Speed Limiter you
actuator that is attached to the engines fuel injection pump. As • Protect your engine from costly engine damage
the vehicle’s speed approaches the pre-set limit, the actuator
• Save on fuel costs
limits the supply of the fuel by altering the control lever on the
• Reduce maintenance costs
injector pump.
• Increase road safety
• Increase driver comfort
The R.S.L system provides the means for the most efficient
driving style without surpassing a preset maximum speed limit.

Operation Installation
The Electronic Control Module compares the actual driving The system can be adapted to the majority of commercial
speed with the permanently stored speed limit. A speed Signal vehicles. The Actuator is mounted on the chassis fire wall (not
Generator (which is attached to the vehicles transmission) or on the engine) and connection to either Scissor Lever or
a processed speed signal from an electronic Speedomter or Override Cylinder via a Bowden Cable,
Tachograph provide continuous speed information up-date. As
the actual speed approaches the pre-set limit, commands are The pump lever is adapted to provide the additional pivot point
transmitted to the actuator to alter the fulcrum of the fuel con- without interfering with existing throttle linkage operation.
trol lover on the injector pump and res any further fuel supply. The Electronic Control Module is mounted under the
dashboard and connected by looms to the Actuator and speed
Changing road conditions (e.g traveling uphill) are compen- signal source. The complete system can be sealed with lead
sated for by automatically increasing fuel supply until maximum seals after installation.
engine power of preset road limit is attained. To further aid
driver comfort, a variable cruise control option is available.

Applications
• Trucks
• Buses & Coaches
• Forklifts
• On/Off Highway vehicles
• Agricultural Machinery
• Mining vehicles
• Light commercial vehicles
Electronic control module specifications Electric motor (actuator) specifications
Case: Aluminium Body: Aluminum Alloy
Speed Limit Range: 70km/h - 112km/h Torque: 300Ncm
Mounting: 4 x 4.5mm Hole Sweep Angle: 90O Approx
Electrical Connection: 25 x 3.0mm Blade Up-down Regulating: Every 0.18 seconds
Voltage: 12V - 24V Mounting: 2 x M6 threaded Hole
Voltage: 12V - 24V

Main Components:
• Electronic Control Unit
• Electronic Actuator
• Plus all wiring looms, connectors, Bowden cable and fixing brackets.
• Scissor Levers or Override Cylinder (sold seperately)

Note product can only be installed by trained personnel


Road Speed Limiter
Applications

Scissor Lever Scissor Lever


Suits both Push or Pull throttle Suits Both Push Or Pull Throttle
Two levers held in parallel by a spring, are attached to the throttle Two levers held in parallel by a spring, are attached to the throttle arm
linkage where the inner one is controlled by the Actuator through the of the injection pump. The outer one is attached to the throttle
Bowden Cable.
linkage where the inner one is controlled by the actuator through a
Note: Mechanical Speedometer installations requires Hall effect
Bowden cable.
Sender, Hall effect Signal loom application length. (Roll test needs to
be conducted to establish Ratio) Diagram shows Scissor Levers
in position for full throttle but
Override Cylinder actual throttle lever of Injector
Pump in idle position.
Suits both Push or Pull throttle
This may be used for Pull Throttles only, e.g. cable as in coaches.

VDO AGB III RSL


• Programmable range 2Km/h to 200Km/h in steps of 0.1Km/h •
Speed Set option - Two possibilities
a) Second switchable (Via Pin 5 input) Note: Mechanical Speedometer installations require Hall effect Sender
pre-programmed speed limit below maximum limit is available. K46005 and Hall effect Signal loom with appropriate length. (Roll test
needs to be conducted to establish number of impulses per km).
b) Variable speed limits
• Exhaust brake input
Override Cylinder
• Actuator position limiting 0% - 100% Speed signal interrupt.
This may be used for pull throttle only, e.g. cable as in coaches.
• EU Directive 92/24 - ADR 65 Compliant - Australian regulation
Diagram shows Override
for the compulsory Road Speed limiting of trucks and buses.
Cylinder fully extended by
Actuator and throttle fully
depressed.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Product can only be installed by Trained and Authorised
personnel.

For further information about VDO visit www.vdo.com www.vdo.com/product_solutions/special-oem-solutions

Available from:
AIRCO AUTO INSTRUMENTS P/L
165 VICTORIA RD
MARRICKVILLE. NSW AUSTRALIA 2204
Ph - +61295602755 Fax - +61295607672

The illustrations, information and specifications presented and referred to in this catalogue are believed to be correct at the
time of publication; however, accuracy cannot be absolutely guaranteed.
Continental Pty Ltd reserves the right to make changes from time to time without notice or obligation, in the
specifications, design, colour or materials, and to change or discontinue models.

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