Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the new generation of digital couplings from VBG.
ARE THE NEW COUPLINGS MOUNTED ON THE TRUCK IN THE SAME WAY?
Yes, the interface to the drawbeam is the same.
IS THERE ANY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE MOUNTING TIME FOR THE NEW AND OLD COUPLING/ELECTRONICS?
No, there is not.
ARE THE COMPONENT PARTS USED ADJACENT TO AND AROUND THE NEW POWER ACTUATOR THE SAME AS FOR THE OLD ONE?
No. The new power actuator has a new adapter and new bracket.
HOW DO I MOUNT THE NEW VALVE BOX IN THE CAB?
Refer to the mounting instructions.
UPDATE A V-2 CONNECTOR TO THE NEW GENERATION V-3 CONNECTOR
IS IT POSSIBLE TO UPDATE A VERSION 2 COUPLING TO VERSION 3?
Yes, the mechanism can be replaced. Choose the appropriate upgrade kit for manual, power actuator, or AM.
IF I HAVE AN AM COUPLING, DO I SWITCH TO THE MANUAL MECHANISM AND MOVE THE AM UNIT OVER?
No, the lifting arm is not the same. You need to use the new AM mechanism.
DO THE UPGRADE KITS CONTAIN THE BCM, OR MUST THIS BE ORDERED SEPARATELY?
The BCM must be ordered separately.
INDICATION IN CAB
IS THE BCM BRAND NEUTRAL?
Yes.
MUST THE BCM BE PROGRAMMED SOMEHOW?
No, it does not need to ne programmed.
HOW SHOULD THE SAFETY INDICATOR IN THE CAB BE CONNECTED? WHICH TRUCK BRANDS DOES IT FIT?
Follow the OEM’s bodybuilding instructions for connection to the BCM.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET NOTIFICATIONS FROM THE BCM VIA ANALOGUE SIGNAL?
Yes, analogue signals from the BCM to the vehicle are possible.
CAN I USE MY OWN CABLING BETWEEN THE COUPLING AND CAB?
No, it is a complete system tested and certified with coupling, electronics, air and cabling.
CAN I GET THE VOICE CONTROL OVER THE BUILT-IN SPEAKERS IN MY VEHICLE?
Not from VBG. We provide a separate speaker for this, which connects to the BCM underneath the dashboard.
WILL YOU CERTIFY CABLING FROM DIFFERENT VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO PREVENT THE NEED TO ROUTE CABLING INTO THE CAB?
No, VBG’s cabling is part of a complete system that has been tested and certified with coupling, electronics, air and cabling.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO INTEGRATE VBG’S INDICATION SYSTEM WITH THE VEHICLE’S INSTRUMENT CLUSTER?
Yes, this is already possible.
VBG MECHMATIC AND THE NEW GENERATION OF COUPLINGS
IS VBG MECHMATIC COMPATIBLE WITH THE NEW COUPLINGS?
Yes, the connector on the mechanism cover has been modified, but will still fit the same system.
WHAT DOES THE NEW MECHMATIC CONNECTOR LOOK LIKE?
It is adapted for Raufoss nipples for easy connection.
MORE INFO ABOUT THE NEW GENERATION OF COUPLINGS
WHERE ON THE WEBSITE CAN I FIND INSTRUCTIONS FOR SERVICING COUPLINGS? DRIVER’S MANUAL?
Go to your product and click on Documentation/Manuals, where you will find the User Manual, Certification, Mounting Instructions and Information Drawing.
IS THERE AN EXPLODED VIEW OF THE NEW COUPLINGS AVAILABLE IN PRINTABLE PDF FORMAT?
No, not yet.
WHERE CAN I FIND THE WEBINAR ON THE NEW COUPLINGS?
You will find all our recorded webinars here.