INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROLS
Maxima’s new 3GEC cluster incorporates two gauges, a full-sized tachometer, LCD hourmeter
and 12 indicators in a standard package that is designed to be cost-effectively adaptable to a
variety of applications including construction equipment and tractors.
New Options For Sensing
And Controlling
Maxima Technologies & Systems LLC has been busy over the last few
months, launching a number of new
products. Among the newest from the
Lancaster, Pa., control and instrumentation specialist is a three-gauge
instrument cluster targeted toward
small- to medium-sized construction
and agricultural equipment.
Maxima’s new 3-Gauge Economy
Cluster (3GEC) will be on display at
the ConExpo-Con/Agg show, along
with a series of other instrument
panels and sensors from the company. The 3GEC cluster incorporates
two gauges, a full-sized tachometer,
LCD hourmeter and 12 indicators in
a standard package that is designed
to be cost-effectively adaptable to
myriad applications.
Derived from an original equipment
manufacturer platform, the 3GEC
instrument cluster is engineered to
offer a faster and simpler design that
fits into many tractor and construction
equipment applications, Maxima said.
The instrument cluster has a built-in
transmission control and I/O functions. It can be configured in either
SAE J1939/CAN or analog formats
with an integral LCD or dot-matrix
displays and warning lights.
The electronic clusters use stepper
motors for improved reliability and
optimal packaging, Maxima said. A
full-sized tachometer with LCD hourmeter and 12 status indicators are
also integrated into the display.
The design of the 3GEC allows for
customization of status indicators as
well as changes to the overlay and
dials, Maxima said. Additionally, it is
possible to change gauge functions
(indicating pressure instead of temperature, etc.) and make other minor
adjustments including pointer color,
the company said.
Also featured at ConExpo will be
Maxima’s Deluxe Multifunction Display,
designed to interface with electronic
engines using the SAE J1939 format;
the World Compattino cluster for sys-
tem monitoring in compact tractors,
utility and specialty vehicles and entry-
level off-highway equipment; the 5GC
instrument cluster for use in large con-
struction equipment, specialty vehicles
and off-highway vehicle applications;
the 8GC instrument cluster, suitable for
large truck and construction equipment;
the Gen-III IntelliSensor electronic fuel
sensor, which is designed to continually
and automatically adjust for any type of
fuel, including No. 1 and No. 2 diesel,
biodiesel and gasoline; Maxima’s Mini
Multi-Function Display (M-MFD) aimed
at severe-duty applications and the
diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) gauge for
use with engines with selective catalytic
reduction (SCR) tanks.
