The Omnibus control system for Vac-Con combination and Xcavator (hydroexcavating) machines puts all vacuum and water system functions on a joystick-style controller for one-hand operation.The system consolidates all the separate switches, levers, instruments, controls and system monitor on a clean panel. Controller area network (CAN) technology substantially reduces the complexity of the electronic and hydraulic systems. “The configuration eliminates 5,300 feet of wiring — more than a mile — and 124 wiring connections,” says Tom Jody, marketing manager. “Fewer wires and connections mean fewer opportunities for failure points and greater simplicity. And because the cost of technology has come down,
