The new operating systems on the GapVax MC Series of combination vacuum trucks feature automated, computer-driven electronic controls that minimize manual operation, which in turn reduce downtime and improve productivity.
“Pretty much every operation on the truck is controlled through a computer, as opposed to hard-wired with switches,” explains Mike Blair, an electrical-design technician at GapVax. “There’s very little manual operation because the computer takes care of just about everything.
“Manual operation … can lead to equipment breakdowns and decrease safety,” he adds, noting that the system’s built-in diagnostics safeguard machine operations and reduce downtime and maintenance costs. “Computers reduce the chances
