Unique fault-finding equipment

Unique fault-finding equipment for lifting deck trailers from Gray & Adams

Gray & Adams have developed a piece of equipment called Codesys which has been fitted to the likes of Reed Boardall and 3663 lifting double deck trailers.

Codesys is a self-diagnostic system that allows engineers to fault find quickly and helps them to monitor the lifting deck system. The solenoids, controls, motor amps, hydraulic pressure and trailer operating voltage can all be assessed using Codesys.

Because the trailer keeps a fault log and can tell the engineer what the problem is without him going through a time-consuming testing process, breakdown times are significantly reduced. If a fault is detected by Codesys, help pages are available that offer instructions to the engineer for rectifying the defect. A catalogue of parts, their descriptions and part numbers are shown here in order to facilitate the identification process.

The system also has a number of other benefits. A list of six-weekly servicing instructions is outlined as well as a description of emergency instructions for manually lowering the deck in the event that all power should fail.

3663 have recently taken delivery of a lifting deck trailer that is powered by a 415v Frigoblock generator fitted to the tractor unit, rather than being battery operated as in the Reed Boardall design. The software in this set-up has been amended to allow the driver to set the engine speed automatically at the touch of a button so that the engine speed provides enough power to operate the lifting deck.

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