EANS-News: Rosenbauer International AG / The new AT - the municipal fire service vehicle of the future

• 90 innovations for greater safety and functionality

• Five individual vehicle concepts to be showcased at the
INTERSCHUTZ

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Subtitle: • 90 innovations for greater safety and
functionality • Five individual vehicle concepts to
be showcased at the INTERSCHUTZ

Leonding (euro adhoc) - he AT from Rosenbauer has been a byword among
fire services for more than 15 years. Moreover, ever since the first
generation, it has been subject to ongoing improvements and in the
meantime, over 2,000 vehicles are in operation worldwide. Now, this
year´s INTERSCHUTZ is to witness Rosenbauer´s presentation of the
latest AT generation.

Flexible superstructure system Two characteristics speak volumes
about the new AT, namely compactness and quality. The ratio of the
storage space volume to the external dimensions has been further
increased and for the first time, the entire room available in the
superstructure can be used with absolute flexibility. A new profile
system is employed for the anchorage of the compartment floors and
transverse walls, etc. and this can be moved with millimeter
precision. This innovative superstructure concept has also provided a
further reduction in weight, which in turn allows the installation of
larger tanks with capacities of up to 7,500 l and the transport of
additional payload. All the equipment compartments can be flexibly
designed and the vehicle loaded across its entire width at the same
height. Anchorages are available in lengths of up to 2,300 mm.

Numerous detail solutions such as higher, deep compartments, storage
space in the fold-down steps, vertical storage at the rear of the
vehicle and a newly developed quick attack compartment in the floor,
etc., contribute to the improved use of space in the superstructure.
A new tensioned spring system has been developed for quick and safe
equipment removal and this can be fitted with one-finger safety
locks, which means that one-handed equipment removal has been
implemented throughout virtually the whole of the new AT. In
addition, a new color concept supports the intuitive operation of the
vehicle.

Vehicle ergonomics As a result of a new docking system on the
driver´s cab, there is more room in the crew cabin. This is also
better protected against noise and is illuminated with fully
glare-free lighting. The seating offers new seats and backs with more
lateral hold and can be fitted with safety belts, belt tensioners and
rollover side airbags. In addition, every seat is equipped with a
modern communications system. The crew cabin doors are either
entirely or partially made of glass, depending on fire service
requests. Glass doors have the advantage of creating improved light
conditions in the cabin and providing a view of any obstacles next to
the vehicle before the crew starts to alight. Once the vehicle has
arrived at the emergency scene, the driver merely presses a single
button and the vehicle is secured. In line with client wishes, the
new operational setting button can automatically activate the
flashing lights alarm, the traffic control unit, the ambient lighting
and the lighting mast with switched on searchlights.

Intelligent extinguishing technology The extinguishing technology of
the new AT "thinks". A central water axis undertakes logical water
distribution precisely where and whenever it is required, whether
this be to the tank, the pump, or both simultaneously. Such
distribution can also be supplemented by feed pressure control, which
is regulated automatically. Furthermore, the new AT offers the right
integrated pump for every need, from the N10 for installation under
the tank, to the NH55. The performance range starts at 1,000 l/min
and extends to 5,500 l/min in combination with a new tank system. All
pumps can be fitted with the Rosenbauer FIXMIX pre-mixer and the new
DIGIMATIC and AQUAMATIC compressed air proportioning systems are both
available for installation in the new AT. DIGIMATIC has been
developed for operations with wetting agents and offers proportioning
rates of 0.1% even with minimal output volumes of 50 l/min. AQUAMATIC
is operated with fixed proportioning rates of 0.5-6.0% and can be
used at both pressure levels. In combination, the central water axis,
pumps/proportioning system and the extinguishing water tank form a
harmonized solution that has been entirely trimmed to efficiency.
Tanks with volumes of up to 7,500 l can also be integrated into the
new AT.

140 kVA energy system A further AT highlight is the Rosenbauer
Electric Power System (EPS), a hybrid system developed especially
for use in firefighting vehicles. This provides up to 140 kVA at a
constant 400 V and 50 Hz. EPS stands for a modular system consisting
of an integrated generator, converter and the respective electrical
consumers in various performance classes. Not only can the consumers
in the vehicle be fed via the EPS, but also an external emergency
supply.

New light and control technology The new AT relies fully on LED
technology, which is employed in practically the whole of the
vehicle. Large flat beam LEDs are utilized for the ambient lighting,
while the most powerful LED wide beam searchlights are used as spots.
The control technology of the AT was also updated during the makeover
process and the new Rosenbauer LCS 2.0 (Logic Control System) now
offers comprehensive design and a modular structure, and provides the
clear presentation and safe operation of even complex procedures via
displays in a variety of sizes. Additional innovations that
Rosenbauer will be presenting with the new AT include a traffic
warning unit that can be integrated at the back of the vehicle and
automatically sets traffic cones, a tracked manipulator for the
transport of heavy equipment and much more besides.

The new AT is manufactured both at Rosenbauer Group headquarters in
Leonding and at the production center in Luckenwalde, Germany. The
Rote Hahn marks its sales launch and initial deliveries are planned
from February 2011 onwards.

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Further inquiry note:

Rosenbauer International AG

Mag. Gerda Königstorfer

Tel.: 0732/6794-568

gerda.koenigstorfer@rosenbauer.com

Branche: Machine Manufacturing
ISIN: AT0000922554
WKN: 892502
Index: WBI, ATX Prime
Börsen: Berlin / free trade
Stuttgart / free trade
Wien / official market