Introducing the Hofmann® 

BR-20 Connected Roller Brake Tester 

For HGV and PSV Vehicles up to 20 tons axle load

Hofmann BR-20 heavy-duty roller brake tester meets the latest DVSA regulations for connected roller brake testing. Integrate all of your MOT testing equipment together to save your technicians time in training, setup and workload everyday.

Features include:

  • HOFMANN connected roller brake testers for vehicle classes IV, V, and VII HGV and PSV
  • The roller brake tester can additionally benefit from full connectivity to the geogas  emissions analyser and decelerometer
  • For all vehicles in both loaded or unloaded conditions
  • Automatic mode
  • Manual mode
  • Ovality measurement
  • Cut-out at wheel lock
  • Display of braking force imbalance
  • All motors have braking kits fitted as standard to aid drive out
  • Rollers 1000mm length
  • Corundum coated (CRD) steel rollers with a wear-proof plastic coating eliminate wear to tyres during tests
  • Drive off the rollers through electro brake or automatic aid
  • Safety feature: The brake test does not start before both feeler rolls are depressed. This safety feature prevents unintentional starting of the brake tester
  • Equipped with level rollers, dual direction testing and 4WD mode as required

The Hofmann BR-20 Roller Brake Tester Package Includes:

Roller Set

Available in two configurations

  • Split system configuration
  • Compact system configuration

Workstation

Control the Hofmann brake tester with the PC workstation.  

Differing functionalities are unlocked via USB dongles. As standard, the BR-20 is equipped with 1 speed + PC connection

Remote Control

Handheld remote control comes as standard, giving technicians the ability to operate the brake tester while sitting in the cab or an alternate location within the bay

Control Unit

The control unit is the technological core of the equipment controlling all electronic components and includes the main switch, emergency stop function as well as controls for pneumatic pressure transducers. Includes portable emergency stop module and IR pit safety device (where pit installation is required)

Options and Accessories

JOINT PLAY DETECTOR

  • Axle suspension
  • Axle stub
  • Wheel bearing
  • Tie-rod ends
  • Stabiliser

LOAD SIMULATOR HBV 3000

The HBV 3000 hydraulic lifting system is approved for use with BR-20 systems (20 tonne) with 1000mm rollers

The scope of the HBV 3000 is to achieve the minimum of 30% of the design brake actuator, prescribed by the ISO 21067 as requirement for the reliability of the calculated braking force

DECELEROMETER

  • DVSA-approved for all classes
  • A must have for most 4x4 vehicles that cannot be tested on a Roller Brake Tester
  • Results easily downloaded to PC and sent directly to the DVSA's MTS Connected Network

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