InPower has released a new plug-and-play data bus throttle (DBT) that is compatible with Ford and GM light-duty trucks and American-made, medium-duty trucks equipped with a Cummins engine.
The DBT features an SMT design that incorporates the latest technologies in electronic components to extend the life of the throttle and reduce its overall cost, InPower said. The compact throttle measures 3.25 in. high and 2 in. wide and will list for $82. It plugs directly into the vehicle’s on-board diagnostic (OBD) connector and does not require the use of stationary elevated idle control (SEIC) wires. The DBT includes a “Y” cable, allowing the vehicle’s OBD connector to remain open and available for field technician access.
“We are excited to offer the lowest cost throttle on the market, especially one that features the simple plug-and-play design, compact size and reliability of the DBT,” said John Melvin, InPower’s vice president of engineering.
For easy troubleshooting, there are eight diagnostic LED indicators for key safety inputs, including data bus, park, park brake, service brake, vehicle speed and accelerator.
The DBT is available with one adjustable and one charge protect output for throttle control. However, if charge protect is not needed, a model with two adjustable outputs is available. The DBT may also be customized with features such as a fixed RPM to raise idle speed to a pre-determined, fixed level to prevent end-user adjustments that could damage auxiliary equipment. Inputs may also be programmed as pull-up or pull-down.