SMART Aerial Controls

Our aerials are the only aerials on the market featuring SMART Aerial Controls, including single joystick, soft touch controls, short jacking, autobedding and SMART screens.

Single joystick: Rosenbauer’s SMART Aerial system connects all components via a CAN-bus electronic control system. Take hold of the single-handed, soft-touch joystick, and the massive aerial responds with pinpoint accuracy. Smooth operation is ensured with electric-over-hydraulic controls, designed to eliminate ladder whip. It’s the next level of control, allowing you to pilot all aerial functions simultaneously.

Soft touch controls: Nice and easy does it. Automatically. Ramping controls provide auto slowdown to avoid hard stops. The system automatically eliminates whiplash.

Short jacking: The environment is never ideal, so the apparatus has to be able to handle anything. The Smart Aerial system utilizes sensors and electronics to allow operation on the short jack side. Short jacking controls monitor the angle and extension of the outriggers for maximum stability. The system reads and assesses all conditions. The envelope control system even monitors ground pressure. It’s another safety solution firefighters depend on, especially when deploying the stabilizers in narrow or congested streets and alleys.

Autobedding: Rotate, retract, and lower the aerial into the stowed position using the momentary auto- bedding switch. It couldn’t be easier and safer. A momentary auto bedding switch automatically beds the aerial for you. That’s the 20-20-20 feature. Auto bedding begins when the aerial reaches 20° left or right of the ladder bed, is less than 20% extended, and is less than 20% elevated.

SMART screens: Our 7″ LED all-weather screen displays operational data in visual contexts. Each side of the screen features menu buttons to navigate through information options. The screens are clutter-free and color-coded.