Operator Interfaces

Maxima’s instrumentation cover a wide range of "operator interfaces", from custom-engineered J1939/CAN instrument clusters and displays to standard gauges.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS
CUSTOM-ENGINEERED CLUSTERS
Maxima’s custom-engineered clusters are ideal for construction equipment, tractors, lift trucks, specialty and utility vehicles, and over-the-road trucks. Clusters can be configured in either SAE J1939/CAN or analog formats, with integral LCD or dot-matrix displays and warning lights. Electronic clusters use stepper motors for improved reliability and optimal packaging. 

Key Feature: Maxima's clusters can include features such as built-in transmission control or I/O functions that support OEM goals for lower installed-system cost and improved function.

OEMs rely on Maxima to design, develop, test and support operator interfaces that are specific to their vehicle. Here's what we do:

• Explore concepts using high-quality renderings to obtain inputs from dealers and end-users
• Benchmark alternatives and establish suitable targets (i.e. Design-to-Targets)
• Develop Subsystem Design Specification (SDS) based on OEM specifications
• Create 3-D models in Pro-E; obtain concept units

STANDARD CLUSTERS
Maxima offers tooled clusters that can be customized for specific OEM applications, depending on the volume. There are 5 models: 1) Universal Cluster (3-, 4- or 5-gauge version with up to 16 warning lights), 2) 5GC (5-gauge, with 8-warning lights),3) Compattino™ (3-gauge, with 21 LED warning lights), 4) World Compattino™ (2-gauge, 8-warning light, combination LCD hourmeter/tach; optional full tach or speedo), and 5) Standard Warning Light Clusters.