- The following is content from the press release -
(headquartered in Yodogawa-ku, Osaka; Toshiyuki Ozaki, President; hereinafter "TCI") has improved the specifications of its "Safety Observation Buzzer System for Preventing School Buses from Being Left Behind (hereinafter "SOS-0006")" based on the "Guidelines for Safety Devices to Support Prevention of Buses Being Left Behind for Pick-up and Drop-off" established by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport on December 20, 2011. SOS-0006 will be available for shipment as a safety device based on the safety standards of the MLIT guidelines from February 15, 2023 (Wednesday). It will be placed on the list of safety devices that support the prevention of buses being left unattended for pickups and drop-offs, and can be introduced as a product eligible for subsidies (certification number: A-007).
Confirmation type device at the time of disembarkation
SOS-0006 is a safety device to prevent accidents involving children being left unattended on a bus. After the engine is stopped, an alarm (voice announcement) is played inside the vehicle, urging the driver, etc. to check the inside of the vehicle. If the button is not pressed for 5 minutes after the engine is stopped, a loud buzzer (approx. 110 dB) will sound outside the vehicle.
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If the confirmation button is not pressed within 5 minutes, an alarm is sent outside the vehicle.
SOS-0006 alerts the driver outside the vehicle with a loud buzzer if the driver does not press the "Get-Off Confirmation Button" located at the rear of the vehicle within 5 minutes after the engine is stopped. This mechanism is designed in accordance with the main requirements stipulated in the guidelines of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
For more information on "Guidelines for Safety Devices to Assist in Preventing Pick-up and Drop-off Buses from Being Left Behind," click here.
https://www.mlit.go.jp/report/press/jidosha07_hh_000433.html
Buttons placed out of reach of children
The SOS-0006 "Get-off Confirmation Button" is installed at a relatively high position in the rear of the vehicle to prevent children and other passengers from pressing it by mischievous means. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) guidelines also stipulate such an installation position, and SOS-0006 is designed based on these requirements.
Durable design
The endurance temperature of SOS-0006 ranges from -30°C to 85°C in preparation for temperature changes inside the vehicle during summer and winter.
The speaker that is installed under the hood or in the bumper to provide an exterior alarm has acquired the dustproof and waterproof rating IP54, and other parts such as buttons installed in the interior have also acquired the dustproof and waterproof rating IP40. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism's guidelines stipulate such endurance temperature, dustproof and waterproof performance, and the SOS-0006 is designed in accordance with these requirements.
Can identify equipment malfunctions
SOS-0006 provides voice guidance after each engine start. The voice guidance after each engine start allows the user to confirm that the device is working properly. It also has a self-diagnostic function for wiring disconnections and control program malfunctions.
The MLIT guidelines also stipulate the notification of such failures, and SOS-0006 is designed based on said requirements.
SOS-0006 is designed in accordance with other requirements of the "Guidelines for Safety Devices to Assist in Preventing Pick-up and Drop-off Buses from Being Left Behind" established by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism.
Equipped with emergency SOS button
SOS-0006 is equipped with an "emergency button" that activates a forced loud buzzer in case occupants are trapped inside the vehicle.
The horn is designed to be easily pushed by a child in case a young child is left behind and is not strong enough to sound the horn on his or her own.
Of course, the button is placed in a position where children can reach it, but it is only activated when the engine is stopped, so it will not be activated even if a child mischievously presses the button.
Compatible with both 12V and 24V vehicles
SOS-0006 is compatible with both 12V and 24V vehicles without DC-DC converters.
The system can be installed in a variety of transportation vehicles, including standard to medium-sized vehicles such as the Hiace, welfare vehicles, microbuses, and large sightseeing buses.
Bus Leave Prevention Safety Devices Subsidized Products
Manufacturer: TCI Corporation
Product name: Anti-left behind vehicle confirmation buzzer
Part Number: SOS-0006
Certification Number: A-007
Device method: Confirmation type at the time of disembarkation
Supplemental information on subsidies
On April 27, the government held a meeting of relevant ministries and agencies concerning safety assurance for buses transporting children to and from kindergartens, daycare centers, and certified child care centers at the Cabinet Office. It was decided to provide a fixed subsidy of 175,000 yen per bus with regard to the installation of safety devices to prevent children from being left unattended, which will become mandatory in April.
Click here for the "List of Safety Devices to Assist in Preventing Pick-up and Drop-off Buses from Being Left Behind"
https://www8.cao.go.jp/shoushi/shinseido/meeting/anzen/list.html
Nationwide on-site installation service
TCI's anti-left-behind equipment offers not only product performance, but also excellent customer support.
TCI can provide on-site installation services from its locations in 47 prefectures throughout Japan, from Hokkaido to Okinawa.
Main product specifications and overview
Part Number: SOS-0006
Endurance temperature: -30 to +85°C
Exterior alarm buzzer volume: approx. 110 dB
Compatible voltage: 12V and 24V vehicles
Dustproof and waterproof standard: IP54 for exterior components, IP40 for interior components
Installation time: 1 to 2 hours on average
Product Warranty Period
3 years from the date of purchase
We will inspect the product free of charge within the warranty period.
In addition, there are no communication costs, consumables, or other running costs.
Contact Us
Head Office Sales Department, TCI Corporation
2-5-41, Kigawahigashi, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 532-0012
TEL：06-6885-7250
E-Mail: honsya@tci-osaka.com
HP:https://www.tci-car-item.com/contact
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