Tunnel Entrance Safety System (TESS): Revolutionizing Car Wash Safety and Efficiency
Introducing a one-of-a-kind system designed specifically for conveyor car washes that will make damage claims due to loading a thing of the past.
With multiple cameras at the tunnel entrance feeding to a server with proprietary computer vision logic, the system is able to detect specific conditions that can lead to issues in the wash. TESS then signals the tunnel controller to activate the e-stop to prevent a mishap. This patented technology can also detect vehicle conditions through AI and machine learning to subsequently activate tunnel retracts for vehicles that require them.
TESS makes a powerful first impression for customers entering your car wash tunnel! Sleek and durable stainless-steel columns with IP67 rated displays with visual loading and voice commands guide customers onto the conveyor for a smooth and pleasurable car wash.
Tunnel Entrance Safety System
Tunnel Entrance Safety System (TESS)
Tunnel Entrance Safety System
2.0 Dual (TESS 2.0)
- Audio integration with tunnel control system to announce car wash and direct customer
- Video feed of driver’s and passenger’s side where vehicle transitions to conveyor
- Video integration with tunnel control system to display car wash service
- Front and rear access to cabinets for serviceability and maintenance
- Sloped column bases are easy to install and reduce need for shimming
Construction: Stainless steel
Dimensions: Frame 25”W x 72”H x 7”WScreen size 55” Diag – 47.5”H x 26.5”W
Electrical Input: 100-240 VAC 6 AMP
Temperature: Operating: -30°C to 50°C
Digital Media: Includes 3 hours supportfor digital media content development
Tunnel Entrance Safety System
Compact (TESS-Compact)
- Audio integration with tunnel control system to announce car wash and direct customer
- Video feed of driver’s side where vehicle transitions to conveyor
- Video integration with tunnel control system to display car wash service
- Rear access to cabinets for serviceability and maintenance
Construction: Stainless steel
Dimensions: Frame 30.3”W x 77.6”H x 8.2”WScreen size 55” Diag – 47.5”H x 26.5”W
Electrical Input: 100-240 VAC 6 AMP
Temperature: Operating: -30°C to 50°C
Digital Media: Includes 3 hours supportfor digital media content development
Tunnel Entrance Safety System Add-Ons
PBS 4000 (TESS 2.0 only)
- PBS 4000 integrates directly into TESS cabinet for convenience and accessibility
- Reduces installation cost and complexity for wiring of control panel
Kesseltronics Panel/Node Integration
- Significantly reduces installation cost as single network cable to MCC is needed instead of numerous separate home runs
- Node placement in proximity to other sensors provides convenient access point
Entrance Eye Module
- Entrance eyes integrated into TESS cabinet protects hardware and wiring from damage and corrosion
- Reduces installation cost
Tire Detection Sensor
- Tire sensors integrated into TESS cabinet protects hardware and wiring from damage and corrosion
- Reduces installation cost
Truck Bed Sonar
- Truck bed sonar integrated into TESS cabinet protects hardware and wiring from damage and corrosion
- Reduces installation cost
Some key features and benefits:
- Directs customer with visual queues to promote optimal alignment on conveyor.
- Provides queuing to alert the customer to a potential alignment issue.
- Enhancements to system allow for visual display of personalized greeting, wash packages and marketing promotions.
- High-definition video of the car as it enters the wash can be accessed for future reference to investigate damage claims, etc.
- Enables remote monitoring of the car wash loading process for quality and training purposes.
- System identifies and detects location of tires on conveyor to ensure proper loading.
- Patented system uses object detection to identify roof racks, trailer hitches, truck beds, etc., for automatic retracts and optimal cleaning.
- Safety system pauses conveyor if a vehicle becomes misaligned during the loading process.
- Utilizes advanced computer vision (CV) technology to align vehicles for a seamless and unsupervised loading experience.
- Stainless steel column(s) with IP67 or greater rated video display monitors at car wash entrance make a great first impression for customers entering the wash.
- Front and rear access to cabinet for serviceability and maintenance.
- Add-on components such as tunnel controller interface and tire detection sensors can be built into the cabinets to protect them from harm and promote longevity.
“TESS combined with No Pile Ups ensures that we do not have costly accidents in the tunnel, for example, where a car is misaligned and drifts off the conveyor. Those types of situations never occur with these systems in place.”
Our customers think of their TESS system as a safety net for their car wash business. It is designed to significantly reduce mishaps and damage that can occur during the loading process. In addition, TESS helps you reduce labor costs without sacrificing quality by supporting unattended or minimally attended loading.
Contact us today to see how Spotless can help you launch your next project and transform your car wash investment!