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The LINX system provides drivers with fingertip
control over vehicle accessories including front
and rear Air Lockers, air compressor, driving lights and air suspension, as well as providing valuable vehicle information such as battery status and a GPS speedometer.
With LINX, accessory controls are consolidated
onto one central device, decluttering your dash by negating the need for separate accessory switches. This simplifi es accessory control and eliminates the need to drill holes throughout your vehicle’s cabin to install various accessory switches.
There are two main components to LINX: a mobile touchscreen display that is mounted on the vehicle’s dashboard and an out-of-sight controller.
“The LINX has a controller, which is an onboard
computer that mounts under the dash on most
vehicles, or under or behind the seat or wherever it’s convenient,” explains Daniel Bongard, ARB Senior Designer and Engineering Supervisor. “You don’t actually see this component but it is wired to all of the vehicle accessories that it controls.
“And then there’s the touchscreen mobile display that’s mounted on the vehicle dash and connects to the controller via Bluetooth or USB, allowing the driver to take control of vehicle accessories.”
The controller and the mobile display share sensor data so the system is aware if the vehicle’s lights are on or off or if the high-beam lights are on or if the vehicle’s ignition is in the accessory (ACC) position. The mobile display also has a built-in GPS so it can determine vehicle location and speed, and this allows
the controller and display to share sensory data back and forth to make decisions about what to do with the vehicle accessories.
“The touchscreen mobile display looks similar to a mobile phone or tablet, but we’ve re-engineered how it works to take control of the operating system and show what we want it to display,” says Daniel. “We’ve even increased its temperature resistance so it will keep working in a very hot vehicle, and in very hot climates like Australia, where other electronics would
usually shut down.”
ONE DISPLAY
ONE CONTROLLER
ARB has developed a revolutionary new system called LINX that integrates seamlessly with your vehicle, offering total control over a wide range of accessories via a compact mobile touchscreen display.