AAAA Most Innovative New Aftermarket Product -Electrical

The competition for the AAAA Most Innovative New Aftermarket Product – Electrical award was exceptionally close with seven entries in total from five AAAA members. In this issue, we take a look at the entrants who vied for this award including the winning TVMS Rogue from REDARC Electronics.

REDARC Electronics – TVMS Rogue – WINNER
REDARC Group says it has redefined the standard for 12-volt power management in 4WD and overlanding with the introduction of its groundbreaking Total Vehicle Management System (TVMS) Rogue. It states this system offers a level of control, customisation, and ease of use that directly responds to the complex demands of the aftermarket. The TVMS Rogue is a compact and sophisticated power distribution and control module featuring 10 x 10A outputs capable of giving the user control of a diverse array of devices from REDARC’s RedVision display and RedVision Bluetooth app. Its compact design specifically caters to the unique needs of overlanding vehicles, where space conservation is crucial, and reliability is paramount. The system interfaces with up to eight switch inputs, allowing automation from switches or signals around the vehicle, making it conducive to a high degree of customisation for any aftermarket application. The TVMS Rogue also incorporates advanced features like light dimming and timer functions which are not readily available on the market, catering for even the most advanced builds.
For more information, visit www.redarcelectronics.com

CTEK – CS One
CTEK says its CS ONE is a smart, easy to use, fully automatic battery charger and maintainer which features CTEK’s innovative APTO adaptive charging technology, which automatically delivers a customised charging program for any 12V lead acid or lithium battery, whatever the size of battery or the state of its health. The whole process is fully automatic – there are no buttons to press or modes to select and the clear, easy to read display’s countdown timer shows how long there is left before the battery is fully charged. It will even show when there is enough charge in the battery to start the vehicle. CTEK says CS ONE is also extremely safe, featuring polarity free clamps so there’s no need to worry if the wrong clamp is on the wrong terminal: CS ONE recognises the battery’s positive and negative terminals, and automatically adjusts to deliver the correct polarity. It also features built-in temperature compensation that adjusts the output charge voltage according to the ambient temperature. The charger can also be used with the free to download, Bluetooth enabled CTEK APP, which opens up additional features.
For more information, visit www.ctek.com.au

Noco – Noco Boost X
Noco says its Boost X offers an all-new design with extreme jump-starting power for fast and powerful engine starts, featuring Noco’s latest PX Lithium Technology which is said to deliver incredible power, ultra-fast charging, and unmatched versatility. Noco says the new Boost X offers more starting power and unleashes maximum power delivery for the most demanding starts. It is paired with USB-C Power Delivery technology to recharge insanely fast to allow you to go from 0 percent to jump starting in just minutes of charging. With Boost X’s 60W USB-C input and output, Noco says it is possible to charge up to five-times faster. Further, it states you should use compatible chargers up to 60W to increase your charging speed. More than a jump starter, Noco says Boost X is a useful tool for daily use and emergency situations alike. Each Boost X lithium jump starter is equipped with a high lumen LED flashlight with various brightness modes, SOS, and emergency strobe— handy to have as a roadside or road trip tool.
For more information, visit www.no.co

Noco – Noco GeniusPRO Battery Charger
Noco says its GeniusPro battery charger boasts an advanced architecture which pushes the limits of power efficiency for “unprecedented power in an incredibly compact size.” The all-new start-voltage sensor allows the Genius to detect and charge dead batteries as low as one volt. For extremely dead batteries lower than one volt, manually turn on force mode to detect and charge batteries all the way down to zero volts. A multi-functional design allows you to charge in more ways and the new integrated thermal sensor automatically monitors and adjusts the charging cycle based on fluctuations of ambient temperature, limiting the chance of under-charging or over-charging and providing a more accurate and fully charged battery. Also included is a dual-voltage power supply of 12-volt (25-amp) and 24-volt (12.5-amp) to maintain constant power delivery without unwanted ripple, noise, and transient spikes during ECU flashing, reprogramming, and diagnostic testing. The GeniusPRO50 is also equipped with a reduced charge current mode which allows the unit to operate at 10A for optimised charging of smaller batteries or continual maintenance.
For more information, visit www.no.co

Philips – Philips Xenon XtremeVision Plus 150 Percent
Philips says its Xenon XtremeVision Plus headlight bulbs are designed to produce up to 150 percent more light compared to standard Xenon HID bulbs, allowing for better illumination of the road ahead whilst keeping in line with Australian Design Rules (ADR) national standards for road vehicle safety. The increased brightness and improved light distribution help drivers to see farther down the road, detect potential hazards sooner, and react more quickly, thereby reducing the risk of accidents. Overall, the objective is to supply the automotive aftermarket with a road legal, OEM quality HID upgrade, to enhance the driving experience by offering superior visibility and safety in low-light conditions. Key feature and benefits include precise light distribution, easy installation, increased brightness, extended lifespan, extended range and enhanced contrast. Overall, the solution provided by Philips Xenon XtremeVision Plus 150 percent bulbs aims to offer drivers enhanced visibility, better safety, and a more comfortable driving experience during low-light conditions.
For more information, visit www.philips.com.au

Philips – Philips Ultinon Pro5100 LED
Philips Ultinon Pro5100 headlights feature cutting-edge technology and offer consistent light that Philips says is up to 160 percent brighter than the minimum legal standard for halogen bulbs. It states their optimal light spectrum makes road signs more visible and allows drivers to react faster. Overall, the objectives of Ultinon Pro5100 LEDs are to provide a superiorly engineered LED retrofit bulb to the Australian market with more light, innovative cooling technology, increased lifetime and a best-in-class light cut-off line that reduces glare for oncoming drivers, giving the automotive aftermarket confidence and an edge in a product that can compete with e-commerce variants. The Ultinon Pro5100 headlights are produced using Lumileds LUXEON Altilon Top Contact LEDs, ensuring a precise LED focal position replicating that of a halogen headlight and ensuring the light beam is most effective in the ECE Figure of Merit (FOM).
For more information, visit www.philips.com.au

Prolec – FRH PDM Kits
The Prolec FRH Series PDM Kits are a weatherproof, open layout, fuse and relay module for distributing power to accessory circuits. Prolec says this is an innovative, all in one solution for one of the most common problems a user encounters when they want to add electrical accessory and overflow circuits to a vehicle. The Prolec FRH PDM Kits provide the user a quick and easy way to design a clean, compact, sealed, fuse relay module with a professional original look, feel and build quality. Prolec says its FRH Power Distribution Module Kits are designed to be extremely flexible and are the most simplified way to add accessory circuit protection and power distribution to any vehicle. To support small and larger circuit requirements there are two kit sizes (12 and 24 position), both kits obsolete messy inline fuse holders and decentralised non-waterproof relay blocks. The FRH Series PDM Kits allow the user to locate all the circuits into one small waterproof enclosure which is mounted in one location. Both kits are designed to house an extensive range of off the shelf components.
For more information, visit www.prolec.com.au

For more on the awards, visit www.aftermarketawards.com.au