The Raymond Corporation’s Integrated Tether System

The Integrated Tether System features a smart tether that uses a Bluetooth signal to communicate with the lift truck and offers audio and visual notifications to alert the operator of tether status — connected or disconnected. When operators pair Raymond lift trucks and Raymond iWAREHOUSE® and iMONITOR® Telematics, the lift truck will respond in one of two ways: when the operator’s harness is properly connected to the self-retracting lanyard (SRL), the lift truck retains full travel speed and full lift-height capability; or if the operator is not properly connected, the lift truck limits travel speed to 1 mph and disables lift capability.

Offering a single-source solution for those facilities with mixed fleets or facilities without iWAREHOUSE Telematics, the comprehensive system will still share audible and visual notifications to operators if connection has not been properly secured.

In addition to controlling lift truck functionality, the Integrated Tether System offers valuable reporting capabilities through iWAREHOUSE and iMONITOR Telematics, allowing managers to simplify workforce management and training by providing data and metrics on operator connection histories, system involvements, and more. This data can then be used to provide additional training and hold operators accountable for proper system use.

Product Features:

The Integrated Tether System is a first-of-a-kind operator assist tool designed to alert operators and managers and to limit lift truck functionality if an operator is not properly tethered. The wireless connection in the tool is compatible with Raymond® lift trucks, is unique in the marketplace and offers data-gathering capabilities that can help operators reinforce best practices, enhancing security and confidence.

• Reinforce Best Practices and Training Reinforcement: By alerting operators of their connection status through audible and visual notifications via the iMONITOR® display, this helps to reinforce best practice. It also enhances operator security by limiting truck travel speed to 1mph and disabling lift capabilities when a connection between the self-retracting lanyard (SRL) and operator harness is not detected.
• Visibility & Insight: Simplifies workforce management and training by providing data and metrics on operator connection histories, system involvements, and more. Metrics provided on tether status and length of time not connected.
• Wireless Integration: Wireless integration with Raymond’s iWAREHOUSE Telematics means the tether is less expensive to integrate and there are fewer parts to maintain. Factor in the data-reporting capabilities, and the Integrated Tether Systems becomes an easy choice for facilities that frequently hire new or inexperienced operators.