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FlexWash connects directly to the leading wash controllers on the market. Most sites can keep their existing controller hardware and gain a modern POS, CRM, and analytics layer on top of it.

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Scope of integration

FlexWash sends vehicles to the controller with a package and any retracts. The controller owns everything inside the tunnel, including chemical applications, arches, blowers, dryers, tunnel lights, and entry/exit signs. We do not wire to or control that equipment directly. Anything the controller drives stays the controller’s responsibility; FlexWash tells it which vehicle is coming and which package to run.

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How we integrate

This table shows how we integrate with each controller and what hardware is required. If a controller isn’t listed, we don’t currently integrate with it, and the wash will need to run manually (non-integrated).
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  • Ethernet: Native IP connection to the controller
  • Moxa Serial: Serial-to-Ethernet interface required
  • Moxa Relay Box: Relay I/O integration required
CompanyControllerConnection typeHardware requiredAuto Queue supportExtra function supportRequirements / notes
LagunarTCEthernet-YESNO-
KesseltronicsrTCEthernet-YESNO-
CleanTrak-Ethernet-YESNO-
DRBTCS1EthernetUSB Dongle*NOYESPBS*****
DRBTCS2EthernetUSB Dongle*NOYESPBS*****
Micrologic-Ethernet-NONOPBS*****
Sonny’s-Ethernet-NONOPBS*****
ICSWBC**Ethernet-YESNOPBS*****
ICSTunnel Master Jr.**Moxa SerialMOXA SerialYESNOPBS*****
CompuWashCommander***Moxa Relay BoxMOXA boxNONOPBS*****
WashLink****-Moxa Relay BoxMOXA boxNONOPBS*****
* We require a USB-A dongle from a reputable brand like StarTech. We ship it with our hardware bundle. ** Controllers must be in Computer Controlled mode (for TMJ) or Stack-N-Control mode (for WBC). *** The controller must be set up so a relay signal from a MOXA box triggers a wash. **** Requires wiring the MOXA to fire a relay to send a wash, and wiring feedback from the controller back to the MOXA. ***** PBS = Push Button Stations. PBS provides a way to fire commands to the controller directly. If FlexWash is down, PBS provides a way to send washes, and we want all sites to have them as a backup.

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Cabling requirements

We can use existing cables if they match our spec. Otherwise, run a new Ethernet cable from our main network switch to the controller unit. Depending on the controller, this may be a computer in an office (DRB TCS1) or a unit in an equipment room (DRB TCS2, ICS, etc.).

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Auto Queue support

A standalone controller setup requires an attendant to load a car, select retracts on a screen/PBS, and then press Send. To speed up loading, some sites implement Auto Queueing, which means the attendant does not need to press Send. They load and prep cars, and we automatically send the cars; the attendant only adds retracts as needed. Auto Queueing with a belt conveyor is based on when the car crosses the photo eyes. Auto Queueing with a chain over-under conveyor requires separate photo eyes or a tape switch installed by the car wash to trigger a roller-up. This moves a car along the conveyor, and we then auto-queue the wash when it crosses the normal photo eyes.

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Extra function support

On supported controllers, FlexWash can fire additional functions beyond sending a wash and retracts. Common examples:
  1. Wet Down
  2. Prep Gun activation
  3. Extra Roller
  4. Roller Up
  5. Door Open
Today, extra functions are only supported on DRB TCS1 and DRB TCS2. On every other controller, those functions stay on manual buttons, switches, or the PBS.