Roadside Warning Light and Smart Chargers Expand Vehicle Safety Portfolio

ams OSRAM has launched two automotive safety products targeting roadside emergencies and battery reliability: the LEDguardian ROAD FLARE Signal TA20 NXT warning light and the BATTERYcharge 1000 series of intelligent battery chargers. The products support private motorists, fleet operators and service vehicles by addressing visibility during breakdowns and preventive battery maintenance.

TA20-certified warning light targets roadside safety
The LEDguardian ROAD FLARE Signal TA20 NXT is a 360° flashing warning light approved under Germany’s §53a StVZO regulations and certified to TA20 requirements, allowing use alongside warning triangles to improve visibility around stationary vehicles. The device is intended for breakdown scenarios, traffic congestion, roadside maintenance and temporary traffic safeguarding.

The warning light delivers visibility up to 1,000 m through 18 LEDs and operates for more than 15 hours under typical conditions. Its magnetic mounting enables attachment to vehicle roofs, while USB-C charging and an integrated battery indicator support rapid deployment. The unit is rated IP54 for dust and water resistance, enabling operation in rain, fog and snow.

Battery charging systems support preventive vehicle maintenance
The BATTERYcharge 1000 series includes three models with varying charging capacities. BATTERYcharge 1002 supports 6 V and 12 V batteries with 2 A charging for motorcycles and smaller batteries, while BATTERYcharge 1005 expands compatibility for passenger vehicles. BATTERYcharge 1010 delivers up to 10 A charging and supports both 12 V and 24 V systems for passenger cars, vans and heavier vehicles.

The chargers incorporate smart charging functions designed to extend battery life through multi-stage charging cycles and maintenance modes. BATTERYcharge 1010 includes a 9-stage charging process for lead-acid batteries, a 7-stage cycle for lithium batteries, battery repair functions and alternator testing capabilities.

The products address increasing demand for battery maintenance tools as vehicles adopt start-stop systems and electronic components that place higher loads on batteries.

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The LEDguardian ROAD FLARE Signal TA20 NXT’s visibility range of up to 1,000 m exceeds many conventional LED emergency beacons designed primarily for short-distance roadside signalling, while its >15-hour runtime targets prolonged emergency situations.

For battery charging, BATTERYcharge 1010 competes with smart chargers such as Ring Automotive’s ULTRACHARGE 10A, with both offering 12 V/24 V compatibility, up to 10 A charging current, 9-stage charging for lead-acid batteries, 7-stage lithium charging and IP65 protection. BATTERYcharge 1010 differentiates through integrated alternator testing, repair mode and compatibility with batteries used in motorcycles, cars, SUVs and vans.

Compared with lower-capacity consumer chargers limited to 6 V/12 V systems, BATTERYcharge 1010’s 24 V support extends use to commercial vehicles and fleet maintenance applications.

Edited by Natania Lyngdoh, Induportals editor, assisted by AI.

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