Intro

The construction equipment market is a significant contributor to the worldwide economy, which is projected to develop at a steady pace and reach 234.6 billion dollars by 2030. Unquestionably, heavy machinery plays a vital role in the sector, and operators and business owners face significant challenges as fuel prices rise. Here, Teltonika Telematics devices and Bluetooth® accessories can be quite helpful in creating new opportunities.

Challenge

Heavy machinery is quite expensive, and its average output is about 62% at best, according to estimates. This indicates that not a lot of time is spent using this pricey equipment. It is not acceptable if such expensive machinery is underutilized to such an extent and drives up prices unnecessarily.

Additionally, idle time is another major problem. For instance, it's estimated that 40% of the time that one manufacturer's heavy gear is idle, wasting 400 gallons of gasoline year per unit. With the use of clever telematics systems, these behaviors could be avoided and would otherwise result in extremely high expenditures, particularly for bigger fleets. Preventing instances where costly goods are unloaded from a dump truck without authorization is imperative, particularly in light of the current high cost of building, intense rivalry, and the high value of construction products as targets for cargo theft.

Furthermore, it can be challenging to guarantee that a heavy machinery operator does not operate in particular dangerous locations. For instance, the vehicle may travel through a dangerous area for the purpose of reaching its destination, but the excavator arm must not move in order to prevent disastrous outcomes. The fleet manager must be made aware of such actions so they can take preventive action. If a driver mistakenly starts to work outside the allowed area, he/she must be informed and stopped immediately.

Fortunately, these difficulties may be easily overcome to guarantee optimal performance when Teltonika Telematics fleet management systems are paired with Bluetooth® LE accessories and astute thinking.

Solution

We employ the Teltonika GPS tracker FMB240, which is an Advanced model with an integrated CAN bus data processor and EYE sensors, to address these issues. The latter is used to monitor the angular movements of a variety of heavy-duty equipment, including harvesting headers, combines, hydraulic dumpsters, concrete rotators, excavator arms, and graders and plough trucks.

How it works: Angular movement tracking lets operators keep an eye on how long heavy machinery and its workers actually operate, as opposed to just sitting about. To objectively assess how much time the machine and driver were actually working, as opposed to how many hours it was idle and merely wasting money and fuel, the sensor's angular data can be compared to an engine's operating time.

For example, if the excavator's engine is running but the angle data from the EYE Sensor does not provide movement data of the excavator arm, fuel is being squandered while no actual work is being done. It also applies to other heavy machinery, like hydraulic dumpsters, whose functions involve lifting. By preventing machine idling, significant expenditures can be saved and preventative action can be taken.

The EYE Sensor is also particularly useful for determining whether heavy machinery is operating in locations that are deemed dangerous. Fleet managers can determine whether machinery, such an excavator, is being utilized in hazardous locations where it shouldn't be by measuring the angular movement of the machinery, like the excavator arm. This is made possible by the equipment's angular movement recognition capabilities. If that's the case, they should be made aware of these careless acts right away and take the appropriate measures.

Moreover, fleet managers of heavy machinery can identify possible thefts with the aid of EYE Sensor movement detection. For instance, it is feasible to determine whether any unauthorized dumpster unloading occurred by looking up the overall number of dumps that occurred throughout the day and the locations of those dumps. If so, appropriate action can be taken.

Even better, the system may be paired with time tracking and wireless driver identification to increase staff accountability. This alternative would allow the machinery's drivers to wear their EYE beacons and track a specific driver's working hours. Fleet managers have the option to monitor not just the driver's regular working hours but also overtime and weekend work. If the driver is working when it is prohibited, it can even be noticed. This would make it easier for fleet managers to maintain complete control over their personnel and vehicles and to take appropriate action when needed.

Lastly, the FMB240 tracking device's IP67-rated casing guarantees that the solution will function in harsh weather conditions and demanding climatic environments, while the integrated CAN bus data processor's wide range of features with ALL-CAN300 adapter functionality aid in fleet management as efficiently as possible.

Topology

Benefits

• Accurate and trustworthy data on the operation of heavy machinery - EYE Sensors provide for intelligent, automated tracking of the movements of heavy-duty vehicles, allowing for the monitoring of their productivity and working hours based on angular movement data.
• Specific operating hours for drivers and equipment: Know when heavy equipment is operating and make sure it's being used for work and not just sitting around. It can be used in conjunction with EYE Beacons to track drivers' working hours in a totally automated manner.
• Preventing cargo theft: EYE sensors assist in stopping unlawful cargo unloading from heavy-duty vehicles and identify it when it occurs, enabling corrective action to be taken and cargo saved.
• Complete worker accountability with the use of EYE Beacons and Sensors for easy, completely automated tracking of employees and vehicles.
• Tailored solutions for each project: the Bluetooth® accessories' signal strength and data transmission ranges can be adjusted to meet specific project requirements and maximize value.
• Teltonika EYE accessories can be installed quickly, cheaply, and with minimal effort thanks to wireless communication, which also reduces interference and power consumption. They are reasonably priced and easily replaceable in the event of a mishap like damage or loss.

Why NexaBus

We provide a combination that is essential for the efficient management of heavy machinery fleets: high-standard vehicle GPS trackers, iOS and Android apps, wireless Bluetooth® Low Energy EYE Sensors and EYE Beacons. Heavy-duty fleets and construction firms can greatly benefit from these products.

Our dedication to product quality and innovation produces solutions that are forward-thinking and realistic, enabling farmers to maximize productivity while upholding sustainability. Teltonika Telematics uses the best-in-class agricultural vehicle management systems to make sure our customers stay ahead in a cutthroat farming industry.