The vehicles in a fleet can be fitted with a Radio Frequency (RF) Interface Module which will allow fleet managers to remotely download data from all of their RF equipped tacholinks.
The office PC, when fitted with the RF Base Module, can automatically search for any of the vehicles parked within a designated area and download the data, including GPS information where fitted, for reporting and analysis.
After initial installation of the equipment there are no ongoing costs associated with RF data downloading.
By accessing up to 12 of the satellites that are constantly in orbit around the earth, the GPS Module (where fitted) will enable the Tacholink Millennium to record the vehicles latitude and longitude for later downloading, when the data can be superimposed over the appropriate map and the route a vehicle used accurately followed.
A key tag housing a small, programmable button can be electronically inscribed with a drivers name and number.
A Tacholink Millennium fitted with a Tag reader can be configured to read and store a drivers identity for reference on the vehicle reports.
For extra security, a vehicle and its Tacholink Millennium can be configured to only enable the ignition system when an authorised driver has logged-on with an ID Tag.
An ID Tag can be erased and re-programmed as often as necessary, with the optional programmer and software. Live GPS/GSM
Due for release early in 2003, this feature will allow the download of stored data and GPS information from any equipped vehicle, in any place, at any time using the GSM (Mobile Phone Network) system.
Providing virtually real-time vehicle tracking, the GPS/GSM system will enable fleet managers to pinpoint their vehicles and valuable freight, and to download recorded data for reporting and route tracing.
It should be noted that the Mobile Phone System does not provide coverage of all areas a vehicle may travel in or through.
Due for release early in 2003, the Fuel Interface option will provide fuel consumption data to the Tacholink for recording and reporting. This will allow fuel consumption analysis for fleets, vehicles and individual drivers. Due for release in 2003, the CAN Databus Interface will download information from a vehicle manufacturers engine and vehicle management systems.
While the information generated by these management systems may not comply with statutory requirements, it may be useful in further enhancing the Fleet Management and Event data collected by the Tacholink Millennium. |
