Sponsored by Tough TechMar 21 2024Reviewed by Louis Castel
The versatile ATLAS fleet management solution has a number of telematics features for a number of applications.
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TPMS
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TPMS offers tire pressure and temperature monitoring in real-time with instant alerts if thresholds are crossed. The benefits include improved fuel efficiency as well as the safety of personnel.
Battery Backed
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ATLAS utilizes an internal lithium-ion battery to ensure that the main monitoring of essential components occurs even when the vehicle has no power.
TPMS, tracking, and security in an unpowered vehicle guarantees peace of mind and more efficiency in fleet operations.
Managers can keep track of where their trailers are, and the tires are at the ideal pressure before the day starts.
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Axle Load Monitoring
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Ensuring the axle load distribution remains below the vehicle limit is legally required. Multi-drop loads have a continuously changing weight distribution that is easy for drivers to miss, leaving them at axle overload risk. The solution is axle load monitoring, which constantly records the axle and gross weight changes over the day, allowing drivers to distribute their loads safely and legally.
Tracking
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Track and monitor vehicle location even when the vehicle is without power. Journey health tracking monitors each trip for distance and time (CPK) combined with a clean bill of health for monitored features like TPMS, axle load, and wheel loss.
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Security
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Gain peace of mind knowing that your vehicle is being monitored for unauthorized movement. Key individuals are notified immediately with additional sensors for geo-fence breaches and door opening. Using the mobile app to set ATLAS into “security mode” ensures the vehicle is monitored even without power. This lets you know when uncoupled trailers are moved.
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Engine Monitoring
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ATLAS has a dual CANbus J1939 ability that enables key engine statistics monitoring. TPMS and other data can be distributed onto the CANbus. It is also possible to monitor driver behavior characteristics.
Sensor Inputs
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A variety of sensor inputs/outputs exist on ATLAS that allow monitoring of additional sensors, including door opening or refrigeration temperature. This is flexible for customizing OEM integrations.
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Prevent Wheel Loss
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Of significant concern, and a globally recognized issue, is wheel detachment from vehicles, in particular heavy commercial vehicles. A wheel detaching from a commercial vehicle in motion can accelerate up to 150 km/h. This has been compared to a bouncing bomb by academics. The tire can reach heights of up to 50 meters before colliding with others on the road, with force equivalent to around 10 tons.
Hub and Brake Temperature Monitoring
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Temperature monitoring helps to detect brake or hub problems. The wheel loss sensor also monitors heat and quickly identifies any temperature abnormalities from the hub or brakes. Alerts are sent when the temperature rises above 100 °C – a temperature indicative of maintenance issues, including hub failure or sticking brakes.
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Uncoupled Monitoring
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Intelligent telematics provide Smart Trailer Monitoring to indicate TPMS, movement, and location, even when uncoupled.
Elegant Drop and Hook
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ATLAS is capable of true drop and hook configuration; it functions with any trailer and tractor. TPMS and other features are made available across both vehicles. This assists with knowing the tractor units are pulling the right trailer.
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