Capital Equipment News July 2017

Improved service and maintenance scheduling

Accurate machine positioning

Real-time hour meter reading

Real-time monitoring of equipment activity

Integrates with vehicle tracking platform

Improved billing through compliance monitoring

the Forklift Manager solution, can be made easier by improving operator productivity and machine utilisation in warehousing applications. FM Lite-S in detail MiX Telematics’ FM Lite-S is an inter- nationally accredited management and monitoring system that seamlessly mon- itors equipment performance. Developed and manufactured in South Africa by MiX Telematics, the FM Lite-S system offers the user real-time delivery of information via GSM/GPRS, monitors productivity and allows the equipment owner immediate ac- cess to location, engine meter reading and improved service planning tools. With MiX Telematics understanding that the rapid adoption of telematics for fleet management has left operators overwhelmed by the data they now have to deal with, the FM Lite-S is an end-to-end solution – implemented in close collaboration with the service provider – that makes continuous improvement possible. The MiX Fleet Manager web-based software package and the MiX Fleet Manager App provides the user with extensive management tools to manage and report on the fleet. The software enables the user to monitor machine usage, analyse fleet data and extract summary and detailed reporting. “To reduce fuel costs and maximise production, the FM Lite-S affords the fleet owner remote access to critical, real- time hour meter reading. This is further complemented by its ability to offer real-time monitoring of equipment activity on site,” says Sim. Fleet owners also understand that failure to prioritise the service and maintenance regimes for their machinery could easily send their business down in flames. Construction equipment isn’t cheap, and you won’t pay it off if it’s not moving. Some equipment setbacks are out of the owner’s control – such as an unexpected hydraulics failure – but if regular equipment maintenance is neglected, risks of continuous failures and resultant downtime are real. Headaches related to service and maintenance scheduling is now a thing of the past as

the FM Lite-S provides improved service and maintenance scheduling with its service planning capabilities. The FM Lite-S also allows fleet owners to identify and rectify poor driving behaviour to reduce accidents and improve safety on site. Access to operating driver behaviour information also allows fleet owners to implement highly effective, targeted driver training programmes. Operating details such as driving, idle, standing and parking times also curb fuel consumption. Focus on Forklift Manager For materials handling applications, Tectra Telematics, a channel partner for MiX Telematics that specialises in the materials handling sector, offers Forklift Manager, a telemetry solution for forklifts and warehousing equipment. Forklift Manager is an internationally accredited management and monitoring system that seamlessly monitors operator and machine performance and usage. “The system controls access, improves productivity, enhances safety and reduces cost associated with machine maintenance, damage to facility, equipment and products in a warehouse environment,” says Sim. The Forklift Manger Web application provides the user with an extensive management tool to manage and report on the fleet. The user can manage both operator and machine information; define and report on custom events; analyse fleet data by extracting detailed summary and trend reporting. The user database is web hosted with access from any web enabled PC as well as smart devices. With uptime and productivity in mind, Forklift Manager provides instant automated access to crucial information such as live viewing of the status of operational detail such as driving, standing, idle, speed and engine hours. While operator identification and access control are key safety features, these also improve operator accountability, while reducing operating behavioural risks. For more information on these solutions, please contact Tectra Telematics on 0861 TECTRA (832872) or email peter@tectratelematics.co.za b

KEY BENEFITS OF FORKLIFT MANAGER • Improve operator accountability • Reduce operator behavioural risks

• Increase operator productivity • Increase machine utilisation • Reduce machine repair costs • Improve machine life expectancy

in South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States, Uganda, Brazil, Australia, Romania, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates, as well as a network of more than 130 fleet partners worldwide. For construction equipment owners looking for ways to avoid downtime and make the most of their uptime, by selecting a MiX Telematics solution, they are able to increase productivity and improve service and maintenance scheduling, among other several benefits, says Peter Sim, MD at Tectra Telematics, an approved MiX Telematics channel partner, offering premium hardware and services across all assets and industries. The same goes for materials handling application managers, whose jobs, through

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