AREALCONTROL GmbH, a leading technical provider of telematics and fleet management solutions, presented an innovative solution for the precise recording of machine hours. This solution offers companies in the construction, agriculture, forestry, industry and logistics sectors the opportunity to record the operating times of their machines with the utmost precision and thus optimize their maintenance planning and make their billing processes transparent.
Precise data recording for all machine types
Whether construction machinery, agricultural machinery, special machinery or industrial trucks - Arealcontrol enables the precise and individual recording of the operating times of all machine types. The data is transferred to the Arealcontrol portal in real time and visualized so that users always have an overview of the utilization of their machines. Login via PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone app is sufficient.
The very simple installation takes place on the positive and negative poles of the vehicle battery. The device is attached using cable ties or adhesive pads. This is done within a few minutes and is ready for use. "Our target group are machine owners with a completely mixed machine inventory. In practice, there is little time available. That's why we make digitalization easy; plug & play. The intelligence lies in the combination of the integrated sensors and the algorithms in the portal," explains Ulric Rechtsteiner, Managing Director. Roaming in all mobile networks in the European Union is particularly important in the construction and agricultural sectors. High availability of over 99.984% is guaranteed by operating as a "private cloud" in two (Tier3) certified data centers. These are mirrored with each other and all resources are available with multiple redundancy.
The hardware is available in protection class IP67 and is waterproof, dustproof, resistant to weather influences and works in a temperature range from -20°C to +65°C.
Five decisive advantages
- Precise and individual recording of machine running times: Users can record the running times of their machines for each type with the greatest precision, and access them live and online. The maintenance intervals are predicted by AI / "machine learning".
- Online transmission and live visualization of data: All data is transmitted in real time to the Arealcontrol portal and clearly visualized there. REST/API interfaces are available.
- Optimization of operations and maximum availability: Through predictive maintenance, downtime and ordering for filter sets, oils, etc. can be minimized and machine availability can be maximized.
- Simplified billing and transparent cost structure: The precise recording of machine running times enables simplified billing and a transparent cost structure.
- Cloud-based solution for flexible data access: Users can access their data anytime and from anywhere.
Live GPS location and tracking for additional benefits
The Arealcontrol solution also includes live GPS location and tracking. This offers companies additional benefits as they can locate their machines at any time and record the location and duration of use with the greatest possible precision. In addition, live GPS location can also be used for theft protection as virtual fences can be defined that trigger an alarm when a defined area is left.
The telematics/IoT system offers even more options that can be used optionally. These include accident sensors, environmental tracking for tools, accessories, and attachments via Bluetooth.
The future of machine management
The Arealcontrol solution is designed for companies that want to optimize their machine management and thus increase their efficiency and profitability. With this innovative solution, companies are well prepared for the future of machine management.