Pit & Quarry, August 2013
sources and can complicate efforts to schedule downtime for planned maintenance at times that are both optimal to machine health and site workflow Telematics provides fleet and maintenance managers with real time maintenance data on each machine in a fleet The data is automatically aggregated and saves significant time in collecting data Telematics systems can be accessed from the computer networks and mobile devices you already use making it simple to deploy and creating reports including longrange historical reporting and analysis Alerts can also be created that are sent to the maintenance team if certain machine health functions are operating out of acceptable parameters All of that data helps managers better plan schedule and perform maintenance without having to rely on operators or site visits The accurate and current information also helps ensure a machine isnt pulled out of service too early or too late and is done at a time that is most convenient for production Equipment dealers can also be given access to the data produced by a telematics program This allows the dealers service department to see what you see and be proactively engaged in the upkeep of each machine and possibly help identify problems before they happen Benchmarking performance Telematics offers a wealth of insights into your operation as long as you know what to do with the information Engines for instance arent built to idle Engine idling indicates an inefficient use of that machine but what else does it tell us about machine performance and workflow Data made available by a telematics program helps raise red flags that will help you diagnose other systemic problems that may be robbing you of productivity For instance one possible cause of excessive engine idling is operator inactivity If observed this can be TECHNOLOGY Atlas Copco Your full line hydraulic breaker source Need a breaker No matter the size we have what you need No matter which size you choose Atlas Copco hydraulic breakers have a higher powerto weight ratio and are more efficient than previous models SB line optimized for use on carriers in the 07 to 15 ton classes MB line designed for carrier weight classes from 10 to 32 tons HB line the heaviest breakers in the Atlas Copco range for use on carriers ranging from 22 to 140 tons Call your dealer today to learn how you can increase your productivity improve performance and decrease your total cost of ownership with the newest generation of hydraulic breakers from Atlas Copco 800 732 6762 www atlascopco us 32 PIT QUARRY August 2013 www pitandquarry com
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