Terex® Finlay introduces T-Link Telematic System.
Terex|Finlay has introduced its T-Link remote monitoring and fleet management telematics system to its range of mobile crushers. All Terex|Finlay crushers manufactured and shipped from January 1st, 2016 are equipped and fitted as standard with the T-Link system complete a three data subscription.
About T-Link
T-Link enables owners remotely manage and stay connected to, keep track of their equipment, monitor work progress, manage logistics, access critical machine information, analyse and optimise machine performance and perform remote operator support.
T-Link combines Terex|Finlay machines' inbuilt CANbus control system with on-board sensors and electronics with satellite positioning and telematics software. Data collected via the system can be accessed securely over the internet via an online portal that has 24/7 365 days accessibility. Owners are issued with a login and password that gives them immediate accessibility to access their machine data via the portal from any internet-enabled computer of mobile device.
Key advantages of the Terex|Finlay T-Link system are:
Enhanced Machine Uptime
T-Link provides accurate diagnostics and working records in near real time of machine operational performance and assists in monitoring the health of equipment and schedule preventative maintenance. The information and reports that can be downloaded include:
- Engine work time
- Engine idle time
- Engine load levels
- Operation status
- Fuel consumption
- Cautions and alerts
- Working status maintenance replacement and notifications
- Cone liner wear updates
- Tonnage output (when aligned to a calibrated belt weigher)
Enhanced Security and Visibility
T-Link gives full visibility of the physical location of your machine in near real time and enables operators to define control parameters and measures of operational use of equipment. If there is any violation of these defined parameters the system connects immediately with authorized and nominated company representatives via email.
Geofences, or a virtual perimeter can be placed around the location where equipment is working. If the machine crosses the geo-fence the system triggers an alert notification. T-link also enables owners to place Time-Fence, time-based rules, of when machines should be operational.
If the machine is operated outside of defined work zones and time frames T-Link will not shut down the machine, but will trigger an alert notifying of any violations.
Enhanced Fleet Management and Performance
T-Link enables operators to accurately monitor and analyze plant fuel consumption (eg. fuel level and daily production costs) to enable operators to lower their operational energy costs.
The T-link system also provides access to service codes from a central location. This capability permits operators to implement performance enhancement adjustments to their equipment or upskill operators to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Fuel economy reporting (cost per tonne if belt-weigh fitted)
- Idle / working time monitoring
- Engine load recording
- Fleet management reporting
- Utilisation reporting
How the T-Link Telematics system works?
- The system operates on dual-band networks that utilises both cellular and global positioning satellites (GPS) technologies to connect you with your machine in the field.
- The T-Link components and software on your machine collects machine data and transmits it to the satellite.
- The communication network transmits information to the T-Link data centre.
- The T-Link data centre stores harvested data for the life time of the equipment.
- Data can be accessed from the machine in near time via the internet from the T-Link data center on your computer, smart phone or tablet.
The Terex Finlay T-Link system enables owner operators to maximise their business efficiency and capacity by increasing plant utilisation, planning efficient routing and job allocation, timesheet reporting, accurately monitor equipment fuel burn, preventative and maintenance management, operator behaviour and reduce plant idling.
“T-Link takes the guesswork out of machine monitoring and performance optimisation” said Alan Witherow, Terex|Finlay Product Manager.