GPS Electronic Logbook
Project description
It is a good practice for the companies all over the world a vehicle log to be kept for each automobile so that a fleet manager can keep tracking the operational cost of any particular car and/or the entire fleet. Although, manually handled paper reports leave a lot of space for failure. Starting of basic human errors, paperwork overload, lack of drivers accountability, communication and coordination issues, chaotic routing, excessive idling and up to no clear differentiation between business and personal vehicle use. These challenges will inevitably take an effect on the fleet operational cost, company cash flow, competitive advantage and reputation. All these obstacles can not be ignored and should be taken into account. And that is where Teltonika GPS electronic logbook solution comes into the play.
Teltonika GPS electronic logbook offers two operational modes: Private Mode and Business Mode. In the latter mode - location and the date of departure, driver's ID, mileage at the beginning and the end of the journey (distance travelled in total), green driving parameters, purpose of the trip will be tracked automatically. If Private Mode is chosen by the driver, the logbook will be turned off and no events will be registered.
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Here You will find how to prepare and to test this solution.
What will You need for the solution?
- Teltonika FM device which is compatible with this use case. Recommended products: FMB001, FMC001, FMM001, FM3001, FMU126, FMB002, FMB010, FMB003 or FMB020.
- The SIM card in order to receive data to Your server.
- Teltonika Configurator to set up FM device correctly for the solution.
- FOTA WEB to remotely send the configuration to the device.
- BTAPP / Driver application for Private Mode or Business Mode selection.
Installation
Most of recommended products are "Plug and Play" devices. It means that devices are directly plugged into vehicles OBDII socket and after configuration is complete - devices are set. Although, if plugged OBDII device is too hard to reach and vehicle parts are interfering with GPS signal or vehicle parts need to be removed/opened to access OBDII socket and afterwards parts no longer fit or close - Teltonika offers OBDII extension cable. [1]
Keep in mind, that FMU126 device is not "Plug and Play" type and requires more advanced installation. [2] Also, particular FM device is specially built for Thailand region.
Apart from device configuration (more later) and installation into vehicle, GPS electronic logbook doesn't require additional hands on work.
Configuration
1. Prerequisites
Before configuring GPS electronic logbook solution it is mandatory to set up GPRS settings for a device. Quick first start guide can be found here.
2. Configuring GPS electronic logbook
After familiarizing with devices first start guide and device's GPRS settings are set - configuration for GPS electronic logbook can be done.
Parameter ID - Parameter name
Trip settings:
- 11800 - Scenario priority (0 - Disable, 1 - Low, 2 - High, 3 - Panic).
- 11801 - Eventual settings (0 - Disable, 1 - Enable), if disabled - trip settings will come with periodical data.
- 11802 - Mode (0 - Continuous, 1 Between Records). If Between Records option is selected distance will be counted until any record is made. Then odometer will be reset to zero and start counting until next record is made.
- 11803 - Start Speed (km/h).
- 11804 - Ignition OFF timeout (s).
- 7031 - ID of SMS recipient.
- 8031 - SMS Text.
- 700 - Eco Score Allowed Events.
- 11806 - Odometer Calculation Source (0 - GNSS, 1 - OBD).
- 11807 - current Odometer Value (km). Odometer data will be counted from provided value.
Eco/Green Driving settings:
- 11000 - Scenario priority (0 - Disable, 1 - Low, 2 - High, 3 - Panic).
- 11004 - Maximum Acceleration (m/s2).
- 11005 - Maximum Braking
- 11006 - Maximum Cornering
- 11007 - Source (0 - GPS, 1 - Accelerometer). Green driving scenario according to selected data source.
- 11019 - Advanced Eco Driving (0 - Disable, 1 - Enable). If enabled, Eco Driving Average (ID.: 11011) and / or Eco Driving Maximum (ID.: 11015) settings can be changed
- 7034 - ID of SMS recipient.
- 8034 - SMS Text.