May 18, 2007—Iridium Satellite LLC is providing worldwide satellite data links for a new asset tracking, monitoring, and remote management system through the Fleet Management Solutions (FMS) MLT-300i. FMS is an Iridium value-added reseller and manufacturer of GPS/All-Satellite mobile resource management systems in use in more than 50 countries.
FMS successfully completed worldwide validation of the Iridium-based MLT-300i system earlier this year (2007), says the company.
The FMS MLT-a300i provides near real-time tracking and management for fleets of all types and sizes. The system includes Quake Global’s 9612 transceiver using Iridium’s short-burst data service, along with FMS proprietary firmware and software. Included in FMS firmware and software are a GPS receiver, a plug-and-play universal OBD2/CAN BUS interface, multiple analog and digital inputs/outputs, and a dedicated serial port to accommodate in-can two-way text and e-mail messaging. All data is transmitted through the Iridium satellite network to FMS Network Operation Centers (NOCs) and is communicated to users worldwide via a secure Internet browser interface. The MLT-300i also provides extensive asset monitoring and management functions.
All engine and asset trouble codes, fuel consumption, miles per gallon, hard-breaking, power take-offs, engine rotations per minute (RPMs), oil pressure, and engine and coolant temperatures are standard on the OBD2/CAN BUS version of the FMS MLT-300i. Automatic alerts are immediately sent via the Iridium network when a trouble code or user-defined event occurs, says the company.
The system instantly provides audible alarms via e-mail and text-enabled phones whenever a vehicle tries to enter a prohibited area, such as a pipeline right-of-way or well pad. All commands, events, reports, and alerts are transmitted, received, and available within seconds.
For more information visit the Iridium Web site.
