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INDUSTRY NEWS
NOVEMBER 2021
Haulotte rolls out telematics solution for Australia Haulotte has recently launched their newest technology SHERPAL, a fleet management solution that has now started to be installed on several machines in Australia. More than 250 Coates Optimum 8’s have installed the telematics solution.
Easy to use, SHERPAL fleet management system offers remote access to machine data, proactive energy management and assists with preparing for technical callouts and identifying on-site unsafe behaviors. Monitor your fleet from anywhere, in real-time SHERPAL uses an on-board GPS system to instantly locate machines in the field. The interactive map allows owners to track a specific asset or get an overview of the entire fleet. As the SHERPAL device constantly monitors what is happening on the machine’s CAN bus communication network, it can intercept and transmit a wide range of data. Much more than just GPS location, it displays crucial information to remotely perform an efficient and advanced diagnostic, such as: 1. the machines’ operational status in real time, 2. the machines’ hourmeter and next maintenance deadlines, 3. engine and battery status, 4. fault codes, root causes, and even instructions on how to fix the problem 5. explains what the introduction of SHERPAL will mean for their business. “We are very interested to see the data that comes from the roll-out of SHERPAL on our Haulotte fleet,” Dan Goodfellow, group manager — products for Coates, said. “At Coates we are focused on digital transformation in every aspect of our business. Gathering this critical data about each machine and feeding it into our system will enable us to plan better and provide the solutions to our customers.”
SHERPAL IS ENHANCING FLEET SAFETY AND HEALTH
The energy management module ensures reduced maintenance and replacement costs. By monitoring compliance with maintenance instructions (battery charging and water refilling, particulate filter regeneration, etc.), SHERPAL allows owners to extend
the lifespan of batteries and engine components and simplifies energy management. The SHERPAL telematics solution embeds security features to better protect the equipment. It is possible to set up geofence borders on job sites to avoid machine theft. An alert is triggered automatically if a machine moves outside of the authorized areas. With a focus on safety, SHERPAL can also identify risky behavior and send an alert in case of entrapment or overload situations. Monitoring hazardous machine use and occurrences makes it easier to implement appropriate safety policies on the jobsite.
SCHEDULING AND REPAIRS MADE SIMPLER
Telematics data enables a quick and responsive customer support. SHERPAL is useful to plan the technical teams’ travel and ensures more effective callouts by precisely identifying the issue, and the actions or parts required before planning an on-site repair.
