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Mining Machinery Telematics - Fuel Monitoring, Remote Engine Diagnostics, Maintenance Optimization
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Powerful engines of mining machinery consume large amounts of fuel and are subjected to high loads and wear, directly affecting fuel expenses, maintenance, and repairs.
Technoton's solution for mining machinery allows monitoring of fuel consumption and engine runtime in different load modes. This helps to understand machine usage and assess wear and tear for timely maintenance planning and prevention of costly repairs. The foundation of the solution is accurate DFM fuel flow meters.
Tasks Solved:
- Fuel consumption and engine operating time are monitored based on engine load modes "Idle," "Optimal," and "Overload."
- Monitoring of engine operating parameters - rpm, temperature, etc. Remote diagnostics of the engine and monitoring of active errors (DTC).
- Prevention of fuel theft from fuel tanks and pipelines.
- Monitor axle load, cargo weight, and loading/unloading.
- Location tracking by GPS.
Equipment for Mining Machinery Telematics
The telematics system allows monitoring of mining equipment's operation parameters via the Internet and onboard data monitoring on display in the driver's cab.
- DFM flow meter: Accurate monitoring of fuel consumption and engine operating time by modes such as "Idle," "Optimal," and "Overload."
- DUT-E fuel level sensor - Measures the volume and level of fuel in tanks and detects fuel tank refills and drains.
- The CANUp telematics gateway collects and analyzes sensor data, provides GPS-based geolocation, sends reports to an online server, and sends event notifications via SMS/email.
- Crocodile contactless reader - Data collection from CAN buses (J1939), J1708, etc.
- GNOM axle load sensor - Determination of axle load, cargo weight, and position of auxiliary equipment.
Examples of Implemented Projects
- Fuel volume control in portable power generators...
- Determination of fuel consumption on mining excavators and dump trucks...
SAE J1939 Starter Kit and Network Simulator
Our JCOM.J1939 Starter Kit and Network Simulator was designed to allow experienced engineers and beginners to experiment with SAE J1939 data communication without needing to connect to a real-world J1939 network, i.e., a diesel engine.
To establish a network, you need at least two nodes. This applies especially to CAN/J1939, where the CAN controller will shut down after transmitting data without receiving a response. Therefore, our jCOM.J1939 Starter Kit and Network Simulator consist of two J1939 nodes: our jCOM.J1939.USB, an SAE J1939 ECU Simulator Board with USB Port. More Information...
ESP32 Development Kits with Onboard CAN Bus Controller
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Discover the Basics of the Raspberry Pi Along with Multiple Projects
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ESP32 Processor: Adding CAN/CAN-FD Controllers per SPI Port
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ESP32 Processor: Internal SJA 100 CAN Bus Controller
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ESP32 Processor: Adding a CAN Bus Transceiver
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Classical CAN (CC), the Original CAN Bus Technology
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CAN FD (Controller Area Network Flexible Data Rate)
This post is an excerpt from our application note Controller Area Network (CAN) Development with ESP32. CAN FD (Controller Area Network Flexible Data Rate) is an extension of the original CAN bus protocol. It was created to provide increased bandwidth within automotive and industrial networks. It brings application software closer to "real-time" by minimizing delays between instruction [...]
Telematics Gateway Choosing Criteria and Use Cases
An article in the CiA (CAN in Automation) CAN Newsletter explains the functionality, discusses the selection criteria, and describes the use cases of a telematics gateway using an example telematics device. As cars become more connected, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) require telematics solutions that enable smooth communication within and outside the vehicle. The device should be cloud-enabled, [...]
CANfetti: Open-Source CANopen Protocol Stack for Embedded Systems
Scythe Robotics, a developer of advanced, commercial-grade solutions for the professional landscaping industry, announced its first open-source release of CANfetti, a CANopen-compliant stack, developed to overcome the limitations of existing libraries. Developed and improved over the past few years by Scythe's firmware and software teams, CANfetti reduces the barriers to entry with an open-source, user-friendly, and [...]