Precision Usage helps you go beyond ignition hours by showing the true productivity of your machines. Learn where to find these insights in Trackunit Manager.
Understanding utilization and productivity
Measuring utilization and productivity accurately can be complex. Standard usage models, such as key-on (ignition) or run time (engine/pump/motor run), often only capture part of the picture.
For example, a MEWP engine may run for just five minutes to raise the platform, but the four hours of work done while the platform is in use is not captured by simple run-time models.
What is Precision Usage?
Precision Usage uses advanced, machine-specific models to measure utilization more accurately.
In collaboration with OEM partners, Trackunit defines data points and thresholds that reflect true machine usage. These thresholds are compared to live telematics data, giving you reliable insights into:
Machine productivity
Utilization based on primary function use
Where to view Precision Usage
If an OEM has configured Precision Usage, you can access the data in three ways:
On the Utilization chart in Asset Home
Under the Insights tab in Asset Home
Through the APIs that provide machine insights
Note: Precision Usage is currently available for newer Skyjack scissor lifts. We will expand this feature to other machine types together with OEM partners.
View Precision Usage at the asset level
Follow these steps to see Precision Usage in Trackunit Manager:
Log in to Trackunit Manager
Go to the Map or Assets page
Select the machine you want to view
In Asset Home, under Status you can see the Utilization chart
If Precision Usage is available, you will see:
“Precision Usage provided by (OEM)”
An additional datapoint overlaid on the chart, showing productive usage of the machine compared with the simple ignition-based operating hours
On August 19th, the standard utilization model showed just 31 minutes of machine usage. However, Precision Usage revealed 2 hours 52 minutes of productive work.
This comparison helps you see the difference between simple ignition hours and actual machine productivity.
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