Understanding Utilization and Productivity
For many machine types, measuring utilization and productivity accurately is surprisingly complex. Simple usage models based on key-on (ignition) or run time (engine/pump/motor run) only provide a basic understanding of work done. For example, a MEWP engine might turn on for 5 minutes to raise the platform, but the 4 hours of work done on the platform isn't captured by standard models.
Precision Usage captures machine utilization using advanced models that are tailored to the machine type. In collaboration with our OEM partners, machine data points and thresholds are selected to precisely define machine utilization. The thresholds are compared to the live telematics data received. This offers accurate insights into machine productivity and primary function use.
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If an OEM has configured Precision Usage, a new machine insight will become available to you. You can view this data in three ways:
On the Utilization chart in the Asset Home of your asset.
Under the Insights tab in the Asset Home of your asset.
Through the existing suite of APIs that provide machine insights.
As of now you will find Precision Usage configured for newer Skyjack scissor lifts. This will also be expanded in partnership with other OEMs to other machine types as we continue to improve utilization metrics on the platform
See Precision Usage at Asset-level view:
Log into Trackunit Manager
Go to the Map or Fleet app on the left side menu
Find and click on the machine of your interest
In Asset Home, under Status you can see the Utilization chart
If the machine is eligible to get Precision Usage data, you will see an updated visual showing “Precision Usage provided by (OEM)” and a new datapoint overlaid on the chart. This makes it easy to compare and see difference in productive usage of machine vs. simple ignition based operating hours
In the example below, on December 12th, the basic utilization data indicates only 6 minutes of machine usage. However, the Precision Usage data shows 30 minutes of productive machine usage.
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