Connected Asset Management

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IoT Devices: Connected Asset Management

At NEEDME.com, we understand that asset management is the cornerstone of operational efficiency. Our comprehensive range of specialized IoT devices provides seamless connectivity solutions, enabling businesses to manage a diverse array of assets within a single, unified system.

All Assets

Fit-for-Purpose Tagging System for All Assets

Our rugged, all-weather QR code tag system is designed for precision and durability, ensuring accurate maintenance and scheduling across a complete range of items, from industrial equipment to small tools. Our QR codes can enable access to both open/public information and secure forms, data and services. This means both your employees and customers can access asset information without downloading anything or needing a login.

IPXX        LINK

Assets Inventory

Bluetooth Beacons for Asset Inventory (PULS)

Tag and track large volumes of assets with our rugged BLE proximity beacons. Ideal for inventory management of tools, logistical and commercial equipment. These devices keep tabs on asset location and movement with a more cost-effective solution for large volumes of items, offering long battery life and ease of installation.

BATT        BLE        IPXX

Storage/Sites/Locations

Ultra Long-life Battery for Storage/Sites/Locations

These devices are perfect for assets requiring extra long battery life, like shipping containers and portable buildings, providing up to 10 years of service and doubling as BLE gateways.

BATT        GPS        IPXX        MOVE        BLE

Small Equipment/Light Trailers

Compact Long-life Battery for Small Equipment/Light Trailers

Balance size and battery life with devices tailored for portable toilets, bins, and light machinery, enabling wide-ranging applications without frequent battery changes. A variety of devices are available in this category including optional BLE gateway support.

BATT        GPS        IPXX        MOVE

Tools/Materials Handling

Ultra Compact Battery for Tools/Height Access/Medical Equipment

Manage your smaller but more valuable assets such as tools, height access equipment, and medical equipment with compact, rugged devices capable of hybrid indoor and outdoor location tracking.

BATT        LBS        IPXX        MOVE

Light Commercial Vehicles

Plug-in Engine Telematics for Light Commercial Vehicles

For a range of OBDII-equipped vehicles, from utes (pick-ups) to light trucks, these easy-to-install devices offer full-featured tracking and telematics.

OBD        GPS         MOVE        IGN        HOURS        FUEL

Machinery/Equipment/Powered Plant

Easy Hour-Meter for Machinery/Equipment/Powered Plant/Motorcycles

Gain condition monitoring and security tracking for any powered asset with self-installable engine runtime monitors, enhancing maintenance management.

GPS        MOVE        IGN        HOURS        IPXX        BLE

Light Machinery/Powered Plant

Wired Equipment Runtime for Light Machinery/Powered Plant

Deploy rugged GPS trackers for working time and run time maintenance on assets like light excavators and forklifts, with discrete installation options.

GPS        IPXX        MOVE        IGN        HOURS        I/O

Yellow Iron/Heavy Plant and Machinery

Engine Telematics for Heavy Equipment/Trucks/Vehicles/Heavy Plant and Machinery

Utilize real-time engine (CANbus) telematics with extendable modules for fuel monitoring and maintenance KPIs on heavy-duty machinery, trucks and vehicles.

GPS        IPXX        MOVE        IGN        HOURS        FUEL        I/O

More Devices and Applications

The NEEDME.com IoT device range is developing continuously via integrations and customized IoT implementations. Talk to us if a specific device or use case is not mentioned here, including wireless sensor data. We are happy to help, whatever your needs.

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Features Explained

BATT

Long-life Battery

Industrial-grade battery provides 5-10 years (deploy-once battery-life) in Daily Check-in mode. Capable of 2-3 years in Movement Tracking mode (results vary). Some devices draw power from the asset battery but feature a back-up battery for added security or long-duration storage check-in.

GPS

Global Positioning System

Industry standard for positioning and location tracking. Ideal for powered devices as GPS consumes higher levels of power than other positioning technologies. Also, highly effective in battery-powered devices which are primarily deployed outdoors. Typical accuracy within 20 meters.

LBS

Location-Based Services

Range of new-generation positioning methods, including WiFi position look-ups, GNSS cloud-based resolving and cellular signal triangulation. LBS methods do not need line-of-sight to GPS satellites meaning indoor / outdoor use and hidden device installation is supported. LBS is also more battery-efficient than GPS. Typical accuracy within 30 meters.

IPXX

Rugged/All Weather

IP67 is a waterproofing and dust ingress standard indicating the industry standard for rugged, all-weather outdoor capability. This means the device is fit-for-purpose in extended outdoor operations. The device can also tolerate power-washing so ideal in dirty and wet conditions.

OBD

On-board Diagnostics

OBD-II is the standard vehicle computer diagnostics port in many vehicles. Plugging into the OBD port means the telematics device can be easily self-installed and provides extensive features such as engine status, speed, odometer readings and some engine metrics such as lifetime hours, fuel levels and fault warning codes.

MOVE

Movement Detection

Device features an onboard accelerometer to detect movement. This allows the device to report activity (trip) start and end. It can also be configured to provide runtime hours reporting on powered assets, or activity duration reporting on non-powered assets as a movement sensor, without the need for a wired installation. Can also identify high G-force impact events.

IGN

Vehicle/Equipment Ignition Status

Device is wired into the asset engine ignition system for both power and engine on/off status reporting. This allows reporting of key performance indicators such as vehicle state, trip/activity time, engine runtime, operational time-on-site and productivity reporting.

HOURS

Engine Runtime Hours

Device either supports runtime monitoring or CANbus integration. This allows for retrieval and reporting of critical engine KPI’s such as lifetime hours, fuel level, RPM, temperatures and fault warning codes. The level of information available can vary per asset manufacturer make and model.

FUEL

Fuel Monitoring

Device supports fuel level and fuel use monitoring either via means of a CANbus interface or dedicated fuel flow meter. This allows reporting on fuel usage and consumption rate for cost management. Also provides for fuel level monitoring for on time operational awareness of assets that require refueling.

I/O

Input/Output Connections

Supports extensible hardware options such as driver identification, sensors or power take-off (PTO). Allows for additional data capture (e.g “temperature”) or granular status events such as “pumping”, “door open”, “loading” or “unloading”.

LINK

Web-Enabled QR Link

QR (Quick Reader) code with GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) 128-bit secure ID and web-link. Enables any user to connect to an asset-specific webpage, forms and services. Can be used for asset inventory (location, photos, chain-of-custody), maintenance inspections, breakdown reporting, service requests and much more. Can be scanned by any smartphone or tablet and enables ease of service engagement and user self-onboarding portal.

Hybrid Indoor / Outdoor Positioning

Supplementing GPS, we offer alternative geographic location technologies such as WiFi LBS (Location-Based Services), Bluetooth proximity positioning and cellular tower triangulation, ensuring continuous indoor/outdoor asset tracking and providing backup when primary systems are obscured.

Hardware & IoT Networks

Our handpicked range of devices comes from leading manufacturers, chosen for their value, reliability, and quality. These devices support an array of remote sensors and data capture capabilities, expanding beyond simple location tracking. Our IoT network options include low-power networks (LPWAN) like LoRa and Sigfox, alongside Bluetooth for cost-effective connectivity, 4G/5G (Cat-M1 and NB-IoT) cellular and satellite global coverage within our integrated platform.

Integrations, APIs and OEM Marketplace

If you have existing GPS tracking or telematics devices from 3rd parties or OEMs NEEDME.com can connect this data to give you one, consolidated view of your fleet. This includes equipment OEMs such as CAT, Volvo and John Deere (via AEMP 2.0 / ISO 15143-3:2016), vehicle tracking such as EROAD and Teletrac Navman, and more.

Customization

Our IoT device range is highly configurable, and specialized devices support additional I/O (input output) data and wireless sensor technology. A key part of NEEDME.com is the ability to customize device functionality to your specific industry needs, asset tracking requirements or data capture goals. This can include device update rates, movement or geofence alerts, time of day alerts, impact or roll-over detection and much more. Talk to us about what you need and NEEDME.com can make it happen.

Device Assignment and Re-Use

NEEDME.com offers a range of IoT devices that are designed to be transferrable and upgradable. We employ a “Good-Better-Best” approach to IoT that enables you to try a “good” IoT option and see for yourself if it meets your requirements. We then provide you with a mobile application that enables you to add a “better” device option and transfer your other device to another asset, so you always get the best out of your investment. This flexibility means you can sell vehicles and assets and transfer devices to new equipment or easily upgrade to the best solution available once you are satisfied with the results and ROI you are getting.

Installation

Device installation is a key aspect of any IoT implementation. Much of our IoT device range is self-installable and can be easily provisioned and added to the platform with user-enabled tools you can do yourself. For more complex installations or requirements we offer a professional installation service with full digital job tracking, notifications, auditing and reporting.

Security and Reliability

Our IoT device range and cloud services incorporate multiple layers of data security, encryption, and secure networks. NEEDME.com is ISO-27001 compliant (via our parent company Blackhawk.io). Our devices are selected for their durability and reliability, and we guarantee any device on our rental purchase plan for the life of the subscription.

Cohesive Asset Management

At NEEDME.com, we’re dedicated to helping you find the optimal solution for your needs, whether by supplying the best connectivity devices or integrating existing hardware into a cohesive asset management system.