Accessories: What are the sensors and why they are needed
Installing in-car GPS or GLONASS tracker and connect it to the satellite monitoring of transport, you can quickly get information about his whereabouts, the route and speed. But what if you need more information about the status of the vehicle and the actions of its driver? In this case you will need additional equipment – special sensors that connect to the GPS receiver.
Usually the maximum number of sensors that can be connected to a particular GPS or GLONASS terminal is limited. Therefore, before you choose the type and model of the sensors, it is necessary to articulate the purposes for which more devices.
Properly selected sensors will help you:
• to monitor the fuel consumption and reduce the amount of unauthorized discharge of gasoline to the level of error;
• monitor the machine and serviceability of all its components;
• control the behavior and driving behind the wheel;
• ensure the safety of goods and the value of the vehicle load;
• receive data on or off working parts of the machine (the boom, brushes, etc.);
• instantly learn about the accident happened and pressed the panic button.
All models of the sensors can be classified into several categories:
• Flow sensors (level) of fuel – the most popular group of sensors. They convey information about the amount of fuel in the tank, its rate of flow and drainage. The installation of these devices very quickly pays for itself: it does not leave the driver the opportunity to abuse the trust of the owner and drain fuel for personal use. Particularly useful are these sensors for owners of large fleets and large transport companies. Learn more about fleet tracking services.
• Weighing Systems – consist of multiple sensors operating in complex. The purchase of such equipment is justified for organizations trucking: she will not have to worry about the security of cargo and pick optimal loading of vehicles.
• Sensors working bodies – record and transmit information about the startup or shutdown of certain elements of the car: the ignition, blade, brush, motor, winches and even light boxes on the roof of a taxi. Similar devices are used to determine when to open / close the door, and the size of passenger traffic. Most often, these sensors equipped utility vehicles and taxis.
• Sensors driving style – the style of driving the person sitting behind the handlebars. With this information, the owner of the company will be able to form an opinion about the driver. These devices are used for “smart security”, in which the amount of insurance benefits depends on how accurately the driver to operate machines.