TQ377 MCG unit from TelliQ provides vehicle information for fleet management and fleet management

TelliQ has launched the TQ377 MCG. Using this Mobile Communication Gateway (MCG), machine and vehicle data can be collected and transmitted for remote monitoring of machines and vehicles. The telematics unit is equipped with WiFi and Bluetooth for local connectivity, a 4G/GSM modem for mobile connectivity, a SIM card and a GNSS receiver for location determination. The data can be easily read into TelliQ's fleet management and fleet management solutions.

The collection of machine and vehicle data is becoming increasingly important for fleet managers and fleet owners. They can thus record not only where the vehicle is, but also what distances it has driven and how many hours it has been in use. In addition, technical data can be collected that can be used for repair and maintenance and data on driving behavior and fuel consumption, for example.

Although most heavy machinery and vehicles are factory equipped with on-board computers and monitoring systems, much data is shielded from third parties by the manufacturer of the machines. Small and older machines usually have no facilities at all to collect and read data. By installing the TQ377 MCG throughout the machine fleet, in principle all available machine and vehicle data can be collected and transmitted. By reading the data into TelliQ's fleet management and fleet management solutions, companies can collect and access all machine and vehicle information regardless of make or type of machine in one system. As a result, useful reports and comparisons can be made of location and distances, running hours, downtime and production, driving behavior, fuel consumption and the technical condition of the machines including fault reports.

The TQ377 MCG is the most advanced mobile communications gateway marketed by TelliQ to date. The telematics unit is equipped with WiFi and Bluetooth for local connectivity, a 4G/GSM modem for mobile connectivity and a GNSS receiver for location determination. Vehicle data is collected via CANbus or Ethernet. The unit has a Linux-based Operating System; provisions for internal data storage (512MB DDR3 SDRAM and 4GB Flash EMMC) and built-in sensors for vibration monitoring.

Installation of the TQ377 MCG is very easy. The system can be connected to on-board computers, engine management and control systems from various manufacturers. The unit is very robust and can withstand harsh environments with severe vibrations, high temperatures, moisture and chemicals.

The units are CE and FCC certified as well as E-marked, making them usable in more than 80 countries.