Track and manage your rented machines in 1 digital platform
Equipment visibility is the first step for many customers. With our smart tools and quick insights, you can deploy your assets with minimal downtime and optimally coordinate activities across work locations.
- For equipment with and without power supply
- Includes notifications for tampering, theft and geofence zones
- Easy online tracking of leased assets via desktop and smartphone
The benefits of a digital management system for companies that rent machinery and yard equipment
Lower costs
Get full control and insights into your machines and equipment, reduce downtime due to technical issues, and improve business results.
Longer lifespan
Maximize your operational efficiency with real-time tracking, centralized location planning and optimal rental cycles.
Seamless integration
Get maximum performance from your machines with our innovative IoT technology seamlessly integrated with your systems.
Visibility of locations and machines
Comprehensive visibility of machines, generators and large tools across job sites, whether owned, leased or outsourced. Our intuitive platform seamlessly integrates data from multiple sources, including OEM systems, APIs and our own sensors, providing robust data collection .
This information is then used to standardize data and provide actionable insights so you can perfect your day-to-day operational activities.
Productivity of your people
Monitor and manage routes, number of trips, indicative payloads and cycle times to increase output. Through analysis of data reports, you can identify and correct inefficiencies, leading to increased productivity and a reduction in operational costs.
Moreover, the use of advanced tracking technology allows you to make real-time decisions and provide purposeful guidance to your employees, improving work dynamics and team coordination.
Machine documents always at hand
Efficiently manage compliance-related documents and streamline proper use of equipment by various employees.
Immediate access to maintenance data, certificates, manuals and site documentation, facilitating knowledge sharing and quick access to safety procedures, improving operational efficiency and safety and allowing machines to be efficiently managed remotely.
Predictive maintenance
Advanced equipment maintenance tools that enable accurate monitoring of machine hour meters and efficient planning of future maintenance tasks.
Our platform provides deep insight into machine utilization, allowing real-time tracking and management of hour meters. Through data-driven analytics, you can optimize maintenance planning, minimize unnecessary downtime and maximize productivity.
Proper billing
Easily monitor and record drive time and running hours of your rental machines in real time, with the ability to remotely download data and receive built-in alerts when geofence limits are exceeded.
This tracking solution helps you accurately track agreed-upon rental times and automatically detects hours of operation that fall outside the agreed-upon times. As a result, you ensure correct and accurate billing, providing transparency and cost savings for both you and the customer.
Safe on the road and in the yard
Set baselines, view reports on your fleet's emissions and idling hours. Our People Management feature links operators to specific machines, allowing close monitoring of productivity and performance.
Access control, an integral part of our solution, improves security by allowing the engine to be activated only by authorized personnel, improving asset protection and providing invaluable insight into machine usage.
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Increase the efficiency of your machine fleet with additional solutions from AllConnects. Whether you want to better manage materials or seek a complete overview for machine rentals, see how our tools help you with insight and control.
Materials Management
Keep a close eye on materials and equipment, from availability to location. Our materials management solution gives you real-time visibility, so you're never without essential equipment and always keep track of current deployments.
Machine running hours
Our solution for monitoring operating hours gives you control over usage and performance. By automatically tracking running hours, you avoid unexpected downtime and plan maintenance precisely in time. This extends the life of your machines and ensures accurate costing and optimal efficiency.
Rent out your machines without worries.
Always know where your machines are, how long they are used and by whom. Thanks to our smart AI supported trackers you manage your rental fleet more efficiently and prevent loss or discussions.
FAQ tracking solutions for the rental sector
FAQ ASSET TRACKING RENTAL
A compact tracker is placed on the machine and sends live location and usage data to a digital platform. This way you can see exactly where your machine is and when it is being used.
You prevent theft, automatically track operating hours and can invoice faster. You also receive proof of use in case of disputes.
Yes, you can see per day, hour or project how many operating hours are registered. This enables fair invoicing, without manual registration.
Yes, AllConnects offers battery powered trackers that will last for years. Perfect for mobile equipment or passive assets like containers or trailers.
You will automatically receive a notification when movement outside a set zone (geofence). This way you are always informed in case of misuse or unauthorized transport.
Yes, AllConnects offers API integrations with rental software, so you can sync data and keep your administration simple.
FAQ BLE SENSORS & TRACKERS
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) sensors are wireless sensors that use Bluetooth technology to exchange data with nearby devices. They are used to track and manage machines and construction equipment on site by transmitting their position and status to a central system, such as a fleet management platform. BLE sensors consume very little power, making them long lasting on batteries.
The AllConnects BLE sensors and trackers are simple and can be attached to the machine in minutes. Once the sensor is attached to the machine, you can add the sensor ID on the online management platform. The sensor records the location and other machine data, and transmits it to the management application.
BLE sensors are typically small and lightweight, making them easy to attach to a variety of machinery and equipment. They can be attached using screws, adhesives, or magnets, depending on the type of sensor and the surface of the equipment. Some sensors are designed to be extra rugged and weatherproof, so they can be used in harsh environments.
The placement of the sensors depends on the machine – we will take you step by step through the onboarding process to ensure the sensors are attached correctly and the data is being transmitted properly.
The short answer is yes. The sensors can be placed on all types of machines, old and new. The sensors are compatible with both electric and gasoline/diesel powered machines. The sensors are OEM and manufacturer-independent so you can have a mixed fleet.
Our sensors are ruggedized and rated between IP67 and IP68, depending on which sensor is needed for your application. The sensors are operational in temperatures from -40°C to +60°C.
Battery life in BLE sensors varies, but they can typically last from several months to several years, depending on size, settings and usage. BLE sensors are designed to consume very little power, making them ideal for long-term tracking without frequent battery replacement.
BLE sensors allow you to know where your equipment is at all times. If machines or equipment are outside a preset geofence zone or if unusual movement is detected, the system can send an immediate notification. This helps quickly identify possible theft or unauthorized use. consume, making them ideal for long-term tracking and eliminating the need for frequent battery replacement.
Yes, BLE sensors can be used to collect data that helps you with preventive maintenance. Usage and status reports provide insight into how often and intensively a machine has been used, so you can plan maintenance before problems arise. This helps prevent breakdowns and extend the life of your equipment.
FAQ CONNECTIVITY & GATEWAYS
AllConnects sensors require mobile connectivity. We offer solutions for locations with and without connectivity. We conduct a site assessment to find the best connectivity solution.
Yes, our BLE sensors are compatible with our fleet and asset management systems. They can be easily integrated into our management platforms, providing users with real-time information on the location and status of their machines and equipment.
Yes, BLE sensors can be used both indoors and outdoors. They are designed to withstand various weather conditions, such as rain, heat, and cold. However, they are most effective in locations where the distance between the sensor and the receiver is relatively short.
The signals from BLE sensors are captured by receivers (e.g., smartphones, tablets or dedicated gateways) that are located near the sensors and connect to the BLE sensors. These receivers send the data to a central server or cloud platform, where the information is analyzed and displayed on a dashboard. Users can use this dashboard to track the location, status and usage of their machines and equipment.
The accuracy of location data from BLE sensors depends on the arrangement of the receivers and the environment. In an open area without obstacles, the sensors can achieve an accuracy of several meters. Inside buildings or in areas with many metal structures, the range may be slightly less accurate, but it is still sufficient to maintain a good overview of where your equipment is.
You can still use an AllConnects tracker; we have specific solutions for locations where little or no cellular connectivity is available. Please contact us for these.
LoRa is a bi-directional communication protocol with low power consumption and long range, specifically designed to connect battery-powered "things" to the Internet. It provides your site with connectivity when no cell phone signal is available. For more information, visit https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/docs/lorawan/
A gateway is a network point that serves as "access" to another network. The gateway is then a network configuration property that specifies the network address the computer may use if it needs to go to a destination that is not on the local network.
We recommend placing the gateways with a good line of sight - preferably not interrupted by walls or posts - to the machines. As a general principle, the higher the better.
Indeed, the gateways must be powered.
FAQ DATA WORKFLOW
BLE sensors collect different types of data depending on configuration and usage. Some examples include:
- Location: The exact position of machinery or equipment within the range of receivers.
- Status: Whether the equipment is actively in use, idle, or being moved.
- Motion: Detection of motion and possible unusual activity.
- Temperature or environmental conditions: Some sensors can also record environmental data such as temperature, humidity or vibration.
This data is sent in real-time to the management system, so you always have an up-to-date view of the status and location of your equipment.
We tailor the insights to your specific business situation. We offer daily, weekly and monthly reports.
Different types of reports can be generated depending on the needs of your organization:
- Location Overview: A report that shows the exact locations of all your machines and equipment at a given time.
- Usage reports: data on how long and how often a piece of equipment has been used, with breakdowns into active and inactive time.
- Movement reports: a record of equipment movements, including anomalies or unusual movements.
- Status reports: a summary of the operational status of all equipment, including downtime, usage and maintenance needs.
- Geofence reports: Overview of when and how often equipment left or entered a preset zone (geofence).
The reports generated from the BLE sensors provide insight into the usage and performance of your equipment. By analyzing this data, you can:
- Identify underutilization: Identify which machines are often idle and could potentially be moved to locations where they could be better utilized.
- Optimize maintenance: Use status and usage reports to determine when maintenance is needed, minimizing costly downtime.
- Plan more efficiently: With movement and location data, you can better plan transportation and use of machines, saving time and fuel.
You can use AllConnects' open APIs to publish the data into your existing systems.
BLE sensors can be set to send notifications only when certain conditions are exceeded, such as movement outside geofence zones, abnormal idling, or unexpected vibration. Through the management system, you can configure alerts and notifications so that you are immediately notified of anomalies or problems.
FAQ SETUP
Installation first involves connecting devices and other data sources such as OEM APIs to the AllConnects platform. Next, we ensure that the data displayed and collected provides your organization with the most value and meets the success criteria discussed and established.
You can use AllConnects' open APIs to publish the data into your existing systems.
We recommend placing the gateways with a good line of sight - preferably not interrupted by walls or posts - to the machines. As a general principle, the higher the better.
Indeed, the gateways must be powered.
The data collected by BLE sensors is transmitted via an encrypted connection to the central system. The management system ensures that only authorized users can access the data. In addition, the data is stored on secure servers, protecting it from unauthorized access or manipulation.
