Next-generation teleservice system for agricultural machinery
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Posted to News on 6th Dec 2015, 10:37

Next-generation teleservice system for agricultural machinery

Sensor-Technik Wiedemann (STW) has launched the Vehicle Data System (VDS) for easy data access, storage and analysis. In combination with the CONNEX-TC3G data management and telematics module, this new system forms an integrated teleservice that can either be adapted to the respective requirements by STW or by the customer.

Next-generation teleservice system for agricultural machinery

In recent years, the number of electronic control units in mobile machines, and subsequently also their networking to the machine itself, has substantially increased. Due to this, increasing interest has been shown in systems for networking and communication, a challenge that STW has risen to. Dr Bob Geiger, CEO of STW Technic in the USA, comments: "We have extended our connectivity solutions with a package consisting of embedded Linux and Web application software, together representing a major advancement in terms of technology and in the simplicity of the application, which in turn makes things easier for the customer."

The basis for this is the CONNEX-TC3G, the latest telemetry on-board unit developed and manufactured by STW, which is able to collect and assess vehicle and user data itself via a CANbus connection. It supports the mobile radio standards 2G/3G and CDMA, transmits via Bluetooth 4.0 or WLAN and determines its own position through GPS and GLONASS.

The VDS (Vehicle Data System) software - for which a server package VDS-R ('R for remote) is available for remote access - ensures easy access, diagnosis and storage of data. Here there are numerous possibilities for communicating with the CONNEX-TC3G. In the case of local access, the CONNEX-TC3G simply becomes a hot spot. Whatever the case, however, this is a web browser-based representation with diverse configuration possibilities. Dr Geiger explains: "Using VDS, company hierarchies, departments and users can be created. Every user has their own rights which defined their access possibilities to the system." In this way, the teleservice requirements of OEMs, owners, machine operators and service teams are addressed.

STW supports its customers in the planning and implementation of systems with VDS(-R), the CONNEX-TC3G and appropriate system components such as controls, sensors and power electronics. In addition, training courses are offered that are aligned to the respective application.

Follow the link for more information about teleservice products and systems from Sensor-Technik.


Sensor-Technik Wiedemann GmbH

Am Bärenwald 6
GERMANY

+49 8341 9505 0

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