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HI MATE MONITORS
machine location via GPS, so that the exact position of the machine
can be determined with an accuracy of a few metres.As soon as the machine leaves a specified
range, HI MATE will automatically produce a warning message (via phone or via e-mail) that
allows the operator to take adequate measures.
The system monitors the machine and supplies additional data such as localisation and
transmission of performance data. HI MATE provides the following data:
• Detailed history about utilisation, fuel consumption and handling performance
• GPS-based localisation machinery
• Real-time alarm (with geo-fencing feature)
• Theft protection
The system communicates via the ORBCOMM satellite, without extra charges for data transfer
or similar. Every day, data referring to operating hours, engine hours, fuel consumption and
amount of fuel remaining in the tank, are transmitted to a control centre at Hyundai.
HHI operators and service technicians can access the data of the respective machines on a
central website. The only requirement is that the HI MATE-equipped excavator or wheel loader
must be registered once, free of charge, at Hyundai Heavy Industries.
A particularly important point, especially for rental-fleets, is the exact provision of maintenance
dates. HI MATE monitors by individually adjusting scheduled intervals for exchange of filters
for fuel, hydraulic oil and air intake. Driver and operator will both be informed in advance of
the next maintenance or service date.
Effective fleet management
Since machine data, such as actual working hours, engine and idling hours are monitored,
in conjunction with hydraulic attachments – eg demolition hammer, vibrators etc – the site
management and mechanical engineering department responsible for the performance, can
calculate on exact data and plan machine evaluation more precisely.
HI MATE is part of the standard equipment of all Hyundai Heavy Industries construction
machines starting with an operating weight of 14t. It can be used over the entire lifetime of
the machine (first two years free of charge). According to MilanWamsteker, head of marketing
and communications at Hyundai Heavy Industries in Geel/Belgium, all newly sold heavy-line
wheel loaders and excavators of HHI are currently equipped with this system.
Web-based
Many fleet owners
and operators as
well as maintenance
departments long for a
web-based monitoring
system. Hyundai Heavy
Industries follows these
desires with the 2010
introduced ‘HI MATE
System’.
Per satellite, HI MATE transfers machine
performance data around the globe. Fleet
management and operators are informed in
real time about the location of their Hyundai
Construction Machine. The system also offers
extensive performance and maintenance data
for effective planning.
CONSTRU TION
MONITORING
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