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EW: How do I get the information after I've in- stalled the telematics box? DS: Each telematics pro- vider (OEM and third party) will have a website specific to their product. Access to the provider-specific web- site comes with a monthly subscription, usually waived for a certain time after a new machine purchase. Many providers will also send infor- mation and alerts to a smart phone or tablet. The real value in a provider comes in their ability to im- port data from other provid- ers' boxes into their website, and the ability to export their data into another's website. That way you don't have to go to a different website for every brand of machine you have wired. The Association of Equip- ment Manufacturers and the Asso- ciation of Equipment Management Professionals have been working on a standard programming language for telematics feeds that does just this. If your provider's telematics system supports the AEM/AEMP telematics standard, you'll be able to see all your trucks and machines, run reports, and manage all your data on one website. The standard will become an ISO designation (ISO15143-3) in March 2016. EW: What kind of data can I get from a telematics feed? DS: The original AEMP Telemat- ics Standard 1.0, introduced in 2010, supported four data points: asset identification, location, operating hours or miles, and fuel burn. Most OEMs and third- party providers have evolved to give you more than that on a proprietary basis, and the new AEM/AEMP Telematics Standard 2.0 will support 19 specific data points and numerous fault codes, things like engine temperatures, fuel level, idle time, average power percentage, etc. Customization is also possible. With telematics, you are only lim- ited by your imagination and what your provider can offer. If you can wire a sensor or switch to a compo- nent, you can probably integrate it into a telematics feed. You need to know what your goals are when you decide on a telematics box. If you go with an economy box, for example, you may only be able to get basic infor- mation, and not something like a load count or an added sensor feed. But keep in mind you can start with a low-cost, basic box and if you want to upgrade, reassign that box to a less critical asset. EW: If I'm just getting started, how many telematics units should I get? DS: Pick a segment of your fleet and identify an issue you would like to solve. Do you have certain vehicles that are hard to locate because they keep moving from job to job? Do you lack informa- tion on remote equipment because it's hard to get technicians to check it? But get your feet wet. The end game will have you continuing to "light up" your fleet as you see the benefits fit your operation. Editor's note: Next month in Telematics 101 we will be talk- ing to Samford about all the things you can do with the basic four data points and take a look at the 19 data points that are available through providers that use the AEM/AEMP Telematics Standard 2.0. Also, if you're ready for a deep dive into the subject of telemat- ics, AEMP offers a 60 page, PDF or print manual "Telematics For Fleet Managers" at http://www. aemp. org/telematics-for-fleet- managers/. January 2016 | EquipmentWorld.com 42 telematics | continued Daniel Samford, CEM, of Peak Performance Asset Services consults in fleet management, telematics integration and negotiations for special- ized construction equipment, annual vehicle purchases, national ac- counts, and fleet value evaluations. With 21 years at Herzog Companies of St Joseph, Missouri, Samford operated in 12 divisions and managed a fleet of more than 2,800 units and 700 vehicles. He can be contacted through his website www.PPASllc.com or at dsamford@PPASllc.com. Some telematics antennae can be mount- ed inside the cab using adhesive pads. Another option is to mount your antennae on the dash of a piece of equipment. Photo: Telogis Photo: Telogis