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FM200 Plus

FM200 Plus

The FM200 Plus is the ideal on-board computer for the management of driver safety, performance and vehicle utilisation.

The on-board computer records second-by-second interval data, driver and vehicle violations and detailed trip information.

 

FM200 Plus HV: The FM200 Plus is also available as a "high voltage" on-board computer for use in vehicles and working machines. FM200 Plus HV is specifically intended for vehicles with battery power exceeding 24V and is specified to work up to an input voltage of 110V. The system is fully compatible with the FM200 Plus, and is specifically suited for operation in the new 42V vehicles without an external regulator. Read more... 

Vehicle Immobilisation Data Recording

A driver tag (code-plug) is used to verify a driver.


Standard recorded data includes:

• Date and time

• Distance or hours

• Speed or hours

• Engine speed (RPM)

• Trip start/depart/arrive/end time

• Driver name and ID

• Vehicle ID

• Violation & Event Monitoring


In addition, optional hardware is available to allow you to define additional custom events such as door open, no-go zone entered, warning lights activated, refrigerator temperature exceeded, etc.


Standard event violations include:

• Over speed

• Over RPM

• Green band driving (low and high)

• Hard braking

• Rapid acceleration

• Excessive idling

• Overtime driving


Driver Warning

A buzzer can be set to sound when an event occurs.

Event Parameters

Over SpeedSpeed > (x) where (x) is user defined
Excess IdlingIdling time longer than (time), where (time) is user defined
Over RPMRPM > (x) where (x) is user defined
IdlingRPM < (x) and speed < (y) where (x) and (y ) are user defined
Hard BrakingDeceleration < (x) where (x) is user-defined
OvertimeUser defined
Green BandRPM < (x) or RPM > (y) where (x) and (y) are user defined
Trip StartIgnition “on” and driver identified or speed detected or RPM detected
Trip DepartSpeed > 5 km/h
Trip ArriveSpeed < 5 km/h
Trip EndRev = 0 and speed = 0 and no speed for longer than (time) where (time) is user defined between 35 seconds and 10 minutes

Auxilliary Inputs/Outputs

8 Configurable Analog or Digital inputs

• The FM200 Plus analog or digital inputs can be configured to monitor any device that generates a change in voltage, e.g. seat belts, head lights, refrigeration units, emergency lights, brakes, doors, PTO, UDS, trailer coupling, etc.

4 Auxiliary Frequency Input

• The FM200 Plus auxiliary frequency input can be configured to monitor any device that generates a change in frequency, e.g. temperature sensor or liquid flow measurement. Alternatively, this input can be used as a pulse counter, e.g. electronic fuel consumption measurement (EDM). This input can also be used to read low baud rate digital data (e.g. GPS).

2 Auxiliary Relay Drives

• Can be used to switch a relay with a current consumption of up to 150 mA.

3 Serial Interfaces
(2x RS232 and 1x TTL)

• Can be connected to any TTL or RS232 serial device using the external TTL to RS232 converter or TM Splitter (e.g. GSM modem or TM Terminal).

Technical Specifications

  • Operating voltage: 9... 36 V
  • Protection class:  IP 54
  • Current consumption:  25 mA
  • Auxiliary relay drivers: max 150 mA (both)
  • Interrupter relay:  max. 25A
  • Clock Component:  Real Time Clock
  • Memory:  1 MB FLASH
  • Indicator:  Integrated buzzer
  • Interface:  I2C for the connection of the vehicle interface

Data Extraction

Three alternatives are available for extracting data from a FM200 Plus unit:

CODE PLUG (Manual) Choice of 96k or 256k Green Code-PlugThe code plug mechanism is the original means of extracting data from a vehicle. A plug is inserted into the vehicle’s code-plug socket, and then inserted into a download module connected to a PC. The plug can store 900+ trips, including event and violation data (up to 30 days of driving @ 30 trips per day).
GSM (Remote) (Optional Extra)Provided a GSM module has been connected and configured, you are able to perform automated remote downloads via GSM data calls, avoiding the need for the physical access to the vehicle required by the code-plug downloading method. These downloads are scheduled and initiated by the GSM Download Scheduler Software.
Wireless (Yard) (Optional Extra)Provided a FM Wireless Kit module has been connected and configured to a wireless access point, the wireless network can be used over a short distance. This negates the need for the physical access to the vehicle required by the code-plug downloading method and is intended for vehicles that return regularly to home base. These downloads are scheduled and initiated by the Fleet Manager application software.

Accessories

The FM200 Plus is modular in design and can interface with a wide range of accessory products including fuel meters, tachograph, handheld computers and other products in the FM range (e.g. FM Terminal.). The FM200 Plus unit supports the use of the black passenger code-plug for identifying passengers.

Driver Management

Using the blue driver code-plug, you can define and control access to your vehicles. The optional starter-circuit interruption (immobiliser) ensures that if a driver attempts to start a vehicle without authorization, the vehicle will not disarm. This improves security by preventing unauthorised trips, while also saving you money. Driver identification means that you will always know who drove your vehicles, and when. All vehicle trips will be associated with a driver, and this will encourage your drivers to be more responsible and careful about their driving and the use of company vehicles.

The FM200 Plus also improves your driver's driving style and simultaneously reduces the potential for road accidents. When a user-defined event violation occurs in a vehicle (e.g. over speed, hard braking) the in-vehicle buzzer will sound to notify the driver instantly. The drivers can then take immediate corrective action and avoid potentially fatal consequences.

Vehicle Management

You can reduce fleet operating costs by monitoring and managing critical vehicle event and fuel data. The FM200 Plus detects and records standard and user-defined events, including over speed, over RPM, hard braking, rapid acceleration and out of green band driving. Reducing these events can significantly reduce the variable fleet operating costs associated with unnecessary tyre, brake and engine wear, excessive fuel costs and high accident rates.

Accident Analysis

The FM200 Plus records second-to-second (tacho) data which can be used for accident analysis. Interval (tacho) data is second-to-second data that includes date, time, speed and RPM as well as the current status of the digital/analog inputs. A traditional tachometer records speed and RPM in graphical format on a paper disc, whereas the on-board computer records this information electronically. This information can assist you when analyzing accidents, helping you identify what happened during the last few seconds before an accident.

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