V-MAC IV DataMax (Vehicle Data Logger) Fleet. Fleet Trip. (12 Segments) (Driver Defined Company Trips)

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1 DATAMAX BASICS DataMax is Mack s standard comprehensive on-board data logger/trip recorder. With nearly 10 years of proven service since its V-MAC III introduction in 1998, DataMax provides the customer with a flexible method of monitoring day-to-day vehicle operation to better manage their fleet and improve productivity. Information gathered by or programmed into Datamax can be viewed by the driver through the Co-Pilot display, by the service technician using VCADS, or by the fleet manager using InfoMax (Note: InfoMax for V-MAC IV is currently under development). DataMax is organized based on the individual needs of the user, including Life-of-Vehicle (LOV) & Logs for all users, Driver Logs for the driver using Co-Pilot, Fleet Trips & Driver Event Logs for the fleet manager, Service (fault) and Maintenance Logs for the technician, and an Incident Log for OEM use. These logs will be described later in greater detail. V-MAC IV DataMax (Vehicle Data Logger) Fleet Service & General Trip Logs Driver Logs Management Logs Maintenance Logs Incident Logs Life-Of-Vehicle (LOV) Trip Log (Trip Summery Over Vehicle Life) Driver Trip A (Personal Driver Log) Fleet Trip (12 Segments) (Driver Defined Company Trips) Maintenance Monitor (Fixed Maintenance Schedules) Peridoic Trip (12 Segments) (Auto Logged Every Month) Driver Trip B (Personal Driver Log) Driver Event Log (Time-Date Stamped Trip Events) GuardDog Status (Fluid Levels, Filters, etc.) Histograms (Duty Cycle History) Fault/ Fault Reporter Log (Details Electronic faults) Service Trip Log (A Trip for Use by Sevice Only) All V-MAC IV trips include a standard set of parameters included with each trip (see V-MAC IV DataMax Content Chart), including trip start and completion time, date, and odometer readings. Most trip parameters include accumulated time, distance, and fuel consumed for the condition logged, such as while running, driving, cruising, idling, or while using the PTO. Certain trip parameters can be set-up by the customer based on individual needs. This includes overspeed monitoring, which allows the customer to monitor when the vehicle or engine exceeded a selectable MPH or RPM, respectively, either fueled or not fueled. Some customers use accumulated idle time for driver performance or incentive monitoring. In these cases the Idle Logging Delay parameter allows the first x minutes of idle, such as at a stop light, not to be counted against the driver s total idle time. Basic Trip Logs: LOV & s: Basic Trip Logs consist of the LOV Trip, and 12 s. The LOV Trip Log is used throughout the industry, and accumulates from the very first day of operation, summarizing trip data over the entire life of the vehicle. LOV Trips are important for obtaining a broad overview of the vehicle s duty cycle and general operating characteristics. s are logged automatically by V-MAC and can be defined on a daily (hour of day), weekly (day of week), or monthly (day of month) basis. DataMax comes standard with 12 s, with a default setting of monthly. When Trip #12 is completed (assuming the data has not been downloaded/cleared) and the 13th trip begins, the first trip is overwritten. s are targeted for owner-operators and small fleets who can use a weekly or monthly summary of operating characteristics. 14

2 Driver Logs: If equipped with a Co-Pilot driver display, essentially this same basic trip information is available to the driver using Driver Logs A & B. These two logs can be used to monitor his/her performance while driving, with the 11 most frequently used driving parameters displayed in Co-Pilot. The Driver Logs can be set and reset by the driver as required, with no permanent record available outside the vehicle. Each log can be suspended or placed on hold and resumed later for team drivers or for trip comparative purposes (i.e. compare fuel economy outbound to the return trip). Fleet Management Logs: Fleet management logs are targeted to fleets and fleet owners, and include 12 Fleet Trips and the Driver Event Log (DEL). Fleet Trips are used to summarize trip-to-trip vehicle operation. For example, a Fleet Trip might be designated for a trip from Baltimore to Cleveland, then a 2nd trip designated for Cleveland to Dallas, a 3rd to Atlanta, a 4th back to Baltimore, and so on. Fleet Trips include a Driver I.D. and Bill-of-Landing entered via Co-Pilot, to assist the fleet with record keeping. Co-Pilot is also used to advance to the next Fleet Trip. The trip overwrite process is the same as s, in that the last trip automatically overwrites the first. The DEL time and date stamps specific events that might occur during a trip, such as engine starts-stops, engine protection events, PTO use, overspeeds, etc. This creates a detailed record for the fleet manager. Older events are overwritten as memory becomes filled. Fleet Management Logs are only available using InfoMax software. Service & Maintenance Logs: DataMax includes several service and maintenance related logs, keeping the maintenance manager or service technician abreast of much needed upkeep and repair information. These logs are accessible though VCADS PC Service Support Software. Included is Mack s Maintenance Monitor (see Maintenance Monitor section) which offers customizable maintenance tracking. GuardDog (see Maintenance Monitor section) logging provides the status of routine maintenance items, such as engine oil, wiper, and coolant levels, and air or fuel filter restriction. A Service Trip log provides basic trip information for the service technician. Typically this log is reset using VCADS, and is used to monitor vehicle performance during a service interval or over a defined test period. For example, the technician may reset the Service Trip, and then request that the vehicle be returned in a week, while the Service Trip monitors critical parameters that might be used to help diagnose a problem. Fault & Fault Reporter Logs are used to monitor both active (still occurring) and logged (occurred in the past) faults. Mack s Fault Log reports not only the fault status, but the fault source (i.e. coolant temperature), description (i.e. high temp), fault source ID, number of occurrences, and fault severity. The Fault Reporter provides critical engine or vehicle sensor information in the seconds leading up to and just after a fault occurrence. Up to four separate faults can be logged and reported, two in the engine module and two in the vehicle module. The service technician typically resets the Fault Reporter using VCADS, runs a test route, then uses Fault Reporter to view circumstances surrounding the fault. A typical PTO histogram showing frequency of PTO use for various event durations. 15

3 V-MAC IV s DataMax includes up to 10 pre-defined histograms. Histograms typically show detailed engine or vehicle operation in pre-defined segments or buckets, such as fuel consumed in specific RPM or MPH bands. Histograms can be used to determine things like, Is the engine brake being used effectively in its power band?, or Is engine operation outside of the cruise RPM zone impacting fuel economy? For additional information on histograms, please refer to VCADS literature. Incident Log: The Incident Logs provides information on the engine or vehicle surrounding an incident or accident, such as engine RPM, vehicle MPH, and pedal and switch positions. The information contained in the Incident Log belongs to the customer, but is only accessible through Mack OEM software. Mack provides an Incident Log reporting service. More information regarding this service can be obtained thorough your dealer service department. PID A90 A3K VCADS ID ZXA ZWV NAME DESCRIPTION RANGE DEFAULT Engine Fueled Engine PARAMETERS: DataMax will use this value to determine when the engine is in overspeed above the company s recommended target and will log the total accumulated overspeed and maximum value for the current trip. DataMax will use this value to determine when the engine is in overspeed above the company s recommended target and fuel was being used (rather than because it was going downhill). DataMax will log the total accumulated fueled overspeed and maximum value for the current trip RPM RPM A88 ZX2 Vehicle DataMax will use this value to determine when the vehicle speed exceeds the company s recommended limit under any circumstances. DataMax logs the total accumulated time that the vehicle was in overspeed, the number of occurrences, and the maximum value occurring during the trip MPH 75 A87 A1Y N/A ZX5 ZXM N/A Fueled Vehicle Idle Logging Delay Type DataMax uses this value to determine when the vehicle speed exceeds the company s recommended limit and fuel was being used (rather than because it was going downhill). DataMax logs the total accumulated time that the vehicle was in overspeed during the trip. This function is useful if the company provides incentives to drive below the VLS. DataMax will show idle time and idle fuel after an idle delay period as qualified idle. For example, an owner may want to keep track of trip idle time for incentive purposes, but not count mandatory idling, such as at a stoplight. A 2 minute Idle Logging Delay would only count idle time/fuel when it exceeds 2 continuous minutes. The standard s are automatically logged in every V-MAC vehicle. s can be logged in several ways. The customer can select s to be auto logged on a Daily, Weekly, or Monthly basis MPH 1-15 min Daily/ Weekly/ Monthly Summary 70 2 Monthly Summary C0U ZLC Hour of Day If s have been selected to be auto logged on a daily basis, this feature chooses what hour of the day it shall occur. 0=disable, 1 AMmidnight 0 disable C0V 2LB Day of Week If s have been selected to be auto logged on a weekly basis, this feature chooses what day of the week it shall occur. 0 = disable, Sun-Sat 0 disable C0W ZLA Day of Month If s have been selected to be auto logged on a monthly basis, this feature chooses what day of the month it shall occur. 0 = disable,

4 BENEFITS OF DATAMAX In today's highly competitive heavy-duty trucking industry, maximizing efficiency is critical. Mack s comprehensive on board data-logger/trip recorder, DataMax, gives our customers a valuable tool to use in streamlining their operations. The information collected in DataMax is valuable from the owner-operator, all the way up to the large fleet owner. The driver/owner has the opportunity to review the data gathered while they were driving to assess overall efficiency and find problem areas. The conclusions reached from this assessment can be used to alter future driving habits for increased profitability. Vehicle and engine settings can also be tweaked as a result of information gathered through DataMax to strengthen efficiency. Service and Maintenance Logs are truly a technician s best friend, offering many unique opportunities to diagnose repair issues through Service Trip logs. Faults are easily diagnosed with DataMax, often without the involving a service technician in the process. Incident Logs offer unique insight into the last moments surrounding an incident or serious accident, giving the ability to evaluate the circumstances surrounding the event. WANT TO KNOW MORE? Additional information on selected DataMax data is available using VCADS PC Service Support Software. For example, using VCADS, a technician can view the LOV and Service Trips, view and reset faults, initialize the Fault Reporter, or examine the vehicle s duty cycle in detail by viewing relevant histograms. Consult your dealer's certified V-MAC technician for additional details. Availability of InfoMax fleet management software for selected DataMax analysis will be announced separately. DEFINITIONS OF LOGGED PARAMETERS BOL: Bill of Lading number is the driver's shipping documentation. EHT: Electronic Hand Throttle Use of the speed control functions while not in PTO mode to control engine RPM. Hard Braking: Activation of the service brake that causes a specified deceleration with loss of traction for a specified duration Traction Loss: Vehicle deceleration above a specified threshold for a specified time Trip: An accumulation of statistical and historical data from a given starting point to the present time Qualified Idle: Engine operation at idle speed beyond a specified time, without activation of the Idle Cooldown function. Example, if the Idle Delay timer is set to 5 minutes and the vehicle is idling for 3 minutes, nothing is logged in Qualified Idle. But if it idles more than 5 minutes, the complete time, including the first 5 min, is logged) Total Idle: All engine operation while the vehicle is not moving. True Idle: Engine operation at idle without any PTO, throttle, or EHT use PTO: Power Take Off Data accumulated with the PTO switch on or activated Sweet Spot: The areas designated where the engine achieves its optimum fuel efficiency Over-RPM, MPH: Speeds designated by the customer above which it is desirable to log instances, regardless of fueling Fueled Over-RPM, MPH: Speeds designated by the customer above which is logged, AND the engine or vehicle is being fueled. (Note: This is a lower MPH or RPM setting that the normal overspeed logs. Example: Set Over-MPH to 75 MPH, Fueled Over-MPH to 65 MPH, will log time/ fuel/distance driven over 65 MPH and engine is being fueled, and logs any operation over 75 MPH) Severe Over-RPM: Speed above which may result in engine or powertrain damage. Generally designated by the OEM. 17

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