A Daimler company Lower consumption greater transparency for your bus fleet.
More profit with the click of the mouse. GPS satellite Savings from station to station. Now you can discover untapped potential for savings on bus tours and on public transport with the telematics system from FleetBoard. FleetBoard was developed especially for bus-specific fleet management and is aimed at fleets of public service buses and coaches. FleetBoard services include many features to optimise driving styles and procedures and as a result reduce vehicle wear and fuel consumption and increase the quality of your service. It is possible to achieve fuel savings of up to 10% by precisely analysing the driving style and using this to develop individual training. None of this requires your own computing centre: FleetBoard accesses the vehicle s electronics over the vehicle interface and transfers vehicle and driver data to the FleetBoard server via GSM/GPRS. From there, all important fleet information is available to the bus owner or fleet manager over a secure and password-protected internet connection. GPS tracking Data transmission Data provision on the Internet Vehicle FleetBoard Service Centre Evaluation at the customer
Our know-how supports your fleet. Telematic services to reduce costs and improve service Flat rate for services including GPRS communication costs Easy access any time from around the world Vehicle connection via FMS technology FleetBoard service centre in Daimler s own computing centre Future-proof investment Take advantage of your benefits. Transparency in the fleet Services such as usage analysis and driving records provide more potential for savings and service quality. This can optimise fuel consumption by objectively analyzing the driving style while at the same time still allowing scheduled stops. Optimum vehicle dispatching by using tracking in the fleet The current location of every vehicle can be pin-pointed at any time and the route documented in exact detail. This service also helps FleetBoard contribute to security of the bus fleet, for example, in case of theft. Flexible integration of internal IT systems Web services make it possible to connect FleetBoard to the internal computer IT system. Advantage from day one With a full guarantee, Mercedes-Benz and Setra complete buses can be fully equipped with the FleetBoard system in the factory, and other bus makes can be retrofitted. Easy data access, high data security FleetBoard ensures the easiest data access without the need for additional software as well as maximum security for your data with password protected login and security at bank standards with encrypted data transmission. Never lose sight of the vehicles - GPS positioning shows vehicle positions and tour progress exactly and provides an overview on a digital, global street map.
FleetBoard Vehicle Management Lower costs and increased efficiency for your company. Performance Analysis The FleetBoard Performance Analysis provides detailed information about driving style, from speed and rev count to the amount of harsh braking in one journey. This gives you a realistic basis for evaluation to help reduce fuel consumption and vehicle wear. Trip Records The Trip Records calculate all data related to the daily operations of a bus, such as drive time and idle time, door and ramp status, position and speed. Route optimisation, dispatching security and improved passenger satisfaction from better punctuality are the resulting advantages. The FleetBoard Performance Analysis provides the following information: Distance/time Stop time with engine on/off Economic Driving Style Map Overrevs Average speed Speeding events Harsh braking events Total driving/stopping consumption Number of stops
Service The Service module evaluates operational data, mileage or fuel levels and selected alerts, such as overheating of motor or gear oil, low pressure of motor oil or worn brake linings, and provides the basis for efficient maintenance planning and repairs. Mapping Location and route of the buses at 30-second intervals with 10 minute transmission can be called at anytime and worldwide with the Mapping service. In addition, entry and exit areas can be defined as well as tour events, alerts and status updates. The localisation possibilities also contribute to the security of the bus fleet. Messages The simple, seamless communication from and to the vehicle using Messages minimises your data collection costs. What s more, you can keep your information exchange secure by avoiding unnecessary phone calls and documenting facts. A selection of more than 40 available alerts including: Braking system error Coolant temperature Battery Gear oil temperature Steering error Motor error Transmission error Door and ramp status Passenger signal system ESP enabled Parking brake Bus stop brake
Greater efficiency and transparency. FleetBoard is the ideal partner across the board with numerous benefits that are worth real money on the bottom line: London Online verification of journey and arrival times promises better transparency.
Paris Achieve optimum vehicle dispatching by using vehicle tracking in the fleet.
FleetBoard Time Management Everything under control with tacho management from FleetBoard. The Evaluation and archiving of tachograph data Time Management service ensures optimal usage planning based on current driving and resting times for the bus drivers. This also helps detect infringements early and therefore prevents fines. Working time data can then be directly transferred to the payroll department therefore simplifying internal administration. The Tacho Management service makes the legally required readings and archiving of driver card data very easy. The DEKRA-certified remote download makes it possible to read out the driver cards and mass storage data on the digital tachographs in the bus taking into account all legal requirements. This is a tangible benefit in particular when the driver and bus are gone for a longer period of time. The company card remains where it belongs in the company and not on the bus. Bus FleetBoard Service Centre Bus operation CAN GPRS INTERNET USB Company card The mass memory data is read from the tachograph remotely by headquarters, without the company card in the vehicle, while maintaining data protection. The download manager in the FleetBoard Time Management service shows the time of the last and upcoming downloads. The fleet-wide release of downloads uses the company card, which is inserted in a chip card reader at the company.
Economical and fast. Completely automated download without physically accessing the vehicles Secure storage and archiving in the FleetBoard Service Centre Monitoring of the upcoming and overdue downloads Uniform data format for analysis in third-party systems Fulfilment of legal requirements, such as driving times, rest times Available for all tachographs and vehicles* * only for vehicles with telematics interface and tachographs capable of downloading
FleetBoard installation for fleets of various makes. FleetBoard Installation requirements for FleetBoard hardware is available from the factory for Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses as well as a retrofit for other manufacturers. Conditions for the use of FleetBoard services are: Fahrzeugrechner TiiRec the installation of the on-board computer FleetBoard TiiRec the conclusion of a framework agreement for FleetBoard services activation by FleetBoard support For the connection of the vehicle electronics, the following is required: The standardised FMS interface, which is preinstalled in the factory by major bus manufacturers. The FMS interface can often be retrofitted. The hardware is used to transfer technical data for each vehicle with a vehicle interface. The driver is identified via the inserted FleetBoard driver card or by the driver card inserted in the digital tachograph. The FleetBoard TiiRec is connected with the tachographs via an interface.
Competency in fleet management from one provider. Easily and directly from the factory in the new Mercedes-Benz or Setra bus Also suitable for other bus makes in fleets with mixed vehicles Remote maintenance of the software with regular updates Driver identification with FleetBoard or tachograph driver card With integrated GSM/GPRS modem and GPS receiver
A Daimler company FleetBoard A secure investment in the future Since 2000, Daimler FleetBoard GmbH has been developing and distributing telematic solutions for improved economic efficiency and transparency of vehicle fleets of a variety of makes. FleetBoard sets the standard in this field, both in terms of the scope of its services and sustainability. As a 100% Daimler subsidiary based in Stuttgart, FleetBoard benefits directly from the technical expertise coming from vehicle development. FleetBoard is a DEKRA-tested and certified company for DIN EN ISO 9001:2008. Any further questions? Multilingual support can answer service queries from Monday to Saturday by telephone at +49 (0)711/17-91999 or by e-mail at support@fleetboard.com. Daimler FleetBoard GmbH, 70546 Stuttgart 12/1011 Printed in Federal Republic of Germany/Imprimé en Allemagne