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HOW TO APPLY ABUSE
PREVENTION TECHNOLOGY
Patel points out Access Control Group's
solutions utilize both impact monitoring
sensors and gyro to measure turn angles.
"If the operators have a collision or take
sharp turns, which may be deemed unsafe,
our telematics system Vital or Advanced
will record those events with date/time
stamps, location and operator ID," he says.
"Since the system is cloud-connected,
alarms and alerts will be sent to our cloud
platform AssetPro 360 immediately," Patel
adds. "AssetPro 360 can seamlessly integrate with an organization's preexisting
maintenance software to provide enterprise-wide visibility. Depending on preference, an email or text message can be sent
to the desired personnel for timely action.
Optionally, the equipment can be locked
down to prevent further damage."
In addition to preventing abuse, telematics also adds a sense of accountability.
"When operators scan their badge or
enter a PIN, they leave a 'fingerprint.' Once
they know anything that happens to the
equipment during their log-in period is
linked to their records, 70-80 percent of
operators will change their behavior," Patel
says. "The ones who don't can be coached,
trained or disciplined as each incident is
linked to the operator."
Additional benefits of sensors and
telematics, notes Sanz, includes equipment
availability and timely turnarounds; safety
for staff, equipment and infrastructure;
reduction of non-scheduled inspection/
maintenance; reduction in fuel usage; and
reduction of cost of short-term rentals.
With driver accountability in place, longer term benefits could mean behavioral
change of operators and overall procedures,
in general. Plus, overall efficiency, profitability and reputation can also improve.
Adveez also makes use of Internet of
Things (IoT) technology as a tool to prevent
abuse and follow-up on equipment usages
and driver behaviors, Moulinier explains.
Adveez offers a hands-free access control device, that provides real-time data on
the person driving a piece of equipment.
"It will monitor all its operations and
usage during working hours, empowering the
driver with its equipment," Moulinier says.
Adveez's FAMA device provides realtime GSE data, including when the equip-

18 GROUND SUPPORT WORLDWIDE

Fleet managers have several options when looking to incorporate
telematics and other advancements into their operation.
By Josh Smith
Ground support equipment of all varieties can benefit from abuse prevention
technology in some manner.
"All types of GSE - motorized and non-motorized - are in principle able to utilize
sensor information to prevent abuse," says Garcia Sanz, commercial manager
aviation services at Undagrid.
However, Sanz notes that due to their nature, various types of GSE sensors may
generate different information.
Arun Patel, CEO of Access Control Group, says his company's telematics
solutions can be installed on any piece of GSE, regardless of type, make or age.
The technology can be implemented as an aftermarket solution or installed by an
original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
"In over 80 percent of the cases, telematics are installed as an aftermarket solution," Patel says. "OEMs can easily install at the factory, which can reduce the
cost of installation and avoid logistics of installation planning at GSE shops."
Matthias Moulinier, product line manager at Adveez, says his company recommends its components be installed by an OEM but adds they can be installed
on site as well. During the installation, Adveez representatives ensure the device
and all cables are safely secured and seal for maximum security.
"The best way to prevent and eliminate equipment abuse is to install the device
and IoT technology directly in the GSE factory," Moulinier advises.
Dan Boucher, president at Powertrain Control Solutions (PCS), says customers
have utilized his company's electronic transmission components as aftermarket
kits. However, some have opted to customize the solution for new equipment.
"We can dial in the parameters that you'd like set and we can go back to the OE
and have that installed on new equipment that you're buying," he says.
According to Rod Gray, director and vice president of ground power at AERO
Specialties, mostly motive powered equipment or equipment used in relation to
motive power is commonly abused, so his company has solutions to make those
operations safer.
"Any equipment that is towed is also exposed to abuse and force limiting tow
vehicles could have a positive effect here," Gray says.
He adds the company's SiPsHitch system is retrofittable on any traditional tractor
and can be easily installed on site.
As technology continues to improve, the ability to capitalize on abuse prevention
technology will increase.
"As the technology scales up on all the equipment, you have the ability to have
control systems that are monitoring or ensuring the operator is operating it to
the protocols that are put in place by the airline," Boucher explains. "The newer
equipment is so advanced with programmable technology, they can be programmed to make sure the operator is operating it safely."

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