Get FinancingLink-Belt Cranes & Telematics
Telematics capabilities are among the most sought-after features in modern construction equipment. Link-Belt cranes have a relatively long history with telematics amenities. For example, the company partnered with A1A Software in 2012 to develop the iCraneTrax telematics portal. And since 2017, every new Link-Belt crane is telematics-capable, and of course many older models also support telematics.
The More You Know
Bruce Kabalen, Link-Belt manager of marketing and technical communication, says, “Telematics is no longer [just] a nice option. It has become a tool for the owner to maximize their equipment investment by monitoring fuel use up to component wear and predictive maintenance.” Cranes equipped with Link-Belt Pulse, for example, deliver basic information, such as location, operating hours, odometers, and fuel to help owners and operators improve safety and maintenance.
Link-Belt indicates that all data points and fault codes for each machine are proprietary to the crane owner. According to a recent Link-Belt press release, “the crane owner can determine whether they share the data with their Link-Belt distributor and/or Link-Belt.” And from iCraneTrax.com, it’s easy for owners to check out valuable crane information.
Pulse 2.0
Link-Belt recently released a 2.0 update to its Pulse software that allows you to remotely service and update a crane’s software. The Pulse software features Wi-Fi connectivity and uses the serial number of the unit to determine whether any updates are available. Owners can perform software maintenance in the field without a single service call, or the need to bring the crane into the shop.
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Source: Link-Belt