As more mining, and gas sites across the country push for mandatory IVMS for any vehicle entering their site, contractors are being told they must comply to work there.
This sounds like a fairly reasonable request on the face of it, but sometimes contractors only have a very short-term contract on site. In this instance hardwiring a full-blown IVMS unit into their vehicle seems a little unreasonable, especially if the contractor is using a hired vehicle.
This is where the prospect of a portable IVMS unit shines through as the more sensible alternative. Our portable IVMS units have become more advanced over the years as technology, and requirements have increased. Today’s portable IVMS units can now truly give you nearly all the information a traditional installation would provide with a few caveats and exceptions.
What a portable IVMS is capable of:
- Communications over 4G LTE Cat-M1 NB-IoT, and optional Iridium
- Live tracking
- Trip tracking
- Speeding events on public road with public speed limits
- Harsh events (Braking, Cornering, Acceleration)
- Driver ID
- Panic button
- Driver Fatigue with in-cab alerts
- Top Speed with in-cab alert
- In-Cab speed alerts within Geofenced locations
- Local Geozone storage, and recognition on the device
- Full suite of reports
Portable IVMS capability comes with these caveats:
- Impact, harsh events, and roll-over detection require the unit to be fixed in place to be most reliable (Velcro tape can be used to preserve its portability)
- Seatbelt pickup requires a seatbelt sensor to be installed. This can be plugged in, and out of the device with the sensor left in the vehicle. (Seatbelt pickups do not require any power feed or tampering with any of the vehicle’s electronics)
Portable IVMS can’t pick up:
- RPM
- Over-revving
- Cruise control activation
- 4WD engagement
Given that so much of what is required to be compliant on site with IVMS is covered by a portable IVMS device, a portable IVMS does a pretty good job covering almost all of the mandatory requirements. With Digicore portable IVMS units starting for as little as $300 ex GST per unit, being plug-and-play and offering no lock-in-contract pay-per-month subscriptions. It really does make staying IVMS compliant on site an easy decision, with very few reasons not to have IVMS – no matter how long your contract is, or whether you own the vehicle or not. Give Digicore a call and let us help you keep you IVMS compliant when you need to be, with the ability to switch it off and take it out when you don’t.
“In the civil & mining sector, efficiency and safety are our top priorities. Digicore has been a cornerstone of our operations, providing us with cutting-edge IVMS solutions. What impresses us the most is their ability to comprehend our unique challenges and design solutions that are both effective and cost-efficient. Their after-sales support is exceptional - always reachable, always proactive. It's a pleasure to partner with such a trustworthy, 100% Australian owned company.”
“We have worked with Digicore for over the last 10 years and at every stage they have come up with innovative and price effective ways in which to help our business. As we grew, our demands grew and Dan from Digicore continued to provide excellent service and the best products.”
“I want to say thank you for the phenomenal service and input Digicore has had, it has been particularly helpful in providing input to our business IVMS plans. Your team were incredibly professional and Digicore IVMS 2.0 is a very impressive solution.”
“We started with a large tracking company and got locked in before discovering their units didn't have the functions we required. We switched to Digicore and we couldn't be happier. The product is excellent, pricing is very competitive but more importantly their product knowledge and support is second to none.”