Materials handling operations are to be made easier with Hyster’s new wireless access monitoring system, Hyster Tracker.
The telemetry offering is designed to enhance productivity and reduce cost and downtime by monitoring and reporting on the performance and use of forklift trucks and container handling trucks in operation.
Francois Serfontein, vice president, Aftermarket EMEA, said: “The Hyster Tracker can restrict access so that only those trained to use that equipment are able to. This helps to increase driver accountability, which can help to improve driving behaviour and is proven to reduce damage to equipment and to stock.”
Hyster’s Tracker also helps to protect assets, control downtime and enables wireless cost tracking through the HysterTracker.com portal, which can be accessed using a desktop, laptop or tablet.
It provides three different levels of monitoring and functionality, including wireless monitoring, access and verifications to suit the application. Hour meter, cost of operation, periodic maintenance, fault codes and impacts can all be tracked.
The wireless access functionality enables idle shutdown and operator access control to prevent operators from leaving running equipment unattended, helping to reduce excess fuel costs.
The wireless verification includes an operator pre-shift checklist with tracking functionality for an onboard, prompt-based verification of equipment issues. Hyster says this helps to reduce expenses and potential downtime.
Hyster Tracker can also be used to support any make of materials handling equipment.
