Modem "Cold Chain" Features:
Information | Description | Benefit to customer |
Flexible installation practices | New trailers: standard fitting of modem in the trailer manufacturing production line.
| Reduced vehicle downtime during installation. |
Power connection | Direct modem or sensor connection to reefer engine (optional). | Detect if reefer engine turned on/off.
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Wide operational temperature range | Overall modem device operational temperature range of -40°C to +85°C. | Modem continues to function in extreme climates. |
Sensor "Cold Chain" Features:
Sensor Name | Description | Benefit to customer |
Wireless sensors | No more cables and connectors between the modem and sensors. | Quick installation.
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Over-the-air software maintenance and upgradeability | Updates made remotely by GE VeriWise™ experts. | Take advantage of the latest software versions. Eliminates need for technicians to program modem on-site, thus reducing vehicle downtime. |
Integration with reefer controller *
| Access information about reefer engine, including Set Point, operating mode, defrost, engine running hours, alarm codes (shutdown), battery voltage, oil pressure, coolant temperature and fuel level (optional) - for Carrier Transicold and Thermo King reefer asset models. | Receive immediate warning of equipment breakdown.
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Temperature sensors | Up to 3 sensors installed in single or multi compartments. | Real-time temperature readings from inside trailer to improve control over your freight condition. |
Door sensor | Detection of real-time door opening and closing. | Detect change in temperature caused by door openings. |
Truck ID * | Identification of truck through wireless pairing. | Matching trucks to trailers for efficient fleet management and planning. |
User Interface "Cold Chain" Features:
Functionality | Description | Benefit to customer |
Cold Chain performance analysis* | Unique new decisioning reports that are customised to your needs.
| Review individual asset or overall fleet Cold Chain performance and set improvement targets.
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Pre-defined alerts
| User-defined alarms that alert you to potential problems or specific events. Can be delivered through the user interface, via email or as an SMS text message. | Be alerted immediately to temperature problems.
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Alert Logbook | Overview of historical alerts. | Keep track of who did what and when. |
Activity/Trip reports * | Clear summary of individual asset or overall fleet activity. | Overview of Cold Chain statistics which can be used in claim mitigation. |
Additional "Cold Chain" Services
Service | Brief Description |
Reefer engine integration * | Through GE's official partnership with leading reefer manufacturers, Carrier Transicold and Thermo King, GE VeriWise™ has compatibility with current reefer equipment by the unique protocol integration between our modem and reefer controllers *. |
Consultancy Services, FleetAdvice™ | Using GE VeriWise™ diagnostics and reports, FleetAdvice™ experts from TIP Trailer Services use Lean Six Sigma methodology and tools to identify improvement opportunities to help your business grow strategically, efficiently and profitably. |
Installation, repair and maintenance support | Comprehensive European workshop network:
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| Specialised European customer support service, open 24/7, in multiple languages. |
Telematics expertise |
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For further information on the unique extended services provided by GE VeriWise™, click here.
* In development
