EPC Vehicle Fleet Tracking Update Nomeneta Saili GIS/RS Conference, Fiji, 2011

Overview Updates/New developments Applications Future Development Challenges

Update 80 vehicles tracked General EPC staff now trained to use the tracking system and access via web browser within EPC LAN

New Developments Driver Identification system in place Alerts Schedule Reports

Driver Identification system Allows reporting of driver identity via tracking system. e.g. Driver name, License Number etc. Tags are configurable Uses RFID tag and Reader Tag Reader Tag

Alerts Alert any EPC user via of when an alarm is triggered Alert Alert on System for vehicle number 200 when enter PMU Store

Schedule Vehicle Reports Schedule the ing of Vehicle reports to EPC Users Example Daily Over Speed Report to key EPC staff on a daily basis

Application Dispatching Driver trip log Unauthorized after hour vehicle use Power Switching

Dispatching Use by EPC staff to dispatch EPC vehicles to point of interest such as faults, meter reconnection/disconnection and new/repair streetlight

Dispatch Screen Shot Search Point of interest (consumer name, meter number, pole number) Vehicle number 237 closest at 5km Fault Location Job Log

Driver trip log Replace manual/paper vehicle trip log

Unauthorized after hour vehicle use System captures all EPC vehicles in operation outside of EPC Garages from 5pm-8am that are not authorized to work after hours

Power Switching Use by Generation staff to coordinate power switching. Application map from Geoserver showing switch location and HV feeders color coded

Power Switching Screen Shot Switch Generation Vehicles (Green) HV Feeder Colour Coded Additional GIS Layers

Generation Switch Montior

Future Developments/Extensions Mobile Navigation Dispatch System (pre testing) Allows EPC staff at base to send job to Garmin Personal Navigation Device (PND) in vehicle for field staff to drive to point of interest without the need for direction from base staff with access to the system. Vehicle Access System Extension of Driver Identification system that combines RFID and Relay (Engine cut) to ensure the right driver tag is read before engine starts SMS text alerts Alert Key EPC staff on their cell phone of critical vehicle events such as stolen vehicles or accidents Fuel Sensor Realtime monitor of fuel use.

Mobile Navigation Dispatch System (pre testing) Garmin PNDGarmin FMI CableTracking Device Send Job to driver from tracking system to EPC Field Staff Via Tracking Device - > Garmin FMI Cable - > Garmin PND

Challenges Tamper A few tamper cases. Mostly new drivers who didn’t know there were anti-tamper measures in place Lack of an Official Vehicle Use Policy EPC Vehicle Tracker is the tool for vehicle management but it needs a guide/policy to guide its use. One rule for all and not ad hoc rules that apply to some but not others.

Thank you/Faafetai MIS/GIS Officer EPC Drivers