1. Introduction to Asset Management

2. What is VisionLink?
Web-based fleet, asset and site productivity management solution, enabled by telematics hardware
Supports multiple users in different locations
Near real-time monitoring of fleet utilization
For mixed fleets, from portable assets to heavy machinery
New and existing equipment

3. The More You Know The More You Earn
VisionLink™ can help your organization:
Understand and improve asset utilization and productivity
Reduce fuel cost and theft
Monitor and improve equipment operations
Employ “predictive” maintenance
Mitigate equipment theft
Make More Effective Decisions!

4. VisionLink powered by Trimble
Provides a telematics solution for a contractor’s mixed fleet of machines and portable assets
Provides site productivity solutions that improve operational performance and accountability on projects

5. Three Software Cornerstones
VisionLink is one of three key products that together deliver the Trimble Connected Site®
Business Center – HCE
VisionLink
Connected Community
Connects portable assets, light and heavy production equipment into the Connected Site

6. Connected Site – Data Flows
SPS & GCS
Systems
Connected Community
Design Systems
Business Center - HCE
VisionLink

7. VisionLink Telematics Devices
VisionLink is facilitated by telematics devices attached to the machine
Telematics hardware incorporates GPS positioning with cellular or Wi-Fi communications technology
Additional sensors (switches) can also be connected to the telematics hardware
Trimble Devices
TrimTrac Pro Locator
SNM940 Connected Site Gateway

8. VisionLink Software VisionLink Software www.myvisionlink.com
Web-based solution
Provides the interface to all of your equipment – at any time from anywhere
Designed for mixed fleet use
Continuously monitors your equipment and generates alerts, reports and dashboards

9. VisionLink Software For equipment without 3D machine control
Asset and Fleet Management Subscription Plans
Basic (Location, Hours, and Maintenance) plan *Required
Utilization plan
Rapid Reporting plan
2D Project Monitoring Subscription Plans
Cycle times
Load counts

10. VisionLink Software For equipment with 3D machine control
Asset and Fleet Management (as previous slide)
Connected Machine option
Wireless data sync (for designs, production data, log files)
GNSS corrections from VRS
GNSS corrections from Internet Base Station Service (IBSS)
3D Project Monitoring Subscription Plan
Intelligent compaction monitoring – Compaction Manager
Progress volumes and surfaces – Volumes Manager

11. Asset and Fleet Management Subscriptions

12. VisionLink Example Quote Sheet
Example Quote Sheet for easier quoting of common configs
Includes recommended list pricing
SITECH Software Solutions Store > Help > Ordering Guides > VisionLink Quote Sample
SITECH Store (Hardware) > Main Section: Telematics > Subsections: Radios / SNM940 > Click the link at the top of the page to view the VisionLink Quote spreadsheet

13. Asset and Fleet Management
2D / 3D Project Monitoring adds value for mixed fleets
Currently VisionLink delivers more asset and fleet management functionality for Cat customers
Information in not currently available on the CAN Bus from OEM manufacturers
Trimble is working with OEMs to develop additional OEM CAN Bus support

14. VisionLink – 3 Levels of Subscription
Asset and Fleet Management Subscriptions
Basic (Location, Hours, and Maintenance) Subscription Plan
Information - 6 hour updates plus events and alerts
For users that require basic equipment monitoring (location, runtime hours only plus basic events)
Utilization Subscription Plan
Information - 1 hour updates plus events and alerts
Idle vs. working time monitoring with more regular updates
Rapid Reporting Subscription Plan
Information - 10 minute updates / 1 minute intervals
For users monitoring equipment dispatch and delivery or truck monitoring with breadcrumb trail as filtered

15. Hourly Updates Status Update Event Update Once every 6 hours
If no events
Location
Date and time
Hours
Event Update
Happens at every event
Ignition on / off
Site entry / exit
Switch open / closed
Start / stop movement
Location at event time
Date and time at event time
Runtime hours
Cat from ECM
Trimble from device runtime calculation

16. Event-Driven Reporting
Ignition On
Site Entry
Site Exit
Ignition off
Switch Open
Switch Closed
Start Movement
Stop Movement

17. Basic (Location, Hours, and Maintenance) Plan
Works with all equipment and all devices
Required for any level of subscription upgrade
Manages the maintenance, location and hours for your equipment

18. VisionLink - Fleet - Overview
Map View
Location
Summary
Data
Sort by Asset ID or Serial Number
Filter By
Account
Site Boundary
Device Type
Manufacturer
Model

19. VisionLink – Fleet - Asset Details
Dashboard
Map Location
Hours
Meter Reading or runtime tracking
Idle / Working
Fluid Analysis
Open Alerts
Events
Watch all assets at a summary level
Drill through to detail as needed

20. VisionLink – Fleet – Asset Trail
Historical asset locations
Track movement
Monitor logistics
Improve operations

21. VisionLink – Alerts - Setup
Setup Alerts
Universal Alerts
Site Boundary
Asset Status
Maintenance
Fluid Analysis
Device Specific Alerts
Fuel Loss
Power Loss
Generator
Load Distance
Project Monitoring
Flagged in VisionLink
Sent by / SMS
Alerts can prevent equipment misuse and theft
Alerts can highlight machine problems early

22. VisionLink – Maintenance - Overview
Setup Schedules
Hour interval
Parts list
Service item checklist
Maintenance history
Monitor Machines
No Service
Upcoming Service
Overdue Service
Improve Planning
Plan Costs
Plan downtime
Plan Service Teams
Watch all machines versus maintenance schedules
Flag machines upcoming, at or past maintenance

23. VisionLink – Maintenance - Intervals
Service Levels
Input manufacturer recommended levels
Custom Intervals
Setup manually
Copy Intervals
No need to do manually for each asset
Track interval vs. expected runtime
Predictive alerts
Track major components separately
Engines, transmissions, etc.
Manage mixed fleet servicing requirements
Connect to ERP / Business Management Systems

24. VisionLink – Maintenance - Checklist
Setup Checklist
Processes to be completed
Enter Service Details
Complete Service
Hours at service
Who completed
Notes
Details
Generate work order for service technicians
Build up an easy access service history
Manage costs and equipment lifecycles

25. VisionLink – Maintenance – Parts
Parts list
For each service
Part numbers
Part descriptions
Ensure field service have parts for machines
Service History for life of machine
Use alerts to track
Track major components
Engines
Transmissions
Eliminate aborted service trips
Plan service when you have parts on hand

26. Manual Maintenance Update date and add location
See manual maintenance assets on the map view
Customers can track all assets in VisionLink even without telematics devices
A complete asset tracking solution for mixed fleets

27. Manual Maintenance – Edit Location
Update location of service by clicking to add a pushpin to the map

28. Utilization Plan
Monitors the utilization of your equipment to reduce fuel costs and equipment depreciation
improve equipment and operator performance

29. VisionLink – Utilization
Runtime
Expected runtime
Idle time
Working time
Efficiencies
Compare
Same machine type
Different machine types
Operators
Create best practices
Optimize operations
Working Time plus Idle Time = Run Time
Working Time = Time Moving with engine running
Idle time = Time not moving with Engine Running
Run Time = Ignition Off – Ignition On
Equipment efficiency is your greatest cost factor
Increase utilization, reduce fuel and operating costs, increase production
Decrease unnecessary equipment depreciation

30. VisionLink – Work Definitions
Device Configuration
Idle vs. Working
Movement
Set threshold
Common for moving assets
Switches
Common for stationary assets
Excavator / crusher
Movement and Switches
Either / Or

31. VisionLink – Utilization – Fuel Burn
Estimated fuel burn rates
Input for:
Idle
Working
Fuel burned
Compare
Same type of machine
Different types of machine
Operators
Create best practices
Improve fuel cost management
Fuel is a major cost factor in your business
Optimize machine / operator / project performance

32. Rapid Reporting Plan 1 minute updates every 10 minutes
Provides a trail as filtered
Dispatch operations and equipment or materials delivery
Only available on SNM940

33. TirePulse Overview Requires SNM940 with Health subscription
TirePulse hardware (TG900 gateway / TP910 or TP920 sensors)
Preventative maintenance for tires – a major expense
Notification of over- or under-inflation that cause wear and fuel inefficiencies

34. TirePulse Hardware

35. Enabling TirePulse in VisionLink
Must have Device Configuration permissions
Administration > Device Configuration > Tire Monitoring tab

36. TirePulse in VisionLink
Three Indicators
P = Pressure (PSI, BAR, or kPa)
T = Temperature (F or C)
S = Sensor Status

37. TirePulse Example Motor Grader

38. TirePulse Potential Alerts

39. TirePulse Alerts
Alerts sent immediately allowing operator to stop and schedule maintenance
Over pressure by 20%
Under pressure by 25%
Over temperature 194F / 90C
Low Sensor Battery
Not Available – sensor not reporting

40. VisionLink Telematics Devices
Caterpillar Devices
VisionLink is facilitated by telematics devices attached to the machine
Telematics hardware incorporates GPS positioning with cellular or Wi-Fi communications technology
Telematics equipment also connects to the Electronic Control Module (ECM) of the machine to receive machine health, operating metrics, diagnostic, and fault code information
Additional sensors (switches) can also be connected to the telematics hardware
Product Link – PL121, 321, 420, 421, 522, 523

41. Additional Caterpillar Functions
Fleet Overview – Product Family Filter
Asset Dashboard – Fuel Level, Lifetime Fuel, Fuel Use (Last Day, Week, Month), Diagnostics
Maintenance – Intervals setup, checklists and part lists populated, integrated with Cat parts store
Health – Fault Codes, Oil Sampling
Utilization – Fuel burn rates from ECM

42. Scheduled Reports
Schedule any report to be delivered daily, weekly, or monthly
Or generate on demand as before
Name, save, and edit scheduled reports
Get important information delivered automatically via
Eliminates logging into VisionLink to extract information
More automated business practices

43. Scheduled Reports - Manage Reports Wizard
Create new report – on demand or scheduled
Edit / Delete functions
Columns can be sorted

44. Scheduled Reports - Delivery tab
Select the scheduling option – Daily, Weekly, Monthly

45. Scheduled Reports - Email sample
Reports are ed as a downloadable link
Reduces inbox size impact

46. VisionLink Mobile - Location
Last known location of assets
Find nearby assets, assets by site or group
Better awareness of asset locations in the field

47. VisionLink Mobile – Service Due
Find nearby assets with service upcoming or overdue
Complete maintenance intervals in the field
Keep better track of maintenance directly in the field

48. VisionLink Mobile – Complete Service
Service technicians can complete service reports in the field
No need to transfer information to the office
Reduce paper trails and errors

49. VisionLink Mobile – Fault Codes
Find assets with recent fault events
Improve health of the fleet with awareness in the field

50. VisionLink Mobile – Utilization Hours
Find assets with high idle times or no runtime
Optimize your fleet operation and profitability using information in the field

51. VisionLink Mobile - Alerts
Find assets with open alerts
Identify issues more quickly and take action immediately

52. Customer Value Proposition
Information When You Need It
Get the details needed to run your business
Automatic reporting of billable hours and productivity data
Lower Owning / Operating Costs
Monitor and manage idle time and estimate fuel usage
Avoid costly machine failures
Extend machine life through proactive maintenance and identification of harsh operation
Improve your bidding position
Increased Productivity
Keep jobs on schedule
Know where your fleet is
Identify over and under-utilized assets
Improve logistics for fuel, transportation and service dispatch
Maximize asset up-time
Safety and Risk Management
Monitor unauthorized areas through geographic fencing
Identify opportunities for operator training

53. Asset and Fleet Management Subscription Plans

54. Subscription Plans Universal (base subscription plan) Utilization
(upgrade plan requires Universal subscription)
6-Hour Updates (SNM940)
30-Minute Update (TrimTrac)
Increases to 1 Hour Updates
Runtime Hours / Meter Hours
Run Time, Working Time, Idle Time Reporting
Asset Location (XY)
Event Driven Reporting
Ignition On / Off Events
Geofence Entry / Exit (SNM940 Only)
Scheduled Maintenance
(SNM940 only)
Alert Generation
Digital Switches (up to 3)
Estimated Fuel Level
Total Idle Time for Day
SNM940 or TrimTrac
SNM940 Only

55. Rapid Reporting Subscription Plan
(upgrade plan)
Requires Universal Subscription
Adds
1 Minute Positions
Reported Every Ten Minutes
Does Not Require Cell Plan update
SNM940 Only

56. VisionLink Support VL_Support@trimble.com Americas (Westminster, CO)
(South America)
Europe, Africa, Middle East
(Germany)
Asia Pacific & China
(Australia)
(India)