Adapt-A-Lift Forklift Rentals and Sales introduces forklift fleet management system
Adapt-A-Lift Forklift Rentals and Sales has developed and introduced ForkTrack, an advanced forklift fleet management system.
ForkTrack is exclusive to AAL and includes a range of features:
- Digital load gauge
- Safety interlocks
- Engine shutdown timer
- Dash buzzer
- Speed sensor
- Card reader
- Transmission interlock
- Engine vital sensors
- Impact sensing
Digital load gauge
Each time an operator lifts a load, the weight of the load is clearly displayed via the ForkTrack monitor. If a load is greater than the safe working limit, a buzzer will sound and warn the operator. Consecutive loads can be added together to calculate the overall weight lifted.
Safety interlocks
Prevent the forklift from being started unless certain prestart procedures have been completed.
These interlocks include:
- Seat - the operator must first sit in the seat before they can start the forklift
- Seatbelt - the operator must fasten their seatbelt before they can start the forklift
- Handbrake - the operator cannot leave their seat without applying the handbrake (If they do, the dash buzzer will sound)
Engine shutdown timer
To avoid the potentially dangerous situation of vehicles being left running whilst unattended, the Idle Timer shuts down the engine if the vehicle is idle for a predetermined amount of time.
Dash buzzer
The Dash Buzzer is used to alert and warn the operator to anything unsafe happening around them. For example, if they are trying to lift a load that is above the safe working limit, or if they exceed the speed limit.
Speed sensor
The current speed of the vehicle is clearly shown at all times via the ForkTrack monitor. If the speed of the vehicle exceeds the user set maximum speed limit, the driver is alerted via a warning buzzer.
Card reader
In built card reader to ensure that only authorised and accredited drivers are operating site vehicles. Operators must first scan their ID card. If the card is valid, they will hear a beep and will then be able to start the vehicle. Existing on site ID cards can be integrated to work with ForkTrack’s card reader.
Transmission interlock
Transmission Interlock prevents the operator from changing from forward gear to reverse gear (or vice versa) if the speed of the vehicle is above a set speed or set throttle body position. This reduces tyre and transmission wear.
Engine vital sensors
ForkTrack gives fleet managers a clear picture of the performance of each of their vehicle's engines. Vital data such as oil pressure, coolant temperature and hydraulic fluid level is all stored and can be downloaded.
Impact sensing
Highly accurate 2 axis Impact Sensor with two trigger levels to identify significant impact and critical impact, with the option to shut down the vehicle on a critical impact, with restart only after a supervisor unlocks the system with a swipe card.
19-May-2008