Carrier Transicold has launched a significant update to its Carrier Lynx fleet telematics platform, providing enhanced insights into transport refrigeration unit (TRU) performance and easier tracking and monitoring of connected vehicles.
According to the company, this update delivers powerful new analytics and remote diagnostic capabilities for Carrier Transicold TRUs. It also supports dry van telematics, electric TRUs, the latest sensor technology and API integrations that provide instant access to real-time information, such as location, temperature and TRU performance within customers’ existing fleet management systems.
“The Lynx Fleet platform takes TRU visibility and control to the next level with unprecedented insights and the ability to optimize performance like never before,” says James Brand, senior digital product manager for Lynx Fleet Telematics. “It gives fleet managers the data and intelligence they need to make performance-based decisions about operations, maintenance and cold-chain compliance.”
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Carrier states the Lynx Fleet platform has new features designed to help fleets improve operational efficiencies and streamline their telematics services:
- TRU Health helps users manage service activity based on TRU performance rather than relying on calendar alerts and manual checks. Key indicators are consolidated into a single dashboard, providing a clear, at-a-glance view of which TRUs, systems and individual components require attention. TRU Health assessments include battery voltage, fuel levels, active alarms, engine run-hours, time spent in continuous and start-stop modes, door metrics and more. Lynx Fleet also leverages data from thousands of other units on the network to provide important context to individual TRU Health scores.
- Lynx Fleet’s new telematics module is made for the demands of temperature-controlled fleets in North America. It supports cellular or dual-mode satellite-cellular communications and features a rechargeable battery, providing up to 10 days of reporting when no vehicle power is available. The new module can accommodate up to five temperature sensors for multizone reefers and uses CAN bus and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for faster, more reliable wireless connections.
- Lynx Fleet now supports GPS and telematics sensors for dry vans and other equipment, including TRUs from other manufacturers. Customers with a mix of vehicle types and TRU suppliers can track asset location, temperature and more, all from the Lynx Fleet platform, and avoid the workflow disruptions and extra costs associated with multiple telematics subscriptions and integrations.
- With Lynx Fleet’s new API toolkit, Lynx Fleet data can be shared with most major transportation management systems. Lynx Fleet’s API toolkit provides a comprehensive overview of all refrigerated assets, integrating Carrier Transicold TRUs with telematics-equipped units from other providers, regardless of the manufacturer.
- Lynx Fleet is designed with battery-electric TRUs in mind. It works seamlessly with Carrier Transicold’s eCool eTRU product line and has unique features for tracking battery voltage, temperature, charging cycles and battery health history.
Lynx Fleet hardware comes standard on Carrier Transicold X4 and Vector 8000 trailer and rail units, and it can be field-installed on most Carrier Transicold truck and trailer TRUs. Peripheral components, such as fuel sensors, temperature probes, door switches and solar panels, can be specified as needed. Carrier adds Lynx Fleet requires a data plan and commissioning by an authorized Carrier Transicold dealer.
Finally, Carrier notes Lynx Fleet delivers a distinct advantage over other telematics providers by leveraging the support of Carrier Transicold’s dealer network with 180 locations across North America.
