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operator-induced faults can be resolved with a simple phone call to the bridge cab by a technician. Technicians can see the fault confronting the operator and talk them through the fix without any need to travel to the gate. An operation essential to saving fuel, saving money, and reducing pollution is the timely connection of the gate-mounted pre-conditioned air unit and 400Hz GPU. These two pieces of equipment allow the shut down of the fuel-guzzling aircraft APU. A key metric for airlines and airports is the connection and activation of pcair and gpu units within a specified time from aircraft parking, often around two minutes. With telematics monitoring this critical operational practice can be precisely monitored and reported on to all levels of interested management. This helps ensure the quickest, most efficient aircraft turns possible. A number of airlines and facilities use the JBT system to carefully track the performance of equipment and personnel during these time-sensitive and cost- impactful activities.
available that can assist with fleet management and significantly reduce the management burden. Some of the important capabilities of the JBT iOPS telematics and monitoring systems include: ■
GeoFencing: the ability to restrict the movement of GSE to designated areas on the airport. Keep the GSE vehicles where they are needed, ready to service flights.
A key metric for airlines and airports is the connection and activation of pcair and gpu units within a specified time from aircraft parking.
a single trip, or, even better, call someone at the gate to do a quick, effortless fix – like unkinking the pcair hose. The power of this information reduces downtime, improves equipment availability, helps keep the APU shut down, and saves money while keeping travellers happy.
Equipment does, of course, need repair. Components fail, breakers trip, hoses kink and so forth. Fortunately, JBT iOPS telematics is capable of registering faults even down to the component level. Pre- conditioned air compressors can be individually monitored, breakers checked for status, even head pressures and other metrics can be used to identify a kinked pcair hose. Armed with this information, technicians can travel to the gate with the proper tools and parts to effect the repair in
Similar benefits are available to equipment and systems throughout the airport. Telematics monitoring can be applied to baggage systems, central chiller plants, air handling units, and more with the result being labour and cost savings.
What about mobile equipment? Increasingly, we see airports around the world managing the use of ground support equipment fleets. Fleet management for deicers, cargo loaders, pushback tractors, mobile stairs and more can be a new and daunting task for airport management. Fortunately, telematics solutions are
GeoLocation: this is the ability to know, exactly, where on the apron a particular unit of GSE is located. In another study conducted by JBT, it found that customers were renting equipment because they had lost track of where their own assets were located. Telematics solutions can avoid this waste of company resources.
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Access control: only allow trained personnel to operate your GSE. Using access/ identity badges, GSE can be set up to only operate when approved cards are used for starting the vehicle.
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Speed control/accident detection: iOPS telematics from JBT can be set up to monitor and control the speed of GSE. It can also detect impacts and accidents and, with access control, identify the operator. This can help reduce accidents, improve safety on the ramp, and identify training needs.
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Engine status: keep track of fuel levels, battery charge states, engine temp, deicing fluid levels and temps and more. Know the readiness of equipment throughout the day.
The technology now exists to effectively and easily monitor the equipment and operations at the airport. Suitable for fixed as well as mobile equipment, telematics solutions can assist in keeping equipment operational, meeting performance and operational metrics –monitoring the use and status of assets and more with all this information available on mobile and laptop devices for total user convenience. Telematics, like the iOPS system from JBT AeroTech, are all about saving money, creating a safer work place, enhancing the traveller’s experience and reducing overall carbon emissions. ●
JBT iOPS telematics is capable of registering faults even down to the component level. Pre-conditioned air compressors can be individually monitored and breakers can be checked for status.
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