Material Handling Telematics
Improve safety, increase powered industrial vehicle (PIV) and operator productivity, and reduce costs
An Extensive Range of Products
We offer an extensive range of products tailored exclusively for your needs, catering to businesses of all sizes, from small companies to large enterprises. Our solutions are designed to enhance your forklift fleet management capabilities, ensuring efficient and safe operations.
Key Features
- Integrated micro-computer with highly configurable firmware to accommodate any wireless communication needs
- Installs on virtually any industrial material handling equipment (forklifts, tow tractors, etc.)
- Supports nearly all wireless access control ID types and a keypad for entry
- Constant wireless connectivity not required
- Various optional sensors available (GPS, impact, speed/distance, loaded/unloaded, pedestrian proximity detection, etc.)
- Provides electronic, multi-lingual safety checklists
- All components (antennae, card reader, etc.) protected inside the Forklift Gateway
Forklift Gateway (VAC)
Industrial truck fleet and operator management
The Forklift Gateway (VAC) provides wireless, automated tracking, monitoring, management and control of powered industrial vehicles and their operators, making it an integral component of a fleet tracking system. The device is securely mounted and seamlessly integrated into forklifts or other industrial vehicles. It effectively manages access privileges for vehicle access control, based on unique driver identification, determining who, when, and how individuals can interact with the vehicle.
Upon successful authentication, the Forklift Gateway (VAC) enforces mandatory pre-use forklift inspections, to ensure compliance with forklift safety checklist and forklift maintenance checklist, guaranteeing adherence to safety protocols. It establishes a connection with a machine-learning impact sensor, mounted on the forklift frame, enabling detection of potential damage. Moreover, it continuously monitors key performance data of the forklift to facilitate optimization and maintenance controls, further enhancing forklift control by ensuring operational efficiency and safety. For added functionality, the Forklift Gateway (VAC) offers the flexibility to connect with optional external sensors and cameras, including DVR, speed, load, GPS location, pedestrian proximity detection, etc.
The Forklift Gateway (VAC) can integrate with Powerfleet’s SaaS-based fleet intelligence platform that ingests, processes, and enriches data from every asset, vehicle, and person, and helps realize improved maintenance and performance.
Our product lineup offers a range of versions tailored to meet diverse customer needs, accommodating various requirements and preferences. Contact our dedicated sales team to explore the variants available for the Forklift Gateway.
Key Features
- Integrated micro-computer with highly configurable firmware to accommodate any wireless communication needs
- Installs on virtually any industrial material handling equipment (forklifts, tow tractors, etc.)
- Supports nearly all wireless access control ID types and a keypad for entry
- Constant wireless connectivity not required
- Various optional sensors available (GPS, impact, speed/distance, loaded/unloaded, pedestrian proximity detection, etc.)
- Provides electronic, multi-lingual safety checklists
- All components (antennae, card reader, etc.) protected inside the Forklift Gateway
Pedestrian Proximity Detection
AI-enabled vision system for pedestrian and vehicle safety warning
The advanced vision system significantly enhances safety measures by proactively preventing accidents, bolstering pedestrian safety, and mitigating potential damage to industrial vehicles. Using automatic object detection, it identifies people and industrial vehicles, alerting operators to potential hazards and imminent danger, thus promoting a safety-focused workplace and maintaining safety standards.
The system can include up to three vehicle-powered cameras equipped with embedded artificial intelligence that can identify select objects. It also features front and rear indicator lights that emit audible and visual warnings when objects breach the vehicle path. A central wiring box powers the cameras and connects inputs and outputs for zone detection. When linked to our Forklift Gateway, camera outputs capture event details like breach location, time, and driver identification.
The Pedestrian Proximity Detection system identifies potential risks without reliance on special apparel or wearable tags, ensuring universal and reliable safety. It alerts drivers and pedestrians to avoid health and safety issues and provides management with quantifiable analytics for coaching best practices.
It can integrate with Powerfleet’s SaaS-based platform that ingests, processes, and enriches data from every asset, vehicle, and person. It helps decrease safety incidents by triggering speed and access control, detection of high-risk areas by identifying near-miss events, driver coaching, and more.
Key Features
- No need for special apparel or wearable tags
- Image capture of events
- Up to 5 areas of escalating severity options provide advanced warning and critical action based on proximity to the vehicle
- Activation based on direction of travel to avoid nuisance alarms
- Visual and audible driver notification of risk
- Integration with telematics solutions for vehicle control, mapping, and analysis of events
- 120° field of view per camera
Key Features
- No need for special apparel or wearable tags
- Image capture of events
- Dual area option provides advanced warning and critical action based on proximity to the vehicle
- Activation based on direction of travel to avoid nuisance alarms
- Visual and audible driver notification of risk
- Integration with telematics solutions for vehicle control, mapping, and analysis of events
- 120° field of view per camera
Key Features
- Saves video capturing events, and on-demand with wired remote control
- Continuous looping recording
- Cloud connected devices support automated event notifications
- Cameras are IP69K waterproof rated
- High-quality night recording using IR vision
- 128GB SD storage capacity, record up to 200 hours of footage
- 1080p or 720p recording resolution
- Masking feature (blurring faces and vehicle numbers) can be enabled to keep privacy intact
- Key locked to prevent unauthorized access to SD card
Digital Video Recorder
Looping DVR with event-triggered video clips
The Digital Video Recorder is designed for forklifts and industrial material handling equipment. This powerful system comprises a central DVR and up to 4 compatible cameras, continuously recording during vehicle operation. When connected to our Forklift Gateway, the DVR automatically saves video clips capturing events like impacts, providing a comprehensive record of before, during, and after incidents. Additionally, operators can manually trigger video clips, allowing proactive monitoring of material conditions during facility navigation and trailer loading.
The system serves multiple purposes, including operator monitoring for identifying bottlenecks and problem areas, detecting damaged materials and equipment, verifying accident claims, and providing opportunities for operator coaching.
The Digital Video Recorder can be used offline, by reviewing SD card recordings, or can have cellular or Wi-Fi connectivity options to integrate with Powerfleet’s SaaS-based fleet intelligence platform. The platform provides notifications as well as the option to quickly review events without having to pull the Digital Video Recorder’s SD Card.
Key Features
- Saves video capturing events, and on-demand with wired remote control
- Continuous looping recording
- Cloud connected devices support automated event notifications
- Cameras are IP69K waterproof rated
- High-quality night recording using IR vision
- 128GB SD storage capacity, record up to 200 hours of footage
- 1080p or 720p recording resolution
- Masking feature (blurring faces and vehicle numbers) can be enabled to keep privacy intact
- Key locked to prevent unauthorized access to SD card
Speed Manager
Event-based, automatic forklift speed control
The Speed Manager is an on-board device, mounted on the forklift that automatically reduces the vehicle’s maximum speed in response to specific qualifying events.
The device receives inputs from various devices and sensors also mounted on the vehicle, triggering the Speed Manager to restrict the throttle speed to one of two levels.
By proactively reducing the vehicle’s speed prior to a potential collision, this preventive measure effectively averts incidents. Following an event, the system decelerates the vehicle, facilitating thorough inspections and assessments to ensure proper evaluation.
Key Features
- Compatible with electronic throttles (Fly-by-Wire)
- Reduces speed automatically based on events (e.g., impacts, collision avoidance incursion, safety non-compliance)
- Enables managers to set two speeds
- Controls speed in both forward and backward direction
- Designed to fit most make and model forklifts with electronic devices
- Does not affect heavy hydraulic lifting operations and performance
Key Features
- Compatible with electronic throttles (Fly-by-Wire)
- Reduces speed automatically based on events (e.g., impacts, collision avoidance incursion, safety non-compliance)
- Enables managers to set two speeds
- Controls speed in both forward and backward direction
- Designed to fit most make and model forklifts with electronic devices
- Does not affect heavy hydraulic lifting operations and performance
Key Features
- Waterproof, easy-to-read LCD display
- Designed for heavy industrial use.
- Optional external audible alarm when weight limit is exceeded
- Accurate to +/- 2% of the forklift capacity (Forklift Scale)
- Accurate to +/- 0.2% of the forklift capacity (i.e., +/- 4.5 Kg for a 2268 Kg rated forklift (similar to load cell solutions). (Forklift Scale Precise)
- Time stamped data can be extracted with Wi-Fi, direct printer connection, USB stick and SD card (Forklift Scale Precise)
Forklift Scales
On-board forklift hydraulic weighing scales
Powerfleet offers two models of scales for forklifts and other material handling equipment. These scales enable tracking of production data and freight loads, while differing in their precision percentage.
The Forklift Scales are equipped with an easy-to-read LCD screen, which indicates a load’s calculated weight and bar graph of the load’s status. With the scales, shipments will not exceed trailer capacity, waybills are in line with actual weight, lift truck capacity is not exceeded, and material inventory matches actual weight.
Developed to withstand rugged applications, the Forklift Scales fit seamlessly to most makes and models of forklifts and other material handling equipment.
Key Features
- Waterproof, easy-to-read LCD display
- Designed for heavy industrial use.
- Optional external audible alarm when weight limit is exceeded
- Accurate to +/- 2% of the forklift capacity (Forklift Scale)
- Accurate to +/- 0.2% of the forklift capacity (i.e., +/- 4.5 Kg for a 2268 Kg rated forklift (similar to load cell solutions). (Forklift Scale Precise)
- Time stamped data can be extracted with Wi-Fi, direct printer connection, USB stick and SD card (Forklift Scale Precise)
Forklift Safety Lights
Pedestrian and vehicle safety warning lights and spotlight for forklifts and overhead cranes
The Forklift Safety Lights family promotes workplace safety by preventing dangerous collisions and accidents.
It includes 3 Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety options: Forklift Safety Light Standard, Forklift Safety Light Mini and Forklift Safety Light Sideliner. Each easily mounts to a forklift, lift truck, or other industrial trucks. It works by projecting a bright light LED light across the floor (up to 4.5 meters) on the floor’s surface either ahead, behind, or beside the vehicle based on its location. The light alerts pedestrians and other vehicles in the area to the nearby presence of the vehicle – overcoming challenges with ambient noise.
Within the Safety Lights Family, there is an additional offering specifically designed for overhead cranes known as the Forklift Safety Light Maxi. This option ensures pedestrian safety by mounting the light at the bottom of the crane, projecting a solid, tightly focused LED spot or line on the floor. In addition, it aids in precise positioning for overhead crane operators.
Key Features
- Easy-to-install and maintenance-free
- Waterproof, rugged design made to withstand harsh environments
- Projects bright patterns of light to alert pedestrians, machines, and nearby material handling equipment
- Installs on any industrial vehicle – forklifts, tow tractors, cranes, etc. (Safety Light Standard/Mini/ Sideliner)
- Includes adjustable mounting bracket for precise positioning (Safety Light Standard/Mini/ Sideliner)
- Powerful 24 LED projection (Safety Light Maxi)
- Highly visible and energy efficient (Safety Light Maxi)
Key Features
- Easy-to-install and maintenance-free
- Waterproof, rugged design made to withstand harsh environments
- Projects bright patterns of light to alert pedestrians, machines, and nearby material handling equipment
- Installs on any industrial vehicle – forklifts, tow tractors, cranes, etc. (Safety Light Standard/Mini/ Sideliner)
- Includes adjustable mounting bracket for precise positioning (Safety Light Standard/Mini/ Sideliner)
- Powerful 24 LED projection (Safety Light Maxi)
- Highly visible and energy efficient (Safety Light Maxi)
Our Hardware Products
Our hardware products seamlessly integrate with our data-powered applications, forming cohesive and synergistic solutions that maximize performance and unlock unparalleled insights, thereby enhancing forklift management capabilities across the board.
Data-Powered Applications
Safety and Security
Increase pedestrian safety with real-time driver alerts on proximity and identifying danger spots. Automate safety check lists and utilize forensic data to determine causes of accidents and potentially reduce liability.
Maintenance and Performance
Minimize unplanned downtime and costs by tracking real-time vehicle usage, allowing for accurate preventive maintenance forecasts. Increase vehicle longevity through maintenance alerts and real-time updates on potential health issues.
Visibility and Resource Management
Get a clear view of asset location and utilization, eliminating wasted time and resources. Decrease equipment damage and inventory loss, ensuring accountability and avoiding misuse.
Regulatory Management and Compliance
Streamline compliance workflows, boost regulatory confidence, and control equipment access to prevent unqualified individuals. Adhere to OSHA criteria, regulating speed and driver activities to minimize violations and litigation risks.
Our Device Agnostic Platform
Our device agnostic fleet intelligence platform connects all of your resources in a single pane of glass to deliver dozens of scalable solutions to meet all of your ever-changing needs.
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