September 1, 2015
CarrierMate
™
Diagnostic Guide
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Data Messaging and GPS Positioning
Data Messaging
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Uses cellular communication
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Sends messages to the driver
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Receives messages from dispatch
What is the GPS Network?
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A satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into
orbit by the U.S. Department of Defense.
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Uses satellites as reference points to calculate positions accurate to a matter of
meters.
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Originally intended for military applications.
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A standard feature of the CarrierMate
™
.
How the CarrierMate
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uses GPS
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The CarrierMate
™
receives positioning data from the GPS receiver, which is integrated
inside the antenna to determine location.
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CarrierMate
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position data is tracked minute by minute.
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The minute-by-minute position information is transmitted from the CarrierMate
™
to the
CarrierWeb server by cellular communication.
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CarrierMate
™
sends an automatic alert or warning when an event specified by you
occurs and/or a threshold is exceeded.
What is the CarrierMate
™
?
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Mobile display unit (MDT) for tracking your fleet using the CarrierWeb
→
platform.
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Provides the driver with the ability to communicate with dispatch.
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Sends position data to CarrierWeb.com
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Electronic logging device (ELD)
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Tracks your engines working hours, driving hours and idling.
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CarrierMate
™
user, typically the driver, uses the display screen for creating, sending,
and reading messages; system verification; and troubleshooting.
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Consists of these components:
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Mobile display terminal (MDT) – Seven-inch color touchscreen LCD display unit,
which the driver uses to interact with the dispatcher.
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CarrierMate
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SD card, 8GB Ultra, Class 10
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Sim card