VAC
User’s
Guide
I.D. Systems, Inc. One University Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601
000-0144-01
Tel: 201-996-9000; Fax 201-996-9144; email:
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Standard VAC Operation
VAC Overview
The VAC device is the vehicle component of a comprehensive fleet management system provided by I.D.
Systems. The VAC incorporates a highly customized computer application, a two-way wireless
communications port, and a vehicle power and data interface. The complete fleet management solution
also requires other system elements: wireless infrastructure devices, termed Gateways, a server computer
running the ARDCS software, and at least one computer running WAN Console software. Combined,
the IDS Fleet Management solution provides the following major benefits:
Automated compliance with OSHA rules
Electronic, paperless OSHA checklists
Automated vehicle utilization analysis
Operator accountability
Real-time vehicle location tracking
Enhanced maintenance efficiencies
Significant cost savings
To achieve the above benefits, the VAC is designed to implement several critical Fleet Management
functions, including:
Driver OSHA checklist interface – allowing drivers to identify and communicate vehicle status by
answering vehicle-specific safety questions
Two-way paging – option that allows drivers to receive and respond to messages sent from plant
computers
Vehicle Utilization Monitoring – If the vehicle interface permits, provides accurate fleet
information through motion sensing, lift sensing, log-on time, and battery monitoring
Maintenance Management - predictive forecasting and driver notification of scheduled
maintenance
Access Control – tracks the current operator using the equipment. If the vehicle interface
permits, also prevents unauthorized operators from driving vehicles, using individual driver IDs
instead of vehicle keys
As a radio frequency (RF) and computing device, the VAC utilizes the most robust communication
protocol in the industry to ensure that all relevant data is communicated with the rest of the system.
