Construction Asset Field Uses

The Trimble® CrossCheck® Global locator is a powerful asset management device that helps construction companies and equipment rental companies manage construction equipment using real-time information.

Features & Benefits:

• GPRS modem for worldwide coverage
• Reliable, proven GPS technology from Trimble
• Optional sensors for monitoring a variety of different tasks
• Onboard geofencing
• Real-time alerts
• Optional two-way messaging
• Ideal for both on-road and off-road assets

Affordable, Sensible, Versatile… The world’s first affordable, fully integrated vehicle tracking, security and recovery device for applications requiring periodic autonomous position reporting and/or real-time on-demand polling, and cost-effective wireless communications.

What is the TrimTrac locator?

The TrimTrac locator is a self-contained and complete packaged end-user device. The size of a white board eraser, it can report position based on a variety of user-defined methods such as automatic sending of periodic autonomous reports, motion detected or scheduled reports, or even real-time on-demand polls for the reporting the most current position. These reports are sent as SMS text messages over a GSM communications network either individually or grouped together to reduce the telecommunication costs and improve battery life.

Other Features:

• No external wires or antenna
• Durable, lightweight, water-resistant housing
• Enhanced sensitivity for indoor and outdoor reporting
• Tri-band GSM 900/1800 MHz (DCS) and 1900 MHz (PCS) for worldwide coverage
• Operates up to 90 days on 4 AA batteries under typical usage with good GPS signal strength.
• Optional Vehicle Adapter Module connects to vehicle power and has a standby rechargeable battery for continued operations if vehicle power is lost

To Activate the TrimTrac Locator, Systems Integrators and Service Providers Need:

• Wireless service from a GSM carrier
• SMS-enabled SIM (subscriber identification card)
• 4 AA batteries
• Application server

Smart Engineering, Unparalleled Integration

The TrimTrac locator delivers immediate and ongoing value. The device offers global GPS location technology with GSM communications, the foremost global digital wireless network, on a single board, controlled by a common microprocessor. This unprecedented level of integration promotes reliability, functionality, and power conservation, while dramatically reducing the size and cost of the unit.

Trimble EchoLDX Data Terminal Construction Manager provides an intuitive interface that connects assets in the field to decision-makers in the office, making it easy to evaluate construction operations and take action in real-time.

• Helps centralize and simplify on-site operations management
• Improves individual asset productivity
• Reduces maintenance and fuel costs
• Provides extensive data for accurate billing, project costing and estimating future projects
• Improves both operator and site safety
• Reduces overtime and increases employee productivity
• Allows integration of ERP systems, such as payroll, accounting and in-house maintenance packages
• Provides peace of mind

Alerts Protection

Alerts protection from Trimble Construction Manager can save your company thousands of dollars a year in fines, down time and lost or damaged equipment.

• Pre-determined criteria alerts inform you of unauthorized, after-hours use of equipment
• Geofence alerts inform you when your equipment leaves a pre-determined area

Fuel Management

The waste of fuel can cost your company thousands of dollars. In fact, the fuel savings you have in the first year of use can potentially pay for the technology that Trimble offers. Trimble Construction Manager can help you track your equipment and fuel usage, and make it available at your fingertips so you can properly manage your expenses.

• Real-time and historical idle time data from each piece of equipment
• Information for more accurate job bidding
• Fuel waste monitoring

Equipment Productivity

Managing all of your mobile, machine and portable assets has never been easier. Trimble Construction Manager software connects to your assets in the field allowing you to make split second decisions on the allocation of resources to and from job sites.

• Increase cycle times by identifying and eliminating workflow inefficiencies
• Get the critical data you need in order to maximize your assets and make informed decisions
• Reduce overtime and improve employee productivity
• Set up alerts to be notified when sensors such as low fuel are activated, enabling a quick response and reduction in downtime
• Communicate with equipment operators on the construction site via a two-way messaging service

Enabling Hardware

Equip all your assets with reliable and proven Trimble GPS hardware that works with Trimble Construction Manager to provide real-time fleet and asset information.