Saucon Technologies Announces Availability of Cummins Remote Monitoring and Over-The-Air Programming Suite
January 07, 2019 at 02:00 pm
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Saucon Technologies announced the delivery of a remote, telematics-based connectivity suite designed to maximize uptime and improve the reliability and performance of compatible Cummins engines. The two companies have been working collaboratively to integrate and deliver Saucon's innovative telematics infrastructure with Cummins' Connected Advisor and Connected Software Updates, to introduce a new approach to predictive fleet management. Cummins' Connected Advisor can provide prioritized, time-based recommendations to help fleet managers distinguish between immediate repair needs and those that can be scheduled a few days out. Fault reports, including suggested root causes and recommended actions, are sent to fleet managers daily to help initiate the repair process. For faults requiring prompt attention, immediate notifications are provided instantly so fleet managers can make informed decisions when their equipment is in the field. Cummins' Connected Software Updates installs a key technical requirement to enable Cummins upcoming over-the-air programming (OTAP) suite, including the current feature to update engine control modules through cellular or WiFi connectivity within a matter of minutes. Fleet managers are notified of software updates available for their compatible engines via a web-based portal. The online interface empowers fleet managers to update an individual engine or scale update deployments across multiple vehicles, with the option to pre-approve updates to automatically install upon release from Cummins.
Cummins Inc. specializes in designing, manufacturing, and selling diesel and gas motors and generators. Net sales break down by activity as follows:
- production of components (33.8%): filtration and exhaust equipment, turbochargers, alternators, cylinder heads, water pumps, injection systems, starters, etc.;
- manufacturing of diesel and gas motors (26.1%): for heavy equipment, trucks, light utility vehicles, industrial construction equipment, mine equipment, and agricultural and marine use;
- manufacturing of generators (9.2%);
- other (1%).
The remaining sales (29.9%) are from distribution to end users.
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: the United States (56.7%), China (9.1%), India (4.9%) and other (29.3%).