Company Overview
Antx, inc., based in Austin, TX, is a leading supplier of systems for remote asset monitoring, control, data logging, and automatic alarm notification throughout the world. Our products are designed and manufactured to perform at the highest levels of reliability in the most demanding industrial and commercial markets. Known for its flexibility and powerful features, the DiaLog Product Family now addresses applications from 2 to 500 monitored conditions. And with the introduction of the Scout in 2003, Beacon and RT-series in 2006 and Messenger in 2008, you're sure to be in control, whether your application requirements are wireless or landline, SMS, voice-based, fax or e-mail, monitoring on/off or analog conditions, in stand-alone or SCADA-integrated systems.
Product/Service Overview
MESSENGER – CANBUS MONITOR FOR DIESEL ENGINE APPLICATIONS
The Messenger monitors and computes values from CANbus PGNs or J1708/1587 PIDs -– supporting J1939, J1708 or CAN over OBD II. When user-defined operating conditions are violated, like receipt of an engine diagnostic message, information is immediately sent to the Axeda Platform. Communication to the Axeda Platform is via UDP or TCP over the GSM network. CDMA and satellite communication are also available.
Capabilities that provide real benefit:
The Messenger is designed to provide a highly robust and configurable platform for unique applications. The powerful 32-bit processor, real-time operating system, FLASH and SRAM on the Messenger allow for:
- Virtual real-time transfer or monitored conditions
- Local computations and evaluations from monitored conditions
- User-specified PGNs to be monitored
- Event and data logging
- Exception-based reporting to Internet-based applications
- Over-the-air tunneling into the Messenger or other OEM equipment attached to the Messenger for remote diagnostics or re-configuration
- Reprogram a single unit or 1000s of units automatically via FTP
- Automatic firmware upgrades via FTP
- Event log and current configuration upload via FTP
- SMS messaging to change configuration or request monitored values
- Notifications based on time, events or computations from data
- Very low power mode based on RPM limit or other conditions
- Over-the-air re-flashing of the Messenger application - add new capabilities to the Messenger without having to visit it!
What will it do for me?
The Messenger provides engine and operator performance information to allow owners/operators to:
- Reduce downtime by knowing when equipment needs maintenance BEFORE an event happens
- Reduce fuel usage by knowing the sweet spot to operate your equipment, of if you already know it, to make sure it is where the equipment is operated.
- Increase operator efficiency by reducing idle time and increased equipment up time
- Increase resale value by maintaining equipment to a higher standard -- know about faults before they occur
- Eliminate theft by knowing where your equipment is at all times and when it moves out of your defined fences
- Perform maintenance on your schedule by exact reporting of engine hours, both idling and working, you can perform your maintenance on schedule. Or use the engine load values and switch to maintenance based on accumulated engine load.
- Reduce wear and tear by setting operating limits and know when they are being violated
- Create employee incentives by knowing who follows company policies the best
- Better fleet and unit reporting allows managers to quickly compare and detail individual pieces of equipment or entire fleets.
The Value of Antx and Axeda Combination
- Remote monitoring 24/7 – 365 days/year
- Reduced downtime
- Real-time communication to fleet managers on status of every vehicle
- Rock-solid support
- Lower overall cost of ownership of managed assets
Contact Information
Web: http://www.antx.com
Steve Stillman
Sales Manager
Phone: 512-255-2800
Email: sstillman@antx.com
More information on all of the Antx monitoring products, including the Messenger, can be found at:
