Remote Generator Tracking
System in Saudi Arabia
Overview
The remote generator tracking and monitoring system through GPS is a new generation approach to control and access the generator from remote location. This system uses the latest technology that serves as a partner in tracking the various operations of the generator. The solution gives the information on the performance of generator with no time. The remote generator tracking system is cost effective as it is the best solution for power backups. The accessing of generators from remote places is an important task as it improves the efficiency of the generators. In Saudi Arabia many of the industries use the generators for the backup of power for which the remote tracking and monitoring of generators is essential. This system improves the efficiency promoting company standard at lower cost. The system avoids the theft of fuel and other generator equipments. The places like Dammam, Jeddah, and Riyadh the generators are used in many industries to enhance the commercial value of the organisation without any break in production due to power failures.
The generators are to be monitored to keep optimal performance. Portable generators are difficult to monitor since it includes the change of location frequently. The key challenges in the maintenance of this type of generators are,
- The location of every generator has to be tracked frequently.
- The detection of fault are done periodically and corrected regularly.
- The usage logs are maintained to satisfy regulatory agencies.
- The run time of the generator is calculated on hourly basis.
Why Remote Generator Tracking System Essential
There are many reasons that lead to the failure of generators reducing the life of the generators. In order to avoid these malfunctions the remote assistance of the generators are required which reduces the following types of failure.
Battery Failure
The manual assistance of the generators leads to battery failure over 80% due to open cells and accumulation of lead acid sulphates. The battery failure commonly occurs through the charge breaker being opened due to manual processing as the on and off of the charger operations are mismatched. It results in the replacement of battery for every three years. The failure can be avoided if the generator is provided with the GPS enabled tracking system.
Low Level of Coolant
This occurs due to the internal or external leakage of the diesel or oil in the generator. The significant symptom for this is the drying at the connection, turning the colour of the fuel. The internal plugged radiators may reflect in fuel shut down. The frequent drying of coolant results in the malfunctioning of the generators. To avoid this, the remote tracking of the generator is essential as it senses the coolant level and alert when the coolant level goes low.
Oil Leakage
The generators are designed in such a way that it can run for an estimated rate of output for 70% to 80 %. When the generator is operated below the rated level it reduces the life of engine. This condition results in the oil leakage due to over load or under load condition. The embedding of GPS system tracks and monitors the oil leakage while the generator runs.
Air In Fuel Structure
This generator often occurs with air block in the fuel transmission while running generators. The tolerance in the fuel emission occurs due to the lower sulphate level affects the start up of the engine. The GPS monitoring system checks for the air block in the system before the engine gets started to run.
Engine Functioning Out of Fuel
Most of the generators are not equipped with the low fuel level shut down which makes the engine to run in the unsaturated level. When the engine runs in this condition it leads to the mechanical gauges to allow the air to be filled in leading to engine failure.
Pros of Remote Generator Tracking System
- Internet based monitoring system helps to assist the generator from any location having the GPS integrated into the generators and indulging it with the server.
- The general check up of the generator status monitors the oil pressure, battery condition, diesel level, engine start ups, run time and its RPM.
- This system reduces the dependability of manual operator to check the generators working conditions. This monitoring system is affordable to the industries and organisations that need a power back up to manage various operations during power failure.
- The generator tracking system enables for start and stop of generators from remote locations. The enabling of remote assistance for generator tracks the functioning of generator efficiently.
- The GPS tracking system monitors the generators and keeps track of its functionalities and provides the accurate reports about the generator’s status for everyday so that the organisation can see the pros and cons at any time to increase the efficiency and productivity of generator.
- The generator monitoring does not need any investment on infrastructure as the GPS device is just an ad-don that is attached to generator for remote assistance. This system gives peace of mind to the users.
- The alarm system is provided which alert the personals maintaining the generators when the fuel level goes down through the SMS or mailing system.
- Configuration of generators controlling can be made from remote location using the configuration from the vendors or the configuration software can be used to make the set up functionalities of the generator.
- The generator tracking and monitoring system avoids the occurrence of various risk factors such as battery failure, lower coolant levels, oil leakage, irregular functionalities etc.
- The simple IOT and GNSS modules are used in designing the tracking system which is easily adaptable to all users.
- This system keeps track of the generator status updated and allows for instant access to the generator anytime anywhere.
- The RFID system’s tag reader is used to collect information related to the operations of generators and transforms it to digital information storing it in host computer.