Glossary
Plain-English definitions of the telematics, OEM platform and fleet terms heavy civil contractors run into.
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- Cat Product LinkCat Product Link is Caterpillar’s connected-equipment hardware and monitoring technology. VisionLink is a software interface used to view supported equipment information.
- Caterpillar VisionLinkCaterpillar VisionLink is Cat's telematics platform for viewing machine location, hours, fuel, utilization and fault codes from Cat equipment fitted with Product Link hardware, with data…
- Clue InsightsClue Insights, also branded as Clue, is construction equipment management software covering equipment information, maintenance, dispatch, rentals and fleet costs.
- Construction Asset TrackingConstruction asset tracking identifies and monitors assets such as machines, tools, attachments and trailers, using tracking methods suited to each asset type.
- Construction Equipment TrackingConstruction equipment tracking monitors where machinery is and, where supported, its operating status or hours. Tracking detail depends on the device and data source.
- Construction Fleet ManagementConstruction fleet management coordinates equipment and vehicle resources across projects, crews, yards and shops so asset decisions support the work schedule.
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- Engine HoursEngine hours record accumulated engine operating time under the machine or provider’s definition. They support service planning but do not alone measure productive work.
- Equipment DepreciationEquipment depreciation allocates the cost of equipment over its useful life for accounting or tax purposes. It is not the same as a live resale-value estimate.
- Equipment DowntimeEquipment downtime is a defined period when a machine is unavailable for its intended work. Maintenance downtime should be distinguished from idle or unassigned time.
- Equipment GeofencingEquipment geofencing uses a virtual geographic boundary to compare reported asset locations with a jobsite, yard or other defined area. Events depend on location data and…
- Equipment Idle TimeEquipment idle time is recorded engine-running time without the activity defined as active work by the machine or reporting system. It is not the same as…
- Equipment Inspection ChecklistAn equipment inspection checklist is a structured record of checks for a particular asset and task. It must be adapted to the machine, instructions and applicable…
- Equipment Maintenance ScheduleAn equipment maintenance schedule lists when inspections and service tasks are due, using the calendar, hours, mileage or conditions specified for that equipment.
- Equipment Management SoftwareEquipment management software organizes equipment records and workflows. Depending on the product, it may cover tracking, maintenance, assignments, rentals or costs.
- Equipment Operating CostsEquipment operating costs are expenses associated with using and maintaining a machine, such as fuel, lubricants, repairs and wear items, under a defined costing method.
- Equipment Ownership CostsEquipment ownership costs are the costs of holding a machine, including depreciation and capital-related expenses, allocated separately from the costs of operating it.
- Equipment Preventive MaintenanceEquipment preventive maintenance is planned service performed at defined intervals to help reduce avoidable failures and keep machinery in serviceable condition.
- Equipment TelematicsEquipment telematics uses connected machine hardware and communications to send location, operating hours and other available equipment information for remote monitoring.
- Equipment UtilizationEquipment utilization measures how much an asset is used over a defined period. The result depends on whether you count runtime, productive work or another activity.
- Equipment Utilization RateEquipment utilization rate expresses measured use as a percentage of a clearly defined available or planned time period. State both the numerator and denominator.
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- HCSSHCSS is a software company serving heavy civil construction. Equipment360 is its shop and fleet maintenance product, not another name for the whole company.
- Heavy Equipment Fleet ManagementHeavy equipment fleet management is the discipline of organizing the ownership, use, availability and maintenance of machinery such as excavators, loaders and dozers.
- Heavy Equipment MaintenanceHeavy equipment maintenance is the inspection, servicing and repair work used to keep construction machinery safe, serviceable and ready for its intended work.
- Hydraulic Oil AnalysisHydraulic oil analysis examines a fluid sample for information about fluid condition, contamination and possible equipment wear as part of condition monitoring.
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- J1939J1939 is an SAE standards family for control and communications on heavy-duty vehicle networks. It is distinct from a server-to-server telematics API.
- JDLinkJDLink is John Deere's telematics system for construction and forestry equipment. It reports machine location, hours, fuel and alerts from connected Deere machines, viewable in John…
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- Takeuchi Fleet ManagementTakeuchi Fleet Management, or TFM, is Takeuchi’s connected-machine service for supported location, operating hours, service needs and other equipment information.
- Teletrac NavmanTeletrac Navman is a fleet and equipment technology provider whose construction offerings cover asset visibility, utilization and maintenance information.
- TennaTenna is a construction-focused equipment management platform for tracking and managing equipment, vehicles, tools and other fleet assets.
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