INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION
Unlocking the Potential of Smart Fleet, Tanker Truck &
Dangerous Goods Transport Operations through Industry 4.0 Technology
Dangerous goods refer to solids, liquids, or gases that include materials that are radioactive, flammable, explosive, corrosive, oxidizing, asphyxiating, biohazardous, toxic, pathogenic, or allergenic. If not properly controlled, those materials with hazardous properties may present a potential hazard to human health and safety, infrastructure and/ or their means of transport. Mitigating the risks associated with hazardous materials requires the application of safety precautions during their transport.
Dangerous Goods transport and logistics can be complex, where IMACHINE's team will work with your team to not only deliver a reliable telematics system for your fleet, packaging and storage depots, but also to ensure correct classification and compliance with the following:
- United Nations Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS), classification to category 1-4 and equivalent ADG Codes;
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The Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG Code) which is the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail, Class and Packing Group (PG) classification.
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AS1940 definitions for combustible liquids: AS1940 includes a definition for combustible liquids as any liquid, other than a flammable liquid, that has a flash point, and has a fire point that is less than its boiling point. For the purposes of AS1940, combustible liquids are divided into two classes as follows:
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Class C2 - a combustible liquid that has a flashpoint exceeding 93°C or has been excluded from being a flammable liquid by any of the criteria for sustaining combustion
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Class C1 - a combustible liquid that has a closed cup flashpoint of greater than 60°C and no greater than 93°C.
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VEHICLE, MOBILE EQUIPMENT & ASSET - DIGITAL REMOTE OPERATIONS
Remote Vehicle tracking, telematics, Wireless Sensing, Payload Automation and Control Systems, Engineered IIoT and LiDAR based Anti-Collision Safety Systems.
Gain insight into your equipment and process. Reduce CapEx AND OpEx, while implementing highly reliable Remote Telematics Solutions
IMACHINE'S COMPLETE TELEMATICS SOLUTION:
Based on wireless telematics such as Zigbee Mesh Networks and radio frequency identification (RFID), Inertial Monitoring Unit (IMU) and global positioning system (GPS), IMACHINE designed the latest IMACHINE-Central-Edge vehicle-mounted computer and control system. It provides strong technical support to dangerous goods transport. Integrated with camera, sensors, V2P, and IMU/GPS, IMACHINE tracks vehicle movement and direction, monitors solid or liquid payload condition and also connects to fixed depot infrastructure. With better resource utilisation and visibility, you will gain safer and more efficient transports.
Identity Verification
The IMACHINE vehicle-mounted edge-computer can be setup to verify driver/passenger identity by scanning their fingerprints or IC cards. During transport, IMACHINE-Central-Edge records in real time driver/vehicle behaviour and transmits it to the backend server for managers to inquire about each truck/driver’s availability. It provides a direct indicator of each employee’s performance and safety.
Tanker to Fixed Asset - Vehicle to Process (V2P)
The IMACHINE vehicle-mounted edge-computer can connect to fixed assets, such as depots, tanks, gantry systems, terminals etc for vehicle to process connectivity. This allows automation and integration for liquid and solid filling operations and tracking in real-time of volumes and location of fuels and other dangerous goods.
Cargo / Payload Volume and Condition Monitoring
The IMACHINE vehicle-mounted edge-computer can connect to multiple monitoring sensors to measure detect cargo leak, theft, or changes in temperature and pressure. It keeps the transport transparent. Any risks will be strictly monitored.
GNSS Technology
Based on accurate Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), The IMACHINE vehicle-mounted edge-computer transmits the truck’s real-time location to the backend system. Geo-fences can be set up to ensure that drivers always follow the planned route. If a vehicle deviates from the route, The IMACHINE vehicle-mounted edge-computer can be programmed to send an alert to the backend server or operations.
Camera Streaming and Video Recording
The IMACHINE vehicle-mounted edge-computer can include a front camera and can connect to multiple-channel external cameras to collect video data. Approved users can use these external cameras to live-stream the view (in-car/on-road) as required. If accidents occur, those video feeds can be replayed as evidence.
At IMACHINE's, we leverage our substantial engineering experience and portfolio of modular hardware and software to deliver turn-key solutions. By consulting closely with your team to listen to your needs, we can design, develop, manufacture, commission and deliver innovative projects to meet your individual site, fleet and process requirements with the following capabilities:
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Remote operations and control systems;
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Vehicle and mobile machinery precision GPS localisation, IMU based speed/heading/acceleration tracking, navigation systems integration and telematics;
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Continuous mobile machinery payload measurement and automation;
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Wireless Vehicle to Process (V2P) integration;
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Real-time LiDAR based Object Detection & Collision Avoidance (ODCA) safety systems, for in vehicle touch screen visualisation and remote web based integration;
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Integrated Drone mapping & inspection deliverables and services;
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Wireless Sensor Networks (WSN), for process and environmental systems;
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Multifunctional IIoT-SmartNodes, to connect vehicles, mobile machines, workers, fixed plant and equipment, processes and the environment in real-time;
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Industrial edge computing and gateways for centralised and decentralised connectivity of assets in real-time for remote management of operations;
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Gear up for the next generation of autonomous vehicles, with Teleoperations technology, for critical activities, such as drilling and blasting, that improves safety.
These ruggedised solutions are implemented by our team of engineers and used by our customers as a platform for mission critical Industrial IoT, remote operations and process control, remote Drone/Rover robotics inspection and vehicle automation. Our Platforms allow the connection and and payload automation for mobile vehicles, disparate process and critical assets, complete with environmental and equipment condition monitoring and automated or semi-automated inspection and compliance options.
Knowledge truly is power and IMACHINE's technologies provide this specifically for the energy, resources and waste industries. Have visibility and control at your fingertips from anywhere in the world in real-time, improve safety for workers and debottleneck the fixed and mobile plant and equipment operations for increased efficiency.
IMACHINE Solutions for Vehicle, Mobile Machinery and Fixed Asset Connectivity: Empowering Efficiency and Safety.
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Remote Operational Command & Control Platform:
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Maximize plant efficiency and visibility with real-time condition
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Improve process control, industrial automation, safety, and
maintenance to reduce downtime and drive higher ROI. -
Secure Remote Operations, via private connected web-based SCADA
and 3D modelled process ‘digital clones’.
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Site & Asset Management, Mapping, Modelling and Reliability:
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Connect and remotely monitor site conditions and critical equipment
conditions in real-time, with options for 3D and 2D drone modelling. -
Real-time truck payload, waste cell level and volume calculations.
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Wireless or drone-based condition monitoring and analysis, such as
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Reduce downtime through predictive maintenance.
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Environmental Monitoring, Compliance & Engineering:
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Weather station integration, geotechnical and slope monitoring.
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Real-time wireless air, dust and gas detection for safety, alarming and
automated leak detection, through smart sensor technology. -
Monitor vegetation cover, land rehabilitation progress, and ground
water bodies within and around the landfill area to support
sustainable land management practices.
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Autonomous Off-Road Vehicles, Drones, Rovers & Field Robotics:
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Connect, monitor, inspect, control, and automate mobile plant
machinery, vehicles, drones, and field operations - anywhere, anytime. -
Lay the foundations for autonomous vehicles.
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Unify mobile ground robotics and drone operations in harsh
environments for reliability and innovation.
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