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One of the primary design considerations
for fleet telematics is the environmental
conditions in which systems must
operate.
For example, in a fleet of delivery
vehicles, the same asset may be expected
to operate in a variety of conditions,
including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
Because the real value proposition
of fleet telematics is the ability to
constantly and reliably track an asset,
maintaining the reliable operation of
the asset, regardless of conditions, is
particularly important. Hence, if the asset
is expected to perform reliably in a variety
of conditions, so too must the fleet
telematics.
From a hardware perspective, the
major external variables to consider
are temperature, moisture, and dust,
all of which can be detrimental to an
electronic system's performance. Beyond
the external environment, the internal
environment of an asset may also be
an important design consideration.
For example, sensors that monitor the
performance of a vehicle's engine must
be designed to withstand heat, dust,
moisture, vibration, and electrical noise.
To design ruggedized electronics capable
of withstanding harsh conditions, several
standards must be met. One important
standard for designers to strive for is
IP67, which indicates that the device has
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
CONSIDERATIONS
Darius MaliĊĦauskas
Head of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers,
Teltonika Telematics
If you want to have a sustainable
business - you have to have a
sustainable environment and help
foster it. You have to take into
consideration the full lifecycle of
the product, the materials that go
into it, and even the packaging.
With clever engineering,
everything is possible."
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