The DirtMate is a rugged device that tracks earthmoving machinery by recording and transmitting precise location data. It features 34 hours of onboard storage to ensure continuous data collection even when operating outside of network coverage. With customizable sleep schedules to align with work hours, the device can store several days of operational data before needing to connect and upload, making it a reliable tool for tracking site progress.
Data Collection and Onboard Storage
To provide a comprehensive view of site activity, each DirtMate captures a location data point every second. The device is equipped with sufficient onboard memory to store up to 34 hours of continuous data. This storage acts as a failsafe, allowing the DirtMate to save all location information when it is unable to connect to a network.
Network Connectivity and Data Uploads
A DirtMate will automatically transmit its data whenever it connects to a designated network, which can include the Propeller DirtMate network or a custom network established on-site. Once a connection is re-established, the device uploads all of its stored data. The time required for this upload depends on the network's signal strength; with an average connection, 12 hours of saved data can be transferred in approximately 30 minutes.
Optimizing Storage with Sleep Mode
To maximize storage duration, DirtMates can be configured with a daily sleep and wake schedule. This feature, typically set up during the initial site installation, is ideal for operations that do not run 24 hours a day. The device does not collect data while in sleep mode, which extends the capacity of its onboard storage over multiple workdays. For example, on a site that operates for 12 hours per day, setting a corresponding 12-hour sleep time allows the DirtMate to store nearly three full days of work data before it needs to sync.
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