Monitor assets

In the Map module, on the Assets tab, transport companies—more specifically, dispatchers—can track assets in the map view, check their status, such as driving, loading, or standstill, and view each asset’s historical data.

In the Map module > click the Assets tab, and select the required asset from the list. The asset’s current location and delivery route can be viewed on the map. In this example, the route for the selected vehicle
‘2-COOP-AIC-G03-019’ is charted on the map.

Asset Information pane #

From the asset information pane, you can view and monitor the asset’s general information, activities, alarms, temperature, service times, tachograph data, and notes that are recorded on various tabs. You can view historical data on the General info, Activities, Alarms, and Reefer tabs.

In the Map module > click the Assets tab, and select the required asset from the list. The asset information pane is displayed with the asset’s general information.

This section describes the asset information recorded on various tabs.

General info #

You can view the general information of an asset, such as location details, including the Google Maps street view, asset details (mileage / axle load), and communication unit details.

On the asset information pane > go to General info . The location, asset details, and communication unit details are displayed.

Switch to street view #

You can switch to the street view for the selected asset on the map.
On the General info tab > go to the Current Location section, and then click Go to street view.

The Google street view for the selected asset is displayed in a new tab window. This is a representative image of the Google Maps street view.

Asset details #

You can view the mileage, fuel level, axle load, TBS warning, and TPMS information for the selected asset in the Asset details section on the asset information pane.

EV information #

In the Asset details section, you can track the live status of EVs (electric vehicles), the remaining charge, the estimated range of the asset (estimated distance the vehicle can travel before it must be recharged), status of recharging, and verify whether the temperature is optimal for charging.

Activities #

The asset activities are recorded on the SCALAR platform, such as driving, standstill, load, unload, and refuelling. You can trace an asset’s activities, view its status and current position on the map, and check responses submitted by a driver.

View grouped assets/activities #

Assets at the same location (or in close proximity) are grouped on the map, indicated with a truck icon: The number denotes the number of assets at the location. Click the group icon to zoom in to view the assets separately.

Multiple activities performed at the same place are grouped on the map, indicated with an activity icon:

The number denotes the number of available activities. Click the group icon to zoom in and view the activity details on the Activities tab.

View feedback #

On the Activities tab, click Feedback to view the driver responses.

Alarms #

You can view the recorded alarms history triggered by assets and initiate appropriate measures based on the alarm category.

On the asset information pane > click Alarms . The recent alarms (last 24 hours) recorded are displayed.

Reefer #

The Reefer (temperature monitoring) function helps ensure that optimal temperature for an asset is maintained during transport.

On the asset information pane > click Reefer . The recent temperature records for the asset are displayed.

Remaining (Service time) #

You can view service time information: driving and resting time data of the drivers to ensure that they are following the applicable rules and regulations.

1. On the asset information pane > click Remaining . The information is displayed in the Service Time section.
2. Select the Driving or Resting tab. The information for the selected option is displayed in the Service Time section.
   

Tachograph #

Tachograph data is recorded for assets, driver activities, and service times, which include current driving time and resting time.

On the asset information pane > click Tacho . The recent available tachograph data is displayed.

Notes #

Dispatchers can use the Notes functionality that can be referenced by themselves or other dispachers to communicate important or critical information with the drivers for an asset. These notes can also serve to follow up or assist a driver by providing vital information or tips during a trip.

Add Note #

1. On the asset information pane, click > to view Notes . The Organization notes section is displayed.
   
2. Enter information in the box, and then click Save. The note is inserted.
   

Edit Note #

Click Edit () to make modifications to the note. The note is now in editable mode. Click Save to save your changes. The note is updated.

Delete Note #

Click Delete () to remove a note. A confirmation message is displayed. Click Delete to confirm deletion. The note is permanently deleted.

View Asset History #

You can view the asset history on the General info, Activities, and Reefer tabs.

View speed and axle load, fuel level data, and battery voltage data history #

On the General info tab, you can view speed and axle load data for the defined period for the selected vehicle.

1. On the asset information pane, select the required asset.
2. On the General info tab, click View history. The General tab is displayed that charts the speed and axle load, fuel level data, and battery voltage history.
   
   
NOTE:

Scroll down to view the fuel level and voltage battery data.

On the asset information page, you can also view the activity, route, and reefer details of an asset.

3. From the toolbar, click the calendar picker , and select the required date and time range.
NOTE:

To view data for the current date, select Today from the calendar picker.

The maximum period you can select is two days. You can also select one of the predefined options to view the speed and axle load data history.



4. Click Show history. The speed and axle load data history for the specified period is displayed.
   

Customize charts #

You can select or clear the checkboxes to selectively view the available charts.

1. On the General tab > click Charts. The Chart Display list is displayed.
   
2. Select the required checkboxes. The selected charts are displayed.
NOTE:

To restore the default settings, click Reset.

View activity history #

You can view the activities history for the selected vehicle during the defined period.

1. On the asset information pane, select the required asset.
2. On the Activities tab, click View history. The Activity tab is displayed.
3. Select the date range from the calendar picker, and then click Show history, or select from the predefined options. The asset activities recorded during the selected period are listed.
NOTE:

The maximum period you can select is one month.



TIP:

Click Feedback to view the responses submitted by the driver during trip execution in the SCALAR Cargo app.

Customize columns #

You can customize the view to show or hide columns while viewing records on the Activity tab.

1. On the Activity tab > click Columns. The Chart display list is displayed.
   
2. Select the required checkboxes that correspond to different columns. The colums selected are displayed while viewing the records.
NOTE:

To restore the default settings, click Reset.

View route history #

You can view the route traversed by the selected asset for the defined period.

1. On the asset information pane, select the required asset.
2. On the General info tab, click View history.
3. Click the Route tab.
4. Select the date range from the calendar picker, and then click Show history, or select from the predefined options. The route charted during the selected period is shown.
   

View reefer data history #

1. On the asset information pane, select the required asset.
2. On the Reefer tab, click View history. The Reefer tab is displayed.
3. Select the date range from the calendar picker, and click Show history, or select from the predefined options. The temperature information recorded for the asset for the selected period are displayed.
   



NOTE:

The maximum period you can select is two days.

You can select or unselect the checkboxes to show or hide the available charts. For more information, see Customize charts explained in an earlier section.

Filter assets #

You can filter assets based on their activity, asset type, system tags, and visibility on the map.

1. In the Map module > on the Assets tab, click Filter . The Asset filter pane is displayed.
   
2. Select the required checkboxes in the Activity, Asset type, System tag of the asset, and Map sections, and then click Done. The asset records that fulfil the criteria are listed.
   Available filters:
• Activity
• Asset type
• System tag of the asset: Pending (An asset was created, but no incoming data has been received yet)
• Map: Show assets visible on map. The filtered list will be updated as you move the map or zoom in or zoom out.

Search an asset #

You can search specific assets from the Assets tab.

In the Map module, click the Assets tab, and enter a name in the Search an asset box. The search results matching the search criteria are displayed on the Assets pane.