What are the correct configuration for fmb 920 on stationary equipment like generators

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What are the correct configuration for fmb 920 on stationary equipment like generators

[Tomas_G]

Hello,

When configuring the FMB920 for stationary equipment like generators, several key settings need to be adjusted to ensure optimal performance and accurate data collection:

1. Static Navigation Settings

Static Navigation Mode is a filter which filters out track jumps when the object is stationary. When enabled, it will filter changes in GPS position if no movement or ignition is detected, allowing filtering of GPS jumps when an object is parked and GPS position is still traced. This is critical for generators to prevent false location changes due to GPS drift.

Recommendation: Enable Static Navigation to prevent GPS coordinate drift while the generator remains in a fixed location.

2. Data Acquisition Settings

Set the intervals for sending data based on time period, distance travelled, angle and speed changes. For stationary equipment:

• Use time-based recording as the primary method (e.g., every 5-30 minutes, depending on monitoring needs. ”min period” value is set in seconds)

• Disable or set very high values for distance-based and angle-based recording since the equipment doesn’t move

• Configure the ignition source to detect when the generator is running vs. stopped

3. GPRS Settings

Configure the APN settings (APN, username, and password from your SIM provider), set the domain and port for your server.

4. Sleep Mode Configuration

Disable the Sleep mode for continuous monitoring of generator operations. If power saving is needed, carefully configure sleep parameters, but note that the device offers GPS Sleep, Deep Sleep, Online Deep Sleep and Ultra Deep Sleep modes, with a Timeout parameter that starts counting when the device is in STOP mode.

Recommendation: For active generator monitoring, keep sleep mode disabled to ensure continuous data collection. (only if the generator battery won’t be discharged by the FMB920, if battery is a concern, then be sure to use the sleep modes)

5. I/O Configuration

Select the parameters that you would like to get and set their priority from None to Low. If you don’t need certain parameters, set their priority to None.

For generators, consider monitoring:

• Digital Input 1: Connect to generator ignition/run status

• Analog Inputs: Monitor voltage levels or other analog signals

• Digital Outputs: For remote control if needed (setdigout SMS GPRS commands)
  More about the command FMB setdigout - Teltonika Telematics Wiki