Sensors

To help you maintain Total Fleet Visibility, the SkyBitz suite of sensors allows you to track status changes based on particular events. You can decide if you would like to know if a door is opened, if there is a change in the cargo status of a load, or a trailer is hooked to which tractor. When the Cargo, Door or Tractor/Trailer ID Sensors alerts you to a change in status, you can get this security message sent via email to your computer, pager, or cell phone. All of these sensors provide invaluable tools to help you drive operational efficiencies.

Door Sensor

The SkyBitz Door Sensor maximizes both security and fleet efficiency by giving you trailer status updates based on door open/close events. The Door Sensor is easily mounted on the door frame and is directly connected to the Mobile Terminal.

Specifications for the Door Sensor

• Type     Ferrous Proximity - Senses the presence of ferrous metal
• Operation     Normally Closed with Door Open
• "Make" Contact Distance     1/2" Typical
• "Break Contact Distance     5/8" Typical
• Hysterisis     3/64" Typical
• Bounce Time     1.5ms Max
• Operating Life     10,000,000 Operations
• Temperature     -40 Deg C to 125 Deg C
• Shock     30 G Max
• Mounting     Stainless Steel Pop Rivets - Internal mount to door header

Download Door Sensor Data Sheet

Cargo Sensor

The SkyBitz Cargo Sensor utilizes ultrasonic technology to monitor the entire length of the trailer. A typical pallet of goods can be detected virtually anywhere in the trailer over a wide range of environmental conditions. Unlike other cargo sensors, the SkyBitz Cargo Sensor is easily installed in a safe location to minimize load damage. SkyBitz designed their Cargo Sensor to be just as easy to install as their Mobile Terminal. The SkyBitz Mobile Terminal is connected by a cable to the Cargo Sensor.

Specifications for the Cargo Sensor

• Dimensions     5.0 In x 6.0 In x 2.5 In, 12.7 cm x 15.2 cm x 6.4 cm
• Power Input     Internal: 3.6V lithium-thionyl chloride primary batteries
  External: 9 to 18V DC
• Weight (w/ Batteries)     Approximately 1 lb
• Operating Temperature     -40 °C to 70 °C
• Storage Temperature     -55 °C to 85 °C
• Vibration     2G rms, MIL-STD-810D, Method 514.4
• Shock     30G, MIL-STD-810F, Method 516.5 Procedure 1
• Salt Fog     SAE J 1455 4.3.3 for a duration of 24 hours
• Humidity     100% Humidity (SAE J 1455 4.2.3 requirements)
• Interface     RS 485
• Mounting     Direct mount using 3M VHB tape on back of the Cargo Sensor or optional VHB tape mounting brackets

Download Cargo Sensor Data Sheet

Tractor/Trailer ID

The SkyBitz Tractor/Trailer ID augments current asset tracking by remotely and accurately identifying the tractor that is hooked to your trailer. With the new SkyBitz Tractor/Trailer ID fleets can rest assured that the correct tractor is picking up the correct trailer. The tractor and trailer notification is communicated through the SkyBitz Mobile Terminal and displayed on the InSight web portal for ease of use.

Specifications for the Tractor/Trailer ID

• Dimensions     2.8 In x 2.4 In x 0.55 In, 7.0 cm x 6.0 cm x 15.0 cm
• Power     Power from tractor power via 7 way connector 9V DC to 16V DC
• Weight     2.4 oz
• Operating Temperature     -40 °C to 85 °C
• Storage Temperature     -55 °C to 85 °C
• Vibrations     2G rms, MIL-STD-810D, Method 514.4
• Shock     30G rms, MIL-STD-810F, Method 516.5 Procedure 1
• Salt Fog     SAE J I455 4.3.3 for a duration of 24 hours
• Humidity     100%
• Interface     RS 485