Heavy Machinery
Heavy Machinery is a significant investment for any business, both at the time of purchase and throughout its operation, often in challenging conditions and with varied usage demands.
At Ground Control, we specialize in Satellite IoT and Asset Tracking solutions, enabling Asset Managers to monitor, maintain and protect specialist heavy equipment in real time, even in remote site locations, increasing efficiency and reducing operational costs.
Maximizing your Heavy Machinery Output with Satellite Connectivity
Global Coverage
Heavy machinery can be deployed to some of the most remote locations on Earth where cellular networks can be limited. We design and build satellite-enabled IoT and asset tracking hardware enabling global connectivity to your equipment.
Tracking Platform
Cloudloop Tracking provides real-time monitoring of all your heavy machinery, enhancing operational efficiency by collecting location and event data. If preferred, you can integrate this data into your preferred fleet management system.
Instant Alerts
Telemetry alerts can enable a quick response to machinery faults or excessive usage to reduce equipment downtime. Mitigate against theft by using geofence alerts to detect if your heavy equipment moves outside of predefined areas.
Rugged Tough Devices
Our RockREMOTE devices are IP66 to IP68 rated and can operate across a wide variety of temperature and vibration fluctuations. We also build OEM devices that can be incorporated into existing machinery housing.
Recommended Devices
Predictive Maintenance
RockREMOTE Mini and RockREMOTE Rugged are designed to capture and transmit heavy machinery telemetry data in the harshest environments. They are rugged tough devices with minimal power draw and leverage the Iridium network, offering global pole-to-pole coverage with low latency.
Mini is smaller, lighter, and draws less power; Rugged has dual-mode cellular/satellite capabilities, and is also fully programmable – you can use licensed apps, or build your own.
The Orbcomm ST 6100 features a variety of input/output interfaces, enabling integration with a wide range of sensors and devices. It utilizes the Viasat satellite network of geostationary satellites.
Asset Tracking
Prevent theft with instant alerts if your assets move outside of predefined geofences, or start/stop/accelerate unexpectedly. Asset tracking also facilitates accurate billing for rental machines, and allows coordinators to optimize project schedules.
RockFLEET is highly durable – IP68-rated – and built to thrive in harsh outdoor environments. It is available with dual-mode cellular/satellite networks, with lowest-cost routing.
The SmartOne C is a discreet, cost effective device for asset tracking which provides near real-time updates or triggered alerts using the Globalstar satellite network.
Orbcomm ST 2100 has flexible interfaces, including serial RS232, making it easy to implement. Utilizing the Viasat satellite network, it draws very little power, and is suitable for long-term deployments.
Remote Surveillance
The RockREMOTE suite of products are capable of intelligently compressing data, providing an effective solution for real time surveillance in remote locations.
RockREMOTE Rugged with Videosoft integration allows you to connect your onboard or on-site cameras via USB or IP, and experience cost-effective, secure video streaming using the global Iridium Certus 100 network.
Our smaller form factors, RockREMOTE Mini and Mini OEM, can transmit compressed surveillance imagery over the Iridium network.
Operator Safety
The RockDASH is a carry-on, carry off or fixed dashboard device and RockSTAR is a handheld device. Both Rock devices utilize the global Iridium network and feature geofencing capabilities, two-way communication via Bluetooth LE, SOS alerts and regular tracking updates.
RockREMOTE Rugged with Videosoft integration can remotely monitor driving behavior using onboard vehicle cameras and stream the data in real time over the global Iridium Network.
Heavy Machinery Across Industry
Satellite connectivity supports heavy equipment operating across remote, hazardous and infrastructure-poor environments. Explore how these applications differ by sector.
Construction
Track equipment, improve site safety and coordinate machinery across dispersed projects.
Mining
Monitor telemetry and maintenance data from machinery operating in demanding remote environments.
Forestry
Track equipment, timber movements and operations across large areas beyond cellular coverage.
Oil and Gas
Monitor drilling and production equipment using telemetry from isolated or hazardous locations.
Agriculture
Connect tractors, harvesters and autonomous machinery for monitoring, coordination and remote diagnostics.
Infrastructure
Maintain visibility of machinery and deliveries supporting road, rail and major civil engineering projects.
FAQs About Satellite IoT For Heavy Machinery
Satellite IoT is designed for assets operating beyond dependable cellular coverage. The right network depends on where the machinery will be used, whether it moves, and whether the antenna can maintain a suitable view of the sky.
You can transmit location, operating hours, fuel levels, temperatures, fault codes, movement events and other telemetry available from the machine or connected sensors. The appropriate device depends on how much data you need to send and how frequently it must be delivered.
Not always. Tracking updates, alerts and periodic telemetry can often use lower-cost message-based services, while remote access, richer diagnostics, images or more frequent data transfer may require an IP connection.
Usually, yes. Satellite terminals can connect to trackers, sensors, controllers and telematics gateways through interfaces such as serial, Ethernet or configurable I/O. Data can then be sent into Cloudloop or integrated with an existing fleet or asset management platform.
The main considerations are data volume, reporting frequency, power availability, installation environment, asset mobility and whether cellular connectivity should be used when available. Ground Control can help match those requirements to the most suitable hardware, network and airtime plan.
Satellite Connectivity for Heavy Machinery
Equip your heavy machinery with reliable satellite connectivity with our IoT and asset tracking devices, paired with competitive airtime plans and Cloudloop, our powerful IoT software platform. Keep connected and informed with real-time data, whether working on-site in remote locations or managing heavy machinery remotely.
Contact our team today to discover how our satellite connectivity solutions can optimize your heavy equipment fleet operations.