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Contents
Geofences
  • tables
  • geofences

To run a report with the Geofences table, you should have the View geofences access right to the resource to which the geofences belong and to the resource in which the report template has been created.

To generate a report on geofences, you should select one or several geofences in the table settings. In this report, you can use both the geofences from the resource in which the report template is created and the geofences from other resources to which the user has the View geofences access right. The resource is selected in the dropdown list above the list of geofences. You can also select the All option for the list to contain the geofences from all the resources to which the user has the necessary access right. The geofences in the list are sorted by name. To quickly find one, use the dynamic filter.

The table can include the columns described below.

ColumnDescription
GeofenceThe name of the geofence.
TypePolygon, line, circle, unit (if units are selected instead of geofences in the report template).
AreaThe total area of the geofence (if the metric system is used, the area will be indicated in hectares).
PerimeterThe perimeter of the geofence. The perimeter for a line is its length (line thickness is not taken into account).
DescriptionThe description of the geofence (taken from the geofence properties).
Time inThe time when the unit entered the geofence.
Time outThe time when the unit left the geofence.
Duration inThe duration of the visit.
Total timeThe time from the beginning to the end of visit. It is recommended to use this column in combination with the grouping parameter or the Total row. If the Total row is configured in the table, it shows all the time that elapsed from the beginning of the first visit to the end of the last one.
Parkings durationThe time spent in parkings.
Off-time

The time between leaving and entering one and the same geofence.  It is determined if the unit visited the geofence at least two times.

MileageThe mileage inside the zone.
Mileage (adjusted)The mileage subject to the coefficient set in the unit properties (on the Advanced tab).
Initial mileage

The value of the mileage sensor when the unit entered the geofence.

Final mileageThe value of the mileage sensor when the unit left the geofence.
Initial engine hours

The value of the sensor of absolute engine hours when the unit entered the geofence.

Final engine hoursThe value of the sensor of absolute engine hours when the unit left the geofence.
CounterThe value of the counter sensor.
Initial counterThe counter value when the unit entered the geofence.
Finale counterThe counter value when the unit left the geofence.
Avg engine revsThe average rate of engine revolutions.
Max engine revsThe maximum rate of engine revolutions.
Avg temperatureThe average temperature value registered inside the geofence.
Min temperatureThe minimum temperature value registered inside the geofence.
Max temperatureThe maximum temperature value registered inside the geofence.
Initial temperatureThe temperature value when entering the geofence.
Final temperatureThe temperature value when leaving the geofence.
Off-mileage

The mileage travelled from leaving to entering one and the same geofence.

Off-mileage (adjusted)

The mileage travelled from leaving to entering one and the same geofence considering the coefficient.

Avg speedThe average speed with which the unit moved in the geofence.
Max speedThe maximum speed with which the unit moved in the geofence.
DriverThe name of the driver (if available).
TrailerThe name of the trailer (if it was assigned).
VisitsThe number of visits (can be helpful either in grouping table data by years/months/weeks/days/shifts or for the reports on unit groups).
ConsumedThe amount of consumed fuel detected by any sort of fuel sensor. If several sensors are available, their values sum up.
Consumed by ImpFCS/AbsFCS/InsFCS/FLS/math/math for FLS/ratesThe volume of consumed fuel detected by a fuel sensor (such as impulse/absolute/instant fuel consumption sensor, fuel level sensor) or calculated by math or rates. More details about fuel in reports can be found here.
Avg consumptionThe average fuel consumption by any sort of fuel sensor. If several sensors are available, their values sum up.
Avg consumption by ImpFCS/AbsFCS/InsFCS/FLS/math/math for FLS/ratesThe average fuel consumption by one of the methods mentioned above.
PenaltiesThe penalties calculated for the adjusted Eco driving criteria.
RankThe penalty points converted to a 10-point rating system.
Avg value of custom sensor

The average value of the custom sensor registered inside the geofence.

This and the following columns of custom sensor values show 0 if the value is invalid. For example, if the value is not within the bounds set in the calculation table.
Min value of custom sensorThe minimum value of the custom sensor registered inside the geofence.
Max value of custom sensorThe maximum value of the custom sensor registered inside the geofence.
Initial value of custom sensorThe value of the custom sensor registered when the unit entered the geofence.
Final value of custom sensorThe value of the custom sensor registered when the unit left the geofence.
NotesAn empty column for your custom comments.
Video

Files saved inside the geofence using the Video module. To watch them, click on the icon (the number of grouped files is indicated to the right of it, if several). If several grouped files are available, you can select the required one in the drop-down list in the upper-left corner.

The column is available if the Video monitoring service is activated in the account properties.

ImageThe images received from the unit. Viewing images in reports and the functions available while doing this are described in the article Working with tables.

Instead of geofences, you can select units in the report's template. Additionally, indicate the radius for these units (in meters). In this case, the units are considered as moving geofences, and the activity of the selected unit is analyzed with respect to these moving geofences. The Request reports and messages access is required to these units.

The interval filtration by duration, mileage, engine hours, speed range, trips, stops, parkings, sensors, drivers, trailers, fuel fillings, and drains can be applied to this table.

Geofences can be displayed on the map. To do this, activate the Render geofences option in the report template.

The monitoring system provides a possibility to detect a geofence visit at its intersection with the segment of the trip track. This option can be enabled in the advanced settings of the report template.

See related reports: Non-visited geofences, Trips between geofences.

Questions and answers

  Reports show incorrect mileage. What should I do?

Possible explanations and actions:

1. Outliers of data.

To detect such outliers, build a track of unit movement for the appropriate period. Outliers of data will be seen on the track as dashed lines.

Ways to overcome outliers:

  • Enable filtration of unit positional information in messages (on the Advanced tab of unit properties). This will not affect old messages but applied to new ones.
  • To correct data in reports, change settings of trip detection, in particular, reduce Maximum interval between messages and increase Minimum satellites.

2. Incorrect settings or operation of the mileage counter.

  • Check the mileage counter settings on the General tab of unit properties.

  Do reports display the data on the manual assignment of the driver after the data storage period expires?

Yes, but only if the driver has not had other assignments since they were last assigned to the unit.

  What is the difference between time-based and mileage-based calculation of fuel level?

1. Mileage-based calculation

In a standard situation, all calculations of fuel level are mileage-based. That means data from the FLS is taken only during intervals of movement (trips). Those trips are defined according to parameters set in the trip detector.

Drains and fillings are detected if there is a difference between the fuel level on the following movement interval (X) and the fuel level on the previous movement interval (Y). If (X — Y) > 0, it is a filling; if (X — Y) < 0, it is a drain; if X = Y, it is neither. Of course, there can be some inaccuracy in data coming from the FLS. That is why, to avoid false drains and fillings, set the following parameters in the FLS properties:

  • minimum fuel filling volume,
  • minimum fuel drain volume,
  • minimum stop duration to detect a fuel drain,
  • and some others.

2. Time-based calculation

This type of calculation is more complicated and is based on the following algorithm: the speed of the decrease of fuel level according to the FLS is compared with the consumption calculated mathematically. The time-based calculation is necessary for stationary units. It is also widely used for moving units for controlling drains during the movement, for example.

Example

A vehicle stayed at a parking lot during 10 hours. Defueling was made in small portions over the whole parking period. As a result, 60 liters of fuel were drained. It is possible to determine if it was a drain o fuel consumption according to the state of the unit's ignition sensor. ​

  Why doesn't consumption by math work?

Since the consumption math mechanism is based on the values of the ignition sensor, check its properties and operation. You may not have this sensor created or there may be 0 l/h indicated for the fuel consumption in its properties.

  How to configure consumption by math if the unit doesn't have ignition?

You may use one of the approaches described below.

Variant 1

Create a virtual ignition sensor. We recommend that you use average speed (speed+#speed)/const2 as its parameter.

Variant 2

Even if you haven't installed an ignition sensor in the unit or are not sure of the name of the parameter that responds for the ignition, in the parameters of the device there may be some characteristic that corresponds to the operation of the engine. To use it, compare two messages from the unit: one — when the ignition the most probably off; the other — when it's on.

Example

During a long time interval the unit sends approximately the following set of parameters:

hdop=1, odo=0, adc2=2.0475, adc12=1037, c1=0, c2=0, c3=0, c4=0, mcc=260, mnc=2, lac=56720, cell_id=43811, ta=1,
gsm_lvl=55, total_fuel=407154, can_fls=101, can_taho=4797, can_engine_hrs=230420, can_mileage=137603392, engine_temp=123,
srv_dist=0, j1939_air_temp=9072, J1708_eng_hrs=230420, J1708_fl_used=430282, J1708_fl_lvl=101, I/O=80/0

While moving at some speed — approximately the following:

hdop=1, odo=847.358764648, adc2=2.3595, adc12=1117, c1=0, c2=0, c3=0, c4=0, mcc=260, mnc=2, lac=56720, cell_id=60167, 
ta=1, gsm_lvl=71, total_fuel=407178, can_fls=101, can_taho=9940, can_engine_hrs=230447, can_mileage=137609550, 
engine_temp=124, srv_dist=0, j1939_air_temp=9353, J1708_eng_hrs=230447, J1708_fl_used=430307, J1708_fl_lvl=101, I/O=d1/0

Straight before the start of the movement, as a rule, the ignition turns on:

hdop=1, odo=0, adc2=1.4937, adc12=895, c1=0, c2=0, c3=0, c4=0, mcc=260, mnc=2, lac=56720, cell_id=60268, ta=2, 
gsm_lvl=64, total_fuel=407166, can_fls=100, can_taho=996, can_engine_hrs=230439, can_mileage=137605711, engine_temp=120, 
srv_dist=0, j1939_air_temp=9369, J1708_eng_hrs=230439, J1708_fl_used=430295, J1708_fl_lvl=100, I/O=80/0

Discard the parameters that are obviously imprecise: hdop (precision), adcN (it's difficult to determine the regularity), odo (relative odometer in meters), mcc mnc cell_id and lac (LBS data section), gsm_lvl (the level of the GSM signal), etc. The parameter J1708_eng_hrs for this unit seems the most probable, as it doesn't change during the night parking. As a rule, it is also possible to use pwr_ext. Is the ignition is digital, you can follow the values' changes in the block 'I/O =' (see more details in the Inputs and outputs section).

Variant 3

If you have already connected the ignition, find out its parameter by means of the method described above or from the manual of the manufacturer.

  Why does mathematical calculation show enormous values?

Possible reasons:

  • In some cases, the system may consider that during the interval with no messages from the unit its ignition was on. Adjust the default value '0 seconds' on the Maximum interval between messages option on the Advanced tab of unit properties. The influence of the option on the fuel calculation is described in the documentation.
  • Several engine efficiency sensors can be created. Check up their values. The easiest way to evaluate it is to create in a report a simple chart with one of the curves Fuel consumption by math.
  How to determine fuel consumption, if I know how much fuel the unit consumes within the city, and how much outside it?

Let us suppose that the fuel consumption in the urban cycle is 10 l/100 km and 7 l/100 km — in the suburban cycle.

  • Create an ignition sensor (as in the example above) and set 1 l/h for the consumption during idling.
  • The average consumption in the urban cycle is 36 km/h, in the suburban — 80 km/h.
  • The unit will cover a distance of 100 km driving at a speed of 36 km/h in 2.8 hours. 10 l / 2.8 = 3.57. Let us calculate the value of the increasing coefficient when moving in the city: 3.57 / 1 (idling) = 3.57.
  • As a result of a similar calculation for the suburban cycle, we obtain the coefficient equal to 5.6.
  • Create an engine efficiency sensor, taking into account the fact that the unit cannot consume less fuel than during the idling, and that it is stationary before the beginning of the movement. As a parameter we use the average speed (speed + # speed) / const2 and fill in the calculation table (manually or using the calculation table wizard):

Note that the last pair of points is how the system calculated before (the fuel consumption was considered constant for a speed above 80 km/h). You cannot use this method and change the set of points. Also '3' in this example is the minimum speed from the unit's trip detector, consequently, this parameter can be different for your unit.

Result: in our example, the average consumption has been calculated for the unit. It has been calculated relative to the speed and time between messages and taking into account the values of the vehicle operation.

  How does the mathematical calculation algorithm work?

During the mathematical calculation, fuel consumption is computed separately for each pair of messages.

The following algorithm is used:

  1. The status of each engine sensor (engine ignition, absolute and relative engine hours sensors) in the current message is determined.
  2. For the operating sensors the values indicated in the field Consumed, l/h of their properties are summed.
  3. The values of the engine efficiency sensors bounded to the engine sensors are calculated.
  4. The received values are summed according to the formula k1 + (k2 - 1) + (k3 - 1) + … + (kn – 1). In that way, the coefficient is formed. If the sum of the coefficients is less than 0 or invalid, the total coefficient will be 1.
  5. To determine the current fuel consumption of the unit, the value from point 2 is multiplied by the value of point 4.
  6. The value from the previous message till the current one is multiplied by the value from point 5.
  7. The consumption for each message pair for the indicated interval is summed and in that way, the fuel consumption is determined by consumption math.

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