Real-time evaluation of machine performance for fleet management

摘要

A real-time performance evaluation system can compare machine performance to a performance standard. A Fleet Operations Subsystem (FOS) can determine a machine status such as Parked, Idle, Working, Travel or Turning. The FOS can be configured to determine machine performance by determining the amount of time spent in each status. The performance can be compared to predetermined performance standards, for example a minimum number of hours spent working, or a maximum number of hours spent idle. A performance score can be generated based on the comparison. A report of the performance evaluation can be provided. A report can be in the form of a performance marker graphic on a visual display. The performance marker can represent the performance score. The performance marker can be in the form of an alarm symbol for a poorly performing machine. The system provides an operator or manager the opportunity to improve machine performance.

主权项

1. A system for real-time machine performance evaluation, comprising:
a first agricultural machine comprising— one or more sensors for generating apparatus data related to machine performance, and an apparatus data unit (ADU), the ADU configured to receive and wirelessly transmit the apparatus data over a communications network; and a fleet operations system (FOS) located remotely from the first agricultural machine, the FOS configured to— receive the apparatus data from the ADU over the communications network, determine a value of a performance characteristic of the first agricultural machine using the apparatus data, determine an average value of the performance characteristic for a plurality of agricultural machines, compare the value of the performance characteristic of the first agricultural machine with the average value, and communicate a performance report of the first agricultural machine to a user, the performance report indicating a difference between the value of the performance characteristic of the first agricultural machine and the average value.