Mercedes-Benz DIoTMS Daimler Internet of Things Management Suite User Manual

Mercedes-Benz DIoTMS Daimler Internet of Things Management Suite

Overview

• RFID Technology is evolving as a major technology enabler for identifying and tracking goods and assets
• The Daimler Internet of Things Management Suite(DIoTMS) is a webbased IoT solution using RFID technology
• DIoTMS is a Management tool designed to track, monitor and manage smart devices
• It is uniquely customizable to fit asset attribute information unique to any location
• Solution is not hardware dependent
• Ensures complete transparency of assets at any time
• Stores movement history of assets for a couple of months
• Gathers data about devices every couple of seconds
• Collects and displays the data in a dashboard

Standard Features

• Configuration and linking of gateways to locations
• Receive timely updates about devices (polling function/subscription to event streams)
• View Route Points / Tags
  • Search for racks, filter by Supplier, check for racks that are off route
  • Search for tags
  • Export function
• View Gateways
  • Capability to view functioning devices and those in error
• Manage alerts and notifications
• Mapping function and Layout
• Interface to external systems

How the e-tag system works

• e-tags serve as electronic transponders and must be fitted on the rack of the asset.
• gateways /e-tag readers must be configured and connected to the network
• When the asset passes a gate/building/door where a tag reader is configured, the e-tag is recognized and an event is automatically recorded and displayed on a dashboard
• Metadata (reader names and associated route points) is imported into the system via a file upload
• The etag process will then start to “poll” each reader every couple of seconds for all the reader events

Benefits

• At MBSA the e-tag system is heavily used to track manufacturing assets in a production environment
• Provides real-time visibility of business operations
• Allows logistics to improve management of moveable assets and goods
• Increases operational efficiency by tracking goods from point of manufacture (i.e. from our suppliers) through to our manufacturing plants
• Reduces operational costs and improves productivity
• MBSA solution is easily customizable and can be integrated into any external system (i.e. SAP, non-SAP)

System Landscape

Device Specifications

MT-2 (MBSA Medium tags)

INTRODUCTION
The MT-2 is a d urable, reusable, wireless Electronic visualisation display for the use in a Paperless Factory/ Manufacturing environment.
It is easily installed and configured via an Ad min Console for individual or multiple tag updates.
Monitoring and Reporting (battery levels), Firmware versions. eTag Template Manageme nt.
Easily communicates to backend SAP/ERP a nd Production systems via web services.

FEATURES

• 2.9″ e-lnk Display

• Low Power Consumption

• Supports IEEE 802.15.4/868MHz/915MHz

• Bi-Direction Communication

• 2 Programmable Buttons

• Red and Green LEDs next to each button

• Integrated RAD chip

• Replaceable CR2477 Coin
  Cell Battery

• ± 3 second display update

• ± 2 second LED flash response

• Supports over-the-air updates (OTA)

• Barcode Scan-able display

• Coloured lens a round Display (default Block, other colours optional)

• CE Certified

• FCC Certified

SPECIFICATIONS

GW-3 (MBSA etag gateway)

INTRODUCTION
The GW-3 is durable enough for the use in a Paperless Factory/Manufacturing environment and is composed of a Raspberry Pi 3B+ fitted with a PoE Hat and Plug-in RF Board .
It is easily installed and c onfigured via an Admin Console Monitoring and Reporting via Admin Console .

SPECIFICATIONS

FEATURES

• Gateway o pera tes via LAN
• PoE (Power over Ethernet) 48V
• 100Mb Ethernet Interfa ce
• DHCP Enabled
• Sup ports IEEE
802.15.4/868MHz/ 915MHz RF
• Bi-Direction Communication
• Low Power Consumption
• Remotely manageable
• 2 LEDs (Power & Comms)
• Integrated Raspberry Pi 3 B+, PoE Hat,Texas Instrument CC1312R l RF

For more information, please contact Jon Holmes : jon.holmes@daimler.com
Mercedes-Benz South Africa Ltd
Information Technology (ITO/PE)
Systems Analyst / SAP Basis Support / Innovation
C8 Building, 7 Settlers Way, Gately Industrial Park
East London, 5200
Phone: +27(0) 81 444 2802

FCC Part 15 Notice

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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