VTG ’ s new hardware

At the end of 2020 , VTG became the first partner to be equipped with Nexxiot ’ s new Globehopper introduced late 2019 . The updated version comes with updated Bluetooth Low Energy protocol which helps when connecting sensors in a modular way . It provides options to connect via 4G and is already prepared for 5G . Besides improved localisation the level of ATEX certification has also been further increased . The devices are all zero maintenance with energy harvesting and low power consumption as standard . In 2016 VTG decided to equip its entire European rail fleet with Nexxiot hardware . The asset leasing firm ’ s chief operating officer Europe and chief safety officer Sven Wellbrock is a believer in combined transport , making rail properly align with customers ’ needs by syncing it with other transport types so there are smooth transitions . For example , rail can take bulky goods on the longest legs of the journey and road transport can take care of the last mile to the customer . This approach means that the best mode is used for the appropriate part of the journey and the net effect is more sustainable and predictable cargo . This is only possible when each rail wagon is equipped with technology to provide data on critical parameters . Head of innovation Hanno Schell is leading the adoption of new technologies within the company . He understands the importance of delivering reliability , transparency and the tools that cargo owners want . “ Transparency in accurate mileage , impact events , quality of goods and reliable arrival times ( ETA ) are all now essential to keep our customers happy ,” he says . “ The pandemic has reminded us of just how critical is rail freight ’ s role in the transport system as a whole . We seek every technological advantage to strengthen the position of rail , the eco-friendly transport mode , and develop a collaborative schedule for a sustainable mobility transition .” VTG also uses temperature sensors developed by Nexxiot to monitor the condition of high-value , temperature sensitive goods and in real time . Some 3,000 freight cars are being equipped with sensors on customer request , which can record the temperature of the tank , the heating system and the outlet . The generated data are consolidated and processed in the Nexxiot Connect Cloud . Detailed evaluations and further analyses are available to customers on the VTG platform traigo . In the event of temperature changes , all authorised transport participants receive a notification via the system . This ensures that the transported goods reach their destination in perfect condition . “ Some products are no longer usable even after small temperature variations . That is why we want to guarantee our customers complete documentation when transporting high-value chemicals or other temperature-sensitive goods ,” says Schell . “ With launching the Nexxiot solution , we are going one step further . The notification of anomalies enables real-time action to be taken to prevent temperature fluctuations .”

The new Globehopper comes with updated Bluetooth Low Energy protocol which helps when connecting sensors in a modular way

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