Keep track of not only vehicles’ whereabouts but also who is Driving. iButton is the technology used by most major fleet operators to identify the drivers in each vehicle of the fleet.
One of the implemented features for fleet management devices is 1-Wire data protocol, which enables connection of iButton. The iButton device is perfect for any application where AVL data needs to travel along with a person or object identification.
This iButton is a rugged data carrier that serves as an electronic registration number for automatic identification. Data is transferred serially through the 1-Wire data protocol, which requires only a single data lead and a ground return. Every IiButton is factory lasered with a guaranteed unique 64-bit registration number that allows for absolute traceability.
The durable stainless-steel iButton package is highly resistant to environmental hazards such as dirt, moisture, and shock. Its compact coin-shaped profile is selfaligning with mating receptacles, allowing the iButton to be used easily by human operators.
Accessories enable the DS1990A iButton to be mounted on almost any object, including containers, pallets, and bags.
Key Features
- Can Be Read in Less Than 5ms
- Operating Range: 2.8V to 6.0V, -40°C to +85°C
- Unique Factory-Lasered 64-Bit Registration Number Ensures Error-Free Device Selection and Absolute Traceability Because No Two Parts are Alike
- Built-In Multidrop Controller for 1-Wire Net
- Digital Identification by Momentary Contact
- Data Can Be Accessed While Affixed to Object
- Economically Communicates to Bus Master with a Single Digital Signal at 16.3kbps
- Button Shape is Self-Aligning with Cup-Shaped Probes
- Durable Stainless-Steel Case Engraved with Registration Number Withstands Harsh Environments
- Easily Affixed with Self-Stick Adhesive Backing, Latched by its Flange, or Locked with a Ring Pressed Onto its Rim
- Driver authorization – gives ability to use vehicle only for specific iButton owners and identify which driver is on the road.
- Immobilizer – without iButton authorization you can not run engine starter and and use vehicle.
- AutoGeofencing – gives ability to know when car leaves customized areas without iButton authorization.
- Driver Identification for GPS Tracking Solutions
- Access Control
- Work-In-Progress Tracking
- Tool Management
- Inventory Control
How do iButton reader and iButton function in GPS tracking?
in engine off / parking state, device set the engine in circuit off state also If somebody wants to drive vehicles, he should place the iButton on iButton reader. After iButton authorized, user can start the car engine after 2 minutes. If user still does not start the engine, device will be back to not-able-to start state. After user drives the vehicle to other place, and park car, close engine. After 2 minutes, the device will be back to not-able-to-start state. If iButton tag unauthorized, driver is not able to start the engine.
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What Benefits From iButton reader function in gps tracking?
- More control on fleet drivers with issued iButton tags
Authorize driver can drive vehicle away. Both authorized and unauthorized driver iButton ID would be transmitted onto server as records.
- iButton reader function working even in no GSM/3G signal area
If fleet companies keep the authorized iButton ID in gps tracking devices, even in no GSM/3G signal areas, the iButton ID verification part in gps tracking device would still function normally, meanwhile it saves iButton data in memory for future data transmission if 3g/GSM signal is ok again.
- GPS history traces come with driver ID
If the driver shows the iButton tag onto reader, the iButton data would be sent to server. If driver doesn't start the engine in 2 minutes, vehicle would go into not-able-to-start-engine mode again; after driving sometime, driver turns off engine, after 2 minutes, it would go
