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A SIMPLE SOLUTION TO A COMPLEX CHALLENGE

VISIBILITY DELIVERED

Gain full operational visibility andcontrol for all your reefer box trafc

Reduce your up-front investment in

reefer monitoring infrastructure

Protect reputation and revenue witha complete event and activity history

for every reefer container handled

Help your customers achieve full coldchain traceability

Minimize damage and loss claimsand avoid higher insurancepremiums

Improve customer satisfaction

through early detection andresolution of reefer incidents

Increase your staff productivity

Reduce on-the-ground labor

Improve energy management and

ensure correct billing for electricityusage

Features Advantages Benefts

Designed to automate the data collection

and business processes associated with

refrigerated container management in

complex port and terminal environments,

the Reefer Asset Management System is the

next generation in plug and play wireless

reefer monitoring and control.

The handling of temperature-controlledcontainer cargoes places unique operational

demands on ports and terminals. Reefer

boxes need a high level of care and constant

surveillance to preserve the integrity of their

perishable contents. Any break in the cold

chain can compromise product quality, shelf

life and retail value and may ultimately result

in cargo loss, leading to customer disputes,

claims and higher insurance premiums.

Temperature and controlled atmosphere

parameters must be precisely maintained at

the set level during reefer container handlingand storage operations. Swift action must be

taken to resolve any deviations or failures.

The growing demand for full traceability

of perishable cargo conditions from first

to last mile adds another dimension to the

challenge, as reefer container trades and

port calls expand worldwide.

Previously, port and terminal operators have

been presented with two main choices:

In-house or third-party staff on the

ground to manually check reefer box

status and capture reporting data

Investing in infrastructure for remote

powerline monitoring (PLM) of ISO

modem-equipped reefer boxes

A REVOLUTIONARY NEW APPROACH TO REEFER CONTAINER MONITORING

TOTAL VISIBILITY AND CONTROL AT YOUR FINGERTIPS

Wireless tags connect to standardreefer serial ports for real-timemonitoring and control of temperature

and other climate conditions

RFID readers in storage area transmit

data between reefer tags and controlsoftware via wireless LAN or Ethernet

Interface software provides graphicalviews and reports on key parameters: Container ID/serial number Software version Controller mode Set point Ambient, supply and return

temperature Alarms in queue Most recent alarm activities

Door open activities

Real-time alarms and notications

instantly alert users to failures ordeviation from set conditions

Users can remotely change set pointsand reset alarms

Automatically pre-trips single ormultiple reefer boxes

Supports easy data logger download

and upload

Simple plug and play operation forvirtually all reefer box types: no needfor ISO modems

Minimal infrastructure compared with

powerline remote reefer monitoring:operational in two weeks for rapid ROI

Real-time visibility to reefer box statushelps improve perishable cargo quality,

safety and traceability

Provides an unbroken chain ofinformation for terminal operators,carriers and cargo owners

Easy-to-learn remote monitoringsoftware

Fast incident response and correction

Less cost and time intensive than manualreefer inspection

Eliminates the risk of manual data entryerrors

Identies hot boxes requiring extra

electricity for cool-down


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And with 10-30% of reefer boxes in the terminal

at any one time not fitted with the appropriatemodems, even PLM-equipped facilities are not

immune to the need for manual inspection.

CHANGING THE GAMECombining advanced graphical software with a

breakthrough application of wireless RFID

technology, RAMS gives you the power to

monitor, record and actively control the health

and vital signs of virtually all the reefer boxes in

your facility remotely and in real time.

The innovation at the heart of the system is theiQ350 WAM RFID tag, a purpose built wireless

sensor with two-way communication

capability.

The tag talks directly with the reefer units

microprocessor controller via the standard

external serial port for immediate, live

monitoring operations.

Now there is no need to depend on your

customers to supply modem-equipped reefer

boxes. No need for powerline and master PLCinfrastructure at your terminal. No need for staff

on the ground to check reefer data.

Just plug and run for instant operational control

and actionable information.

As soon as tags connect to the reefer serial

port, they begin to broadcast container ID andreefer performance data. This is captured by

RFID readers mounted across reefer storage

areas, which communicate with each tag and

transmit data in real time to and from the RAMS

user interface software.

The powerful, easy-to-master RAMS software

has all the graphical views and reports needed

to remotely monitor and control reefer units

right across the terminal.

Users can track critical temperature and CAparameters, including ambient, supply and

return air temperatures and set point. Alarms

can be set and monitored, with visible alerts on

the user interface screen or via email.

Commands can be sent to the reefer to

automatically change set points, start pre-trips,

clear alarms and perform full data downloads.

Central control from the RAMS software allows

multiple reefer boxes to be pre-tripped with

the click of a mouse, improving operational

productivity and efficiency.

Via the internet, terminals can also share data

with clients, giving carriers or cargo owners the

comfort of real-time status updates for their

valuable reefer assets and cargoes.

FAST TO DEPLOY, EASY TO INTEGRATE

OUT OF THE BOX AND INTO ACTION FOR RAPID ROIRAMS is a proven, off the shelf application which can be used out of the box with no

modification. Requiring minimal infrastructure, terminals can be up and running in two

weeks or less giving immediate operational benefit and rapid return on your investment.

With open interfaces and easy integration tools, RAMS can be deployed as a standalone

solution or in conjunction with terminal operating systems or other process automation

technologies. For customers needing a more tailored approach, RAMS is highly adaptable,

offering rapid development capabilities for fast and easy modification to meet your needs.

REDUCE CAPITAL COSTS WITH MANAGED SERVICEThe RAMS software license can be purchased for direct installation on desktop or laptop

computers, or delivered on-demand via the internet for a monthly service fee. Tags and

readers can also be bundled into the monthly service contract, giving users the option to

convert some or all of their capital investment into an operating expense.

EXTEND VISIBILITY ALONG THE COLD CHAINWith the addition of a GPS/GSM controller, RAMS can be used to monitor reefer box

shipments from origin to destination: by road, rail and vessel. Ports, terminals, carriers and

logistics companies can offer this as a value-added service for in-transit tracking.


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ABOUT IDENTEC SOLUTIONSIDENTEC SOLUTIONS is a global provider of wireless solutions that improve

efficiency, productivity and safety in harsh marine and underground environments.

Deployed on every continent, IDENTEC SOLUTIONS technology and business

applications deliver real-time visibility and control of mission-critical operations in

some of the worlds most challenging conditions for customers in the oil and gas,

ports and terminals, and tunnels and mining industries.

Backed by 24/7 global support, our industry-specific solutions and expertise are

built on the award-winning SensorSMART Platform, a proven, robust and reliable

wireless sensor network that is also used by the worlds leading application

providers, systems integrators and government.

In the ports and terminals sector, IDENTEC SOLUTIONS CTAS Terminal Asset

Management System and RAMS Reefer Asset Management System combine

advanced software with the latest wireless identification, locating and sensing

technologies to deliver real-time visibility and control of handling equipment,

containers and workforce.

An IDENTEC GROUP company, IDENTEC SOLUTIONS is privately held with its

corporate office in Austria, and regional offices in Australia, Germany, Norway,

UAE and USA.

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SYSTEMS INTEGRATIONOur teams integrate multiple hardware and

software technologies into unified solutions

that work. Whether you are using business

applications from IDENTEC SOLUTIONS and

our channel partners, or want to integrate our

applications and technologies with your own

enterprise systems, we are your single source.

IDENTEC SOLUTIONS uses a proven project

methodology developed to address the unique

requirements of the ports and terminals market,

built on a tried and tested approach to complex

mission-critical solutions delivery.

TECHNICAL SUPPORTFrom global systems expertise to after-sales

technical service and customer care, you

can rely on IDENTEC SOLUTIONS supportfor the lifetime of your investment. We offer

experienced technical staff globally to support

clients with support and trouble resolution.

Our worldwide capability gives customers 24/7

support from our network of regional offices,

alongside web submission and tracking tools.

CHANNEL PARTNERSIDENTEC SOLUTIONS IntelliPORTS Program

offers a global channel partner network to

extend the depth and breadth of solutions

available to you. IntelliPORT channel partners

include application software providers, systems

integrators, complementary technology

suppliers and OEMs.

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