FU1008 Fuel consumption per trip via CAN bus

Effective fuel management is key to improving fleet efficiency. The FU1008 Fuel consumption per trip via CAN bus provides a holistic view of fuel consumption by tracking essential trip data.

By tracking the start and stop fuel levels for each trip, you can accurately assess fuel consumption, detect anomalies, and identify potential fuel theft or excessive usage.

This article will guide you through the steps of implementing the FU1008 Fuel consumption per trip via CAN bus, helping you leverage fuel level signals and trip data to better manage your fleet's fuel consumption.

Mapping the Fuel Consumed (CAN data):

To display fuel consumption and fuel level in liters on the report, you need to map the input from which the signals are obtained (this input may vary based on the device brand and model) to the CAN300_FuelConsumed and CAN300_FuelLevelLiters variables.

Utilize the device mapper to associate the signals with the variables as follows:

Monitoring Fuel Levels in Fleet Management

1. Identifying Fuel Refill Needs:
- Observation: The report provides data on the Start Fuel Level and End Fuel Level for each trip segment.
- Analysis: When the End Fuel Level is significantly lower than the Start Fuel Level after a trip, it may indicate that the vehicle needs a fuel refill.
- Action: Fleet managers can use this information to schedule refills, ensuring vehicles are adequately fueled for upcoming trips.

2. Detecting Potential Fuel Theft:
- Observation: A sudden and unexplained decrease in fuel levels can be a red flag.
- Analysis: If the End Fuel Level is much lower than expected (based on the distance traveled and typical fuel consumption), this discrepancy could suggest fuel theft.
- Action: Fleet managers can investigate these incidents further to determine if fuel theft has occurred, allowing for timely intervention and loss prevention.

3. Alert Mechanism for Fleet Managers:
- Functionality: By calculating the difference between the Start Fuel Level and End Fuel Level, the report can alert fleet managers to significant changes in fuel levels.
- Example: If a vehicle starts with 20 liters of fuel and ends with only 5 liters after a short trip, this 15-liter drop may warrant immediate attention.

4. Creating Live Events for Real-Time Monitoring:
- Event Rules: Fleet management systems often allow for the creation of event rules based on certain thresholds.
- Implementation: For instance, fleet managers can set a rule to trigger a live event if the fuel level drops below a specified amount or if there is an unusually high fuel consumption rate.
- Outcome: These live events notify fleet managers instantly, enabling them to respond quickly to potential issues such as refueling needs or suspected theft.

Import the report:

Use the import report feature, to upload the report template provided at the end of the article.

Activate the report in an application:

The report must be activated in an application before it can be used. Activate the report by following this guide.

Note: If you are looking to use a different name for the variable or different input data, you will need to modify the data provider accordingly. (Find out more about Customize-Data-Providers)