JLG has announced two new features for its ClearSky Smart Fleet platform: 'digital access control' and 'over the air machine software updates'. Both functions will be available via the ClearSky Smart Fleet connectivity beacon on aerial work platforms and telehandlers.
A visual of the 'over the air' software updates in action
The digital access control feature allows fleet owners and managers to restrict or enable machine operation using the ClearSky Smart Fleet mobile app, removing the need for manual keypad entry. Owners will be able to select from three machine states: restricted (lockout), creep mode or creep plus transport mode for limited speed operation, and unrestricted for full functionality. The system is designed to support future developments such as role based permissions and job site access profiles without the need for additional hardware.
The new software can be downloaded remotely via a web portal or mobile app and applied wirelessly to multiple machines at once, with on site personnel only needing to trigger the update.
Ara Eckel
Ara Eckel, product director for connected solutions said: “By digitising machine software updates, we’re eliminating unnecessary physical interaction and delivering the time efficiencies our customers expect.”
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