Uniquely the m~flow FMS-500 offers future potential which is absent in typical AVL systems. The M~Flow FMS-500 is fluent in all common vehicle protocols* and includes the ability to process sensed events, make a determination and communicate the outcome over virtually any common communications system including WiFi, Tetra, or any legacy system via an RS-232 interface. If wireless communications are not required then Ethernet or RS-232 are available with USB2 available as an option.
In response to the increasing number of Police Vehicle Accidents (PVAs), the UK Police Complaints Authority recommends that the use of data recorders is fundamental to a strategy to increase the safety of Police Officers. Operational evidence from UK Police Forces and other professional driving organisations demonstrates that Incident Data Recorders (IDRs) reduce PVAs.
Since installing simple accident data recorders the Metropolitan Police report accident reductions of 20-25%, findings which the Thames Valley Police confirmed in a similar initiative.
It is important to note that while the presence of legacy IDRs positively affect driver behaviour, they do so reactively rather than proactively. Since IDRs are normally only analysed as part of an investigation procedure, it follows that abnormal driver behaviour will not normally be addressed until it is too late. Conversely the FMS-500 provides customer defined data to a comprehensive back office system allowing the definition of trends. Trend analysis enables a more proactive duty of care posture for employers and supports it with a business case which demonstrates value across the enterprise.
The ability of the FMS-500 to sample more types of events, more frequently and communicate user defined exceptions introduces opportunities for organisations to change significantly the way that vehicle fleets and Human Resources are managed. The ability of the m~flow FMS-500 to sense and communicate events without interruption to data capture makes it a true Telematics system. The FMS-500 delivers enhanced attributes today and ensures unparalleled potential for future enhancement.
The m~flow back office solution provides tailored software tools designed specifically to address the requirements of key stake holders and share vital information across the enterprise. Our Information Technology team has demonstrated expertise in meeting the most stringent network security policies integrating end to end m~flow solutions seamlessly into the enterprise. The software reconfigurable m~flow solution supports your business in finding where your budget is really being spent today and where it might be better invested tomorrow.