Q: What is the ARMOR 4+ Connected Asset Monitor?
A: The ARMOR 4+ is a rugged IoT asset monitoring device that provides visibility into equipment power use, runtime, location, and operational status. It helps businesses monitor fleets, industrial equipment, battery-powered machines, golf carts, cleaning machines, and other connected assets.
Q: What types of equipment can the ARMOR 4+ monitor?
A: ARMOR 4+ can be used with a wide range of powered equipment, including forklifts, lithium-battery machines, turf equipment, golf carts, cleaning machines, industrial tools, and other compatible equipment.
Q: What information does the ARMOR 4+ track?
A: The ARMOR 4+ provides visibility into power usage, equipment runtime, location, and operational status, allowing you to see which assets are running or idle and where they are located.
Q: What voltage range does the ARMOR 4+ support?
A: The ARMOR 4+ supports 6–90 V DC power, making it suitable for a broad range of powered equipment and battery-powered assets.
Q: Does the ARMOR 4+ require a cellular connection?
A: Yes. The ARMOR 4+ uses global-ready LTE/NB-IoT connectivity to communicate asset information with the ARMOR cloud platform.
Q: Is the ARMOR 4+ suitable for outdoor or demanding environments?
A: Yes. The ARMOR 4+ features a rugged IP67-rated enclosure designed to provide protection in demanding operating environments.
Q: How difficult is the ARMOR 4+ to install?
A: The ARMOR 4+ is designed for quick installation and can be installed in minutes on compatible equipment. Once installed, it automatically measures power and runtime and reports information to the ARMOR cloud.
Q: What software is included with the ARMOR 4+?
A: Once you purchase the required subscription and data plan, ARMOR Asset Central is included. Asset Central provides centralized visibility and management for connected assets. You can also register up to 100 additional assets that do not have an ARMOR device.
Q: Is a subscription required to use the ARMOR 4+?
A: Yes. An annual licensing subscription and data plan are required for asset monitoring. Subscription options are available for 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 years.
Q: Can I monitor multiple assets with ARMOR Asset Central?
A: Yes. ARMOR Asset Central is designed for organizations managing multiple assets, locations, fleets, or mixed equipment. In addition to assets equipped with ARMOR devices, up to 100 additional assets without an ARMOR device can be registered in the platform.
Q: Can the ARMOR 4+ help reduce equipment downtime?
A: The ARMOR 4+ provides visibility into equipment runtime, power usage, location, and operational status, helping organizations identify idle equipment, monitor utilization, and support proactive maintenance planning.
Q: What is the ARMOR Asset Central platform?
A: ARMOR Asset Central is the cloud-based asset management platform used with ARMOR monitoring devices. It provides centralized visibility into connected assets and helps organizations manage equipment across fleets and multiple locations.
Q: What connectivity does the ARMOR 4+ use?
A: The ARMOR 4+ uses global LTE and NB-IoT cellular connectivity to transmit asset information to the ARMOR cloud platform.
Q: Is the ARMOR 4+ suitable for fleet management?
A: Yes. The ARMOR 4+ is designed for fleet and asset management applications where organizations need visibility into equipment location, runtime, power usage, and operational status.
Q: What is included with the ARMOR 4+ purchase?
A: The ARMOR 4+ Connected Asset Monitor is supplied as the hardware device. An annual licensing subscription and data plan must also be purchased to enable asset monitoring through the ARMOR platform.
