How do I set Idling Threshold.

How do I set Idling Threshold.

Excessive Idling Feature

The Excessive Idling feature allows fleet managers to monitor and control unnecessary engine idling. Prolonged idling wastes fuel, increases emissions, and contributes to engine wear. By setting a threshold, the system automatically generates alerts and reports whenever a vehicle exceeds the allowed idle time.

How It Works

  • The platform detects when the vehicle’s engine is running, but the vehicle speed is zero.

  • If the engine continues idling beyond the configured threshold (in minutes), the system records an  Idle start  Event and an Idling End event, including the idling period

  • These events can be viewed in reports or trigger notifications, depending on your threshold settings

 

Engine Idling Detection Example

 

A vehicle is parked with the engine left running.a threshold of 3 minutes set on the platform

Time       Engine StatusSpeedSystem Action
10:00 AM       ON              0 km/h       System starts monitoring idle time
10:03 AM       ON           0 km/h       Idle threshold reached (3 mins)
10:03 AM       ON           0 km/h        Idle Start Event recorded
10:08 AM       ON           0 km/h       Vehicle still idling
10:09 AM       OFF / Moving           0 km/h or >0 km/h       Idling End Event recorded

Result

The platform calculates:

  • Total Idling Duration: 6 minutes

  • Ignition on: 10.00 AM

  • Idle Start: 10:03 AM

  • Idle End: 10:09 AM


Configuration

  1. Navigate to Devices → Rules.

  2. Locate Excessive Idle (platform-based).

  3. Enter the idle time threshold in minutes.

    • Example: Setting 5 minutes means the system will generate an idle start event if the vehicle remains stationary with the engine on for more than 5 minutes.  It will wait for either the speed to start rising or an ignition off, then it will send an idle end event with the time taken idling.

  4. Save your configuration.

Idling period ==  Idle end - Idle start





Best Practices

  • Set thresholds between 3–10 minutes, depending on your business needs.

  • Train drivers on the importance of switching off engines during long waits.

  • You can use idle reports to spot recurring patterns and take corrective action.

Benefits

  • Reduce fuel consumption and costs.

  • Lower carbon emissions.

  • Extend vehicle engine life.

  • Improve overall fleet efficiency.


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