TapandTrack
PTO TelemetryCategory: Industrial & ComplianceTier: Professional

Drum Rotation Telemetry & Transit Window Verification for RMC Mixers

Prevent concrete setting in transit and verify batch quality. Monitors drum rotation speed, pour direction, and site arrival timestamps in real time.

Operational Problem Addressed

Hardened Concrete in Transit & Unverified Site Discharge

Transit mixers stuck in city traffic risk concrete setting inside the drum. Operators lack verifiable proof of whether the drum was rotating during transit or when pour commenced.

Empirical Fleet Impact

Catastrophic mixer drum destruction costs (₹3,00,000+) and construction site client rejections.

Hardware Architecture & Telemetry Sensors
Core VLTD / Gateway

TapandTrack RMC Telematics Hub

Device Specifications:
  • Heavy-duty magnetic drum rotation sensor (CW mixing / CCW discharge detection)
  • Waterproof IP67 wiring harness with anti-corrosion protective sleeve
  • Sub-second NavIC GPS for urban route tracking with traffic speed calculation
  • Wide temperature range for batching plant washdown environments
Official Certification:ICAT Certified & Concrete Standards Compliant
Sensor Ecosystem

Telemetry & Probes

Bidirectional Drum Rotation Sensor

Detects rotation speed (RPM) and direction (Mixing vs Discharge).

Water Washout Sensor

Logs water addition events into drum that compromise concrete slump specs.

Engine RPM / CAN Bus Line

Verifies PTO hydraulic pump engagement and power delivery.

Calibrated & certified during vehicle fitment at authorized centers.
Cloud Telematics Platform Features

Concrete Transit Window Countdown

Real-time countdown timer from batching plant exit to maximum allowable 90-minute pour window.

Automated Pour Stamped ePOD

Generates digital proof of delivery recording exact minute and coordinates when discharge commenced.

Batching Plant Queue Optimization

Notifies plant dispatchers of returning transit mixers for continuous loading rotation.

Live Data Feeds & Precision

Engineered Performance Metrics

Drum Direction
CW / CCW

Mix vs Discharge Verified

Transit Timer
90 Min

Slump Expiry Alert

Pour Timestamp
GPS Locked

Dispute Proof ePOD

Regulatory Standards & Certifications
RMC Batching Quality StandardsAIS-140 Commercial Vehicle
Frequently Asked Questions

How does the sensor detect drum rotation direction?

Dual magnetic Hall-effect sensors on the drum ring distinguish clockwise mixing rotation from counter-clockwise discharge rotation.

Can batching plant dispatchers view live ETAs for all transit mixers?

Yes. The centralized cloud map displays live mixer locations, drum rotation status, and dynamic traffic-adjusted ETAs.

Ready to Deploy Ready Mix Concrete TM Monitoring?

Schedule an on-site vehicle fitment evaluation or request a live platform demonstration with our solutions engineering team.