Op Tracker

Forest Machine Telematics Solution

Increase efficiency, decrease costs and take the guesswork out of operations in the field with Op Tracker, a machine tracking and data analysis solution built on Esri ArcGIS technology.

Streamlines operations, cut costs, and deliver real-time insights with seamless data integration and advanced field functionality

Op Tracker enhances operational efficiency and reduces costs by automating data transfer and leveraging GIS data for real-time machine tracking and analysis. This versatile, machine-agnostic solution provides up-to-date information through seamless web and mobile app syncing, offering comprehensive operational insights and robust field functionality with offline access and proximity alerts.

Increased Efficiency

Reduces the need for weekly drive time by automating data transfer, saving significant time and resources.

Cost Reduction

Pays for itself within months by decreasing operational costs, especially as fuel prices rise.

Real-Time Data Access

Provides up-to-date information through automatic syncing between web and mobile apps, ensuring everyone works from the same current data source.

Comprehensive Operational Insights

Streamline and schedule forestry activities with intuitive, easy-to-use tools.

In-Field Alerting & Warning

The Op Tracker mobile app, compatible with GNSS, provides offline map access and boundary proximity alerts for users in the field, enhancing operational accuracy and efficiency.

Machine- and Manufacturer-Agnostic

Works with any machine, making it a versatile solution adaptable to various operational needs allowing for “apples-to-apples” data comparisons.

Key features

GPS Tracking and Alerting

Track the location of your machines.
Remain compliant, by alerting machine operators before they go somewhere they shouldn’t.
Auto start tracking when block entered to avoid data gaps.

PMH, Utilization and Productivity

Calculate productive machine hours (PMH).
Calculate utilization of each machine and fleet-wide.
Calculate productivity of machines (m3/hr).

Online and Offline Capable

Works in offline/disconnected mode when there is no internet and sync when back online.
Use imagery and lidar raster products as backdrops on the map.
Auto-sync based on a user-configured schedule.

Integrates by Default with the ArcGIS System

Leverage your ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise GIS services.
Works seamlessly in tandem with other Esri mobile apps, such as ArcGIS Dashboard, Field Maps and Survey123.
Supports complex map symbology so no need to change your existing maps.

Activity Codes, Stop Codes and KPIs

Prompt operators for activity codes so you always know what’s going on in the field.
Show KPIs to operator for performance management.

Automated Reporting and Analysis

Op Tracker crunches the data at end of shift so anomalies, such as abnormal fuel consumption, can be identified.
Automatically send summary reports by email.
Compatible with ArcGIS Dashboards and PowerBI for user-configured reporting.
Trigger automation rules and business processes in the cloud or on-prem.

Real-time Data and Connectivity

Choose satellite communication option for machines that work in remote environments and rarely in cellular communication range.
Optional machine-to-machine (M2M) capability so every working machine is aware of its peers.

Benefits for forest products companies and forest management consultants

Minimize Fuel Consumption

Minimize fuel consumption and reduce your company’s carbon footprint.

Optimize Operations

Optimize operations and save costs through actionable insights gained from Op Tracker data analytics.

Always Know What’s Happening with Your Operations

Decrease administrative efforts by consolidating your GIS, progress, and productivity data into one solution that updates automatically in near-real time.

Benefits for contractors

Maximize Productivity

Know your surroundings, make smart decisions on the fly, and maximize productivity thanks to the heads-up map display.

Avoid Trespasses

Use block boundary and ecological feature alerts to avoid trespassing, maintain environmental compliance, and complete ribbonless harvests.

Share Information from the Field

Pinpoint features like log piles, washed-out roads, and unmarked water or other no-go zones that pop up during operations and easily share with others.

Simplify

Flexible plans

Choose the perfect plan for your business needs.

TAB

$1,050 CAD
per user
billed yearly

BOX

Contact Us
billed yearly

BOX+

Contact Us
billed yearly

Tablet (BYOD iOS, Android or Windows)

FPDat II Telematics Device

Hardwired to Machine

Communication via Satellite

Machine Tracking

In-Cab Alerting

Stop Codes and Activity Codes

N/A

Productivity (Utilization/PMH) – In Web App

Productivity (Utilization/PMH) - In Cab

Sync Tracks via Wi-Fi

N/A

Upload Tracks via Satellite

Support of TPKs and VPTKs

N/A

Support Maps with Esri Complex Symbology

N/A

Real-Time View of Operations in Web App

(depends on frequency of sync)

Standard Reporting in Web App

Custom Reporting in Web App

Automated Reporting

Web-based customer support portal

Contractor Access to Web App (Restricted Contractor Views)

GeoNotes

N/A

Automated Depletion Geometries

Forest Machine Connectivity (FMC)

Benchmarking Database

N/A

Integration with Log365

Enterprise Single Sign-On (SSO)

O = Optional with additional costs.

FAQ

Does Op Tracker work on any brand and type of forest machine?

Yes, Op Tracker is manufacturer and machine type agnostic and is perfect for mixed fleets.

What tablets are supported with Op Tracker?

The Op Tracker mobile app is a cross-platform mobile app that runs on Windows, iOS and Android, but it’s best to validate that Op Tracker is compatible with your specific version of operating system.

Is Op Tracker only useful tree-length (TL) forest operations?

No, Op Tracker has been used in both tree-length (TL) and cut-to-length (CTL) forest operations.

Which Op Tracker edition do I need if I want fuel information?

Op Tracker BOX or Op Tracker BOX+.

Which Op Tracker edition do I need if my machines work in remote environments void of any communication infrastructure?

Op Tracker BOX or Op Tracker BOX+ as these include satellite communication capabilities for real-time data collection.

I’m only out of cell coverage for short period of time, which Op Tracker edition do I need?

Op Tracker TAB

What is the difference between Op Tracker and Field Maps?

Op Tracker is purpose-built for forest operations and goes beyond x-y tracking by offering advanced data analytics capabilities, such as automated depletion and productivity calculations.

Does Op Tracker work with no internet connection?

Yes, Op Tracker is capable of taking GIS data offline and working in a disconnected mode with data syncing occurring the next time an internet connection is detected.

Can machines see each other in real-time?

Yes, Op Tracker offers a machine-to-machine (M2M) capability; however, this requires additional hardware and comes with extra cost so best to reach out to us directly with your question.