Geotab MyAdmin parking AC runtime monitoring: rules, reports, and driver coaching

• Table of Contents

1. Step 1: Install the Vethy VS02 PRO Add-In from Geotab Marketplace
2. Step 2: Configure IOX-CAN expansion module on existing GO9+ device
3. Step 3: Build Rules Engine alerts for low SoC and excessive runtime
4. Step 4: Driver coaching reports and per-driver AC usage benchmarking

Geotab is the world's largest commercial telematics platform with over 4 million connected vehicles, dominant in North America and rapidly growing across Europe and Asia-Pacific. For fleet managers operating Volvo FH, Scania R, DAF XF, Freightliner Cascadia, Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 tractors equipped with Vethy VS02 PRO electric parking AC, MyAdmin and MyGeotab provide deep visibility into AC runtime patterns, lithium battery health, and per-driver energy consumption. This guide walks through the exact Geotab Add-In installation, IOX-CAN setup, Custom Data parameter mapping, Rules Engine alert configuration, and Report Builder templates needed to operationalize VS02 PRO data within your existing Geotab workflows.

Step 1: Install the Vethy VS02 PRO Add-In from Geotab Marketplace

Log into MyAdmin → Marketplace → search 'Vethy Parking AC' → click Install. The Add-In is published by Vethy under category 'Telematics Add-Ins / Auxiliary Equipment'. Installation takes 30 seconds and grants MyGeotab access to Custom Data parameters: AC_RuntimeHours, AC_LithiumSoC, AC_CabinTemp, AC_AmbientTemp, AC_EnergyWh, AC_StatusCode. The Add-In supports MyGeotab versions 2401+ and is compatible with all Geotab GO devices (GO9+, GO9, GO8 with IOX-CAN expansion).

Step 2: Configure IOX-CAN expansion module on existing GO9+ device

Vethy VS02 PRO requires Geotab IOX-CAN expansion module (PN: GT-IOX-CAN) connected to GO9+ device. Plug IOX-CAN into GO9+ expansion port, then connect 4-wire harness to V-FMSG-24 FMS gateway (CAN-H, CAN-L, +12V, GND). In MyAdmin → Devices → select the truck → Expansion Modules → Add IOX-CAN → Configuration: Baud Rate 250 kbps (CAN-FD auto-detect), Termination Resistor ON, PGN Filter 65273+65274 (Vethy AC PGNs). Save and reboot device. Within 5 minutes, AC Custom Data parameters appear in MyGeotab Live Map.

Step 3: Build Rules Engine alerts for low SoC and excessive runtime

MyGeotab → Rules → New Rule. Common rules for Vethy VS02 PRO fleets: **Low Lithium SoC Alert**: AC_LithiumSoC < 30% during driver rest period → email/SMS to fleet manager + push to driver Geotab Drive app for early engine restart. **Excessive AC Runtime**: AC_RuntimeHours daily > 12h → flag for maintenance review (potential thermostat fault or insulation degradation). **Cabin Temperature Out-of-Range**: AC_CabinTemp > 28°C during set-point < 22°C → potential refrigerant leak or compressor fault. **Energy Consumption Anomaly**: AC_EnergyWh per hour > 350Wh (normal 200-280Wh) → potential lithium cell degradation.

Step 4: Driver coaching reports and per-driver AC usage benchmarking

Report Builder → New Custom Report → Data Source: Custom Data AC_EnergyWh, AC_RuntimeHours, Driver. Group by Driver, aggregate Average per night, percentile rank across fleet. Top 10% efficient drivers achieve 180-220Wh/h average (proper set-point 22-24°C, door discipline); bottom 10% consume 320-400Wh/h (set-point 18°C, frequent door opening). Use this data for driver coaching: 1°C cooler set-point increases lithium drain ~15%, doubling battery cycle wear. Coaching can extend lithium bank life from 8 years to 11-12 years across the fleet.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Geotab Add-In work with GO8 devices or only GO9+?

GO9+ is preferred for full IOX-CAN-FD support and is required for Samsara/Webfleet-equivalent feature parity. GO8 works with IOX-CAN (legacy 250 kbps CAN) but limited to AC_RuntimeHours, AC_LithiumSoC, AC_CabinTemp (no CAN-FD high-rate diagnostics). We recommend GO9+ for new deployments.

How accurate is AC_LithiumSoC reading?

V-FMSG-24 reads SoC directly from the BMS (battery management system) inside the VS02 PRO LiFePO4 200Ah bank, with ±2% accuracy after coulomb-counting calibration. SoC is more accurate than voltage-only estimation used by older lead-acid AC systems.

Can I use Geotab Rules Engine to auto-start the truck engine when SoC is low?

Direct engine start command is not possible (and not desirable for safety/security). However, Rules Engine can push a Driver Geotab Drive app notification recommending engine restart at SoC < 30%, and fleet managers can configure a phone-call escalation via Geotab Marketplace integrations (Twilio, AWS Connect).

Does AC monitoring data sync to MyAdmin reseller portal?

Yes — MyAdmin reseller portals receive all Custom Data parameters via Geotab API. Resellers can build white-label fleet AC dashboards for their customers, common across North American Volvo Trucks dealers, Penske Truck Leasing and Ryder System.