Getting Started

How TraX works

1️⃣ An installer mounts the TraX device on a wheel end.

2️⃣ The installer configures the device using the TraX mobile app.

3️⃣ Integrations automatically add the device to the telematics platform.

4️⃣ The TraX system is configured, and the device transmits sensor readings.

5️⃣ The telematics platform captures, analyzes, persists, and presents the data to the fleet.

 

The TraX Device

The TraX WEM-200 device is a battery-powered, wireless device that can be mounted on the wheel.
It monitors the condition of the bearing and measures its temperature

• Commissioning Devices - Explore backplate options and learn how to mount and commission devices.
• SKF TraX Technical Specification Connected Version - The definitive source of the TraX device´s capabilities.
• Overview of the BSS10 Firmware - Discover the latest features offered by the current generation of firmware

Technical Integration

This section offers technical guidance for integrating the TraX device into a TSP's platform.

Step 1 - Overview

• Architecture - Introduction to the components required to run TraX.
• Integration Requirements - Ensure your platform can integrate the TraX device.
• End-to-end Process - Review the end-to-end process and its alignment with integrations and the TraX web API. Code samples are provided in Postman.

Step 2 - Connect

The integration architecture features a web API and queues for efficient real-time processing. The TSP initiates connections.

Endpoints, APIs, and more:

• Integration Environments - SKF provides development- and production integration environments. 
• Connect to Queues - The web API offers full application integration capabilities.
• Connect to the Web API - The queue API is limited to events such as "sensor configuration changed".

Step 3 - Build

The end-to-end process has been split into three distinct integrations. TSPs are required to implement all integrations in the order listed below.

Integration implementation guidance:

• Vehicle Store Integration - A one-way synchronization of vehicles from the TSP to SKF.
• Sensor Configuration Integration - Automatic onboarding and offboarding of TraX devices within the TSPs platform.
• Sensor Data Integration - Capture, manage, and share data.

TSP platform implementation guidance:

• Acting on Sensor Data - Guidelines for acting on data are useful when configuring alarms and designing the user interface.
• Temperature Capabilities - Explains how the device measures and transmits temperature data. Although the device is optimized for long-term monitoring, the TSP can leverage its temperature measurement capabilities to implement customized alarms and controls for detecting rapid thermal events.

Step 4 - Test & Getting Ready for Production

Quality assurance protocols:

• QA Protocol - Ensure the integration of the device into the TSP platform meets acceptance criteria. The test is performed in the Deploy your TraX development integration environment.
• User Acceptance Test Protocol - Validate that the technical integration and users are ready for go-live. The test is performed in the Deploy your TraX production integration environment.

Prepare for go-live:

• Conduct training sessions.
• Establish Support Model - The TSP serves as customers' main point of contact, while SKF offers second and third-line support tiers.
• Manage Users and Access to Resources - To scale the deployment of TraX devices, you have the ability to manage users and access to resource through self-service.
• Request Support - Guidance on how to request support from SKF.

Step 5 - Go-Live! 🚀

• Onboard new fleets and installers, with SKF available to assist in the initial customer cases.