Abstract: A system for monitoring machine fluids is provided. The system includes a fluid handling unit configured to pump the fluid and the fluid handling unit includes at least one fluid handling element. A magnetic material on the at least one fluid handling element is configured to generate a magnetic field. A sensing element located within the magnetic field is configured to measure fluctuations in the magnetic field.

Abstract: A method for servicing an apparatus based on the time of operation of the apparatus, wherein the apparatus includes a controller BUS and a diagnostic port in communication with the BUS, comprises plugging a service meter unit into the diagnostic port and sending a signal related to the time of operation of the apparatus or other service meter unit to a location remote from the apparatus.

Abstract: A system for monitoring machine fluids is provided. The system includes a fluid handling unit configured to pump the fluid and the fluid handling unit includes at least one fluid handling element. A magnetic material on the at least one fluid handling element is configured to generate a magnetic field. A sensing element located within the magnetic field is configured to measure fluctuations in the magnetic field.

Abstract: A health monitoring system for a tire is provided. The health monitoring system includes a fiber optic strain sensor array. The fiber optic strain sensor array is configured to generate data indicative of a strain in the tire. The fiber optic strain sensor array is arranged and aligned within a fibrous reinforcement array of the tire to generate data which can be directly correlated to an interaction of the tire and a work surface on which the tire operates. The health monitoring system also includes a control module. The control module is configured to receive the data associated with the strain and the interaction of the tire. The control module is also configured to generate visual representation of the tire based on the received data of the strain in the tire and the interaction of the tire for indicating an effect of operating the tire on the work surface.

Abstract: A programmable device for connection to an on-board diagnostic port on a machine is provided. The programmable device includes a plurality of input interfaces. Each of the plurality of input interfaces is adapted to connect with a corresponding pin configuration of the on-board diagnostic port. The programmable device includes a position detection module configured to generate a position signal of the programmable device. Further, the programmable device includes at least two slot trays. Each of the at least two slot trays is adapted to receive a communication chip therein. The programmable device includes an expansion module adapted to provide a stackable electronic interface for the programmable device. The programmable device is a single unit configured to read data off a bus on-board the machine.