Nexxiot Kingpin Monitoring Solution
Kingpin Monitor

Our unique Kingpin Monitor is a complete and integrated solution designed to support the safe loading of semi-trailers on to railcars.

Set up takes less than 60 minutes, and only minor modifications to the railcar are needed. After that, safety status can be easily monitored by field operators – or remotely through Nexxiot’s Connect Intelligent Cloud.

Nexxiot Kingpin Monitor

CONFIRMATION OF SAFE LOADING

Support field personnel during loading process.

VISIBILITY ON CRITICAL PARAMETERS

Remote oversight of performance around safety and efficiency.

REAL-TIME NOTIFICATIONS

Receive immediate alerts on critical events that need intervention.

Total Transparancy

Comprehensive Kingpin monitoring, in real-time, from anywhere in the world.

Real-time event notifications

Kingpin lockup status

Customizable alerts and triggers

Live location and sensor feed

Set up can be done in under 60 minutes, and our built-in battery has a 12-year lifetime.

Mounting

1. Kingpin Sensor

Detects if the kingpin of a trailer is securely engaged inside the railcar hitch using a custom designed inductive sensor and a reed contact.

2. Status Display

The high visibility Kingpin display shows the Kingpin and Lock engagement status through brightly coloured LEDs.

Nexxiot Kingpin Monitor Infographic
Nexxiot Kingpin Monitor Ecosystem

Rich Ecosystem and Flexible Operations

The Kingpin communicates with Nexxiot's Connect Intelligent Cloud via the Globehopper gateway and is seamlessly integrated into a rich application ecosystem. This means users benefit from instant alerts and comprehensive reporting through a single, easy-to-use interface

BATTERY AND POWER

Integrated battery, with a guaranteed maintenance free operation for up to 12 years.

ONBOARDING

Quick and easy setup via NFC enabled App for rapid pairing (ISO 15693, 13.56 MHz).

Operating Parameters

Nexxiot Kingpin Operating Parameters

Operating Temperature: -30° to +85° C
Protection: IP66 / IP67​

High-Visibility indicator

Kingpin is engaged but lock is open

KINGPIN IS ENGAGED, LOCK IS OPEN

Safety status is not authorised for transportation to begin.

The lock is closed but kingpin is not engaged

KINGPIN IS NOT ENGAGED, LOCK IS CLOSED

Safety status is not authorised for transportation to begin.

Kingpin is engaged and lock is closed

KINGPIN IS ENGAGED, LOCK IS CLOSED

Safety status is authorised for transportation to begin.

View Kingpin Minotor data sheet

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