It triggers a relay to turn on/off, typically enabling a lifter or disabling a lock.
It typically uses an electromagnetic lock on the compactor door, but other configurations like cages or lifter restrictions are possible.
Advantages include tracking individual usage, remote access withdrawal, easy replacement, and difficulty in sharing. Keypads are often shared or written down, making tracking difficult.
No, it operates on cellular networks, requiring no extra communication lines.
The installation process is simple, takes about an hour, and does not require hydraulic fittings or hoses.
SmartTrash pulls power from the compactor and uses cellular networks. A cycle timer is recommended if the compactor uses a ‘Dead Man’s Switch’.
No specific location provided, but it is installed non-invasively and does not affect compactor operation.
It records every compactor run and duration but does not publish runtime data. Energy usage is tracked to determine fullness.
Monitors have a long lifespan, with some in the field for over 10 years.
Yes, SmartTrash has alerts for non-communication issues, which go out twice a day.
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It pulls power directly from the compactor and uses cellular networks, requiring no additional infrastructure.
No, there is no cancellation fee.
Yes, it has an API and can share data for integration.
SmartTrash started in the early 90s as a dial-up system and has since evolved.
SmartTrash shares all collected compactor data with the customer.
It uses three data points: energy/amperage draw, runs (frequency of use), and days (time metric for setting preemptive targets).
Data is stored locally in the monitor’s non-volatile memory and transmitted to cloud servers every 5 minutes or more frequently.
The standard service includes monitoring compactor data, wireless data transmission, accessibility via web or software, calibration, and SmartTrash support. The managed service includes all these plus hauler interface and weight data input.
