Systech awarded data management and Remote OBD contract in Utah
Systech International LLC, has been awarded a contract with the Davis County Health Department for a data management and reporting system for its emission testing program and to establish Remote OBD pilot program.
Davis County Health Department has contracted Systech to consolidate and manage the data from all of the licensed vehicle emission testing stations in the County to provide more efficient data collection, oversight management and reporting for the Department. Systech’s enhanced data management system will capture and organize the historic program data from the decentralized and centralized inspection stations and maintain an up-to-date database of vehicle emission inspections. Systech will also supply its “Vehicle Intelligence” Reporting Suite, which will provide the County with new quality control capabilities including record audits, calibration reports, statistical analysis and numerous other flexible reports. The system will also fulfill the County’s need to submit standard reports required by U.S. EPA., which is a standard function of the VI Reporting Suite.
Under the new contract, Systech will also establish a network of Remote OBD receiver stations and provide wireless links for 100 County vehicles. Systech’s proprietary Remote OBD System (patent pending) provides motorists with an alternative way to have their vehicle emissions tested. Remote OBD uses wireless technology connected to the vehicle’s On Board Diagnostic computer in 1996 and newer models. When installed, it transmits emission related data every time the vehicle passes receivers that are strategically located in heavily trafficked areas. When a vehicle signals that it has a problem that can cause it to pollute, the Systech system sends an automated email containing valuable diagnostic information about the detected problem so the motorist can seek proper repairs. By participating in the optional Remote OBD program, Davis County motorists will no longer have to periodically take their vehicles to inspection stations.
“We believe that this is the future of emissions testing,” said Davis County Health Department Director Lewis Garrett. “It could be one way to help Davis County meet tougher air quality standards that are expected in the future.” The program will also reduce the cost of emissions testing for both the county and drivers.
The project is a first for Utah and extends Systech’s leadership in this new technology field as the company continues to expand its Remote OBD program in Oregon, the first in the nation. Chris Smith, Vice President of Operations, will be overseeing the implementation of this vital project. “The Davis County contract represents a significant milestone for the company as we work towards assisting Utah government agencies in quantifying and validating their emission testing activities,” said Mr. Smith. The Davis County contract will initially involve installing 100 Remote OBD links on County vehicles to test the system after which the County plans to offer the optional service to the general public.
More information about Systech’s Remote OBD is available at www.remoteobd.com.
