DB Cargo - condition based maintenance DB Cargo Implementation Nomad was responsible for overseeing the installation of the first nine locomotives together with DB Cargo’s team. All other locomotives were installed by DB Cargo’s own staff using Nomad’s installation manual. It became clear during the installation process that there were issues with the effectiveness of the GPS tracking and GSM connectivity. Through the process of installation and testing it became clear that retaining the native GSM/ GPS antennas as DB Cargo had preferred posed a challenge. Since they had endured long periods without testing some of them were defective and required replacement. Minor software updates were also necessary to optimise data transmission and retrieval in accordance to DB’s ongoing requirements

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