Transportation with LAVA

Powering mobile solutions to care for what matters most

Tablet solutions are ideal for transportation initiatives as the entire industry is built around mobility. From taxis to trucking, mobile installations can be implemented in multiple ways. LAVA’s adapters are a reliable way to power these installations. Customers can trust us as we design and manufacture all our products in-house. They undergo testing at every stage of the production process to ensure they work properly.

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TRANSPORTATION APPLICATIONS

LAVA SimulCharge adapters are extremely versatile and can be implemented into a number of transportation applications.

Taxi Point-of-Sale Systems
Taxi Point-of-Sale Systems
A mobile POS system inside taxis, transit and other paid transportation options to allow for fast cashless transactions.
Connected Forklift
Connected Forklift
Adding a mounted tablet solution to a forklift to increase the efficiency activities, such as supply chain management, RFID-based assets tracking and QA.
Electonic Logging Device Systems
Electonic Logging Device Systems
Powering ELDs in trucks to record driving hours and providing access to USB accessories, such as a scanner and printer.
Mobile Charging Stations
Mobile Charging Stations
Can be incorporated with a dock to ensure your mobile device charges while you’re driving or riding a motorcycle.
Digital Dashboard Display
Digital Dashboard Display
Turning a tablet into a dashboard display in cars that don’t have the technology natively.

THE LAVA TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGE

Simultaneous <br>Power & Data

Simultaneous
Power & Data

Charge your tablet while accessing USB/Ethernet data with SimulCharge
Battery Protection

Battery Protection

Extend your device's lifespan with our Battery Modulation technology
Network Recovery

Network Recovery

Make your Ethernet connection more relible with Network Recovery
Docking Detect

Docking Detect

Docking Detect provides a reliable connection between the adapter and mobile device
Transdev
Transdev
Challenge: Transforming Samsung tablets into POS systems for taxis

While there are a variety of hardware and software options when managing tablets for in-vehicle taxi POS solutions, few can match a LAVA adapter’s ability to act as a hub allowing simultaneous power and data transfer as plug-and-play solutions. Transdev has used LAVA tablet adapters to implement a variety of different POS solutions for taxis. These extend the functionality of the in-vehicle Samsung tablet to provide simultaneous charging and data transfer to not only the tablet itself, but also connected USB peripherals such as card readers for mobile fare payment.

While there are a variety of hardware and software options when managing tablets for in-vehicle taxi POS solutions, few can match a LAVA adapter’s ability to act as a hub allowing simultaneous power and data transfer as plug-and-play [...]

Solution: LAVA’s taxi POS solution

Our taxi POS application enables a variety of different Micro-USB and USB-C-based Samsung tablets. With a ProClip enclosure to secure the tablet, an exceptionally strong mechanical mounting interface allows device deployment virtually anywhere. The sleek, rugged and custom-machined sleeve completely protects the tablet. Transdev went with the nSTS-1U-OEM adapter. The board-only adapter has USB-A port for a payment terminal. It also has built-in Docking Detect for reliable power connection and plug-and-play functionality when swapping tablets. Other configurations include battery protection and up to 5 USB-A ports for peripherals, such as payment terminals, NFC readers, printers, entertainment/information displays or even a full QWERTY keyboard. Some LAVA boards also feature a built-in voltage converter that can take a DC power input of 9-36 volts.

Our taxi POS application enables a variety of different micro USB and USB-C-based Samsung tablets. With a ProClip enclosure to secure the tablet, an exceptionally strong mechanical mounting interface allows device deployment [...]

Challenge: Streamlining productivity and efficiency in warehouses

The traditional stationary and inflexible computers used to power warehouse forklifts are becoming a thing of the past. Mobile technologies are overtaking warehouses and manufacturing facilities; quite simply they are easy to use and more efficient. The key factors influencing companies to switch from legacy systems to affordable mobile solutions, include enabling the streamlining of inventory management, staff time clock systems, and efficient data collections, and that’s where the LAVA-Samsung-Proclip connected forklift solution comes in.

The traditional stationary and inflexible computers used to power warehouse forklifts are becoming a thing of the past. Mobile technologies are overtaking warehouses and manufacturing facilities; quite simply they are easy to use [...]

Solution: Mobile forklift solution that expands functionality as you grow

LAVA's connected forklift application offers a vibration-resistant Samsung Tab Active 2 solution that can be mounted directly to the forklift, power the device via the fork truck battery (optional), and connect up to 3 USB accessories, such as a barcode scanner, NFC reader or full QWERTY keyboard. The tablet connectivity is powered by LAVA’s USB-C nSynC adapters which enable simultaneous charging and data connectivity. A heavy-duty and secure tablet mounting with a forklift clamp is provided by Proclip, and a ruggedized Samsung Tab Active 2 is used as a friendly user interface for operators and a complex data collection tool. The rugged all-in-one solution is designed for forklifts, pallet jacks, or other warehouse tools. The same mounting can also be used as a stationary wall tablet application with enabled Ethernet/PoE connectivity for even more secure and reliable data collection.

LAVA's connected forklift application offers a vibration-resistant Samsung Tab Active 2 solution that can be mounted directly to the forklift, power the device via the fork truck battery (optional), and connect up to 3 USB accessories, such as [...]

Challenge: Providing ELD tablets for fleets

In the struggle for truck driver retention, and leveraging affordable fleet ELDs, fleet managers are adopting mobile devices to stay compliant with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration mandate that took effect in 2017. However, for increased functionality, an adapter is needed.

Solution: LAVA’s ELD setup with Samsung tablet and Proclip mount

LAVA adapters are an add-on technology to the Samsung tablet vehicle-tracking solution. They include the necessary telematics hardwired connectivity while powering up the tablet and extending its functionality with additional ports to integrate USB devices such as printers, scanners or cameras. To minimize the cost of the installation, LAVA has a built-in voltage converter for easy in-vehicle power connectivity to the tablet. The tablet and LAVA adapter is protected by Proclip’s ruggedized enclosure with the mount.

LAVA adapters are an add-on technology to the Samsung tablet vehicle-tracking solution. They include the necessary telematics hardwired connectivity while powering up the tablet and extending its functionality with additional ports to integrate USB [...]

Challenge: Charging smartphone while riding

Many struggle with keeping their phones charged while on-the-go, especially when riding a motorcycle where unlike a car, there usually isn’t a cigarette lighter or USB port that can be used for charging.

Solution: Ride with the VC-OEM

The VC-OEM charges your smartphone straight from your motorcycle, with no separate battery packs or charging breaks required. The only additional requirement for this system is a single mobile device mount, placed on the motorcycle dashboard to hold your smartphone. This integrates easily with the VC-OEM for accessible and convenient charging. This setup also allows easy access to your smartphone functions like LTE data plans, GPS/navigation applications, media players, phone calls, and more to enhance your riding experience. You can therefore use your mounted smartphone as a convenient substitute to a dedicated third-party device such as a standalone GPS. The VC-OEM is a univeral board-only adapter that contains a built-in DC-DC voltage converter that can take a power input of 9-36 volts and steps it down to 5 volts for use with the phone.

The VC-OEM charges your smartphone straight from your motorcycle, with no separate battery packs or charging breaks required. The only additional requirement for this system is a single mobile device mount, placed on the motorcycle [...]

Challenge: Powering a tablet-based short-range communication system

In 2015, Wyoming was chosen by the U.S. Department of Transportation to deploy a dedicated short-range communications technology to monitor road conditions to improve safety.

Solution: WYDOT’s Connected Vehicle Pilot

Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) developed the Connected Vehicle Pilot in collaboration with Nearera Consulting. It would use vehicle-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-infrastructure and infrastructure-to-vehicle connectivity to improve reporting of I-80’s road conditions. Powered by a LAVA adapter, the Samsung tablet-based system would provide a flexible range of services. Some of these include: road condition information, front-end collision threats, work zone alerts and distress calls from connected vehicles.

Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) developed the Connected Vehicle Pilot in collaboration with Nearera Consulting. It would use vehicle-to-vehicle, vehicle-to-infrastructure and infrastructure-to-vehicle connectivity [...]

THE LAVA STORY

Since 1984, LAVA has designed and manufactured industry leading connectivity solutions for PCs and mobile devices.

Our SimulCharge™ technology was first to provide tablets with simultaneous power and data capabilities. Our Battery Modulation technology was also first to offer battery protection, adding years to the life of your device. We build the most robust adapters for tablet installations, but what we really do is expand the capabilities of your device.

38 Years

38 Years

Expert Support

Expert Support

Quality Tested

Quality Tested

Manufactured in House

Manufactured in House

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OUR PRODUCTS

Check out our lines of SimulCharge adapters that provide more than just powe

e Series

e Series

For 24/7 installations that need robust battery protection and wired Ethernet recovery. (Requires free Android app.)

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u Series

u Series

For plug-and-play installations that require no configuration. Includes battery protection without software.

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n Series

n Series

For permanent installations that just need simultaneous power and data. No frills. No Software.

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o Series

o Series

For installations that require simultaneous power and data as well as the ability to run in OTG mode.

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NEXT STEPS

If you are interested in developing a mobile installation, start a conversation with one of our engineers early on. We’ve been told we’re friendly and resourceful.

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