ZenduONE User Guide
Written By Philip Stanoev
Overview
ZenduONE integrates hardware and software components to deliver comprehensive video telematics solution for enhanced fleet safety and efficiency. Features include real-time video streaming, event-triggered recordings, and detailed trip analysis, providing fleet managers with crucial insights into driver behavior and vehicle performance. The solution enhances driver performance, reduces accidents, and safeguards against false claims, making ZenduONE an indispensable tool for contemporary fleet management.
Database Setup Workflows
Cameras and Asset Trackers Setup Flow
Admin Settings Configuration: Establish foundational system parameters
Groups Setup: Create organizational hierarchy for asset categorization
Users and Roles (Security Clearance): Define access levels and permissions
Assets Setup: Register devices and vehicles in the system
Rules Configuration: Establish monitoring and safety parameters
Locations Setup: Define geographic zones for tracking and notifications
Routing and Dispatching Setup Flow
Groups Setup: Organize dispatch territories and teams
Users and Roles (Security Clearance): Configure dispatcher and driver access
Assets Setup: Register vehicles for routing operations
Locations Configuration: Establish pickup and delivery zones
Forms Setup: Create delivery confirmation and proof of service forms
Products Configuration: Catalog items for delivery and service operations
Indoor Tracking Setup Flow
Groups Setup: Organize indoor tracking zones and departments
Users and Roles (Security Clearance): Configure indoor monitoring access
Beacons and Gateways Setup: Install and register indoor tracking hardware
Custom Indoor Map and Gateway Placement: Configure spatial tracking layout
Indoor Map Locations: Define specific zones within indoor environments
Groups Management
Purpose and Strategic Benefits
Groups serve as fundamental organizational tools for fleet management, enabling categorization by departments, locations, or asset types. This organization facilitates targeted reporting, access control, and operational monitoring. Groups enable assessment of equipment utilization by location, departmental cost allocation, and role-based access restrictions for enhanced security and operational efficiency.
Group Creation Process
Access Group Management: Navigate to Admin settings > Groups section
Initiate Group Creation: Click "+ Create Group" in top right corner
Configure Group Parameters:
Parent Group: Determine hierarchical placement - select existing parent group or establish as primary category
Name: Assign descriptive group identifier for operational clarity
Icon Selection: Choose visual representation icon for quick identification
Save Configuration: Complete group creation with top-right Save button
Hierarchical Organization Structure
Parent groups function as primary organizational categories under which sub-groups can be systematically organized. This hierarchy enables detailed asset segregation according to organizational structure, geographic distribution, or operational function.
Practical Implementation Example
California Fleet Organization:
Primary Level: California (Parent Group - no parent assigned)
Secondary Level: San Francisco and Los Angeles (Sub-groups with California as parent)
Tertiary Level: Specific operational areas within each city (Further sub-grouping)
This hierarchical structure enables restricted access control where dedicated fleet managers can access only their designated groups while maintaining system-wide administrative oversight for senior management.
User and Asset Assignment
Users and Assets can be assigned to Groups during initial creation or through subsequent editing and management processes. Group assignments determine data visibility and operational access for individual users.
Security Clearances
Default Security Clearance Levels
ZenduONE provides five pre-configured security clearances designed to accommodate various operational roles:
Administrator: Complete system access including configuration, user management, and all operational modules
User: Limited access to Map and Insights modules only for operational monitoring
User No Live View: Map and Insights access with livestream functionality disabled for bandwidth conservation
Viewer: Map access only without livestream capability for basic monitoring needs
No Access: Driver registration maintenance without platform access (typically used for driver records)
Custom Security Clearance Creation
Access Clearance Management: Navigate to Admin > Users > Clearances
Initiate Custom Clearance: Click "+ New" in top right corner
Select Foundation Clearance: Choose parent clearance as starting template
Configure Permissions: Modify access rights according to specific user group requirements
Module-Specific Configuration: Access individual modules to set granular permissions
Detailed Permission Configuration Example
Dispatch Clearance Creation:
Base Template: Administrator clearance
Disabled Modules: Admin, Assets, and Insights (prevent configuration changes)
Map Module Restrictions: Disable media footage access while maintaining location and trip visibility
Operational Focus: Enable driver location tracking and trip monitoring while restricting administrative functions
Locations Management
Location Definition and Strategic Purpose
Locations represent precisely defined geographic areas established by administrative users to monitor fleet activities. These zones enable automated tracking and notification systems when vehicles, drivers, or assets enter, exit, or remain stationary within designated boundaries. Locations facilitate geofencing capabilities, customer service optimization, and operational compliance monitoring.
Comprehensive Location Creation Process
Access Map Interface: Navigate to Map Overview screen
Initiate Location Creation: Click "Create Location" button
Define Geographic Boundaries:
Shape Selection: Choose between circular or polygon boundaries
Boundary Adjustment: Fine-tune area coverage with transparency controls
Error Correction: Use "Clear" button to restart boundary definition if needed
Configure Location Parameters:
Name: Assign descriptive location identifier
Group Assignment: Associate with relevant organizational groups
Tag Classification: Select from Customer, Home, Office, or Vendor categories
Address Configuration: Search and assign precise street address
Unit Differentiation: Specify unit numbers for multi-location sites
Operational Notes: Add contextual information for operational reference
Stop Duration Configuration: Define allowable time limits for vehicle presence to generate exception alerts when exceeded
Customer Tag Strategic Benefits
Customer tag designation enables comprehensive location-specific reporting including:
Visit Frequency Analysis: Track customer location visit patterns
Service Duration Monitoring: Analyze time spent at customer sites
Route Optimization Data: Identify frequently visited locations for route planning
Customer Service Metrics: Generate customer-specific performance reports
Rules Management
Rule Categories and Strategic Implementation
Custom Rules
Purpose: Operational monitoring and coaching without affecting security scoring measures. Custom rules enable business-specific fleet monitoring tailored to unique operational requirements.
Implementation Scope: Detailed fleet monitoring, targeted notifications, and operational coaching systems designed for process improvement rather than safety scoring.
Safety Management Rules
Purpose: Establish parameters that directly influence driver safety scoring and safety insights generation. These rules incorporate predefined risk factors, violation frequency analysis, and user-defined severity levels.
Scoring Impact: Driver safety scores are calculated using combination of key risk factors including speeding violations, behavioral occurrence frequency, and rule severity weighting. Results are reflected in safety insights for supervisor review and coaching implementation.
Coaching Management Rules
Purpose: Facilitate comprehensive infraction review and structured driver coaching programs. Enables supervisor assignment to specific drivers for targeted coaching and performance improvement.
Operational Integration: Integrates with exception management system to route violations to appropriate supervisors for review and coaching intervention.
Comprehensive Rule Creation Process
Initial Configuration
Access Rule Management: Navigate to Admin > Rules > Create Rule
Basic Rule Setup:
Name: Assign descriptive rule identifier
Entity Selection: Choose applicable groups, assets, or drivers
Description: Define rule purpose and scope
Severity Level: Set impact classification for violation weighting
Advanced Rule Conditions
Trigger Range Configuration:
All Times: Continuous monitoring
Company Working Hours: Business hour restrictions
Custom: User-defined time parameters
Rule Source Selection: Choose specific device types for rule monitoring from registered account devices
Rule Type Definition: Select violation type from comprehensive dropdown menu options
Trigger Actions Configuration
Response Actions Setup:
Video Cloud Storage: Automatic footage preservation for violations
Snapshot Capture: Configurable image capture with customizable duration settings
Event Notification System:
Email/SMS: Customizable recipient selection (driver-specific, custom addresses, or user groups)
Text-to-Speech (ZenduCAM exclusive): Real-time audio coaching messages with 150-character limit
Webhook Integration: HTTP request delivery to external systems with dynamic token support
Review/Coaching Assignment: Route violations to human reviewers with escalation protocols
Webhook Configuration Details
URL Format: https://<your-webhook-endpoint>?token1={Token1}&token2={Token2}&...
Example Implementation: https://webhook.site/83a00ae7-80e7-4ae9-919a-ff2c89ae6bd4?device_name={Device Name}&snapshot_file={Snapshot Image URL}&video_file={Video File URL}
Token Support: Only rule-supported tokens populate with values; unsupported tokens return null values.
Safety Management Rule Customization
Pre-configured General Safety Rules can be customized according to business requirements:
Rule Activation: Toggle rules on/off using button controls
Severity Adjustment: Modify rule severity levels for scoring impact
Quick Actions: Configure video storage, email/SMS notifications, and detailed rule editing
Custom Safety Rules Integration
Import Custom Rules into Safety Scoring system:
Navigate to Safety Management > Custom Safety Rules
Click "+ Rule" to add existing custom rules
Select desired rules for safety scoring inclusion
Configure severity weighting for scoring calculations
System Settings Configuration
Administrative configuration page for organizational customization including contact information, time zone settings, currency preferences, map provider selection, and system language configuration. As part of initial database setup, ensure proper configuration of time zone, currency, map provider, and language preferences.
Available Languages: English, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Portuguese, French
User Management
User Screen Overview and Navigation
Access user management through Admin > Users menu displaying comprehensive user information including:
Personal Details: First and Last Name, Username, Phone Number
System Access: Security Level, Group Memberships, Last Login Activity
Operational Status: Active status and role assignments
Advanced Filtering and View Management
Filter Capabilities: Search and filter users by Username, Name, Phone Number, Security Level, Measurement preferences, and Group assignments
Custom View Creation:
Initiate Custom View: Click "+ New Custom View"
Configure Display: Select information columns for display
Name View: Assign descriptive view identifier
Sharing Options: Choose between private views or shared access with selected users
Save Configuration: Complete custom view creation
Comprehensive User Creation Process
Access User Creation: Navigate to Admin > Users > Create User
Essential User Information:
Username: Must match email address for authentication
Group Assignments: Determine data access and operational visibility
Personal Information: First Name, Last Name, Employee ID, Email address
System Preferences: Measurement system selection (Metric/Imperial)
Security Clearance: Access level assignment from available clearances
Profile Configuration:
User Type Assignment: General User, Driver, Passenger, or Technician designation
Account Activation: Enable "Send Login Email" for automated credential delivery
Authentication Setup: System generates secure password for initial login with mandatory change requirement
Facial AI (Enterprise Feature)
Technical Requirements and Prerequisites
Plan Requirement: Enterprise plan subscription (unavailable on Standard plan)
Hardware Configuration: Camera positioning for clear driver face capture
Hyperlapse Configuration: 1 or 10-minute interval enablement for snapshot capture
Operational Functionality
Initial Recognition Phase: All drivers display as "Unknown Person" requiring manual assignment
Image Grouping: AI model clusters snapshots of identical drivers for assignment
Manual Assignment Process: Administrators assign image collections to database drivers
Automatic Recognition: System automatically assigns future incidents to recognized drivers
Assignment and Management Process
Person Selection: Click unassigned person to view associated snapshots
Driver Assignment: Use "Assign to Driver" function to search and select database drivers
Ongoing Management: Monitor and correct misassignments for improved accuracy
Detail Analysis: Access trip details, route mapping, and temporal information for each snapshot
Accuracy Optimization
Common Misassignment Causes:
Low image quality from inadequate lighting
Incorrect camera positioning (non-front-facing installation)
Poor lighting conditions (nighttime visibility issues)
Correction Protocol: Manually reassign misidentified snapshots to correct drivers for improved AI model training and future recognition accuracy.
Asset Management
Asset Screen Overview and Operational Monitoring
Access comprehensive asset information through Assets module displaying:
Asset Identification: Name, assigned driver, location data
Communication Status: Last communication timestamp and connection health
Camera Operations: Status indicators and recording health
Organizational Structure: Group assignments and operational categorization
Recording Management: Oldest and latest recording timestamps with health status
Advanced Search and Filter Capabilities
Search Parameters: Asset Name, Driver assignment, Last Location, Group membership, Third Party Telematics Serial, VIN
Filter Options: Comprehensive filtering by operational status, communication health, and organizational groupings
Custom View Management: Create, share, and manage custom display configurations for operational efficiency
Detailed Asset Creation Process
Essential Details Configuration
Basic Information:
Asset Name: Descriptive identifier for operational reference
Group Assignment: Organizational categorization for access control
Driver Assignment: Primary operator designation from registered driver database
Optional Details:
Visual Identification: Asset icon, manufacturer, model, color, year
Technical Specifications: VIN, license plate, operational status
Operational Metrics: Odometer reading, engine hours, skills tags
Visual Reference: Asset photography for identification purposes
Technical Settings Configuration
Device Serial: Hardware identifier for technical support and tracking
Tracker Type: Selection from available system-compatible trackers
Third-Party Integration: Telematics serial for multi-system integration (e.g., Camera with Geotab Device)
Financial Management
Purchase Details: Vendor information, purchase date, pricing, registration location, service commencement date
General Settings: Utilization measurement methodology and fuel volume units for reporting accuracy
Lifecycle Management: Service life duration, meter specifications, resale value estimation, and disposition planning
Warranty and Financing: Warranty details and loan/lease agreement information for comprehensive asset tracking
Sharing and Collaboration
Customer Sharing: Enable customer access to specific asset information through platform sharing capabilities
Access Control: Configure sharing permissions and visibility levels for customer interactions
Asset Import Capabilities
Bulk Import Process:
Template Download: Access standardized import template with custom field options
Data Population: Complete template with comprehensive fleet information
File Upload: Import populated template for efficient bulk asset registration
Software Platform Modules
Maps Module
Comprehensive Fleet Visualization
The Maps module provides real-time and historical fleet location visualization through interactive mapping interfaces. Fleet managers can monitor vehicle positions, analyze route efficiency, and respond to operational deviations through comprehensive geographic data analysis.
Asset List Navigation and Status Indicators
Vehicle Status Icons:
Circular Icon: Active vehicle operation
Square + Blue: Idle (vehicle on, device communicating) or Stationary (vehicle off, device online)
Square + Grey: Vehicle off, device offline
Red Indicator: Active exception triggering
Device Status Icons: Visual indicators for attached devices including cameras, asset trackers, and beacons with operational status display
Map Interface Navigation Tools
Top Left Controls:
Search Function: Address and location search capabilities
Create Location: Direct access to Admin > Locations > Create Location functionality
Top Right Controls:
Map Options: Comprehensive view customization
Map Base: Modern, Standard, and Satellite view options
Overlay Management: Road restrictions, traffic conditions, incidents, weather, locations, and fleet clustering
Custom Overlays: ArcGIS Map integration and custom application overlay capabilities
Info Panel: Legend displaying map icons and operational status indicators
Interactive Map Features
Asset Clustering: Geographic grouping displays vehicle quantities in specific areas with hover functionality for detailed asset lists
Asset Hover Information: Real-time data including location, speed, camera status, daily exception count, and job assignment options
Right-Click Contextual Menu:
Find Address: Display geographic coordinates and address information
Create Location: Direct location creation interface
Street View: Google Maps Street View integration
Show All Assets: Comprehensive fleet view with zoom adjustment
Find Nearby Assets: Proximity-based asset sorting with distance calculations
Find Proximity: Maps > Proximity configuration at selected location
Dispatch Here: Work > Jobs > Create Job configuration at selected location
Asset Details Comprehensive Analysis
Trips Management and Analysis
Trip Organization: Daily trip grouping with comprehensive stop and drive analysis including total stops, exceptions, idle time, and distance metrics
Trip Navigation Features:
Stop Analysis: Detailed stopped and idling time with location mapping
Drive Details: Driver assignments, driving duration, distance calculations with camera view integration
Driver Assignment: Direct driver reassignment capabilities from trip interface
Location Mapping: Interactive stop location visualization with address details
Video Integration: Hyperlapse playback with speed graph correlation and exception identification
Trip Definition Parameters: Trip recording initiates when vehicle exceeds 5km/hr and travels over 100 meters, concluding after 3-minute stationary period
Exception Monitoring and Management
Comprehensive exception listing within selected date ranges with geographic mapping and detailed analysis capabilities. Integration with Safety > Exceptions functionality while maintaining vehicle-specific focus across all exception stages (needs review, reviewed, coached, needs coaching).
Measurements and Sensor Integration
Real-time data access for vehicles equipped with OBD trackers or OBD-connected cameras:
Vehicle Measurements:
Engine Performance: Engine Speed, Load, Hours, Coolant Temperature, Oil Pressure
Fuel Management: Average Consumption, Remaining Fuel, Instant Fuel, Total Consumed
Operational Status: Odometer, Gear Position, Brake Status, Seatbelt State, Ignition State
Electrical Systems: Battery Voltage, High Beam Status, Mass Air Flow
BLE Sensor Capabilities:
Environmental Monitoring: Temperature, Humidity
Security Features: Door State, Door Removal State
Power Management: Battery Percentage, Battery Voltage
Note: Contact solution provider with vehicle make and model for measurement compatibility verification
Camera Management System
Historical Footage Access
Request Process:
Date Selection: Calendar interface with green indicators for available recording days
Time Selection: Choose from available recording periods indicated by green chart areas
Channel Selection: Choose specific camera view for footage extraction
Preview Functionality: Stream preview with time deduction from monthly allocation
Request Configuration: Video footage or Hyperlapse 20s selection with duration customization
Submission Process: Complete request details including recipient email addresses
Plan Limitations: Standard plan provides 10 minutes monthly stream time per vehicle; Enterprise plan offers 30 minutes or unlimited options
Live Streaming Capabilities
Camera States and Management:
Offline State: Vehicle ignition required for camera activation
Sleep Mode: Remote wake-up capability with 2-minute activation period
Online State: Active streaming with configurable duration settings
Streaming Configuration:
Stream Timeout: Configurable duration per streaming session
Total Stream Time: Monthly allocation tracking with automatic snapshot fallback upon exceeding limits
Text-to-Speech Integration (ZenduCAM exclusive): Real-time audio messaging to drivers
Driver Calling (Enterprise exclusive): Direct communication capabilities when device online
Insights Module
Safety Performance Monitoring
Comprehensive safety analysis across Driver, Supervisor, Vehicle, and Group levels with focus on safe driving assessment and risk identification within established safety parameters.
Key Performance Metrics:
Incident Tracking: Total incidents for review, coached incidents, total incidents
Performance Analysis: Average coaching duration, safety performance trends
Risk Assessment: Coaching performance evaluation, risk factor identification
Interface Navigation:
Level Selection: Choose between Drivers or Vehicles for collective or individual analysis
Score Display: Individual driver/vehicle scores with comparative rankings
Search Functionality: Quick location of specific vehicles or drivers with detailed insights
Exception Management System
Comprehensive infraction review and coaching system for rule violations with advanced filtering, categorization, and detailed examination capabilities.
Exception Status Workflow:
Needs Review: Default status for unexamined infractions
Reviewed: Video viewed and initial assessment completed
Needs Coaching: Tags added and coaching requirements identified
Dismissed: Coaching summary completed and exception resolved
Review and Coaching Process:
Detailed Analysis: Video review with speed information, route mapping, and vehicle incident history
Tag Assignment: Violation categorization for coaching purposes
Coaching Documentation: Behavior summary input for violation resolution
Status Management: Exception progression through coaching workflow
Device Health Monitoring
Communication Monitoring: Identification of devices non-communicating for over three days with functionality alerts
Recording Health Analysis: Detection of devices with recording issues requiring attention and maintenance
Data Usage Tracking: Monitoring of data consumption for company-provided SIM cards with usage categorization (0-500MB, 500MB-1GB, 1-2GB, 2GB+)
Work Module
Comprehensive Job Management
ZenduWork provides complete work and dispatch solution for streamlined job management and enhanced fleet operation efficiency through direct job creation and dispatch to drivers with integrated proof of delivery systems.
Job Creation and Dispatch Process
Job Configuration: Job name, reference number, due date, and work form assignment
Stop Management: Multiple stop creation with location search and map selection capabilities
Route Optimization: Automated route optimization for three or more stops
Driver Assignment: Proximity-based driver selection with assignment flexibility
Mobile Integration: Automatic driver notification through mobile application
Note: Location selection limited to existing locations; new location creation requires Admin > Locations access
Order Management
Customer marketplace order processing with assignment capabilities to existing jobs or new route creation for efficient order fulfillment.
Products Module
Central repository for parts and inventory management serving as essential component database for cross-module integration. Facilitates efficient inventory tracking, updating, and utilization with seamless workflow integration for enhanced productivity and resource allocation optimization.
Forms Module
Template Management and Creation
Customizable form creation for delivery and dispatch operations with default Pickup and Delivery templates. Forms integrate with Work module for job assignment and driver completion requirements.
Form Creation Process:
Template Selection: New form creation or existing template modification
Form Configuration: Name, description, entity assignment, and tag selection
Field Integration: Drag-and-drop field placement with mobile preview functionality
Validation and Deployment: Form testing and deployment for operational use
Task Assignment Capabilities
Direct task transmission to drivers/groups with location specification and instructional notes for immediate deployment without job creation requirements.
Submission Tracking
Comprehensive submitted form management with filtering capabilities and direct task assignment from submission interface.
Maintenance Module
Comprehensive Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance
Streamlined maintenance system tracking repair requests, technician assignments, and parts utilization for enhanced asset reliability, reduced downtime, and optimized maintenance scheduling.
Repair Request Management
Manual Request Creation:
Details Configuration: Asset selection, due date, reference, service priority, maintenance type, summary, and maintenance tags
Resource Assignment: Products, services, and labor allocation with cost calculations
Documentation: Comments and file attachments for comprehensive request context
Automated Request Generation:
Maintenance Reminder Rules: Odometer, time-based, engine hours, or one-time triggers
Trigger Configuration: Frequency settings with automatic next service calculations
Request Details: Automatic repair request creation upon rule activation
Request Status Management:
Pending Assignment: Default unassigned status with manual completion or cancellation options
Assigned Workflow: Integration with repair orders for comprehensive tracking
Status Progression: Assigned, In Progress, On Hold, Completed, Cancelled status management
Repair Order Coordination
Order Creation Methods:
Manual Order Creation: Comprehensive order configuration with request assignment
Request Conversion: Transform repair requests into organized repair orders
Order Configuration:
Service Details: Asset, service provider, technician assignment, priority, due date
Request Integration: Multiple repair request assignment to single order
Cost Management: Product, service, and labor cost tracking with discount and tax applications
Asset Status: Direct asset status management (Active, Out of Service, On Standby, Rented, Archived/Retired)
Status Automation:
Automatic Updates: Order status based on constituent repair request status changes
Manual Overrides: Administrative status management with automatic request status propagation
Completion Protocols: Comprehensive status management for efficient maintenance workflow
Fault Code Management
Diagnostic trouble code (DTC) monitoring from ZenCAM diagnostic boxes and ZenTracker OBD devices for proactive maintenance management.
Fault Information Display:
Asset Identification: Vehicle/asset name and identification
Code Details: Standard DTC codes with severity classification
Status Tracking: Active or Dismissed status with temporal tracking
Technical Specifications: Communication protocol and reporting module identification
Status Logic:
Active Status: Fault codes present on most recent trip
Dismissed Status: Automatic dismissal after absence from two consecutive trips
VIN Integration: Automatic code detail population upon VIN entry for comprehensive fault analysis and OEM mapping accuracy.
Additional Features
Support Module
Centralized customer service interface providing streamlined support request submission and issue resolution through user-friendly form interfaces. Prioritizes responsiveness and effectiveness for customer concern resolution while fostering long-term relationships built on trust and reliability.
Give Feedback Integration
Interactive feedback widget facilitating continuous improvement and user engagement through real-time product updates, seamless feedback submission, feature requests, and support ticket management. Collaborative approach ensures user voice integration in platform evolution for enhanced user experience alignment.