Method for utilization calculation on equipment including independent component

A method of monitoring utilization of equipment including an independent component, comprising:

• detecting the engine status of a prime mover of the equipment;
• determining if the engine status is active, then
• detecting a position of the independent component;
• determining if the position is engaged;
• then
• determining utilization data of the equipment including the independent component;
• wherein the independent component provides work functionality independent of the engine status.

A computer-readable medium comprising instructions, which when executed by one or more processors, perform the following operations:

• receive data related to operation of an asset, the data including utilization data of an independent component;
• interpret the utilization data to determine an operational characteristic of the machine;
• filter at least one of the utilization data, and operational characteristic to improve accuracy;
• perform analysis of the operational characteristic in view of a stored target to produce a performance output;
• and
• provide a report that includes the operational characteristic and the utilization output.
• wherein utilization data of the independent component is generated by
• detecting the engine status of a prime mover of the asset;
• detecting a position of the independent component;
• wherein the independent component provides work functionality independent of the engine status.