ASELSAN STC-8250A Operating instructions

STC-8250A
Digital Tachograph
Preparation Manual
AVU-AGD-PRE
Rev 0.8
19.10.2017

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Table of Contents
1. Safety............................................................................................................................................... 8
2. Introduction................................................................................................................................... 10
2.1 General.................................................................................................................................. 10
2.2 Copyright............................................................................................................................... 10
2.3 Notational Conventions........................................................................................................ 11
2.4 Legal Requirements .............................................................................................................. 12
2.4.1 Workshop Responsibilities ............................................................................................... 12
2.5 Tachograph Version.............................................................................................................. 12
3. Tachograph System Overview....................................................................................................... 13
3.1 Motion Sensor....................................................................................................................... 13
3.2 Digital Tachograph................................................................................................................ 13
3.3 Display in Instrument Cluster............................................................................................... 14
3.4 Tachograph Cards ................................................................................................................. 14
3.4.1 Driver Cards....................................................................................................................... 14
3.4.2 Company Cards ................................................................................................................. 14
3.4.3 Control Cards .................................................................................................................... 14
3.4.4 Workshop Cards................................................................................................................ 15
4. Preparation of the Operational Environment ............................................................................... 15
4.1 Security Objectives for the Operational Environment ........................................................ 15
4.1.1 OE.Activation .................................................................................................................... 15
4.1.2 OE.Approved_Workshops ................................................................................................ 15
4.1.3 OE.Faithful_Calibration .................................................................................................... 16
4.1.4 OE.Card_Availability ......................................................................................................... 16
4.1.5 OE.Card_ Traceability ....................................................................................................... 16
4.1.6 OE. Controls ...................................................................................................................... 16
4.1.7 OE.Driver_Card_Uniqueness ............................................................................................ 16
4.1.8 OE.Faithful_Drivers........................................................................................................... 16
4.1.9 OE.Regular_Inspections.................................................................................................... 17
4.1.10 OE.Type_Approved_MS.................................................................................................... 17
5. Workshop Interaction ................................................................................................................... 18
5.1 Front Panel............................................................................................................................ 18
5.2 Back Panel............................................................................................................................. 19

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5.3 Display................................................................................................................................... 19
5.3.1 Display Modes................................................................................................................... 19
5.3.1.1 Default Display (Speed & Odometer) (#1) ....................................................................... 20
5.3.1.2 Current work periods and activities for driver and co-driver (#2) .................................. 20
5.3.1.3 Weekly Remaining Driving Time for Driver 1 (#3). .......................................................... 21
5.3.1.4 Daily Remaining Driving and Rest Times for Driver 1 (#4). ............................................. 21
5.3.1.5 Driving Times for Driver 1 (#5). ........................................................................................ 21
5.3.1.6 Driving Times for Driver 2. (#6) ........................................................................................ 22
5.3.1.7 Driver and Co-driver Activities and Local Time (#7) ........................................................ 22
5.3.1.8 UTC Time (#8).................................................................................................................... 22
5.3.2 Special Displays................................................................................................................. 23
5.3.2.1 Activation status ............................................................................................................... 23
5.3.2.2 Out of scope...................................................................................................................... 23
5.3.2.3 Ferry transfer / Train crossing .......................................................................................... 23
5.4 Keypad................................................................................................................................... 23
5.5 Card Slots .............................................................................................................................. 24
5.6 Printer ................................................................................................................................... 24
5.7 Paper Roll.............................................................................................................................. 25
5.8 Service (Calibration and Data Download) Interface (6-Pin)................................................ 25
5.9 Vehicle Dashboard Integration ............................................................................................ 26
5.10 Acoustic Warnings ................................................................................................................ 26
5.11 Pictograms ............................................................................................................................ 26
6. Mode of Operations ...................................................................................................................... 27
6.1 Operational Mode ................................................................................................................ 27
6.2 Company Mode..................................................................................................................... 27
6.3 Control Mode........................................................................................................................ 28
6.4 Calibration Mode .................................................................................................................. 28
6.4.1 PIN Entering ...................................................................................................................... 28
6.4.2 Calibration......................................................................................................................... 29
7. Menu Structure ............................................................................................................................. 29
8. General Instructions prior to Installation...................................................................................... 32
8.1 Receipt of Device .................................................................................................................. 32
8.2 Storage .................................................................................................................................. 32

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8.3 Checking before Installation................................................................................................. 32
8.4 Details of the Descriptive Label and Visual checks.............................................................. 33
8.4.1 Visual Checks..................................................................................................................... 34
9. Installation Operations.................................................................................................................. 36
9.1 Tools and Equipment Needed .............................................................................................. 36
9.2 Installation of Digital Tachograph........................................................................................ 37
9.2.1 Motion Sensor................................................................................................................... 37
9.2.2 Cabling............................................................................................................................... 37
9.2.2.1 Sensor Cable...................................................................................................................... 37
9.2.2.2 Power Connections........................................................................................................... 38
9.2.2.3 Connector Panel................................................................................................................ 38
9.2.2.4 Pin Assignments................................................................................................................ 39
9.2.3 Mounting the Tachograph................................................................................................ 41
9.2.4 Activation and Motion Sensor Pairing ............................................................................. 41
9.2.5 Calibration......................................................................................................................... 43
9.2.6 Checking Calibration Data ................................................................................................ 44
9.2.7 Sealing ............................................................................................................................... 45
9.2.8 Test Drive .......................................................................................................................... 45
9.2.9 Installation Plaque............................................................................................................ 46
10. General Settings ........................................................................................................................ 47
10.1 Language ............................................................................................................................... 47
10.2 Display Backlight Level ......................................................................................................... 47
10.3 Local Time ............................................................................................................................. 48
10.4 UTC Correction...................................................................................................................... 48
11. Service Menu (Parameter Configuration) ................................................................................. 49
11.1 Built-in Tests ......................................................................................................................... 49
11.1.1 Backlight Test.................................................................................................................... 49
11.1.2 Dead Pixel Test.................................................................................................................. 50
11.1.3 Keypad Test....................................................................................................................... 51
11.1.4 Printer Test........................................................................................................................ 51
11.1.5 Battery Level ..................................................................................................................... 52
11.1.6 Data Integrity Test ............................................................................................................ 53
11.1.7 Card Reader Test............................................................................................................... 53

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11.1.8 Data Download Test ......................................................................................................... 54
11.1.9 Software Integrity Test..................................................................................................... 55
11.1.10 Buzzer Test .................................................................................................................... 55
11.2 Configuration ........................................................................................................................ 56
11.2.1 General Configurations..................................................................................................... 56
11.2.1.1 Backlight........................................................................................................................ 56
11.2.1.2 Military Dimmer............................................................................................................ 57
11.2.1.3 LCD Distance Unit ......................................................................................................... 58
11.2.1.4 Activity Ignition OFF ..................................................................................................... 59
11.2.1.5 Activity Ignition ON ...................................................................................................... 59
11.2.1.6 Language Change .......................................................................................................... 60
11.2.1.7 Warning Expiration Date .............................................................................................. 61
11.2.1.7.1 Calibration due Date Warning.................................................................................. 61
11.2.1.7.2 Driver Card Expiration Date Warning....................................................................... 61
11.2.1.7.3 Workshop Card Expiration Date Warning................................................................ 62
11.2.1.7.4 Control Card Expiration Date Warning .................................................................... 63
11.2.1.7.5 Company Card Expiration Date Warning ................................................................. 63
11.2.1.8 Overspeed Pre-warning Time....................................................................................... 64
11.2.1.9 Overspeed Pre-warning Out......................................................................................... 64
11.2.1.10 B7 Recognize ................................................................................................................. 65
11.2.2 CAN Configurations........................................................................................................... 66
11.2.2.1 CAN-A Configurations................................................................................................... 66
11.2.2.1.1 Baud Rate.................................................................................................................. 66
11.2.2.1.2 Sample....................................................................................................................... 67
11.2.2.1.3 Synchronous Jump.................................................................................................... 67
11.2.2.2 CAN-C Configurations ................................................................................................... 68
11.2.2.3 CAN Services ................................................................................................................. 68
11.2.2.3.1 IMS Source ................................................................................................................ 68
11.2.2.3.2 Overspeed TCO1 ....................................................................................................... 69
11.2.2.3.3 Trip-meter Reset....................................................................................................... 70
11.2.2.3.4 Heartbeat Monitoring............................................................................................... 70
11.2.2.3.5 Output Shaft Speed .................................................................................................. 71
11.2.2.3.6 TCO1 Period .............................................................................................................. 71

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11.2.2.3.7 TCO1 Priority............................................................................................................. 72
11.2.2.3.8 TCO1 Handling Info................................................................................................... 72
11.2.2.3.9 IMS CAN PGN ............................................................................................................ 73
11.2.2.4 CAN Protocols ............................................................................................................... 74
12. Inspection.................................................................................................................................. 75
12.1 Inspecting Procedure............................................................................................................ 75
12.2 Visual Inspection................................................................................................................... 75
12.3 Calibration............................................................................................................................. 76
12.4 Certification .......................................................................................................................... 76
12.5 Faulty Unit............................................................................................................................. 76
12.6 Removal of the Digital Tachograph...................................................................................... 77
12.7 Downloading Vehicle Stored Data ....................................................................................... 77
12.8 Battery Replacement Procedure of the STC-8250 ............................................................... 79
13. Messages, Warning and Faults.................................................................................................. 82
14. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) .............................................................................................. 91
15. Care and Maintenance .............................................................................................................. 93
15.1 Care of the Tachograph ........................................................................................................ 93
15.2 Care of the Cards................................................................................................................... 93
16. Software & Hardware Information ........................................................................................... 93
17. Upgrading the STC-8250 Operating Software ........................................................................... 94
18. Technical Data ........................................................................................................................... 96
19. National / Regional abbreviations and European time zones................................................... 97
19.1 Region Abbreviations of Spain ............................................................................................. 99
20. Pictogram Combinations ........................................................................................................... 99
21. Sample Printouts ..................................................................................................................... 101
24h Driver Card Printout ................................................................................................................ 101
24h Driver Card Printout Continued .............................................................................................. 102
24h Vehicle Unit Printout ............................................................................................................... 103
24h Vehicle Unit Printout Continued............................................................................................. 104
Events & Faults Vehicle Unit Printout............................................................................................ 105
Events & Faults Vehicle Unit .......................................................................................................... 106
Printout Continued ......................................................................................................................... 106
Detailed view of events & faults VU printout................................................................................ 107

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List of Figures....................................................................................................................................... 111
List of Tables........................................................................................................................................ 111
Document Revision History................................................................................................................. 112

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1. Safety
Before activating, installing and calibrating the STC-8250 digital tachograph, please read
this preparation (workshop) manual.
General Precautions
ALWAYS use only ASELSAN authorized accessories. (Download devices,
calibration tools, cables and etc.).
Other unauthorized accessories have the risk of fire hazard, explosion, personal
injury or damage to the STC-8250 digital tachograph.
Risk of Accident!
For traffic safety reasons, please do not attempt to insert or withdraw the
workshop card(s) while the vehicle is moving!
Caution!
Changes or modifications to the STC-8250 digital tachograph may void its
compliance with government laws/rules and make it illegal to use.
Avoid using the STC-8250 digital tachograph at temperatures below -25°C or
above 70°C.
Avoid storing the STC-8250 digital tachograph at temperatures below -30°C or
above 75°C.
Caution!
If the STC-8250 digital tachograph is stored more than 30 months on the shelf
without installing to the vehicle, the battery in the tachograph is discharged and
encryption keys can be erased because of it. In this case, “Internal fault - 032-xxx-
000-000” warning appears and tachograph will be useless. To avoid this, please
change the battery before due date.
Please read this preparation instructions carefully before installing the STC-8250
digital tachograph into a vehicle.

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2. Introduction
2.1 General
The ASELSAN STC-8250A digital tachograph (hereinafter abbreviated as STC-8250) is a secure
recording device which records the driving times, work periods, availability periods and rest
periods of the driver and co-driver. Additionally, STC-8250 automatically records the speed
and distance covered by the vehicle. The securely recorded vehicle and driver related data by
the digital tachograph serve as proof for the controlling bodies (e.g. police). The digital
tachograph STC-8250 complies with the technical specifications as specified in the
Commission regulation (EC) No. 1360/2002 of 13 July 2002 and Commission regulation (EC)
No. 1266/2009 of 16 December 2009, the 7th and 10th adaptations of Council regulation (EEC)
No. 3821/85 to the technical progress of Recording Equipment in Road Transport respectively.
This preparation manual is intended to serve as a guidance document especially for workshop
personnel who is responsible for installation, calibration, maintenance, and periodic
inspection and decommissioning. This manual describes the detailed usage of the digital
tachograph STC-8250 as specified in the regulation. The primary concern of this document is
Calibration Mode of operation. Read the corresponding sections carefully and familiarize
yourself with the individual functions and menu settings, installation, inspection, maintenance
and software update operations of the STC-8250 digital tachograph. However, reading the
user manual (knowledge of operational mode) is necessary in case of driving a tachograph
installed vehicle for calibration or testing purposes.
This workshop manual also provides guidance to the personnel of vehicle manufacturers who
install the STC-8250 digital tachograph into the vehicle during production and perform some
basic configurations.
2.2 Copyright
Aselsan Inc. reserves the right to make any changes to technical details in the descriptions,
specifications, and figures contained in this operating manual. This manual must not be
reprinted, translated into another language, or otherwise reproduced in whole or in part,
without written approval of Aselsan Inc.
© ASELSAN INC. 19 October 2017
Mehmet Akif Ersoy Mahallesi, 296. Cadde No: 16 Yenimahalle 06370 Ankara
Phone: [phone] * Fax: [phone]
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2.3 Notational Conventions
The following notational conventions are used in this document.
Warning Message
A warning message indicates potential risk of injury or accident.
Attention!
The text nearby this symbol contains critical information to prevent damage to
the device, to avoid loss of data or to obey legal obligations.
Hint
The hint sign will give you some guidance, information or clues which is
beneficial for you if it is taken into account.
Book
The book sign indicates to a reference to another documentation.
Symbols
The asterisk mark indicates a special feature or option.
The reference sign indicates that the related issue will be explained detailed in the
given pages.
Steps
1. The numbered steps describes actions for the given step by step instructions.
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2.4 Legal Requirements
The use of digital tachographs is administrated by the latest consolidated valid version of the
EC regulation (EEC) No. 3821/85 Annex-IB together with EC regulations (EC) no. 561/2006.
These regulations assign a number of responsibilities to the workshop personnel.
It is illegal to misrepresent, deactivate or delete recordings of the digital tachographs and the
tachograph cards. Also it is forbidden to falsify printouts. Modifications of the digital
tachograph or its electronic signals or data links, especially if made with the intention of
cheating, is forbidden and shall be punishable according to the legal stipulations.
2.4.1 Workshop Responsibilities
Workshops are responsible for installation, activation, calibration, periodic inspection,
maintenance, and repair and decommissioning of the digital tachograph systems according to
the digital tachograph regulation (EEC No. 3821/85).
The workshops have to carry out inspection when the following conditions occurs.
After every installation.
After any repairs carried out on the tachograph or the recording equipment system.
After any change in the characteristic coefficient (w factor) or vehicle constant (k
factor) for the vehicle.
After any change in the effective tyre circumferences of the drive wheels resulting
from changing the tyre size.
If the Vehicle Registration Number (VRN) has changed.
If the tachograph’s UTC time is deviates by more than 20 minutes from the current
UTC time.
Workshop personnel has to affix an installation plague after each installation or after the
calibration parameters changed during inspection. The installation plague must have a seal or
it is affixed in such a way that removing destroys details of the plague.
2.5 Tachograph Version
The preparation instructions presented in this workshop manual are valid only for the Aselsan
STC-8250A (v.1.1) digital tachograph.

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3. Tachograph System Overview
The tachograph system components consists of the followings as shown in the figure.
Figure 3-1: Tachograph System Components.
1. Motion Sensor,
2. Digital tachograph (STC-8250),
3. Display in instrument cluster,
4. Various type of tachograph cards.
3.1 Motion Sensor
Encrypted motion sensor is used to provide the digital tachograph (STC-8250) with speed
signal pulses from the vehicle gearbox. To ensure the integrity of the motion sensor signal, the
speed pulses sent to the tachograph is validated with a separate encrypted signal. Encryption
of the speed signal (motion data) leaves evidence in case of tampering which will be recorded
by the tachograph.
3.2 Digital Tachograph
The tachograph records and stores several information related to the vehicle and the drivers
using it. These data are;
Driver and workshop card activities
Warning (events) and malfunctions (faults) related to the tachograph and cards.
Vehicle information, detailed speed, odometer values.
Calibration, time adjustments and control data.
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3.3 Display in Instrument Cluster
The display in the instrument cluster can be used to display information arising from the digital
tachograph such as odometer, trip distance, speed or other warning messages via the CAN-
Bus of the vehicle.
3.4 Tachograph Cards
There are four different types of tachograph cards which are marked with four different
colors.
Driver card (white) –operation mode
Workshop card (red) –calibration mode
Company card (yellow) –company mode
Control card (blue) –control mode
The mode of operation of the digital tachograph is set subject to which type of card is inserted
and is specified by a symbol on the display.
3.4.1 Driver Cards
Driver’s card is used to identify the driver to the digital tachograph. Driver cards are personnel
and can be used for driving purposes. Driver cards store driver related data such as activities,
identification of the driver etc. Since there is a limit of data storage of the driver cards, the
data in the driver cards should be backed up and stored at least once in 28 days to a secured
media. The validity of the driver cards is 5 years from issue date.
3.4.2 Company Cards
Company cards identify the respective commercial-vehicle company. A company card is used
to display, print and download the data of the digital tachograph. By using company card, the
vehicle or the company owner can lock the data which is company specific and cannot be
accessed from other companies (cards). The company is also responsible for storing the
downloaded data from the tachograph regularly and have to make these data available to the
inspection authorities if necessary. The validity of the company cards is 5 years from issue
date.
3.4.3 Control Cards
Control card is used to identify the control bodies such as polices. By using control card, all of
the data recorded in the digital tachograph can be displayed, printed out or downloaded. The
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3.4.4 Workshop Cards
Workshop card identifies the appropriate expert of an approved or certified workshops.
Workshop cards are the essential part of the workshops and most of the functions (activation,
calibration) carried out by the workshops require the use of workshop cards. Cards are
obtained by a workshop via application to the relevant authorities. In contrast to company
and control cards, the workshop cards can be used for test drive purposes. The validity of the
workshop cards is 5 years from issue date.
Notice!
If the workshop card is lost or damaged or if the PIN is forgotten, please inform
the relevant authorities immediately and apply for the new one.
4. Preparation of the Operational Environment
This section provides detailed information regarding to the security preparation of the
operational environment in accordance with the security objectives for the operational
environment described in AVU-ST is explained as following.
4.1 Security Objectives for the Operational Environment
For each security objective for the operational environment as listed in the AVU-ST, this
section shows the steps that the user has to perform in order to make the operational
environment fulfil the security objective.
4.1.1 OE.Activation
Vehicle manufacturers and fitters or workshops have to activate the TOE after its installation
before the vehicle leaves the premises where installation took place. The activation process
has to be completed before using the tachograph otherwise, no cards are accepted from
tachograph except from workshop cards (for activation and calibration purposes) and the
tachograph does not store any record (activity records, etc.) in its memory.
4.1.2 OE.Approved_Workshops
The workshops or fitters are responsible for installation, calibration and repair of the recording
equipment which are approved and trusted by the regulation (Official Journal No: 28171,
regarding the regulations of workshop services of tachograph devices, dated 12.01.2012) of
the Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology. The Ministry of Science, Industry and
Technology governs the regulations and audit the workshop or fitters which are granted to be
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4.1.3 OE.Faithful_Calibration
According to the regulation (Official Journal No: 28171, regarding the regulations of workshop
services of tachograph devices, dated 12.01.2012) of the Ministry of Science, Industry and
Technology, the workshops and fitters are responsible for entering proper vehicle parameters
into recording equipment during the calibration process. The workshops or fitters have to
either use manufacturer specific parameters or measured parameters during the calibration
process. The Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology governs the regulations and audit
the workshop or fitters.
4.1.4 OE.Card_Availability
Tachograph cards are available to TOE (STC-8250) users and delivered by Member State
Authorities to authorized persons only. Card issuance and related application procedures can
be reached from https://staum.org.tr. Each user should apply for the relevant card type to the
STAUM Center.
4.1.5 OE.Card_ Traceability
As the member state authority STAUM is responsible to keep the white lists / black lists. If the
driver card is damaged or malfunctioned, drivers or company owners have to submit it to the
responsible authorities as soon as possible. Responsible authority in country has to be notified
of the loss of tachograph cards immediately.
4.1.6 OE. Controls
Control officers are informed by the related member state authorities regarding their
responsibilities.
4.1.7 OE.Driver_Card_Uniqueness
Ensuring the driver card uniqueness is the responsibility of card issuing authorities.
4.1.8 OE.Faithful_Drivers
Drivers are informed by the user guidance to properly operate the tachograph. The driver,
must ensure proper use of the digital tachograph and the driver card. If the digital tachograph
is malfunctioned, driver must report the activities that is incorrectly recorded on a separate
sheet or on the reverse side of the printout. The notes must be accompanied by drivers’ hand-
written data (name, number of driver card, signature). If the driver card is lost or damaged, or
if it malfunctions, driver must create a daily report after the journey. This report is to be
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The company representatives have to ensure that drivers use the digital tachograph and the
drivers’ cards properly, instruct the drivers to comply with the driving times and the rest
periods.
4.1.9 OE.Regular_Inspections
Tachograph needs to be periodically inspected every two years. User is informed by a warning
message when the periodic inspection date is approaching.
The company or the tachograph owner has to administrate a workshop inspection of the
tachographs and store records from the inspection. It is the owner’s or company’s
responsibility to renew this inspection within every two years.
The STC-8250 digital tachograph must be additionally inspected, when
the vehicle’s tyre circumference has been changed,
the revolution ratio has been changed,
the registration (VRN) or identification (VIN) number of the vehicle has been changed,
the tachograph’s UTC time is differs more than 20 minutes from the correct UTC Time.
4.1.10 OE.Type_Approved_MS
Workshops are responsible for pairing the type approved VU with a type approved MS.
Necessary instructions for installation of the VU and calibrations exist on this manual.

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5. Workshop Interaction
5.1 Front Panel
The STC-8250 digital tachograph has the following display and control elements.
1. Alphanumeric Display
2. Service (Calibration and Data Download) Interface (6-Pin)
3. Keypad #1 for the driver (driver#1)
Short push for adjusting the driver activity,
Long push for driver card withdrawal.
4. Backspace key (backspace & clear or cancel)
5. Control key (backward / previous entry)
6. Card slot #1 for the driver’s tachograph card
7. Control key (forward / next entry)
8. Key (call menu, confirm )
9. Keypad #2 for the co-driver (driver#2)
Short push for adjusting the co-driver activity,
Long push for co-driver card withdrawal.
10. Card slot #2 for the co-driver’s tachograph card
11. Printer drawer (for inserting a new roll of paper see section “Paper Roll”)
12. Printer paper slot
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5.2 Back Panel
5.3 Display
Display used in the STC-8250 is a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with backlight. Display has 2 lines
with 16 characters shown at each line. Backlight color choice is optional and can be selected
prior to ordering and only be assembled at the factory during production.
The display may be used in different ways:
Basically, the display is used to show information to the user. The display is used to navigate
in a menu system together with the four buttons (not the numbered ones).
The display is also used as a feedback when entering information into the tachograph or
changing settings.
5.3.1 Display Modes
If the tachograph is not in sleep mode and no need to display warnings or no other menu is
selected, pressing the Control keys or changes the default display into following
screens.
1. Default display (Speed and odometer)
2. Current work periods and activities for driver and co-driver
3. Driving times for driver 1.
4. Driving times for driver 2.
5. Driver and co-driver activities and local time
6. UTC time.

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4
5
6
7
While the vehicle is moving, only the displays #1, 2, 7 and 8 are available for selection.
When the vehicle is stationary, only the displays #1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 are available for
selection.
5.3.1.1 Default Display (Speed & Odometer) (#1)
Normally, (when the ignition is OFF) the tachograph is in sleep (power safe) mode and the
display does not show any information in the display window, but a touch of any button or
turning ignition ON will wake it up (both illumination and text).
1 Driver 1 activity 6Speed
2 Driver 1 card symbol 7Mode of Operation
3 Total odometer value 8Time (UTC time if ” ” symbol is not present)
4 Driver 2 card symbol 9Local time symbol ” ”.
5 Driver 2 activity
5.3.1.2 Current work periods and activities for driver and co-driver (#2)
1 Card slot# 1 (driver) 5Card slot# 2 (co-driver)
2 Driver 1 activity (driving) 6Driver 2 activity (available)
3 Continuous driving time of driver 7Current activity time of co-driver
4 Valid rest/break time in break
periods of at least 15 min. followed
by 30 min., in accordance with
regulation (EU) no. 561/2006.
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