inelo TachoReader Basic Operation instructions

TachoReader Basic
Firmware version: 1.6.1
Tutorial
TachoReaderConfigurator: 1.6.1

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TachoReader Basic
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Table of Contents
.................................................................................................................... 41. Introduction
.................................................................................................................... 42. Installation
.................................................................................................................... 53. Operating modes
.................................................................................................................... 64. Configuration
.................................................................................................................... 85. Download from tachograph
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5.1. Download special speed data
.................................................................................................................... 126. Download from driver card
.................................................................................................................... 137. Transferring data files into PC
.................................................................................................................... 148. Error codes
.................................................................................................................... 199. Additional information
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9.1. The company
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9.2. Support

Introduction
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1. Introduction
The TachoReader Basic device allows you to download data directly from the tachograph
without connecting other devices. Using the tachograph, it is also possible to download driver card
data. The device can store data in its internal memory until it is transferred to another media (for
example, to a computer disk).
TachoReader Basic uses tachograph power supply while retrieving data, so no external power
source is required. It is small, easy and convenient to use.
Fig. TachoReader Basic.
2. Installation
The device is not supported by Windows® 2000 and earlier operating systems.
To install TachoReader Basic on a computer, simply connect it to the USB port and wait until
Windows® installs it automatically.
When it detects a new device, Windows® automatically installs it as a new mass storage disk.

Operating modes
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3. Operating modes
TachoReader Basic works in different modes. They depend on:
· connection type - whether the device operates standalone, is connected to a computer or
tachograph;
· Driver card download via tachograph option in the device configuration window.
Connection type:
1. Device connected to the tachograph.
Power supply: from the tachograph.
The driver card inserted in the tachograph slot
Depending on the Driver card download via tachograph option:
 Option checked — downloads data from driver card and tachograph simultaneously;
 Option unchecked — downloads data of the tachograph only;
No driver card
Depending on the: Driver card download via tachograph option:
 Option checked — error report (driver card should be inserted or the option should be
unchecked) - no data will be downloaded;
 Option unchecked — downloads data of the tachograph only;
In each of these modes, to download data from the tachograph, you need to place the company card in the
tachograph slot (see: "Download from tachograph " topic for more).
2. Device connected to the computer.
Power supply: from the computer.
Operation in USB mode - the possibility to configure the device (run the
"TachoReaderConfigurator.exe" file placed in the TachoReader Basic memory), possibility to
read/write data from/to the device and work with 4Trans and TachoScan.
· Driver card download via tachograph option - does not affect this mode of operation.
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Configuration
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4. Configuration
Device configuration window can be launched in two different ways:
1. Directly from the device memory - TachoReaderConfigurator.exe file;
2. Using 4Trans or TachoScan - program menu.
When you first start configuration, Windows® may prompt for installing .NET Framework . We recommend
that you accept - otherwise you will not be ab le to start the configurator.
.NET Framework will b e automatically downloaded and installed b y the operating system.
Fig. Device configuration window.
This window allows you to create three separate configurations ( ), that can be
selected when connected to the tachograph.

Configuration
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For example, you can set up data retrieval from the digital tachograph as and downloading data from
the driver card as .
Description of data download options:
· Overview -basic information about the tachograph;
· Events and faults -reading events (e.g. driving without card) and failures (e.g. power
failure) from the tachograph memory;
· Technical data -reading e.g. calibration data, tachograph serial number;
· Activities -driving, work, standby or standstill events divided into individual days:
§ Since last download -the range of downloaded activities is set from date of the previous
download saved in the device’s memory;
When this option is selected, the date of reading with other devices will not be counted.
§ Since last download acc. to tachograph -the range of downloaded activities is set from date of
the previous download saved in the tachograph’s memory;
If you use a few devices to read the data, it is recommended to use this option.
§ From: [...] Till: [...] -possibility to set any date range for the downloaded activities;
§ Last: [...] -allows to download the last 1 to 365 days (set by one full day);
§ Everything -retrieval of activities for all days in the digital tachograph memory;
On the "old" type of tachographs data reading can take up to one hour.
· Detailed speed -downloading speed data that the tachograph records with a frequency of
one second;
The tachograph stores detailed speed data from the last 24 hours.
Reading of this data can significantly increase the time taken to retrieve data from the tachograph.
· Driver card download via tachograph :
 Option checked — allows to download data from the driver card placed in the
tachograph slot in addition to downloading data from the tachograph (see:

Configuration
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"Download from driver card " topic for more).
If the driver card is not inserted in the slot of the tachograph the device reports a data download
error.
 Option unchecked — the device will download data only from the tachograph , even
if a driver card is inserted in the tachograph slot.
· Speed data from VDO tachograph (S-file) -enables downloading special speed data
from some tachographs (see: "Download special speed data " for a full description).
Download special speed data option:
§ Detailed speed 4/sec - the following will be downloaded:
· Last three records (high resolution - frequency: four values/second) of two-minute speed periods, in which
there was an unnatural speed change in a short period of time
and
· Last three records (high resolution - frequency: four values/second) of two-minute speed periods, in which
there was a sudden, high change in speed
§ Speed from last 168 hours - allows you to download the speed history from the last 168 hours,
saved with the frequency of one second
To confirm the configuration changes, click .
5. Download from tachograph
Operations after connecting to a computer:
1. Open the TachoReader Basic configuration window, and then, for any selected configuration
of: , or button, choose the type and scope of activities to be downloaded
(see: "Configuration " topic for more).
If you are not sure what to choose, click on the: button.
2. If you do not want to download data from the driver card via the tachograph uncheck the:
 Driver card download via tachograph option.
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Download from tachograph
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Operations on the vehicle:
We recommend that you read the operating instructions of the tachograph.
1. Turn the ignition switch to position II (ignition) - until the lights on the dashboard switch on
(switching on the tachograph).
We recommend to carry out the ab ove step accompanied by the driver of the vehicle.
2. Insert a company card into any tachograph slot.
After reading the company card some tachographs may request "unlocking" confirmation.
In this case, "unlock" the tachograph, or "Technical data" and "Activities" will not b e downloaded.
3. As soon as you connect TachoReader Basic to the tachograph, select the type of
configuration you have set on your computer.
If, after you inserting the device into the tachograph slot, you do not switch the configuration immediately,
after approximately 5 seconds the download will start automatically with configuration .
You can change the configurations by pressing the button once (the LED will cycle
green-red-orange):
· green LED: configuration;
· red LED: configuration;
· orange LED: configuration;
After selecting the configuration, wait approx. 5 seconds until the device starts downloading
data from the tachograph. The download will be indicated with the LED blinking green-red, or
green only (there may be times when the LED will be off).

Download from tachograph
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Depending on the number of days downloaded from the tachograph memory, the download may take up to
approx. 1 hour .
If the device beeps three times while the data is b eing downloaded and the LED flashes red, this means that
an error occurred (see "Error codes " topic for more).
4. When the download is finished, the device will play a short tune and a the LED will blink
steadily green.
5. Disconnect TachoReader Basic from the tachograph and remove the company card.
6. The data is saved to a file (Vehicle reg.no._Date and time of data download.DDD), which is
placed in the TACHO folder in the device memory.
5.1. Download special speed data
Some tachographs record special speed data (except the data specified in the Regulation 3821/85).
Requirements:
1. Continental VDO tachograph version 1.3 or higher
2. The device for downloading data from the tachograph: TachoReader Basic , with serial number
that ends with the letter "A"
The serial numb er can be found on the label placed on the bottom of the device.
3. In the configuration window, for the selected button, select:  Speed data from VDO
tachograph (S-file) option (Fig. bellow) an d decide which speci a l d a t a to dow n lo a d ( a ll
selected by def a ult)
The special data include:
· Det a iled d a t a 4/sec, th a t is:
§ Last three records (high resolution - frequency: four values/second) of two-minute speed periods,
in which there was an unnatural speed change in a short period of time
§ Last three records (high resolution - frequency: four values/second) of two-minute speed periods,
in which there was a sudden, high change in speed
· Speed history of the last 168 hours of driving recorded with a frequency of one second
Operations during data download from the tachograph are the same as in regular data
download (see: "Download from tachograph ")
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Download from tachograph
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The only difference is that before downloading data in the device configuration window, you
need to select the Speed data from VDO tachograph (S-file) option. After selecting it, you can
decide what kind of special speed data you want to download ( Fig. bellow ).
The special data is always downloaded in full, regardless of the selected period of time.
Fig. Device configuration window: TachoReader Basic.
Downloading data begins after selecting the configuration: , or – depending on the
button for which you have selected:  Speed data from VDO tachograph (S-file) .
For an instruction on data download, refer to: "Download from tachograph " topic.
The data is saved to a file (Vehicle reg.no._Date and time of data download with added
"_S".DDD, e.g. "WWW1343_2 0 15 0 82 7 11 07 34 _S .DDD"), which is placed in the TACHO folder in the
device memory.
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Download from driver card
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6. Download from driver card
TachoReader Basic can download simultaneously or individually the data from a driver card
inserted in the tachograph and the tachograph data. This depends on the settings described below.
Operations after connecting to a computer:
Open the device configuration window (see: "Configuration " topic for more), and then:
Option I - Downloading data from driver card only
1. For any selected configuration of , or button uncheck all the options.
2. Check one option only:  Driver card download via tachograph .
Option II - Simultaneous downloading data from driver card and the tachograph
1. For any selected configuration of , or button, choose the type and scope of
activities to be downloaded from the tachograph (see: "Configuration " topic for more).
If you are not sure what to choose, click on the button.
2. Additionally, check the :  Driver card download via tachograph option.
Operations on the vehicle:
We recommend that you read the operating instructions of the tachograph.
1. Turn the ignition switch to position II (ignition) - until the lights on the dashboard switch on
(switching on the tachograph).
We recommend to carry out the ab ove step accompanied by the driver of the vehicle.
2. Depending on the selected option:
· Option I - insert the driver card into any slot of the tachograph;
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Download from driver card
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In old tachograph types you may also need to insert the company card.
· OptionII - insert a company card and the driver card to any tachograph slots;
After reading the company card some tachographs may request "unlocking" confirmation.
In this case, "unlock" the tachograph, or "Technical data" and "Activities" will not b e downloaded.
3. Connect TachoReader Basic to the tachograph.
4. Use the button to select the appropriate configuration: , or ;
If, after you inserting the device into the tachograph slot, you do not switch the configuration immediately,
after approximately 5 seconds TachoReader Basic will start the download automatically with
configuration.
after approx. 5 seconds the device will automatically start downloading data. The download
will be indicated with the LED blinking green-red, or green only (there may be times when the
LED will be off).
5. When the download is finished, the device will play a short tune and a the LED will blink
steadily green.
6. Disconnect TachoReader Basic from the tachograph and remove the driver card and possibly
the company card.
7 . The data is saved to a file (Surname_First name_ M iddle name_Date and time of data
download.DDD) placed in the CARD directory in the device memory.
7. Transferring data files into PC
The files downloaded from the driver card are stored in the CARD directory, while files downloaded from the
digital tachograph are stored in the TACHO directory.
Never transfer, delete, or rename these directories!
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Transferring data files into PC
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Recommended procedure for data transfer from TachoReader Basic to a computer:
1. Launch TachoScan / 4Trans;
2. Connect the device to a USB port in your computer;
3. When you press the appropriate button, select " Download readouts " - > " all ";
Menu in the 4Trans is different than shown here - refer to the 4Trans Help.
4. The program downloads the file and examines it in terms of, among others. digital signature. If
the digital signature is valid, data will be stored in the database and the file copied to the
computer. The data from the file will be displayed in the daily visuali z ation window (see:
" Pomoc -program TachoScan / 4Trans ").
Source files (original downloaded files) will be copied (moved) to the appropriate directory configured in the
" program settings ".
It is also possible to manually copy files (backup) from TachoReader Basic device to your computer
without the use of 4Trans / TachoScan software. To do this, use windows or other file explorer to copy the
files and move them to the desired location (TachoReader Basic is installed on your computer as a separate
drive named " PNSTACHO ").
Downloaded tachograph data file name format: " Vehicle reg. no_Date and time of the data download
(year, month, day, hour, minute, second).DDD " (Exam ple: SB_3106G_20130520091234.DDD).
Downloaded driver card data file name format: " Surname_First name_Middle name_Date and time of the
data download (year, month, day, hour, minute, second).DDD " (Example:
Kowalski_Jan_Mateusz_20130520084432.DDD).
8. Error codes
Errors are indicated by a specific number of red LED blinks.
To identify the type of error, count the number of red LED blinks.
The LED b links red twice, then there is a pause and the whole cycle is repeated.
This means that the key is signaling the error by blinking red twice.

Error codes
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Description of error types:
One red LED blink
Cause
N o data transmission.
Solution
1. Insert the company card.
2. Wait until the company card is read by the tachograph.
3. Repeat reading from tachograph.
Two red LED blinks
Cause
Too little data downloaded.
Solution
Repeat reading from tachograph.

Error codes
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Three red LED blink
Cause
There is not enough free memory.
Solution
1. Transfer the source files to another media (such as a computer disk)
2. Repeat reading from tachograph.
Minimum availab le storage space in the device memory is 10 MB.
Four red LED blinks
Cause
Invalid file system.
Solution
1. When you plug your device into a computer, check the file system (scandisk). If this
operation does not work, format the device (FAT32).
2. Repeat reading from tachograph.

Error codes
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Five red LED blinks
Cause
N o driver card in the tachograph..
Solution
1. Insert the driver card into any slot of the tachograph or in the device configuration
window do not check the Driver card download via tachograph option (see:
"Configuration " topic for more).
2. Repeat reading from tachograph.
Six red LED blinks
Cause
N o response from the tachograph.
Solution
Repeat reading from tachograph.
Seven red LED blinks
Cause
Incorrect data in the configuration file or other unrecogni z ed error.
Solution
1. Connect TachoReader Basic to the computer.
2. In the device configuration window click on (see: "Configuration
" topic for more), .
3. Repeat reading from tachograph.
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Error codes
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The LED is off
Cause
N o power.
Solution
1. M ake sure the tachograph is switched on.
2. Repeat reading from tachograph.

Error codes
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9. Additional information
9.1. The company
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9.2. Support
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