By the nature of their activities, almost all motorists are faced with a huge amount of auxiliary equipment, such as a tachograph. However, when purchasing certain devices, they often do not have the slightest idea how exactly the equipment for motorists works. We decided to correct this situation and tell you more about how to use the tachograph.
What is this?
The tachograph is a small mobile device that processes certain electrical impulses that come from a speed sensor. In this case, the signaling occurs in the case of the movement of the car. Generally speaking, the tachograph plays the role of a kind of latch that controls the speed at which the car is moving at one time or another. It is also able to capture and record the mode of work and rest of the owner of the vehicle. This is a kind of flight recorder.
What are the devices
Before answering the main question of how to use a tachograph, it is necessary to clarify what this equipment is like. As a rule, devices are distinguished round andradio format. In this case, round-shaped tachographs are usually attached directly to the main hole of the speedometer. Devices with a radio format are installed in the "nest" of the car radio.
If we talk about the types of tachographs, then there are analog, or electro-mechanical, as well as digital.
What is an analog recorder
Externally, such a system has common features of both a radio and a speedometer. It has a round dial with a clock and a speedometer. If you do not know how to use the tachograph correctly, we will help you with this. In this case, if you decide to purchase an analog type device, then you need to know what data is on the equipment. So, on the front panel of the device is the following information:
- current machine speed;
- time elapsed and vehicle path;
- device operating modes;
- indicators for determining the fact of speeding, used to set the chart disc;
- operating mode switches for driver 1 and 2.
What the light signals on the recorder say
From the bottom of the device have a special backlight or light-type signals. Moreover, the signaling device, located on the left, is able to give signals not only when the cover on the front panel is not closed, but also in the event of a detected equipment malfunction. The sensor, located on the right side, lights up if the driver exceeds the setspeed maximum. This is how an analog tachograph works. How to use it, we will tell further.
Common features of digital tachographs
Digital models are considered a real breakthrough in the entire history of the production of these devices. They are more perfect and relevant than others. What is so remarkable about them? This equipment has a high-precision protection system, which is an excellent prevention of unauthorized entry and manipulation of the device.
Digital tachographs usually work in conjunction with a driver card. It is thanks to this that the device allows not only to record the time of rest, downtime and movement of the driver, but also to store this information in the memory of the equipment. By the way, if for some reason one of the dishonest motorists wants to hack or bypass the system, then this information will also be recorded on the map. We will explain how to use the digital tachograph below.
In addition, information about the driver's activity stored in memory can not only be viewed, but even printed. To do this, the data is transferred to a special database, downloaded and printed using a printer.
The device itself has speedometer and clock options. It is equipped with a pair of slots used as compartments for the display and cards, and is usually connected with a protective sensor to the gearbox.
Which cards are used to work with a digital tachograph
ForFor full operation of the device, you must use the following types of cards:
- inspector;
- car owner;
- organization card (cargo transportation operator is fixed in it);
- card of calibration center or workshop.
And of course, before using the tachograph, the driver needs to know what rights the owners of these cards have. In this case, both the driver and the inspector, and other authorized persons can access the device's memory card at the right time, and then view or download information for a specific period of time.
What are digital tachographs
Digital devices may comply with Russian safety regulations of September 10, 2009 (this applies more to domestic brands). At the same time, this equipment is used in tandem with Russian cards.
Also, digital devices can be imported and comply with European safety regulations. To a greater extent, such tachographs are used to control the operation of vehicles that often make international flights. And, of course, only European cards are suitable for these devices. This is what all those drivers who do not know how to use the tachograph need to remember.
How to work with an analog tachograph
For example, you were lucky enough to purchase an analog tachograph. What to do next? To begin with, it is recommended to carefully study the instructions, and then inspect the chart disksdevices and compare to see if their model matches that of the product itself.
In the next step, you will need to hand paint the blank side of the aforementioned disc, located in its inner part. It is simply referred to as a tachoshiba. It is removable and after filling is inserted back into the flight recorder. How to use the puck tachograph?
Pay attention to the center of the disk and the blank columns, in front of which certain icons are set. So, for example, in front of a semicircle with a flat top, resembling the driver's head, you must specify the full name. car owner. Near the dot with an arrow showing the direction to the right, it is necessary to note the exact name of the place (in terms of geography), in which the technical map was installed. And so on.
If you have filled in all the required fields, we will answer the question of how to use the tachograph further. Let's start with the fact that all other fields and zones on the device disk are filled in automatically when the motorist moves, works or rests. Therefore, there is no need to enter data there.
For example, if the car was first moving and then stopped, then you will see broken lines on the disk going up and then down. They are similar to a cardiogram, which is transformed into a continuous straight line that runs along the entire circumference. At the same time, 1 mm of such an endless line is equivalent to 1 km of rally. The distance between the next lap of data is 0.5 mm, which corresponds to 0.5 km of driving.
And then you need to install the diskback to the recorder panel. How to do this, as well as how to use the tachograph with a washer, we will talk further.
Installation process
In order for the device to work in full, you need to insert a washer into it. To do this, open the cover panel located on the front of the device and carefully insert the disc into the slots. Slide it in and securely close your panel cover. Then put on the panel such an icon as two crossed hammers, which will indicate the beginning of your work.
In the process of driving, your device will automatically switch to the mode that indicates the beginning of driving and is displayed as a circle with a dot in the middle (this is a kind of steering wheel image). If, in the process of driving, the driver decides to stop and rest, then he needs to switch the device to the appropriate position (the pointer should be turned towards the icon that looks like an inverted letter "h" or a high chair). Unfortunately, not many people know how to use a tachograph card.
If the driver starts moving after a rest, he needs to switch back to hammer mode. If a second driver is involved in the operation of vehicles, then from the moment of his work the first tach washer is removed and replaced by the second. Now the whole procedure of work, movement and rest will be repeated, as in the first case.
How to use a tachograph with a chip
Digital device usually works together with a driver card equipped with a chip. On it, in turn, allnecessary information about the driver. In order to use such a device, you must first insert this card. Don't forget to turn its electronic chip up first. In this case, the card must be inserted all the way, in confirmation of which you will hear a dull click. If everything is done correctly, you can see the cardholder's contacts on the monitor screen.
Next, you need to specify the coordinates of the place, country and city where the driver's car is located at the time the device is launched. The main advantage of such equipment is the minimization of manual adjustment. All operations, including recording the rest or work of the driver, are performed automatically. And the mode set by the device can be seen on the monitor screen. At the end of the shift, the driver must remove his card from the device and turn off the equipment.
What you need to know about the driver card
Driver's card is a unique document that can store information about the movement and work of the driver for 28 days from the date of its activation in the tachograph. Inspectors and traffic police representatives have the right to receive data from the card. It is they who can inquire about the activities of the car owner over the past 28 days.
