Page 1 ® Digital tachograph – DTCO Instruction manual for contractors and drivers...
Page 2: Legal Notice
P.O. Box 1640 78006 Villingen-Schwenningen Germany www.fleet.vdo.com Original Instruction Manual © 11.2018 Continental Automotive GmbH This publication is protected by copyright. Any rights derived from the copyright remain with Continental Automotive GmbH. Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
2 For your safety .............. 15 ADR version (Ex version) ......... 24 Basic safety information .......... 15 3.7.1 Special safety instructions ...... 24 2.1.1 DTCO 4.0 ADR (Ex version)...... 16 3.7.2 Particularities in relation to the operation .. 25 Legal requirements .......... 16 Operating modes (overview) ........ 25 2.2.1 Obligations of the driver....... 17...
Page 4 Navigating within menus ......... 41 Manual entries (Entry / Addition) ...... 56 4.2.1 Menus while vehicle is stationary .... 41 5.5.1 Card requests during the manual entry .. 57 Inserting card ............ 41 5.5.2 Adding activity rest time....... 58 Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 5 7.1.1 Display in stationary vehicle ...... 72 Driving time warnings .......... 103 7.1.2 Display the times of the driver card .... 73 8.5.1 VDO Counter display (option).... 104 7.1.3 Setting the language........ 73 Overview of possible operational notes .... 105 7.1.4 VDO Counter (option) ........ 74 8.6.1 Operational notes as information.... 108...
Page 6 13 Appendix ................ 143 9.7.13 Printout in local time ........ 121 13.1 Declaration of conformity........ 143 Explanation to the printouts........ 121 13.2 Certification of activities (extract) ...... 144 9.8.1 Key to the data blocks ....... 121 Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 7 13.3.2 DLKPro TIS-Compact ........ 145 13.3.3 DTCO® Smart Link........ 145 13.3.4 DLD® Short Range II and DLD® Wide Range II ........ 146 13.3.5 Cleaning cards and cleaning wipes ... 146 13.4 VDO online shop ........... 146 14 Change overview............ 148 14.1 Release overview.......... 148 Index................ 149 © Continental Automotive GmbH...
Page 8: About This Document
About this document Data protection Designations Function of this document Target group Symbols and signal words Conventions Menu display Additional information © Continental Automotive GmbH...
Page 9: Data Protection
The data is saved in the tachograph especially in relation to the scope of the and, after reaching the maximum data The DTCO 4.0 must meet numerous data collection and the data use, please volume, systematically overwritten one data protection requirements pursuant to contact your employer and/or customer.
Page 10: Personal Its Data
• Crew operation Means a journey with • Engine speed profiles 2 drivers. • Speed profiles • Mass memory Is the data memory in the device. • the 4 Hz speed signal Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 11: Function Of This Document
Please always have this manual at hand ments in connection with the DTCO 4.0. in your vehicle. This document is valid for the DTCO 4.0. ► Contact person It does not apply for older device genera- tions.
Page 12: Symbols And Signal Words
Non-compliance may result in serious injuries or death. CAUTION The note CAUTION refers to the risk of minor injuries. Non-compliance may result in minor in- juries. Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 13: Menu Display
► Information via the internet Flashing lines or characters in the menu display are shown in italics (1). On the internet under www.fleet.vdo.com, you will find: Definitions • Additional information about the Driver 1 = the person who is currently DTCO 4.0...
Page 14: For Your Safety
For your safety Basic safety information Legal requirements Intended use © Continental Automotive GmbH...
Page 15: Basic Safety Information
Arranging training for the Preventing damage to the DTCO 4.0 DTCO 4.0 According to Regulation (EU) In order to prevent the DTCO 4.0 from WARNING 165/2014, transport companies are ob- getting damaged, please note the fol- Distraction due to device mes-...
Page 16: Dtco 4.0 Adr (Ex Version)
(contractor). storage of the tachograph, especially with fraudulent intent, violates legal pro- In addition, the respective national laws visions. must also be observed. Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 17: Obligations Of The Driver
Legal requirements For your safety Without any claim to completeness or – Daily printouts • In case of loss, theft, damage or mal- validity, the following key points can be function of the driver card, the driver – Charts highlighted: must create a daily printout at the –...
Page 18: Departure From Legal Requirements
The calibration and repair of the printer inside the vehicle. DTCO 4.0 must only be carried out by an authorised specialist workshop. • Monitor the proper functioning of the tachograph, e.g. by inserting the com- è...
Page 19: Intended Use
For your safety ■ Intended use IMPORTANT The digital tachograph DTCO 4.0 is a re- The DTCO 4.0 can be used for a max- cording device to monitor and register imum of 15 years, after which period speed, kilometres driven and driving the certificate will expire.
Page 20: Device Description
Device description Display and operational elements Features Details to the display and operating elements Key settings (overview) Remote control Stand-by mode (display) ADR version (Ex version) Operating modes (overview) Tachograph card (overview) Saved data Time zones Pictograms (overview) Country symbols Automatic activities after ignition on/off (default) ©...
Page 21: Display And Operational Elements
Display and operational elements Device description Device description The DTCO 4.0 can be operated remotely ■ Features using optional accessories. ■ Display and operational The digital tachograph DTCO 4.0 and its system components is the vehicle unit of elements a trip recorder or control unit and com-...
Page 22: Details To The Display And Operating Elements
Press the button briefly: Con- Press the button briefly: The download of the data and the para- firm the function/selection. Change activity. metrisation is done through the front in- è Setting activities [} 52] terface (workshop). Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 23: Key Settings (Overview)
è DTCO® Smart Link [} 145] è Automatic activities after ignition on/off (default) [} 38] You can activate the remote control on the DTCO 4.0 yourself and then use a li- • Recording of speed and engine speed cence code to link the tachograph with profiles your mobile device.
Page 24: Stand-By Mode (Display)
– the DTCO 4.0 is in stand-by mode. Fig. 3: Ex symbol on the front Optionally, an additional dimming value The ADR version of the DTCO 4.0 is au- can be set (workshop). thorised for operation in explosive envir- onments.
Page 25: Particularities In Relation To The Operation
è Shift start – Inserting driver card To prevent explosions, the ADR version [} 48] of the DTCO 4.0 is reduced to internal  • Company (contractor) functions only with the ignition switched Display after inserting the company...
Page 26 Control card Control Control Operational Control Operational Workshop card Calibration Calibration Operational Operational Calibration (*) In these states, the DTCO 4.0 only uses the tachograph card inserted in card drawer 1. Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 27: Tachograph Card (Overview)
(EU)3821/85, authorised member state and the The DTCO 4.0 starts to display and store Annex I B, as well as second genera- vehicle registration number. If in doubt, all activities of that driver.
Page 28: Control Card
► Workshop card (Not part of this manual) Persons from an authorised specialist workshop authorised in programming, calibrating, activating and inspecting etc, are issued the workshop card. Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 29 Tachograph card (overview) Device description Without card Driver card Company card Control card Workshop card Print Driver data Vehicle data Parameters Display Driver data Vehicle data Parameters Read out Driver data Vehicle data Parameters Meanings: Driver data Driver card data Vehicle data Data in the data memory Parameter data...
Page 30: Saved Data
• Identity of the driver card from which ► Driver card the data was downloaded If the chip memory is full, the DTCO 4.0 In general, the driver card contains: will overwrite the older data. If the chip memory is full, the DTCO 4.0 •...
Page 31: Time Zones
(1) Time zone 0 = UTC ution (one minute before and one Time zone State The factory time setting of the DTCO 4.0 minute after an unusual deceleration) difference is in UTC time. support the analysis in the event of an accident.
Page 32: Pictograms (Overview)
Vehicle/vehicle unit/DTCO 4.0  Driving time  Tyre size  Break time and rest period  Low voltage  Other working time  Overvoltage  Valid interruption / break ! Voltage interruption Unknown Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 33 Pictograms (overview) Device description Devices / functions Qualifiers Miscellaneous  Remote control Daily Printout driver card  Weekly Printout vehicle/ DTCO 4.0 Miscellaneous   Two weeks Entry vehicle/ DTCO 4.0 Event   From or to Display driver card Malfunction ...
Page 34 (option) ! Insertion of driver card while x Printer malfunction i Sensor information driving x i Internal malfunction DTCO 4.0 Safety information  Speeding x Download malfunction ! Motion data error Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 35: Country Symbols
1 Downloading of driver card Bulgaria data in days ... Entry Unknown activity Bosnia and Herzegovina ? Location Entry at shift end VDO Counter (option) Belarus ? Entry Location at shift start  Remaining driving time Switzerland  Operational notes...
Page 36 Ireland Slovenia Iceland Serbia Kazachstan Tajikistan Luxembourg Turkmenistan Lithuania Turkey Latvia Ukraine Malta United Kingdom, Alderney, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, Monaco Gibraltar Republic of Moldavia Uzbekistan Macedonia Vatican City Montenegro Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 37: Spanish Regions
Country symbols Device description ► Spanish regions Abbreviation of Spanish regions Galicia Balearic islands Canary Islands La Rioja Madrid Murcia Navarra Basque Community Fig. 6: Regions in Spain Abbreviation of Spanish regions Andalusia Aragon Asturias Cantabria Catalonia Castile-León Castile-La Mancha Valencia Estremadura ©...
Page 38: Automatic Activities After Ignition On/Off (Default)
, this option is dis- è Displays [} 40] abled. There is no modification of the • Mark (√) the set functions in the activity after Ignition on/off. table. Standard settings: è Setting activities [} 52] Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 39: Operation (General)
Operation (general) Displays Navigating within menus Inserting card Removing the card Handling of the cards Downloading data © Continental Automotive GmbH...
Page 40: Displays
While driving, the displays (a), (b) or (c) (Option) can appear. . . (1) Time  with symbol = local time By pressing a menu button / you can  without symbol = UTC time change the display. Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 41: Messages
► Menus while vehicle is stationary Display remaining driving and rest è Meaning of messages [} 96] times (option VDO Counter) (c): When the vehicle is not moving and ► Display after ignition off driver card is inserted, you can call up ...
Page 42: Inserting Card
ADR version of theDTCO 4.0 in explos- ive environments. è ADR version (Ex version) [} 24] 1. Keep the combination button Driver 1 or Driver 2 pressed for more than 2 seconds. Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 43: Language
Removing the card Operation (general) • For the first and (if inserted) second ■ Removing the card driver card 13:02  0km/h   card!  è Shift start – Inserting driver card IMPORTANT [} 48] You must only remove the cards when •...
Page 44 • The download of the driver card data IMPORTANT is due. If the country is not entered within a minute, the card ejection is terminated. Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 45: Handling Of The Cards
In explosive areas, pushing the buttons • Protect the card from direct sunlight of the DTCO 4.0, inserting cards, open- Fig. 14: Connecting to the front interface (do not leave it lying on the instrument ing the printer drawer or opening the 1.
Page 46: Data Identification
Detailed information about the readout quired for this as well as their usage is software or the download key is in- included in the corresponding docu- cluded in the corresponding document- mentation. ation. Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 47: Operation By The Driver
Operation by the driver Driver card functions Shift start – Inserting driver card Setting activities Shift end – removing driver card Manual entries (Entry / Addition) Driver / vehicle change Inserting driver card for the first time © Continental Automotive GmbH...
Page 48: Driver Card Functions
At the start of your shift (start of your being read. drawer 2. workday), insert your driver card into the If a button is pressed, a message is dis- card drawer. è Inserting card [} 41] played: Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 49: Shift Start - Inserting Driver Card
Pay attention to the completeness of see step i. the driver data. 1 Maier – By selecting , the DTCO 4.0 According to the Regulation, any activit-   asks you to make manual entries; ies which cannot be recorded on the subsequent display: driver card must be entered manually.
Page 50 The symbols displayed have the follow- ing meaning:  • = The driver card is in the card slot. Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 51: Setting Activity
? beg. country driver 1. Malfunctions on the DTCO 4.0 or the system components are shown in the ► 2. Setting activity Fig. 25: Entry option - Start country display.
Page 52: Aborting The Entry Procedure
If no entry occurs within 30 seconds, the Selecting the countries following display is shown: When making another selection, the pre-  please viously entered country is displayed first. enter Fig. 27: Entry prompt on the display Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 53: Setting Activities
Ignition on ► Automatic setting driver 2) or Ignition off, is shown in the  The DTCO 4.0 automatically sets the fol- Breaks and rest times standard display. It will flash for approx. lowing activities: 5 seconds.
Page 54: Recording Activities Manually
In these cases, you must create a daily Fig. 30: Manual recording of activities printout on the DTCO 4.0 at the start and at the end of the journey or shift. Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 55: Shift End - Removing Driver Card
Shift end – removing driver card Operation by the driver ■ Shift end – removing driver IMPORTANT card 1 Maier If the country is not entered within a   minute, the card ejection is terminated. IMPORTANT 4. Remove your driver card from the Fig. 31: Transferring the shift data To protect personal data, you should card drawer.
Page 56: Manual Entries (Entry / Addition)
These options after inserting your driver card also generally apply for the selec- If you made an incorrect entry, you can tion of your current activity. go back using the button and repeat the entry. Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 57: Card Requests During The Manual Entry
2. Use the buttons / to select confirm with button . 3. Continue with step 3. è Shift end – removing driver card [} 54] The manual entry is terminated. The DTCO 4.0 saves the activity for the un- known period. © Continental Automotive GmbH...
Page 58: Adding Activity Rest Time
Also confirm the last entry of the minutes using button 1M entry Reg. Number? yes d. Follow the menu guidance. 07:36  0km/h  123456.7km  Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 59: Continuing Activities
Manual entries (Entry / Addition) Operation by the driver ► Continuing activities Withdrawal (24.02.18) Insertion (25.02.18) 23:32 Local time 02:30 Local time 00:20 Local time last withdrawal    24.02.18 23:32 Add activities M 24.02.18 23:32 1M entry  25.02.18 02:30 addition? Please note: The entry is in local time.
Page 60: Continuing Activities And Preceding Others With Activities
= unknown activity with date and time.  begin country e. Repeat steps 2 to 4 until the time of the insertion process has been reached. 14:01  0km/h 1M entry entry?  123456.7km  Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 61: Driver / Vehicle Change
1 can be inserted first in order to cording to Regulation (EU) 165/2014, be able to start the journey quickly. e.g. DTCO 4.0. While the card of driver 1 is read, the card of driver 2 can be inserted.
Page 62: Inserting Driver Card For The First Time
A message about the storage of the entry is displayed: 1 publish ITS data? entry stored Fig. 39: Requesting personal data 1. Use the buttons / to select Fig. 42: Confirmation of the second save pro- cess Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 63 Inserting driver card for the first time Operation by the driver Next follows the normal registration on the DTCO 4.0. è Shift start – Inserting driver card [} 48] IMPORTANT The settings are saved for up to 88 dif- ferent tachograph cards.
Page 64: Operation By The Contractor
Operation by the contractor Functions of the company card Menu functions in the company mode Registration – inserting company card Inserting member state and vehicle registration number Removing company card © Continental Automotive GmbH...
Page 65 3 months from the mass memory. ■ Functions of the company DTCO 4.0 so that it is run as the tacho- An addition, it is useful to download the graph of this company until it deregisters...
Page 66: Menu Functions In The Company Mode
You can set your preferred language in- dividually. è Setting the language [} 73] Fig. 44: Message – option I The menu displayed guides you step by step to the complete operational readi- ness of the DTCO 4.0: Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 67 This ensures that company-specific and ● Malfunctions on the DTCO 4.0 or the ted. personal data of the drivers which are system components are shown in the...
Page 68: Inserting Member State And Vehicle Registration Number
3. Select the required characters using and confirm with button . the buttons / and confirm using Is this was not the case, the DTCO 4.0 The request to enter the member the button . will ask you to do so at the first insertion state is displayed: of the company card.
Page 69: Removing Company Card
Please take note of the special safety  confirm Veh. information for the operation of the entry? ADR version of the DTCO 4.0 in ex- plosive environments. Fig. 53: Selection to confirm è ADR version (Ex version) [} 24] 6. Check if the vehicle registration num- ber on the printout is correct.
Page 70 A status bar displays the writing process Despite the deactivated company lock, of the company card. the saved data of your company remain The request to deregister the company is locked for any external companies. displayed. Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 71: Menus
Menus First menu level – Standard values Second menu level – menu functions © Continental Automotive GmbH...
Page 72: First Menu Level - Standard Values
03h15 IMPORTANT VDO Counter If activated, option UTC 29.09.2018 may also be displayed as the standard 10:40 +02h00 display. select language? call main menu? Fig. 58: First menu level (*=option VDO Counter) Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 73: Display The Times Of The Driver Card
You can change this default setting at è Setting the language [} 73]  (1) Driving time Driver 1 since a every DTCO 4.0 by setting a different valid rest time language. Use the key to return directly to the standard display (a).
Page 74: Vdo Counter (Option)
Regulation (EC) 561/2006 and the Fig. 60: Choosing the required language AETR provisions by the national super- 3. The DTCO 4.0 displays the successful language storage in the newly selec- ted language. Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 75: Continental Automotive Gmbh
 played by the symbol instead of the symbol And the driver In order for the VDO Counter to display activity. valid information, the following condi- tions must be met for the evaluation of VDO  ? 00h09 ...
Page 76 –remaining driving time (2) At the latest after the end of the must be continued. vs. weekly rest time driving time displayed (1) a break or continuation of the cumulated break must occur. Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 77: Continental Automotive Gmbh
First menu level – Standard values Menus VDO Counter – displays for rest time activity  02h19  00h09 00h45 00h44 01h09  00h09 00h29 04h30   Fig. 66: Activity – Out of scope Fig. 68: Activity – rest time vs.
Page 78 The VDO Counter evaluates the activity  during an interruption of the driving  time comparable to the activity (except the daily rest time). Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 79 If the evaluation of the weekly values in (4) In this week, one more extended values the VDO Counter is deactivated, the val- daily driving time of a maximum of ues are not displayed. 10 hours is permitted (max. 2x per week possible).
Page 80: Second Menu Level - Menu Functions
If you and your vehicle are not in an ex- pany plosive environment, the ignition must %v v-profiles |--- be switched on to operate the ADR ver- $ licence code |--- %n n-profiles |--- sion.  Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 81: Navigating Within Menu Functions
Second menu level – menu functions Menus ► Navigating within menu functions 2. Press button , if you want to get to >Display  driver 1 the required function (2) with possible 24h daily value |--- further selection options. printout !x...
Page 82: Menu Access Lock
• Select another printout with the keys ► Leaving menu functions • Using the button you return to the next higher menu level. Automatically The menu is exited automatically in the following situations: Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 83: Menu Point Printout Driver 1/ Driver 2
Second menu level – menu functions Menus • after a tachograph card is inserted or ► Menu point printout driver 1/ Print daily value driver 2 requested IMPORTANT • After 1 min inactivity Using this menu point, you can print out •...
Page 84: Menu Point Printout Vehicle
► Menu point printout vehicle Use can use this menu point to print out the vehicle data from the mass memory. Select the required function (described below). Next, the required time is prompted. Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 85 Second menu level – menu functions Menus Printing out events [vehicle] Based on the selection, excess speeds printout of the speed value set on the DTCO 4.0 are printed.  vehicle printout è Speeding events [} 118]  vehicle  vehicle Print technical data 24h...
Page 86 From the selected day onwards, a prin- è v-diagram [} 119] tout of the status inputs of the last 7 calendar days. è Status D1/D2 diagram (option) [} 120] Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 87: Menu Point Entry Driver 1/Driver 2
Second menu level – menu functions Menus Printing speed profiles (option) Printing speed profiles (option) IMPORTANT According to the Regulation, both driver printout printout 1 and driver 2 must enter the country in  vehicle  vehicle which the shift starts or ends, into the tachograph.
Page 88 If you have selected Spain as the coun- enter the region (step d). è Inserting driver card for the first time try, you will automatically be prompted to [} 62] enter the region (step d). Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 89 ® data between the DTCO SmartLink and your terminal device: entry 1. The display of the DTCO 4.0 shows a entry  driver 1 digit sequence (step e).  driver 1 2. Insert this digit sequence into your  driver 1 Bluetooth-enabled device.
Page 90: Menu Point Entry Vehicle
Recording of Ferry/train is ended as soon as this is switched off in the menu or the driver card is removed. Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 91 DTCO 4.0, you can unlock additional Fig. 105: Menu sequence entry - local time In order to simplify the calculation of the functions. working times, the DTCO 4.0 provides a working time counter which refers to the local time of the company. © Continental Automotive GmbH...
Page 92: Menu Point Display Driver 1/ Driver 2
The licence code can be purchased via you can only call up approx. 20 previous the VDO online shop. rows of the printout. è VDO online shop [} 146] Use the button to leave the display. Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 93: Menu Point Display Vehicle
Second menu level – menu functions Menus  driver 1  23.10.2018 14: printout in 24h day 55 (UTC) UTC time 25.10.2018 --------------- printout in -------- UTC time  driver 1 Fig. 113: No - display in local time !x event Fig. 112: Example for the data display Select the displayed functions step by Fig. 111: Menu sequence display for driver 1...
Page 94  vehicle 24h day 25.10.2018  vehicle !x event  vehicle  overspeed  vehicle  techn. data  vehicle  cards  vehicle  company Fig. 114: Menu sequence display for vehicle Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 95: Messages
Messages Meaning of messages Special messages Overview of possible events Overview of possible malfunctions Driving time warnings Overview of possible operational notes © Continental Automotive GmbH...
Page 96: Meaning Of Messages
If an event keeps repeating itself, con- to the pictogram. Fig. 115: Display of a message sult an authorised specialist workshop. (flashing intermittently) (1) Pictogram combination, if necessary, with card drawer number Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 97: Acknowledgement Of Messages
Fig. 116: Standard display production status è Recording activities manually [} 54] For detailed information, please read If the DTCO 4.0 is not activated as the the operating manual for your vehicle. production control device, the Driving time warnings ...
Page 98: Out (Out Of Scope Of Regulation)
You can set this function via the menu display. è Out inserting start/end [} 90] Press any button to change to a different display. ► Ferry/train 12:40    123456.7km  Fig. 118: Standard display - ferry/train Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 99: Overview Of Possible Events
■ Overview of possible events Message Possible causes Measure ! Security Error in the data memory; data security in the DTCO 4.0 is Confirm message. breach no longer ensured. The data from the sensor are no longer reliable. The DTCO 4.0 housing was opened without authorization.
Page 100 ! time conflict There is a difference of more than one minute between the Confirm message. time of the internal clock of the DTCO 4.0 and the time in- formation from the GNSS signal. ! DSRC commu- A communication error has occurred between the Confirm message.
Page 101 Overview of possible events Messages Message Possible causes Measure ! Card con- Both tachograph cards must not inserted into the DTCO 4.0 Confirm message. flict together. For example, the company card is inserted to- Remove the corresponding tachograph gether with a control card.
Page 102: Overview Of Possible Malfunctions
Remove tachograph card and insert it again. x Time fault UTC time of the DTCO 4.0 is not plausible or does not run Confirm message. properly. To avoid an inconsistency of the data, newly in- serted driver/company cards are not accepted.
Page 103 Overview of possible malfunctions Messages Message Possible cause Measure x Printer fault The printer's supply voltage has failed or the temperature Confirm message. sensor for the printing head is defective. Repeat process, possibly switching off/ on ignition first. x Download Fault while downloading the data to an external device.
Page 104: Driving Time Warnings
VDO Counter indicates that pretation for Continuous driving your driving time (1) is complete (does time. not apply in case of Out of scope). Take a break immediately. Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 105: Overview Of Possible Operational Notes
Overview of possible operational notes Messages ■ Overview of possible operational notes Message Meaning Measures  Entry If no entry occurs during the manual entry process, this Press button and continue entry. please prompt is displayed.  Printout not A printout is not possible at the moment: You can request a printout as soon as possible the problem is removed.
Page 106 The tachograph card is not accepted and is card and insert it again. ejected. If the message is displayed again, check if another tachograph card is read in cor- rectly. Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 107 Overview of possible operational notes Messages Message Meaning Measures 1 Wrong card The inserted card is not a tachograph card. The card is not Insert valid tachograph card. accepted and is ejected. 1 Device mal- Malfunction in the card mechanics, e.g. card lock is not Remove tachograph card and insert it function closed.
Page 108: Operational Notes As Information
1 Invalid in The released tachograph card will be invalid in 15 days, for days 15 example. An authorised specialist workshop can program from what day onwards this note is to be displayed. Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 109 Overview of possible operational notes Messages Message Meaning Measures 1 Download in The next download of data from the driver card will be due days 7 in 7 days, for example (default). An authorised specialist workshop can program from what day onwards this note is to be displayed. ©...
Page 110: Print
Print Notes for printing Starting print Cancelling print Replacing the printer paper Clear paper jam Retaining printouts Printouts (examples) Explanation to the printouts Data set for events or faults © Continental Automotive GmbH...
Page 111: Notes For Printing
Print requirements: edge. IMPORTANT • The vehicle is stationary. At the start of each printout, there is an • For ADR version of the DTCO 4.0: empty space of approx. 5 cm. 24h day The ignition is switched on. 25.10.2018 •...
Page 112: Cancelling Print
• Do not reach into the printer com- partment after having removed the IMPORTANT printer drawer. Use only original VDO printer paper bearing the following marks: • Tachograph type (DTCO 4.0) with approval mark • Approval mark Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 113: Clear Paper Jam
Clear paper jam Print ■ Clear paper jam IMPORTANT IMPORTANT In case of paper jam: Damage by objects Make sure that the paper roll in the printer drawer does not get jammed 1. Open the printer drawer. To prevent the printer getting damaged: and the start of the paper roll (2) is vis- 2.
Page 114: Retaining Printouts
Take care that the printouts will not be damaged by strong light, sunlight, mois- ture, or heat (making them illegible). The holder of the vehicle / the company must retain the legal printouts for at least 1 year. Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 115: Events / Faults From The Driver Card
Printouts (examples) Print Particularities in relation to daily ► Events / faults from the driver printout of driver card card © Continental Automotive GmbH...
Page 116: Daily Printout Of The Vehicle
Print Printouts (examples) ► Daily printout of the vehicle Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 117: Events / Faults From The Vehicle
Printouts (examples) Print ► Events / faults from the vehicle Particularities in relation to daily printout of driver card © Continental Automotive GmbH...
Page 118: Speeding Events
Print Printouts (examples) ► Speeding events ► Technical data Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 120: Status D1/D2 Diagram (Option)
Print Printouts (examples) ► Status D1/D2 diagram (option) ► Speed profiles (option) ► Rotation frequency profiles (option) Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 121: Explanation To The Printouts
Explanation to the printouts Print ► Inserted tachograph cards ► Printout in local time ■ Explanation to the printouts Fig. 126: Notes to the printout Each printout consists of data blocks designated by block identifiers (1). A data block contains one or several data records that are identified by means of a data record identifier (2).
Page 122 = v-diagram • When printing out a second genera- cards, the name of the control Optional printouts: tion driver card in the DTCO 4.0 of a body, the company or the work- day on which the cards were inser- D...
Page 123 • Odometer reading when Start of the list of all driver  = Download from the driver card inserted activities in the DTCO 4.0: card [8c] Activities of the driver card:  = Download from the • Calendar day of the printout DTCO 4.0...
Page 124 2 vehicle • Total activities from card OUT of [10i] The specific condition drawer 1 scope was activated at the start of the day. Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 125 • Last name, first name, card [13a] List of all recorded or continuing to type of fault and date identification of the driver events of the DTCO 4.0 [12c] Data record of the event or fault © Continental Automotive GmbH...
Page 126 è Number of similar events • Serial number placement device; first calibra- [} 130] tion data in the current vehicle • Type approval number • Duration of the event or mal- = regular verification function Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 127 • = set constant in the shop over-speeding is recorded. DTCO 4.0 for speed adjust- [19] The most recently recorded [21c] Entries in cases of over-speed- ment event and the current fault: ing (in chronological order after •...
Page 128 DTCO 4.0 range [29] Recording of the activities: • First name of driver • Area: 0 <=v< 1 = vehicle is stationary • Legend of the symbols • Card identification Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 129: Data Set For Events Or Faults
UTC +01h00 = Difference For each detected event or fault, the ies of the last seven calen- between UTC time and local DTCO 4.0 registers and stores the data dar days is created time. based on predetermined rules. [30]...
Page 130 Internal fault 0 / 6 On this day, an event of this x One of the five longest events Printer malfunction 0 / 6 type has occurred. in the last 365 days. Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 131: Coding For More Detailed Description
Data set for events or faults Print Security Breach Codes relating to Pur- Meaning Code Meaning the DTCO 4.0 pose Failed authentication Two events of this type ap- Code Meaning Integrity error, the authenticity peared on this day, but only...
Page 132: Maintenance And Inspection Obligation
Maintenance and inspection obligation Cleaning Compulsory inspection © Continental Automotive GmbH...
Page 133: Cleaning
► Cleaning the DTCO 4.0 ised specialist workshop to check the correct working order of the DTCO 4.0 ● Clean the DTCO 4.0 with a lightly at least every two years. moistened cloth or a microfibre clean- ing cloth.
Page 134 The DTCO 4.0 is no longer usable and must be dis- carded. IMPORTANT Faulty entry in the KITAS 4.0 2185 • A power cut can result in a faulty entry in the KITAS 4.0 2185. Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 135: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Data backup by the workshop Overvoltage/undervoltage Error card communication © Continental Automotive GmbH...
Page 136: Data Backup By The Workshop
(a): sible. The authorised workshops can download the data from the DTCO 4.0 and hand it  Case 2: (2) Undervoltage 12:40  45km/h over to the company.
Page 137: Error Card Communication
• In case of a defect in the DTCO 4.0 last activities saved for this card is star- is inserted again. you are obliged to record any activit- ted.
Page 138: Printer Drawer Defect
The printout of the activities last saved for the driver card is performed automat- ically. è Recording activities manually [} 54] Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 140 Printing width: 24 characters/row Speed: approx. 15 – 30mm/sec. Printout of diagrams Protection type IP 54 DTCO 4.0 ADR Ex version Ex zone Zone 2 Temperature class Operational: -20 to +65 °C Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 141 1381.90030300 Original replacement paper rolls are available from your competent Sales & Service Centre. IMPORTANT Use only original VDO printer paper bearing the following marks: • Tachograph type (DTCO 4.0) with approval mark • Approval mark © Continental Automotive GmbH...
Page 142: Appendix
Appendix Declaration of conformity Certification of activities (extract) Optional accessories VDO online shop © Continental Automotive GmbH...
Page 143 Declaration of conformity Appendix Appendix ■ Declaration of conformity Fig. 131: EC Declaration of Conformity – 1 © Continental Automotive GmbH...
Page 144 Appendix Declaration of conformity Fig. 132: EC Declaration of Conformity - 2 Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 145: Dlkpro Download Key
DTCO 4.0. Order number: A2C59515252 with en- abling the card reader. ® The DTCO SmartLink serves as a wire- less connection from the DTCO 4.0 to a ► DLKPro TIS-Compact Bluetooth-enabled device (e.g. smart- phone). ® Order number DTCO...
Page 146: Dld® Short Range Ii And Dld® Wide Range Ii ................................ 146
(6 cards/ 6 wipes) Order Numbers: • DLD Short Range II – A2C59516619 • DLD Wide Range II – A2C59516626 ► Cleaning cards and cleaning wipes Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 148: Release Overview
For the release status of the tacho- graph in installed state, please see the printout Technical data è Technical data [} 118] IMPORTANT This instruction manual is not suitable for older versions of the DTCO. Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 149: Index
Card drawer.............. 21, 22 Certification of activities............ 145 Change Personal ITS data settings.......... 88 Activating Change: Personal VDO data settings ........ 89 Remote control .............. 89 Changing activities .............. 22 Activities Cleaning ................ 133 adding - when card inserted .......... 49 cleaning cards (accessories) ..........
Page 150 Data .................. 30 Dimming (display).............. 22 First insertion .............. 50, 62 Display................ 21, 22 Functions ................ 48 remove................ 55 Driving and rest periods ............ 40 Driving time warning ............. 104 Driving time warnings Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 151 Release overview Change overview Message ................ 97 Entry ................. 90 DTCO 1381 Release 4.0 ............ 10 Message ................ 98 DTCO® SmartLink ............... 145 Front interface ............ 10, 21, 22 EC 2006/22 ................ 16 Ignition off EC 561/2006 ................ 16 Display ................ 41 Enter vehicle registration number...........
Page 152 Status D1/ D2 (option) ............ 86 Production status .............. 97 Technical data .............. 85 Mixed operation .............. 10 v-diagram................ 86 Print data Starting print .............. 111 Print: Daily value .............. 83 navigate Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 153 Register company .............. 67 Release overview .............. 148 UTC time ................ 31 Remote control ............... 23 Remote-controlled download.......... 46 Removing company card............ 70 VDO Counter Description................ 74 Description of the display.......... 75 Service partner ............... 11 Display ................ 41 Setting activities Display daily values ............
Page 154 Change overview Release overview Interruption.............. 137 Warning - Driving time ............ 104 Operating instructions DTCO 4.0 - Edition 11.2018 - A2C19916900...
Page 156 Continental Automotive GmbH P.O. Box 1640 78006 Villingen-Schwenningen Germany www.fleet.vdo.com A2C19916900 41232776 OPM 000 AA BA00.1381.40 100 102 Language: English...

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