Table of Contents 1. Introduction ........................5 2. TachoReader Combo Plus ........................5 2.1. Technical Data ................................6 2.2. Operating elements ................................7 2.3. Operating modes ................................8 2.4. Installation ................................10 2.5. Configuration ................................11 2.5.1. Confi gura ti on di rectl y i n the devi ce ..........................................
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5.4. Transferring data files into PC ................................53 6. Additional information ........................53 6.1. The company ................................53 6.2. Support ................................53...
Contact to the developer of TachoScan Contact to support and service F A Q 2. TachoReader Combo Plus TachoReader Combo Plus device allows to download data directly from a tachograph or a driver’s and worshop card, without having to connect other devices. What is more, the device makes it possible to store data in its internal memory until the data is transferred to a different data carrier (e.g.
TachoReader Combo Plus Tacho RC cable TachoReader Combo Cable (hereinafter referred to as the ) - for reading data from the tachograph - the device uses the tachograph power supply. 2.1. Technical Data POWER SUPPLY: Tacho RC cable from the tachograph via ·...
TachoReader Combo Plus DEVICE STORAGE: internal memory of 2 GB minimum; · stores up to 40 000 readings (2GB version) from driver cards; · stores up to 10 000 readings (2GB version) from digital tachograph; · OTHER: supported by all current tachographs and driver/workshop cards;...
TachoReader Combo Plus error (see: "Error codes "). (Item 2 - Fig. above) Main indicator - indicates the reading/writing and events e.g. reading error, starting data download from a driver/workshop card or tachograph, etc. Description of buttons: – downloads data from tachograph / driver card, depending on the configuration (see: "Configuration");...
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TachoReader Combo Plus Connection type: 1. Standalone operation. Power supply: batteries (rechargeable batteries). The driver card inserted in the reader slot After the driver card is placed in the slot of the reader, the process of data download from the driver card starts automatically.
TachoReader Combo Plus The driver card inserted in the tachograph slot Driver card download via tachograph Depending on the option: Option checked — downloads data from driver card and tachograph simultaneously; Option unchecked — downloads data of the tachograph only;...
TachoReader Combo Plus Required elements for PC installation: TachoReader Combo Plus The device The cable MINI-USB. Installation procedure: TachoReader Combo Plus Connect the device to USB port via Mini USB cable and wait till Windows ® has performed the installation automatically.
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TachoReader Combo Plus When you first start configuration, Windows® may prompt for installing . We recommend .NET Framework that you accept - otherwise you will not be able to start the configurator. will be automatically downloaded and installed by the operating system.
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TachoReader Combo Plus 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 fre uency of · one second; The tachograph stores the detailed speed data of the last 24 hours of driving in the memory.
TachoReader Combo Plus To confirm the configuration changes, click 2.5.1. Configuration directly in the device To perform configuration directly in the device: 1. Connect the device to a computer - select: option in the "device Select day range using this button configuration"...
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TachoReader Combo Plus uncheck If you do not want to download data from the driver card via the tachograph Driver card download via tachograph option: Operations on the vehicle: We recommend that you read the operating instructions of the tachograph.
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TachoReader Combo Plus – downloads data from tachograph / driver card, depending on the configuration (see: "Configuration"); The default configuration : download "Overview", "Events and faults", Activities -> Last: 28 days "Technical Data", and "Detailed speed" only from the tachograph; Select day range using this button If, in the configuration window: ...
TachoReader Combo Plus Do not delete files from the LOG directory in the device memory. 2.7. Download from driver card/workshop card TR Combo Plus Downloading driver card data directly from the slot can be accomplished in several ways, depending on the type of power supply of the unit: When battery-powered (stand-alone operation) - insert the battery/rechargeable batteries to the device socket.
TachoReader Combo Plus Fig. TachoReader Combo Plus - inserting a driver card. No special speed data collected from VDO tachographs (a detailed description: "Download special speed data"). End of data download will be signaled by the device by repeated beeps and flashing EDs on the progress bar.
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Option I Option III Tacho RC cable Connect TachoReader Combo Plus device to the tachograph using a Depending on the selected option: Option I - press the button you configured (...
TachoReader Combo Plus Option II - press the button you configured ( · Option III - repeatedly press the: , button until the EDs on the fields 2 0 of · the progress bar light up (Fig. bellow); Fig. Data download progress bar.
TachoReader Combo Plus the digital signature is valid, the data is saved to the data base and the original file copied into Help for the PC. The download file data will be presented in the "Daily view" (see: " TachoScan ").
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TachoReader Combo Plus The whole line of the progress bar lights up smoothly four times ust before reading the card. Cause ow battery, you can download the data. Solution Replace batteries / rechargeable batteries or connect the device to a tachograph or computer.
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TachoReader Combo Plus Cause False file structure of the driver card. Solution Repead reading of the driver card. Cause Read error of the driver card. Solution Repead reading of the driver card. Cause Differing card structure. Solution Repead reading of the driver card.
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TachoReader Combo Plus Cause Invalid file signature. Solution Repead reading of the driver card. Cause No card inserted / the card withdrawn during download. Solution Check if the card has been pulled out when downloading data. If so repeat the download.
TachoReader Combo Plus Cause File system error. Solution Check the memory card of the device for file system error (scandisk) - ultimately, format the memory card. 2.10.2. Download from tachograph Possible errors when downloading from a digital tachograph: Cause No data transmission.
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TachoReader Combo Plus Cause No storage space on the microSD card. Solution TachoReader Combo Plus Transfer all files from onto another data medium. Necessary memory space: at least 10 MB. Cause There is a problem with the file system on the card.
TachoReader Combo Plus Cause No response from the tachograph. Solution Repeat reading from tachograph. Cause Incorrect data in the configuration file or other unrecognized error. Cause TR Combo Plus 1. Connect the to the computer. 2. Open the configuration window.
2.12. FAQ Driver card is inserted in TachoReader Combo Plus and the LEDs on the device do not light up. In this case re-insert the card into the device, press it so that the device sounds a beep and the first ED on the progress bar lights up.
If the problem persists, contact the manufacturer service After connecting the TachoReader Combo Plus to the tachograph LEDs on the device do not blink and data from tachograph are not downloaded Switch the tachograph off and on, unplug and re-connect the device to the tachograph.
TachoReader Basic Fig. TachoReader Basic. 3.1. Installation The device is not supported by Windows® 2000 and earlier operating systems. TachoReader Basic To install on a computer, simply connect it to the USB port and wait until ® Windows installs it automatically. When it detects a new device, Windows®...
TachoReader Basic Driver card download via tachograph Depending on the option: Option checked — downloads data from driver card and tachograph simultaneously; Option unchecked — downloads data of the tachograph only; No driver card Driver card download via tachograph Depending on the: option: Option checked...
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TachoReader Basic Fig. Device configuration window. This window allows you to create three separate configurations ( ), that can be selected when connected to the tachograph. 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...
TachoReader Basic 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 fre uency 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.
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TachoReader Basic 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. uncheck If you do not want to download data from the driver card via the tachograph the: Driver card download via tachograph ...
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TachoReader Basic Operations on the vehicle: We recommend that you read the operating instructions of the tachograph. 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 above step accompanied by the driver of the vehicle. Insert a company card into any tachograph slot.
TachoReader Basic an error occurred (see "Error codes " topic for more). When the download is finished, the device will play a short tune and a the ED will blink steadily green. TachoReader Basic Disconnect from the tachograph and remove the company card. The data is saved to a file (Vehicle reg.no.
TachoReader Basic Fig. Device configuration window: INELO devices. Downloading data begins after selecting the configuration: – depending on the Speed data from VDO tachograph (S-file) button for which you have selected: For an instruction on data download, refer to: "Download from tachograph...
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TachoReader Basic Option I - Downloading data from driver card only uncheck For any selected configuration of button all the options. Check Driver card download via tachograph one option only: Option II - Simultaneous downloading data from driver card and the tachograph For any selected configuration of button, choose the type and scope of activities to be downloaded from the tachograph (see:...
TachoReader Basic If, after you inserting the device into the tachograph slot, you do not switch the configuration immediately, after approximately 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 ED blinking green-red, or green only (there may be times when the ED will be off).
TachoReader Basic TachoReader Basic Recommended procedure for data transfer from to a computer: aunch TachoScan / 4Trans; Connect the device to a USB port in your computer; Download readouts > When you press the appropriate button, select " " - "...
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TachoReader Basic Description of error types: One red LED blink Cause No data transmission. Solution Insert the company card. Wait until the company card is read by the tachograph. Repeat reading from tachograph. Two red LED blinks Cause Too little data downloaded. Solution Repeat reading from tachograph.
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TachoReader Basic Three red LED blink Cause There is not enough free memory. Solution Transfer the source files to another media (such as a computer disk) Repeat reading from tachograph. Minimum available storage space in the device memory is 10 MB. Four red LED blinks Cause Invalid file system.
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TachoReader Basic Five red LED blinks Cause No driver card in the tachograph.. Solution Insert the driver card into any slot of the tachograph or in the device configuration Driver card download via tachograph window do not check the option (see: "Configuration "...
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TachoReader Basic Solution Make sure the tachograph is switched on. Repeat reading from tachograph.
TachoReader Basic 4. Tacho USB Transmission cable Plug the transmission cable ("Tacho USB") into USB port for direct data download from tachograph into the TachoScan software on the laptop. The advantage of this solution is the low cost of the device itself (when the user owns already a laptop and TachoScan).
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Tacho USB Transmission cable Fig. Hardware Update Wizard. TachoScan Insert installation CD into the drive. Search for the best driver in these locations: In the following window select the option [Browse] (pos.1 - Fig. bellow) then press (pos.2).
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Tacho USB Transmission cable Fig. The path to the device drivers. In the next window select path drivers cable: [OK] "TachoScan Extras Treiber TachoCable USB" (pos.1- Fig. bellow) and press (pos.2). [Next>] Is the path selected, press (pos. - Fig. above). Fig.
Tacho USB Transmission cable Fig. Installation completed. After completing the installation (Fig. above) the hardware update wizard pops up again (Fig. bellow); Repeat the steps from points 2 to Fig. Hardware Update Wizard once again. 4.2. Configuration Configuration depends on your version of TachoScan. Description is available in elp file of the appropriate program.
Tacho USB Transmission cable 4.3. Download from tachograph Requirements for a data download from digital tachograph USB transmission cable, · laptop with installed software TachoScan, · company card. · Download procedure Turn the vehicle key in the position II (ignition) – the control lamps on the instrument board flash (tachograph activation).
Tacho USB Transmission cable Repeat the download, if the software signals a download fault. If the repeated download is not correct, perform a reference download on an another tachograph. If the last download is O , the first tachograph might be out of order (contact tachograph service station).
TachoBlue 5. TachoBlue TachoBlue is a device that enables data transfer from the digital tachograph to the PC via TachoScan usingi Bluetooth ® technology. Fig. TachoBlue. the first breakthrough solution on the market for wireless data transmission from digital · tachographs replaces a serial cable or USB, uses SPP (Serial Port Profile) protocol ·...
TachoBlue The device is not supported by Windows ® 2000 and earlier operating systems. Installation steps Connect TachoBlue to an appropriate port in the tachograph, Windows Settings Devices Go to and then click Bluetooth other devices Add Bluetooth or other device tab, click &...
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Cable " and is described in the item: "Transferring data files into PC ". 6. Additional information 6.1. The company INELO Polska sp. z o.o. ul. Karpacka 24/U2b 43-300 Bielsko - Biała POLAND e-mail: biuro@inelo.pl tel.: +48 33 496 58 71 fax.: +48 33 496 58 71 (111)
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Additional information INELO Support e-mail: support@inelo.pl tel.: +48 33 496 58 74...