Introduction 1. Introduction 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.
Technical data DEVICE STORAGE: internal memory of 8 GB minimum; · stores up to 160 000 readings (8 GB version) from driver cards; · stores up to 40 000 readings (8 GB version) from digital tachograph; · OTHER: supported by all current tachographs and driver/workshop cards; ·...
Operating elements 2. (Item 1 - Fig. above) Progress bar - indicates the progress of the data download or reading error (see: "Error codes "). 3. (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.
Required elements for PC installation: 1. The device TachoReader Combo Plus ; 2. The cable MINI-USB. Installation procedure: 1. Connect the device TachoReader Combo Plus to USB port via Mini USB cable and wait till Windows has performed the installation automatically. ®...
Operating modes 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...
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Configuration 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. .NET Framework Fig.
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Configuration 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: [...] - set the time period for the download as required;...
"Configuration "). 2. Connect to the tachograph using a Tacho-Combo cable. TachoReader Combo Plus 1. Setting the range of days to download: below the progress bar there are numbers indicating the range of days to download (e.g., · - the last seven days, 60 - the last sixty days, etc.);...
Download from tachograph 7. Download from tachograph Operations after connecting to a computer: 1. Open the TR Combo Plus configuration window, and then, to configure button: select the type and scope of activities to be downloaded from the tachograph (see: "Configuration "...
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Download from tachograph The default configuration : download "Overview", "Events and faults", "Technical data", Activities -> Everything and "Detailed speed" only from the tachograph; – downloads data from tachograph / driver card, depending on the configuration (see: "Configuration "); The default configuration : download "Overview", "Events and faults", "Technical data", Activities ->...
Requirements: 1. Continental VDO tachograph version 1.3 or higher 2. The device for downloading data from the tachograph: TachoReader Combo Plus , with serial number that ends with the letter "A" , "B" i "AT" . The serial number can be found on the label placed on the bottom of the device.
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( Fig. bellow ). The special data is always downloaded in full, regardless of the selected period of time. Fig. Configuration window: TachoReader Combo Plus. Downloading data begins after pressing one of the buttons: –...
Download from tachograph Do not delete files from the LOG directory in the device memory. 8. Download from driver card/workshop card Downloading driver card and workshop card data directly from the TR Combo Plus slot can be accomplished in several ways, depending on the type of power supply of the unit: 1.
Download from driver card/workshop card Fig. TachoReader Combo Plus - inserting a driver card. If during data retrieval red LED located in the center of the label lights up for about 4 seconds, and in this time the device sounds three short beeps, then it goes off for about 2 seconds (repeatedly), this means an error occurred - refer to the "Error codes...
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Option I Option III 3. Connect TachoReader Combo Plus device to the tachograph using a Tacho RC cable . 4. Depending on the selected option: Option I - press the button you configured ( ·...
Download from driver card inserted in the tachograph - repeatedly press the: , button until the EDs on the fields 28 and 60 of Option III · the progress bar light up (Fig. bellow); Fig. Data download progress bar. Click: to start downloading data.
Transferring data files into PC the PC. The download file data will be presented in the "Daily view" (see: " Help for TachoScan "). Source files (original downloaded files) will be copied (moved) to the appropriate directory configured in the program settings It is also possible to move the files from TR Combo Plus into the PC (backup) without involving the program TachoScan.
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Error codes The whole line of the progress bar lights up smoothly four times just 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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Error codes Cause False file structure of the driver card. Solution Repead reading of the card. Cause Read error of the driver card. Solution Repead reading of the card. Cause Differing card structure. Solution Repead reading of the card.
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Error codes Cause Invalid file signature. Solution Repead reading of the 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. Repead reading of the card. Cause Read error.
Error codes Cause File system error. Solution Check the memory card of the device for file system error (scandisk) - ultimately, format the memory card. 11.2. Download from tachograph Possible errors when downloading from a digital tachograph: Cause No data transmission. Solution Check if the plug of the Tacho-USB cable is pressed all the way into the socket of the tachograph.
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Error codes Cause No storage space on the microSD card. Solution Transfer all files from TachoReader Combo Plus onto another data medium. Necessary memory space: at least 10 MB. Cause There is a problem with the file system on the card.
Error codes Cause No response from the tachograph. Solution Repeat reading from tachograph. Cause Incorrect data in the configuration file or other unrecognized error. Cause 1. Connect the TR Combo Plus to the computer. 2. Open the configuration window. 3. Click on (see "Configuration "...
13. 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.
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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.
Additional information 14. Additional information 14.1. The company INELO Polska sp. o.o. ul. Karpacka 24/U2b 00 Bie o - Bi ł POLAND o@ine 33 4 96 58 71 33 4 96 58 71 (111)
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