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LV9000
Electronic Logging Device (ELD)
User Manual
PowerFleet for Logistics
6204 Benjamin Road, Suite 211
Tampa, FL 33634 USA
www.powerfleet.com
888.855.0913
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085-00001121 rev 01
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  • Page 1 888.855.0913 ©2021 PowerFleet, Inc. All rights reserved. This document contains confidential and/or proprietary information and may be reproduced for internal training purposes only. This document may not be reproduced in part, or shown, or in any way disclosed to any third party, without the express written consent of PowerFleet, Inc.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Product Disclaimer ............................4 System Components............................5 LV9000 Overview ............................... 6 Log into the LV9000 ............................7 Authenticating your ID ........................... 7 Select Record of Duty Status (RODS) ......................7 Add additional trip details (optional and configurable by fleet) ..............8 Certify and Edit Logs from Previous Days ......................
  • Page 3 LV9000 Settings and Current Status ........................ 21 Display settings ............................21 Volume control ............................21 External Device Control ..........................21 View Current Device Status ......................... 22 Sensors ................................22 Jobs ................................. 22 Malfunctions and Diagnostics .......................... 23 Malfunction definitions ..........................23 Diagnostic definitions ..........................

  • Page 4: System Overview

    (RODS), as required under FMCSA mandate in the US. Problems Solved The LV9000 serves as a tool to maximize fleet operational efficiencies by linking the driver and truck with back-office transportation and fleet management systems, a tool to keep drivers knowledgeable about their current or short-term future safe driver status, as well as an Electronic Logging Device (ELD) that meets FMCSA ELD Mandate requirements.

  • Page 5: System Components

    System Components The LV9000 system is shipped with everything needed to install the system. Component Description Quantity LV9000 Mobile data terminal SD card 16GB SD card shipped in the LV9000 SIM card Cellular network association card shipped in the LV9000...

  • Page 6: Lv9000 Overview

    LV9000 Overview Current ELD status of active driver Navigation Duty status indicator icon, driver identifier and salutation. If co-driver is logged into unit, their Sensors: Shows vehicle trip performance info name will show on same line in gray. Driving Sleeper berth...

  • Page 7: Log Into The Lv9000

    Log into the LV9000 Authenticating your ID 1. If the LV9000 screen is off, press the PWR button to turn it on. 2. Once powered, the device displays a login screen. When this screen is displayed, you can be sure that no one else is logged in.

  • Page 8: Add Additional Trip Details (Optional And Configurable By Fleet)

    Date of log on display RODS category Category at each Scrolls to previous time interval or next logs Time of day RODS total HH:MM for the log displayed 085-00001121 rev 01 support@powerfleet.com Page 8 of 24...
  • Page 9 Touch Not ready again to proceed. Once the delay expires, the LV9000 will prompt you again to certify the logs. 3. If the log requires changes, touch Edit and you will be presented with a list of records for the log in question.

  • Page 10: Log Out The Lv9000

    Add Info to add information for the edits being made. Touch the item you want to add (Comment, Shipping Doc, Trailer Nos.) Log out the LV9000 1. Touch on the screen 2. On the Hours page, touch Drivers from the bottom menu 3.

  • Page 11: User Interactions

    Confirm Previous Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) Each driver is required to confirm review of the previous driver’s vehicle inspection report prior to using a vehicle. After logging into the LV9000, you will either be immediately prompted to confirm the DVIR, or you will need to: 1.

  • Page 12: Change The Record Of Duty Status (Rods)

    7. Once completed, the new activity will show at the top of your status choice list in the hours tab. Note: It is never required to choose ‘driving’ status. The LV9000 is synchronized with the GPS and will automatically place the vehicle in drive status as soon as the vehicle reaches 5 MPH.

  • Page 13: Special Driving Conditions

    If the vehicle is driven above the ELD mandated drive initiation speed of 5 MPH without a valid driver logged in, the driving detail is associated with the ‘Unassigned’ driver. 085-00001121 rev 01 support@powerfleet.com Page 13 of 24...

  • Page 14: Team Driving

    If your company runs teams, then your LV9000s will be set up to accept a co-driver. When a team logs into the LV9000, the driver who will be driving first, or the ‘Active’ driver, will log in first, followed by the co-driver.

  • Page 15: Start A Trip

    3. Follow the same steps as the active driver Start a trip The LV9000 can be configured as a stand alone ELD or be integrated with a Transportation Management System (TMS). If integrated with a TMS, then your trailer and shipping document numbers will be presented to you for confirmation as a part of your normal workflow and automatically affiliated with your ELD record.

  • Page 16: Review Eld Logs

    Review ELD logs There may be times when you discover you want to review historical logs based on your hours remaining on the LV9000. To review past logs (within 8 days of the current date): 1. Touch on the screen 2.

  • Page 17: Edit Eld Logs

    Edit ELD logs There may be times when you discover you need to edit historical logs on the LV9000. To review past logs (within 8 days of the current date): 1. Touch on the screen 2. Touch on the top tabs. This will display the todays log up to the point you entered the screen.

  • Page 18: Review Suggested Eld Log Edits

    1. Touch on the screen 2. Touch on the top tabs. 3. Touch Info on the bottom menu Touch Deferred on the top tabs 5. Touch Un-defer proposed edits to review the suggestions 085-00001121 rev 01 support@powerfleet.com Page 18 of 24...

  • Page 19: Roadside Inspection Compliance

    (preferred) is acceptable, or if they require the detailed report. d. On Screen – Lets the officer view the logs on the LV9000 using the same navigation tools the driver would (left/right/up/down arrows, touching for more detail, etc.). It also includes a shortcut button for viewing unidentified driver logs by touching Unidentif.

  • Page 20: Split Sleeper Use

    Motion lock screen As soon as the vehicle begins moving, the LV9000 screen will show the Motion Lock screen. This screen shows the active driver with their time in current duty status in green in the upper left corner. The drivers available hours are also shown on the Motion Lock screen.

  • Page 21: Associate Shipment And/Or Trailer Numbers

    5. Enter the number(s) desired and touch Save. LV9000 Settings and Current Status The LV9000 has several configurable settings for driver preferences. It also allows the driver and co-driver to check device status. All of this is accessed through the Tools menu.

  • Page 22: View Current Device Status

    Message counts Sensors The LV9000 has any sensors it can interact with for additional monitoring of the vehicle. Touch the sensors button on the main menu to see the sensors connected and information regarding their configuration. Sensors tab – Contains details on connected sensors CANbus tab –...

  • Page 23: Malfunctions And Diagnostics

    ELD devices are required to log and notify the user when there is a compliance malfunction or a data diagnostic function. On the LV9000 if a malfunction is present, a red triangle with an ‘M’ in the middle will display in the upper right corner of the screen. If a data diagnostic error occurs, an orange triangle with a ‘D’...

  • Page 24: Diagnostic Definitions

    Resolution Power Event The LV9000 has detected that • Check connection to the Canbus (ECU) it has been driven without • Check that the LV9000 is always creating events. powered before driving. Engine Sync The LV9000 has detected that • Check connection to the Canbus (ECU)
  • Page 25 CarrierMate​ CM9000 Electronic Logging Device (ELD) ™ ​ Hours of Service (HOS) User guide CarrierWeb LLC 1.0 - 2018352 Page 1 of 55...
  • Page 26 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page CarrierWeb System Overview……………………………………………….. Logging in to the MDT………………………………………………………… The Main Menu Screen………………………………………………………. The ELD Button and Reviewing ELD functions……………………………. Inspect and data transfer ……………………………………………………. The ELD Info button ………………………………………………………… Editing your log ………………………………………………………………. Using the grid to edit your log……………………………………………….. Accepting manager proposed edits ………………………………………...

  • Page 27: Carrierweb System Overview

    CarrierWeb ELD System Overview The CarrierWeb® CarrierMate™ ELD system consists of a Mobile Data Terminal (MDT) in the vehicle that communicates via cellular communication to an internet based fleet management system. The MDT serves both as a tool to maximize fleet operational efficiencies by linking the driver and truck with back office transportation and fleet management systems as well as an Electronic Logging Device (ELD) that meets Federal ELD Mandate requirements.
  • Page 28 To log in, touch ‘Press Here’ next to Login ID (above) and enter the user-name provided to you by your fleet manager. Press ‘OK’ to complete login ID entry. Next touch ‘Press Here’ next to the ‘Password’ and enter the password provided by your fleet manager.
  • Page 29 Once the login and password fields are filled in, press the ‘Login’ button at the bottom of the screen. You will now be presented with the CarrierWeb Hours check screen. This is an opportunity for you to review your remaining hours information stored on CarrierWeb.com and to confirm that you have hours available to begin your shift.
  • Page 30 Note that if you do not receive your available hours information, it may mean that your unit cannot communicate with the CarrierWeb website. View the communications signal strength indicator at the top of the login screen, if it is red, that means your unit is not in communication (See image below). Move the vehicle to see if you can to get better reception.
  • Page 31 Once all of your ELD history is downloaded, you will be able to press ‘continue’ to continue the login process. You’ll now be prompted to choose your new Hours of Service category from the choice list below. These are the FMCSA approved categories and are not editable. Note that special driving conditions Yard Moves and Personal Conveyance can only be entered into from approved categories - Yard Moves will only be available when you are in the On Duty category.
  • Page 32 When you make your choice, the MDT will display a screen that allows you to review the Hours of Service category you are entering, and to confirm that your location is correct. Press ‘ok’ to proceed. If this is not the category you want, then you can hit the ‘Back’ button and enter a different choice.
  • Page 33 If you have uncertified logs from previous days, they will now be displayed to you for your review. You must certify each day that is presented. You will see the hours of service grid at the top of the page. You can use the up and down arrows at the right to view each activity throughout the day.
  • Page 34 If you are not ready to certify a log, choose the ‘Not ready’ button. A timer screen will display allowing you to enter a delay time in minutes and hours. Once the delay time has been reached, the log will be presented on screen again for certification when in an On Duty Not Driving status. You can override this delay if you are ready to certify your log by using the ‘un-defer’...

  • Page 35: The Main Menu Screen

    The Main Menu Screen Once you have fully completed the login process, you will be at the main menu. From here, you can send and receive messages, access navigation, view canbus and ECM/Trip information, MDT tools, Integrated jobs dispatch information and Hours of service. The ELD Button and Reviewing HOS functions The ELD button is where you will update your duty status, review your hours of service information, make any required edits and transfer required Hours of...
  • Page 36 Hours Tab The default tab highlighted when pressing the ELD button is ‘Hours’. This tab displays your hours of service duty status changes. It will include status detail descriptions that are specific to your company, such as ‘washing’ or ‘waiting’. The ELD category is automatically associated with these statuses and is seen under the ‘ELD’...
  • Page 37 A confirmation screen will pop up that confirms the category you are entering and it confirms the GPS determined location where the activity began. If your MDT cannot determine its position via GPS at the time of your duty status change, you will be prompted to enter your location manually.
  • Page 38 After confirming the ELD category and location, you will next be prompted to choose an additional activity detail description within the Hours of Service category, if your company captures this detail. Once chosen, the activity will show at the top of your status choice list in the hours tab. CarrierWeb LLC 1.0 - 2018352 Page 14 of 55...
  • Page 39 Automated Drive Note that it is never required to choose a driving status. The MDT is synchronized with the and will automatically place the vehicle in drive status as soon as the vehicle reaches 5 MPH. Drivers button Press the Drivers button from the bottom of the Hours tab to view current drivers on the MDT. If your company runs teams, you will see both the active and the inactive driver that are currently logged in to the unit (see more on team drivers in ​...
  • Page 40 Start a trip The CarrierMate™ MDT can be configured to stand alone as an ELD device or be integrated with a Transportation Management System. If integrated with a TMS, then your trailer and shipping document numbers will be presented to you for confirmation as a part of your normal workflow and automatically affiliated with your ELD record.
  • Page 41 The Remaining Tab The Remaining tab shows your remaining hours available to you, as well as additional hours of service details. When you touch the remaining hours tab, you will see: Driver ID Drive and On Duty remaining hours and time to next required 30 minute break The date/time of your current work shift The miles distance travelled today Pressing the Details button in the screen above shows additional hours of service information...
  • Page 42 Total on duty hours in the last 7 / 8 days Total driving and total on duty time today Choosing the planning tab from above shows how many hours will be available tomorrow and in two days. The ELD Tab The ELD Tab shows Hours of Service information required by the ELD mandate.
  • Page 43 Pressing the down arrow on the scroll bar will show each duty status category change for daily activities. Touching an activity will show additional information associated with each record. CarrierWeb LLC 1.0 - 2018352 Page 19 of 55...

  • Page 44: Inspect And Data Transfer

    At the bottom of the ELD tab screen are 4 buttons, they are: Inspect - You’ll press this button when transferring or displaying your logs to an inspector. Info - this buttons provides additional information and ELD functionality Edit - You will use this button should you need to edit your logs. Back - the back button sends you back to the main menu.
  • Page 45 You will use the method of transfer designated by the inspector. Note that you’ll only use the print option if your company is using that method to view logs outside the cab. FMCSA secure webservice To transfer log data via secure webservice, touch the option ‘FMCSA secure webservice’. You will now be presented with the screen below requesting the ‘output file comment’.
  • Page 46 (plug the USB data cable into the right side of the MDT and plug the power cable into the auxiliary power receptacle). You will have the option of printing the ‘mini’ log that is an hours of service summary for your current and previous 7 days of hours of service history.
  • Page 47 Use the green left and right arrows to select the day to be reviewed, choose the down and up scroll arrows on the right side of the MDT to view category status changes. See HOS Category change for the day when scrolling down within a day. CarrierWeb LLC 1.0 - 2018352 Page 23 of 55...
  • Page 48 To see required header information, touch ‘Click here to show full header’ Now required header information for the day chosen is displayed. Use the scroll arrows to view all data. Within the inspection screen, there is the option to review unidentified driver logs for each day as well by pressing the ‘Unidentif’...
  • Page 49 In addition to primary and backup methods of logs transmission and review at the roadside, CarrierMate™ also provides the option for insecure email and fax transmission of a human readable log for the inspector’s convenience. To send an email, choose that option from the inspection screen, click ‘press here’ below... CarrierWeb LLC 1.0 - 2018352 Page 25 of 55...

  • Page 50: The Eld Info Button

    enter the email address the inspector gives you, and click ‘send’ You’ll be notified that the email was sent successfully. Click OK to return to the ELD tab. The ELD Info button CarrierWeb LLC 1.0 - 2018352 Page 26 of 55...
  • Page 51 Choosing the Info button from the ELD tab displays the following additional tabs: Driver Assoc Deferred Unidentif ELD - Displays active malfunctions and data diagnostic faults. See the Malfunctions and Data Diagnostics faults section for more information on understanding these fault indicators. The Driver tab shows the information about the driver including current duty status, available special categories, and any data diagnostic errors current for this driver.
  • Page 52 The deferred tab allows you to ‘un-defer’ any proposed edits or certifications that you have delayed. Choosing either of these button will cause deferred proposed edits and certifications to display on the screen immediately. Learn more about Proposed edits in the Editing Your Log section. The unidentifi button displays unidentified driving events that are stored on this MDT.

  • Page 53: Editing Your Log

    Editing your log The edit button in the ELD tab allows you to edit your non-driving duty statuses. Move to the day that you need to make changes on and click the edit button from within the ELD tab. You’ll then see ‘ELD Driver Edit’ in blue letters at the top of the screen. Change a duty status There are two ways to make edits to your recorded data.
  • Page 54 The detail that is associated with the record will now be displayed. The data in black is for reference and cannot be changed. The items in blue are driver editable data. I click on the Code: Status Change: On-Duty not driving to call up the change screen. After clicking the status change line, I am presented with the four ELD categories that I can choose.
  • Page 55 The red color of the status change indicates that you have changed the original status. From here you can edit additional fields, apply the change, cancel out of the change or add additional info. Add additional info After applying the change, the record will appear red beneath your grid. CarrierWeb LLC 1.0 - 2018352 Page 31 of 55...
  • Page 56 Scrolling up to the grid, you will see the original status in a faint light blue line, and the new status that will be saved as the dark blue line. The change is not recorded until you press the save button to complete the edit.
  • Page 57 After saving your comment, you will immediately be prompted to certify your edited log that shows your change. You’ll also see that the system retains your original duty status information as required by the FMCSA. Once ready, accept and agree to the certification statement. As we saw earlier in this manual, you can also defer certification until you are ready.

  • Page 58: Using The Grid To Edit Your Log

    Using the grid to edit your log The second way to edit your log is to use the grid controls. In this example, let’s say I had actually come on duty at 8:05 AM on the 11th. To add that time in using the grid, I once again click on the Edit button for the day I want to edit..
  • Page 59 When I touch the grid in my target area, I see a dark red line that appears on the on duty line from 0800 to 0900. This red line is that status that I will apply when I hit the ‘apply’ button. See that the line is a light pink at the top of the edit window, showing what my current status is.
  • Page 60 I can then use the small triangle above the from time minute to change the from time to 08:05. I click the ‘Apply’ button, and once again see the light blue line indicating my original status, and the dark blue line indicating the change that I have applied. I click ‘Save’ to make the change to my Hours of Service record.
  • Page 61 I enter my edit reason and choose ‘Save’. I accept my certification And agree to the required certification statement CarrierWeb LLC 1.0 - 2018352 Page 37 of 55...

  • Page 62: Accepting Manager Proposed Edits

    Accepting manager proposed edits There is also one more way that edits can be made to your log. However, this time, the edit has come from a manager, likely at your request. When a manager makes an edit to your log on the website, you will receive the message that an edit has been made for you.

  • Page 63: Other Hours Of Service Information

    Either choice will require you to enter a reason. We will save this change, enter the edit reason and choose save. Once again, we will immediately be prompted to certify the new record. Other hours of service information: Remaining hours warnings Management can enable hours of service alerts that will display on your MDT when you are approaching out of hours situations.

  • Page 64: Logging Out Of The Mdt

    Motion Lock Screen As soon as the wheels begin turning on your vehicle, the MDT screen will show the Motion Lock screen. This screen shows the active driver in the upper left hand corner of the screen along with their time in current duty status in green. The drivers available hours are also shown on the Motion Lock screen.
  • Page 65 Then choose ‘Logout’ Next, review any existing malfunctions, and other driver related information and choose Yes teo continue to logout. If you do not wish to logout, choose ‘Cancel’. Next, choose the ELD status you want to remain in once you leave the vehicle. If going off duty - then choose that status from the list.
  • Page 66 You’ll then be asked to confirm that you are logging out and to remain in the status you have chosen. Confirm the location and clicking ‘OK’ When you are returned to the green login, you know that you have successfully exited the vehicle. CarrierWeb LLC 1.0 - 2018352 Page 42 of 55...

  • Page 67: Special Driving Conditions

    Special Driving Conditions If required for your operation, management can assign the special driving condition categories yard moves and/ or personal conveyance to your driver ID. You will see the special driving categories allowed under your id at login. You’ll also see allowed special category status under the driver tab in ELD info.
  • Page 68 The driver then chooses the special driving category ‘Yard Move’. He is prompted for a reason, and presses ‘OK’ to enter the status. Once in Yard Moves, the driver will remain in that status until he either keys the ignition off and back on, changes duty status or he ends the status.

  • Page 69: Assuming 'Unidentified Records

    Assuming ‘unidentified Records’ If the vehicle is driven without a valid driver logged in, the driving detail is associated with the ‘Unnassigned’ driver. If driving in a vehicle when not logged in, the driver will see a visual warning on screen as well as an audible alert, letting them know that a driver is not logged in to the system.
  • Page 70 All new unidentified driving records will be presented to the driver on this screen. If there are multiple instances, each event will be listed. Each driver who logs in to the MDT will be asked if they want to accept the record(s). A driver will only be asked once for a specific event. After they have rejected it, they will not be asked if they want to accept it again.
  • Page 71 After clicking ‘Accept’ he sees the driving event as an edit to his record, and he chooses ‘accept’. If there are no additional unassigned records, or if driver has rejected any other records associated with the MDT, then he will press done. The driver may be prompted to certify his ELD record if assuming a status for a previous day.

  • Page 72: Team Driver Operations

    Team Driver Operations If your company runs teams, then your MDT’s will be set up to accept a co driver. When a team logs in to the MDT, the driver who will be driving first, or the ‘Active’ driver, will log in to the mdt, followed by the co-driver.
  • Page 73 He confirms his chosen status and location be clicking ‘ok’ The active driver then certifies any outstanding logs After the first/active driver certifies all outstanding logs, the system now asks if there is a codriver. CarrierWeb LLC 1.0 - 2018352 Page 49 of 55...
  • Page 74 He presses ‘Yes’ to confirm there is, and now the co-driver enters his information just as the active driver has. The second driver confirms he has hours available, and chooses the ‘login’ button. After the codriver successfully receives his log history to the MDT, he then is prompted to choose his duty status CarrierWeb LLC 1.0 - 2018352...
  • Page 75 The active driver is then prompted to enter his on duty status - and the team completes their login. The main menu now displays the active driver on the upper left hand side of the screen, his user name in white. The co-driver is on the upper right hand side of the screen in gray. Pressing the green hours button now shows CoHRS and CoELD tabs.
  • Page 76 The remaining tab now shows remaining hours for both team drivers. Choosing details tab produces the same functionality as reviewed earlier in this manual. To switch drivers, choose the Drivers button from the Hours or CoHRS tab. Choose ‘switch’ to swap drivers CarrierWeb LLC 1.0 - 2018352 Page 52 of 55...

  • Page 77: Eld Malfunctions And Data Diagnostics Errors

    Once switched, the new active driver will be prompted for his status, and the new codriver will be prompted for his status doing so as we’ve previously seen in this manual. Choosing ‘Logout’ from the Drivers screen when there is a team will log both drivers out of the unit. ELD Malfunctions and Data Diagnostics errors ELD devices are required to log, and notify the user when there is an MDT compliance malfunction or a Data Diagnostic function indicating a driver data issue.
  • Page 78 MDT Malfunctions Reason Code Malfunction Solution Check the connection to the Canbus (ECU), and check The events in a 24 hour period. MDT that the MDT is always Power Malfunction has detected that it has been driven for powered before driving. 30 minutes without creating driving Contact your carrier and records.
  • Page 79 Data Diagnostics Code Data Diagnostic Reason Solution Check the connection to the Canbus (ECU), The MDT has and check that the detected that it has MDT is always been driven without powered before Power Event creating events. driving. Check the connection The MDT has to the Canbus (ECU), detected that it is not...

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