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- Page 1 GARMIN ELOG ™ Owner’s Manual...
- Page 2 © 2017 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
I forgot to change my duty status..15 Introduction........1 The odometer on my vehicle does not Device Overview........1 match the app........15 Installation..........1 Setting Up Your Garmin eLog Device Information......16 Adapter............ 3 Specifications........16 Daily Operation Guidelines..... 3 Device Care..........16 Starting a Drive.........4... -
Page 5: Introduction
The Garmin eLog device connects to the diagnostic port on your vehicle. The location of the diagnostic port varies in different vehicles. See your vehicle owner's manual for more information. - Page 6 Installing the Device in a J1939 Port 1 Turn off your vehicle. 2 Connect the device to the 9-pin diagnostic port on your vehicle. NOTE: The arrow on the lock ring must align with the channel on the vehicle diagnostic port. 3 Turn the lock ring clockwise until it locks into the diagnostic port.
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Page 7: Setting Up Your Garmin Elog Adapter
5 Turn the lock ring clockwise until it locks into the vehicle port. Setting Up Your Garmin eLog Adapter You must set up and pair your Garmin eLog adapter with the Garmin eLog app in order to be in compliance with FMCSA ELD regulations. -
Page 8: Starting A Drive
3 Start your vehicle. 4 Before you start driving, change your duty status in the Garmin eLog app. The Garmin eLog adapter syncs with the Garmin eLog app and records ELD Records of Duty Service (RODS) automatically. Starting a Drive... -
Page 9: Garmin Elog App Overview
Garmin eLog App Overview The name of the active driver. Select to change duty status. Diagnostic and malfunction indicator. Select to view detailed information about diagnostic or malfunc tion alerts (Viewing Diagnostics and Malfunctions, page 11). Select to record adverse conditions, create a Records of Duty Status (RODS) report, or log out. -
Page 10: Driving In A Team
Data Retention Notice NOTICE Uninstalling the Garmin eLog app will cause all retained ELD data to be deleted from the mobile device. It is the responsibility of the driver and/or motor carrier to ensure ELD records are retained as required by applicable regulations. -
Page 11: Changing Duty Status
Changing Duty Status For the most accurate records, you must change your duty status in the Garmin eLog app every time you change your driving status, such as when you start driving, take a break, switch drivers, or change the type of driving you are doing. -
Page 12: Viewing Hours Of Service
Reviewing Logs The Garmin eLog app keeps track of logs that may require review, including logs that have been edited or logs that exist for an unidentified driver. When a driver logs in, the app prompts them to review logs that contain an unidentified driver, if any are available. -
Page 13: Exporting And Saving A Record Of Duty Status (Rods) Report
2 If necessary, select Create Additional Graph Grid Report to include a graph grid in your RODS report. 3 Select an option: • To save the report to the internal storage of the device running the Garmin eLog app, select Save Report. • To export the report to email, select Export Report. -
Page 14: Transferring Data To An Inspector Using A Usb Device
Transferring Data to an Inspector Using a USB Device You can transfer data to a USB mass storage device to provide it to an authorized safety official. The Garmin eLog adapter supports USB mass storage devices formatted using the FAT32 file system. -
Page 15: Diagnostics And Malfunctions
• The motor carrier must require the driver to maintain a paper RODS record until the ELD is back in service. Viewing Diagnostics and Malfunctions If the Garmin eLog adapter detects a diagnostic event or malfunction, an alert and an indicator appear in the app. -
Page 16: Diagnostic Definitions
Check the vehicle diagnostic port connections. Verify the adapter is firmly plugged into the vehicle diagnostic port. Check the Bluetooth settings on the device running the Garmin eLog app, and verify the device and the adapter are connected. Check the GPS settings on the device running the Garmin eLog app, and verify the device settings allow location positions to be shared with the Garmin eLog app. -
Page 17: Malfunction Definitions
Verify the adapter is firmly plugged into the vehicle diagnostic port. Check the Bluetooth settings on the device running the Garmin eLog app, and verify the device and the adapter are connected. Check the date and time settings on the device running the Garmin eLog app. -
Page 18: Administrator Functions
You must use the administrator account to perform some Garmin eLog app functions, including adding driver profiles, editing driver profiles, and resetting driver passwords. The administrator account and password are created during the initial Garmin eLog app setup. If the app is administered by a company, drivers may not have access to the administrator functions. -
Page 19: Updating Device Firmware
The light ring on my adapter is flashing red The light ring on the Garmin eLog adapter flashes red when the vehicle is moving and a driver is not logged into the Garmin eLog app, or when an incompatible USB mass storage device is connected. -
Page 20: Device Information
Device Information Specifications Operating temperature range From -20° to 55°C (from -4° to 131°F) Radio frequency/protocol 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Input voltage 8-40 V, 1 A DC Device Care NOTICE Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can degrade the life of the product. Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage. - Page 22 February 2022 GUID-837BBEE6-5ECF-49E9-BF77-46BFA213DBAE v6...