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User Manual Version 7.22
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5.3 Software Usage
5.3.1 Tachograph downloader
Activities stored in the tachograph can be downloaded to computer via a serial cable. To establish
a connection between the device and the PC, connect one end of the provided serial
communication cable to the AutoMonitor’s downloading port, and connect the other end of the
serial cable to a PC. If the PC does not have a serial port (RS232), a serial-to-USB converter
cable will be required. Once the cable is connected, run the tachograph downloader application on
the PC and select the serial port and desired baudrate.
Figure 19: Tachograph connection window
Tachograph module requires sufficient credentials before a downloading operation can be
processed. A company card, a workshop card, or a control card must be inserted into the
AutoMonitor’s co-driver slot when performing any downloading operation. Once a valid card with
sufficient privileges is inserted, click on ‘Connect’ and the PC will try to establish a connection.
When a connection is successfully established, the tachograph software will allow the user to
select the types of data that the software should download. The following types of data can be
downloaded using tachograph downloader software:
1. Overview
2. Activities (time)
3. Events and faults
4. Detailed speed
5. Technical data
6. Card data
7. Rollover events
8. GPS track log
9. Vehicle health