Introduction
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EFAS
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Introduction
This is the user’s guide for the digital tachograph EFAS.
The digital tachograph EFAS logs the work periods, driving
times, rest periods and availability periods of the driver and
co-driver. EFAS automatically logs the speed and distance
covered by the vehicle. The protocols logged by the digital
tachograph serve as proof for controlling bodies (e.g.
police). The digital tachograph EFAS complies with the
technical specifications set out in the Commission regula-
tion (EC) No. 1360/2002 of 13 July 2002, the 7th adaptation
of Council regulation (EEC) No. 3821/85 to the technical
progress of Recording Equipment in Road Transport.
This user’s guide is for all EFAS users (drivers, workshop
staff, company representatives, controlling staff). The
user’s guide describes the proper use of the digital tacho-
graph as set out in the regulation. Read the corresponding
sections thoroughly and familiarise yourself with the opera-
tion of the digital tachograph EFAS.
The section “Introduction” is composed of the following
sections:
• About this Guide (chapter 1.1 on page 6) – explains the
structure and use of this guide and the symbols used.
• Legal Requirements (chapter 1.2 on page 8) – explains
all legal requirements that have to be observed when
using the digital tachograph EFAS.
• Standards and Guidelines (chapter 1.3 on page 10) -
explains which standards and regulations that the digital
tachograph EFAS complies with.
• General (chapter 1.3 on page 10) – describes the use of
digital tachograph cards and printouts and the settings
automatically made by the digital tachograph EFAS.
1.1
About this Guide
This section describes:
• How to Use this Guide (chapter 1.1.1 on page 6) –
explains how to use this guide.
• Symbols (chapter 1.1.2 on page 7) – explains the mean-
ing of the special symbols in this guide.
1.1.1
How to Use this Guide
This section explains how to use this guide.
Before using the digital tachograph EFAS, it is essential to
read the following sections thoroughly:
• “Introduction” (chapter 1 on page 6)
• “Display and Controls” (chapter 2 on page 14)
Depending on your activities, proceed to the following
sections:
• “Driver and Co-driver” (chapter 3 on page 24)
