VDO DTCO 4.1, Instruction Manual

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For your safety Intended use
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Instruction manual DTCO 4.1 - Edition 02/2023 - BA00.1381.41 100 102
• Monitor the proper functioning of the
tachograph, e.g. by inserting the com-
pany card.
• Observe the statutory intervals
provided for checking the tachograph:
Test at least every two years.
• Download the data from the data
memory of the DTCO 4.1 and from
the driver cards at regular intervals
and store the data according to the
legal stipulations.
• Supervise the proper use of the
tachograph by the drivers. Check driv-
ing times and rest periods periodically
and compare these with the legal re-
quirements.
■ Intended use
The digital tachograph DTCO 4.1 is a re-
cording device for monitoring and regis-
tering speed, kilometres travelled and
driving/rest periods.
This document describes the operation
of the digital tachograph DTCO 4.1.
The data processed by this tachograph
supports you in your daily tasks:
• For example, they help you, the
driver, to observe the social legislation
relating to road transport.
• They help you, the contractor, to keep
an eye on the driver and vehicle use
(by means of appropriate evaluation
programs).
It is stipulated for the ADR variant of the
DTCO 4.1 that it can only be operated
according to the specifications of ATEX
Directive 2014/34/EU.
IMPORTANT
The certificate of the DTCO 4.1 expires
after 15 years.
After this period, the DTCO 4.1 can no
longer be used.
• A notification is generated on the
day of expiry
• Date of first use
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