On the 11th of April 2007 modifications to the Drivers Hours legislation came into force. Below are some of the new regulations that will affect drivers on a daily basis. One important point to remember is that under the new regulations some vehicles that were previously "out of scope" will now be subject to Tachograph and Driver's Hours regulations.
Daily Driving
Maximum of 9 hours, extendable to 10 hours no more than twice a week
Weekly Driving
Maximum of 56 hours
Fortnightly Driving
Maximum of 90 hours in any two-week period
Breaks From Driving
45 minute break after no more than 4 ½ hours driving. The break can be divided into two periods, the first at least 15 minutes long & second at least 30 minutes
Daily Rest
11 hours which can be reduced to a minimum of 9 hours no more than 3 times between weekly rests. The rest must be completed within 24 hours, starting from the end of the last daily or weekly rest period
Split Daily Rest
This may be taken in two periods, first at least 3 hours long, the second at least 9 hours
Multi- Manning
9 hours daily rest must be taken within a period of 30 hours which starts from the end of the last daily or weekly rest period. For the first hour of multi- manning, the presence of another driver is optional, but for the remaining time it is compulsory.
Ferry/ Train
A regular (at least 11 hours) daily rest period may be interrupted not more than twice by other activities of not more than 1 hour in total, provided the driver is accompanying a vehicle which is travelling by ferry or train & the driver has access to a bunk or couchette.
Weekly Rest
A weekly rest period must start no later than at the end of 6 x 24 hour periods from the end of the previous weekly rest period.
In any 2 consecutive weeks a driver must take at least:
- 2 regular weekly rest periods of at least 45 hours each
OR
- 1 regular weekly rest period and 1 reduced weekly rest period (of at least 24 hours)
A weekly rest period that falls in 2 weeks may be counted in either week, but not in both.
Any reductions must be compensated by an equivalent period of rest taken en bloc before the end of the third week following the week in question. Rest taken as compensation shall be attached to another rest period of at least 9 hours.
Note: A week is defined as a fixed period which starts midnight Sunday / Monday
For Information on our Driver Analysis Software - SOLID - see www.timtach.com
Alternatively call us in the UK on +44 845 1207200 or for Ireland +353 1 4404081
Friday, December 21, 2007
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Getting started Tips for using the D-Box download tool
D-Box download tool and D-Dump software Setup tips
1 Installing D-Dump Software
a. Insert the supplied Dump D-Box CD into your computers disk drive.
b. Follow the prompts on screen to install.
Note: If the installation program fails to auto run then explore your CD drive and double click on install.
Once the software is installed you will find a new folder in the Start/Programs menu.
Go to: - Start/All Programs/SOLID DumpDbox/DumpDbox
2 – USB Lead Installation
To enable communication between the D-Box and PC you first need to install the USB cable software.
Note: Do not attach the cable to the PC until the on screen message instructs you to do so.
a. Insert the supplied Xiring software driver disk.
b. Follow the prompts on screen to install.
Note: If the installation program fails to autorun then explore your CD drive and double click on install program
3 – Set Up communication between PC and D-Box
3.1 Set Com Port Number in the D-Dump application window
a. Connect the D-Box USB lead to your PC.
b. On PC Click on Windows Start button.
c. Click on Control Panel.
d. In classic view Double Click the System Icon.
e. In the pop up Window click on the Hardware Tab
f. Then Click Device Manager
g. Look down the list of devises until you find ‘Ports (COM & LPT)’.
h. Click the + symbol to the left of the word Ports.
i. Look for Xiring USB COM Port (COM?) Make a note of the COM number.
j. Launch D-Dump software, Start/All Programs/SOLID DumpDbox/DumpDbox.
k. Change the COM number in the software to match the number noted at step i above.
l. Set the COM port speed to 57,600
4 – Using the D-Box
4.1 Downloading Drivers Cards
a. Insert Card, Chip first facing you.
b. Switch on the D-Box - screen displays DOWNLOAD 100%.
c. Press ‘F1’ – card starts downloading - screen displays DOWNLOAD DATE.
d. Press ‘ok’ to accept the default download date or if required press ‘c’ to change then ‘ok’
e. Download commences -screen displays DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS then DOWNLOAD COMPLETE OK
Note: The information will stay in the D-Box until transferred to the PC. You can download multiple files (Card/VU) prior to transfer.
4.2 Downloading the Digital Tachograph (VU)
a. Insert your Company Card into the VU smart card slot 1 or 2.
b. Plug 6-pin lead from D-Box into VU download socket.
c. Switch on the D-Box.
d. Screen displays DOWNLOAD 100% press ‘ok’.
e. Screen displays DOWNLOAD TACHO press ‘ok’.
f. Screen Displays TOTAL DOWNLOAD (Note 2) press ‘ok’.
g. Screen displays CONNECT TACHO Press ‘ok’.
h. Screen displays DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS then START DATE (Note 3) press ‘ok’.
i. Screen displays END DATE press ‘ok’. Screen displays DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS then DOWNLOAD COMPLETE OK
Note1: The VU has 4 files stored in its memory: -
ACTIVITIES = who drove the vehicle when, for how long and what modes were used.
SPEED = the last 24 hours second by second.
EVENTS & FAULTS = overspeeds, power disconnections etc
TECHNICAL DATA = Calibration history.
The Activities file is broken down into individual days, this means a date range can be selected when downloading. The other three files are downloaded as complete files i.e. you always get all of the information available.
Note2: A TOTAL DOWNLOAD automatically takes all four files. If you decide you only want some or one of the four files stored in the VU then you select PART DOWNLOAD at step f. above.
Note3: The Start date defaults to the date of the last download. This date can be changed if required by pressing ‘c’ then entering your chosen date.
Note4: To change the way the D-Box operates by default; startup up the D-Dump software and click the D-Box Icon and make your specific selections from the available pop up menu's. Then connect D-Box to PC, Switch on the D-Box then click on the Setting button to save the changes into the D-Box.
4.3 Transferring the Downloaded data to your PC
a. Attach your D-Box to your PC via the USB cable supplied.
b. Launch D-Dump software- Start/All Programs/SOLID DumpDbox/DumpDbox.
c. The Dump D-Box window appears
d. Select the destination folder for your files and click on the associated icon
e. Switch on the D-Box screen shows DOWNLOAD xx%
f. Click on the D-Box download button
g. On the PC in the pop up Acquisition window click on transfer button
h. D-Box screen shows TRANSFER IN PROGRESS then TRANSFER COMPLETE
i. Files will now be in your chosen destination folder on your PC, in the format selected prior to transfer
Note: If you want the files in a specific file format then you need to select from the drop down boxes prior to Downloading D-Box
Congratulations you have met your legal obligations regarding storage, to go further, we supply Tachostore viewing software, see http://www.timtach.com/ for further information.
Alternatively, call UK +441908 449200 or Irl +353 1 4404081 for further information.
Timtach
Digital Tachograph Solutions from Time Instruments
1 Installing D-Dump Software
a. Insert the supplied Dump D-Box CD into your computers disk drive.
b. Follow the prompts on screen to install.
Note: If the installation program fails to auto run then explore your CD drive and double click on install.
Once the software is installed you will find a new folder in the Start/Programs menu.
Go to: - Start/All Programs/SOLID DumpDbox/DumpDbox
2 – USB Lead Installation
To enable communication between the D-Box and PC you first need to install the USB cable software.
Note: Do not attach the cable to the PC until the on screen message instructs you to do so.
a. Insert the supplied Xiring software driver disk.
b. Follow the prompts on screen to install.
Note: If the installation program fails to autorun then explore your CD drive and double click on install program
3 – Set Up communication between PC and D-Box
3.1 Set Com Port Number in the D-Dump application window
a. Connect the D-Box USB lead to your PC.
b. On PC Click on Windows Start button.
c. Click on Control Panel.
d. In classic view Double Click the System Icon.
e. In the pop up Window click on the Hardware Tab
f. Then Click Device Manager
g. Look down the list of devises until you find ‘Ports (COM & LPT)’.
h. Click the + symbol to the left of the word Ports.
i. Look for Xiring USB COM Port (COM?) Make a note of the COM number.
j. Launch D-Dump software, Start/All Programs/SOLID DumpDbox/DumpDbox.
k. Change the COM number in the software to match the number noted at step i above.
l. Set the COM port speed to 57,600
4 – Using the D-Box
4.1 Downloading Drivers Cards
a. Insert Card, Chip first facing you.
b. Switch on the D-Box - screen displays DOWNLOAD 100%.
c. Press ‘F1’ – card starts downloading - screen displays DOWNLOAD DATE.
d. Press ‘ok’ to accept the default download date or if required press ‘c’ to change then ‘ok’
e. Download commences -screen displays DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS then DOWNLOAD COMPLETE OK
Note: The information will stay in the D-Box until transferred to the PC. You can download multiple files (Card/VU) prior to transfer.
4.2 Downloading the Digital Tachograph (VU)
a. Insert your Company Card into the VU smart card slot 1 or 2.
b. Plug 6-pin lead from D-Box into VU download socket.
c. Switch on the D-Box.
d. Screen displays DOWNLOAD 100% press ‘ok’.
e. Screen displays DOWNLOAD TACHO press ‘ok’.
f. Screen Displays TOTAL DOWNLOAD (Note 2) press ‘ok’.
g. Screen displays CONNECT TACHO Press ‘ok’.
h. Screen displays DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS then START DATE (Note 3) press ‘ok’.
i. Screen displays END DATE press ‘ok’. Screen displays DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS then DOWNLOAD COMPLETE OK
Note1: The VU has 4 files stored in its memory: -
ACTIVITIES = who drove the vehicle when, for how long and what modes were used.
SPEED = the last 24 hours second by second.
EVENTS & FAULTS = overspeeds, power disconnections etc
TECHNICAL DATA = Calibration history.
The Activities file is broken down into individual days, this means a date range can be selected when downloading. The other three files are downloaded as complete files i.e. you always get all of the information available.
Note2: A TOTAL DOWNLOAD automatically takes all four files. If you decide you only want some or one of the four files stored in the VU then you select PART DOWNLOAD at step f. above.
Note3: The Start date defaults to the date of the last download. This date can be changed if required by pressing ‘c’ then entering your chosen date.
Note4: To change the way the D-Box operates by default; startup up the D-Dump software and click the D-Box Icon and make your specific selections from the available pop up menu's. Then connect D-Box to PC, Switch on the D-Box then click on the Setting button to save the changes into the D-Box.
4.3 Transferring the Downloaded data to your PC
a. Attach your D-Box to your PC via the USB cable supplied.
b. Launch D-Dump software- Start/All Programs/SOLID DumpDbox/DumpDbox.
c. The Dump D-Box window appears
d. Select the destination folder for your files and click on the associated icon
e. Switch on the D-Box screen shows DOWNLOAD xx%
f. Click on the D-Box download button
g. On the PC in the pop up Acquisition window click on transfer button
h. D-Box screen shows TRANSFER IN PROGRESS then TRANSFER COMPLETE
i. Files will now be in your chosen destination folder on your PC, in the format selected prior to transfer
Note: If you want the files in a specific file format then you need to select from the drop down boxes prior to Downloading D-Box
Congratulations you have met your legal obligations regarding storage, to go further, we supply Tachostore viewing software, see http://www.timtach.com/ for further information.
Alternatively, call UK +441908 449200 or Irl +353 1 4404081 for further information.
Timtach
Digital Tachograph Solutions from Time Instruments
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