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.

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