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Actia SmarTach User Manual

Actia SmarTach
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Copyright
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2005 ACTIA - Foreword -
English
Foreword: Welcome
ACTIA, specialist in onboard electronics for industrial vehicles,
is marketing the digital tachograph SmarTach
®
in Europe.
Compliant with European Regulation No. 3821/85 Annex 1B,
SmarTach
®
is a reliable and secure tool designed to replace
paper disk tachographs. A real partner on the road, SmarTach
®
gives you information about your time spent driving and resting,
and helps you to manage your working day while respecting the
regulation.
You can view all your information on the screen, or print it out on
paper.
There is a network of workshops spread throughout Europe to
maintain the equipment and supply accessories and
consumables.
Hit the road with SmarTach
®
!

Table of Contents

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Actia SmarTach Specifications

General IconGeneral
CategoryAutomobile Accessories
Compliant with regulationRegulation (EU) 2016/799
Power supply12/24V DC
Card slots2
Communication InterfacesUSB, Bluetooth
ConnectivityBluetooth, USB
Functionsdata download

Summary

1. In this Manual

1.1 Subject

Explains how drivers and companies shall use SmarTach® and general instructions.

1.2 Symbols Used

Details the symbols used throughout the document for clarity and understanding.

1.3 Terminology

Provides definitions for abbreviations and glossary terms used in the manual.

2. General Presentation of SmarTach®

2.1 General Features

Describes SmarTach® as a digital tachograph, highlighting its functions and purpose.

2.2 Interfaces

Details the user interface components like the display and keys of the SmarTach® device.

3. How to Use SmarTach® - Basic Functions

3.1 Recommendations

Provides recommendations for drivers and employers on using SmarTach® according to regulations.

3.2 For Different Users and Smart Cards

Explains selective access rights and data/functions based on user type (Driver, Company, etc.).

3.3 Mode of Operation

Describes how SmarTach® switches modes automatically based on the inserted card type.

3.4 How to Insert your Smart Card

Provides step-by-step instructions for correctly inserting a smart card into the SmarTach®.

3.5 How to Select your Current Activity

Explains how to manually select and change driver and co-driver activities on the SmarTach®.

3.6 First Level Displays

Details the eight available displays, including main and information displays on the device.

3.7 How to Acknowledge Warnings

Guides users on how to acknowledge single or simultaneous warnings triggered by SmarTach®.

3.8 How to Withdraw your Smart Card

Provides instructions on the safe and correct procedure for withdrawing a smart card from SmarTach®.

3.9 SmarTach® Behaviours

Describes how SmarTach® operates when the ignition is switched on or off.

4. How to Use SmarTach® - Advanced Functions

4.1 How to Set SmarTach®

Covers various settings and configurations available for the SmarTach® device.

4.2 How to Reset the Tripmeter

Explains how to reset the vehicle tripmeter, if the function is enabled by the workshop.

4.3 How to Get Paper Printouts

Details the different types of tickets that can be printed from SmarTach® or a driver card.

4.3.1 Driver and Co-Driver Activities

Instructions on how to print daily activities for drivers and co-drivers.

4.3.2 Events and Faults

Instructions on how to print records of events and faults detected by the SmarTach® system.

4.3.3 Technical Data and Over-speeding

Instructions on printing technical data and over-speeding records from the device.

4.4 How to Display Printouts

Explains how to view printouts directly on the SmarTach® display instead of on paper tickets.

4.5 How to Declare Specific Conditions

Guides on declaring specific conditions like 'Out of Scope' or 'Ferry/Train' as per regulations.

4.5.1 Out of Scope

Instructions for declaring activities not covered by EEC Regulation No. 3820/85.

4.5.2 Ferry/Train

Instructions for declaring a Ferry/Train condition when the vehicle is transported by ferry or train.

4.6 How to Enter Locations Where Daily Work Periods Begin/End

Explains how to specify the start and end locations for daily work periods.

4.6.1 Begin

Step-by-step guide to entering the location where a daily work period begins.

4.6.2 End

Step-by-step guide to entering the location where a daily work period ends.

4.7 How to Enter Activities Manually

Guides on manually entering driver activities performed away from the vehicle or when the card was not inserted.

4.7.1 During the Current Daily Work Period

Detailed steps for manually entering activities that occurred during the current daily work period.

4.7.2 At the End of the Previous Daily Work Period

Detailed steps for manually entering activities that occurred at the end of the previous daily work period.

4.7.3 At the Beginning of the Current Daily Work Period

Detailed steps for manually entering activities that occurred at the beginning of the current daily work period.

4.8 How to Manage Company Locks

Explains how companies can protect the confidentiality of their data using lock functions.

4.8.1 How to Place a Lock when no Lock has been Placed

Instructions for companies to place a data lock when no previous lock is active.

4.8.2 How to Place a Lock when a Lock has already been Placed

Instructions for companies to place a data lock when a previous lock is already active.

4.8.3 How to End a Lock

Instructions for companies to end an existing data lock.

4.9 How Companies can Download Data

Guides companies on how to download data from SmarTach® to external media.

4.10 How to Display SmarTach® Technical Data

Explains how to display the technical data and configuration parameters of the SmarTach® device.

5. SmarTach® for Dangerous Goods Vehicles

5.1 Introduction

Introduces specific SmarTach® versions for dangerous goods vehicles and EC inspection requirements.

5.2 Instructions for Use in the Presence of an Explosive Atmosphere

Provides essential safety instructions for operating SmarTach® in potentially explosive atmospheres.

6. Appendices

6.1 SmarTach® Functions

Lists and provides an overview of the main functions performed by the SmarTach® system.

6.2 General Instructions

Covers general instructions for SmarTach® use, focusing on compliance with regulations and responsibilities.

6.3 Precautions for Use

Outlines essential precautions to take for the safe and proper use of the SmarTach® device.

6.4 SmarTach® Maintenance

Provides guidance on routine maintenance tasks for the SmarTach® unit.

6.5 SmarTach® Technical Data

Lists the technical specifications and operating parameters of the SmarTach® device.

6.6 Stored Data

Details the types of data recorded, stored, and their storage rules within SmarTach® and on cards.

6.7 Access Rights to Data

Explains the selective access rights to functions and data based on user type and card insertion.

6.8 List of Countries and Regions

Provides a list of country codes and region codes used within the SmarTach® system.

6.9 List of Warnings

Lists various warnings, their causes, and actions to take when they are displayed on SmarTach®.

6.10 List of Pictograms Used in this Manual

Provides a reference for pictograms used in the manual, categorized by Annex 1B definitions and combinations.

6.11 Example: Daily Card Printouts – Drivers Working in Crew

Presents typical printouts and an example scenario for daily card data when drivers work in a crew.

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