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General| Category | Automobile Accessories |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | VDO |
| Model | DTCO 4.1 |
| Power Supply | 12/24 V |
| Display | LCD |
| Weight | Approx. 1.2 kg |
| Communication Interface | CAN |
| Data Storage | Up to 365 days |
| Compliance | EU regulation 165/2014 |
Driver consent for personal data processing (ITS/VDO), including consent revocation and data saving.
Explains abbreviations and terms used in the manual, such as DTCO 4.1, front interface, and AETR Agreement.
Outlines the manual's purpose to assist users in complying with legal regulations for DTCO 4.1 operation.
Identifies the audience as drivers and contractors, emphasizing careful reading and familiarization with the device.
Defines signal words like RISK OF EXPLOSION, WARNING, CAUTION, ATTENTION, and IMPORTANT for safety and information.
Provides information on the quick guide and additional resources available via the internet at fleet.vdo.com.
Covers warnings on distraction, card drawer injury risks, training requirements, and device handling to prevent damage.
Details driver obligations, handling malfunctions, documents to carry, and legal requirements for other countries.
Explains the DTCO 4.1's function as a recording device for monitoring speed, distance, and driving/rest periods.
Introduces the DTCO 4.1's front view, listing components like display, buttons, card drawers, printer, and interfaces.
Describes the DTCO 4.1 as a second-generation smart tachograph complying with EU regulations for driver and vehicle data.
Provides detailed descriptions of individual components like the display, menu buttons, card drawers, and interfaces.
Lists important settings such as vehicle registration number, activity changes after ignition, and speed profile recording.
Explains how the DTCO 4.1 can be remotely controlled via Bluetooth using an external device and application software.
Describes how the DTCO 4.1 enters stand-by mode when the ignition is off and no message is pending, with display dimming.
Details the ADR variant's approval for use in explosive environments, marked with an 'Ex' symbol and specific operational conditions.
Explains the four operating modes (Operation, Company, Control, Calibration) based on the inserted tachograph card.
Outlines how to obtain and use tachograph cards (driver, company, control, workshop), including access rights and card types.
Illustrates the displays shown after ignition on and during a journey, explaining components and pictograms.
Explains how to select and confirm functions using menu buttons and navigate menus when the vehicle is stationary.
Provides step-by-step instructions for inserting driver or company cards, emphasizing road safety and card drawer care.
Details the procedure for removing driver cards, including protection from misuse and language settings.
Offers guidelines on handling tachograph cards to prevent damage, maintain cleanliness, and ensure validity.
Explains how to download data from driver or company cards using the front interface or a download key, including data identification.
Explains the driver card's role in identification, data storage, and its non-transferable nature.
Guides the driver through inserting the card, setting activity, and entering country details to start a shift.
Details how to set and change driver activities, including possible activities and automatic settings after ignition.
Explains how to document loading/unloading processes within the cabotage regulation and store location/time data.
Provides instructions on removing the driver card at the end of a shift, including data protection and country selection.
Covers making manual entries for activities, rest times, and other data when automatic recording is not possible.
Explains procedures for crew operation, shift end, and mixed operation scenarios involving driver or vehicle changes.
Guides new users through initial card insertion, data consent, registration, and Bluetooth activation.
Details the company card's purpose for data management, vehicle assignment, and legal storage obligations.
Explains navigation within company mode menus and restrictions when a company card is inserted in drawer 2.
Guides on inserting the company card, setting language, and logging the company into the DTCO 4.1 for the first time.
Explains how to enter vehicle data like member state and registration number, emphasizing correct entry and workshop updates.
Provides instructions on removing the company card to protect company data and prevent misuse.
Describes the standard display and menus accessible in a stationary vehicle, including VDO Counter option and language settings.
Outlines accessing and navigating the second menu level, covering printouts, entries, and settings for drivers and vehicles.
Explains how errors and events are displayed, including their characteristics, pictograms, and acknowledgment.
Covers specific messages like Production Status, OUT (out of scope), and Ferry/train operations, with their respective displays.
Lists common events, their possible causes, and recommended measures for resolution, such as security breaches and faults.
Details common malfunctions like internal faults, printer issues, and sensor errors, with their causes and measures.
Explains messages related to driving time limits, rest breaks, working time warnings, and the VDO Counter display.
Lists operational notes providing information or guidance, such as printout issues, data entry prompts, and calibration reminders.
Provides important notes regarding printouts, including space requirements and customization options like company logos.
Details the requirements and steps for initiating a printout, including vehicle stationary status and paper roll insertion.
Explains how to cancel a printout early if needed, with prompts for confirmation and selection.
Guides on how to replace the printer paper, including end-of-paper notifications and unlocking the printer drawer.
Provides instructions on how to clear a paper jam from the printer drawer safely, ensuring no damage to the printer.
Advises on how to care for printouts to prevent damage and states the retention period for legal printouts.
Shows examples of various printouts, such as daily driver card printouts, vehicle data, events, and speeding instances.
Explains the different parts and symbols found in the printouts, including data blocks, heading information, and card holder details.
Details how events and faults are recorded, including error types, causes, purposes, and coding for detailed description.
Provides instructions for cleaning the DTCO 4.1 device, card drawers, and tachograph card contacts, avoiding damage.
Outlines the requirements for compulsory inspections, including periodic checks and specific situations like vehicle changes or repairs.
Explains how authorized workshops handle data backup and certification when downloads are not possible.
Describes fault displays for overvoltage and low voltage conditions, and their impact on device operation and driver activities.
Details issues with card communication, driver requests to remove cards, and potential data transfer attempts.
Addresses printer drawer defects, the possibility of replacement, and advises contact with a specialist workshop.
Explains how the DTCO 4.1 handles card communication faults, including data transfer, card ejection, and printout of saved activities.
Lists technical specifications for the DTCO 4.1, including measurement ranges, display, voltage, power consumption, and protection type.
Provides technical details for the paper roll, including environmental conditions, dimensions, order number, and usage of original VDO paper.
Lists EU declarations of conformity, KBA type approval, ATEX, CE, and UKCA explanations.
Describes optional accessories like DLKPro Download Key S, DLKPro TIS-Compact S, and Remote DL 4G for data management.
Provides information about the VDO online shop for products and services, including cleaning cards and wipes.
Details the release status and operating instructions version, confirming validity for the DTCO 4.1 version.
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