User manual for "TRAFFIX ELD"

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TRAFFIX ELD

ELD iOS USA (Electronic Loggin3AKJHHDR3MSMG7978g Device)

Driver, Support Personnel
and Back-Office Guide
Android Operating System

Version
1
2
3
4

Compliant with the Technical Standard for
Electronic Logging Devices

Date
01/05/2021
02/15/2021
7/30/2021
2/17/2022

Author
David Seijo
David Seijo
Aurelio Espantoso
Aurelio Espantoso

ELD: APL21CAN

Reviewer
Aurelio Espantoso
Liana Shatova
David Seijo
David Seijo

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Table of Contents
Configuring the ELD before operation ....................................... 1
Local Support Account (initial ELD configuration) ..................... 3
Configuring the ELD with the right asset ......................................... 3
Establishing ECM Connection ......................................................... 3
Reinstalling the ELD app................................................................. 5

ELD Driver Operation ................................................................. 7
Driver Authentication ....................................................................... 7
Selecting a vehicle profile (assets) .................................................. 7
Engine Synchronization (ECM connection) ..................................... 9
ELD Diagnostics ........................................................................... 10
Driver Profile (Preferences)........................................................... 12
Personal Use (PU) and Yard Moves (YM) .................................... 12
ELD Main Operation Screen ......................................................... 14
Interactions ............................................................................................. 14
Changing Duty Status ............................................................................. 15
Time Remaining ...................................................................................... 16
Recap ...................................................................................................... 16
Deferral ..................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Possible Violations .................................................................................. 16

Configuring the ELD
before operation
Read this chapter before operating the ELD!
Confirm you have received all required component, make sure your
account was created and you have access to the ELD online portal.

T

o save time in the future, we recommend you print a copy of this document
and keep it inside the cab. This document contains critical information to
properly operate your ELD and a list of malfunctions and how to resolve
them. It is also recommended to write down your ECM devices identifier
(shown below) on a separate location in case you lose this document.

Annotations & Remarks .......................................................................... 17
I C O N

Fuel Purchase Capture (IFTA report) ..................................................... 18

K E Y

Co-Driver Operation (authentication & remarks) .................................... 18

 Important information

Roadside Inspection Mode ..................................................................... 19



Certifying your records and Log Edits ........................................... 22
Assumption of Unidentified Logs ................................................... 26
Motor Carrier Suggestions ............................................................ 28
ELD Exports .....................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

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this manual uses Icon Keys to direct
your attention to specific and important information. See the
different icons on the left.
In some instances,

Take notes

 Online support account
 Appears on Logbook

Printout or Display..................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Exporting the ELD output file .................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

ELD general messages and notifications ...................................... 31

ELD Diagnostics and Malfunctions (Resolution) ...................... 36
Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR)................................ 38
Shipments (connecting to brokers, shippers, receivers &
carriers) .................................................................................... 41
Index ......................................................................................... 46
What you need before operating the ELD?
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S U P P O R T

P E R S O N N E L

A N D

B A C K - O F F I C E

G U I D E

D R I V E R ,

S U P P O R T

P E R S O N N E L

A N D

B A C K - O F F I C E

G U I D E

Local Support Account (initial ELD configuration)
The initial configuration is only required right after installing the ELD app for the first
time and it is no longer needed after. The objective is to initially configure a vehicle
profile (tractor number, VIN number) and connect/test the ECM device connection.



Configuring the ELD with the right asset

Your mobile device (where the ELD app is running) must a) have Bluetooth enabled
and b) be connected to the internet either with a cellular data plan or connected to a
hot spot.
Installing the ECM device:

The ELD has to be linked to a carrier asset (vehicle). Please tap on
the truck or trailer image to pick from the asset list downloaded
during login (see list below) or to manually enter (if allowed) a new
truck or trailer. Once you select a tractor or trailer from the
downloaded list the ELD will always use the VIN number, license
plate and registration state displayed on the list:

Please plug the ECM device to the vehicles diagnostic port. In some cases, you might
need to use the ECM adapter to plug the device on J1939 port.
Locate the diagnostic port (see image below for possible locations depending on
vehicles make, model and year).
 For the ELD to remain compliant, it must remain connecte

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