User manual for "BIT ELD Dashcam"

Blue Ink
Technology

BIT ELD

Electronic Logging Device
User Manual

MODELS: BIT17001, BIT17002, BIT17003, BIT17004, BIT18000

Table of Contents
ELD Mandate Overview

3

Setting up a BIT Account

4

Installing a BIT ELD Adapter

5

Connecting to a BIT ELD Adapter

6

BIT ELD Adapter and App Lights

7

ELD Health Status

8

Home Page

10

Unresolved Issues
Current Load Out
Certifying Logs
Unidentified Drive Time
Suggested Edits
Available Hours
Sleeper Split Calculation

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13

Recap Calculation

13

Hours of Service
Adding a Duty Status

14

Editing a Duty Status
Automatic Duty Status Changes
Co-Driving

16

Roadside Inspection

17

Daily Vehicle Inspection

18

Documents

19

BIT ELD App Settings

20

Help in the BIT App

23

BIT ELD Adapter Specifications

24

BIT ELD App Device Requirements

25

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ELD Mandate Overview
It is important to know that electronic logging devices do not
fully automate driver logs, but are a tool to simplify the
process of data collection for a driver's logs. For example,
you still have to manually set your duty statuses to Off Duty,
Sleeper Berth, and so on. You also have to manually certify
your records.
The BIT ELD adapter allows your vehicle to communicate
with the Blue Ink Tech app over a wireless connection. To
support compliance with the FMCSA's ELD mandate, it
automates the collection of the following data items:

Required Paperwork
Blue Ink Tech provides all of the
ELD instructions that drivers are
required to keep in the vehicle.
Keep physical copies of these
documents in the vehicle to
comply with the ELD mandate.

DOT Inspection Sheet

Instructions for using BIT ELD
during a safety inspection, and what
to do in case of an ELD malfunction.

 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
 Odometer mileage
 Engine hours

BIT ELD Quick Start Guide

 Engine on/off status
 Vehicle in-motion status
These are the only data items from the vehicle's database
that are used to support compliance with the ELD mandate.

This guide is in the box with your
BIT ELD adapter, and has all of the
instructions for how to set up and
use your ELD.
Electronic versions can be
accessed in the BIT app:

Automatically Recorded Driving
When a vehicle's wheel speed exceeds five miles per hour,
a duty status of Driving will be automatically recorded. This
automatically recorded Driving event cannot be shortened
or edited to any other duty status.
Personal Use or Yard Move, if applicable to the driving
event, must be indicated manually by the driver before the
BIT ELD adapter detects that the vehicle is in motion.
When the vehicle is no longer in motion, the BIT ELD
adapter will automatically record a duty status change to
On Duty Not Driving after six minutes if the driver does not
manually change their duty status.

Recordkeeping
Your records are collected and stored on your smartphone
or tablet with the Blue Ink Tech app. Records are stored
online for at least six months and can be accessed through
the web portal at blueinktech.com
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Under "Help" in the main menu,
select "Knowledge Base". You can
search for the document you need
and view or download a pdf version.

Download the Blue Ink Tech App
The Blue Ink Tech app is available for iOS and Android
devices. Download the app from Google Play or the App
Store and create your account to get started with BIT ELD.

Setting up a BIT Account
When you open the Blue Ink Tech app the first time, you will
receive pop-up messages to set permissions for Location,
Camera access, and Notifications. For the app to function
properly you will need to select "Allow" or "Yes" for all of these
permissions.
If you have already created an account online, tap the blue
"Existing User" button to log in to your account. Otherwise,
follow the Sign Up steps to create your account.

User Settings
Home Terminal Timezone is where your carrier is located, and
will be the timezone used for your logbook.
Units of Measure affect your logs, fuel receipts, and Air Scale
readings if you have those installed. Imperial will display miles,
gallons, and pounds. Metric will display kilometers, liters, and
kilograms.

Carrier Selection
Select whether your carrier is located in the US or Canada.
Select "Yes" that you are using the Blue Ink Tech ELD.
Enter your carrier's authorized USDOT number (or your carrier's
phone number if you are in Canada).
This will automatically connect your account to your carrier. If
your carrier has an Administrator, they will need to accept your
request to join the carrier before you have access to the carrier's
equipment and hardware.

Carrier Role
Check the "Check box if you're an admin for carrier" box if you
need administrative privileges to set permissions for drivers or
view BIT Full Service data. Administrators will have to approve
new users who request to join the carrier.
Check the "Check box if you're a driver" box if you will be
keeping your logbook with BIT ELD.
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Installing a BIT ELD Adapter
Locate your vehicle's diagnostic port in one of these three
places:

1. Under the steering wheel or under the dashboard
2. On the left side of the kick panel
3. Behind the driver's seat
Before you install your BIT ELD adapter for the first time:
 Install the Blue Ink Tech app on the smartphone or tablet
you wish to use for your logs.

9-Pin J1939 Port
In most heavy duty vehicles
later than 2005

 Have your vehicle's engine running. Communication to the
diagnostic port may be disabled even with the ignition
turned on.

Installation and Initial Testing
Plug in the BIT ELD adapter to your vehicle's diagnostic port.
For heavy duty 6-pin or 9-pin adapters, turn the locking ring
clockwise to secure it to the port.
When the ELD adapter receives power it will go through initial
self checks and boot up light sequences.

6-Pin J1708 Port
In most heavy duty vehicles
manufactured before 2006

All BIT ELD models end their boot up sequence with the LED
lighting up red-white-blue. At this point the ELD is ready to
connect to your app through wireless Bluetooth

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