User manual for "Orion eLog"

A complete ELECTRONIC LOGGING DEVICE system in compliance with FMCSA
Version 1.0.8
4212 Beacon Avenue
Pennsauken, NJ 08109
888.485.9993
[email protected]
www.OrionElog.com

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Table of Contents
Introduction to Orion eLog ..........................................................................................................3
Installing Orion eLog ..................................................................................................................3
Quick Start Instructions ...............................................................................................................4
Orion eLog Menu ........................................................................................................................4
Inspect & View Logs ..................................................................................................................5
Introduction to eLog....................................................................................................................7
APPENDIX  GENERAL ELOG INFORMATION.................................................................. 11
Basic understanding of eLog ................................................................................................. 11
ELog Rules (generalization) .................................................................................................. 11
Notes:.................................................................................................................................... 13
eLog Examples ...................................................................................................................... 14
eLog Daily automated reporting and driver input ................................................................... 15
On Duty Time Variables ....................................................................................................... 17
Vehicle Inspection Report ..................................................................................................... 18

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Introduction to Orion eLog
Orion eLog provides a standardized single-step compilation for the drivers ELD records and
initiation of the data transfer to authorized safety officials when requested during a roadside
inspection. The official accesses Inspect Daily Logs and taps on INSPECT ON-SCREEN. The
data is displayed on the screen for the one or more vehicles that comprise the Hours of Service
for the individual driver. Alternatively, the Driver data can be emailed to the official by entering
an email address. Orion eLog offers a unique capability in that the data from the ECU is
extracted from the J1939 CANBUS and transmitted to a central transceiver located within or on
the dashboard of the vehicle. This transceiver then communicates via Bluetooth with the Orion
eLog mobile app installed on a smart phone, tablet or computer. If Bluetooth is not turned-on or
available, a warning message is presented to the Driver. Initialization consists of the Driver
either entering an eLog transceiver code in the mobile app or using the mobile app to scan a QR
code placard inside the vehicle. This procedure automatically pairs the transceiver, the CANBUS
device, and the mobile app that is unique to the vehicle-driver combination. Orion eLog also
sends data to the Orion Cloud for reporting and data history using server-side tools within the
Orion Portal. This arrangement allows for fully-duplex communications whereby the Orion
Portal can send additional instructions to the CANBUS in the event of a malfunction indicator.

Installing Orion eLog
Orion eLog has two primary components: 1) CANBUS, and 2) transceiver. Before you install
these devices, make sure you note their serial numbers affixed to the enclosures. You will also
need Bluetooth and cellular service for either a mobile smartphone, tablet, or computer to display
and manage your information. The CANBUS device plugs into the vehicles J1939 port using
either a standard Deutsche round-cable connector or a DB16 pin connector. Plug the CANBUS
cable into the vehicles J1939 plug and insert the other end into the CANBUS device. The cable
is long enough to allow positioning the CANBUS device up inside the dashboard out of view.
Data pulled from the vehicles ECU is wirelessly transmitted to the Orion eLog transceiver.
The Orion eLog transceiver has a 12v DC power cable that can be plugged into any full-time 12v
DC power source in the vehicle fuse box or tapped into any appropriate wire. Ideally, the
transceiver should be located on the vehicle dashboard, but it can be positioned up inside the
dash out of view.
That completes the installation. The specific configuration of your Orion eLog system is done
through the mobile app and/or the associated Orion eLog cloud-based portal. Your system comes
with a QR code that can be used by your mobile app to automatically pair and configure the
majority of your Orion eLog systems.

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Quick Start Instructions
Getting started with the Orion eLog system is fast and easy! After Orion eLog is installed, the
mobile app is used to add device registration numbers. This can be done via a manual input or by
scanning the supplied QR code. Since Orion eLog can be utilized with multiple drivers and
vehicle installations, each installation requires a unique name. When entering the mobile app, the
user can select a previously stored configuration.

Orion eLog Menu
After login and selecting the configuration, the Dashboard appears as depicted in the screen
capture below. In the upper right-hand corner, tap the 3 horizontal lines to access additional
menu options for Settings; Switch Truck, and Sign Out.
Tap the circle to select any of the following status options:





Off duty
Sleeper
On Duty (driving)
On Duty (not driving)

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