User manual for "FLEXBOOK ELD"

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FLEXBOOK INC

FleXbook Eld (Electronic Logging Device)

Compliant with the Technical Standard
for Electronic Logging Devices

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

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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

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 ..............................................4
Reinstalling the ELD app .....................................................6

ELD Driver Operation ..................................................... 7
Driver Authentication ..........................................................7
Selecting a vehicle profile (assets) ..................................... 8
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
Annotations & Remarks ............................................................. 17
Fuel Purchase Capture (IFTA report) ......................................... 18
Co-Driver Operation (authentication & remarks) ...................... 18
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.
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) ...........35
Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR) .................... 38
Shipments (connecting to brokers, shippers, receivers &
carriers) ....................................................................... 41
Index ............................................................................ 46

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Configuring the ELD before
operation

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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.
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% Important information

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

What you need before operating the ELD?
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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:
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 connected to the ECM device and

read engine data. Engine data is only available when the vehicles engine is turned
on.

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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

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:

% Important:

Enter
the
dashboards
value (twice)
the ELD to

vehicles
odometer
in order for
adjust

discrepancies between dashboard and engine odometer.

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Establishing ECM Connection

Before a driver can operate an ELD, the ELD must be synchro

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