User manual for "Saucon Prox-M ELD"

Note: The Saucon Prox-M ELD is designed to function
with a specific type of existing vehicle wiring, and may
not be compatible with all applications. Please contact
the Saucon Sales department for further details.

ELECTRONIC DRIVER LOGS
Prox-M Driver Log App
PROVIDED BY SAUCON TECHNOLOGIES
September 2019
Version 3.0
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Linked vs. Unlinked Mode
The Prox-M Driver Log App functions in both linked and unlinked modes.



Linked Mode: Used when driver is operating a CMV and connects a mobile device to the Prox-M unit installed
on that CMV
Unlinked Mode: Used by a driver to manage his/her log when not connected to or operating a CMV

Linked

App Feature



Driver must connect to a vehicle



Uses engine data from the vehicle to capture required ELD components



Records a driver sign on and prompts driver to set his/her duty status



Prompts driver to review and claim/reject Unassigned Driving events

Unlinked

Used to record time spent in Relay or Cushioning





Prompts driver to approve edits proposed by an administrator to his/her logbook





Allows driver to set current duty status, as well as edit and sign logbooks for today and
past days



8 (FMCSA) or
14 (Canada)

Number of days of logbooks that driver can access

30

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First time use

When using the app for the first time, the driver
must enter credentials to register his/her device.
 Enter the Driver ID, DOT #, and password (use
the word password the first time you log in).
 During first time sign in, you will be prompted to
change your password. Enter your old password
(the word password for first time users), set
and confirm your new password and hint, and
tap Set Password and Hint to continue.
 This will register your device, and allow you to
connect it to a CMV equipped with a Prox-M
unit.
 You will only need to enter credentials in the app
the first time you access it. After logging in and
registering your device, you will not need to log
in again unless you tap the Unregister button
(this should only be done when reassigning
mobile devices to another driver).
 Note: If you receive an Invalid Login message,
please check with your administrator to ensure
you are set up properly for Electronic Logs

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Progress Screen  Managing Todays Log
A Typical Day using Electronic Logs on a CMV:
(Note: the steps below are a guideline. Always follow
your company policies when tracking HOS electronically)
1.
2.
3.

Open the Driver Log App and link to a vehicle.
Set your duty status to OD when prompted.
Tap Add Comments and select Pre-Trip before
starting your pre-trip inspection.
4. Complete your pre-trip inspection.
5. Drive the bus (duty status changes to Driving
automatically at engine speed of 5 mph or greater).
6. At a stop, tap the OD button OR wait for the Auto-On
Duty (6 minutes of no motion).
7. If you walked away from the bus during the stop, open
the app and confirm you are still linked to the bus.
8. Drive the bus.
9. At your mid-day break, if a post-trip is required, open the
app, tap Add Comments, and select Post-Trip.
Complete your post-trip. Set your status to OD or Off
Duty as appropriate.
10. Unlink from the bus.
11. Repeat steps 1-9 for your afternoon trip.
12. At the end of your day, tap Off Duty, then Sign Logs to
place a signature on your logbook, then unlink from the
bus.

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Pushing the button first
Importance of tapping the button before performing the
action - example

Performing Pre-Trip first,
then tapping the button,
then driving  log will show
that you spent 1 minute on
your Pre-Trip.

Tapping the button first,
then performing the PreTrip, then driving  log will
show that you spent 13
minutes on your Pre-Trip.

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Interacting with your phone & Auto status changes
When you MUST interact with your phone for e-logging (note: regulations
require the phone to be mounted in fixed position visible to driver):










When you are linking to a bus and going on duty to start your day/trip
Before performing a pre- or post-trip inspection
When you have walked away from the bus (ex  at a terminal stop)  you MUST verify your
phone is still linked to the vehicle before continuing your trip. No connection = no logs.
When you have turned off the bus and need to start it again (once security is enabled)
During a roadside inspection (to transfer or display logs to DOT)
When cushioning
When your day is finished (signing your log, going Off Duty, etc)
Before you turn your phone off for the night
When you need to view your logs, make corrections to your log, review and approve
administrator edits to your logs

Automatic Duty Status changes:
 To Driving when ECM speed = 5 mph or greater
 From Driving to On Duty Not Driving 6 minutes after the
vehicle has stopped
 All other duty status changes happen from you pushing
a button, or responding to a prompt.
 There is NEVER an automatic duty status change to set
your status to Off Duty.

Make sure your
phone is
CHARGED!!

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Linking to a Vehicle
If you are operating a CMV, you must connect your mobile device to the Prox-M unit installed on the vehicle.
 Press the Tap to Link button. 1
 A list of available vehicles within connection range will appear. Select the vehicle from the list. 2
(Note: If the CMV you are operating does not appear in the list, you may not be in connection range,
another driver may be connected, or the Prox-M unit may not have power).
 Enter your driver ID and trip code when prompted, then tap Login. 3
 Select a duty status when prompted. Note: If you ignore this prompt, within 1 minute, a Sign On event
will be recorded on your log, in your previous duty status. 4
 Once you are connected, a Green key icon will appear, along with the vehicle to which you have
connected. 5
 Tap the Driver Log app to open it.

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Using the app in Unlinked Mode

If you are NOT operating a CMV (this includes relay/cushioning), you should not connect your mobile
device to the Prox-M unit installed on the vehicle. Instead, you should use the app in unlinked
mode:
 Tap

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