User manual for "RouteMate ELD"
Below you will find the vendor-provided user manual for the ELD product "RouteMate ELD".
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RouteMate LLC.
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routemate User Manual RouteMate Guidebook This document contains a comprehensive step-by-step guide covering ELD installation and connection, the procedure in case of an inspection, the possible malfunction scenarios, and what to do in such situations. Thank you for choosing RouteMate! We wish you safe rides! Table of Content routemate ELD Installation & Connection Install the RouteMate Device in Your Vehicle 3-4 Install the RouteMate App 5 Log in to the RouteMate App and Select the Vehicle 6 Connect the RouteMate App with Your Vehicle 7 Change Duty Status 8 Complete DVIR 9-11 Populate Log Form Data 12-14 Record Hours of Service 15 DOT Inspection DOT Inspection Process Inspect Logs 17 Data Transfer Procedure 18 Malfunction and Data Diagnostic Events How It Looks 17 Driver and Carrier Responsibilities 20 Carrier Responsibilities Regarding Malfunctions 20 Record-Keeping Responsibilities by the Driver 21 Malfunction Events Examples 22 Data Diagnostic Events Examples 23 ELD Installation & Connection ELD Setup ELD Installation and Connection In just a few simple steps, youll finish with the ELD setup and be ready to go! routemate Installation & Connection routemate Install the RouteMate Device in Your Vehicle Firstly, its important to install the device properly. Keep in mind that your engine should be off while doing this. With the engine off, locate the diagnostic port inside the vehicle. It is located in one of the four places shown in the picture below. 2. Attach the device to the diagnostic port of the vehicle. Internal GPS Antenna Internal GSM Antenna OBD Connector J1939, CAN, OBD II 2 LED Indicators Installation & Connection 3. Once the device is installed, ensure the device is working properly, as evidenced by a green LED light blinking. The green light starts blinking after a GPS & Cellular connection is initiated. routemate 4. Securely mount your device in a location where there are no electrical components nearby. This will help prevent potential issues like device interference and GPS signal disruption. We recommend placing the ELD device in a visible area with a clear and unobstructed view of the sky, as shown in the image below. IMPORTANT: Please follow the above-mentioned instructions. Otherwise, you risk ELD device interference and GPS disruption, creating problems with the signal. Do not put an ELD device under the dashboard under any circumstances. Installation & Connection Install the RouteMate App 1. 2. 3. For Android phones and tablets, download the RouteMate app from the Google Play Store. For iPhones and iPads, download the RouteMate app from the App Store. Open the RouteMate App. routemate Installation & Connection Log in to the RouteMate App and Select the Vehicle Please read the login instructions in the email we sent you. If you dont have the login details yet or have forgotten them, please contact your carrier administrator. 1. 2. 3. Enter your login details and tap LOG IN. Select your vehicle from the list, or search for one and tap ACCEPT. After accepting the vehicle you will be prompted to the main Dashboard page. routemate Installation & Connection Connect the RouteMate App with Your Vehicle After successfully logging in and selecting the vehicle, the Dashboard page will open. On this page, you will see the Connection Button 1. routemate Please ensure that Bluetooth is enabled on your device before you connect to the RouteMate app. Tap the Connection Button to connect to your vehicle. The device will attempt to connect to the selected vehicle via Bluetooth. The button will change from red to orange to mark the pairing process. 2. An icon will appear in the header section upon successful connection. Installation & Connection Change Duty Status To begin driving, please switch your status to 'On Duty'. This can be achieved by navigating to the Dashboard page where you will see the Status bar. 1. 2. 3. Tap on status bar to view all statuses. Select "On Duty" status, and enter your location along with the notes. Tap Confirm. Your duty status will be updated. routemate Installation & Connection routemate Complete DVIR After successfully logging in and selecting the vehicle, the Dashboard page will open. On this page, you will see the Connection Button 1. From the DVIR view, tap Start Inspection. If you are in Off Duty or Sleeper Berth status, you will be prompted to change to On Duty status. Pre-trip is selected by default. Note: If this is your first ride, you wont see the list of previous inspections Installation & Connection 2. routemate Tap Add/Remove Defect under Vehicle Defects and review each item from the list against your vehicle. 3. If you identify a defect, select the appropriate item from the list, enter a comment, and attach a photo. Then, tap Save. Installation & Connection 4. 5. If Trailer is applicable, repeat steps 2 and 3 under Trailer Defects. Tap Sign and Save. routemate Installation & Connection Populate Log Form Data Select the Trailers/Docs button from your Dashboard to add the Trailers/Shipping Docs number. routemate Installation & Connection routemate Trailers/Shipping Docs are also available through the Logs folder. Here are the steps you should follow: 1. 2. 3. From your Dashboard view, tap the Select Logs. Tap the log at the top of the list. icon. Installation & Connection 4. routemate Tap Other to see the Trailers and Shipping Docs field. Ready to Drive! Once youve completed all of the pre-trip tasks in this section, youre ready to drive. When your vehicle is moving at 5 MPH or greater, your duty status will automatically switch to Driving, in accordance with the ELD mandate. Installation & Connection routemate Record Hours of Service 1. When your vehicle reaches 5 MPH or greater, RouteMate indicates that the vehicle is In Motion, and your duty status will automatically change to Driving. 3. 4. 2.