User manual for "TheTMS ELD Product Solution"

Below you will find the vendor-provided user manual for the ELD product "TheTMS ELD Product Solution".

For vendor contact details and additional devices from the same company, see their page THETMS Inc.

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TheTMS ELD User
Manual
1  Last update: 2018/01/05
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Table of Contents
Using the ELD APP .................................................................................................................................... 1
Installation of Hardware ......................................................................................................................... 2
Downloading TheTMS App & Signing In ................................................................................................. 6
Setting & Changing Duty Status .............................................................................................................. 9
Adding a Exemption ............................................................................................................................. 13
View & Edit Logs .................................................................................................................................. 14
Reconnecting Bluetooth Mid Shift ........................................................................................................ 18
Roadside DOT Inspection Mode............................................................................................................ 19
Creating a Driver Vehicle Inspection Report ......................................................................................... 20
Errors in the APP ................................................................................................................................. 21
Logging Out of the App @ End of Day .................................................................................................. 23
Switching Smart Devices....................................................................................................................... 24
Updating Firmware On IOSix Device .................................................................................................... 26
Administrator Portal Set Up ..................................................................................................................... 27
Driver Set Up ....................................................................................................................................... 29
Adding & Editing Tractor/Truck.............................................................................................................. 32
Adding & Editing Trailer Information ...................................................................................................... 35
Using the Administrator Panel ................................................................................................................ 37
Searching Driver Logs & Making Edits .................................................................................................. 38
Track & Trace Features ........................................................................................................................ 44
Running IFTA/IIRP Reports .................................................................................................................. 49

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Using the ELD APP
Customer Service and Support can be reached at 866-895-0180 Option 2 & by
Email at [email protected]

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Installation of Hardware
1. First step is to take inventory of the package that you are trying to install:
 ELD Hardware Device (Black Box or the Black Circle
 RS232 Cord (Only Needed for Black Box) with J-Bus or OBDII connection (Only needed for
Black Circle)
 TheTMS ELD User Manual
 2 Sided Tape (Only needed for Black Box ELD)
 TheTMS ELD compliance sticker
2. If any item is missing from Inventory please contact support at [email protected] or call
866-895-0180 to order replacement piece
3. Locate the J-Bus Terminal or diagnostic port within the cabin of the Vehicle - Can be located on the
or under the dash to the right of the steering column or on the floor next to the driver side seat

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4. Now that the diagnostic port has been located attach the cord to the ELD Hardware (if you have the
black box or OBD2 Connection Cord is needed)  next attach the cord to the diagnostic port 
Confirm the set up of the on arrangements as you will need to contact support if the chord does not
match the correct pinout. (6 Pin, 9 Pin, OBDII)

OR

5.  Once connection is made if applicable run wire to top of the dash and place tape and secure device
to the stop of the dash  if unit is plugged on the floor outlet secure ELD device via tape to the
sidewall of the cabin (Not Necessary for Circle ELD devices)

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6. To make sure that the unit has been installed correctly  you must link the unit to be a paired device
to the smart device you will be using for the driver interface. To do this you must navigate to the
settings icon on you device (looks like a gear), click on the setting icon & navigate to the Bluetooth
setting, Click on Bluetooth, Once in the bluetooth screen turn on blue tooth and search for new
available devices, Keep searching until a device starting in VNA or ONEISX appears, Click on the
device to connect the ELD device, Once the device is paired turn off blue tooth and exit to the home
screen and sign in to the app. NOT NECESSARY WITH Circle ELD Equipment,
7. To Make sure Circle ELD is installed correctly make sure that a green light is blinking

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You have Successfully installed the Hardware in the Vehicle

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Downloading TheTMS App & Signing In
1. TheTMS ELD App can be found in three places, Click Get then hit Install
 The App Store (Search for TheTMS ELD) Itunes.apple.com/us
 Google Play (Search for TheTMS ELD) www.playgoogle.com/

 Download the App at T-tms.com
2. Sign into the App
 Navigate to the T

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