User manual for "Alfa ELD (Android)"

Alfa ELD
Android User Guide

+14694452757

alfaeld.com
[email protected]

Table of contents

The eLog Mode

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Connected devices

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Status bars

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ELD Malfunctions

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Off Duty - Personal Conveyance

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On Duty - Yard Move

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Getting stuck in driving status

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Side Menu

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Settings

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Logs

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Switching statuses

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DOT Inspections and Transfer Data option

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Connecting the application to the truck

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Co-driving

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The eLog Mode
According to the FMCSA rules, starting from December 2019, drivers had to stop logging their time using
AOBRD and switch to the ELD (Electronic Logging Device). The servers for every provider have changed
as well; and if the synchronization was not too smooth, some of the past data could have been lost. If this is
the case for you, please email us the paper version of the logbooks that were lost at A
 [email protected] and
we will be glad to assist you with transferring the data.

Connected devices
The system provides a friendly interface for co-drivers. Co-drivers in our system are obligated to log in via
the same application on the same device. Using two different devices with the same PT30 at the same time
will only lead to losing the important data. If you are driving alone but still need to change the device, you
need to perform the following steps:
-

stop and check if the Upload Queue in the Settings is empty (if not, please re-check your
connection and wait until all data is transferred);
log out from the application on device #1;
only after that - log in using device #2.

Status bars
Now you have logged in - you may see the main
features:

STATUS - main menu with your
statuses and time calculations;

Top left corner three lines - sidebar;
MD - malfunctions diagnosis (becomes
red when there are any issues);

LOGS - your logbook, graphs, etc.;

inspections;

Truck - connecting to the truck;

DOT INSPECT - menu for

RULES - current rules;

Flag - selecting your country;

driver;

Your name - the name of the main

Driver icons - menu for swapping/
logging in as co-drivers;

Statuses buttons - interface for
changing the manual statuses or checking your
current status;

the time left.

HOS calculators - calculations of

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ELD Malfunctions

When we check the malfunctions menu - we may face three different types of issues.
GPS signal issues are caused by the corrupted GPS signal and will be fixed once the internet and GPS
connection is established correctly.
You may face the Engine synchronization issues when the ELD does not transfer the data regarding the
odometer/engine hours/speed to the server. It may be fixed by sending the device to the mechanics for
rewiring.
Data recording issues occur when the data gets stuck in the queue and does not get properly sent to the
server. Such data should be deleted or rather pushed through again.
Power Compliance Malfunctions o ccurs when the vehicle moved a t least 30 minutes during the last 24 hours
with this issue. Such cases may be resolved by contacting the mechanic or motor carrier.
When the ELD fails to record Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), T
 iming Malfunction Issue occurs and it
may be fixed automatically.
You may face the Data Transfer Malfunctions in case, when the ELD fails to provide with the UTS records.
The way to fix it is to check the Internet connection.

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Off Duty - Personal Conveyance

PU (Personal Use) may be turned on on the Status page just like any other status. To perform it, you need
to switch to such manual status as Off-Duty, and then select Personal Use below.
You may add a comment both when you are starting this event or ending it (Clear button) and save it.

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On Duty - Yard Move

Yard Move privilege is used for driving at slow speed for small distances. It counts as the On Duty status so
may be turned on only if the driver switches to the On Duty. The driver would have to click Yard Move to
select it.
Then, the driver would have to click Clear to stop the Yard Move event. Both features may be provided
with the comment from the driver in the corresponding section.

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Getting stuck in driving status
If the truck does not completely stop before turning the ignition off - the signal will break and the ELD
would not recognize the end of the driving event. Thus, in this case, the driver would face an issue of getting
stuck in the driving status.
The resolution for that is simple - you will only need to re-start the truck and let the signal reach the servers,
which will take only several seconds.
The Statuses buttons will become active and you would be able to switch to any other manual status that is
needed.

Side Menu

The side menu allows you to enter one of the following:









HOURS OF SERVICE - main pages;
DVIR - page for the IR data;
IFTA - page for fuel purchases data;
SETTINGS - settings page for the user;
TRUCK SETTINGS - page for changing the truck data;
MESSAGES - interface for work chats with other drivers or fleet management;
CONTACT SUPPORT - chat with our Support team;
LOGOUT.

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Settings

Logs

The LOGS tab shows you the daily graph and the events from it listed and described in detail below. The
data may be legally edited, though it only applies to the manual events that are missing or were added
incorrectly. Each day may be viewed by clicking the <> buttons for navigation. Any missing event may be
added with the Insert Event button and any incorrectly edited event may be edited.
Status abbreviations: ON (On duty), OFF (Off duty), PC (Personal Conveyance), CL (Clear), BC (Border
Cross), D (Driving), YM (Yard Move), SB (Sleeper Berth).
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Switching statuses

In order to add the new status - you need to select it on the STATUS page. Once done, you need to fill the
data - location (will be filled automatically but may be changed), shipping documents, trailer #, comment,
etc. As per FMCSA, comments are obligatory in each case, and adding odometer data is obligatory after
some events.

DOT Inspections and Transfer Data option

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The DOT inspect tab has a summary of all your collected data, it will also show you the graph and the full
data regarding truck readings: engine hours, odometer, etc. You may use this tab to transfer your data to
FMCSA during the DOT inspection, sign your logbooks, or view unidentified events.
When you choose the Start Inspection block and press it, you face several options in order to transfer
Data to Safety Official such as: send the data to the email provided by the DOT inspector, send the data
directly to the FMCSA server or to the FMCS email address.

Connecting the application to the truck

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Steps to perform to connect your device to the ELD:
1) Plug the ELD to the truck;
2) Turn on Bluetooth on your smartphone;
3) Click on the truck icon in the application;
4) Select your truck from the list.

Co-driving

Driving as a team makes it necessary to use one application and device for two drivers. The first driver logs
in and clicks on the Drivers icon. After that, the second driver may enter their credentials and log in as well.
After that, they both can use the application. In order to change the main driver in the application - you
should click Swap drivers under the Drivers icon tab.

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