When a vehicle is transferred between companies, or a new Company Card has been received, it is important to make sure the right company card is locked in.
In the guide, we will tell you how to lock in a Company Card, as well as unlock it. It's actually a pretty simple process!
How To Lock In Company Card: VDO Tachographs
Lock In Company Card
- Insert the Company Card into the tachograph.
- If the Company Card hasn't already been locked in, the tachograph will ask if you want to lock the Company Card in. All you have to do is confirm (using 'enter') to lock the Company Card in.
Lock Out Company Card
- Put the Company Card in the tachograph.
- If already locked in, the tachograph will ask you if you would like to lock the Company Card out. Confirm with enter, and the Company Card will be locked out.
How To Lock In Company Card: Stoneridge Tachographs
Lock In Company Card To Stoneridge Tachograph
- Put the company card in the tachograph and press enter.
- Go down to "Company Card Lock" and press enter.
- Go to "Lock In" and press enter.
Lock Out Company Card To Stoneridge Tachograph
- Put the company card in the tachograph and press enter.
- Go down to "Company Card Lock" and press enter.
- Go to "Lock Out" and press enter.
What Happens If The Wrong Company Card Is Locked In?
By not having the right Company Card locked in, you are not collecting important tachograph data, which can result in fines. The longer it is left, the bigger the fines.
How Automatic Downloads Help
At TachoMagic, we offer remote, automatic tachograph downloads, which makes it obvious when you aren't downloading data. Without a valid Company Card locked into a tachograph, downloads simply cannot be done, meaning there is no data.
As our system will automatically download data from your tachograph units at regular intervals throughout the day (whenever the ignition is on), so it quickly becomes obvious if data isn't being recorded.
On top of this, it means you don't have to wait around for drivers, or vehicles, or do a manual download. It's all done for you!
Locking In Company Card - Rental Vehicle
If you are renting a vehicle, you should treat it as if it is your own. This means you need to continue collecting tachograph data, and ensuring the correct Company Card has been locked in.
Don't forget, when you return the vehicle, you need to lock the Company Card out!
Conclusion - How To Lock In Company Card & Lock Out
Locking in and out a Company Card really is as simple as inserting it, and pressing a couple of buttons!
It is extremely important to make sure you always have the right Company Card locked in, or you won't be recording tachograph data. Failure to do so can lead to fines, which will only increase the longer it's forgotten about!
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About The Author
Simon Theaker
Simon has over 20 years of dealing with tachograph analysis, and the technologies involved.
His in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience have made him a key behind-the-scenes member of the TachoMagic team.
Through his blogs, Simon hopes to make the lives of Fleet Managers easier, as he shares the answers to some of the most common questions he has received.
