GARMIN ELOG ™ Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Introduction......................................1 Device Overview...................................... 1 Installation............................................... 1 Setting Up Your Garmin eLog Adapter.................................................... 3 Daily Operation Guidelines..................... 3 The light ring on my adapter is flashing red.......................................................... 15 I forgot to change my duty status........
Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Device Overview Rubber cap. Lift to reveal the pairing button and USB port. Pairing button. Hold to activate pairing mode. USB port. Transfers files to a USB storage device. Light ring. Illuminates light blue when the device receives power. Flashes dark blue when the device is in pairing mode.
Installing the Device in a J1939 Port 1 Turn off your vehicle. 2 Connect the device to the 9-pin diagnostic port NOTE: The arrow on the lock ring on your vehicle. must align with the channel on the vehicle diagnostic port. 3 Turn the lock ring clockwise until it locks into the diagnostic port. Installing the Device in a J1708 Port 1 Turn off your vehicle. 2 Connect the device to the 9-pin side of the adapter cable included with your device.
4 Connect the 6-pin side of the adapter cable to the J1708 port on your vehicle. NOTE: The arrow on the adapter lock ring must align with the channel on the J1708 port. 5 Turn the lock ring clockwise until it locks into the vehicle port. Setting Up Your Garmin eLog Adapter You must set up and pair your Garmin eLog adapter with the Garmin eLog app in order to be in compliance with FMCSA ELD regulations. 1 Select an option: • From the app store on your mobile device, install and open the Garmin eLog app.
Starting a Drive Each time you drive your vehicle, you should complete these actions to ensure your hours of service information is recorded correctly. 1 Verify the Garmin eLog adapter is secured to the vehicle diagnostic port. 2 Open the Garmin eLog app, and log in as the driver. 3 Start your vehicle. 4 Before you start driving, change your duty status in the Garmin eLog app. The Garmin eLog adapter syncs with the Garmin eLog app and records ELD Records of Duty Service (RODS) automatically.
Garmin eLog App Overview The name of the active driver. Select to change duty status. Diagnostic and malfunction indicator. Select to view detailed information about diagnostic or malfunc tion alerts (Viewing Diagnostics and Malfunctions, page 11). Select to record adverse conditions, create a Records of Duty Status (RODS) report, or log out. Select to view a chart of your hours of service information. Select to view a summary of currently available on-duty hours. Select to review log information.
Select to certify your logs for the selected day. Select to submit a 24-hour log to your motor carrier. A record of your status for the recorded time period. Select to edit status information and adjust the time. Select to view hours of service information. Select to manage trailer and shipment information or to create a driver vehicle inspection report. Select to view inspection reports and transfer reports to a roadside inspector. Select to view additional system settings.
From the Garmin eLog app, select the icon next to the user who should be listed as the active driver. Changing Duty Status For the most accurate records, you must change your duty status in the Garmin eLog app every time you change your driving status, such as when you start driving, take a break, switch drivers, or change the type of driving you are doing.
Editing a Duty Status Record You can update individual duty status entries to make corrections or updates to your duty status history as allowed by FMCSA regulations. This can be useful if you forget to change your duty status. 1 From the Garmin eLog app, select the duty status record for the affected time period. 2 Select Duty Status. 3 Select the correct duty status for the time period. 4 If necessary, update the start and end times for the duty status entry.
Exporting and Saving a Record of Duty Status (RODS) Report You can create a RODS report so you or your motor carrier can open your records of duty status outside of the Garmin eLog app. 1 From the Garmin eLog app, select > Create RODS Report. 2 If necessary, select Create Additional Graph Grid Report to include a graph grid in your RODS report. 3 Select an option: • To save the report to the internal storage of the device running the Garmin eLog app, select Save Report.
Transferring Data to an Inspector Using a USB Device You can transfer data to a USB mass storage device to provide it to an authorized safety official. The Garmin eLog adapter supports USB mass storage devices formatted using the FAT32 file system. 1 From the Garmin eLog app, select Inspection. 2 Select an option: • For a device with Android, select > Yes. • For an Apple device, select Send Report > Yes. 3 If necessary, enter an annotation. 4 Select USB.
Diagnostics and Malfunctions The Garmin eLog app records malfunctions and diagnostic events when the app detects critical functions that do not conform to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) specifications. When a malfunction is detected, the driver and motor carrier are subject to responsibilities as directed by FMCSA guidelines. Driver Responsibilities • The driver must note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours.
Diagnostic Definitions Power Data Diagnostic Event: The adapter did not receive power, or was not fully functional, for a period of time. 1 Check the vehicle diagnostic port connections. 2 Verify the adapter is firmly plugged into the vehicle diagnostic port. 3 Review all affected driver logs for missing or incorrect data. Engine Synchronization Data Diagnostic Event: The adapter failed to synchronize with the vehicle engine computer to record required engine data for driver logs.
Malfunction Definitions Power Compliance Malfunction: The adapter did not receive power, or was not fully functional, for a period of time. At least 30 minutes of driving time may not have been correctly recorded across all drivers over the past 24 hours. 1 Check the vehicle diagnostic port connections. 2 Verify the adapter is firmly plugged into the vehicle diagnostic port. 3 Review all affected driver logs for missing or incorrect data.
Administrator Functions NOTICE The administrator account is critical for some app functions. Choose an administrator password you can remember, and do not lose the password. The administrator password cannot be recovered without clearing all app data, which causes all recorded Garmin eLog data to be deleted. You must use the administrator account to perform some Garmin eLog app functions, including adding driver profiles, editing driver profiles, and resetting driver passwords.
Updating Device Firmware NOTICE You must keep your device firmware updated to maintain compliance with FMCSA regulations. The Garmin eLog app notifies you when firmware updates for your Garmin eLog adapter are available. Park the vehicle in a safe location with the engine running until the update is complete. NOTE: Do not turn off the engine during the update process. Restoring Data You can restore backed up data from a USB storage device.
Device Information Specifications Operating temperature range From -20° to 55°C (from -4° to 131°F) Radio frequency/protocol 2.4 GHz Bluetooth Input voltage 8-40 V, 1 A DC Device Care NOTICE Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can degrade the life of the product. Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage. Do not use a sharp or abrasive object to clean the device.
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