The improved Digifob now uses a rechargeable Lithium for longer battery life, a larger and brighter OLED screen and the 2 button interface allows users to scroll through summarised data more readily. The data is represented logically and uses industry standard symbols.
The Digifob starts displaying data from the Driver Card in as little as 4 seconds. The user is notified of all infringements as they occur within the data in chronological order.
Features:
- Lithium battery with USB charging
- Bright OLED screen - excellent for low light conditions
- USB connection to PC
- Acts as USB card reader
- Two button control
- Battery indicator
- Robust Case
The Digifob gains a Lithium battery which can be charged by any PC / Laptop or standard USB Charger. The same PC connection allows you to read a Driver Card directly from the Digifob to your PC for purposes of archiving or further analysis (Software Required).
Avoiding Infringements
The Digifob contains a comprehensive EU Rules engine. It is the same technology used by many enforcement authorities across Europe.
Driver Safety and Working Time
By using the Digifob Drivers and Driver Managers can consistently check driver compliance with EU regulations and in turn ensure that they and other road users are safe.
Digifob Functionality
| Displayed |
Description |
| Daily Drive |
How much drive performed today and how much driving is left taking into account reductions |
| Daily Rest Due |
Advises the date/time that the next daily rest is due by taking into account any Daily Rest Reductions |
| Week Summary |
Displays drive and work time between the dates specified |
| Weekly Rest |
Displays the start date/time of a continuous period of rest greater than 24 hours and less than 7 days and its duration |
| Long Activity |
Identifies a period of activity considered to be out of the ordinary perhaps caused by incorrect mode selection |
| Inactive |
A period of inactivity of 7 or more days. The date/time displayed refers to the start of the period |
| Infringements |
|
| Driving Break |
Insufficient break(s) taken in driving of 4hrs 30mins or more. Date/time refers to the start of a period of Drive which followed a valid Break or Daily Rest. The last 3 attempted breaks are shown |
| Daily Rest |
Daily Rest Infringement; Insufficient rest has been taken in the last 24hr period the date/time displayed refers to the start of the relevant shift |
| Daily Drive |
Daily Driving Infringement; the Daily Driving limit of 9 hours (10 hours if an extension is available) has been exceeded. The limit in force and the driving time are displayed |
| Weekly Rest |
Weekly Rest Infringement; insufficient rest after 6, 24 hour periods following the previous Weekly Rest. Date/time shows the start of the 6 periods. Rests in excess of 45 hours and 24 hours are indicated |
| Weekly Drive |
Weekly Drive Limit Infringement; more than 56 hours of driving has been recorded in a calendar week. Date shows the week start |
| 2 Weekly Drive |
Fortnightly Drive Limit Infringement; more than 90 hours of driving has been recorded in 2 calendar weeks. Date shows the fortnight start |
- It can be an important tool for Transport Managers when assessing temporary drivers before they commence driving
- The Digifob incorporates recommended improvements collected from fans over the last 4 years and takes the Digifob concept to a whole new level helping many more drivers and managers get to grips with EU Drivers Hours Law
- Please view the easy to use User Guide (attached)
- Please note: it is not advised to charge your Digifob in the cab. To charge your device we recommend connecting it to your computer via a USB Lead
Not compatible with Apple Macs
As a Driver how does the Digifob benefit me?
It is quite difficult as a driver to assess whether you are consistently complying with Driver Hours Law. If you drive for a company it may be several weeks before you realise you have infringed one or more of the EU rules. Digifob gives drivers an instant summary of driving times together with information on any infringements which should help you to understand how to avoid such occurrences in the future. The same basic technology is used by Police officers in the UK for checking Driver Cards.
I manage Drivers, is the Digifob useful to me?
Whilst clearly we recommend full and regular analysis of your Driver data there are circumstances where you will want to spot check drivers particularly part time or agency drivers. Digifob will allow you to quickly check available driving time and Drivers Hours issues. It is very useful as a training tool for drivers and can also be used as a card reader when connected to your PC.
How configurable is the Digifob?
The Digifob has a settings menu which allows you to filter the information you view and set the required language. You can also download the free companion software which allows you to connect the Digifob to your PC and configure settings more easily.
What if Digifob requires a software update?
From time to time if Driver Card or Drivers Hours specifications change it may be necessary to issue new firmware. Firmware updates are published at www.tachosys.com and can be easily loaded via the free Digifob companion application. Operating system changes may also require that the Digifob companion application be updated. These upgrades will be published on the same website.