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How is the tachograph used?

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Checks and maintenance

To use the tachograph, you must first insert the tachograph card into the appropriate slot with the chip facing inward: this way, the device will record the time that has passed since the last break until the moment the card was inserted. Now you can confirm with the OK button and you will need to wait for the instrument to record the data; after finishing work, you can press button 1 to indicate that the driving time has ended. Then you can also wait for the instrument to record the data, and finally turn everything off.

Posted on 20 January 2026 by ScegliAuto

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