A digital tachograph is a mandatory component of vehicle equipment. It is a legally required device in many countries, particularly in road transport, to ensure road safety and comply with regulations regarding driver working and rest times. Its primary function is to monitor and record the driver's working hours and the vehicle's movement, i.e.:
- Records the number of kilometers traveled by the vehicle
- Current/section speed of the vehicle
- Working hours / On-call times / driver shifts
- Work breaks and daily rest periods
How do you choose the right digital tachograph for your car?
The selection of the appropriate digital tachograph is determined by several guidelines. It is important to consider:
1. Vehicle brand
2. Year of manufacture of the vehicle
3. Transmission type (automatic / manual)
4. Previous device number – if replacing with a higher model.
5. Type of previous device (if replacing a tachograph)
- If a vehicle already has a tachograph installed and needs to be replaced, we need to check the following data:
- Possible type of VDO kit included - tachograph, antenna, cable
- What type of DSRC antenna module is required - external or internal
- ADR type designation
- CAN1 bus speed
- CAN2 bus speed
- Tachograph supply voltage
- Lighting source for tachographs
In addition, every tachograph should comply with the currently applicable regulations. The European Union has issued detailed regulations for tachographs that must be complied with by all heavy goods vehicles above a certain permissible total weight.
Buy a digital tachograph from Merkol!
Installing or replacing a tachograph is no easy task. The replacement process should be carried out by specialized tachograph services: they have the appropriate technical resources and a trained team. We also advise against purchasing tachographs from various dubious auctions or marketplaces. We recommend purchasing a tachograph from authorized representatives.
In the Merkol online shop you will find digital tachographs 3.0A and second generation tachographs 4.1 from VDO.
Tachographs (devices) are available individually and as complete sets: tachograph, DSRC antenna, DSRC RF cable and DSRC antenna cover.
VDO (Continental) tachographs are among the most popular on the market and offer several key features that make them the best choice for many transport companies and drivers. Here are their key benefits:
• Innovation and compliance
• Reliability and durability
• Easy operation for drivers
• Fast data download and remote support
• Service and technical support at many locations in Europe
Installing or replacing a tachograph is no easy task. The replacement process should be carried out by specialized tachograph services: they have the appropriate technical resources and a trained team. We also advise against purchasing tachographs from various dubious auctions or marketplaces. We recommend purchasing a tachograph from authorized representatives.
In the Merkol online shop you will find digital tachographs 3.0A and second generation tachographs 4.1 from VDO.
Tachographs (devices) are available individually and as complete sets: tachograph, DSRC antenna, DSRC RF cable and DSRC antenna cover.
VDO (Continental) tachographs are among the most popular on the market and offer several key features that make them the best choice for many transport companies and drivers. Here are their key benefits:
• Innovation and compliance
• Reliability and durability
• Easy operation for drivers
• Fast data download and remote support
Not sure which tachograph is right for your vehicle? Contact our specialists . Remember to include the key information in your message: vehicle make/year and transmission type.
Would you like to order a larger quantity of tachographs? Contact us and we'll agree on a price that suits you.
