DSRC remote monitoring of tachographs

Regulation (EU) No 165/2014 stipulates that tachographs must have a remote communication function that enables the staff of the competent control authorities to read tachograph information from passing vehicles using remote early detection communication readers (REDCR). These are specifically readers that are connected wirelessly via CEN 5.8 GHz Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) interfaces. This function serves exclusively as a pre-filter to select vehicles for more detailed inspection.

Data security

Access to the transmitted data is restricted to the competent control authorities authorised to investigate infringements of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006 and Regulation (EU) No 165/2014, and to workshops, insofar as this is necessary to verify the proper functioning of the tachograph. The data exchanged during communication is limited to information necessary for carrying out targeted checks on vehicles with potentially tampered or misused tachographs.

Communication between the tachograph and the reading device is encrypted, and access to the data is restricted to holders of second-generation control cards.

The TEKSON brand offers several options for remote tachograph monitoring (RTM) for preselection control scenarios at full vehicle speed::

• DSRC RTM RP Light – Based on the VDO Continental DSRC transmitter/receiver, including the Perfect Driver app for Android
• DSRC RTM RP – based on the VDO Continental DSRC transmitter/receiver, including Perfect Drive
• DSRC RTM HS – based on the Q-free transmitter/receiver, including the Perfect Driver app for Android and PresTacho for Windows
• DSRC RTM Visual – Based on the Q-free transmitter/receiver, including the Perfect Driver app for Android and PresTacho for Windows with optional visualisation of up to two cameras.

1. DSRC RTM RP Light

Remote monitoring system for tachographs based on the Android app Perfect Driver in conjunction with a VDO antenna. The system is designed to read RTM data from vehicles travelling at normal speeds. The antenna is either mounted on the test vehicle (dynamic control scenario up to 120 km/h) or on a tripod (roadside check). Ideal for random control scenarios.

• Communication between the VDO transmitter/receiver and the Perfect Driver app takes place via Bluetooth.
• Automatic analysis of RTM data and creation of a DSRC RTM report in .pdf format possible.

2. DSRC RTM RP

System based on PresTacho Windows software and the Android app Perfect Driver, designed to read RTM data from vehicles travelling at normal speeds. The transmitter/receiver is mounted either on the test vehicle or on a tripod.

• With the option of connecting a camera to visualise the vehicles that have been read.
• System connection via Wi-Fi or cable. Remote access possible via GSM connection (OpenVPN Connect).
• Automatic analysis of RTM data and creation of a DSRC RTM report in .pdf format available for both applications.
• DSRC data history for the last 3 hours and simultaneous access for multiple users.

3. DSRC RTM HS & Visual

System based on PresTacho Windows software and the Android app Perfect Driver, designed for various control scenarios with vehicle speeds of over 200 km/h: roadside checks (tripod), dynamic checks (authority vehicle), permanent 24/7 preselection (e.g. on road bridges).

• System connection via Wi-Fi or cable. Remote access possible via GSM connection (OpenVPN Connect).
• The antenna can be mounted on or inside a test vehicle (e.g. behind the car windscreen), on a tripod or on road bridges for permanent stationary checks. Depending on requirements and the selected control scenario, the system can use up to two cameras to visualise passing vehicles – vehicle front and vehicle side.
• Automatic analysis of RTM data and creation of a DSRC RTM report in .pdf format available for both applications.
• DSRC data history for the last 3 hours and simultaneous access for multiple users.

More about TEKSON-Apps
PresTacho-Software

DSRC RTM preselection programme for Windows with automatic RTM filter settings. The programme runs from a desktop workstation without requiring any software installation. Compatible with various DSRC transmitters/receivers. The data between the DSRC transmitter/receiver and the inspector's workstation is transmitted in encrypted form. An employee of the responsible control authority gains access to the system by logging into the PresTacho software with the second generation control card. DSRC RTM report available in .pdf format.

Perfect Driver application

DSRC RTM preselection application for Android with automatic RTM filter settings. Perfect Driver can be run as a background app, allowing the Android smartphone or tablet to be used for other applications/activities at the same time. Compatible with various DSRC transmitters/receivers. The data between the DSRC transmitter/receiver and the inspector's workstation is transmitted in encrypted form. An employee of the responsible control authority gains access to the system by logging into Perfect Driver with the second-generation control card. DSRC RTM report available in .pdf format.

REST API interface

It is possible to integrate TEKSON DSRC RTM into external systems by providing a REST API interface. Each set can activate such a service, which allows data from the system to be downloaded in the form of a data packet that comes directly from the tachograph (encrypted) or is decoded by our system using the SCR-DSRC reader while a 2nd generation control card is inserted. It is also possible to download photos of passing vehicles captured by the system.

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CONTACT

CONTACT

tel. +48 / 508 681 999
e-mail: dsrc@tekson.eu