Tachodisc In The News
Tachodisc lead the remote revolution
COACH & BUS WEEK TACHO FEATURE
Tachodisc is the first company to successfully implement the innovative new DigiDL remote downloading technology in a live commercial vehicle environment.
The DigiDL sets a new standard for remote tachograph download technology, and enables operators to transfer data from a vehicle remotely in order to reduce the time and money spent on periodic data downloads.
The GPRS device also negates the logistical problems posed by the need to capture data manually at several geographical locations – which can result in legally required data going missing. Interestingly for the bus and coach market the GPRS unit can also transfer data from any location in Europe which supports its internal SIM.
Karen Crispe, Tachodisc’s Managing Director explains: “Customers simply set a download schedule online for each vehicle, and the DigiDL will automatically download driver’s cards and the VU as per the times programmed. Via GPRS, the data is then wirelessly transmitted to Tachodisc’s server where it is safely hosted in a protected environment. Operators can then access and analyse the data via Tachodisc’s analysis software programme.”
“Our customers have all commented that ‘you cannot put a price on legal compliance, but the DigiDLs have literally removed the headache of downloading data from drivers cards and vehicles that are spread all over the country.’ Such has been the success of the first trials that customers are even retro-fitting the DigiDLs on all vehicles within their fleet with a 59-registration plate and above, as well as on all new vehicles procured.”
The DigiDL, which is permanently wired to the rear of the tachograph, is being offered by Tachodisc as one all-encompassing package, from point of order through to fitment and management of data. “This simple process provides customers with all the benefits of remote downloading with relatively little financial investment or IT infrastructure required,” added Karen.
Being the first to have ‘real’ experience of fully integrating the DigiDLs has resulted in many companies, both freight and bus and coach operators, talking to Tachodisc about this unique technology and how the company can support the installation and integrate it with the company’s analysis software.
Tachodisc’s analysis software utilises the latest advancements in IT, and is one of the most cost competitive systems available to operators who want to carry out analogue and digital analysis for both Drivers’ Hours Law and Road Transport Directive in one operation. And, unlike some other providers, Tachodisc’s fees are all- inclusive, with no hidden costs.
For further information on the DigiDL, please telephone Tachodisc 01925 283328, email sales@tachodisc.co.uk or visit www.tachodisc.co.uk.
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