Stoneridge OPTAC Manual de usuario

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OPTAC Download Tool

User Manual

Help-line Telephone Number: 0870 887 9202

E-Mail: optac@stoneridge.com

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TERMINOLOGY............................................................................... 4

INTRODUCTION.............................................................................. 4

2.1

What does the OPTAC Download Tool do ?.......................................................... 4

2.2

With which VU Types can the Tool be used ?........................................................ 4

PREPARATION FOR USE............................................................... 4

3.1

Power Supply......................................................................................................... 4

3.2

Connectors. ........................................................................................................... 5

3.3

Functions of the Buttons ........................................................................................ 5

3.4

Switching On/Off.................................................................................................... 5

3.5

Programmable Button............................................................................................ 6

3.6

Downloading .......................................................................................................... 6

3.6.1

Performing a VU Download............................................................................ 6

3.6.2

Performing a Smartcard Download. ............................................................... 8

3.7

Uploading ............................................................................................................ 10

3.8

Special Function Download.................................................................................. 11

3.9

Copying data to a memory stick........................................................................... 14

3.10

Mounting the Security Cradle............................................................................... 16

3.11

Problem Solving................................................................................................... 18

UPGRADING THE OPTAC DOWNLOAD TOOL............................ 18

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FIGURE 1: OPTAC DOWNLOAD TOOL OUTLINE

USB

Connector

Smart Card Slot

Connector

Download

Indicators

Smartcard Download

button

Full tachograph

download button

Partial tachograph

download button

On/Off/Programmable

function button

Battery life

Indicator

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1 TERMINOLOGY

•VU: A digital tachograph which records driver and vehicle information and is used to control the

driver's legal hours of work.

In the European Union, this label indicates that this product should not be disposed of with household

waste.

Is should be deposited at an appropriate facility to enable recovery and recycling.

This product may be returned to the distributor in your country for recycling, or in the UK, returned

directly to Stoneridge Electronics, Charles Bowman Avenue, Dundee, DD4 9UB

2 INTRODUCTION

2.1 What does the OPTAC Download Tool do ?

•The OPTAC Download Tool is a flexible device designed to work with data from a VU (Vehicle

Unit/ Digital Tachograph), driver and workshop smartcards. The main functions are:

•Downloads data from the VU (Digital Tachograph).

•Downloads data from driver and workshop Smartcards.

•Copies the data in the download tool to a memory stick.

•Interfaces with the OPTAC software range.

•Can typically store 20 full VU downloads or 500 smart cards.

2.2 With which VU Types can the Tool be used ?

The OPTAC Download Tool can be used with all Type Approved VU’s.

3 PREPARATION FOR USE

3.1 Power Supply

The OPTAC Tool is powered by 2 x AA batteries. To insert the batteries, remove the battery cover

on the rear of the Download Tool and insert as indicated in the battery compartment. Replace the

battery cover.

When the unit is switched on, the light next to the battery symbol , will show the battery power

status.

If the batteries are running low, the light will flash red. If the batteries are sufficiently charged the

light will be shown as flashing green.

Please note downloads should only be performed when the batteries are sufficiently charged.

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3.2 Connectors.

The OPTAC Tool has one slot at the top of the unit and connectors on the left and right hand

sides.

A. Smart card slot. For reading data from driver and workshop smart cards.

B. VU Download Connector. For reading data from the VU using the cable supplied

C. USB Connector. For uploading the download tools contents to the PC using the cable supplied, or

copying the contents to a memory stick.

3.3 Functions of the Buttons

Smartcard - Download data from driver and workshop smart cards.

Partial VU download - Download data since the last VU download.

Full VU download - Download the full VU memory

Power/Programmable - Used for turning the Download Tool on/off, to copy the data

to a memory stick or to perform a special download.

3.4 Switching On/Off

To switch on the OPTAC Download Tool, press and hold the above Power button on the Tool for

approx 3 seconds until the battery indication light displays green or red. The battery light will

remain flashing until the Download Tool is used or it is switched off. The Download Tool will give

an audible sound when the unit switches on.

To switch off the unit press and hold the Power button for approx 3 seconds. The Download Tool

will give an audible sound when the unit switches off.

If no user interaction takes place with the OPTAC Download Tool for a period of 1 hour, the tool

will automatically switch off. This is a power saving feature.

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3.5 Programmable Button

Once the OPTAC tool is powered up this Button can be used for special functions.

If a memory stick is inserted and this Button is pressed, the Download Tool will copy its contents to

a memory stick.

If a memory stick is not inserted and this Button is pressed, the tool will perform a special

download, please ensure the VU Cable is attached when performing Special Downloads from the

VU. The software to configure the programmable button is currently only available as part of the

OPTAC Fleet Viewer software.

3.6 Downloading

This section will illustrate how to perform a VU or Smartcard download.

Before performing a VU Download, please ensure a valid Company or Workshop card is inserted

into the VU.

3.6.1 Performing a VU Download.

1. Insert the VU cable into the VU connector socket B of the Download Tool.

2. Insert the other end of the VU cable into the download connector of the VU.

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3. Switch on the Download Tool (Press and hold the Power Button for approximately 3 seconds)

4. Press the Button for a Full VU download, or the Button for a partial download.

5. As the download is performing the green lights will flash back and forth. Please allocate plenty

of time when performing VU Downloads as considerably more information is being handled than

when performing a smart card download.

6. If the download is successful a static green light will remain above the VU button that was

pressed.

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7. If the download fails the light above the VU button that was pressed will be red.

3.6.2 Performing a Smartcard Download.

1. Switch on the Download Tool (Press and hold the Power BUTTON for approximately 3

seconds).

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2. Insert the Smartcard into the Download Tool into the smartcard slot. Ensure the chip on the

card is face up and pointing down (as displayed in the image on the Download Tools Smartcard

slot)

3. Press the Smartcard download button.

4. As the download is performing the green lights will flash back and forth.

5. If the download is successful a static green light will remain above the Smartcard Button that

was pressed.

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6. If the download fails the LED above the Smartcard Button that was pressed will be red.

3.7 Uploading

This section will illustrate how to transfer the data from the Download Tool to your computer

1. Insert the USB cable into socket C of the Download Tool.

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