The digiDL-H is our remote download product, designed to streamline the process of downloading tachograph files, providing you with real-time DDS (Driver Decision Support) data, as well as establishing itself as a hub for other current and future Tachosys products. The digiDL-H provides an efficient and reliable solution for fleet managers by enabling them to keep on top of tachograph compliance without spending valuable time physically accessing each vehicle or chasing drivers.

Key Features

• Remote Download on Your Schedule: The digiDL-H allows you to remotely download both the vehicle unit and the driver card files (driver card must be present at the time of download) on the day(s) that you choose. It’s a great option to reduce time spent manually downloading the files as you no longer need to visit the vehicle or even have it available at the depot nor chase your drivers for their card downloads.
• A Hub of Possibilities: The ‘H’ with digiDL-H stands for hub because it generates its own secure local network to collect data from additional devices and sensors around the vehicle. We currently offer tagMOD as an add-on product that connects to the DL-H and sends the data it collects from Bluetooth tags and sensors that are installed around the vehicle. It will also support future Tachosys products.
• Real-time Driver Decision Data: The device not only caters for your tachograph download needs, but also provides a real-time stream of data back to your analysis provider allowing you to see drive times and availability as well as rest requirements and any time-related warnings (ie exceeding 4h30 of continuous driving).
• Secure Connection Using top-end AES-256 encryption means that your data is securely transferred directly from the device to the digicentral server and made available to you by your analysis provider, minimising the risk of data loss and breaches.

How does it work?

The digiDL-H is pre-configured by your analysis provider using a 4G SIM card to ensure your data is sent directly to your account. The device is installed in the vehicle using our Enhanced Tacho Cable (ETC) which makes installation quick and simple and reduces installer costs. Once installed, the device will make its connection to the digicentral server where it will collect the download schedule, any firmware updates and automatically handles the remote authentication with your company card.

We want to make sure that every part of the process is as seamless as possible, which is why alongside the ETC cable loom, we’ve also created the digicard-hotel. This is a dedicated product for analysis providers that manages the remote authentication of multiple company cards. The digicard-hotel’s job is to keep your tachographs unlocked and ready for each vehicle unit download to take place. This process all happens behind the scenes within seconds, providing there is an active connection (ie the device is connected and online).

The digiDL-H will then work to keep the tachograph unlocked, ensuring that the downloads take place according to their schedules. The vehicle unit and driver card schedules are defined separately meaning the DL-H is able to download multiple driver card files throughout the day.

Is it right for me?

The digiDL-H is ideal for fleet managers who want to operate as efficiently as possible. It’s particularly beneficial for fleets or businesses with 10 or more vehicles and even more so for those managing multiple depot locations or vehicles that are away from the depot for longer periods of time. The overheads associated with manual downloads including product costs, staffing and the logistical challenges of coordinating drivers and vehicles, can be weighed against the higher initial investment in remote download products. However, within the first few years you will begin to see the savings and immediately benefit from the simplicity of managing a fleet where tachograph files are downloaded automatically, making remote download a highly cost-effective solution.

For more details, visit the digiDL-H product page, or speak to one of our resellers to make your purchase.