Garmin ELOG Owner's Manual - Introduction
Introduction
WARNING
See the
Important Safety and Product Information
guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
Device Overview
À
Rubber cap
Lift to reveal the pairing button and USB port.
Á
Pairing
button
Hold to activate pairing mode.
USB port
Transfers files to a USB storage device.
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Light ring
Illuminates light blue when the device receives
power.
Flashes dark blue when the device is in pairing
mode.
Illuminates dark blue when connected using
Bluetooth
®
wireless technology.
Illuminates green when a USB transfer is ready.
Illuminates red and flashes when an error is
detected.
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Lock ring
Secures the device to the vehicle diagnostic port or
adapter cable.
Installation
WARNING
When installing the device in a vehicle, install the device
securely so it does not interfere with the vehicle operating
controls, such as the foot pedals, or the driver's feet.
Interference with the vehicle operating controls or feet can result
in a collision, which could result in injury or death.
The Garmin eLog device connects to the diagnostic port on your
vehicle. The location of the diagnostic port varies in different
vehicles. See your vehicle owner's manual for more information.
Installing the Device in a J1939 Port
1
Turn off your vehicle.
2
Connect the device to the 9-pin diagnostic port
À
on your
vehicle.
NOTE:
The arrow on the lock ring
Á
must align with the
channel on the vehicle diagnostic port.
3
Turn the lock ring clockwise until it locks into the diagnostic
port.
Installing the Device in a J1708 Port
1
Turn off your vehicle.
2
Connect the device to the 9-pin side of the adapter cable
À
included with your device.
NOTE:
The arrow on the lock ring
Á
must align with the
channel on the adapter cable.
3
Turn the device lock ring clockwise until it locks into the
adapter cable.
4
Connect the 6-pin side of the adapter cable to the J1708 port
on your vehicle.
NOTE:
The arrow on the adapter lock ring
Ã
must align with
the channel on the J1708 port.
5
Turn the lock ring clockwise until it locks into the vehicle port.
Setting Up Your Device
You must set up and pair your Garmin eLog adapter with the
Garmin eLog app in order to use the device.
1
From the app store on your mobile device, install and open
the Garmin eLog app.
2
On your mobile device, follow the on-screen instructions to
set up and configure the Garmin eLog system.
NOTE:
Until you complete the setup process, the device has
limited functionality and you may not be in compliance with
FMCSA regulations.
Daily Operation Guidelines
The following points are guidelines to follow when using the
Garmin eLog system. Your motor carrier may have different
operation requirements. Follow your motor carrier's
recommendations for daily operation.
• Verify the mobile device hosting the Garmin eLog app is
securely mounted in the vehicle and that the screen is visible
from a normal seated position.
• Verify Bluetooth wireless technology and location services
are enabled on your mobile device at all times while using the
Garmin eLog adapter.
• Verify the Garmin eLog app is running on your compatible
mobile device and the Garmin eLog adapter is secured to the
vehicle diagnostic port before starting the vehicle
(
).
• Log in to the Garmin eLog app at the start of each day.
• Review and claim any logs recorded for an unidentified
driver, if applicable.
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