Tachograph simulator video
Watch the digital tachograph VDO DTCO 4.1b in action. In this demo you see card insertion, manual entry, driving and rest times, warnings and printouts, exactly like on the real device. Then practice yourself, in the browser or as an app.
Seeing how the digital tachograph works is the fastest way to learn it. In this video the VYS Tacho simulator of the VDO DTCO 4.1b is running: the display fonts and pictograms are taken 1:1 from the manufacturer manual and every action follows the official flow. After the video you open the simulator and do exactly the same steps yourself, without a truck.
What you see in the video
Card and manual entry
Insert a driver card, the card-read bar and the full manual entry with start and end country.
Driving and rest times
Continuous driving time with the 4h15/4h30 warnings, daily driving time and the EU split break, counting live.
Warnings and printouts
Warnings with fault codes and the printouts (24h, event, vehicle) on a paper strip.
Frequently asked questions
Which tachograph is shown in the video?
The VDO DTCO 4.1b, rebuilt 1:1 from the manufacturer manual. The simulator also includes a Stoneridge SE5000 (Smart Tacho 2).
Can I practice myself after the video?
Yes. Click "Open the simulator" and do exactly the same actions yourself, in the browser or as an iOS/Android app.
Do I need a truck or a card?
No. Everything happens in the simulator; you choose the cards and actions yourself, without real hardware.
Is the video in other languages?
The simulator itself is switchable in 9 languages, in the app and in the tacho menu, just like on the real device.
Open the tachograph simulator
Done watching? Practice the digital tachograph yourself now, in your browser or app.
Open the simulator