The second phase of changes due October 2012 to the specification (first phase in October 2011) looks to increase security. To detect tampering, information from an independent motion sensor will be checked against the vehicle unit and nay discrepancies will be logged and reported as motion conflict events. Mandatory upgrade or retrofitment is not required.

Extracted from Commercial Motor Magazine

European legislation amends the technical specification of the digital tachograph. The changes include an increase in the number of company locks from 20 to 255; alterations to the way in which driving and other activity is recorded; and the introduction of common test specifications for printout paper in 2011. To detect tampering, information from the motion sensor will be checked against vehicle data and any discrepancies will be logged as faults from 2012.

Extracted from Freight

European legislation amends the technical specification of the digital tachograph. This includes an increase in the number of company locks from 20 to 255, changes to the way in which driving and activity is recorded, and establishes common test specifications for printout paper in October 2011. To detect tampering, information from the motion sensor will be checked against vehicle data, and any discrepancies will be logged as faults from October 2012.

Extracted from Commercial Motor