Guidance
Approved equipment for the testing of tachographs
Updated 19 December 2024
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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1. Introduction
This guide sets out the equipment approved by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to test tachographs.
You must make sure all electronic equipment you have for tachograph calibration work has the latest software installed. You’ll be told about the latest software versions by special notices.
DVSA does not accept any liability for any damage to test equipment caused by connecting equipment from different manufacturers.
2. Vehicle testing equipment (roller test rig)
Conventional tachograph calibration rollers are free running rollers, the vehicle transmission is used to drive the rollers at high speeds for calibration work.
Roller brake test (RBT) rollers are permanently engaged to the drive gearbox, the rollers are used to drive the vehicle’s transmission at slow speed for calibration work.
2.1 Roller brake testers
| Manufacturer or supplier | Model or part number | Annex 1C compliant | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| BM Autoteknik A/S | BM12200, BM14200, CTCII - A2C59512185, Bluetooth Interface Box - A2C59512171 | Roller Brake Tester with tachograph conversion, used in conjunction with Continental MTC / CTCII programmer | |
| BM Autoteknik A/S | BM20200, CTCII - A2C59512185, Bluetooth Interface Box - A2C59512171 | Mobile Roller Brake Tester with tachograph conversion, used in conjunction with Continental CTCII programmer | |
| Continental Automotive Trading Ltd | CTCII – A2C59512185, Workshop Tab – A2C59506334, RIM – A2C58512714 | Continental RBT add-on converting Stoneridge 9500 series RBT into a low-speed calibration roller set | |
| Continental Automotive Trading Ltd | CTCII – A2C59512185, Workshop Tab – A2C59506334, RIM – A2C58512714 | Continental RBT add-on converting VLT 1622/33, 16733, 20733 series RBT into a low-speed calibration roller set | |
| Continental Automotive Trading Ltd | Workshop Tab A2C59506334 Workshop tab Software release v 4.2 (1C) RIM - A2C59512714 Speed Sensor X70-160-116-027 Light box 60730295 Light box sensor 60730381 | Yes | Continental RBT add on converting Maha IW7-MBT7250 Euro system RBT into allow speed calibration roller set |
| Maha UK | IW7-MBT7250 Euro RBT | Yes | Maha’s approved system using Semmler TC net Brain: 02211000 Measuring roller: 13000001 Light barrier: 03060011 TC net Brain 1C software v5.63/6.00 TC-Net 1C software for PC v4.6x |
| Phoenix Equipment Ltd | 10-1001 | VLT RBT Tacho Add on Kit - 4 Hole | |
| Phoenix Equipment Ltd | 10-1002 | VLT RBT Tacho Add on Kit - 8 Hole | |
| Phoenix Equipment Ltd | 10-1004 | Nussbaum Arena XL441 RBT Tacho Add On kit | |
| Phoenix Equipment Ltd | 10-1005 | Gemco/Sherpa BPS Twin ATF RBT Tacho Add on Kit | |
| Phoenix Equipment Ltd | 10-1006 | BM AUTOTEKNIK RBT Tacho Add on Kit | |
| Phoenix Equipment Ltd | 10-1024 | VTEQ RBT Tacho Add on kit | |
| Phoenix Equipment Ltd | 10-1025 | Tecalemit RBT Tacho Add on kit | |
| Phoenix Equipment Ltd | 10-1026 | BM AUTOTEKNIK RBT Tacho add on kit - 1100mm | |
| Skillray | Skillray Technology 9600-012ST | Yes | Tachograph calibration add on kit for VLT 16733 and 20733 RBT |
| Skillray | Skillray Technology 9600-023ST | Yes | Tachograph calibration add on kit for all BM Technic RBTs |
| Skillray | 9600-100STVM | Tachograph calibration add on for Vamag C&CP Series | |
| Skillray | 9600-200STMA | Tachograph add on for Maha 1W7 & MBT 7250 | |
| Skillray | 1601-01STSX | Bluetooth add on for 1601 Rolling Road | |
| Stoneridge Electronics Ltd Histron |
9600-10 RBT Add on to be displayed on RBT | Stoneridge RBT add on converting Histron RBT variant number LOAV 3301650/m into calibration roller | |
| Stoneridge Electronics Ltd Sherpa Twin Roller Brake Tester |
9600-22 RBT Add on to be displayed on RBT | Stoneridge RBT Add on conversion for Sherpa RBT Variant number 18.7.V.UK into calibration roller | |
| Stoneridge Electronics Ltd Arena XL RBT |
9600-20 RBT Add on to be displayed on RBT | Stoneridge RBT Add on conversion for Arena XL RBT Variant numbers 431/432, 441/442, 451/452, 461/462 into calibration roller | |
| Stoneridge Electronics Ltd Nussbaum RBT |
9600-20 RBT Add on to be displayed on RBT | Stoneridge RBT Add on conversion for Nussbaum RBT Variant numbers BT610/612, BT620/622,BT640/642, BT650/652 into calibration roller | |
| Stoneridge Electronics Ltd BM Autoteknik RBT |
9600-23 RBT Add on to be displayed on RBT | Stoneridge RBT Add on conversion for BM Test RBT Variant numbers BM 12200 and BM 14200 | |
| Stoneridge Electronics Ltd Bradbury 1090 RBT |
9600-24 RBT Add on to be displayed on RBT | Stoneridge RBT Add on conversion for Bradbury 1090 | |
| Stoneridge Electronics Ltd VLT RBT 16733 and 20733 |
9600-012 RBT Add on to be displayed on RBT | Stoneridge RBT Add on conversion for VLT variant numbers 16733 and 20733 | |
| Stoneridge Electronics Ltd Tecalemit DE9700 |
9600-034 RBT Add on to be displayed on RBT | Stoneridge RBT Add on conversion for Tecalemit RBT DE9700 |
2.2 Roller sets
| Manufacturer or supplier | Model or part number | Annex 1C compliant | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | Type 1601-21 | Electronic Console with Measuring Rollers | |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | 1601-2027-000-001 | Free Running Rollers | |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | 1601-22-000 01 | VDO Rolling Road | |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | 60730275 Type 1601-26 | Electronic Handset Control of Hartridge – Hartridge update | |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | A2C59512185 – above floor A2C59513546 – in ground | CTC II Compact Roller Set | |
| Hartridge | 52075-00 | Equipment wholly manufactured by Hartridge | |
| Hartridge | 52075-02 | Hartridge modification to Clayton CT200 or CT400 Dynamometer | |
| Hartridge | 5205600 and 5207502 | Hartridge ‘lug-down’ smoke tester roll frame and modification kit | |
| Hartridge | 5207506 | All Hartridge units equipped for later conversion to Clayton Dynamometer | |
| Phoenix Equipment Ltd | 10-1010 consists of: 7500-071 /Wireless RR console 7500-051 Rollers with covers 7500-006 Bogey rollers with covers 6400-063 24v 1A PSU 7500-062 Encoder | Rolling road full system | |
| Stoneridge Electronics Ltd | 9500 series | To be used in conjunction with the Stoneridge MKII programmer and plaque showing fitted with 1000 ppr encoder | |
| Stoneridge Electronics Ltd | 9400-010 | Replacement Calibration System for Hartridge Roller Set. Connects wired to Stoneridge MkII programmer and wireless to the Optimo Programmer | |
| Time Instruments Ltd | CD 3 | Tachograph Calibration System, this system replaces the console of the Hartridge rolling road. This equipment is suitable for non-rotating sensors without additional equipment and is also approved for electronic tachograph testing | |
| Time Instruments Ltd | IC 2100 | This system to be used in conjunction with the CD 3 control unit |
3. Tachograph instrument portable drive testing unit
A tester for mechanical tachographs must be available in all centres.
The following are suitable for mechanical and electronic tachographs when used with a suitable pulse adaptor. Only those detailed in the description column are suitable for use with Motometer EGK 100 tachographs.
Some of the programmers listed below have a pre-programmed ‘test chart’ facility, whilst not strictly in accord with Section 9.5 number 2 Tachograph Head Bench Test is fully acceptable.
| Manufacturer or supplier | Model or part number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | 60730270, Type 1601-25 | Calibration Rig (Standard) |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | 60730266, Type 1601-25 | Calibration Rig (Automatic) |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | 60730348, Type 1601-17, A2C59506107 | Calibration Rig |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | 1602-21 | CTC MK 1 Programmer |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | A2C59512185 | CTC MK II Programmer |
| Stoneridge Electronics Ltd | DA 7550 | Tachograph Head Tester |
| Stoneridge Electronics Ltd | 7955-703 | Tachograph Head Tester (Stiller ES3 or ES2/3) |
| Stoneridge Electronics Ltd | 7955-804 | Tachograph Head Tester and power supply |
| Stoneridge Electronics Ltd | 7955-775 | 8400 programmer |
| Stoneridge Electronics Ltd | 7955-850 | Tachograph programmer (Note: this system is suitable for programming VR8400, Kienzle 1314,1318 & 1319 and Motometer EGK100 Tachographs) |
| Stoneridge Electronics Ltd | 7955-976 | Tachograph Programmer MKII (Note: this system is suitable for programming VR8400 & 2400, Kienzle 1314, 1318, 1319 & 1324 and Motometer EGK100 tachographs.) |
| Time Instruments Ltd | UTP10 Max DT, 10.UTP3.0100 | Can be used on Motometer EGK 100 tachographs using suitable cable |
| Time Instruments Ltd | CVSP 82/01 | |
| Time Instruments Ltd | CVSP 180-00 | Comprising CVSP 180-01. Originally supplied by Smiths. |
| Time Instruments Ltd | CVSP 180-02 | |
| Time Instruments Ltd | TDU 100 | |
| Time Instruments Ltd | IPG 10 | Motometer portable drive test unit |
| Time Instruments Ltd | CDP1 | Used in conjunction with the CD3 handset. |
| Time Instruments Ltd | PROTAC | (JAEGER) identified by word “PROTAC” in display when switched on. |
| Time Instruments Ltd | 217500 | Portable Drive Unit |
| Volvo | 999 8208 | HBG10 only for use with EGK100 tachographs. |
4. Clock tester
| Manufacturer or supplier | Model or part number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | 60730319 | Timoscop |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | 60730322, Type 1602-13 | Clock tester |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | 1601-22-000-01, A2C59512185 - CTCII | VDO hand set used with rollers, when installed, details are shown on the front case of the wall mounted Rolling Road Power Supply Interface. |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | Type 1601-26, A2C59512185 - CTCII | Hartridge hand set used with rollers, when installed, details are shown on the front case of the wall mounted Rolling Road Power Supply Interface. |
| Stoneridge Electronics Ltd | 7955-805 | Timometer 4500 |
| Stoneridge Electronics Ltd | 7955-976 | Tachograph programmer MK II |
| Time Instruments Ltd | UTP10 Max DT, 10.UTP3.0100 | Tachograph programmer |
| Time Instruments Ltd | B200 | Vibrograph |
| Time Instruments Ltd | UPG10 | Motometer clock tester |
| Volvo | 999-8208 | HBG10 for Motometer EGK100 tachographs only |
5. Optical record sheet (chart) analyser
| Manufacturer or supplier | Model or part number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | 60754002, Type 1612-02 | Early model |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | 60754016, Type 1612-50 | Early model |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | 60754019, Type 1612-53 | Magnifier for 60754016 |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | 1612-10000000L | Current model |
| Mr Tachograph | OCR – 001 | Tachograph Analyser |
| Mr Tachograph | OCR – 002 | Tachograph Analyser |
| Mr Tachograph | OCR – 003 | Tachograph Chart Analyser |
| Mr Tachograph | OCR – 003/1 | Tachograph Chart Analyser |
| Skillray | STCA-01 | Tachograph Chart Analyser |
| Stoneridge Electronics Ltd | 6949-088 | With illuminated magnifier |
| Time Instruments Ltd | CVSP 110 | |
| Time Instruments Ltd | CV 170137/3 | |
| Time Instruments Ltd | TMA 11 Type 1612-80 |
6. Turns counter for use with linear track
All centres are required to have the equipment available to measure the turns of a gearbox.
Alternatively, any pulse counter listed in section 8 may be used in conjunction with a normal electronic tachograph sender unit.
The result in pulses/ km must be divided by the number of poles in the sender unit to convert to rev/ km.
| Manufacturer or supplier | Model or part number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | 60730196, Type 1162-00 | Mechanical turns counter |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | 60730743, Type HTC 1602-19 | Hand Held Computer |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | A2C59512185 | CTC MK II Programmer |
| Stoneridge Electronics Ltd | 7955-010 | Mechanical counter |
| Stoneridge Electronics Ltd | KD 1669 | |
| Stoneridge Electronics Ltd | KC 1669 | |
| Time Instruments Ltd | DTC-01 | Comprising DTC-02 and DTC-03 |
| Time Instruments Ltd | TC1 | |
| Time Instruments Ltd | UTP10 Max DT, 10.UTP3.0100 | Tachograph programmer |
7. Adapter for electronic sender units
| Manufacturer or supplier | Model or part number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | Hartridge 1601-26, CTC MK II Programmer - A2C59512185 | Handset for use with rollers, when installed, details are shown on the front case of the wall mounted Rolling Road Power Supply Interface |
| Hartridge | ETAC | With suitable connection leads 5227002 for use with Hartridge tachograph tester. |
| Stoneridge Electronics Ltd | 7055-745 | Pulse Counter Calibrator |
| Stoneridge Electronics Ltd | 7955-775 | 8400 Programmer |
| Stoneridge Electronics Ltd | 7955-850 | Tachograph Programmer |
| Stoneridge Electronics Ltd | 7955-976 | Tachograph Programmer MK II |
| Time Instruments Ltd | PROTAC | (JAEGER) identified by word ‘PROTAC’ in display when switched on. |
| Time Instruments Ltd | CD3 | |
| Time Instruments Ltd | UTP10 Max DT,10.UTP3.0100 | Tachograph programmer |
| Volvo | 999-8208 | HBG10 approved for use with Motometer EGK 100 tachographs only. |
8. Pulse counter for use with linear track
| Manufacturer or supplier | Model or part number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | 60730346 Type 1602-10 |
W/K Tester |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | 60730743 Type 1602-19 |
HTC, Hand Test Computer |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | 60730267 Type 1602-04 |
Mobile Test # Computer ‘Automatic’ (Electronic turns counter for measuring mechanical turns or electronic impulses automatically). |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | 60730269 Type 1602-04 |
Mobile Test Computer ‘Manual’ (As for above but by manual measurement). |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | A2C59512185 | CTC MK II Programmer |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | A2C59514990 | CTCII & Reflective Posts |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | A2C59506334 A2C59506338 A2C59513514 | Workshop Tab used with Workshop link and Bluemeter |
| Stoneridge Electronics | 7955-745 | Pulse Counter Calibrator |
| Stoneridge Electronics | 7955-722 | Flexi Probe Switch |
| Stoneridge Electronics | 7955-775 | 8400 Programmer |
| Stoneridge Electronics | 7955-850 | Tachograph Programmer |
| Stoneridge Electronics | 7955-976 | Tachograph Programmer MK II |
| Stoneridge Electronics | 9000-001 | OPTIMO workshop Tool |
| Stoneridge Electronics | 7949-071 | Suction cup photocell |
| Time Instruments Ltd | PROTAC | (JAEGER) identified by word “PROTAC” in display when switched on. |
| Time Instruments Ltd | UTP10 Max DT, 10.UTP3.0100 | Tachograph programmer |
| Volvo | 999 8208 | HBG10 approved for use on Motometer EGK100 tachographs only. |
9. Calibration certificate and plaque print software
| Manufacturer or supplier | Model or part number | Annex 1C compliant | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | Software version 1.27 | KIPAS 2.0 | |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | A2C59515364 | Workshop Key Software Licence | |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | A2C59507859 | Workshop tab report with manipulation check function | |
| Phoenix | 30-6000 | Phoenix Solos plaque printing software | |
| Phoenix | 40-3006 | Ribbon | |
| Phoenix | 40-4000 | Calibration plaques | |
| Skillray | Software Version 3.11.1 | Webcal Software | |
| Stoneridge | Software version 6.2 | CITO PC Software | |
| Stoneridge | Software version 3.0.12 | Yes | CITO 2 |
| Stoneridge | Software V 5.4 | Yes | OPTIMO |
| Time Instruments Ltd | D-store software | ||
| Time Instruments Ltd | Digiprint+ |
10. Download tools
| Manufacturer or supplier | Model or part number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | X10-140-003-001X | Downloadkey I |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | A2C59511143 | Downloadkey II |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | A2C59515252 | DLK Pro |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | A2C59514273 | Workshop Key |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | A2C59506334 | Workshop Tab |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | A2C59507836 | Workshop Tab with GSM |
| Lisle Design | Version 47 | Digidown and Digidown Plus |
| Lisle Design | Version 0.2.29 | Digidown PC application |
| Semmler | Version 1.31 | Download tool for TC-Net Brain |
11. Programmer software variants
| Manufacturer or supplier | Model or part number | Annex 1C compliant | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | 2.12 / 2.13 / 2.17 | Software for CTC II Programmer | |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | 1.0 | Workshop Tab | |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | 4.5.3 | VDO Workshop tab 1C update | |
| Stoneridge Electronics | 2.0.8 | CITO 2 from June 2019 | |
| Stoneridge Electronics | 3.03 | Mark II programmer | |
| Stoneridge Electronics | 2.03 | Mark II programmer SRE Rolling Road version | |
| Stoneridge Electronics | 6.2.xxx.3961 | Optimo (all versions) June 2019 | |
| Time Instruments Ltd | 5.20 | Yes | Software for CD3 Programmer |
| Time Instruments Ltd | 5.21 | Software for UTP 10 Programmer | |
| Time Instruments Ltd | 5.22 | Software for UTP 10 Programmer |
12. Optional equipment
| Manufacturer or supplier | Model or part number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | A2C59514991 | KITAS Test Cable for use with CTC II Programmer |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | A2C59507494 | Bluetooth, KITAS Direct Test Cable for use with Workshop Tab |
| Skillray | L2225 | KITAS Sender Serial Number Reader |
| Stoneridge Electronics | 7000-238 | KITAS Test Cable for use with Optimo |
| Stoneridge Electronics | 7000-239 | KITAS Test Cable for use with Optimo 2 |
| Stoneridge Electronics | GNSS Repeater kit | |
| Time Instruments Ltd | Cable D2+ and Cable D3 | KITAS Test Cable for use with UTP 10 Programmer |
13. Programmers
| Manufacturer or supplier | Model or part number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | A2C59512185 | CTC II Programmer |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | A2C59506334 | Workshop Tab |
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | GSM A2C59507836 | Workshop Tab GSM |
| Stoneridge Electronics | 7955-775 | 8400 Programmer |
| Stoneridge Electronics | 7955-850 | Tachograph Programmer |
| Stoneridge Electronics | 7955-976 | Tachograph Programmer MK II |
| Stoneridge Electronics | 9000-001 | OPTIMO workshop Tool |
| Stoneridge Electronics | 9000-013 | Optimo 2 |
| Time Instruments Ltd | CD3 | CD3 Programmer |
| Time Instruments Ltd | UTP10 Max DT 10.UTP3.0100 | UTP 10 Programmer |
14. Dedicated short-range communications (DSRC)
| Manufacturer or supplier | Model or part number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Continental Automotive Trading UK Ltd | 2910000985800 | DSRC meter |
| Semmler | 02350001 | DRSC Tester |
| Stoneridge Electronics Ltd | RSE622 SN 205033 | Hand-held tester |