Circular 73/2014/TT-BGTVT promulgation of the National Technical Regulation on automobile tachograph

APPENDIX C

SPECIFICATIONS OF CARD READERS AND DRIVER CARDS

C.1. Driver card readers

+ Use the RFID technology;

+ Operating frequency: 13.56 MHz;

+ Follow the regulation ISO/IEC 15693.

C.2. Driver cards

Minimum card memory capacity: 64 bytes.

Data is recorded in the ASCII format.

Data recorded on cards is specified as follows:

+ With regard to the first 16 bytes: the first 15 bytes record driving license number, and the 16^th byte records check codes;

+ With regard to the following 44 bytes: the first bytes record name of the driver, the bytes without data record number 0, and the 44^th byte records check codes;

+ The remaining bytes record contents in accordance with the regulations of facilities manufacturing, assembling and importing automobile tachograph;

Regulation on calculating check codes: the total value of to-be-checked data bytes and 255, take the low byte;

Driver cards must be compatible with card readers meeting the requirements prescribed in Item C.1 of this Appendix.

The manufacturers, assemblers and importers of automobile tachographs must self-secure the recording and deleting of data on the cards.

APPENDIX D

METHODS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR FIELD TEST OF AUTOMOBILE TACHOGRAPHS

D.1. Testing requirements

D.1.1. Standards and equipment used in measuring and testing tachographs

Major standards and equipment used in testing tachographs shall include at least:

+ Standard atomic frequency with 10^-12 Hz/Hz accuracy;

+ Frequency and time interval meter, measurement range of DC to 3 GHz;

+ Standard frequency generator and frequency range: 0.01 Hz to 60 MHz;

+ Real-time stability meter (Analyzer Q1);

+ Noise measurement instruments with measurement range from 30 dB (A) to 130 dB (A);

+ Equipment for measuring speed and standard distance: used in case of experimental measurement, speed measurement error < ± 1 km/h, distance measurement error < 1%;

+ Standard GPS receiver, location accuracy < 5 m;

+ Vibration tester with a frequency range from 3 Hz to 80 Hz; maximum acceleration of 5 g; maximum vibration amplitude of 15 mm;

+ Deep freezer with temperature to – 40 °C, accuracy ± 0.5 °C;

+ Thermal cabinet with maximum temperature of 200 °C; accuracy ± 1 °C;

+ Impact test equipment from 0.20 J to 1.00 J;

+ Standard power supply: Voltage range from 0 VDC to 100 VDC.

The above standards and equipment may be replaced with those of equivalent accuracy but must ensure the compliance with the national metrology measurement standards and instruments.

D.1.2. Testing environment conditions

- Testing measurement in laboratories:

+ Temperature: (25 ± 5) °C;

+ Humidity: less than 70% RH.

- Experimental testing measurement or location accuracy measurement (outdoor): temperature and humidity are remained within the operating limits of tachographs.

D.2. Testing methods

D.2.1. Evaluating general requirements of tachographs

Observe and evaluate the structure of automobile tachographs according to the following requirements:

D.2.1.1. Hardware

Must satisfy the requirements prescribed in Item 2.2 of this Regulation;

Information about type and origin of the main components, including microchip, GPS module (satellite positioning module), GSM, GSHT data memory must be recorded in reports on or written certification of measurement and testing results.

D.2.1.2. Software

Must satisfy the requirements prescribed in Item 2.3 - requirements for management and exploitation software, requirements prescribed in Appendix A and Item D.2.2.3, and Appendix D of this Regulation.

D.2.2. Checking and evaluating technical functions of automobile tachographs

D.2.2.1. Automatically confirming the driving status

a) Connect automobile tachographs according to the user manual and supply power for operation. The equipment shall automatically acknowledge and communicate the basic driving status via the following lights or displays:

- GSM signal status and connectivity to the host computer: The equipment must notify the GSM signal availability or outage, the connection or disconnection to the host computer;

- Status of login and logout upon changing driver;

- GPS signal status;

- Normal or faulty memory status.

b) Put the standard signal according to the technical specifications into the input of automobile tachographs to check their measurement and recording ability. Basic information such as instantaneous speed and working time must be measured and recorded.

c) Log in and out of driving while the vehicles are running, ensuring that the automobile tachographs must give a warning signal of login and logout error (by lights, display or sound).

After completing testing steps, if the automobile tachographs work normally, then proceed to the next testing steps.

D.2.2.2. Setting parameters

The manufacturers, assemblers and importers of automobile tachographs shall set the following parameters as specified by testing organizations:

+ License plate number;

+ Pulse coefficient/km (if pulse-based speed measurement equipment is used);

+ Speed measurement methods;

+ Speed limit;

+ Date of installation and repair.

Automobile tachographs must be able to perform this function. Use data analysis software provided by the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam to check the set information.

D.2.2.3. Transferring data via the computer port (COM port)

Connect computers with automobile tachographs via the COM port by data analysis software provided by the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam; perform operations to get data on any day (during the time of testing conformity certification samples). The data analysis software must be able to download the data into the computer, analyze the report templates summarizing the day's journey with the following parameters:

- License plate number;

- Name of driver and his/her driving license;

- Time and coordinates of departure at the beginning of the day;

- Time and coordinates at the end of the day;

- Number of over speed limit during the day;

- Number of times and coordinates of stopping and parking during the day

- Continuous driving time of each driver during the day;

- Detailed itinerary, ensuring that it is recorded in every 30 maximum seconds if the car is operated, and every maximum 15 minutes if the car is parked;

- Speed in ​​every second in the journey.

All uploaded data related to equipment configuration and initial default information upon checking and comparing must be exactly displayed as installed.

Itinerary data must be as accurate as in experiment or simulation.

Driver’s information, including full name and driving license, must match the data recorded on the card used to log in upon driving and match the login and logout times.

Data retrieved through data analysis software must be able to output a log file of GPS coordinates in KML format to plot (view) the journey. The journey file must show the routes which the vehicle has passed, stopping and parking positions, locations of exceeding the speed limit, and locations of continuous driving time exceeding 04 hours.

D.2.2.4. Data transmission to host computers and monitoring software

Connect the computer to the Internet and use browsers such as Internet Explorer (IE), Firefox, etc. to open monitoring software and exploit the automobile tachograph. Test the function of data transmission through the Internet for the automobile tachograph as follows:

a) Online monitoring

The software must display the license plate number, name of driver and his/her driving license being stored in the automobile tachograph. Perform the following test steps:

- To log in and log out of driving on the automobile tachograph, the software must display the correct name of driver and his/her driving license after changing;

- The software must display information about the time to update GPS coordinate data, speed and distance (km) travelled during the day;

- The software must display the number, time and corresponding coordinates of parking and/or break;

- The software must be able to redraw the routes which the vehicle has passed (the vehicle’s journey);

- The software must display the number of exceeding the speed limit as well as record the time, duration, and coordinates of exceeding the speed limit;

- The software must display information about continuous driving time of each driver.

b) Monitoring software

Have ability to access and search for regulatory information.

Export the table of reports prescribed in Appendix B of this Regulation.

Check the data storage on the host computer with the search function, ensuring that the monitoring software must store the journey data for each vehicle (each test automobile tachograph model).

c) Disconnection of the automobile tachograph to the host computer (emulate the interruption of data transmission to the host computer), the lights or screen indicating the connection status must notify the correct operation status, ensuring that the automobile tachograph still records and saves information about events and journey in memory for at least 30 minutes. Perform the data transmission to the host computer again (observe the lights or the status screen), the data recorded during this interruption must be fully transmitted to the host computer (checked by monitoring software).

D.2.2.5. Checking the power (supply to the equipment)

The automobile tachograph must run on the power at the voltage corresponding to 12, 24, 36 VDC (according to the registration of manufacturer, assembler, and importer), ensuring that the equipment operates normally when powered.

Change the voltage source from - 32% to 20% of the nominal value supplied to the automobile tachograph, then return it to the nominal voltage value and supply it to the automobile tachograph, ensuring that the equipment still works normally.

Check the reversed polarity resistance of the equipment according to Table 1, Item 2.5 of this Regulation within 1 minute, the automatic power-off unit must disconnect the power supply and then the automobile tachograph must work normally (The functions of automatically testing, recording, storing and transmitting data must all work properly after the test).

D.2.2.6. Checking working conditions of automobile tachographs

D.2.2.6.1. Mechanical strength test

The complete equipment shall have adequate mechanical strength with structure that can withstand the effects arising during the normal use. Compliance is checked by the following tests:

a) Drop test (according to Item 12.1.1 of the Regulation TCVN 6385:1998/IEC 65:1985)

Place the automobile tachograph on a horizontal wooden stand and let it fall 50 times from a height of 5 cm onto the wooden table. After the test, the equipment shall not be cracked and must operate normally according to the requirements of this Regulation.

b) Vibration test (according to the Regulation IEC 60068-26:2007)

Place the automobile tachograph on a vibrating table and test the vibration vertically.

Vibration time: 30 minutes;

Vibration amplitude: (0.42 - 0.8) mm;

Vibration frequency: (10 - 55) Hz;

Scan rate: about 1 octave in 1 minute;

After the test, the equipment shall not be damaged and must operate normally.

c) Impact test (according to the Regulation IEC 60068-26:2007)

The automobile tachograph is subjected to three external surface impacts with the energy of (0.5 ± 0.05) J by a spring hammer as described in Figure 8 of the Regulation IEC 60068-26:2007.

After the test, the equipment shall be intact, undamaged, undeformed and uncracked.

D.2.2.6.2. Heat resistance test (according to Item 7.6.2 of the Regulation TCN 68-239:2006)

Place the automobile tachograph in a measuring chamber with ambient temperature and humidity, then raise the temperature and maintain it at 70 °C (± 3 °C) for a minimum period of 10 hours. After this period, turn on the thermostat and cool the chamber to 55 °C (± 3 °C) for a minimum period of 30 minutes. Then turn on the automobile tachograph and maintain continuous operation for 02 hours at 55 °C (± 3 °C).

After completing the heat resistance test, place the equipment in the measuring chamber, bring the chamber temperature to normal within a minimum period of 01 hour. The automobile tachograph is then left at normal temperature and humidity for a minimum period of 03 hours before conducting further tests.

After the test, the equipment must operate normally according to the requirements of this Regulation.

D.2.2.6.3. Moisture resistance test (according to Item 7.6.3 of the Regulation TCN 68-239:2006)

Place the automobile tachograph in a chamber with ambient temperature and humidity for 03 hours (± 0.5 hours), increase the temperature up to 40 °C (± 3 °C) and the relative humidity up to 93% (± 2%) so as to avoid condensation.

Maintain the above condition for a period of 10 - 16 hours. After this period, all temperature control devices attached to the automobile tachograph can be turned on (if any).

Maintain the temperature and relative humidity of the measuring chamber at 40 °C (± 3 °C) and 93% (± 2%) for a period of 02 hours and 30 minutes and let the equipment work normally.

After completing the test, still place the automobile tachograph in the measuring chamber, bring the temperature to the ambient temperature for a minimum period of 01 hour. Then, leave the automobile tachograph at ambient temperature and humidity for a minimum period of 03 hours or until the water vapor has evaporated before conducting further tests.

After the test, the equipment must operate normally according to the requirements of this Regulation.

D.2.2.6.4. Cold resistance test (according to Item 7.6.4 of the Regulation TCN 68-239:2006)

Place the automobile tachograph in a measuring chamber with ambient temperature and humidity, then decrease the chamber temperature and maintain it at -10 °C (± 3 °C) for a minimum period of 10 hours.

After this test period, increase the chamber temperature to - 5 °C (± 3 °C) for a period of 01 hour 30 minutes. During the last 30 minutes, test the equipment’s functionality.

After completing the test, still put the equipment in the measuring chamber, bring the temperature to the ambient temperature for at least 01 hour. Then leave the automobile tachograph at ambient temperature and humidity for at least 03 hours and conduct further tests.

During the test, the equipment is powered in working mode. After the test, the equipment must operate normally according to the requirements of this Regulation.

D.2.2. 30-day data storage capacity of automobile tachographs

The manufacturers, assemblers and importers of automobile tachographs must commit in writing and prove the equipment’s memory capacity; ensure data storage for 30 consecutive working days and be accountable for the information declared and provided to the testing organization and the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam.

D.2.3. Measurement assessment test

D.2.3.1. GPS time synchronization test and real-time accuracy assessment

D.2.3.1.1. GPS time synchronization test

Observe on monitoring software and evaluate directly by data analysis software.

When the automobile tachograph is receiving GPS signals, disconnect the GPS antenna on the equipment and use the tools provided by the manufacturers, assemblers and importers of automobile tachographs to set time different from the time when the equipment is disconnected. Ensure that the automobile tachograph’s time clock is still working properly.

Connect GPS antenna and wait for the automobile tachograph to receive GPS signals. The real time on the equipment must be synchronized with GPS time and recalibrated according to Vietnam time.

Carry out the real-time accuracy assessment as follows:

- Place the equipment in a laboratory environment and ensure that the automobile tachograph can receive GPS signals;

- When the automobile tachograph operates, the time accuracy can be determined by comparing the display time of the equipment through data analysis software or a time setting tool provided by the facility manufacturing, assembling and importing the automobile tachograph (or through time data taken from the GPRMC message (NMEA 0183 standard) in “fixed/valid” mode) with Vietnamese or international standard time.

When the time on automobile tachograph is synchronized with GPS time, the time deviation must be remained < ± 01 s (second) at all times of testing.

D.2.3.1.2. Checking automobile tachographs when GPS time synchronization is off

Disconnect GPS antenna and ensure that the automobile tachograph operates with its time clock. The time accuracy assessment is carried out as follows:

- With regard to automobile tachographs using the 32.768 kHz frequency oscillator as clock for real-time clock: put the automobile tachograph on standard device to check real-time clock accuracy (it’s recommended to use Analyzer Q1 or equivalent devices); the standard device is set to the Quartz signal measurement mode; record the difference between the automobile tachograph and the standard (errors are displayed by the form “s/d”);

- With regard to automobile tachographs not using the 32.768 kHz frequency oscillator, the error determination is conducted as follows:

+ Place the automobile tachograph in the laboratory environment;

+ Determine the time to conduct the assessment (for example: 8:30 a.m. 00 seconds on the test day), after 01 day the equipment have continuously operated in GPS receiver off mode (for example: 8:30 a.m. 00 seconds after 01 day of testing), compare the automobile tachograph’s displayed time with the Vietnamese or international standard time (it may be compared with the time of 01 device using GPS synchronization time tested in Item D.2.3.1.1).

The automobile tachograph’s time error upon disconnecting GPS time synchronization must be < 01 s/d.

D.2.3.2. Determination of speedometer accuracy and overspeed warning function

Determination of speedometer accuracy is carried out in one of two ways:

D.2.3.2.1. Determination of the automobile tachograph’s speedometer accuracy according to standard pulse

Determine the input frequency corresponding to the speed measured on the automobile tachograph (according to the technical characteristics of the equipment for each respective vehicle).

Input the standard pulse with the frequency value corresponding to the speed of 150 km/h from the standard pulse generator into the automobile tachograph’s speedometer input, ensure that the speedometer must measure, record, store the speed data to the automobile tachograph and transmit it to the host computer. The speed difference is not more than ± 03 km/h.

The automobile tachograph’s speed scale division (resolution) must be ≤ 01 km/h.

Input a pulse from the standard pulse generator into the automobile tachograph’s speedometer input with a frequency value corresponding to a speed of 60 km/h and maintain it for at least 20 seconds. The speed measured on the automobile tachograph must be recorded continuously every second during the test and the difference is not more than ± 03 km/h;

D.2.3.2.2. Determination of the automobile tachograph’s speedometer accuracy based on experiment

Have test automobile tachographs fitted to an automobile and ensure their readiness.

Install a standard speedometer and mileage device (calibrated/tested for accuracy) into the automobile and set it up to accurately measure vehicle speed.

Drive the automobile on the road at a speed of ³ 100 km/h (for roads where it is allowed to drive at this speed, while ensuring traffic safety rules as prescribed), the automobile tachograph samples must measure, record and store speed data and transmit such data to the host computer. The speed deviation is not more than ± 03 km/h from the automobile’s actual speed (vehicle speed according to speedometer and standard distance). The automobile tachographs’ speed scale division (resolution) must be ≤ 01 km/h.

Drive the automobile on the road at a steady speed of 60 km/h and maintain it for at least 20 seconds. The automobile tachographs must ensure that the speed is recorded continuously every second during the test and the deviation is not more than ± 03 km/h from the automobile’s actual speed (vehicle speed according to speedometer and standard distance).

D.2.3.3. Testing overspeed warning function

The overspeed warning function may be tested in one of two ways:

D.2.3.3.1. Testing the automobile tachographs’ overspeed warning function according to the standard pulse

Set a speed limit for the automobile tachograph; pulse with the frequency value corresponding to the speed limit (for example: 80 km/h; 100 km/h) from the standard pulse generator to the automobile tachograph’s speedometer input. The equipment shall detect the status of over speed limit and give a warning sound at a volume not less than 65 dB(A), at a frequency of 60 to 120 times per minute (measured by means of a loudness meter at a distance of 10 cm).

After each warning, the automobile tachograph must record, store and transmit data on speed, coordinates and time of over speed limit to the host computer. Use data analysis software provided by the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam and monitoring software to check such information.

D.2.3.3.2. Testing the automobile tachographs’ overspeed warning function based on experiment

Have test automobile tachographs fitted to an automobile and ensure their readiness. Increase automobile speed to a preset speed limit (for example: 80 km/h; 100 km/h), all automobile tachograph models must issue a warning sound loud enough for the driver, with a frequency of 60 to 120 times per minute. After each warning, the automobile tachograph must record, store and transmit data on speed, coordinates and time of over speed limit to the host computer. Use data analysis software provided by the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam and monitoring software to check such information.

D.2.3.4. Determining the duration, time, and locations of parking and/or break

The duration, time and location of parking and/or break shall be determined in one of two ways:

D.2.3.4.1. Determination of parking and/or break duration accuracy according to simulation

Provide the standard signal assuming the automobile’s running state to the automobile tachograph input.

Ensure that the function of identifying locations and coordinates is active.

Disconnect the standard signal assuming the automobile’s running state.

Repeat this action 03 times.

The duration of parking and/or break is determined from the discontinuation of presumptive standard signal to its re-instatement to resume driving simulation.

The automobile tachograph must record and transmit to the host computer the time, duration and locations of 03 times of parking and/or break.

The software must display the corresponding operation status and confirm the number of parking and/or break (03 times) and record the time, duration, and coordinates of parking and/or break. Use data analysis software provided by the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam and monitoring software to check such information.

D.2.3.4.1. Determination of parking and/or break time accuracy based on experiment

Install automobile tachographs on automobiles and ensure their readiness; Drive the vehicle to travel at least 01 km, then stop for at least 05 minutes. The software must display the stopped vehicle status. Then let the vehicle move for another 01 km and then stop. The automobile tachograph samples must confirm 02 times of stopping and record the time, duration, and coordinates of stopping, and must transmit this information to the host computer. Use data analysis software provided by the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam and monitoring software to check such information.

D.2.3.5. Determining warning against overtime of continuous driving

The determination of continuous driving time warnings is carried out in one of two ways:

D.2.3.5.1. Determination of warning against overtime of continuous driving based on simulation

Perform driver login; Input the pulse with the frequency value corresponding to the allowed speed from the standard pulse generator to the automobile tachograph’s speedometer input, ensuring that the automobile tachograph is in running mode. At least 05 minutes before 04 hours of continuous driving, the automobile tachograph must emit a warning sound with a volume of not less than 65 dB (A) and a frequency of 60 to 120 times per minute (measured by means of measuring noise at a distance of 10 cm); when the vehicle stop, the automobile tachograph must stop warning; After 10 minutes, continue to simulate driving, the equipment must emit a warning sound and must record a continuous driving time of more than 04 hours and transmit it to the host computer as prescribed. Use data analysis software and monitoring software to check such information.

Repeat the above operation until detecting continuous driving time warnings; stop automobile for at least 15 minutes, then continue to simulate driving, the automobile tachograph must reset the new continuous driving time for that driver.

D.2.3.5.2. Determination of warning against overtime of continuous driving based on practical experiment

Install test automobile tachograph samples on the automobile and ensure its readiness; perform driver login and drive the vehicle. At least 05 minutes before the time of 04 consecutive hours of driving, the automobile tachographs must issue a warning sound for the driver; when the vehicle stops, the automobile tachographs must stop warning; After 10 minutes, continue driving. The automobile tachographs must send out a warning sound and must record a continuous driving for more than 04 hours and transmit it to the host computer as prescribed. Use data analysis and monitoring software to check this information.

Repeat the above operation, when continuous driving time warning is detected; for the vehicle to stop for at least 15 minutes, then continue to simulate driving, the TBGSHT must reset the new continuous driving time for that driver.

D.2.3.5.3. Assessment of time error

Compare the continuous driving time recorded on each automobile tachograph model (calculated by the time of driver login, logout for each sample and the end of test at the same time), ensuring that the difference between test samples is no more than 01 minute (in 01 test day).

D.2.3.6. Testing determination of position accuracy

The automobile tachograph is compared with a standard GPS receiver (or a signal generator that assumes a standard GPS, or a standard position marker), at the same position of observing or receiving GPS signals.

The error in position determination shall not exceed the error value stated in the enclosed technical documents (according to the announcement of the facilities manufacturing, assembling and importing about the position accuracy).

APPENDIX DD

REGISTRATION FOR TESTING AND TYPE APPROVAL

DD.1. Registration for sampling at manufacturers, assemblers and importers

DD.1.1. Sampling at assemblers

The manufacturers or assemblers of automobile tachographs that meet the provisions of Item 3.4.2 of this Regulation shall prepare a dossier of registration for inspecting and taking samples for type approval and send it to the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam. A dossier shall include:

a) An application for type approval of automobile tachographs, made by using the sample application prescribed in Appendix G of this Regulation;

b) A copy of the business registration certificate;

c) A certified true copy (or a copy enclosed with the original for comparison) of the GSM DTE type-approval certificate corresponding to the model of the sample registered for testing;

d) Technical explanation of the equipment, including:

- Design documents, including principal circuit, printed circuit clearly stating the principal diagram, user manual, important structures affecting the technical characteristics; positions for stamping conformity (if certified); description of sample size;

- An album of colorized photos (photos of the same size, in which the minimum size is 90 mm x 120 mm but not larger than 210 mm x 297 mm; photos are printed on A4 size paper and bound in volumes). Photos must be clear and meet the requirements for comparison, contrast, and type approval of manufactured and assembled samples for type approval. Each album of photos includes:

+ One (01) overall perspective photo of the sample;

+ Photos of front, back, top, bottom, right and left sides of the sample;

+ Photos of complete printed circuit: top and bottom sides.

- 01 sealed CD of manufacturing facilities, containing the software design file for the samples included in the same album of photos;

- User manual for the equipment, including:

+ Detailed installation instructions;

+ User manual for monitoring software;

dd) Process of manufacturing and assembling automobile tachographs;

e) Process of controlling and ensuring product quality.

g) A certified copy (or a copy enclosed with the original for comparison) of the valid ISO 9001:2008 certification for the process of manufacturing and assembling automobile tachographs (if any);

Based on the valid dossiers as prescribed, the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam shall conduct an actual inspection of tachograph manufacturing and assembling line and take 03 random samples from the first batch of products at manufacturing and assemblers; make a record and seal the selected samples in order for such facilities to send those samples to a testing organization designated by the Ministry of Transport.

The manufacturers or assemblers of automobile tachographs that obtain the ISO 9001:2008 certification for the process of manufacturing and assembling automobile tachographs shall be exempt from production line inspection. The Directorate for Roads of Vietnam shall examine the dossier and seals the 03 samples enclosed by manufacturing and assemblers in accordance with the provisions at Point a thru Point e, Item DD.1.1 of this Appendix.

DD.1.2. Sampling of imported automobile tachograph consignments

The importers of automobile tachographs that meet the requirements prescribed in Item 3.4.2 of this Regulation shall prepare a dossier of registration for inspecting and taking samples for type approval and send it to the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam. A dossier shall include:

a) An application for type approval of imported automobile tachographs, made by using the sample application prescribed in Appendix G of this Regulation;

b) A copy of the business registration certificate;

c) A certified copy (or a copy enclosed with the original for comparison) of the GSM DTE type-approval certificate corresponding to the model of the sample registered for testing;

d) Documents related to the automobile tachograph consignment registered for testing, including:

- Name, address, phone and fax of the importing unit;

- A copy of sale and purchase agreement;

- A detailed list of types of automobile tachographs belonging to the consignment (quantity, brand, serial number);

- Copies of customs declarations of imported goods, purchase and sale invoice certified by the importing unit;

- Catalogue/User manual of automobile tachographs (manual for installation, manual for related software).

The Directorate for Roads of Vietnam shall inspect the consignment and take random samples of imported automobile tachographs (the number of samples shall be determined based on the quantity of imported consignments specified at Point b, Item 3.1.3 of this Regulation); seal the selected samples and make a sampling record in order for the importing unit to send to one of the testing organizations designated by the Ministry of Transport.

DD.2. Registration for testing automobile tachographs

The facilities manufacturing, assembling or importing automobile tachographs that wish to test automobile tachographs in accordance with this Regulation shall make 01 dossier and send it to a testing organization designated by the Ministry of Transport. A dossier shall include:

DD.2.1. For domestically manufactured and/or assembled automobile tachographs

In addition to the documents as prescribed at Points b thru e, Item DD.1.1 of this Appendix, the manufacturing or assemblers must supplement:

a) An application for field test, made by using the sample application prescribed in Appendix G of this Regulation;

b) Minutes of sampling at manufacturing and assemblers;

c) 03 product samples with the intact seals of the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam.

DD.2.2. For imported automobile tachograph consignments

In addition to the documents as prescribed at Points b thru d, Item DD.1.2 of this Appendix, the importing facilities must supplement:

a) An application for testing, made by using the sample application prescribed in Appendix G of this Regulation;

b) Minutes of sampling of imported consignments;

c) All product samples taken in number corresponding to the consignments (the sealed equipment of the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam).

DD.3. Registration for type approval

In addition to the documents as prescribed in Item DD.1 of this Appendix (which has been sent to the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam when registering for sampling), the manufacturers, assemblers and importers of automobile tachographs that register for type approval must supplement:

a) The certificate of measurement and test results under the Regulation QCVN 31:2014/BGTVT issued by automobile tachograph testing organizations;

b) 01 of automobile tachograph samples that have been tested;

c) 01 CD or USB containing the Firmware File used to install on the automobile tachographs;

d) Commitment to warranty and after-sales service.

Within 03 working days after receiving a complete dossier as prescribed, the Directorate for Roads of Vietnam shall issue a type-approval certificate of automobile tachographs manufactured or assembled under QCVN 31:2014/BGTVT, made by using the sample certificate prescribed in Appendix H(a) of this Regulation, or a type-approval certificate of imported automobile tachographs under QCVN 31:2014/BGTVT, made by using the sample certificate prescribed in Appendix H(b) of this Regulation.

APPENDIX E

SAMPLE APPLICATION FOR TYPE APPROVAL OF AUTOMOBILE TACHOGRAPHS UNDER QCVN 31: 2014/BGTVT 

APPENDIX G

SAMPE APPLICATION FOR FIELD TEST OF AUTOMOBILE TACHOGRAPHS UNDER QCVN 31: 2014/BGTVT

APPENDIX H (a)

SAMPLE TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE OF AUTOMOBILE TACHOGRAPHS MANUFACTURED OR ASSEMBLED
UNDER QCVN 31:2014/BGTVT 

APPENDIX H (b)

SAMPLE TYPE-APPROVAL CERTIFICATE OF IMPORTED AUTOMOBILE TACHOGRAPHS UNDER QCVN 31:2014/BGTVT 

APPENDIX I

SAMPLE VIETNAM CERTIFICATION (CR) MARK FOR AUTOMOBILE TACHOGRAPHS AND RELEVANT INFORMATION

I.1. Vietnam Certification (CR) mark for automobile tachographs and relevant information are specified in Figure 1

No. (xx)SXLR/201 .../TCDBVN (for domestically manufactured/assembled tachographs)

Or No. ( xx )NK/201.../TCDBVN (for imported tachographs)

Figure 1. Sample CR mark

In which, (xx) means the number of the Certificate (expressed in appropriate font and size).

I.2. The basic size of the CR mark for automobile tachographs is specified in Figure 2 .

Figure 2. Basic dimensions of the CR mark

Note: H = 1.5 a; h = 0.5 H; C = 7.5 H