How to select the correct type of diagram chart for your tachograph!
Identify the speed range and number of revolutions (if applicable). Check that the approval number of your tachograph is identical to the number indicated on the reverse side of the chart.

Fig. Tachograph

Front side of the chart

(1) speed recording (2) duty recording (3) centre field (see separate picture) (4) distance recording (5) 0.00 o’clock mark for electronic recording (6) indication of drivers' work modes (7) time scales (2a) driving time (2b) other work (2c) break (2d) working time

Fig. 125 Front Side

Centre field of the chart:

Before the chart is placed into the tachograph the centre field should be completed with the following information: (1) driver’s name (2) place of start of work (3) starting date (upper line) (4) vehicle registration number (5) start odometer reading

Fig. Centre before starting

On finishing the day’s work the centre field has to be completed with the following: (6) place of finish of work (7) finishing date (lower line) (8) end odometer reading (arrow to the left) (9) difference between start and end odometer reading

Fig. Centre after finish of work

Reverse side of the chart
In the centre field of the reverse side there you can record up to 3 vehicle changes during one shift.

(1) space for handwritten entries of duties within 24 hours (2) centre field to be completed in writing by driver (see fig. below) (3) EC approval No. of the chart (4) upper speed limit of measuring range in km/h (5) approval Nos. of EC and non-EC tachographs (6) part No. of chart (7) company logo

Fig. Reverse side

The following must be completed for each vehicle change: (3a) time of vehicle change (3b) registration number of the new vehicle (3c) start odometer reading (3d) end odometer reading (3e) difference between start and end odometer reading

Fig. Centre of reverse side