A cost effective smartcard reader., fully PC/SC compatible and works with all Descartes tachograph analysis software products (Smartanalysis and Soloplus). Choose this reader if you are looking for a reliable, low cost driver card reader to read your digital tachograph smartcards.
Have a Mac? Look below for the Tachomaster Card Reader for OS X.
Before installing Tachomaster, please take time to review the minimum system requirements and installation notes. In case of difficulty, support is available by calling our support line on 01923 469222. Support is available on this number between the hours of 0800 and 1830.
Minimum System Requirements
- Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
- PC/SC / ISO7816 compliant USB Smart Card Reader capable of reading T0 and T1 type cards
- Internet connection
Note: Tachomaster uses the Microsoft .NET 4.0 Framework
Mac OS X and Linux
- Mac OS X & Linux Users can upload driver cards through the website using the Online Card Reader
- Mac OS X users can use the Mac Card Reader Application - available here - more infomation
3rd Party Hardware Drivers
The following links will provide you with the latest drivers for 3rd party hardware devices.
If you are having any issues with your scanner or card reader install the latest version of the drivers available from the manufacturer's web site below:
Panasonic Scanner
Cherry Card Reader
Siemens Card Reader
Omnikey
DigiVU Drivers
Mac Card Reader
To upload driver cards from Mac OS X Tachomaster provides a simple application that you can download below:
Download the Mac Card Reader (48.7MB)
Once installed the Tachomaster Card Reader will be available in Applications. Run the application and log in with either Tachomaster user credentials or you may log in with a Worker User ID and PIN.
More information can be found on the Road Tech Knowledge Base.
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SOLUTION 1 - Verify if minimum system requirement is met.
SanDisk card readers support Windows Vista, Windows XP SP2 and Windows 2000 SP4, Windows 7.
NOTE: No additional drivers need to be downloaded for the card readers as they are native to the above mentioned supported operating systems.
For Mac users, seeTroubleshooting USB device on Mac
SOLUTION 2 - Verify the reader's status under Device Manager.
STEP 1 - Connect the reader to the PC
NOTE: It is recommended that you plug your card reader to the back USB port on your PC to ensure that there is enough power from the USB port for the card reader to be detected properly.
STEP 2 - Check under Device Manager
1. Right-click My Computer.
2. Select Manage.
3. On the left pane, click Device Manager.
NOTE: The card reader will appear in two places: Disk Drives and Universal Serial Bus controls as USB Mass Storage. If there is a yellow exclamation point (!) or question mark (?) next to the device, try to refresh the drivers.
STEP 3 - Refresh the drivers
1. Right-click the entry with the error mark, select Uninstall.
2. On the top menu, click Action, and then click Scan for hardware changes.
STEP 4 - Verify if the reader is detected
1. Double-click My Computer.
2. Look for the card reader under Devices with removable storage.
SOLUTION 3 - Try other USB ports.
A yellow exclamation point (!) under Device Manager usually means that the device is not receiving enough power. If the reader is not receiving ample amount of power from the USB port, it may not function properly.
SOLUTION 4 - Change the drive letters
NOTE: The SDDR-89, SDDR-189, SDDR-289 reader should show 4 drive letters underMy Computer.
SanDisk card readers support Windows Vista, Windows XP SP2 and Windows 2000 SP4, Windows 7.
NOTE: No additional drivers need to be downloaded for the card readers as they are native to the above mentioned supported operating systems.
For Mac users, seeTroubleshooting USB device on Mac
SOLUTION 2 - Verify the reader's status under Device Manager.
STEP 1 - Connect the reader to the PC
NOTE: It is recommended that you plug your card reader to the back USB port on your PC to ensure that there is enough power from the USB port for the card reader to be detected properly.
STEP 2 - Check under Device Manager
1. Right-click My Computer.
2. Select Manage.
3. On the left pane, click Device Manager.
NOTE: The card reader will appear in two places: Disk Drives and Universal Serial Bus controls as USB Mass Storage. If there is a yellow exclamation point (!) or question mark (?) next to the device, try to refresh the drivers.
STEP 3 - Refresh the drivers
1. Right-click the entry with the error mark, select Uninstall.
2. On the top menu, click Action, and then click Scan for hardware changes.
STEP 4 - Verify if the reader is detected
1. Double-click My Computer.
2. Look for the card reader under Devices with removable storage.
SOLUTION 3 - Try other USB ports.
A yellow exclamation point (!) under Device Manager usually means that the device is not receiving enough power. If the reader is not receiving ample amount of power from the USB port, it may not function properly.
SOLUTION 4 - Change the drive letters
NOTE: The SDDR-89, SDDR-189, SDDR-289 reader should show 4 drive letters underMy Computer.