When privacy mode is selected on the MiX DriveMate, the script invokes the full privacy mode as determined by the MiX onboard computer (OBC). The script also sets a flag to remember the button state to ensure that MiX DriveMate remains in privacy mode even if the power is removed from the OBC.
However, when the ignition is turned back on, MiX DriveMate will remind the driver, via a double beep for 10 seconds, to press the centre button to remain in private mode if required. If the button is not pressed then MiX DriveMate will set the mode back to default business mode.
If the button is pressed then MiX DriveMate will remain in privacy mode and the button event is recorded as button state 3.
The operator must deliberately move to one of the other modes, through button presses, in order to exit privacy mode.
Note: During the reminder period DriveMate will set the button state to 4 until DriveMate sets it back to either 1 or 3 depending on the driver response.
See the example:
- A to B – at ignition-on, the trip will start in business mode as this is the default state set by MiX DriveMate. All event and trip information will be recorded as normal. The driving reason for trip-based reports will show as Business.
- B to C – the driver presses the centre button on MiX DriveMate to select privacy mode (last red LED illuminated). Position B, would have been recorded as part of Trip 1, which was in business mode. No further position or trip data, including driver feedback from MiX DriveMate, will be recorded or displayed whilst in privacy mode. The card reader will not operate when in this mode.
- C to D – the start of the trip will remain in privacy mode as the script retains the current mode even during power down. The trip will continue as per Trip 2 until the driver selects business mode. At the point at which business mode is selected, the OBC will start to record the remainder of the trip as per normal.
Driving mode selection and logon
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LED Status |
Sounder | State | Description |
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0.5 seconds X 10
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No Driver ID Business Mode |
When the vehicle ignition is first switched on, the MiX DriveMate display will flash the first green LED. The first green LED indicates business mode. A flashing LED is indicating that a driver card should be presented. 10 short beeps will be sounded to remind the driver to present a valid card. |
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1 second
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Driver logged on Business Mode |
Once a valid driver card has been read and accepted the first green LED will change from flashing to permanently on. The sounder will beep for 1 second to indicate that a valid driver card has been accepted. Short beep with same card. |
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0.5 seconds |
No Driver ID Personal Mode |
On ignition on, MiX DriveMate will default to business mode as above, i.e. single first green LED flashing. To select personal mode, the centre button needs to be pressed until a short beep is heard - the middle amber LED will start to flash. |
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1 second
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Driver Logged on Personal Mode |
Once personal mode has been selected, a valid driver card can be presented - the middle amber LED will change to permanently on - the sounder will beep for 1 second to indicate that a valid driver card has been accepted. |
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Private Mode |
Private mode is selected by pressing the button until the last red LED is illuminated. The sounder will beep each time the button is pressed. In this mode, no driver feedback will be displayed. |
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0.25 seconds x 2
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Private Mode -Reminder |
If private mode has been selected and the vehicle ignition is switched off and the MiX device ends the trip; when the ignition is switched back on, DriveMate will sound a double 0.25s beep for 10 seconds to remind the driver to retain private mode. The button must be pressed in this period to retain private mode. This button press will be recorded. If the button is not pressed, the driving mode will default back to business mode. |
Driver feedback
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LED Status |
Sounder | State | Description |
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Driver logged on Personal Mode |
In personal mode, the middle amber LED will be on to indicate personal mode. Once the vehicle is moving at a speed of >10km/h the amber LED will go off and the first green LED will go on to start indicating driver behaviour. When the vehicle slows down to < 10km/h the middle amber LED will go on. |
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Driver Logged on Business Mode |
In business mode, the first green LED will be illuminated at all times until feedback parameters are met and additional LEDs are illuminated. |
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0.25 seconds |
Driver Logged on Business/Personal Mode Other Warning Events |
As the vehicle is being driven, DriveMate will indicate the driving style by illuminating LEDs from green to amber to red. For acceleration, braking and cornering warning events, the LED’s are incremental. When the middle amber LED is reached a warning event is generated and the sounder beeps. |
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0.25 seconds
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Driver Logged on Business/Personal Mode Speed Warning Event |
As the vehicle is being driven, DriveMate will indicate the driving style by illuminating LEDs from green to amber to red. When the middle amber LED is reached a warning event is generated and the sounder beeps. For speed warning events the first 5 LEDs will illuminate when the event is reached. |
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1 second
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Driver Logged on Business/Personal Mode Final Event |
From the above, if the driving style continues past the warning event then the LED will continue to illuminate until the first red LED is illuminated and the sounder beeps for 1 second. For acceleration, braking and cornering, final events the LEDs are incremental. For speed final events, the LEDs will illuminate when the event is reached. |
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1 second
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Driver Logged on Business/Personal Mode Speed Final Event |
Following from the above, if the driving style continues past the warning event then the red LED’s will illuminate and the sounder beeps for 1 second. For speed final events, all LEDs will illuminate when the event is reached. |