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In March 2010 the rules regarding the keeping of a logbook to claim for Business travel changed. The term “No logbook, No claim” was born. We developed Elogger with this in mind and launched in January 2010.
Our base logbook data gave us GPS Coordinates (up to 10cm accuracy) but we saw the need to add actual street addresses for each trip. The alternative was that clients were required to look up addresses on map platforms like Google Maps. So since May 2010 we added Reverse Geocoding to our offering.
SARS issued a updated Interpretation note 14 (Issue 5) on 30 March 2021 where they outline the additional information required for the Reason for each trip. Many taxpayers simply put “Meeting” as a reason in the past which may be disallowed from now on.
Mode Button
Choose between Business and Private trip by pressing the button. It is not necessary to press for each trip, only to change mode
Memory - Onboard & Backup
Elogger has both and onboard memory and a back SD card. The onboard memory will easily record more than a year’s trips. The record is 7 years without clearing (we don’t recommend that though). The SD card in theory should not get full because the text string is only a few bytes.
Superior Antenna
Our unit also do not need line-of-sight. The Elogger can be stowed away in the cubbyhole, console or installed via the fuse box. This is an important security feature in our opinion (what you can’t see, you can’t steal)
How Elogger works
Elogger is a stand-alone GPS data recorder that records a trip every time the vehicle is started. To begin logging you simply insert the Mode and Power cable into the GPS box. Plug into the lighter socket (or secondary socket) and swith the Elogger on.
In March 2010 the rules regarding the keeping of a logbook to claim for Business travel changed. The term “No logbook, No claim” was born. We developed Elogger with this in mind and launched in January 2010.
GIS Street Addresses
Our base logbook data gave us GPS Coordinates (up to 10cm accuracy) but we saw the need to add actual street addresses for each trip. The alternative was that clients were required to look up addresses on map platforms like Google Maps. So since May 2010 we added Reverse Geocoding to our offering.
Logbook Data Transformation
Accurate and reliable logbook data is essential to enure compliancy. What you do with this data is even more important. Consistancy is the key.
We partnered with Geodrive to offer Elogger clients a unique management tool to get a 100% SARS compliant logbook
Elogger Components
Elogger Plug and Play
Elogger logbook data downloaded into Excel
Once-off purchase – no subscription fees
Single GPS Recorder incl delivery
Complete logbook system
- GPS data logger
- Mode/Power and Data cables.
Data downloads into Excel where you can allocate reasons and move trips between Business and Private
R1 085.00
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Quick Install
| Elogger is a straightforward installation. Assemble the cables and switch the unit on. The power cable plug into the lighter (or secondary) socket of the vehicle |
Elogger Hardware
The complete Elogger unit comes with 3 cables. A Mode Button cable, Power cable and Data cable. The Data cable is only used for data download and should be kept separate in a safe place. Assemble the Mode and Power cables (each cable will only fit into the relevant socket on the GPS unit. Plug the Power into the lighter socket of the vehicle. Most vehicles have an additional power socket either in the cubbyhole, in the center console or at the back of center console. Switch the Elogger on.
Mode Button Lights
On the Mode Button there are two lights. The mode selection can be either Green (for private trips) or Orange (for business trips). The mode will toggle between Green or Orange. The satellite (Blue light) will only come on after he vehicle is started and the Elogger fixed the satellite. At the intitial start, it will take around 45 seconds to come on. This time lapse will reduce as the internal battery is charged.
GPS Unit Lights
On the GPS box there are 4 lights. The Green light comes from the internal battery. The Orange light will only show when Business mode is selected. The Blue light will come on when the satellite connection is fixed. The Red light means the Elogger is in data download mode. The unit will nto record with the Red light on and it is very important to switch the unit off and on after downloading your data (after the data cable is removed).
Elogger Software Installation
The software installation only needs to be done when you want to download. The Elogger will record data form the start without any software installed. When you are ready to download your first data, follow the detialed instruction on our Software page.
We are available for any troubleshooting and will gladly assist. We understand that many people are relatively scared of computers and we have your back.