Maintenance and Training MDT Log On

Before discussing the normal logon process used by vehicle operators, it is important to note that there is a special logon process available for maintenance or training needs.

IMPORTANT: This feature allows maintenance or training staff to login to an active run where the system will 'ignore' revenue data collection for revenue reporting. The data collected will populate in your reports as 'Maintenance' or 'Training' miles/ hours. No revenue data will be attached in your reporting metrics.

Maintenance purpose: Allows maintenance staff the opportunity to test vehicle systems on the road using actual schedule data to verify vehicle repairs and other testing purposes.

Training purpose: Allows agency trainers the opportunity to train employees on the road using actual schedule data to learn how to use the system or for other training purposes.

For these special logons, the myAvail in-vehicle system will operate the same as in normal operation with the following exceptions:

• The Destination sign will replace the normal display with a predefined message such as ‘Training' or 'Maintenance'.
• The normal exterior announcement can be replaced with a special predefined message to inform waiting passengers that the vehicle is not in revenue service.
• The myAvail in‑vehicle application only reports data for the property as a Maintenance or Training.

To log on to a Maintenance or Training run, perform the following actions on the MDT:

1. From the logon screen, press the top-row Menu button
2. From the Menu screen, press the Maintenance button   
3. The Maintenance Logon screen shown below will appear:  
   
4. Use the number pad to enter a Driver ID.
5. Use the number pad to enter the appropriate Run or Block ID, whichever is applicable.
6. Note, the Run being logged into must be active or become active within 15 minutes (the threshold login time is configurable and is a set of minutes).
7. For a Maintenance Run, press the Maint Logon button, or for a Training run, press the Training Logon
8. The remainder of the Maintenance or Training logon workflow is identical to the normal logon process as summarized in Logging on to the Mobile Data Terminal (MDT). In other words, all standard pre-trip test screens will display for use. The agency determines whether or not to perform or skip these, as relevant to the situation.