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DAVIS DriveRight 130AL User Manual

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  • Page 1 130AL ’ UIDE Product # 8146GD, 8146HD...
  • Page 2 Rev. B Manual (8/13/98) Controlled Online: Davis Instruments:DriveRight:Manuals:DriveRight 130AL This product complies with the essential protection requirements of the EC EMC Directive 89/ 336/EC. © Davis Instruments Corp. 1995. All rights reserved. DriveRight is a registered trademark of Davis Instruments Corp., Hayward, CA.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Display Lamp ..........26 Restarting the DriveRight 130AL ......26 .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Right 130AL even maintains an accident log which gives you a look at the vehi- cle’s speed information just prior to an accident. The DriveRight 130AL also features many security features to ensure the integrity of the data. A password code prevents unauthorized clearing of data or changing of limits.

  • Page 5: Using The Davis Drive Right 130Al

    All of the information monitored and displayed by the DriveRight 130AL can be obtained by viewing the group of five “data screens.” To cycle through the available data screens, press MODE . Every time you press MODE , the DriveRight 130AL switches to the next screen in the cycle, as shown below:...

  • Page 6: The Settings Screens

    first settings screen appears. Once viewing the settings screens, press MODE to cycle through the available settings screens. Every time you press MODE , the DriveRight 130AL switches to the next screen in the cycle, as shown below:...

  • Page 7: The Buttons

    The Buttons The Davis DriveRight 130AL utilizes a four-button interface. In general, each but- ton has one “primary” function, though each button also performs some extra functions when necessary. A brief description of each button and a list of its func- tions is included below to get you started and to act as a reference.
  • Page 8 SET/CLEAR : When entering data, pressing and then releasing the SET/CLEAR button accepts the entry for the currently flashing digit or display segment and moves you to the next available digit or display segment so you may SET/CLEAR enter data there. In addition, from many screens, pressing holding it down will clear the data related to that screen.

  • Page 9: Entering Settings

    Entering Settings You should familiarize yourself with the procedure for entering settings into the DriveRight 130AL, since you will need to utilize this procedure often when using the unit. The instructions below demonstrate the settings entry procedure by showing NOTE: you how to set the time.

  • Page 10: Calibrating The Drive Right 130Al

    In order to calibrate using the speedometer, you must drive steadily at 25 MPH (40 km/h) and press a button on the DriveRight 130AL. The DriveRight 130AL bases its calibration on the speed of the vehicle at the moment of calibra- tion which it assumes to be 25 MPH (40 km/h).
  • Page 11 "+" "-" Each time you press "+" or "-" , the DriveRight 130AL speed reading adjusts up or down. Depending on the speed of the vehicle and the calibration, you may or may not see a change in the speed reading in the calibration screen each time you press the button.

  • Page 12: Calibration Using The Odometer

    DriveRight 130AL. Then adjust the DriveRight 130AL until it reads the same dis- tance as the vehicle. Depending on how far you drive in order to calibrate the unit, this can result in an extremely accurate calibration.

  • Page 13: Using The Data Screens

    The distance travelled appears at the lower left of the display. Note that until you calibrate the DriveRight 130AL this distance reading will be inaccurate. The vehicle speed and calibration speed, which appear on the display as well, are...
  • Page 14 • Current Speed: The current speed of the vehicle in MPH or km/h. If comparing the DriveRight 130AL’s speed reading to your vehicle’s NOTE: speedometer, be aware that the DriveRight 130AL responds to changes in speed faster than most vehicles’ speedometers. To accurately compare, you must drive steadily at a speed for a short time.

  • Page 15: Speed/Distance Log Screen

    Speed/Distance Log Screen At the start of each new day, the DriveRight 130AL saves the previous day’s data to the log. Up to 130 days worth of information may exist in the log at any one time. For each day in the log, the speed/distance log screen displays the maximum speed, total distance, and the amount of time spent driving faster than the set speed limit.
  • Page 16 • Show the time at which the maximum speed was recorded: To display the time at which the maximum speed was recorded, press SET/ CLEAR. The time appears in place of the date. To return to the date, press SET/CLEAR again. Time Maximum Speed Recorded SPEED...

  • Page 17: Acceleration/Deceleration Log Screen

    Acceleration/Deceleration Log Screen At the start of each new day, the DriveRight 130AL saves the previous day’s data to the log. Up to 130 days worth of information may exist in the log at any one time. For each day in the log, the acceleration/deceleration log screen displays the maxi- mum acceleration and the number of times the set acceleration and deceleration limits were exceeded.

  • Page 18: Driving Time Log Screen

    Driving Time Log Screen At the start of each new day, the DriveRight 130AL saves the previous day’s data to the log. Up to 130 days worth of information may exist in the log at any one time. For each day in the log, the driving time log screen displays the first and last time the car moved and the total time the vehicle was in motion.

  • Page 19: Limits Screen

    Settings” on page 7. Last Correct Code Screen The DriveRight 130AL records the date and time that a correct code was last entered. This screen allows you to detect if someone learns the code and uses it to access the settings screens or simply to determine the last time you entered the cor- rect code.

  • Page 20: Code Entry Screen

    For more informa- tion on tamper detection, see “Miscellaneous Information” on page 24. If you do not wish to use a code in operating the DriveRight 130AL, simply NOTE: set the code to "0000"(the default code). When the code entry screen appears, simply press to enter "0000"as the correct code.

  • Page 21: Clear All Log Data Screen

    • Enter a code/Change your code: You may enter a code or change your code from the code entry screen. To enter a code for the first time, follow this procedure. When told to enter your current code, simply enter the default code: 0000.

  • Page 22: Alarm On/Off Screen

    Min. Flashing Alarm Indicator If the speed alarm is triggered, the DriveRight 130AL will beep until the vehicle speed drops below the set speed limit. If the acceleration and/or deceleration alarm is triggered, the unit will beep until the vehicle acceleration/deceleration drops below the set limit or for three seconds whichever is longer.

  • Page 23: Limit Entry Screen

    Limit Entry Screen The limit entry screen allows you to set limits for speed, acceleration, and deceleration. You may also change the unit of measure in which speed is displayed (MPH or km/h). Speed Limit SPEED SETTINGS DECEL ACCEL Acceleration Deceleration Limit Limit...

  • Page 24: Calibration Screen

    DriveRight 130AL. Set Time Screen The set time screen allows you to set the time on the DriveRight 130AL and to select the format (12 hour or 24 hour) in which you want time displayed. Time Format...

  • Page 25: Set Date Screen

    Set Date Screen The set date screen allows you to set the date on the DriveRight 130AL and to select the format (Day.Month or Month:Day) in which you want the date dis- played. Date Format DAY.MO SETTINGS You may perform the following functions from the set time screen: Use "+"...

  • Page 26: Miscellaneous Information

    If all power is removed from the unit (including the battery) the DriveRight 130AL will show the half-hour prior to the time power was removed. For example, if power was removed at 2:37, the DriveRight 130AL would record 2:30. If power was removed at 4:25, the DriveRight 130AL would record 3:30.

  • Page 27: Battery Operation

    Battery Operation The DriveRight 130AL is designed to be taken out of your vehicle so the data may be reviewed anywhere. If you disconnect the unit from its power source (the vehi- cle) it will automatically switch to battery power. The word BAT appear in the lower left corner of all screens to indicate that you are running on battery power.

  • Page 28: Display Lamp

    Display Lamp In order to read the DriveRight 130AL at night, use the display lamp. To toggle the display lamp on and off, press "+" or "-" when viewing the current readings screen. Be aware that the display lamp does not work when the unit is operating on battery power.
  • Page 29 Ω” from the bracket. • My speed reads zero while driving. There could be a number of things wrong. Make sure the DriveRight 130AL is plugged in. Make sure the DriveRight 130AL is calibrated. Make sure the speed sensor is within 3/8”-5/8”...
  • Page 30 • The display is black or all the segments appear to be on. The display was left in direct sunlight. The display will return when it cools down. Even though the display is black, the DriveRight 130AL continues to record data.

  • Page 31: Technical Specifications

    C C E S S O R I E S For IBM compatible computers. Prints, graphs, and tracks data downloaded from DriveRight 130AL DriveRight 130AL. Comes with hardware and software necessary to install on your Software Kit computer. Second Car Includes sensor and installation hardware.

  • Page 32: Warranty & Repair Information

    1-510-732-7814. We'll be glad to help. Most questions can be answered while you're on the phone. We cannot answer any questions regarding the installa- tion of the DriveRight 130AL in any vehicle. Sorry, we are unable to accept collect calls.

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