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- Page 1 ® Product # 8156GD, 8156HD, 8156VSS & 8156VF...
- Page 2 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Davis Instruments may void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Product Numbers: 8156GD, 8156HD, 8156VSS & 8156VF Davis Instruments Part Number: 7395.192 DriveRight 600 User’s Guide...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ABLE OF ONTENTS 600 ............1 NTRODUCTION TO THE RIVE IGHT A Note About the Concept of “Trips“ ................1 A Word About Safe Use ....................1 DriveRight Vehicle Management Software ..............2 600 ................3 SING THE RIVE IGHT Using the Four Buttons ....................3 Changing Units of Measure ..................3 The Data Screens .......................4 The Settings Screens ....................5... - Page 4 ..............23 ISCELLANEOUS NFORMATION Accident Log ......................23 Tamper Log ......................24 Battery Operation ......................24 Battery Life .......................26 Display Lamp ......................26 Restarting the DriveRight 600 ...................26 ................27 ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE Contacting Davis Technical Support .................29 ................. 30 ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS...
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Page 5: Introduction To The Drive Right 600
NTRODUCTION TO THE RIVE IGHT The DriveRight 600, in conjunction with the DriveRight Vehicle Man- agement Software, provides advanced vehicle safety and use monitor- ing capabilities as well as comprehensive fleet management capabilities. This manual explains how to use the DriveRight 600 dis- play unit to view information. -
Page 6: Driveright Vehicle Management Software
DriveRight Vehicle Management Software The DriveRight Vehicle Management Software enables more detailed tracking of vehicle usage and access to some additional fea- tures of the DriveRight 600. The following is a list of the DriveRight 600 features which may only be accessed using the software. View information contained in the “accident log”... -
Page 7: Using The Drive Right 600
SING THE RIVE IGHT This section briefly describes the use of the DriveRight 600 display unit. The use of the four buttons (PLUS, MINUS, MODE, SET/ CLEAR) and the sequence of data screens and settings screens is explained. Descriptions of the information and options available from each screen are explained separately in “Data Screens”... -
Page 8: The Data Screens
The Data Screens The data screens enable you to view most of the information stored by the DriveRight 600. To cycle through the data screens (in the order shown below), press and release MODE. NOTE: To view the settings screens, press and hold MODE until the Security Code Entry screen appears. -
Page 9: The Settings Screens
The Settings Screens To access the settings screens, press and hold MODE while viewing any of the data screens. After a few seconds, the Security Code screen will appear. To cycle through the settings screens (in the order shown below), press and release MODE. -
Page 10: Calibrating The Drive Right 600
ALIBRATING THE RIVE IGHT You must calibrate the unit before it will report the correct speed, distance, deceleration, and acceleration. Calibration adjusts the unit to work properly with your vehicle’s VSS signal or with the vehi- cle’s differential and tire size. Calibrating from the Software (VSS &... - Page 11 Speed Reading SPEED km / h SETTINGS DISTANCE MILES Distance Reading Calibration Speed Calibration Screen Drive the vehicle until you reach 40 km/h (25 MPH) and keep the vehicle steady at that speed. Once the vehicle is moving steadily at the calibration speed, press and hold SET/CLEAR.
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Page 12: Calibration Using The Odometer
Once the calibration is complete, drive the vehicle and compare the vehicle’s speedometer to the DriveRight 600’s speed display. Be aware that the DriveRight 600 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 13 Make sure you have a new trip started on the DriveRight 600 (i.e., the distance travelled is 0. To forcibly start a new trip, log out (see page 14 for details). Drive the vehicle for at least 32 km (20 miles). The further you drive, the more accurate your calibration.
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Page 14: Data Screens
CREENS The following section explains all the information and options avail- able in the various data screens. In addition to the options listed in the individual sections below, in every screen you have the follow- ing two options: Move to the next Data Screen Press and release MODE. -
Page 15: Driver Id Code Entry & Digital Input Status Screen
NOTE: Although you may specify the type of trip using the DriveRight 600 display unit, you must have the soft- ware to view trip type information. To change the type of trip, press and hold MINUS. The trip type screen will appear--do not release MINUS. MILES Trip Type Screen As long as you hold MINUS, the DriveRight 600 will cycle through... -
Page 16: Driver Id Code
Driver ID Code When using the DriveRight 600 to monitor the driving of multiple drivers, assign each driver a unique 4-digit ID code. Before driving the vehicle, the driver must enter his or her ID code. The DriveRight 600 stores the driver ID code with the rest of the trip information, which enables you to view information for each individual driver. -
Page 17: Two Digital Inputs
Log Out To “log out” press and hold SET/CLEAR for 2 seconds, until the code resets to 0000. As soon as a driver logs out, the cur- rent trip is ended and data for that trip stored in the DriveRi- ght 600’s memory. -
Page 18: Trip Speed And Distance Log Screen
You have the following option from the Trip Start/End Log Screen: Page Through Stored Trip Information Press MINUS to page backward through stored trip infor- mation. Press PLUS to page forward through stored trip information. Hold the button down to increase the speed at which the DriveRight 600 pages. -
Page 19: Trip Acceleration/Deceleration Log Screen
Trip Acceleration/Deceleration Log Screen The Trip Acceleration/Deceleration Log Screen shows the number of times the set acceleration and deceleration limits were exceeded dur- ing each trip currently stored in the DriveRight 600’s memory. (Each time the limit is exceeded, 1 “count” is recorded, regardless of the amount of time for which the limit was exceeded.) To view trip acceleration/deceleration information for a specific driver, enter that driver’s ID code in the Driver ID Code Entry screen. -
Page 20: Gps Latitude And Longitude Position Screens
GPS Latitude and Longitude Position Screens The GPS Position Screens alternate between Latitude and Longitude to show your current position, speed, and direction. NOTE: The GPS screens are not displayed if the DriveRight is not connected to a vehicle. NOTE: The GPS may take up to several minutes to start tracking a new trip, depending on the overhead obstructions surrounding the vehicle. -
Page 21: Odometer Screen
Odometer Screen The Odometer screen displays the vehicle’s odometer reading which must be set from the DriveRight Vehicle Management Software. The odometer reading is spread across the two digit registers at the bottom of the screen and may take some getting used to (the odometer read- ing in the screen shown below is 5,812.2 km). -
Page 22: Settings Screens
ETTINGS CREENS The following section explains all the information and options avail- able in the various settings screens. In addition to the options listed in the individual sections below, in every screen you have the fol- lowing two options: Move to the next Settings Screen Press and release MODE. -
Page 23: Clear Log Screen
NOTE: If the entered code is correct, the clear all log data screen appears when you press MODE. If the entered code is not correct, the word NO appears on the dis- play. You may attempt to enter the correct code five times before the unit returns you to the Current Read- ings screen and activates the tamper indicator, if the tamper indicator is enabled. -
Page 24: Alarm On/Off Screen
You have the following option from the Clear Log Screen: Clear all Log Data Press and hold SET/CLEAR. The word CLR (clear) appears in the display to indicate that the unit is preparing to clear all log data. To protect against accidental clearing of data, you must press and hold SET/CLEAR for 3 sec- onds before the unit clears data. -
Page 25: Calibration Screen
You have the following option from the Alarm On/Off Screen: Toggle the Alarm Setting To toggle the alarm setting from On to Off (or vice versa), press and release SET/CLEAR. Each time you press SET/ CLEAR, the display changes to read ON or OFF, depending on the alarm’s status. -
Page 26: Time Entry
Time Entry The Time Entry screen allows you to set the time and to select the format (12 hour or 24 hour) in which you want time displayed. SETTINGS Time Entry Screen You have the following options from the Time Entry Screen: Set the Time Use PLUS and MINUS to set the time. -
Page 27: Year Entry
You have the following options from the Date Entry Screen: Set the Date Use PLUS and MINUS to set the date. Change the Time Display Format Press and release SET/CLEAR until the Mo:Day or Day.Mo segment is flashing. Press PLUS to toggle between the two segments. -
Page 28: Tamper Log
Tamper Log The following actions will be logged as a tamper attempt: The DriveRight 600 is unplugged (loses power) Five incorrect entries in a row for the Security Code DriveRight is plugged back into the car (Tamper is logged but not displayed on the console) DriveRight is rebooted When a tamper is logged, the word “TAMPER”... - Page 29 NOTE: If you notice that the LCD is fading when running on battery power, it means your battery power is low. You should replace your battery as soon as possible. To install a new battery, insert the battery as shown below. Installing the Battery When operating under battery power, the unit will undergo a few changes in operation in order to conserve battery power:...
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Page 30: Battery Life
Battery Life When removed from a vehicle, the DriveRight unit taps into its own battery for power (instead of relying on the vehicle’s battery). On the unit’s battery alone, a unit will operate for 260 hours or, in sleep mode for 4 months. The life of the unit’s battery depends on your download schedule. -
Page 31: Troubleshooting Guide
ROUBLESHOOTING UIDE While the DriveRight 600 is designed to provide years of trouble-free operation, occasional problems may arise. If you are having a problem with your unit, please check the following guide before calling the fac- tory. You will be able to solve many of the problems yourself. If, after checking this guide, you are still unable to solve the problem, please call the factory at 1-510-732-7814 for further instructions. - Page 32 My speed reads zero while driving. There could be a number of things wrong. Make sure the DriveRight 600 is plugged in. Make sure the DriveRight 600 is calibrated. Make sure the speed sensor is within 10- 16 mm (3/8"- 5/8") of the magnet. Make sure the unit is not running on battery power (see “Battery Operation”...
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Page 33: Contacting Davis Technical Support
Contacting Davis Technical Support If you have questions, or encounter problems installing or operating your DriveRight 600, please contact Davis Technical Support. Most questions can be answered while you’re on the phone. Sorry, we are unable to accept collect calls. - Page 34 ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS Displays current speed in MPH or km/h. Records maximum speed for each trip Speed Records total time in which speed exceeded set limit for each trip Accuracy ±1% Displays current acceleration in g’s (an acceleration of 22 MPH/sec. or 35 km/h/sec.). Acceleration Records number of times acceleration exceeded specified limit for each trip.
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Page 35: Technical Specifications
ECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS 5.25” x 2.25” x 0.86” (132 mm x 57 mm x 22 mm) Size LCD display size: 3.20” x 1.30” (81 mm x 33 mm) Visor clip for mounting on visor or door pockets. Display Double-sided tape for mounting on dashboard and other surfaces. Mounting Velcro with pressure-sensitive adhesive for mounting on dashboard and other surfaces. - Page 36 3465 Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545-2778 U.S.A. 510-732-9229 • Fax: 510-732-9188 E-mail: info@davisnet.com • www.davisnet.com...
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