Introduction to the DriveRight 600 The DriveRight 600 , in conjunction with DriveRight Fleet Manage- ment Software (FMS), provides advanced vehicle safety and monitoring capabilities as well as comprehensive fleet management capabilities. This manual explains how to use the DriveRight 600 to view informa- tion and change DriveRight 600 settings.
Using the DriveRight 600 Using the DriveRight 600 This section briefly describes the DriveRight 600 display, the use of the four buttons (PLUS, MINUS, MODE, SET/CLEAR) and the sequence of Data Screens and Settings Screens. Descriptions of the information and options available from each screen are explained separately in “Data Screens”...
DriveRight 600 Screens Data Screens The Data Screens display most of the information stored in the DriveRight 600 device. To cycle through the Data Screens (in the order shown below), press and release MODE several times. The GPS Latitude and Longitude Screens are not displayed if the DriveRight 600 device is not connected to a vehicle with a corresponding GPS module or if the device has not been configured to...
All General Duty and Heavy Duty (# 8126GD and # 8126HD) versions of DriveRight 600 should be calibrated using the speedometer (see “Calibrating Using the Speedometer”...
40 km/h (25 mph). Because of the nature of this calibration procedure, Davis Instruments strongly recommends that it be performed by two people: one to drive the vehicle and one to operate the DriveRight 600 Note: If the security code is protected, enter the code number.
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Calibrating the DriveRight 600 Speed Reading SPEED km / h SETTINGS DISTANCE MILES Distance Reading Calibration Speed Calibration Screen 4. Drive the vehicle until it reaches 40 km/h (25 mph) and keep the vehicle steady at that speed. 5. Press and hold SET/CLEAR once the vehicle is moving steadily at the calibration speed.
DriveRight 600 distance reading and adjust the DriveRight to match the vehicle’s odometer. Note: Davis Instruments recommends that you drive a minimum of 32km (20 miles) when calibrating the DriveRight 600 using its distance reading. The vehicle’s speedometer and odometer may not be perfectly linked.
Data Screens 5. When finished driving, compare the vehicle’s distance reading to the distance reading on the DriveRight 600 6. Increase or decrease the distance measured by the DriveRight 600 until it agrees with the vehicle’s odometer reading. This is accom- plished from the Calibration Screen.
Data Screens Current Readings Screen The Current Readings Screen display is constantly updating (when the vehicle is moving) speed, distance (for the current trip), and accelera- tion/deceleration readings (acceleration is positive, deceleration is neg- ative). The current date (or time) is also displayed on this screen. Current Speed Date (or Time) DAY.MO...
Data Screens Note: Although trip type can be specified using the DriveRight 600 display device, FMS must be used to view the trip type for each trip. • Turn Display Lamp On/Off — To turn the DriveRight 600 ’s display lamp on or off, press PLUS.
Primarily useful for troubleshooting the installation, the small “dot” between the two activity indicators displays whenever the reed switch used with the General Duty (# 8126GD) and Heavy Duty (# 8126HD) models is closed, or whenever the VSS input used with the VSS (# 8126VSS) model is high.
Data Screens Code Entry Screen. To view all trip times for the vehicle, enter ID code 0000. Note: If the end time for a trip is “dashed,” it means that the current trip is being viewed, which has not yet ended (unless it was restarted in the middle of a trip). Trip Start Time Date DAY.MO...
Data Screens Maximum Speed During Trip Date DAY.MO SPEED km/h MAXIMUM DISTANCE TIME Sec. OVER SPEED Amount of Time Spent Driving Over Distance Traveled Set Speed Limit During Trip During Trip Trip Speed and Distance Log Screen The following option is available in the Trip Speed and Distance Log Screen: •...
Data Screens The following options are available in the Trip Acceleration/Decelera- tion Log Screen: • Page Through Stored Trip Information — Press MINUS to page backward through stored trip information. Press PLUS to page for- ward through stored trip information. Hold the button to increase the paging speed.
Settings Screens A “NO” on the Latitude and Longitude Screens indicates the GPS mod- ule is not able to track your current position. The last known position is displayed. Not Tracking Not Tracking Indicator Note: The GPS may take up to several minutes to start tracking a new trip, depending on the overhead obstructions near the vehicle.
Settings Screens • Move to the next Settings Screen — Press and release MODE. • View the Data Screens — Press and hold MODE. Security Code Screen If you are concerned about unauthorized changing of DriveRight 600 settings, enter a security code set either in the DriveRight 600 itself or in DriveRight FMS.
Settings Screens • Set or Change the Security Code — Use PLUS and MINUS to enter the current correct code, if entering the security code for the first time, make sure 0000 is entered. Press and hold SET/ CLEAR until “CHG” (change) displays. CODE SETTINGS Change Security Code...
Settings Screens SETTINGS CLEAR LOG Preparing to Clear Log Data Continue to hold SET/CLEAR until the DriveRight 600 beeps and “CLR” disappears from the display. This indicates that the DriveRight is in the process of clearing data. The DriveRight beeps and “DONE” appears in the display when the DriveRight finishes clearing data.
Settings Screens Time Entry The Time Entry Screen enables 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 The following options are available in the Time Entry Screen: •...
Miscellaneous Information • Set the Date — Press PLUS and MINUS to toggle through the numbers for each segment. Press SET/CLEAR to move through each digit. • Change the Time Display Format — Press and release SET/CLEAR until the “MO:DAY” (Month:Day) or “DAY.MO” (Day.Month) segment is flashing.
Miscellaneous Information • DriveRight 600 is manually rebooted. When a tamper is logged, “TAMPER” displays on all screens if the tamper light has been enabled using FMS. The time at which the tamper attempt occurred and the cause of the tamper are also stored in the tamper log.
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Miscellaneous Information To install a new battery, insert the battery as shown below. Installing the Battery A low battery can be replaced without losing the time or date settings, if it is replaced within 20 seconds of the old battery being taken out. If the old battery has a complete loss of power before it is replaced, make sure to check the time and date settings once power has been restored.
If, after checking this guide, you are still unable to solve the problem, please contact Davis Instruments Technical Support. See “Contacting Davis Technical Support” on page 29 for more information. You may also check the support section of our website...
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Make sure the DriveRight 600 is calibrated. For # 8126HD and # 8126GD installation types, make sure the speed sensor is within 10-16 mm (3/8" - 5/8") of the magnet. Make sure the DriveRight is not running on battery power (see “Battery Operation” on page 22).
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Read the vehicle’s code settings using FMS (see FMS online Help for details). Otherwise, ship the DriveRight 600 back to us with a check for $25.00 and a note explaining the situation. Davis Instruments returns the DriveRight 600 to you with the code set to...
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Check our website for updated specifications: www.davisnet.com. General Sensor Type....OBDII input, VSS input or rugged reed switch sensor with magnet for mounting on vehicle driveshaft (rear wheel drive) or CV joint (front wheel drive).
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Technical Specifications Speed Display: ..... . . Current speed in mph or km/h. Records maximum speed for each trip. Records total time in which speed exceeded set limit for each trip.
DriveRight 600 , please contact Davis Technical Support. Most questions can be answered while you're on the phone. Sorry, Davis Instruments is unable to accept collect calls. Note: Please do not return items to the factory for repair without prior authorization.