DAVIS 600E User Manual
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DriveRight 600
E User’s Guide
Rev. B, 5/31/07
Document Part Number: 7395.225
Product Numbers: 8126GD, 8126HD, 8126VSS, 8126OBD, 8179
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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Table of Contents
Introduction to the DriveRight 600E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
A Note About the Concept of “Trips”............................................... 1
DriveRight Fleet Management Software........................................... 1
Using the DriveRight 600
Using the Four Buttons...................................................................... 2
DriveRight 600
E Screens .......................................................................... 2
Data Screens ...................................................................................... 3
Settings Screens................................................................................. 3
Calibrating the DriveRight 600
Calibrating the DriveRight 600
Calibrating Using the Speedometer................................................... 5
Calibrating Using Distance Readings................................................ 7
Data Screens ............................................................................................. 8
Current Readings Screen ................................................................... 9
Driver ID Code Entry & Digital Input Status Screen........................ 10
Trip Start/End Log Screen.................................................................11
Trip Speed and Distance Log Screen ................................................ 12
Trip Acceleration/Deceleration Log Screen...................................... 13
GPS Latitude and Longitude Position Screens.................................. 14
Limits Screen..................................................................................... 15
Settings Screens ........................................................................................ 15
Security Code Screen......................................................................... 16
Clear Log Screen ............................................................................... 17
Alarm On/Off Screen......................................................................... 18
Calibration Screen ............................................................................. 18
Time Entry......................................................................................... 18
Date Entry.......................................................................................... 19
Year Entry.......................................................................................... 20
Miscellaneous Information ....................................................................... 20
Accident Log ..................................................................................... 20
Tamper Log ....................................................................................... 20
Battery Operation .............................................................................. 21
Battery Life........................................................................................ 23
Display Lamp .................................................................................... 23
Restarting the DriveRight 600
Troubleshooting Guide ............................................................................. 23
Technical Specifications........................................................................... 26
Contacting Davis Technical Support ........................................................ 28
E ....................................................................... 2
E............................................................... 4
E using FMS..................................... 5
E ......................................................... 23
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Introduction to the DriveRight 600E
The DriveRight 600E, in conjunction with DriveRight Fleet Management 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
tion and change DriveRight 600E settings.
A Note About the Concept of “Trips”
Much of the data stored and displayed by the DriveRight 600E is stored
by “trip.” A trip is the time that has elapsed from when the vehicle first
moves to the time the DriveRight 600
a driver “logs out.” For example, the maximum speed and the time spent
driving over the set speed limit can be viewed for each trip.
Stored in the DriveRight 600E is a “trip stop time”, which represents the
amount of time for which the vehicle must be stopped before the
DriveRight 600
E ends the current trip. The default trip stop time is 10
minutes (this setting may be altered using FMS). Whenever the vehicle
is not in motion for an amount of time equal to the trip stop time, the
DriveRight 600
E saves the current trip data to memory and begins a new
trip (this new trip remains empty until the vehicle begins moving again).
The DriveRight 600
“logs out” (
see “Driver ID Code Entry & Digital Input Status Screen” on
E also saves the current trip data whenever a driver
page 10).
E device logs a “trip stop time” or
E to view informa-
DriveRight Fleet Management Software
DriveRight Fleet Management Software (FMS) enables a user to keep
track of detailed vehicle information, and provides access to some
additional features in the DriveRight 600
of the DriveRight 600
E features which are accessed by using FMS only.
• View information contained in the “accident log”
• View tamper information
• Set login alarm
• Set trip stop time
• Download up to 100 authorized driver ID codes
• Set and revise limit settings
• View trip type information — Although you may specify the type
of trip using the DriveRight 600
to view trip type information.
• Configure GPS — Requires optional DriveRight 600E GPS/Wireless
Interface Module (# 8127) and GPS Module (# 8128).
E device. The following is a list
E display device, you must have FMS
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Using the DriveRight 600E
Using the DriveRight 600E
This section briefly describes the DriveRight 600E 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
Screens” starting on page 8 and “Settings Screens” starting on page 15.
Note: Never attempt to change the DriveRight 600E display while driving. Safe driving
requires extreme attentiveness. Changing the DriveRight 600
may result in dangerous distraction. Only use the device when you are not operating
your vehicle. Always warn drivers about the DriveRight 600
sounds, a driver who has not been warned may be startled or get distracted trying to
trace the source of the noise. In either case, it may create a safety concern, so warn
drivers in advance.
E display while driving
E’s alarms. If an alarm
Using the Four Buttons
The DriveRight 600E has four buttons: PLUS, MINUS, SET/CLEAR, and
MODE. The general use of each button is explained briefly below:
• PLUS (+) and MINUS (-) — Use PLUS and MINUS to toggle options
On or Off, or to scroll through the ten digits possible (0-9) when
entering a number (usually for entering or setting the Driver ID code, or
changing the date and time).
Also, use PLUS and MINUS to page forward or backward
(respectively) through the stored trips or logs.
• SET/CLEAR — When entering codes, the flashing digit/segment
indicates what will change if PLUS or MINUS is pressed. Pressing and
releasing SET/CLEAR causes the next digit/segment to flash.
From the Driver ID Code Screen, press and hold SET/CLEAR (for at
least 2 seconds) to “log out.” The Driver ID code is reset to 0000. In the
Current Readings Screen, press and hold SET/CLEAR for 2 seconds to
toggle between the two available units of measure (mph and km).
In the Date Entry and Time Entry Screens, press SET/CLEAR until the
entry flashes and use PLUS and MINUS to scroll through the options.
•MODE — Press and release MODE to move to the next data or
information screen. Press and hold MODE to switch between the Data
Screens and the Settings Screens. When the DriveRight 600
mode, press MODE to “wake” it up.
“Data
E is in sleep
DriveRight 600E Screens
The DriveRight 600E contains several screens for viewing and navigating
the stored data (Data Screens) and screens for changing and updating the
DriveRight 600
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E settings (Setting Screens).
DriveRight 600E Screens
Data Screens
The Data Screens display most of the information stored in the
DriveRight 600
order shown below), press and release MODE several times.
The GPS Latitude and Longitude Screens are not displayed if the
DriveRight 600
corresponding GPS module or if the device has not been configured to
log GPS data via FMS.
E device. To cycle through the Data Screens (in the
E device is not connected to a vehicle with a
DriveRight 600E Data Screens
Settings Screens
Press and hold MODE in any of the Data Screens to view the Settings
Screens. After a few seconds, the Security Code Screen displays. To
cycle through the settings screens (in the order shown on the following
page), press and release MODE.
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Calibrating the DriveRight 600E
Note: To exit the Settings Screens and view the Data Screens, press and hold MODE until
the Current Readings Screen displays.
CODE
SETTINGS SETTINGS
Security Code (First Screen)
YEAR
SETTINGS SETTINGS
Year Entry
SETTINGS SETTINGS
SETTINGS SETTINGS
Date Entry
DAY.MO
SPEED
SETTINGS
CLEAR LOG
Clear Log
ALARM
Alarm On/Off
km/h
Km
Calibration
AM
Time Entry
DriveRight 600E Settings Screens
Calibrating the DriveRight 600E
Once the DriveRight 600E is installed in a vehicle, calibrate the device so
that it reports the correct speed, distance, deceleration, and acceleration.
All General Duty and Heavy Duty (# 8126GD and # 8126HD) versions of
DriveRight 600
“Calibrating Using the Speedometer” on page 5), or by using the distance
reading (see “Calibrating Using Distance Readings” on page 7).
The VSS (vehicle speed sensor) version (# 8126VSS) of the DriveRight
600
E should be calibrated if the vehicle’s VSS pulses per mile is different
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E should be calibrated using the speedometer (see
Calibrating the DriveRight 600E
from the DriveRight 600E’s default of 4000 pulses per mile, or if the
vehicle’s pulses per mile are not known. VSS versions should be
calibrated using the speedometer (
see “Calibrating Using the
Speedometer” on page 5), or by using the distance reading (see
“Calibrating Using Distance Readings” on page 7) or, if the vehicle’s
pulses per mile reading is known, can be calibrated using FMS.
DriveRight 600E OBD (# 8126OBD) requires no calibration because it
is installed in the vehicle’s On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) port. Select the
OBD installation method when you add a DriveRight 600
E OBD to
DriveRight FMS.
Note: Enter the security code before calibrating the DriveRight 600E. See “Security
Code Screen” on page 16 for more information.
Calibrating the DriveRight 600E using FMS
Use FMS to accurately calibrate the DriveRight 600E VSS device,
provided you know the pulses per mile used by your vehicle’s VSS
(vehicle speed sensor). Contact your dealer’s service department for the
pulses per mile used by your vehicle’s VSS. Instructions on calibrating
the DriveRight 600
E using FMS can be found in the FMS Online Help.
Calibrating Using the Speedometer
To calibrate using the DriveRight 600E’s speedometer, drive steadily at
40 km/h (25 mph) and press SET/CLEAR on the DriveRight 600
DriveRight 600
moment of calibration which it assumes to be 40
E bases its calibration on the speed of the vehicle at the
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
E.
E. The
Note: If the security code is protected, enter the code number. The Calibration Screens
can not be accessed until the security code is entered.
1. Press and hold MODE to access the Settings Screens.
2. Enter the security code in the Security Code Screen.
3. Press and release MODE until the Calibration Screen displays.
The calibration speed (40 or 25) is located at the bottom right of the
display. The uncalibrated speed reading is located at the top of the
display, along with the unit of measure (km/h or mph). Until the
DriveRight 600
E is calibrated, this speed reading will be inaccurate.
The distance, which appears in the lower left of the display, is not
necessary for this calibration procedure.
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Calibrating the DriveRight 600E
Speed Reading
MILES
K
m
MPH
k
m/h
SETTINGS
SPEED
D
ISTANCE
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.
The word CAL appears in the top right of the display. This indicates
that the DriveRight 600
SPEED
DISTANCE
E is in the process of calibrating.
Unit Calibrating
km/h
SETTINGS
Km
Unit Calibrating
6. Continue to hold SET/CLEAR until the DriveRight 600E beeps and the
word “DONE” appears on the display. The DriveRight 600
E has
finished calibrating. The speed reading at the top of the display also
changes so that it reads closer to the vehicle’s speedometer reading.
Unit Finished Calibrating
SPEED
D
ISTANCE
k
m/h
SETTINGS
K
m
Unit Finished Calibrating
7. Once the calibration is complete, drive the vehicle and compare the
vehicle’s speedometer to the DriveRight 600
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E’s speed display.
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