Davis 8131 User Manual

Configuration Cable for Wireless
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This installation manual describes
installing the Configuration Cable.
The Configuration Cable works with a
computer running DriveRight Fleet
Management Software (FMS) to
configure Wireless On-Board Modules
(#8129) for use in your fleet.

The Configuration Cable can be connected to any computer via a USB port.
The unit is compatible with DriveRight FMS version 3.7 or later. To connect
the Configuration Cable to your computer:

1. Update FMS to 3.7 or install the FMS software if necessary. Install the
Configuration Cable drivers following the instructions provided in the FMS
Online Help.

2. Locate a free USB port
on your computer and
connect the USB con­nector to the port.

3. Insert the USB- Mini B
connector into the USB
slot of the configura­tion cable.

4. Connect the Wireless
On-Board Module to
the Configuration
Cable by plugging in
the male connector into
the socket on the Con­figuration Cable.

5. Follow the FMS
Online Help instruc­tions for configuring
the Wireless On-Board
Module.

USB Port

Configuration Cable

#8131

Wireless

On-Board Module

#8129

Configuration Cable Specifications

Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0" (94 mm x 58 mm x

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Oz.

Operating range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40°F to +185°F (-40°C to 85°C)

Storage range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -40°F to +194°F (-4 0°C to 90 °C)

Electrical Specifications

Powered by. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USB

Typical current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30mA

Connectors

For USB Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USB Mini-B

For Wireless On-Board Module . . 7 Pin locking Mini-DIN

Cable

Length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Le ngth 96 '' (2.4 m)

Cable Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USB A to Min i-B

Agency certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . FCC, IC, CE

25 mm)

Contacting Davis Technical Support

If you have questions or encounter problems installing or operating
Configuration Cable, please contact Davis Technical Support.

Note: Please do not return items to the factory for repair without prior authorization.

Phone Support

[phone] – Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
[phone] – Fax to Technical Support.

E-mail Support

[e-mail] – E-mail to Technical Support.
[e-mail] – E-mail to Davis Instruments.

Web Support

www.davisnet.com – Copies of User Manuals and Installation Manuals
are available on the “Support” page. Watch for FAQs and other updates.

Product Number: 8131 Part Number: 7395.227
Configuration Cable for Wireless On-Board Module Rev. A (Sep tember 5, 2006)
This product complies with the essential protection requirements of the EC EMC Directive 89/336/EC.

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