U
SER’S
G
UIDE
130AL
Product # 8146GD, 8146HD
Product Numbers: 8146GD, 8146HD
Davis Instruments Part Number: 7395-056
DriveRight
®
Rev. B Manual (8/13/98)
Controlled Online: Davis Instruments:DriveRight:Manuals:DriveRight 130AL
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336/EC.
© Davis Instruments Corp. 1995. All rights reserved.
DriveRight is a registered trademark of Davis Instruments Corp., Hayward, CA.
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ABLE OF CONTENTS
I
NTRODUCTION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
A Word About Safe Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
O
PTIONAL ACCESSORIES
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
U
SING THE DAVIS DRIVERIGHT
130AL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The Data Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The Settings Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
The Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Entering Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
C
ALIBRATING
THE
D
RIVE
R
IGHT
130AL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Calibration Using the Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Calibration Using The Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
U
SING
THE
D
ATA
S
CREENS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Current Readings Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Speed/Distance Log Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Acceleration/Deceleration Log Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Driving Time Log Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Limits Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
S
ETTINGS
S
CREENS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Last Correct Code Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Code Entry Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Clear All Log Data Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Alarm On/Off Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Limit Entry Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Calibration Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Set Time Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Set Date Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Set Year Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
M
ISCELLANEOUS
I
NFORMATION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Tamper Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Battery Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Display Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Restarting the DriveRight 130AL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
G
UIDE
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
T
ECHNICAL
S
PECIFICATIONS
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
W
ARRANTY
& R
EPAIR
I
NFORMATION
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
One Year Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Questions? Call Davis Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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I
NTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing the Davis DriveRight 130AL! The DriveRight
130AL uses advanced microprocessor technology to record and track driver and
vehicle performance. You may set your own limits for speed, acceleration, and
deceleration. An alarm will sound whenever the limits are exceeded. Data is
logged for 130 days so you can review the information at a later date. The DriveRight 130AL even maintains an accident log which gives you a look at the vehicle’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. A tamper indicator appears any time power is removed from the unit and
remains on the display until the correct password is re-entered. All data stored in
the log is protected in “non-volatile” memory which means that it cannot be lost
even if the power is removed and the wires cut!
NOTE:
This manual explains the operation of the DriveRight 130AL. For infor-
mation on installing and mounting the unit, consult the Installation Guide.
A Word About Safe Use
It goes without saying that you should never attempt to set or calibrate the
DriveRight 130AL while you are driving. Safe driving requires extreme attentiveness. The manipulation of the DriveRight 130AL while driving may result in
dangerous distraction. Stop the vehicle first, then, if necessary, recruit someone
to help you.
If you allow others to use your vehicle, always warn them about the DriveRight
130AL’s alarms. If they exceed a set limit, causing an alarm to sound, they may be
startled by the noise or they may get distracted while trying to trace the source of
the noise. In either case, this may become a safety concern, so warn them in
advance.
About This Manual
This manual begins with a brief explanation of the various screens which display
the information collected by the DriveRight 130AL and a description of the
unit’s four-button interface. Following this overview of the unit, each of the
screens are explained in detail. The components of each screen are described and
every function associated with that screen detailed. Finally, this manual explains
the use of the password for data security, and the operation of the unit on battery power.
O
PTIONAL ACCESSORIES
The following accessories, designed for use with the DriveRight 130AL, are
available from your dealer or may be ordered directly from Davis.
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• Second Car Kit:
To use the DriveRight 130AL in more than one vehicle,
order a Second Car Kit for each extra vehicle or new vehicle. The Second Car
Kit provides all the hardware necessary to install a sensor on another vehicle so
you may simply move the DriveRight 130AL display unit between the vehicles.
• DriveRight 130AL Software Kit:
Dramatically expand the power of the
DriveRight 130AL by downloading data to your computer through a standard
serial port. Store, graph, sort, query, and print data collected by the DriveRight
130AL for a look at long-term driving tendencies.
U
SING THE
D
AVIS
D
RIVE
R
IGHT
130AL
The sections below offer a basic description of the DriveRight 130AL. Detailed
instructions appear in later sections.
NOTE:
Please do not enter a password until you familiarize yourself with the use of
DriveRight 130AL. The default password (0000) allows access to all screens
and disables the tamper feature. See “Code Entry Screen” on page 18 and
“Tamper Protection” on page 24 for password instructions.
The Data Screens
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:
Current Readings Screen
Speed / Distance Log Screen
Acceleration / Deceleration Log Screen
Driving Time Log Screen
Limits Screen
Data Screens
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The Settings Screens
The “settings screens” allow you to perform a variety of DriveRight 130AL functions such as entering limits, time, date, and code, clearing data, and turning
alarms on and off. To access the group of nine settings screens from any of the
data screens (or vice versa), press and hold
MODE
down until the unit beeps
and the 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:
Last Correct Code Screen
Code Entry Screen
Clear All Log Data Screen
Alarm On / Off ScreenYear Entry Screen
Data Entry Screen
Limit Settings Entry Screen
Time Entry Screen
Calibration Screen
Settings Screens
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The Buttons
The Davis DriveRight 130AL utilizes a four-button interface. In general, each button 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 functions is included below to get you started and to act as a reference.
"+"
:
Scrolls forward through the available digits, days, or display units when data
entry is necessary.
NOTE:
Pressing and holding down
"+"
increases the rate at which the numbers or
dates scroll forward.
"-"
:
Scrolls backward through the available digits, days, or display units when
data entry is necessary.
NOTE:
Pressing and holding down
"-"
increases the rate at which the numbers or
dates scroll backward.
Screen
+
Button Function
Any Screen Where
Data Entry is
Possible
When a digit is flashing,
"+"
scrolls forward (that is, 1, 2, 3, 4,
etc.) through the available entries for that digit. When a
display segment is flashing (for example, “MPH” or “km/h”),
"+"
toggles between the available display units for that
function.
Any Log Screen
Scrolls forward (that is, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, etc.)
through up to 130 days of data in the log. The log is cyclical,
which means that when you reach the first day in the log,
pressing
"+"
again takes you to the last day in the log.
Current Readings Toggles the display lamp on and off.
Screen
-
Button Function
Any Screen Where
Data Entry is
Possible
When a digit is flashing,
"-"
scrolls backward (that is, 9, 8, 7,
6, etc.) through the available entries for that digit. When a
display segment is flashing (for example “MPH” or “km/h”),
"-"
toggles between the available display units for that
function.
Log Screens
Scrolls backward (that is, Saturday, Friday, Thursday, etc.)
through up to 130 days of data in the log. The log is cyclical,
which means that when you reach the last day in the log,
pressing
"-"
again takes you to the first day in the log.
Current Readings Toggles the display lamp on and off.
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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
enter data there. In addition, from many screens, pressing
SET/CLEAR
and
holding it down will clear the data related to that screen.
MODE
:
Pressing and releasing
MODE
changes the screen which appears on
the display. Pressing
MODE
and holding it down for three seconds (until
the unit beeps) toggles between the group of data screens and the group of
settings screens.
Screen
SET/CLEAR
Button Function
Any Screen Where
Data Entry is
Possible
Press and Release: When a digit or segment is flashing,
pressing and releasing
SET/CLEAR
accepts the current entry
for that digit/segment and moves you to the next available
digit/segment.
Log Screens
Press and Release : Toggles the time/date display between the
date of the logged data and the time at which the maximum
for that date was recorded.
Press and Hold : Clears all logged data. (Note that you must
enter the correct code to execute this function.)
Current Readings
Press and Release : Toggles the time/date display between the
time and the date.
Press and Hold : Resets the distance register to zero.
Screen
MODE
Button Function
Any Data Screen
Press and Release: Cycles to the next data screen.
Press and Hold : Switches to the settings screens.
Any Settings
Screen
Press and Release : Cycles to the next settings screen.
Press and Hold : Switches to the data screens.
When Unit is in
“Sleep Mode”
Press and Release : Returns the unit to normal operation. See
“Battery Operation” on page 25 for a description of sleep
mode.
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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.
NOTE:
The instructions below demonstrate the settings entry procedure by showing
you how to set the time. The instructions assume that you have not yet entered a
code (see “Code Entry Screen” on page 18).
1. If necessary, press and hold
MODE
down to access the settings screens.
2. If necessary, press and release
MODE
until the set time screen appears.
You will be able to tell if a particular screen accepts data entry because one of the
digits or a display segment (for example, MPH or km/h) will be flashing. In this
case, the AM, PM, or 24HR segment will be flashing.
3. Press
"+"
or
"-"
to toggle between the PM, AM, and 24HR segments.
Each time you press
"+"
or
"-"
, the display segment changes. Changing the display segment changes the format in which the time appears (12 hour or 24
hour) and selects between AM and PM.
4. When the desired segment appears, press
SET/CLEAR
.
The display segment stops flashing and the first digit begins flashing.
5. Press
"+"
or
"-"
to increment the first digit.
Each time you press
"+"
or
"-"
, the digit increments one number up or down.
You may also hold
"+"
or
"-"
down to scroll quickly through available digits.
(Note that, for the first digit in the time, only 0, 1, and 2 are valid entries.)
NOTE:
Make sure the time you enter is in the correct format (12 hour or 24 hour).
6. When the desired number appears, press
SET/CLEAR
.
The next digit begins flashing.
7. Repeat this procedure until all digits have been correctly set.
It makes no difference which digit you enter first. If you enter a digit incorrectly,
accidentally skip past a digit, or only want to change certain digits, simply press
and release
SET/CLEAR
until the desired digit begins to flash.
8. When finished entering the time, press
MODE
.
This sets the time and moves you to the set date screen.
AM
SETTINGS
Flashing Segment
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C
ALIBRATING
THE
D
RIVE
R
IGHT
130AL
You must calibrate the unit before it will report the correct speed and acceleration.
Calibration adjusts the unit to work properly with your vehicle’s differential and tire
size.
NOTE:
You should calibrate the unit whenever you change tires.
Calibrating the unit may be accomplished in one of two ways: using either the
odometer or the speedometer as the basis for calibration. When calibrating the
DriveRight, always begin by obtaining a rough calibration of the unit using the
speedometer. Even if you plan to calibrate the unit using the odometer, first calibrate using the speedometer. Otherwise, the uncalibrated distance reading may
differ from your odometer reading so much that it will take too long to make the
numbers match.
Calibration Using the Speedometer
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 calibration which it assumes to be 25 MPH (40 km/h).
NOTE:
Because of the nature of this calibration procedure, we strongly recommend
that it be performed by two people: one to drive the vehicle and one to operate the DriveRight 130AL.
1. If necessary, press and hold
MODE
down to access the settings
screens.
2. If necessary, press and release
MODE
until the Calibration screen
appears.
The calibration speed (25 or 40) appears at the bottom right of the display.
The uncalibrated speed reading appears at the top of the display, along with
the unit of measure (MPH or km/h). Note that until you calibrate the DriveRight 130AL this speed reading will be inaccurate. The distance, which
appears in the lower left of the display, is not necessary for this calibration
procedure.
CAL
MPH
DISTANCE
MILES
Calibration Speed
Uncalibrated Speed Reading
SETTINGS
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