DAVIS DriveRight Remote Download Kit User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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SER REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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IT COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

For pre-programming the field modem: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

For downloading data from the field: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

CONFIGURING THE FIELD MODEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

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RE-PROGRAMMING THE FIELD MODEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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XECUTING A DOWNLOAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Actions on the Host Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Actions in the Field 7

TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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PPENDIX: COURIER V.EVERYTHING SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Product Number: 8188
Davis Instruments Part Number: 7395 .15 0

Remote Download Kit
Rev. B (September 25, 2002)
© Davis Instruments Corp. 2002. All rights reserved.
This product complies with the essential protection requirements of the EC

EMC Directive 89/336/EC.
DriveRight is a registered trademark of Davis Instruments Corp. Windows is a

trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Introduction

The DriveRight Remote Download Kit allows you to download Driv­eRight data from any standar d phone line to a hos t computer r unning
DriveRight Vehicle Management Software (VMS). The DriveRight
unit connects to a user-supplied modem which, when powered up,
automatically dials the host computer and downloads the data.

This manual describes how to pre-program the US Robotics CourierV.
Everything modem to dial and download when switched on. It also
details how to connect a DriveRight unit to the pre-programmed
modem for downloading.

User Requirements

To use this kit, you must supply the following equipment:

Host computer

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A PC running DriveRight VMS that has a modem
(referred to as “host modem”) and a phone number.
This computer, when operating in host mode, will receive
downloaded DriveRight data.

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Field mode m

A modem with power-on dial-up capabilities that the
driver can use in the field to download data to the host
computer. This manual provides instructions for config­uring and programming the US Robotics Courier V. Every-
thing modem.

NOTE: You may use any modem with power-on dial-up capabi lities

(i.e., can dial a pre -set phone numb er automatic ally when
you turn it on). However, not all modems respond to the
same commands or act the same way on power up. If you
purchase a modem other than the US Robotics Co ur ie r V.
Everything, you will need to modify the instructions pre­sented here using th e documentation provi ded with your spe­cific modem.

❏ DriveRight unit

A DriveRight data logger/display unit used to monitor
and store driving informat ion.

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