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CarChip Software Version 2.3 Online Help Printable Version (6/11/2007) For Product Numbers: # 8226, # 8246, #8210, # 8211, # 8220, # 8221, # 8225, # 8241, # 8245 Davis Instruments Corp. 2007. All rights reserved. This product complies with the essential protection requirements of the EC EMC Directive 89/226/EC. CarChip is a trademark of Davis Instruments Corp. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. 3465 Diablo Avenue, Haywa
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Table Of Contents Welcome to CarChip.......................................................................................................................1 What's New in CarChip 2.3 ...........................................................................................................2 Getting Started ........................................................................................................................2 How CarChip Works ..............................................
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CarChip Online Help Printable Version Safety Notice ......................................................................................................................... 95 Contacting Davis Instruments .................................................................................................. 95 Index ......................................................................................................................................... 97 ii
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Welcome to CarChip Click on one of the following topics to find out more information on using the CarChip system: Getting Started Topics Use the following topics to start using your CarChip device and software: How CarChip Works CarChip Installation Example File Walkthrough Express Setup Walkthrough Full Setup Downloading CarChip Data Viewing Data Exporting Data Printing Toolbar Using CarChip Help Menu Commands Use the following topics to learn more about the menus availab
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CarChip Online Help Printable Version June 13, 2007 What's New in CarChip 2.3 CarChip Software version 2.3 includes the following changes: • The CarChip software now processes VIN number read from vehicle (if there is one) during download. • Fixed issue with the CarChip software not detecting a connected CarChip when the software is first launched. • The Fuel Entry box and corresponding vehicle report now display fuel information in both litres and gallons, depending on unit type sel
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Welcome to CarChip How CarChip Works The CarChip Pro plugs into the OBDII port in many 1996 or newer cars or trucks to record trip and performance data. This data is then downloaded into your PC computer, providing a detailed look at how the vehicle was driven, including trip start and end times, vehicle speeds, rates of acceleration and braking, and also any OBDII trouble codes detected during the trip. The CarChip software displays vehicle data in summary, plot or table format, and can
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CarChip Online Help Printable Version The OBDII port is located within 3 feet of the steering wheel, usually near the general area indicated by the dotted line in the following illustration. The port should be easily accessible to a person in the driver's seat. Note: Use the Davis Instruments' CarChip web site to locate the OBDII connection on your car. 2. Check the following areas for the OBDII port: Under the Dash Behind a small access panel in the dash In front of the passenger se
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Welcome to CarChip Note: If the indicator light is enabled, which is its default setting, it continuously blinks when connected to a vehicle. If the indicator is disabled, it stops blinking once is has established communication with the OBDII computer. 4. Check to make sure the data logger indicator light is blinking. This verifies CarChip was properly inserted into the OBDII port and is communicating with your vehicle. Connecting CarChip Pro to a Computer The CarChip Pro or CarChip F
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CarChip Online Help Printable Version Installing CarChip Software Follow the steps provided below to install the CarChip software. CarChip software is compatible with computers running Windows™ 98SE, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, XP, or Vista. 1. Place the CarChip software CD in your CD ROM drive. 2. The install program should start automatically. If the install program does not start, select Run from the Start menu, type D:\SETUP (or the correct letter for your CD ROM drive), and click OK to begin t
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Welcome to CarChip Example File Sample data is automatically loaded and displayed in the CarChip software when the software is installed and opened for the first time. Use the sample data to view the functionality that exists in the CarChip software. To display the example data: 1. The Example File dialog box displays when the CarChip software is first opened. This dialog box displays an alert that a file with sample data will be opened and displayed. Click OK to open the sample data
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CarChip Online Help Printable Version Downloading CarChip Data Once you have connected your CarChip data logger to your computer, you are ready to download data from any of the CarChip models. To download data: 1. Click the Download CarChip icon or select Download CarChip Data from the CarChip menu. In some instances, the Warning Clock Setup dialog box displays. When data is downloaded, the software automatically compares the internal clock on the CarChip against the clock on your
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Welcome to CarChip To select a vehicle and driver associated with each connection event: 1. Select the vehicle name from the Vehicle box. If no vehicle exists, or if the vehicle that is associated with the event is not listed, see Creating a New Vehicle. If you select the wrong vehicle for the displayed VIN, you may correct this after the download by changing the vehicle name in the Vehicle ID dialog box. To create a new vehicle to associate with each connection event: 1. Click New
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CarChip Online Help Printable Version Once all connection events have been associated with a vehicle and driver, the dialog box closes and the summary report for the Trip Log displays. Assign Drivers The Assign Drivers dialog box displays if a CarChip file from a previous version of the CarChip software (CarChip 1.3 or earlier) has been added. This dialog prompts you to assign drivers associated with every trip that was recorded. The Assign Drivers dialog box displays for every trip prese
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Welcome to CarChip Exporting Data You can export logged data from the Trip, Activity, Accident, and Trouble Log views using the menu that displays when you right-click on a log report. There are several options and formats available for exporting data. The available options are: • Information displayed in any of the Log Views can be exported by either saving to a file or copying to the clipboard. Copying to a clipboard allows you to paste the information directly into other applications.
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CarChip Online Help Printable Version Toolbar The Toolbar provides a quick way to access CarChip software commands. Toolbar Icons Home - Displays the CarChip Home Page, containing vehicle and driver summary information. Download - Downloads data from the CarChip data logger. Trip Log Report View - Selects the last Trip Log Report View. Trip Log Plot View - Selects the last Trip Log Plot View. Trip Logs - Displays the Trip Log Summary page. Activity Logs - Displays the Acti
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Welcome to CarChip Print - Prints the current open displayed page. Print Preview - Previews the current open page. Help - Opens the CarChip Help file. See Also: Navigation Buttons Shortcuts and Navigation Aids Navigation Buttons Trip Log Navigation Buttons Use the left and right arrow navigation buttons to select records in the Trip Log View: Back - Click the left arrow button to display the previous trip record. Forward - Click the right arrow button to display the
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CarChip Online Help Printable Version Forward - Click the right arrow button to display the next accident record. Shortcuts & Navigation Aids The following keyboard shortcuts and navigational aids can help you move quickly through the logged data views. These shortcuts work when viewing any log record. Use these shortcut keys to: Down cursor key - Move to next record. Up cursor key - Move to the previous record. These apply to the buttons labeled "Report, Plot, and Table" when view
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Welcome to CarChip Right Click Copy As The Copy As command available in the Right-Click menu for the Summary, Record, and Table Views offers two file formats for copying the displayed information: text and data. • Copy As > Text - Paste the displayed information as text in another application. • Copy As > Data - Paste the displayed information as tab delimited text in a spreadsheet program. Copy Plot As The Copy As command in the Plot View right-click menu offers three options for cop
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CarChip Online Help Printable Version Save Plot As The Save As command available in the Right-Click menu for the Plot View offers three file format options for saving the displayed information: Metafile, Bitmap and Data. • Save As > Metafile - Saves the plot as a vector graphics ".emf" file. • Save As > Bitmap - Saves the plot as bitmapped paint ".bmp" file. • Save As > Data - Saves the plot data as a tab delimited text ".txt" file for use in a spreadsheet program. Using CarChip Help
