¨ TM Online Help Printable Version For CarChip, CarChip E/X, & CarChip E/X with Alarm 8210, 8211, 8220, 8221, & 8225 i
CarChip Online Help Printable Version Product Numbers: 8210, 8211, 8220, 8221, 8225 Part Number: 7395.064 CarChip Online Help Printable Version (July 16, 2004) Copyright © 2004 Davis Instruments Corp. All rights reserved. 3465 Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545-2778 510-732-9229 • Fax: 510-732-9188 E-mail: info@davisnet.com • www.davisnet.
Table Of Contents Table Of Contents Welcome to CarChip ....................................................................................................................... 1 Welcome to CarChip! ................................................................................................................... 1 Getting Started ........................................................................................................................ 2 How CarChip Works .......................................
Welcome to CarChip 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 Setup Downloading CarChip Data Viewing Data Exporting Data Printing Tool Bar Using CarChip Help Menu Commands Use the following topics to learn more about the menus available in the CarChip software: File Menu Comm
CarChip Online Help Printable Version Getting Started Use the following topics to start using your CarChip device and software: How CarChip Works CarChip Installation Example File Walkthrough Setup Downloading CarChip Data Viewing Data Exporting Data Using the File Menu Printing Tool Bar Using CarChip Help How CarChip Works The CarChip plugs into the OBDII port in many 1996 or newer cars or trucks to record trip and performance data.
Welcome to CarChip Installing CarChip in your Car Follow these steps to install the CarChip data logger in your car. 1. Find the OBDII port on your car. 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.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version 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. Note: The indicator light blinks continuously when the CarChip is initially connected to a vehicle, before the vehicle has started.
Welcome to CarChip To connect the CarChip data logger to your computer using a serial port: 1. Locate a free serial port on the back of your computer and insert the 9-pin connector of the download cable into the port. 2. Plug the power adapter cable into the power jack on the 9-pin connector. 3. Plug the power supply into an AC outlet. 4. Plug the 8-pin microminiature connector into the port on the CarChip data logger.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version 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 file. The sample data file, Example.car, is located in your CarChip software directory and can also be manually opened. To manually open the example file: 1. Select Open in the File Menu. The Browse dialog box displays. 2. Select the Example.
Welcome to CarChip Note: The Serial Port Settings dialog box does not display in the Walkthrough if a CarChip data logger has been automatically detected. Plots - Select the options for displaying plots and graphs. Select Units - Select the units of measure that the data and information are displayed in. Driver ID - Add, delete, or edit the list of drivers using the CarChip data logger. Vehicle ID – Add, delete, or edit the list of vehicles using the CarChip data logger.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version Unidentified Vehicle/Driver ID The Unidentified Vehicle/Driver ID dialog box displays once data has been downloaded from the CarChip data logger, prompting you to select the vehicles and drivers associated every trip that was recorded. The CarChip device is capable of being connected to multiple vehicles. Every time the CarChip is connected to a vehicle, a connection event is recorded.
Welcome to CarChip If the driver and vehicle are associated with all the connection events stored on the CarChip, select Apply To All. Once all connection events have been associated with a vehicle and driver, the dialog box closes and the summary report for the Activity 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.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version 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.
Welcome to CarChip 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 Activity Log Summary page. Accident Logs - Displays the Accident Log Summary page.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version Down - Click the down arrow button to scroll down to the next plot. Accident Log Navigation Buttons Use the left and right arrow navigation buttons to select records in the Accident Log View: Back - Click the left arrow button to display the previous accident record. Forward - Click the right arrow button to display the next accident record.
Welcome to CarChip • Copy As > Text - Pastes 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 copying the displayed information: metafile, bitmap, and data. The Copied information can then be pasted directly into another application.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version • Save As > Text - Pastes the displayed information as text in another application. • Save As > Data - Paste the displayed information as tab delimited text in a spreadsheet program. 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.
Welcome to CarChip Resizing the HTML Help viewer To: Do this To minimize the window Click Minimize to shrink the viewer so it is displayed in the button bar on the bottom of the Windows Desktop. Right-click this button and select Restore to display the viewer. To maximize the window Click Maximize to maximize the window so it occupies the entire desktop area. To restore the viewer to its default size Click Restore to restore the viewer to it's default size.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version File Menu Commands With the options in the File menu you can save your uploaded CarChip data, open previously saved data, and print your data. • New - Closes existing CarChip data and the corresponding file so that new CarChip data can be downloaded and displayed. • Open - Opens an existing CarChip data file. • Save - Saves the CarChip data currently displayed in the software. The data is saved in specially formatted CarChip file called a .car file.
Welcome to CarChip Note: The CarChip data logger does not have to be connected to your computer to use the Walkthrough Setup command. When the CarChip data logger is connected, more Setup menu commands display during the walkthrough process. By selecting the walkthrough process, the software displays a series of dialog boxes listed below. At each step in the walkthrough process, confirmation boxes are provided to perform or skip the next step in the walkthrough. To continue, click OK.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version To select the communications port connection manually: 1. Select Communications Port from the Setup menu. The Setup / Communications Port dialog box displays. 2. Select one of the listed ports or enter the name of the desired port. Select USB if the CarChip is connected to a USB port. Select one of the available COM ports if the CarChip is connected to a Serial or COM port, or type in the name of the COM port if it is not on the available list. 3.
Welcome to CarChip • Draw Plots using Lines Rather than Areas - Displays a line graph of the measured data. Turning this option off turns the area under the measured data black in the plot. • Draw Plot Coordinates Only When Ctrl Key is Pressed - Display the cursor's plot coordinates only when the Control key is pressed. The plot coordinates are the elapsed time of the trip and the data value associated with that time.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version 2. Click the Draw Braking Events check box to toggle the function on and off. A check indicates that the Draw Braking Events function has been enabled. 3. Click OK to save the new plot setup. Click Cancel to exit the dialog box and retain the previous plot setup. Click Apply to make the change without exiting the dialog box.
Welcome to CarChip 2. Click on the Draw Speed Bands check box to toggle the function on and off. A check indicates that the Draw Speed Bands function has been enabled. 3. Click OK to save the new plot setup. Click Cancel to exit the dialog box and retain the previous plot setup. Click Apply to make the change without exiting the dialog box. Units of Measure You can select the units of measure used by CarChip software to display the CarChip data. You can even create custom unit systems.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version 3. Type the name of the new unit system in the Name box. 4. Select the unit system the new customized measurement system uses as a template from the Based On drop down box. 5. Click OK to add the new unit system, or click Cancel to exit the dialog box without making any changes. The Setup / Units dialog box displays with the customized unit system. 6. Select a unit type whose value you want to change from the Unit Type drop down box.
Welcome to CarChip The Parameter Thresholds dialog box allows you to set thresholds for multiple areas of your vehicle. The information that is downloaded from the data logger based on these selected thresholds displays in the Summary Log view in the View menu. To set parameter thresholds: 1. Select Parameter Thresholds from the Setup Menu. The Parameter Thresholds dialog box displays. 2. Set the maximum threshold for each parameter.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version 2. Select the vehicle from the Vehicle box. 3. Select the date the fuel was purchased from the Date box. 4. Enter the amount of fuel purchased in gallons in the Amount box. 5. Enter the price paid for the fuel purchase in the Bill box. 6. Click OK to close the Fuel Entry dialog box without saving the fuel entry information, or click Add Entry to add the fuel entry. Note: The fuel entry information is based on the U.S. system of measurement and on U.S.
Welcome to CarChip 2. Enter a unique driver name or ID in the ID box. 3. Enter a name in the Name box and click OK. You do not have to enter a name in the name box. Click OK if you want the information displayed in the ID box to display in the Name box. The new driver information displays in the Driver ID table. 4. Click OK to add the Driver ID, or click Cancel to exit the Driver ID dialog box without saving changes. To delete an existing driver, from the Driver ID dialog box: 1.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version 2. Enter a unique vehicle name or the vehicle's VIN number in the VIN box. 3. Enter a unique vehicle name in the Name box and click OK. You do not have to enter a name in the name box. Click OK if you want the information displayed in the VIN box to display in the Name box. The new vehicle information displays in the Vehicle ID table. 4. Click OK to add the Vehicle ID, or click Cancel to exit the Vehicle ID dialog box without saving changes.
Welcome to CarChip 1. Double-click the Name field for a CarChip data logger from the CarChip ID dialog box. The selected CarChip name is highlighted. 2. Edit the CarChip name. 3. Click OK to accept the changes to the Driver ID, or click Cancel to exit the Driver ID dialog box without saving changes. Miscellaneous The Miscellaneous dialog box lets you configure the memory clearing options for the CarChip data logger. To configure the CarChip memory clear options: 1.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version Clear CarChip Memory? The Question \ Clear Car Chip Memory dialog box displays after every download if, the Ask option is the current memory clearing option selected from the Miscellaneous dialog box from the Setup menu. To Clear the CarChip data logger's memory: 1. Click Yes. To keep the current data on the CarChip data logger: 1. Click No. To hide this dialog box in future downloads: 1. Click Don't Ask Again and your desired memory clearing option.
Welcome to CarChip The commands that display in this menu depend on the CarChip data logger model. The CarChip menu commands are: Download CarChip Data - Lets you download data from the CarChip data logger to your computer. Display CarChip Memory - Displays the available memory available on your CarChip data logger. Clear CarChip Memory - Lets you clear the CarChip memory. Enable CarChip LED - Controls the modes of operation for your CarChip LED.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version 3. Click No to keep the current data in the CarChip device, or click Yes to clear the CarChip memory. Note: This dialog box contains a Don't Ask Again check box. By Checking this option and clicking Yes, the CarChip's memory is automatically cleared after every download. By clicking No, the CarChip's memory is never cleared after download. To change your CarChip memory clearing options, see Memory Clearing Options. The Unidentified Vehicle/Driver dialog box displays.
Welcome to CarChip 1. Select Enable CarChip LED from the CarChip menu. The CarChip software takes a moment to initialize the LED setting. The CarChip LED is now in Diagnostic Mode. 2. Select Enable CarChip LED a second time. The CarChip software take a moment to initialize the LED setting. The CarChip LED is now in Disabled Mode. To view CarChip LED status: 1. View Enable CarChip LED from the CarChip menu. If a check displays next to the command, Diagnostic Mode is currently in use on your CarChip.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version Enable CarChip Alarm The Enable CarChip Alarm command displays on the CarChip menu only when a CarChip E/X with Alarm (product 8225) is connected to your computer and has an established a connection with the CarChip software. The CarChip E/X with Alarm emits an audible alarm in your vehicle when speed band thresholds, acceleration and braking thresholds have been exceeded. The Enable Alarm command toggles the CarChip Alarm on and off.
Welcome to CarChip 1. Select Set Speed Bands... from the CarChip menu. The CarChip / Set Speed Bands dialog box displays. 2. Enter the maximum threshold speed for each of the first three speed bands. The fourth speed band consists of all speeds greater than the last threshold, or click Default to use the software default threshold settings. The default speed thresholds are: 45, 60, and 75 mph (US); 72, 97, and 121 kph (Metric); and 20.1, 26.8 and 33.5 m/s (S.I.). 3.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version Use the Set Accelerations Thresholds dialog box to enter the rates of acceleration that define hard acceleration and extreme acceleration. These thresholds help you monitor how hard the vehicle is being accelerated. Any time the car's acceleration exceeds these set limits, the event is logged in the Trip Report. To set acceleration thresholds: 1. Select Set Acceleration Thresholds... from the CarChip menu. The CarChip / Set Acceleration Thresholds dialog box displays.
Welcome to CarChip 2. Use the drop down list to select up to four additional vehicle data parameters. 3. For each parameter, select a sampling interval. 4. Click OK to save the parameter settings, or click Cancel to exit the dialog box and retain the previous settings. Note: A parameter can not be logged more than once. Please review your parameter selections and remove any duplicate selections.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version Table Row: Description: CarChip Displays the CarChip data logger serial number or unique name. Last Downloaded Displays the date the CarChip data was last downloaded. Vehicle Displays the vehicles that have been associated with connection events to the CarChip data logger. If there is more than one vehicle associated with the CarChip, the word Multiple displays.
Welcome to CarChip limit for the selected month. Note: The Acceleration Rate and Deceleration Rate fields are based on the G-force measure type. These units do not change if you select another system of measurement from the Units dialog box. Home Page Driver Summary View The Home Page Driver Summary view displays when you select a Driver hyperlink from the Driver Summary table in the CarChip Home page.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version statistics. The time intervals are: This Month Last Month Last 3 Months Last 6 Months Last 12 Months Distance Displays the total distance the vehicle was driven with the CarChip data logger connected to the vehicle. High Speed Displays the highest speed the vehicle logged for the time interval. MPG Displays the average miles per gallon for the vehicle for the time interval.
Welcome to CarChip Trip Log Plot View The Accident Log Plot View displays line graphs of all the available trip data. Note: The trip data that displays in the plot view depends on CarChip data logger model. The basic CarChip plots only the vehicle speed. The CarChip E/X or higher model plots the data for any additional parameters you have selected. To view the Trip Log Plots: 1. Click on the Trip Log View icon or select Trip Log from the View menu. The Trip Log Summary view displays. 2.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version 5. Click the Left Arrow button or press the Up cursor key to display the previous Trip Log record. 6. Click the Right Arrow button or press the Down cursor key to display the next Trip Log record. 7. Use the Left and Right cursor keys to select the Report or Table views of the record. 8. Click the Down Arrow button to display the next plot available for the selected trip. 9.
Welcome to CarChip • Unzoom • Copy As • Save As • Speed Bands - Select to include horizontal lines indicating speed band settings. • Braking Events - Select to draw vertical lines indicating braking events that exceed a braking threshold. • Acceleration Events - Select to include vertical lines indicating acceleration events that exceed an acceleration threshold. • Line Plot - Select to draw plots using plain lines. If not selected the area under the lines is filled in with black.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version 2. Select one of the trip records listed in the drop-down list by placing the cursor over it to highlight the stop, then clicking with the left mouse button. You can also select trip records by using the Up and Down cursor keys to move up and down the list, then pressing Enter when you have highlighted the desired stop. The Trip Log Report view displays. 3. Use the Right or Left cursor key to select the Table view of the record, or click the Table button.
Welcome to CarChip Trip Log Report The Trip Log Report view displays expanded summary trip information for each trip recorded on the CarChip data logger. To view the Trip Log Report: 1. Click on the Trip Log View icon or select Trip Log from the View menu. The Trip Log Summary view displays. 2. Click on the Trip Log drop-down box to display a list of all trips recorded in the Trip Log. The dropdown list box always begins with the Summary view, with each recorded trip listed in order below the Summary.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version 4. Click on the Right Arrow button or press the Down cursor key to display the next Trip Log report. 5. Click on the Left Arrow button or press the Up cursor key to display the previous Trip Log report. 6. Use the Left and Right cursor keys to select the Plot or Table views of the record. 7. Click on Comments to either view or edit a comment for the current record. 8. Click on Options to change the Accident Log Plot View setup options. 9.
Welcome to CarChip Activity Log View The Activity Log View displays all the activity events recorded by your CarChip. Select a topic below to learn more about the Activity Log Summary and the Activity Log Event View. Activity Log Summary Activity Log Event View Activity Log Event View The Activity Log Event view displays the activity information including any comments. To view am Activity Log Event: 1. Click on the Activity Log View icon or select Activity Log from the View menu.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version 4. Click Comments to either view or edit a comment for the current record. The Accident Log Plot View displays a line graph of the vehicle speed data recorded during the 20 seconds prior to the stop. Activity Log Summary View The Activity Log Summary displays all the activities recorded for the currently loaded CarChip database. To view the Activity Log Summary: 1. Click the Activity Log View icon or select Activity Log from the View menu.
Welcome to CarChip 3. Select one of the stop records listed in the drop-down list by placing the cursor over it to highlight the stop, then clicking with the left mouse button. You can also select stop records by using the up and down cursor keys to move up and down the list, then pressing Enter when you have highlighted the desired stop. The Accident Log Report view displays. 4. Use the Right or Left cursor key to select the Plot view of the record, or click the Plot button.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version Accident Log Plot View Mouse Commands The following mouse commands are available in Accident Log Plots. Left Button Commands: • Zoom Right-Click Menu: • Unzoom • Copy As • Save As • Line Plot Select to draw plots using plain lines. If not selected the area under the lines will be filled in. • Plot Coordinates Select to display the cursor coordinates inside the plot view window.
Welcome to CarChip 3. Select one of the stop records listed in the drop-down box by placing the cursor over it to highlight the stop, then clicking with the left mouse button. You can also scroll through stop records by using the Up and Down cursor keys. The screen displays the Accident Log Report view which displays the vehicle speed for each of the 20 seconds prior to the stop. To display the next Accident Log record, click on the Right Arrow button or press the Down cursor key.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version 2. Click on the Accident Log drop-down box to display a list of all stops recorded in the Accident Log. The drop-down box always begins with the Summary view, with each recorded stop listed in order below the Summary. From the Summary View you can click on the Summary drop-down list box to display a list of all stops recorded in the Accident Log. 3. Select a stop record by placing the cursor over it to highlight the stop, then clicking with the left mouse button.
Welcome to CarChip 3. Select one of the stop records listed in the drop-down list by placing the cursor over it to highlight the stop, then clicking with the left mouse button. You can also select stop records by using the Up and Down cursor keys to move up and down the list, then pressing Enter when you have highlighted the desired stop. The Accident Log record view displays. 4. Use the Right or Left cursor key to select the Table view of the record, or click the Table button.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version Trouble Log View The Trouble Log View displays all the internal vehicle problems detected by your CarChip. Select a topic below to learn more about the Trouble Log Summary and the Trouble Log Problem View. Trouble Log Summary Trouble Log Event View Trouble Log Problem View The Trouble Log Problem View displays any problems detected with the vehicle or vehicles the CarChip data logger has been connected with.
Welcome to CarChip 4. Select Comments to either view or edit the comments for the problem. Trouble Log Summary View The Trouble Log Summary displays a summary of all the problems and trouble codes that were logged while the CarChip data logger was connected to a vehicle or vehicles. To view the Trouble Log Summary: 1. Click the Trouble Log View icon or select Trouble Log from the View menu. The Trouble Log Summary view displays.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version 2. Click on the Trouble Log drop-down list box to display a list of all problems recorded in the Trouble Log. The drop-down list box always begins with the Summary view, with each detected problem listed in order below the Summary. 3. Select one of the Trouble Log records from the drop-down list by placing the cursor over the record and clicking the left mouse button. You can also scroll through the records by using the Up and Down cursor keys.
Welcome to CarChip The Summary Log contains the following fields and boxes: Field Description Record Displays the number of summary records that currently exist in the summary log Driver Displays the unique name for the driver. Vehicle Displays the VIN number or unique name for the vehicle. CarChip Displays the CarChip data logger serial number or unique name. Start Time Displays the trip's start time. End Time Displays the trip's end time. Duration Displays the trip's duration.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version Previous Click to view the previous record. Next Click to view the next record. Help Click to receive context sensitive help for this dialog box. 2. Click OK to close the Summary Log dialog box. To Delete all records: 1. Click Delete All. All the available records are deleted. 2. Click OK to close the Summary Log dialog box.
Welcome to CarChip More Information Menu Click on a topic below to view help for a particular menu: CarChip User's Guide CarChip Specifications Incompatible Vehicle List One Year Limited Warranty Contacting Davis Instruments CarChip User's Guide A printable version of the online help is provided in the Adobe Acrobat file carchip.pdf located on the CarChip software CD. The manual is also provided as a short cut on the Start Menu.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version Operating System Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.
Welcome to CarChip Threshold *Range and resolution of sensor measurements only. Accuracy is dependent on the accuracy of the vehicle’s sensors. Data Parameters for CarChip E/X Only Parameter Range* Resolution* Engine Speed 0 to 16,384 rpm 1 rpm Throttle Position 0 to 100% Coolant Temperature -40° to +420°F, -40° to +215°C 0.1% 2°F, 1°C Engine Load 0 to 100% 0.1% Air Flow Rate 0 to 8714 lb/min, 0 to 655.35 gm/sec 0.1 lb/min, 0.
CarChip Online Help Printable Version model-year 1996 or later. However, some vehicle models are not in full compliance with these protocols. In addition, the computer control systems on any given vehicle may be malfunctioning or out of spec, as may be the sensors used by these systems. Before installing CarChip, be sure to review the list of known vehicle exclusions and anomalies on our website at www.carchip.com, where you’ll also find the latest software and firmware downloads.
Index A About CarChip ............................................ 56 Accident Log Plot View................................. 46 Accident Log Report View....................... 46, 48 Accident Log Summary View ........................ 49 Accident Log Table View ........................ 46, 50 Accident Log Views...................................... 46 Activity Log Event View................................ 45 Activity Log Summary View .......................... 46 Activity Log View .........................
CarChip Online Help Printable Version Info@davisnet.com ..................................... 60 Setup/Units dialog ...................................... 21 K Speed Bands .........................................32, 48 Keyboard Shortcuts..................................... 12 spreadsheet data ........................10, 13, 40, 48 Kph ..................................................... 18, 32 Subscribe e-newsletter............................................ 60 L Log Views .....................
Index View View ......................................................... 43 Accident Log Plots .................................... 46 View ......................................................... 44 Accident Log Report ................................. 48 View ......................................................... 45 Accident Log Summary ............................. 49 View ......................................................... 46 Accident Log Table ...................................
