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CarChip, CarChip E/X, and CarChip E/X with Alarm,
CarChip Fleet, CarChip Fleet with Alarm Specifications
The following specifications pertain to the CarChip (# 8211) and CarChip E/X (# 8221) CarChip E/X with
Alarm (# 8225), CarChip Fleet (# 8241)and CarChip Fleet with Alarm (# 8245) models of the CarChip.
See CarChip Pro Specifications
for specifications on the CarChip Pro (# 8226) and CarChip Fleet Pro (#
8246) models of CarChip.
General
Operating Temperature -40° to +185°F (-40° to +85°C)
Primary Power, Connected to Vehicle 12 VDC
Primary Power, Connected to
Computer
USB powered
Backup Power Internal battery, 10-15 year life in normal use
Memory 128KB for CarChip, 512KB for CarChip E/X
Memory Storage 75 hours for CarChip, 300 hours for CarChipE/X)
Time & Date Accurate to +/- 2 seconds per day
Vehicle Interface 16-pin OBDII connector
Computer Interface USB
Computer Cable Length 5' (1.5 m)
Indicator Lamp LED, pulses to indicate unit status
Dimensions 1.8" wide x 1 " tall x 1.25" deep" (46 mm x 25.4 mm x 32
mm)
Weight 0.9 oz. (2.55g)
OBDII Compatibility
Supported Protocols J1850-41.6, J1850-10.4, ISO9141, KWP2000 (ISO 14230),
CAN (Control Area Network ISO 11898)
CarChip Compatible Vehicles:
US-Market Most domestic and import vehicles, 1996 or later.
European-Market Some 1996 and later vehicles and most 2000 and later
vehicles compliant with the supported protocols listed above.
Elsewhere Undetermined. Some 1996 and later vehicles that are
compliant with the supported protocols may be CarChip
Compatible.