Davis Instruments 8245 Video Games User Manual


 
CarChip Online Help Printable Version
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Note: The CarChip data logger does not have to be connected to your computer to use the Full Setup
option. Without the CarChip connected, the Full Setup displays the essential software features only. When
the CarChip data logger is connected, the other setup commands pertaining to the CarChip are available.
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. To skip a step and move to the next step, click Skip. To cancel the
entire walkthrough process, click Cancel.
Walkthrough Sequence
The dialog boxes included in the full walkthrough vary depending on the CarChip data logger model you
have and whether your CarChip is connected to your computer.
Available when CarChip is plugged in:
CarChip / Set Speed Bands - Enter the threshold speeds for the CarChip data logger. The
threshold speeds help you identify how much time is spent in each speed band. The time spent in
each band shows up on the Trip Report and is displayed as horizontal dotted lines in the Trip
Speed Plot.
CarChip / Set Braking Thresholds - Enter the rates of deceleration that define hard braking and
extreme braking.
CarChip / Set Acceleration Thresholds - Enter the rates of acceleration that define hard
acceleration and extreme acceleration.
CarChip Parameter Report - Displays the vehicle data parameters the CarChip has been set to
record, if any are available.