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The Data Screens

The data screens enable you to view most of the informa-
tion stored by the Trip 500AL. To cycle through the data
screens (in the order shown below), press and release
MODE.

NOTE:

To view the settings screens, press and hold MODE until the
Last Correct Security Code Entry screen appears.

DriveRight Trip 500AL Data Screens

km/h

SPEED

ACCEL

DISTANCE

CURRENT

Current Readings

Odometer

CODE

Driver ID Entry

END

CODE

START

LOG

Trip Start/End Log

km/h

ACCEL

DECEL

SETTINGS

SPEED

Limits

Driver Performance Score

Trip Speed and Distance Log

CODE

km/h

SPEED

OVER

TIME

SPEED

Sec.

DISTANCE

LOG

DISTANCE

CODE

ACCEL COUNT

DECEL COUNT

LOG

Trip Acceleration/Deceleration Log

CODE

SCORE

TOTAL

Hr.

DAY.MO

Summary of Contents for Trip 500AL

Page 1: ...DriveRight Trip 500AL User s Guide Product 8155VSS 8155GD 8155HD...

Page 2: ...001 Controlled Online Davis Instruments DriveRight Manuals DriveRight Trip 500AL Davis Instruments Corp 2000 All rights reserved This product complies with the essential protection requirements of the...

Page 3: ...Only 6 Calibration Using the Speedometer 7 Calibration Using the Odometer 10 DATA SCREENS 12 Current Readings Screen 12 Driver ID Code Entry Screen 14 Driver Performance Score Screen 15 Trip Start End...

Page 4: ...Protection 29 Battery Operation 30 Replacing the Battery 31 Display Lamp 32 Restarting the Trip 500AL 32 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 32 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 35 WARRANTY REPAIR INFORMATION 36 One Year L...

Page 5: ...hich the vehicle must be stopped before the Trip 500AL ends the current trip The default trip stop time is 5 minutes this setting may be altered using the DriveRight Vehicle Management Software Whenev...

Page 6: ...500AL features which may only be accessed using the software View information contained in the accident log View tamper information Enter or change the odometer reading or the odometer reading s unit...

Page 7: ...S and MINUS keys to scroll forward or backward respectively through the available options usually 0 to 9 When viewing any logged trip information screen use the PLUS and MINUS keys to page forward or...

Page 8: ...orrect Security Code Entry screen appears DriveRight Trip 500AL Data Screens km h SPEED ACCEL G DISTANCE Km CURRENT Current Readings Odometer CODE Driver ID Entry END CODE START PM PM LOG Trip Start E...

Page 9: ...release MODE NOTE To view the data screens press and hold MODE until the Cur rent Readings screen appears DriveRight Trip 500AL Settings Screens CODE SETTINGS km h SPEED Km SETTINGS ALARM SETTINGS CL...

Page 10: ...ion adjusts the unit to work properly with your vehicle s VSS sig nal or with the vehicle s differential and tire size Calibrating from the Software VSS Only If you have the DriveRight Vehicle Managem...

Page 11: ...he Trip 500AL 10 Choose Yes The software will calibrate the Trip 500AL and make any other necessary changes Calibration Using the Speedometer In order to calibrate using the speedometer you must drive...

Page 12: ...ower left of the display is not necessary for this calibration procedure Calibration Screen 3 Drive the vehicle until you reach 40 km h 25 MPH and keep the vehicle steady at that speed 4 Once the vehi...

Page 13: ...the Trip 500AL speed reading adjusts up or down Depending on the speed of the vehicle and the calibration you may or may not see a change in the speed reading in the calibration screen each time you...

Page 14: ...he vehicle s speedometer 1 Obtain a rough calibration using the speedometer as described in Calibration Using the Speedometer on page 7 2 Reset your vehicle s trip meter to zero or make a note of the...

Page 15: ...nding on how many miles you drove you may need to press PLUS or MINUS several times before the distance read ing changes NOTE Pressing and holding PLUS MINUS down increases the rate at which the Trip...

Page 16: ...readings acceleration is positive deceleration is negative The current date or time is also displayed on this screen Current Readings Screen You have the following options from the Current Readings S...

Page 17: ...To change the type of trip press and hold MINUS The trip type screen will appear do not release MINUS Trip Type Screen As long as you hold MINUS the Trip 500AL will cycle through the letters represent...

Page 18: ...le driver is using a vehicle You may also use the software to turn on an alarm which will alert the driver when a driver ID or location ID has not been entered NOTE Driver ID code 0000 four zeros is u...

Page 19: ...ore Screen The Trip 500AL has a unique driver performance scoring sys tem that can quickly give you an indicator of how a particular driver is driving or a vehicle being driven The score gives a rough...

Page 20: ...currently stored in the Trip 500AL s memory To view trip times for a specific driver enter that driver s ID code in the Driver ID Code Entry screen To view all trip times for the vehicle enter ID cod...

Page 21: ...500AL will no longer page in that direction Trip Speed and Distance Log Screen The Trip Speed and Distance Log Screen shows the maximum speed distance travelled and amount of time spent driving over t...

Page 22: ...Acceleration Deceleration Log Screen The Trip Acceleration Deceleration Log Screen shows the number of time the set acceleration and deceleration limits were exceeded during each trip currently store...

Page 23: ...lays the vehicle s odometer reading and the next service alarm mileage both of which must be set from the DriveRight Vehicle Management Software The odometer reading is spread across the two digit reg...

Page 24: ...cle Management Software and loads the next service alarm mileage point if there is one Limits Screen The Limits screen enables you to view the set speed acceler ation and deceleration limits for this...

Page 25: ...creen Press and release MODE View the Data Screens Press and hold MODE Last Correct Security Code Entry Screen The Trip 500AL records the date and time that a correct code was last entered This screen...

Page 26: ...ros if you do not want to password protect calibration since the unit defaults to that code when first displaying the Security Code screen Security Code Screen You have the following options from the...

Page 27: ...Press and hold SET CLEAR until the word CHG change appears on the display Change Security Code Use PLUS and MINUS to enter the desired security code When finished press MODE to save the new code and m...

Page 28: ...l clearing of data you must press and hold SET CLEAR for 3 seconds before the unit clears data Preparing to Clear Log Data Continue to hold SET CLEAR until the unit beeps and the word CLR disappears f...

Page 29: ...inue to record viola tions of the set limits Alarm On Off Screen You have the following option from the Alarm On Off Screen Toggle the Alarm Setting To toggle the alarm setting from On to Off or vice...

Page 30: ...tive digit and use PLUS and MINUS to enter the desired limit for speed acceleration and deceleration NOTE The maximum limit settings are as follows Speed 255 Acceleration and Deceleration 2 55 Change...

Page 31: ...me procedure as if you were changing the format of the time display as explained below Change the Time Display Format Press and release SET CLEAR until the PM AM or 24HR segment is flashing Press PLUS...

Page 32: ...ET CLEAR until the Mo Day or Day Mo segment is flashing Press PLUS to toggle between the two segments When the desired format appears in the dis play stop The segment displayed when you press MODE to...

Page 33: ...The Trip 500AL will alert you if anyone attempts to tamper with the unit provided that you have entered a security code other than 0000 If someone disconnects power from the unit if an incorrect code...

Page 34: ...ate that you are run ning on battery power Battery Power Indicator NOTE If you notice that the LCD is fading when running on battery power it means your battery power is low You should replace your ba...

Page 35: ...unit s beeps are extremely faint The beeps following actions are extremely quiet to conserve power Replacing the Battery When removed from a vehicle the DriveRight unit taps into its own battery for p...

Page 36: ...oblems may arise If you are having a problem with your unit please check the following guide before calling the factory You will be able to solve many of the problems yourself If after checking this g...

Page 37: ...onds to changes in speed faster than most speedometers My speed is intermittently reading zero while driving This could be one of two things First make sure the speed sensor is within 10 16 mm 3 8 5 8...

Page 38: ...g erro neous readings at low speeds Excessive mechanical vibrations at low speeds can cause erroneous readings Have your installation checked if you have this problem The display is black or all the s...

Page 39: ...ach trip Records total time for each trip Accuracy 2 seconds day Accident Logs AL Records vehicle speed in last 20 seconds before deceleration limit exceeded Stores 5 separate accident logs Computes a...

Page 40: ...state to state Questions Call Davis Customer Service If you have any questions about our products please call our Customer Service staff at 1 510 732 7814 Most questions can be answered while you re...

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