Davis Instruments 8241, 8245, 8246, 8226, 8211, 8220, 8221, 8225, 8210 manual Vehicle Data Parameters

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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.

The maximum threshold is the value that a vehicle can safely work under for each parameter. The thresholds should be set based on your vehicle's specifications. Consult your vehicle's owner's manual for safe limitations of these parameters. See Vehicle Data Parameters for the list of data parameters you can monitor.

3.Click OK to save your parameter threshold changes, click Cancel to exit the dialog box without saving your changes or click Default to display the default parameter threshold values.

Vehicle Data Parameters

There are several data parameters that you can configure your CarChip data logger to monitor by using the Parameter Thresholds and Choose Other Parameters dialog boxes. The data parameters that you select are displayed in the Summary Log, and the Trip Plot and Table Views. The data parameters that are available are:

Vehicle Speed

Engine Speed

Throttle Position

Coolant Temperature

Engine Load

Intake Manifold Pressure

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