Davis Instruments 8221, 8241, 8245, 8246, 8226, 8211, 8220, 8225 Getting Started, Whats New in CarChip

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CarChip Online Help Printable Version

June 13, 2007

What's New in CarChip 2.3

CarChip Software version 2.3 includes the following changes:

The CarChip software now processes VIN number read from vehicle (if there is one) during download.

Fixed issue with the CarChip software not detecting a connected CarChip when the software is first launched.

The Fuel Entry box and corresponding vehicle report now display fuel information in both litres and gallons, depending on unit type selected in the Units dialog box.

The CarChip Pro and CarChip Fleet Pro models of CarChip are now supported in this release.

Audible alarm volume can now be adjusted in the Set Alarm Volume dialog box for the CarChip Pro and CarChip Fleet Pro models of Carchip.

The default settings have been normalized for every model of CarChip and every firmware version.

Fixed issue regarding the Anomalous Vehicles list not displaying the selected car once it was selected.

Added Saturn Hybrids to the Anomalous Vehicles list.

An issue has been fixed regarding access being denied when a new .car file is created or an existing .car file is trying to be accessed if the current open file happens to be the Example.car file.

The list of possible trouble codes displayed in the Trouble Log is updated according to SAE J2012 (April 2002) and trouble codes recorded during the trip are processed more accurately.

See Also:

CarChip Prior Release Notes

Getting Started

Use the following topics to start using your CarChip device and software:

How CarChip Works

CarChip Installation

Example File

What's New in CarChip 2.3

Walkthrough Express Setup

Walkthrough Full Setup

Downloading CarChip Data

Viewing Data

Exporting Data

Using the File Menu

Printing

Toolbar

Using CarChip Help

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Contents Page Diablo Avenue, Hayward, CA 94545-2778 U.S.A Fax Table Of Contents Index Welcome to CarChip More InformationGetting Started Whats New in CarChipCarChip Installation Installing CarChip in your CarHow CarChip Works Behind a small access panel in the dash Connecting CarChip Pro to a Computer Installing CarChip Software Connecting an Older Model CarChip to a ComputerExample File Downloading CarChip Data Unidentified Vehicle/Driver IDApply To All View Menu Commands Assign DriversFile Menu Commands Exporting DataToolbar Toolbar IconsNavigation Buttons Trip Log Navigation ButtonsShortcuts & Navigation Aids Right Click Menu OptionsRight Click Copy As Copy Plot AsRight Click Save As Using CarChip Help Save Plot AsDo this Menu Commands Setup Menu CommandsWalkthrough Full Setup Walkthrough MenuWalkthrough Sequence Welcome to CarChip Walkthrough Express Setup Walkthrough Sequence Anomalous Vehicles Plots Communications PortDraw Speed Bands Draw Braking Events Draw Acceleration EventsDraw Plots As Lines Plot Coordinates OptionsNormalize Vertical Speed Axes Units of Measure Parameter Thresholds Vehicle Data Parameters Driver ID Driver ID Column Driver ID Name Column Vehicle IDVehicle ID Name Column Vehicle ID VIN ColumnCarChip ID CarChip Name Column CarChip Serial Number ColumnMiscellaneous Miscellaneous Command Clear Memory Box Clear CarChip Memory?CarChip Menu Commands Downloading CarChip DataDisplay CarChip Memory Enable CarChip LED Clear CarChip MemoryCarChip LED Modes Reset Check Engine Light Enable CarChip AlarmSet Alarm Volume Enable CarChip VIN ModeSet Speed Bands Speed Bands Right-Click Menu Set Braking ThresholdsHard Braking Threshold Extreme Braking ThresholdSet Acceleration Thresholds Hard Acceleration Threshold Extreme Acceleration ThresholdSet Clock Time Difference Adjustment Time Difference Warning Choose Other Parameters Tools Menu Commands Fuel EntryEmissions Readiness Fuel System Comprehensive Component Trip Type Entry CarChip Table CarChip HomeMonthly Summary Vehicle SummaryDriver Summary Home Page Driver Summary View Home Page Vehicle Summary ViewTrip Log Views Parameter SummariesTrip Log Plot View Trip Log Plot View Mouse Commands ZoomTrip Log Table View Unzoom Copy As Save AsPage Trip Log Report Trip Log Summary Activity Log View Activity Log Event ViewRight Click Menu Options Activity Log Summary View Comments Activity Log Summary View Accident Log ViewsAccident Log Plot View Page Accident Log Plot View Mouse Commands Accident Log Report View Page Accident Log Summary View Page Accident Log Table View Page Vehicle Trouble Log View Vehicle Trouble Log Summary View Vehicle Trouble Log Problem View Page Obdii Freeze Frame Summary Log Field Description Comments HelpHelp Menu Commands Information on Dis and Older Model CarChipsUSB Number of extreme acceleration events, vehicle ID Parameter Range Resolution Connecting an Older Model CarChip to a Computer More Information Menu Not powered by vehicle or computer 10-15 year life Computer Cable Length 2 m Alarm Date and time, and corresponding line graph of vehicle speed Prior Release Notes What is OBDII? One Year Limited WarrantyIncompatible Vehicle List Safety Notice Contacting Davis InstrumentsPage Index 30, 47 11, 14, 61, 63, 70 100