8126VSS-Install-Guide
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1. Troubleshooting section on page 12 in this manual as well as the troubleshooting information in the DriveRight 600E User s Guide for help VSS DIP Switch Flow Chart Use this flow chart to determine the optimum VSS dip switch setting Set 1234 0 OFF 0101 1 ON Drive 2 mph Green LED flashing or dimmed Yes Drive 2 mph Green LED flashing or dimmed Yes No Drive 2 mph Green LED flashing or dimmed Yes VSS not working See Trouble shooting Turn Test LED Off SW4 and you are done Troubleshooting If your speed is not registering correctly consult the following check list to help you identify the cause of the problem Note Make sure the display is reading in the units km hr or mph you expect Hold down the Set Clr button in the Current Screen to change the units Make sure the unit has been calibrated correctly Check the calibration section of the DriveRight 600E User s Guide Check the switch settings on the VSS in line circuit and reset the set tings if necessary See Configure the VSS Signal Settings on page 10 Double check your power and ground connections using a multimeter Remember that BAT which means that the console is currently using battery power will not be visible on the display if the DriveRight is connected to the harness cable and receiving 12 VDC from the vehicle Make sure the VSS wire is correct If t2. User s Guide CAUTION Installing a DriveRight VSS can be hazardous to both the installer and to the vehicle electrical system This manual assumes you are aware of the inherent dangers of working in and around a vehicle and have a working understanding of electricity If you are uneasy about installing DriveRight please have a qualified professional do the installation Davis specifically disclaims any liability for injury or loss resulting from the installation or use of DriveRight Planning Considerations Before you begin please review the planning considerations listed below and think through your installation A little planning beforehand will save you time frustration and parts Determine the best DriveRight console mounting location Knowing the console mounting location will help you decide where to connect and route the harness cable and the digital inputs Decide where to install the harness cable and where to connect the power and ground leads Find a location inside the vehicle where you can bring together the harness cable leads the VSS power and ground tap wires and the adapter cable leads The loca tion must allow the adapter cable to reach the DriveRight console Determine where to connect the digital input leads if used In many installations Digital Input 1 monitors brake lights and Digital Input Wiring 2 monitors headlights Diagram The diagram below is an example of the Driv
3. Rev G 9 13 07 This product complies with the essential pro tection requirements of the EC EMC Directive Tested to comply 89 336 EC with FCC standards EMC Directive 95 54 EC Emark FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Information in this document subject to change without notice DriveRight is a registered trademark of Davis Instruments Corp Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation VELCRO is a trademark of Velcro Industries Manchester NH DAVIS F TTT Davis Instruments 3465 Diablo Avenue Hayward CA 94545 2778 U S A 510 732 9229 Fax 510 732 9188 E mail info davisnet com www davisnet com Introduction This manual provides instructions and information necessary to install the VSS version of the DriveRight 600E device Since the specific installation details vary from vehicle to vehicle these instructions are intended to be a general guide for professional installers or for knowledgeable and experienced mechanics We strongly recommend that you read the entire manual before begin ning the installation Be sure you understand each procedure thoroughly before starting that procedure Components Your DriveRight VSS installation kit should come with all of the components show below Make sure you have all listed items before proceeding Note DriveRight hardware components include extra pieces not required for installation Console amp Mounting Brackets PLP I IPD A A PA PA Right Angl
4. and wire color There are other links to the Applica tion Guide and the path to it does change from time to time when they update their website Note The web site www rostra com is owned and operated by Rostra Precision Con trols Rostra does not provide support for DriveRight products If you have trouble finding the VSS wire please contact Davis Instruments Technical Support at 510 732 7814 Note Some base model vehicles with manual transmission and no cruise control may not have the VSS module installed Also vehicles manufactured before 1992 may not have the VSS signal Consult the service department at your vehicle dealership if you are having trouble finding the VSS signal If your vehicle does not provide a VSS signal you can install a DriveRight 8126GD or a DriveRight 8126HD model both of which include a reed switch based speed sensor that you mount on the drive shaft or CV joint hub 2 4 Tap into your vehicle s VSS wire with a T Tap disconnect Use either a red or blue T Tap whichever fits the VSS wire best Strip the white VSS harness cable wire 3 16 1 4 5 6 mm and crimp on an insulated male disconnect Connect the white harness cable wire to the T Tap Connect 12V DC Power and Ground Leads DriveRight requires an unswitched 12 VDC power source Note The wire used for power and ground connections should be 22 18AWG or have the same diameter as the red 12 VDC wire with fuseholder I Loca
5. of electricity 1 If you are not using the digital inputs go to Step 6 of this procedure 2 Usean in line splice to con nect the red 12 VDC wire re from the adapter cable to the red 12 VDC wire in the har ness cable Be sure the tap is stripped wire protected by the harness cable Req ove EAE fuse Refer to the Wiring Hame Cable Red12UDC Diagram on page 4 Adapter Cable Wire 3 Connect the black ground wire from the adapter cable to chassis ground 4 Use in line butt splices to connect the blue wires with fuses to the green and yellow digital input cables 5 Use the included T Tap disconnects to connect Digital Inputs 1 and 2 to the desired circuits 6 Connect the adapter cable to the harness cable It is easiest to make the connection by first holding the harness cable connector by the housing Then hold the adapter connector on the cable itself next to the sliding connector housing and push the two connectors together The two cables will lock together when properly connected Sliding Connector Housing Hold cables as shown to connect The connector housing on the cable slides back when you make the connection allowing the cables to lock together Note To disconnect the cables hold both cables by the housing and pull apart Sliding the housing on the adapter cable connector will release the lock and allow the cables to be separated Procedure 3 Install the Dri
6. C coupled signals Switch 4 turns on the LED test circuit Refer to the VSS DIP Switch Flow Chart on the following page when performing these steps 1 Set the DIP switch as shown at the top of the chart 2 Be sure to turn on switch 4 to enable the test LED On the DIP switch 0 zero is OFF and 1 is ON 3 Test drive the vehicle and observe the green test LED The DriveRIght unit must be plugged in for the LED to flash Refer to the flow chart and adjust the switch settings accordingly 5 Repeat steps 2 and 3 as necessary to finish configuring the VSS sig nal 6 Don t forget to turn off the test LED switch 4 when you are done Test and Calibrate the Installation 1 Go fora test drive and check the DriveRight speedometer reading The reading will usually be incorrect unless the console was previously calibrated for your vehicle It is possible that the unit may sound an alarm unexpectedly during an initial test drive The alarm can be caused by incorrect calibration along with the alarm being set or just by the login alarm being set Enter a Driver ID code on the unit to silence the login alarm If this does not work you need to turn the alarm off Con sult the DriveRight 600E User s Guide for specific instructions on entering a Driver ID code or turning off the alarm 2 Refer to DriveRight 600E User s Guide for calibration instructions and calibrate the unit If the speed is still incorrect refer to the 10
7. DriveRight 600E VSS Installation Guide Product 8126VSS SPEED 6 A MPH T uer gu 3 VER j priveRight no n DaVISE Davis Instruments Table of Contents Componentttte EE R eE E ED i pae a ee AD EE R e 1 Console amp Mounting Brachets eee eee 1 HatdWate REL 1 Harness and Adapter Cables 2 Wiring stk te debe scere dnb c e te er rd e ed bore aes eed 2 Planning Your Installation 3 How DriveRight Works 3 Installation Overview I 3 Planning Considerations eese 3 Wiring Diagram 4 Procedure 1 Install the Harness Cable 5 Procedure 2 Install the Adapter Cablb 7 Procedure 3 Install the DriveRight Console 8 Finish the Installation 9 Configure the VSS Signal Settings 10 Test and Calibrate the Installation 10 Troubleshooting 0 00 0 0c ccc E e EE E eee teens 11 Specifications
8. MT 13 Technical Support iioc ek end a euo pee S aea ees 14 FCC Part 15 Class B Registration Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment on and off the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modification not expressly approved in writing by Davis Instruments may void the warranty and void the user s authority to operate this equipment Davis Instruments Corp 2007 All rights reserved Product Number 8126VSS Part Number 7395 062 DriveRight VSS Installation Guide
9. e Adapter Bracket Double Sided Foam Tape 4 strips Velcro Tape 4 pair Hardware Vey 6 x 1 2 Pan Head Self Tapping Screws 3 6 32 x 1 2 Flat Head Machine Screws 3 6 32 Nuts 3 eeeeeoe 6 Split Lock Washers 6 Tie Wraps 12 Y 6 Flat Washers 6 Vee 6 x 1 2 Flat Head Self Tapping Screws 3 Harness and Adapter Cables Digital Input Adapter Cable cA e Red 12V Wire with Black Ground Wire 1 Fuseholder 2 22 AWG Blue Wire with Me 22 AWG 22AWG SS of LECCE Ca Fuses 4 3AG 1 1 4 x 1 4 Spade Terminal Sets Insulated Male Disconnects 4 Gm 25A Slo Bio 8 10 Studs 2 1 4 Studs 2 18 22AWG 3 5 5 mm 6 mm LLLILELLRLEP P GSS BOOR T Tap Di t Butt Splices 8 ap Disconnects 26 22AWG or 24 20AWG Blue 1 Red 3 14 16AWG 18 22AWG In Line Splice 5 Additional Documentation Refer to the following documents for information on configuring and using your DriveRight The DriveRight 600E User Guide included with your unit The Online Help System in the DriveRight software The DriveRight FMS User s Manual located in an Adobe Acrobat PDF file in your DriveRight program directory Tools and Materials Needed DriveRight installation may require some or all of the following tools and materials Please review the installation instructions and make sure you have all necessary tools before proceeding with the installation Note Additiona
10. eRight 600E VSS wiring Adapter Cable Ha Butt Splices 3 White Wire if needed Male Disconnect 00 nu f DriveRight 600E Console rness Cable my P2 White Prius Red Wire with plice Fuseholder Blue Wires Butt with Splices In Line Digital Green 2 Fuses Inputs 4 Yellow fal Ground In Line Unswitched b Splice 412V BEL r3 Vehicle Speed Sensor Wire vss T Tap Connector Ground DT Spade Terminal Procedure 1 Install the Harness Cable CAUTION Always use safety stands when working under a raised vehicle Never work under a vehicle supported only by a jack Note Make sure the harness cable and adapter cable can reach the DriveRight con sole mounting location before making the following connections Locate and Tap VSS Wire 1 Locate your vehicle s VSS wire You can find the location of your VSS wire at the website for Ros tra Precision Controls www rostra com Click on Cruise Control and then click on Search Application Guide Enter the year make and model of your vehicle The search results will include the VSS wire location
11. ess cable wire to 3 16 1 4 5 6 mm then connect the wires using a butt splice Crimp Tool 22 18 AWG Position red dot 7 Strip both the black chassis ground tap wire and the black harness cable wire to 3 16 1 4 5 6 mm then connect the wires using a butt splice 8 Install the fuse into the fuse holder in the red 12 VDC wire 9 Usea small tie wrap to secure and protect the connections under the dash CAUTION If the connections are on the driver s side make sure the wires can not become entangled in the vehicle pedals or driver s feet Procedure 2 Install the Adapter Cable Two digital inputs located on the adapter cable are available to monitor the on off state of lights including brake lights or of other 12 VDC electrical accessories Typically Digital Input 1 monitors the brake lights and Digital Input 2 monitors the headlights In the DriveRight software Digital Input 1 is recorded in the GPS table and in the acci dent logs Digital Input 2 is only recorded in the GPS table You can record the digital input status during a trip by enabling GPS in DriveRight FMS even if you aren t using the optional GPS module CAUTION Connecting the digital inputs can be hazardous to both the installer and your vehicle s electrical system if not done by an experienced installer This manual assumes you are aware of the inherent dangers of working in and around a vehicle and have a working understanding
12. he green test LED of the VSS in line circuit does not flash at low speeds you may not have the correct wire switch 4 must be on to enable the test circuit The following other methods can be used to see if you have the cor rect wire In order of preference e Use a portable oscilloscope and verify the square wave or sine wave VSS signal Watch the signal frequency change with speed e Use a multimeter to measure the frequency of the VSS pulse Usually the PPM pulses per mile of the VSS signal is known At 40 km hr 25 mph the following frequencies should be 2000 PPM 14 hz 4000 PPM 28 hz 5000 PPM 35 hz 8000 PPM 56 hz A voltmeter can be used on square wave signals to verify the 2 DC levels when the vehicle is moved Note in most cases the vehicle must be running and driven slowly to detect this change Check with your local vehicle dealership to make sure your vehicle is equipped with a complete VSS signal Specifications Visit our website for additional product information www davis net com VSS Compatibility The DriveRight can work with many different V SS signals provided the switch settings of the VSS in line circuit are set correctly However if the signal does not meet the specifications below it may not work Digital Input Specifications Number of digital inputs 1 khz 144 000 PPM at 25 mph 1 volt at 5 mph 25 volts 2 Yellow gt 1 Megaohm 3 VDC min sys
13. l tools may be required depending on your specific installation All Installations Electric Drill with 7 64 2 5 mm Drill Bit Used to drill the tap holes for 6 self tapping screws Medium Phillips Screwdriver Pliers Installations using Adapter Cable Digital Inputs If you are using the adapter cable digital inputs in your installation the following additional tools and other items may also be required Crimping Tool Multimeter Fuse Tap Required to obtain 12 V from the fuse panel Planning Your Installation How DriveRight VSS Works DriveRight VSS obtains vehicle speed data from the vehicle s built in VSS vehicle speed sensor wire When your car is moving the speed sensor sends a signal to the console The console uses this signal to cal culate vehicle speed distance traveled and the rates of acceleration and deceleration Installation Overview The procedures below and the wiring diagram on the next page provide an overview of DriveRight VSS installation 1 Connect the harness cable to power ground and the VSS wire 2 Connect the adapter cable to power ground and the digital inputs if using digital inputs 3 Install the DriveRight console on or near the dashboard Finish the installation by powering the DriveRight configuring the VSS DIP switch settings and testing the installation 5 Calibrate the DriveRight speed readings Calibration instructions are located in the DriveRight 600
14. o not enter a code until you read the user s manual Install Battery l Connect Console to Adapter Cable 1 Insert the battery into the DriveRight console as shown Connect the adapter cable to the console cable It is easiest to make the connec tion by first holding the adapter cable by the connector housing and holding the console cable by the cable itself next to the sliding con nector housing Push the two connectors together The connector housing on the console cable slides back when you make the connection allowing the cables to lock together Note To disconnect the cables hold both cables by the housing and pull apart Sliding the housing on the adapter cable connector will release the lock and allow the cables to be separated Note Note Note 3 Once plugged in the console should display the Current Readings screen If the display remains blank check if the battery is properly installed in the unit If it is press MODE If it remains blank check the adapter cable and harness cable connections Configure the VSS Signal Settings Because not all VSS signals are the same you may need to change the default DIP switch setting on the j gece VSS in line circuit VSS Dip Switch e Switch 1 is used for square wave VSS signals which do not go to ground Switch 2 AC couples the signal in and is used for sine wave VSS signals Switch 3 improves the sensitivity of A
15. te an unswitched 12 VDC power source Make a direct connection in the fusebox recommended using an extra accessory slot in the fuse box or using a fuse tap connector not supplied Or find a known circuit that does not involve safety related equipment headlights tail lights air bag etc that you can tap into with an in line splice Possible candidate wires include those from the cigarette lighter dome light glove compartment light clock tail gate light or other convenience functions 2 Tapa red wire from the fuse holder to the unswitched 12 VDC source you located Use either an in line splice included or use a fuse tap connector not included appropriate for your vehicle CAUTION Do not install the fuse into the fuse holder until instructed to do so In Line Splice Unswitched es 12V Trim off flush from Vehicle stripped wire EN Red 12V Wire with Fuseholder 3 Locate or make a vehicle chassis ground connection for the harness cable You can make one by inserting a spade terminal under the head of a screw threaded into the vehicle chassis Be sure to test the connection with a multimeter before connecting the ground wire 4 Crimp a spade terminal included with the unit to Hun i one end of the Q s Spade black wire Refer Terminal CS to the illustration 5 Connect the spade se aer H A DS AWO Wire terminal to the vehicle chassis ground 6 Strip the red 12 VDC tap wire and the red harn
16. tem volt age max 0 5 min to 1 0 VDC max Start amp stop of trip GPS record Accident Log Start and stop of trip GPS record 12 VDC nominal 3AG 0 25A Slo Blo 1 25 x 0 25 6 4 x 31 8mm 13 Technical Support Note If you are experiencing problems with your DriveRight first check the cable connections and verify the calibration settings If you are unable to solve the problem please call Davis Technical Support We ll be glad to help Most questions can be answered on the phone You can also email us for support or visit our website Sorry we are unable to accept collect calls Please do not return items for repair without prior authorization 510 732 7814 Monday through Friday 7 00 a m to 5 30 p m Pacific Time 510 670 0589 Fax to Technical Support support davisnet com E mail to Technical Support info davisnet com E mail to Davis Instruments www davisnet com Product documentation is available on the DriveRight Support section of our website Watch for FAQs and other updates
17. veRight Console The DriveRight console can be mounted in a number of places including the top of the dash on the face of the dash or on a sun visor Some of the different mounting choices are illustrated below Face of Dashboard Mounting Options Double Sided OR Foam Tape Mounting Bracket Mounting Bracket Flat Head Self Tapping Screw Top of Dashboard Mounting Options Pan Head Self Tapping Screw Split Lock Washer Flat Washer ar Q os Hex Nut Ne Split Lock Washer Q Flat Washer 9 T S D Flat Head Machine Screw Flat Space for Velcro Right Angle Adapter Bracket Mounting Bracket Bracket Mounting Velcro Mounting Instructions for Using Velcro 1 Sun Visor Mounting Use the visor clip to mount your console on a visor or door pocket I Apply the two adhesive backed Velcro loop tapes to the flat spaces on the back of the console or to the back of the bracket Attach the hook tapes to the loop tapes then press adhesive backing of the hook tape onto your selected mounting surface Do not sepa rate the Velcro for at least 24 hours after applying Install the clip on the top or bottom of the console to orient the console as you wish 3 Bumps to hold clip Push the clip in until the 3rd bump engages Finish the Installation Use the following steps to finish the installation Note It is not necessary to enter a code in order to perform this test D
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