DAVIS CarChip Online Help (8210, 8211, 8220, 8225) - Manual (Page 61)

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CarChip User's Guide
A printable version of the online help is provided in the Adobe Acrobat file carchip.pdf located on the
CarChip software CD. The manual is also provided as a short cut on the Start Menu.
CarChip Specifications
General
Operating Temperature -40° to +185°F (-40° to +85°C)
Primary Power, Connected to Vehicle 12 VDC
Primary Power, Connect to Computer 9 VDC, AC-Power Adapter Provided
Backup Power Internal battery, 10-15 year life in normal use
Memory 128K for CarChip, 512K for CarChip E/X
Memory Storage 75 hours for CarChip, 300 hours for CarChipE/X)
Time & Date Accurate to +/- 2 seconds per day
Vehicle Interface 16-pin OBDII connector
Computer Interface Serial, DB9
Computer Cable Length 5’ (1.5m)
Indicator Lamp LED, pulses to indicate unit status
Dimensions 1.8" wide x 1 " tall x 1.25" deep" (46 mm x 25.4 mm x 32
mm)
Weight 0.9 oz. (2.55g)
OBDII Compatibility
Supported Protocols J1850-41.6, J1850-10.4, ISO9141, KWP2000 (ISO 14230)
CarChip Compatible Vehicles:
US-Market Most domestic and import vehicles, 1996 or later.
European-Market Some 1996 and later vehicles and most 2000 and later vehicles
compliant with the supported protocols listed above.
Elsewhere Undetermined. Some 1996 and later vehicles that are
compliant with the supported protocols may be CarChip
Compatible.
Incompatible Protocols * CAN (Controller Area Network - ISO 11898)
Incompatible US Market Vehicles * See the Incompatible Vehicle List
* As of publication date.
Software Requirements