Introduction, User requirements – DAVIS DriveRight Remote Download Kit Manual (8188) User Manual
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Introduction
The DriveRight Remote Download Kit allows you to download Driv-
eRight data from any standard phone line to a host computer running
DriveRight Vehicle Management Software (VMS). The DriveRight
unit connects to a user-supplied modem which, when powered up,
automatically dials the host computer and downloads the data.
This manual describes how to pre-program the US Robotics CourierV.
Everything modem to dial and download when switched on. It also
details how to connect a DriveRight unit to the pre-programmed
modem for downloading.
User Requirements
To use this kit, you must supply the following equipment:
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Host computer
A PC running DriveRight VMS that has a modem
(referred to as “host modem”) and a phone number.
This computer, when operating in host mode, will receive
downloaded DriveRight data.
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Field modem
A modem with power-on dial-up capabilities that the
driver can use in the field to download data to the host
computer. This manual provides instructions for config-
uring and programming the US Robotics Courier V. Every-
thing modem.
NOTE:
You may use any modem with power-on dial-up capabilities
(i.e., can dial a pre-set phone number automatically when
you turn it on). However, not all modems respond to the
same commands or act the same way on power up. If you
purchase a modem other than the US Robotics Courier V.
Everything, you will need to modify the instructions pre-
sented here using the documentation provided with your spe-
cific modem.
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DriveRight unit
A DriveRight data logger/display unit used to monitor
and store driving information.
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