Davis Instruments 8221 User Manual

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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