Accelerometer
The device inside the
RS-1000 that measures
gravitational forces from
hard acceleration, deceleration
and turns.
Alarm Tone
A steady tone alerting
the driver that an unsafe
driving situation is occurring.
When this tone sounds,
the incident is recorded
to the RS-1000's memory. This tone usually
follows a Warning Tone.
Daily Run Time
Total time the engine
was running each day during
the download period.
Data Link Connector
(DLC)
A standardized connector
located under the vehicle’s
front dash that is part
of the On-Board Diagnostic
systems (OBD-II) found
in all 1996 or newer model
year cars and light trucks.
Since 1996, OBD-II has
become the universal standard,
monitoring parts of the
chassis, body, accessories,
and the diagnostic control
center of the vehicle.
The RS-1000 TEEN BLACK BOX™ uses the DLC to monitor
key vehicle actions that
contribute to unsafe driving
conditions.
Download Period
The total length of time
covered by a Processor/Memory
Card download.
G (gravitational)
Force
The measure of gravitational
force pushing forward,
backward, left or right
inside the vehicle as
measured by the accelerometer inside the RS-1000..
Higher Excess
Throttle Percent (%)
Hardest depression of
the gas pedal during the
download period. On some
vehicles this may indicate
going up a steep hill.
However, combined with
High Overspeed, this may
indicate road racing,
etc.
Idle Time
The length of time during
the download period when
the vehicle's engine was
running and the vehicle
was not moving.
Move Time
The length of time during
the download period when
the vehicle's engine was
running and the vehicle
was moving.
OBD-II Connector
See Data Link Connector (DLC).
Odometer
Scrolling counter usually
found below the speedometer
that measures the distance
traveled by the vehicle.
Overforce
Incident recorded when
the force generated by
an acceleration, deceleration
or turn exceeds the alarm
setting for Acceleration,
Deceleration or Left/Right
Turn Force.
Overforce Count
Total number of overforce
incidents that occurred
during the download period.
Overspeed
Incident recorded when
the vehicle’s speed exceeds
the Overspeed Warning
and Alarm settings.
Overspeed Count
Total number of overspeed
incidents that occurred
during the download period.
 Processor/Memory
Card
The supplied Card used
to hold and transfer setup
information and driving
data between the RS-1000 TEEN BLACK BOX™ and your home computer. Never connect
the Card directly to your
computer as the Card and
your computer will be
damaged. Always use the
supplied USB Download
Cable to connect the Card
to your computer.
Run Time
The length of time the
vehicle's engine was running
during the download period.
This is the sum of the
Move and Idle times.
USB Download Cable
The provided cable used
to connect the Processor/Memory
Card to your computer's
USB port.
Vehicle Data Link
Cable
The provided cable used
for connecting the RS-1000 to your vehicle's
OBD-II diagnostic connector (for 1996 and newer
vehicles only).
Vehicle Run Time
The length of time the
vehicle's engine was running
during the download period.
This is the sum of the
Move and Idle times.
Warning Tone
A clicking sound similar
to a Geiger counter, alerting
the driver that they are
beginning an unsafe situation
(such as speeding or turning
too fast). If the unsafe
activity is reduced (i.e.,
if they slow down) the
sound stops. If the driver
ignores or worsens this
situation, the Warning
Tone changes to a steady
Alarm Tone, alerting them
of a violation and recording
the incident to the "Black
Box's” memory.
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The OBDII Data Link Connector
is generally located under
the driver’s side dash
- and may be white or
black. (On some vehicles
it may be hidden by a
removable panel.) 