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Defi ADVANCE BF (except tachometer) User Manual

Manual

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*How to operate ADVANCE BF (Please refer to Defi-Link ADVANCE Control unit operation manual for common operations of ADVANCE CR and ADVANCE BF.)

(c)

(b)

(a)

SI Series

SI Series

SI Series

SI Series

'13.08-1

DF07801∼DF09302

DF09901∼DF10603

USDM Series

USDM Series

DF09904∼DF10604

Φ

A

Φ

F

C

B

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

I

CR Φ52(2 1/16”)

58.3(2.3”)

52.2(2.06”)

15.5(0.6”)
68.6(2.7”)
17.8(0.8”)

62.5(2.46”)

69.6(2.74”)

~ 71.1(2.8”)

15°
28°

CR Φ60(2 3/8”)

66.3(2.3”)

52.2(2.06”)

15.5(0.6”)

68. 6(2.7”)

17.8(0.8”)

70.5(2.77”)

77.6(3.05”)

~ 79.1(3.1”)

15°
32°

BF Φ60(2 3/8”)

66.3(2.3”)

52.2(2.06”)

15.5(0.6”)

68. 6(2.7”)*

17.8(0.8”)*

70.5(2.77”)*

77.6(3.05”)

~ 79.1(3.1”)*

15°*
32°*

H

I

D

E

[figure 1]

[figure 3]

[figure 2]

[figure 4]

[figure 5]

Use tapping screws commercially available.

Buffer

Double
sided tape

Mounting bracket

(rear side)

Attaching position

of buffer

Holes for screws

(Φ4.4mm)

Bolt

Nut

Washer

Before handling (for installation personnel)

Properties for safety warning

A

Over 90°

A

Over 90°

Indicates attention needs to be paid. (Including warnings)

Indicates restricted actions. (PROHIBITED actions)

Indicates actions that need to be carried out. (MUST actions)

Prohibited

Must

Ring

Dimensions and part names

Warning LED(Red)

Connectors

for meter wires

PEAK LED(Blue)

【Gauge front】

[With Regular position bezel

Meter cup

Mounting bracket]

【Gauge side】

【Gauge back】

Lot No. label

Do not peel off

the labels

sticked on the

product and

warranty card.

G (movable -up and down-)

Gauge size

Connector for ADVANCE Indicator

    Sold separately:

ADVANCE Indicator

      Part number: DF09601

* A regular position bezel is not included

in ADVANCE BF gauge unit.
Sold separately: Regular Position Bezel
Part number: PDF08607G

Gauge size

Unit : mm(inches)

■How to wire mete wires

Installation (for customer and installation personnel)

Meter Wire

■How to use the regular position bezel

Red triangle

The red triangle can be used as a limit mark such as speed

limits, not as a warning indicator.

To move the position of the red triangle, remove the bezel

once and then adjust the position and attach it again.

Please refer to ADVANCE Control unit operation manual when installing gauges.
Confirm all the components are included in the package.

Connect to the ADVANCE control unit or other gauges.

*A regular position bezel is not included in ADVANCE BF gauge unit. (Sold separately: PDF08607G)

■How to attach Mounting bracket set

1) Cut the double sided tape as shown in figure 1.
2) Insert convex part of the mounting bracket over the legs of the meter cup. Attach the mounting

bracket to the meter cup with the bolt, nut, and washer included in the kit as shown in figure 2.

3) Attach one piece of double sided tape and the buffer on the gauge as shown in figure 3. (Cut the

buffer into 16cm(6.3”) when installing

Φ 52(2 1/16”) series.)

4) Pass the meter wires through the hole of the meter cup and connect them to the gauge.
5) Place the gauge in the meter cup making sure that the wires are not sandwiched.
6) Attach double sided tape on the back of the mounting bracket as shown in figure 4. Bend the

mounting bracket to conform to the structure of the location where you intend to attach it.

7) Fix the mounting bracket with commercial tapping screws as shown in figure 5.

Confirmation

Use appropriate dashboard cleaning liquids (commercially available) to clean the area
where the double sided tape will be attached.
Do not lay the gauge face down due to oil leakage. Angle "A" must be more than 90
degrees.
Use commercial tapping screws with double sided tapes to fix gauges on dashboard.

■Components

Operation manual (this sheet) and warranty card are included other than the parts listed above. Keep them at hand.
*A regular position bezel is not included in ADVANCE BF gauge unit. (Sold separately: PDF08607G)

Gauge 1pc

Boost sensor 1pc

Sensor wire 2.5m

(8 1/5ft) 1pc

Light blue

3pins

Meter wire 0.25m

(10”) 1pc

Three way joint

1pc

Rubber hose 0.5m

(1 3/5ft) 1pc

Meter cup 1pc

*Regular position

bezel 1pc(CR only)

For inside diameter

Φ4mm x 3

Inside
diameter

Φ4mm

Turbo/Boost/In-Mani

(DF078, 079, 080, 086, 087, 088, 099, 100, 101 series)

■How to attach boost sensor

1) The rubber hose attached to the sensor should be as short as possible. Attach the sensor with bolts

(M6) in the engine compartment in an area where it will not be subject to excess heat or vibration.

2) Access to the air pressure intake may be obtained between the surge tank and the fuel regulator.

(A)Detach the vacuum hose from the surge tank side that has less pressure oscillations and connect

it to the point (a) or (b) of the three way joint.

(B)In order to connect the surge tank with three way joint, cut the required length of the hose from

the included rubber hose.

(C)Use the remaining rubber hose to connect the sensor to the three way joint.

To sensor wire

Rubber hose

Three-way joint

Fuel regulator

Surge tank

Attach with clamps.
(commercially available)

Sensor
*Be sure to be installed facing side the

hole down.

To avoid disconnection of rubber hose and air leak, attach hose clamps or use tie-wraps to secure the
adjacent hose in the engine compartment. Disconnected hose or air leak could cause damage to the
engine.

Warning

The length of the included rubber hose is 0.5m. Please adjust appropriately.
The included three-way joint can be used only for the piping inner diameter of Φ4 between the surge
tank and fuel pressure regulator. In case of other than

Φ4, use another joint that fits properly.

The sensor must be installed being the rubber hose connection side faced down.
For vehicles which have a solenoid valve between the surge tank and the fuel pressure regulator,
place a three-way joint closer to the surge tank side than to the solenoid side.

Confirmation

Defi-Link Meter ADVANCE BF

Defi-Link Meter ADVANCE CR

Manual

WEAR

SAFETY GLASSES

IMPORTANT

This product functions with the Defi-Link ADVANCE Control unit. This product alone does
not function. Please refer to the Defi-Link ADVANCE Control unit operation manual as well.

Thank you very much for purchasing our product.
This product is an additional product for providing information to automobile users about engine conditions
and other important factors. Before installing and using the product, please read this manual and the
warranty card thoroughly. All sections are for customers and installation personnels. After installation,
please keep this manual and the warranty card for future reference. In the event that this product (or the
vehicle in which it is installed) is lent to or transferred to another person, please be sure this operation
manual and warranty card accompany the product.

Defi will not be held responsible for accidents or damages related to installation of this product.

When installing and operating this product, be sure to read the cautionary items in the operation manual for
the vehicle in which this product will be installed in addition to the manual of this product. Please obtain a
full understanding of the cautionary items and use the product accordingly. Before using the product,
please confirm all the components are included in the package.

Safety Warning 【Please read carefully.】

In this manual, the degree of hazard arising from actions such as improper operation is separated into the 3
levels "Danger," "Warning," and "Caution." In addition, instructions that must be followed for safe and
proper use of this product as well as practices that must be maintained are marked with a "Confirmation"
heading. Please read and become familiar with these sections.

Caution

Warning

Confirmation

Danger

Indicates the imminent dangerous situation of death or serious injury if the product is

mishandled.

Indicates the possibility of death or serious injury if the product is mishandled.

Indicates a conceivable source of personal injury or damage to equipment if the product

is improperly operated.

Indicates an instruction that must be performed or practice that must be maintained.

Warning

disassemble/

modify

Caution

24V

Confirmation

Carefully consider the installation location and driver's operation of the product before installation. Do
not install the product where it interrupts driving and the safety deices of vehicle such as the airbag
system. Be sure not to install the unit where it could fall. Improper installation or operation could
cause the product to fall and damage the vehicle or cause serious danger by impeding driving.
Do not disassemble or modify this product. Such actions will not only void the warranty but also
damage or destroy the product.
Do not perform installation of this product immediately after the engine has been switched off. The
engine and exhaust system are extremely hot at this time and can cause burns if touched.
Ensure that the wiring of this product does not have an adverse impact on the other wiring of the vehicle. Before
tapping engine rev or speed signal from the ECU, please make sure that you have connected the power supply wire
of the advance control unit. And then confirm that the DC Source LED of the advance control unit is lighted with
ignition on. If it is functioning normally, remove negative terminal connector from battery and go ahead with wiring
procedure. Incorrect wiring may destroy your ECU, ignition system and other engine management devices.
Discontinue use of this product if the product doesn't operate or operates improperly. Continued use while the
condition exists could result in an accident or fire.
Please keep children and infants away from the installation area. Children may swallow small parts or be injured in
other ways.
Do not install this product in the area where safety equipment such as airbags are mounted. This may cause more
injuries in the event of an accident.

Danger

Ensure that the vehicle will remain stationary and turn off the engine before installing this product. Failure to do so
could result in a fire, and could make the vehicle move during installation.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal prior to installation of this product.
Failure to do so could result in a fire caused by an electrical short circuit.
Take care not to install this product in a way that interferes with safety equipment such as seat belts and air bag
systems or vehicle operation equipment such as engine controls, steering wheel or brake systems. Interference
with normal operation of the vehicle can result in an accident or fire.
Solder or use a solderless connector for wiring connections and make sure connections are insulated. In areas
where there could be tension or sudden impacts on the wiring, safeguard the wiring with corrugated tubing or other
shock absorbent material. Accidental shorts can cause fires.
When wiring power supply wire, to avoid the risk of electrical shock or fire, be sure to confirm that there is no
disconnection or breakage of wire. Poor connection can result in short-circuit, electrical shock, fire, or other hazards.
The ignition-switched +12V(IGN) line must be connected to the vehicle's ignition-switched wire with a fuse of 30A or
less. High-capacity fuse(more than 30A) will not blowout even with an abnormal current flow and may cause fire.
Discontinue use of this product if a blowout of the fuse has occurred. Continued use while the condition exists could
result in an accident, fire, or damage to the vehicle.
Use the fuse of regulated capacity when the fuse of the power wire is changed. Using a fuse that exceeds regulated
capacity may cause fire.
Do not install the product at the wet places. It may result in a fire caused by an electrical short circuit.

This product is designed for use on 12V vehicles. Do not install this product on vehicles with 24V systems.
Insulate any unused wires. If any wires or connectors loosen during installation, please make sure
they are correctly reattached.
Do not drop any of the components of this product. It may result in damage to the product.
Do not apply excessive force on switches/terminals. It may result in damage to the product.
Do not use wires other than the provided wires.
Do not attach wires on the body of the vehicle or engine parts as this may result in damage to the product.
Install wires away from ignition and also radio signal frequency interference as this could cause the gauges to
malfunction.
Please set it up so that the equipment such as the wireless machines and cellular phones that emits electric waves
should not touch the advance control unit. It may result in incorrect operation.
Do not place wires near the engine, exhaust pipe or turbine. It may result in damage or fusion of wires.
Make sure the waterproof processing is done when diverging wires in the engine compartment.
When installing the sensor, do not bend the wire near the sensor body.
Wear gloves to avoid burns when soldering and cuts when installing wires, sharp edges of parts.
Do not expose the advance control unit to moisture, dust or direct sunlight, or place product directly in front of heat
vents.
Install sensors away from hot or wet places.
When using sunshade, put sunshade between products and windshield to avoid direct sun exposure .
Use a dried soft cloth for cleanup. Do not use cleaners except neutral detergent. It may damage the product.
Do not pull the wires out of connectors forcefully. The connectors may be broken and the
wires may be cut. When pulling out the wires, press the lock firmly and unclip the locks of
connectors.
Do not install gauges into the passenger side or center of the dashboard. It doesn't meet
vehicle safety standards.

Be sure to follow all instructions in this manual to ensure safe installation and operation of the product.
When the negative (-) battery terminal is disconnected, equipment such as clocks and audio components having
internal memory may lose their memory data. Follow the operation manual of each component to reset data after
installation of this product.
Do not lay the gauge face down due to oil leakage. Angle "A" must be more than 90 degrees.
After installation is complete, return this operation manual, warranty card, and the package to the
customer along with the warranty.
The gauge pointer may not be in the proper position when you purchase the product. Normal
function will resume when power is connected.
Please confirm with the maintenance book on the car that the manufacturer issued when installing and detaching
genuine parts.
Before tapping wires, check the voltage of the existing wire. After tapping the wire, check the voltage of the tapped
wire again to confirm whether you have tapped into the proper place.
If car navigation system or car television is installed in vehicle, gauges and wires of this product need to be kept as
far away as possible from the wiring and installing positions of car navigation system or car television. Failure to do
so may result in interference of television display.
On no event will Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. be liable to you for any damages or losses of genuine parts for your vehicle
while installing.

Confirmation

About Installation and Operation(for customer and installation personnel)

Warning

On no event will Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. be liable to you for any damages arising out of the use or inability to use the
product, even if Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. has been advised of the possibility of such damage.
Do not pull the wires out of connectors forcefully. The connectors may be broken and
the wires may be cut. When pulling out the wires, press the lock firmly and unclip the
locks of connectors.

Caution

This product cannot be linked to the Defi-Link System.
Do not connect more than one gauge of the same variety. (Ex. You can NOT connect 2 turbo gauges together.)
The information displayed on this product are for reference purposes only. Please drive according to the indication
of vehicle's originally equipped instruments.
This product uses high luminance LEDs. When several gauges are lined up, there might be color difference in the
LED production tolerance, but it is not malfunction.
Please check the installed product regularly. Durability might deteriorate according to use conditions, etc.

The advanced system (interactive communication) is implemented.

Operation from distance is enabled using a remote control switch unit.

Flat glass, high-definition scale and long, narrow pointer provides accurate indication and high visibility.

The opening mode and ending mode can be selected from two variations.

To install additional gauges, you can just make connection between gauges and attach the wire from the sensor to

the advance control unit.

Our original stepping motor is used to enable a smooth, instantaneous response to high performance sport driving.

The microcontroller calibrates up to 270°of deflection angle in 3072 to 4600 segments (0.088° to 0.059°) and

provides accurate vehicle information.

Self-diagnosis function detects a disconnection of wire, short circuit and communication error, and indicates the error

condition with the warning LED.

A warning value (arbitrary) can be set. Buzzer sounds when the warning LED (red) is turned on (buzzer sound can be

turned on/off).

Data obtained during driving (peak value and warning value) can be stored up to three minutes, and the data can be

replayed after driving.

A dedicated mounting bracket and meter cup are provided as standard equipment.

With both fuel pressure gauge and turbo installed, differential pressure can be displayed on the fuel pressure gauge.

The opening mode and ending mode can be selected from two variations designed for ADVANCE CR.

The illumination at night can be switched between two different colors (white dial: amber red/blue, black dial:

white/amber red)

The outer edge of the glass is illuminated in red in a ring shape at night.

A regular position bezel is included as standard equipment.

The opening mode and ending mode can be selected from two variations designed for ADVANCE BF.

The light-emitting gauge always provides clear visibility with high contrast.

Brightness can be adjusted by selecting from five levels for daytime and nighttime separately (nighttime dimming

cancellation function is available).

Please have this product installed by the retail store or dealer where it was purchased. Installation by the customer
will void the warranty.
Do not disassemble or modify this product. Such actions will not only void the warranty but also damage or destroy
the product.
In order to ensure safe driving, check the information on the gauge only for short periods of time. Looking at the
display for long periods of time could distract adequate attention from the road and result in an accident.
Discontinue use of this product if the gauge doesn't operate, water gets into the unit, or smoke or a strange odor
comes from the unit. If such a condition occurs, contact the sales outlet or installation personnel as soon as
possible. Continued use while the condition exists could result in an accident or fire.
Do not operate during driving.
Fix the switch unit and other parts tightly to the vehicle to avoid that children swallow those.

Common Features of ADVANCE CR and ADVANCE BF

Features of ADVANCE CR

Features of ADVANCE BF

Product Specifications of ADVANCE CR and ADVANCE BF

■Power-supply voltage: 10V to 16V DC (12V vehicles only)

■Current consumption: the maximum value obtained when connecting seven gauges

+B wire: 2A (IGN ON)

5mA (IGN OFF)

ILM wire: 800mA

■Temperature range (humidity is assumed to be 80% or lower) Unit: °C(°F)

Temperature range for storage

Temperature range for operation

CR/BF gauge

-30(-22) ~ +80(176)

-20(-4) ~ +60(140)

ADVANCE Control unit

-30(-22) ~ +80(176)

-20(-4) ~ +60(140)

Switch unit

-30(-22) ~ +80(176)

-20(-4) ~ +60(140)

Boost sensor

-30(-22) ~ +100(212)

-30(-22) ~ +80(176)

Pressure sensor

-30(-22) ~ +140(284)

-30(-22) ~ +120(248)

Temperature sensor

-30(-22) ~ +150(302)

-20(-4) ~ +150(302)

Exhaust temperature sensor

-30(-22) ~ +130(266)

-30(-22) ~ +130(266)

*The upper temperature limit of sensor connectors is 105℃(221°F).
*The sensing part of exhaust temp. sensor is not included in the temperature range above.

■Illumination color
Gauge pointer: red
Warning LED: red
PEAK LED: blue

Dial

Illumination color at night for CR gauge

White dial: amber red and blue
Black dial: white and amber red
Switchable between two different colors

Red

Illumination color for light-emitting BF gauge

White/amber red/blue

Changing the opening/ending mode
For the opening mode and ending mode, you can select either A type (Simple) or B type (HA-NA-BI)
by sliding the DIP switch 2 attached to the advance control unit. Before changing the
opening/ending mode, make sure that the ignition is off.
Please check both A type and B type operations for their performances.

*The outer edge of the glass is not illuminated and the change of illumination color is not available

on ADVANCE BF gauge.

Real mode

Adjusting brightness manually

You can adjust the brightness by pressing the right in the Real mode, Rec mode or Play mode.
Five levels of brightness are provided for daytime and nighttime separately.
Day mode is changed to night mode as illumination switch turns on.
Also, an illumination cancellation function is available which enables to set the highest level of brightness
for daytime in night mode. This can be done by pressing the right several times.

Setting mode

Setting the warning value

Regardless of the illumination status (ON/OFF), the dial illumination of selected gauge lights up with
high brightness and the warning LED flashes, whereas the dial illumination of unselected gauge
lights up with low brightness and the warning LED turns off.

Please refer to Def-link ADVANCE Control unit operation manual for common operations of ADVANCE CR and ADVANCE BF.

*The outer edge of the glass is not illuminated and

the change of illumination color is not available on
ADVANCE BF gauge.

Mounting bracket set

Double sided

tape 1pc

Buffer

1pc

Mounting

bracket 1pc

M4 bolt, nut,

washer 1pc

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