Defi Racer Gauge 80 tachometer - Manual (Page 2)

Maintenance & Check/Warranty & Servicing
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Racer Gauge Tachometer Φ80 Operation Manual
■ Issue First edition: September, 2011
■ Manufacturer Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd.
■ Contact Information Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. Defi Business Division
【Address】 190-1 Fujihashi 1-chome, Nagaoka-shi, Niigata 940-2141 JAPAN
【URL】 http://www.defi-shop.com/
Patent pending PAT. 3284535 PAT. 3365604 PAT. 4737376
Made in Japan
Operation （for customer and installation personnel） （for customer and installation personnel）
3. Setup 3. Setup
4.Motion mode 4.Motion mode
2. Switch operation list 2. Switch operation list
Be sure to make preparatory settings. The unit will not operate properly without the settings being made.
Set up while the vehicle is stationary.
Confirmation
In the real mode, the mode changed to the setup mode by pressing ▲switch and ▼switch at the same
time for more than 2 seconds. In the setup mode, the peak and warning LEDs in the gauge blinks
alternately. And the gauge pointer points the number of cylinders. The buzzer bleeps. Set up the
number of cylinders and the buzzer on/off in the setup mode. The mode returns to the real mode
automatically when any switch is not pressed for more than 5 seconds.
In the setup mode, the setup of the number of cylinders changes every time ▼switch is pressed(4→3→
2 →1→8→6→5→4→・・・(repeat). Match the number on the gauge dial and the number of cylinders of
your vehicle.
The mode returns to the real mode automatically when any switch is not pressed for more than 5
seconds.
Set whether to turn the buzzer on or off when warning SET2 is exceeded.
In the setup mode, the buzzer is turned on/off by pressing ▲switch. If the buzzer is set on, it bleeps
(short beeps) in time with blinking of the peak and warning LEDs. If the buzzer is set off, it does not
sound.
If the buzzer is set on, it feeps (a long beep) when the RPM exceeds the warning SET2 in the real
mode. If the buzzer is set off, it does not sound.
The mode returns to the real mode automatically when any switch is not pressed for more than 5
seconds.
※The buzzer sounds when switches are pressed. It cannot be turned off.
Two warning RPMs can be set at SET1 and SET2. Set the SET2 RPM higher than the SET1 RPM. The factory setting is
at 6000rpm(SET1) and 7000rpm(SET2). Change the RPMs as you like.
※Even if the battery is disconnected, the setting is not cleared.
In the real mode, the mode changes to the warning setup mode SET1 if ▼switch is pressed for more
than 2 seconds. In the warning setup mode SET1, the warning LED blinks as follows:
In the real mode, the mode changes to the warning setup mode SET2 if ▲switch is pressed for more
than 2 seconds. In the warning setup mode SET2, the warning LED blinks as follows:
To raise the set RPM of the warning, press ▲switch. Every time ▲switch is pressed, the set RPM is
raised in degree. If ▲switch is pressed long, the set RPM is raised faster. To lower the set RPM of the
warning, press ▼switch. Every time ▼switch is pressed, the set RPM is lowered in degree. If ▼switch is
pressed long, the set RPM is lowered faster.
The mode returns to the real mode automatically when any switch is not pressed for more than 5 seconds.
※The range of the warning RPM which can be set is from 500rpm is to the maximum scale RPM.
※Set the lower RPM than the warning SET2 RPM.
If the warning SET1 RPM is set higher than the SET2 RPM:
→The warning SET2 RPM is changed to the same RPM as the SET1 RPM.
Ex) If the SET2 RPM is set at 6000rpm, it is changed to 7000rpm when the SET1 RPM is changed to 7000rpm.
To raise the set RPM of the warning, press ▲switch. Every time ▲switch is pressed, the set RPM is
raised in degree. If ▲switch is pressed long, the set RPM is raised faster. To lower the set RPM of the
warning, press ▼switch. Every time ▼switch is pressed, the set RPM is lowered in degree. If ▼switch is
pressed long, the set RPM is lowered faster.
The mode returns to the real mode automatically when any switch is not pressed for more than 5 seconds.
※The range of the warning RPM which can be set is from 500rpm is to the maximum scale RPM.
※Set the higher RPM than the warning SET1 RPM.
If the warning SET2 RPM is set lower than the SET1 RPM:
→The warning SET1 RPM is changed to the same RPM as the SET2 RPM.
Ex) If the SET1 RPM is set at 7000rpm, it is changed to 6000rpm when the SET2 RPM is changed to 6000rpm.
Set up the number of cylinders and buzzer. The factory setting of the number of cylinders is 4. If the gauge is installed in
a vehicle which the number of cylinders is not 4, change the number as follows. The factory setting of the buzzer is ON.
※Even if the battery is disconnected, the setting is not cleared.
The gauge performs the opening mode when the ignition key is turned on and performs the closing mode when the ignition
key is turned off.
※The brightness is at the maximum level during the opening mode regardless of the dimmer control setup.
※In case any other Defi-Link products are already installed in the vehicle, supply power from the same source as the
Defi-Link products to perform the opening and closing mode at the same time. If the power is supplied from the different
source from the others, gauges may not perform the opening and closing mode at the same time.
①Opening and closing mode ①Opening and closing mode
The gauge pointer points at the RPM in real time. The maximum RPM is recorded during this mode.
In the real mode, when the RPM exceeds the set warning RPMs, the warning LED and the indicator light up/blink as
follows.
②Real mode ②Real mode
③Warning mode ③Warning mode
In the real mode, the peak LED lights up and the mode changes to the peak mode by pressing ▲switch.
The recorded maximum(peak) RPM is displayed during the peak mode. Every time the maximum RPM
is updated, it is recorded. The peak mode returns to the real mode by pressing
▲switch again.
In the peak mode, the peak LED blinks and the maximum RPM is reset by pressing ▲switch. Then the
peak mode returns to the real mode.
※Even if the battery is disconnected, the recoded maximum RPM is not cleared.
In the real mode, the brightness of the gauge illumination is controlled by pressing ▼switch. There are
5 stages for the daytime and 6 stages for the nighttime. The brightness can be decreased/increased
with the vehicle lights switched on/off.
※Even if the battery is disconnected, the set level is not cleared.
※The brightness level does not change even if ▲switch is pressed. The mode changes to the peak mode.
④Peak mode ④Peak mode
⑤Dimmer control ⑤Dimmer control
②Warning setup mode ②Warning setup mode
①Setup mode ①Setup mode
Upper switch( ▲/SET-2/PEAK) → ▲switch or
Lower switch( ▼/SET-1/PEAK RESET) → ▼switch or
Two switches are expressed in this section as follows.
Condition Possible Cause Corrective Action
○Wiring of the power supply wire is
improper.
○The locks of the solderless connectors
are not locked tightly.
○Does not operate.
○Power is not supplied.
○Check wirings of +B, IGN, GND as per
instructions in this manual.
○Check the lock of the solderless connectors.
○Wiring of the tachometer signal is wrong.
○Setting of the number of cylinders is
wrong.
○The RPM is not displayed
correctly.
○Check wiring as per instructions in this manual.
○Check the number of cylinders as per instructions
in this manual.
○Originally equipped gauges commonly
indicate up to 10% higher RPM.
○The RPM gauge indicates is
a little lower than that of
originally equipped gauge.
○Check if the difference is up to 10%. This
product is designed emphasizing accuracy and
should have little error margin. If the difference
is bigger than 10%, check the setup of the
number of cylinders.
○The battery wiring is wrong.
○The fuse of the power supply wire is
blown out.
○Does not carry out the
closing mode.
○Check wiring of +B as per instructions in this
manual.
○Make sure the wiring is not touched on the
vehicle body and then change the fuse.
○Check the solderless connector of battery wiring.
○The warning set1 RPM is set higher than
the warning set2 RPM or the warning
set2 RPM is set lower than the warning
set1 RPM.
○The warning LED lights up
at the different RPMs than
set RPMs.
○When the warning set1 RPM is set at the higher
RPM than the warning set2 RPM or when the
warning set2 RPM is set at the lower RPM than
the warning set1 RPM, set RPMs are changed
automatically. Refer to Operation section.
○The illumination is in the brightest level of
nighttime mode.
○Wiring of the power supply wire is
improper.
○The illumination brightness
doesn't change by turning
on/off the vehicle
illumination.
○Check if the illumination is in the brightest level of
nighttime mode and press ▼switch.
○Check wiring of ILM as per instructions in this
manual.
○Check the lock of the solderless connectors.
○The pointer moves during transfer. ○The needle pointer is not
downward before the
electricity is turned on.
○It is an inherent property of the stepping motor.
The pointer may move when a slight impact is
made to the gauge. Check if it operates normally
by turning on and off the electricity and the pointer
points zero after the ignition is turned off.
【A】Setup number of cylinders
【B】Setup buzzer
【A】Warning setup mode − SET1
【B】Warning setup mode − SET2
Higher
■→■→■→■→■
■ ■→■→■→■→■
Brighter Brightness level Darker
Bleep (short beeps)
In real mode
To peak mode
In real mode
Returns to real mode Peak LED blinks and recorded maximum RPM is reset.
Then pointer points at 0rpm and mode returns to real mode.
raise
lower
raise
lower
Peak LED
Warning LED
Buzzer
The warning LED is on. The buzzer is off. The indicator is on in green.
The warning LED blinks. The buzzer feeps (a long beep). The indicator is on in red.
※The buzzer does not sound if the buzzer is set off in the setup mode.
【Scene B】When the RPM is higher than the warning SET1 RPM
【Scene C】When the RPM is higher than the warning SET2 RPM
The warning LED is off. The buzzer is off. The indicator is off.
【Scene A】When the RPM is lower than the warning SET1 RPM
Engine speed
Daytime
(vehicle lights off)
Nighttime
(vehicle lights on)
Dimmer
control Peak mode Setup mode
Returns to the real mode Returns to the real mode Returns to the real mode
Warning setup mode
SET1
Warning setup mode
SET2
The following is the list of operations with switches. In the setup mode and the warning setup mode, the mode changes to
the real mode when any switch is not pressed for more than 5 seconds.
1.Function 1.Function
Number of cylinder setup
Warning setup
Buzzer setup
Opening/
Closing mode
Real mode
Warning mode
Peak mode
Dimmer control
To Set up the number of cylinders according to your vehicle
To Set up the RPMs of warning. Two points(SET1 and SET2) can be set.
To Set up the buzzer ON/OFF of warning SET2.
When the ignition is turned on/off, the opening and closing motion is played by using the
illumination of the gauge and movement of the pointer.
Displays the RPM in real mode during driving and idling.
Informs the RPM exceeds the set warning RPMs by the warning LED, the buzzer, and the
indicator.
Displays the maximum RPM recorded during driving. The maximum RPM is always
recorded in the real and peak modes. It can be reset.
Controls the brightness of the gauge illumination.
There are 5 stages of brightness for the
daytime and 6 stages for the nighttime. The brightness can be decreased/increased with the
vehicle lights switched on/off.
5sec later
The pointer points the number of cylinders.
Time LED blinking
Warning LED
Time
Warning LED
Time
Lower
Scene
Warning LED
Buzzer
Indicator
【 Scene A】
Off
Off
Off
【 Scene B】
On
Off
On(green)
【 Scene C】
Blink
Feep(a long beep)
On(red)
Warning SET1 ：Factory setting 6000rpm Warning SET2 ：Factory setting 7000rpm
unused
press long
press
long
press
long
Real
mode
Operation
after the
mode is
changed
Press 2 switches at the same
time for more than 2 seconds.
Press ▼ switch for
more than 2 seconds.
Press ▲ switch for
more than 2 seconds. Press ▲ switch. Press
▼ switch.
Setting of
number of
cylinders
Buzzer
on/off of
Warning
SET2
Raise setting
To raise
faster, push
long.
Lower setting
To lower
faster, push
long.
Raise setting
To raise
faster, push
long.
Lower setting
To lower
faster, push
long.
Returns to
real mode
Peak RPM
is reset and
returns to
real mode.
Brightness
changes every
time switch is
pressed.
LED blinking
LED blinking
If operation of the product seems unusual, inspect the product to confirm that there is no malfunction. If an
operational problem has occurred, it could result in an accident.
Warning
※In addition to a general inspection of the product, use the following table to confirm proper operation of the unit.
Trouble Shooting(for customer and installation personnel)