Drew Technologies DashDAQ Series II Bedienerhandbuch

1 DashDAQ Series II Instruction Manual

10 Figure 1: Attaching the windshield mount to DashDAQ WINDSHIELD MOUNTING Mount DashDAQ on the windshield in a spot that does not obstruct the view

11WARNING: Do not power DashDAQ from the PC with the USB ports on the right. Permanent damage to your DashDAQ can occur. SD MEMORY CARD Always ins

12 • To put DashDAQ in Low Power Mode: Press and release the button quickly while the DashDAQ is on. The screen will go off, but the unit will still

13 MAIN MENU

14 SETUP MENU MAP

15 NEW VEHICLE SETUP

16 The DashDAQ was designed to be used on any OBDII vehicle. OBDII vehicles have many “signals” or “parameters” that can be viewed. Each vehicle to w

17 Figure 2: DashDAQ main menu with GPS option If your GPS kit is purchased separately: 1. When ordering the GPS-NAV-KIT at DashDAQ.com or through a

18 DASHDAQ MEDIA PLAYER The DashDAQ XL has the ability to play various sound and video files. This is done through an add-on called Media Player. Th

19GAUGE SETUP & NAVIGATION NAVIGATING GAUGES: To access DashDAQ gauges, tap on [Gauges] from the Main Menu. The last gauge layout viewed, or this

2 Dear Customer, Congratulations! You have just purchased the most powerful, sophisticated, and easy to use automotive data logger ever created. The

20 Figure 6: Assign signal screen SET GAUGE MIN/MAX VALUES Tap on the [Minimum] button to set the bottom value for a gauge. Tap on the [Maximum] bu

21 Figure 8: Round gauge with a high limit warning WARNING SOUNDS DashDAQ has the ability to play either one of the pre-made or user made warning s

22 To upload your own sounds: 1. Sound files must have these attributes: Extension: .wav Encod

23 Figure 10: Button to change gauge color Figure 11: Color selection screen DATA LOGGING The DashDAQ can log and save all information represented o

24 Figure 13: Entering the logfile prefix Now all log files will be saved in numerical order with the prefix that was entered. Example: TestDrag000

25 Figure 14: Global Data Logging Screen Figure 15: After adding a signal for global datalogging The signals specified in the Global Data Logger (up

26 Figure 17: Confirmation to clear diagnostic trouble codes Note: Clearing codes does not solve any underlying vehicle issues. Tap [Yes] to clear t

27 Figure 20: Follow the instructions Figure 21: DashDAQ will display your reaction time and other measurements Tap [Start] to start the test. Foll

28 Tap [Save]. Make sure the speed gauge is set (section 0) and tap [save] once more. At the performance menu, tap on [User Tests]. This screen appea

29 SETTING THE PARAMETERS FOR ANY CALCULATOR DRIVER Some calculators have some tunable parameters like: vehicle weight, fuel density, or engine displ

3 Table Of Contents Installation...

30 Figure 27: Parameters for dyno calculator Only three parameters are required for the calculation: • Input Speed Signal: Choose Vehicle Speed fro

31Figure 28: Parameters for Economy Calculator This calculator uses airflow to find the amount of fuel entering the motor. Vehicles with a Mass Airfl

32 • Constant Offset: Used to generate a signal called “Constant Offset”. For example you could specify “3” as your Constant Multiplier value, pick

33Imagine that you changed tires from 185/60-14 to 195/55-14 and now the speedometer is incorrect because you haven’t reprogrammed the ECM. The inter

34 The Linear Driver is for measuring signals that have a constant input voltage change for a given change in what’s being measured. An example is a

35Correction Factor * 0v DC + Correction Offset = 7.35 Correction Factor * 5v DC + Correction Offset = 22.39 The first equation is pretty easy becaus

36 3. Use the [<] or [>] buttons at the top to find the “Other” heading. Tap on [Non Linear Analog Input] to highlight and tap [Save]. 4. Now

375. Configure the driver to use the installed file as described in the previous section. DEVICE MANAGER/THIRD PARTY ACCESSORIES Besides Generic OBD

38 • AEM • Autronic • DTAFast • EFI Technologies • Emerald • Fast XFI • Haltech • Hydra Nemesis • Innovate MTS Chain Devices • J1939 • P

39 ADDING SUPPORT FOR ENHANCED OBD2 DATA If you purchased your DashDAQ with an OEM Enhanced driver, the license and driver will already be installed

4 Warning Sounds ...

40 Figure 36: Tap [Save] to confirm the device installation Figure 37: New signals will be available on E-ChryslerSpecific Now that we see the Chry

415. Enter a 1 or a 2 on the number pad. 6. Tap [Save], then [Exit]. 7. Run “Find Signals’ one more time to search the expanded list. Figure 38:

42 Figure 40: Screen visible after inserting CD 1. Click on number 3 “DashDAQ Recovery Tool”. This screen appears: 2. Click on “Run.” If the ‘Run

43 5. Click “Next” to install DashDAQ into the specified directory. 6. Click “Install.” The DashDAQ Update Tool will now be installed to the compu

44 DashDAQ’s screen will display: “USB link established Boot Halted. You may now attempt to recover.” This message is perfectly normal. On the compu

45 Click “Next.” This screen appears: Click “Next.” Use the drop down menu to select which firmware to install. For most users the most current fir

46 If you have purchased or want other drivers installed, select the components to be installed. “Generic OBDII” driver must always be selected alon

47 Click “Next.” This screen appears: Optional: To save the firmware package that was just created to the computer, click “Save As” under “Optional.

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49APPENDIX SUPPORT Before contacting us, check our online FAQs. Submit all support questions to www.dashdaq.com/forum. The forums are constantly moni

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50 LIMITED WARRANTY Drew Technologies, Inc. guarantees that every DashDAQ Series II is free from physical defects in material and workmanship under

51 APPENDIX A: ACCESSORY CABLE PIN OUT 1 Red Vehicle Power In/Out If DashDAQ is connected via OBD2 cable, this is the source for vehicle power. If O

52 APPENDIX B: ENGLISH TO METRIC CONVERSION UNIT NAMES Conversion Type English Unit Name Metric Unit Name Temperature degF or °F degC or °C Spee

6 Components Included with DashDAQ Display Unit Software CD Windshield Mount with four screws USB Cable OBD2 Cable Optional DashDAQ Accesso

7 CAN Accessory Cable This is the OBD2 cable without the J1962 end attached. This cable is useful when hard-wiring to CAN, J1850, or ISO9141 connecti

8 IMPORTANT! THIS IS A HIGH PERFORMANCE PRODUCT, USE AT YOUR OWN RISK Do not use this product until you have carefully read the following terms and c

9INSTALLATION SAFETY FIRST! Install DashDAQ in such a manner that it does not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle. If DashDAQ cannot be