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The AEM CAN Dash

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- L -

Lap timing     21, 97
LEDs     100
Limit filter     90
Logging     83

- M -

Monitor screen     104
Mounting     12
Moving gauges     106

- O -

Odometer     96
On change page     102
Opening setups     73
Outputs     86

- P -

Programming the display     78
Progressive limit gauge     113

- R -

Rate filter     90
Resizing gauges     106
Round tacho bitmap gauge     118

- S -

Saving setups     73
Scalar sensor     89
Screen    

adding gauges     105
copy and paste     107
deleting gauges     107
editing gauge properties     107
monitor     104
moving gauges     106
resizing gauges     106
selecting gauges     106

Selecting gauges     106

Sensor    

scalar     89

Settings     99
Setup    

editor     86

Setup editor     86
Setups     73

creating     74
opening     73
saving     73
uploading     78

Shape gauge     116
Shift lights     100
Spash screen     105
Standard gauge properties     108

- T -

Tacho gauges     110
Text label gauge     111
time filter     90
Track mapping     97
Turn Blinkers     96

- U -

Updating firmware     86
Uploading setups     78
USB drivers    

Installing     20

- V -

Value formatting     108
Value gauge     112
Variable string gauge     111

- W -

Warning message     95
Wiring     17

- Z -

Z order     107

Summary of Contents for CD-5 Carbon

Page 1: ...lectronics 2205 126th Street Unit A Hawthorne CA 90250 Phone 310 484 2322 Fax 310 484 0152 http www aemelectronics com Instruction Part Number 10 5500 B Document Build 1 18 2019 CAN DISPLAY DASH LOGGER SYSTEM USER GUIDE ...

Page 2: ... AEM DashDesign also provides a comprehensive setup editor to program the input output and mathematical functionality of the AEM Dash Once created setups are uploaded to the AEM Dash via a USB link Kit Contents 30 5500 Contents 1 x CD 7 4 x AV Mount Hardware attached to dash 1 x I O harness 1 x power harness 1 x USB communication cable documentation 30 5501 Contents 1 x CD 7L 4 x AV Mount Hardware...

Page 3: ...ardware attached to dash 1 x I O harness 1 x power harness 1 x USB communication cable documentation 30 5600F Contents 1 x CD 5F 4 x AV Mount Hardware attached to dash 1 x I O harness 1 x power harness 1 x USB communication cable documentation ...

Page 4: ...harness 1 x power harness 1 x USB communication cable 1 x USB bulkhead extension cable documentation 30 5601F Contents 1 x CD 5LF 4 x AV Mount Hardware attached to dash 1 x I O harness 1 x power harness 1 x USB communication cable 1 x USB bulkhead extension cable documentation ...

Page 5: ...x I O harness 1 x power harness 1 x USB communication cable 1 x GPS Antenna 1 x Velcro documentation 30 5602F Contents 1 x CD 5GF 4 x AV Mount Hardware attached to dash 1 x I O harness 1 x power harness 1 x USB communication cable 1 x GPS Antenna 1 x Velcro documentation ...

Page 6: ... x USB communication cable 1 x USB bulkhead extension cable 1 x GPS Antenna 1 x Velcro documentation 30 5603F Contents 1 x CD 5LGF 4 x AV Mount Hardware attached to dash 1 x I O harness 1 x power harness 1 x USB communication cable 1 x USB bulkhead extension cable 1 x GPS Antenna 1 x Velcro documentation ...

Page 7: ...ardware attached to dash 1 x I O harness 1 x power harness 1 x USB communication cable documentation 30 5700F Contents 1 x CD 7F Carbon 4 x AV Mount Hardware attached to dash 1 x I O harness 1 x power harness 1 x USB communication cable documentation ...

Page 8: ...harness 1 x power harness 1 x USB communication cable 1 x USB bulkhead extension cable documentation 30 5701F Contents 1 x CD 7LF Carbon 4 x AV Mount Hardware attached to dash 1 x I O harness 1 x power harness 1 x USB communication cable 1 x USB bulkhead extension cable documentation ...

Page 9: ...x I O harness 1 x power harness 1 x USB communication cable 1 x GPS Antenna 1 x Velcro documentation 30 5702F Contents 1 x CD 7GF Carbon 4 x AV Mount Hardware attached to dash 1 x I O harness 1 x power harness 1 x USB communication cable 1 x GPS Antenna 1 x Velcro documentation ...

Page 10: ...on cable 1 x USB bulkhead extension cable 1 x GPS Antenna 1 x Velcro documentation Dash Features Full color CAN display and logger logging versions only Completely user definable CAN receive Dual CAN bus Full graphics display with up to 6 different pages Unit ships with 6 display pages for the AEMNet data stream as the default setup Completely user definable graphical layouts Stand alone PC progra...

Page 11: ...d logging memory logging versions only Up to 1000hz sample rate logging versions only Onboard 5Hz GPS GLONASS receiver GPS versions only Log data downloaded and viewed with AEMdata via USB port with sealed bulkhead extension cable logging versions only Beacon input ...

Page 12: ...12 Dash Mechanical and Mounting CD 7 Mechanical ...

Page 13: ...13 CD 5 Mechanical ...

Page 14: ...14 CD 7F Mechanical ...

Page 15: ...15 CD 5F Mechanical ...

Page 16: ...16 Drill Template Drill template prints to scale ...

Page 17: ...17 Dash Harness and Basic Wiring ...

Page 18: ...18 Optional OBDII and Power Cable Kits ...

Page 19: ... Features IP68 rated Normally open Flying leads 20 Kit Contents 1x Blue Button with o ring lock washer and nut 1x Yellow Button with o ring lock washer and nut User Instructions Specifications Current rating 200mA DC Electrical Life 500 000 cycles Mechanical Life 1 000 000 Cycles Ingress protection IP68 Dust Tight Waterproof Mounting type Panel Mount Circular 13 60mm Diam Cutout Operating Temperat...

Page 20: ... manually To do this Connect the AEM Dash to the PC When the add new hardware wizard appears select Install from a list or specific location and click Next Choose Search for the best driver in these locations and check Include this location in the search Click the Browse button and navigate to the Drivers folder sub folder in the AEM DashDesign installation directory Click the Next button and the ...

Page 21: ...e setup in your ECU calibration is required Refer to your harness documentation or Infinity hardware specification document to identify the CAN terminals VDM to Dash The AEM Vehicle Dynamics Module PN 30 2206 can be used in conjunction with the AEM dash for lap timing and track mapping features VDM Features GPS latitude longitude delivers AEMdata track map functionality via AEMnet CAN bus Easily A...

Page 22: ...rtual start finish line While driving the course press the momentary beacon switch when you cross the start finish line Hold for a few seconds until the left and right LEDs flash The system captures the location information when you first press the button Holding for a few seconds eliminates the likelihood of false triggering the input You can define your virtual track width in the dialog window S...

Page 23: ... a ground plane should be fabricated upon which the antenna should be placed Status LED There is a status LED located on the top of the VDM module that gives an indication of its operating status specifically the quality of the current GPS signal LED Description OFF The device is not powered FLASHING RED No valid GPS fix FLASHING GREEN Less than 4 satellites in view GREEN 4 or greater satellites i...

Page 24: ...housed in a sealed IP67 weather resistant enclosure Sturdy construction protected inputs and simple configuration make this the perfect entry point to get everything required to use an AEM CD series dash on a carbureted or EFI vehicle The Sensor Module supports the Bosch CAN 2 0b standard making it compatible with many third party devices Note The only AEMnet devices that are compatible with the C...

Page 25: ...ss CAN wiring should utilized twisted pairs 1 TPI shielding is recommended The Sensor Module s sensor ground should be at the same level as the sensor ground of any tapped sensors i e existing OEM sensors that are connected to an external ECU device The device pinout section includes a Suggested Interface column This may make integration with an AEM Dash easier as sample layouts will be provided t...

Page 26: ... graphics Variable gauges change their appearance to reflect data obtained from an output Examples of variable gauges are bar graphs tachos and numerical text gauges Predefined Outputs are pre configured within the system and can be used in many ways Some examples include Log Mem Free kb which displays the amount of free logging memory logging versions only and Night Mode Input Status This output ...

Page 27: ...t Name We will use My Pressure For this example let s assume that the sensor is a typical 0 5V analog sensor that is calibrated as follows 0 5 volts 0 psi and 4 5 volts 100 psi Consult your sensor documentation for proper calibration values There are several options but the easiest method is to use a Function table Lets create a new Function to define this calibration In the Functions tab create a...

Page 28: ...the tach output scalar AEM provided dash setup files will include pre configured tach output scalars It s very simple to configure your tach input Find the EngineSpeed output in the Setup Editor In the example below you can see it uses a scalar for 8 pulses per engine cycle This is typical for a V8 engine using a distributor coil combination when the tach input to the 30 2226 is tapped into the co...

Page 29: ...ions for sensors that are being used The data can be obtained from manufacturers data sheet or from user testing The function name and data for example My Oil Pressure or My Fuel level will need to be entered manually ...

Page 30: ...30 Create a new output channel using the new function Assign the new output to an item on the display ...

Page 31: ...31 System Schematic ...

Page 32: ... 2 These inputs have a 2200 Ohm 5V pull up resistor and are suitable for two wire thermistor temperature sensors It is not recommended to connect these inputs to pre existing OEM sensors that are already connected to a factory ECU or logging device Please refer to the table below for connection examples New Added Sensors 5V Sensor Power Sensor Signal Sensor Ground Examples Two wire temperature û ü...

Page 33: ...n the receiving device A thermistor s voltage resistance varies non linearly with temperature and thus the receiving device will likely require a look up table to properly log or display temperature Most non temperature sensors require a simpler linear scaling The AEM CD series of dashes have both of these capabilities please refer to the appropriate documentation Tachometer Input This input is su...

Page 34: ...rcentage in the receiving device The AEM CD series of dashes have this capability please refer to the appropriate documentation Note The CAN output value in Ohms may appear to be slow to respond to input sensor signal changes This is as intended since this input is heavily filtered to account for fuel level slosh ...

Page 35: ...4 Exhaust Back Pressure Sensor Install Kit Analog 100 000 30 2130 7 100 PSIa or 7 Bar Stainless Sensor Kit Stainless Steel Sensor Body Analog 100 000 30 2130 15 15 PSIa or 1 Bar Stainless Sensor Kit Stainless Steel Sensor Body Analog 100 000 30 2130 30 30 PSIa or 2 Bar Stainless Sensor Kit Stainless Steel Sensor Body Analog 100 000 30 2130 50 50 PSIa or 3 5 Bar Stainless Sensor Kit Stainless Steel...

Page 36: ...doesn t seem to be outputting anything Confirm that your CAN bus is properly terminated and that all nodes are configured for the right bus speed In addition any receiving devices nodes must be specifically configured to receive as the Module is configured to transmit specifically the CAN ID bus speed and number of ID bits Can I use the CAN Sensor Module with my AEM AQ 1 AEM CAN Gauge or AEM ECU N...

Page 37: ...nsigned 1 Ohm bit 0 0 to 255 Ohm 7 Battery Voltage 8 bit unsigned 0 1 V bit 0 0 to 25 5 V 22 Channel CAN Sensor Module to Dash Kit Contents The AEM 22 Channel CAN Sensor Module enables a user to put analog digital and frequency signals on to an AEMnet or CAN bus The Sensor Module accommodates a wide variety of sensors and is housed in a sealed IP65 weather resistant enclosure Sturdy construction p...

Page 38: ... water spray Protected inputs 36 2212 1 HARNESS MODULE 22 CHANNEL CAN SENSOR MODULE 4 0126 12 WIRE TERM 22 AWG YELLOW 4 0127 3 WIRE TERM 22 AWG RED 4 0128 5 WIRE TERM 22 AWG BLK 4 0129 6 WIRE TERM 22 AWG TAN 4 0130 6 WIRE TERM 22 AWG WHT 4 2069 10 TERMINAL F MICRO PACK 20 22 AWG 4 3027 10 SEAL BLUE MICRO PACK 100W Installation Mechanical The Sensor Module may be mounted within the vehicle using ho...

Page 39: ...39 IMAGE NOT TO SCALE ...

Page 40: ...ensor power to anything other than dedicated sensors that require 5V power e g pressure sensors Route wiring away from sources of noise such as alternators ignition components or other high power frequency wiring Shielded wire is suggested to reduce the susceptibility of noise the shield should only be grounded drained on one end of the wiring harness CAN wiring should utilized twisted pairs 1 TPI...

Page 41: ...41 System Schematic ...

Page 42: ...igital 3 Frequency duty cycle and switch input Active low 12V pull up Clutch Switch 15 Digital 4 Frequency duty cycle and switch input Active low 12V pull up Brake Switch 16 Digital 5 Frequency duty cycle and switch input Active low 12V pull up Trans Brake 17 Digital 6 Frequency duty cycle and switch input Active low 12V pull up Spare 18 Sensor Ground Dedicated sensor ground Sensor Ground 19 Batte...

Page 43: ... to the table below for connection examples New Added Sensors 5V Sensor Power Sensor Signal Sensor Ground Examples Three wire pressure ü ü ü Manifold pressure oil water pressure etc Three wire position ü ü ü Throttle pedal position linear potentiometer etc Three wire flow ü ü Check with manufacturer some MAFs require 12V power yet output a 0 5V signal Device û ü ü AEM 30 4110 UEGO Gauge with 0 5V ...

Page 44: ... Notes CAN Output The measured voltage and resistance will be output via CAN and will have to be scaled to the desired units e g temperature pressure percentage etc in the receiving device A thermistor s voltage resistance varies non linearly with temperature and thus the receiving device will likely require a look up table to properly log or display temperature Most non temperature sensors requir...

Page 45: ...system Flying Magnet or VR style sensors should be connected to one of the VR inputs and not the tachometer input CAN Output The measured frequency will be output in Hertz via CAN and will have to be scaled to engine speed RPM in the receiving device The AEM CD series of dashes have this capability please refer to the appropriate documentation Fuel Level Sensor Input This input is suitable for con...

Page 46: ...ns Jumper Configuration Several configuration jumpers are located beneath the rear cover of the Sensor Module The rear cover may be removed by unscrewing the four external screws to change the jumper positions if needed The Sensor Module is delivered from the factory in the most common configuration suitable for use with AEMnet and other devices changing the jumper positions is not typically neces...

Page 47: ... bus ID length bits CAN ID 1 2 First or second Sensor module on bus Jumper Position Default Position Inserting Removing Pins The clear retainer will have to be removed to insert remove pins Depress the two black tabs and slide retainer off Unsnap and open the grey wings to insert new pins Note that 10 blue seals are included with the kit For terminal locations that aren t being used these must be ...

Page 48: ...cludes Plug Wedge Lock 5 Female Pins 35 2625 DTM Style 4 Way Receptacle Connector Kit Includes Receptacle Wedge Lock 5 Male Pins 35 2626 DTM Style 4 Way Connector Kit Includes Plug Receptable 2 Wedge Locks 5 Female Pins 5 Male Pins 30 3606 AEMnet CAN bus Extension Cable 2 ft 30 3607 AEMnet CAN bus Extension Cable 5 ft 30 3608 AEMnet CAN bus Extension Cable 10 ft 35 3440 F AEMnet Female Termination...

Page 49: ...r Stainless Sensor Kit Stainless Steel Sensor Body Analog 100 000 30 2130 75 75 PSIa or 5 Bar Stainless Sensor Kit Stainless Steel Sensor Body Analog 100 000 30 2130 100 100 PSIg Stainless Sensor Kit Stainless Steel Sensor Body Analog 100 000 30 2130 150 150 PSIg Stainless Sensor Kit Stainless Steel Sensor Body Analog 100 000 30 2130 500 500 PSIg Stainless Sensor Kit Stainless Steel Sensor Body An...

Page 50: ...00 10 Hz CAN Transmit Rate Unit 2 Voltage Resistance 50 5 Hz Analog Inputs 9 12 Range 0 65535 Ohm Resolution 1 12 bit Ohm Pull up 5V 2 200 Ohm CAN Transmit Rate Unit 1 10 Hz CAN Transmit Rate Unit 2 5 Hz Fuel Level Input Range 0 255 Ohm Resolution 1 12 bit Ohm Pull up 5 VDC CAN Transmit Rate Unit 1 50 Hz CAN Transmit Rate Unit 2 25 Hz VR Inputs 1 2 Range 0 15000 Hz Resolution 1 Hz CAN Transmit Rat...

Page 51: ...51 CAN Transmit Rate Unit 1 50 Hz CAN Transmit Rate Unit 2 25 Hz ...

Page 52: ...0 Ohms of resistance Generally this means a 120 Ohm resistor connected in parallel to AEMnet AEMnet or CANH CANL at both physical ends of the bus run Select termination via jumper position as suitable for your network bit rate Selectable via Jumper kb sec format Selectable via Jumper bit ID terminating resistor Selectable via Jumper endianness big Motorola DLC 8 Unit 1 0x500 11 0x0000B000 29 at 10...

Page 53: ...z 5 6 FuelLevel 8 bit unsigned 1 Ohm bit 0 0 to 255 Hz 7 Battery Voltage 8 bit unsigned 0 1 V bit 0 0 to 25 5 V Unit 1 0x505 11 0x0000B005 29 at 50Hz Unit 2 0x605 11 0x0000C005 29 at 25hz Byte Label Data Type Scaling Offset Range 0 Digital1Frequency 16 bit unsigned 1 Hz bit 0 0 to 65535 Hz 1 2 Digital2Frequency 16 bit unsigned 1 Hz bit 0 0 to 65535 Hz 3 6 Digital1DutyCycle 8 bit unsigned 1 bit 0 0...

Page 54: ...arty devices Note The only AEMnet devices that are compatible with the CAN Sensor Module are the CD series dash displays and AEM AQ 1 Data Logger Features Eight 8 K Type Cold Junction Compensated Thermocouple Inputs AEMnet CAN Output Thermocouple and Cold Junction Temperatures 200 to 1372 degC 328 to 2501 degF 0 15 Max Thermocouple Full Scale Error 0 1 degC Resolution Open Circuit Fault Detection ...

Page 55: ... so will result in inaccurate readings Connect K Type sensors to each of the numbered 1 8 yellow miniature thermocouple receptacles on the Module The receptacles are polarized positive and negative Reversing this connection will result in inaccurate readings Route wiring away from sources of noise such as alternators ignition components or other high power frequency wiring Shielded wire is suggest...

Page 56: ...ecessary CAN CFG The default position of 500 kb s 29 bit ID is correct for AEMnet Please refer to the manufacturer s documentation if you are using any third party devices UNIT ID The default position is correct if there is only a single AEM K Type CAN Module installed on your network If you are using two Modules the first unit must be set to UNIT 1 and the second to UNIT 2 No Jumper 1 2 2 3 Descr...

Page 57: ...F AEMnet Female Termination Plug 35 3440 M AEMnet Male Termination Plug 35 2624 DTM Style 4 Way Plug Connector Kit Includes Plug Plug Wedge Lock 5 Female Pins 35 2625 DTM Style 4 Way Receptacle Connector Kit Includes Receptacle Receptacle Wedge Lock 5 Male Pins 35 2626 DTM Style 4 Way Connector Kit Includes Plug Receptacle Plug Wedge Lock Receptacle Wedge Lock 5 Female Pins 5 Male Pins Specificati...

Page 58: ...58 ID Type User Configurable 11 29 bits Termination None Ohm DLC 8 Bytes ...

Page 59: ...nics com for more information and downloads For support contact AEM Technical Support at 1 800 423 0046 or gentech aemelectronics com AEMnet CAN Bus Output WHITE WIRE AEMnet CANH GREEN WIRE AEMnet CANL CAN DBC definition files are available at www aemelectronics com Bus Termination All AEMnet CAN networks must be terminated to have an equivalent of approximately 60 Ohms of resistance Generally thi...

Page 60: ...a n a 4 n a n a n a n a n a 5 n a n a n a n a n a 6 n a n a n a n a n a 7 n a n a n a n a n a AEMNet Hub Introduction The AEMNet CAN Hub is used to conveniently connect multiple AEMNet devices Features Integrated 4 way Deutsch DTM housings Compact size Rugged potted assembly 4 40 mounting hardware included Kit Contents 1x AEMNet Hub Module 2 x Flat Head Screw 4 40 x 7 8 2 x Flat Washer 4 40 x 0 37...

Page 61: ...h the hub power and ground is only necessary on one port The hub will distribute power to all other ports The hub has a max current capacity of 3 amps Do not distribute UEGO sensor heater power through this hub The AEM CAN Hub can be used with Non AEMnet CAN Bus devices as long as all devices are compatible communicating at the same Bus Speed ...

Page 62: ...tion The module may be mounted within the vehicle using hook and loop fastener not included or bolted 4 screws included to a suitable structure The module is weather resistant IP67 and may be mounted in the engine compartment ...

Page 63: ...nsor Module No resistor 30 2224 CAN EGT No resistor 30 2212 22ch CAN Sensor Module Jumper selectable 30 560X 30 570X CAN Dash Software selectable enabled by default 30 710X Infinity Hardware enabled by default on CAN A AEMNet 30 2500 AQ1 Included non configurable The following Deutsch DTM 4 pin termination plugs are available PN Description 35 3440 F AEMNet Termination Plug Female 35 3440 M AEMNet...

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Page 68: ...itting those channels to the dash To configure your dash for OBDII data display the dash must first scan your vehicle s OBDII port to identify all ECUs and available PIDs PID stands for Parameter ID These are codes used to request specific data from a vehicle To begin the scan process Launch AEM Dash Design and go to Tools Scan Vehicle OBDII The OBDII Scan Wizard will launch to guide you through t...

Page 69: ... the dash is powered up and connect the USB cable between the dash and your PC and not plugged into the car yet Connect the OBDII connector to your vehicle s OBDII port then unplug the USB cable to begin the scan ...

Page 70: ...e the message Reconnect USB cable to complete process will be displayed on the dash The following window will be displayed in the Dash Design software At this point in the process you have the option to press the right button on the dash to scroll through a live display of available PID data ...

Page 71: ...the setup file as there may have been changes applied during the scan process You must upload your setup before proceeding by selecting File Upload to Display You can also use the hotkey combination Ctrl U If the setup file is not loaded into dash after completing OBDII Scan Wizard there can be errors or missing data ...

Page 72: ...ases the system will append a suffix E2 for ECU2 and so on but can be ignored as they are non standard PIDs and may perform differently from expected These outputs are now available for use as inputs to gauges for display on your dash To see a complete list of PIDs obtained from your vehicle click on the CAN Receive tab and choose to show Port 2 Port 2 is the default for OBDII messages ...

Page 73: ...lly but no data will be displayed on the dash To apply this setting complete the OBDII Scan Wizard normally following all screen prompts At the end of the process go to Setup Display and select the CAN Receive tab Select the Broadcast radio button as shown in the screen shot above Save the setup file and finally upload it to your dash Note Any PID not logged or displayed on the setup will not be u...

Page 74: ...e setup are to be saved Select Yes to save the changes No to abandon the changes or Cancel to return to editing the current setup Creating a New Display Setup To create a new display setup Select File New Select Setup Display CAN Receive Default Display Setups AEM supplied setup files will be located in the Documents AEM DashDesign Setups folder You can copy entire pages from another file First ma...

Page 75: ...75 Select the screen you want to import by clicking on the screen name and Clicking OK Basic Editing of Default Setups To view screens for editing go to Display Screen X ...

Page 76: ...76 The Layout Locked feature displayed at the bottom right of the screen prevents unwanted moving of screen items ...

Page 77: ...g it on prevents you from accidentally moving a gauge or deleting one inadvertently When the layout is locked the editing icon menu is hidden Double clicking on the Engine Speed text label in the example above will display the available editing menu The dialog allows editing of all unlocked characteristics if Layout Locked is turned on Locked characteristics are typically related to size and posit...

Page 78: ...appear indicating the setup is being sent On the AEM Dash the upload progress will be shown as a percentage This progress percentage IS NOT shown in the AEM DashDesign interface Once the setup has been received the flash will be erased the AEM Dash will show Erasing flash This process will take a few seconds Once the flash has been erased it will be programmed the AEM Dash will show the progress o...

Page 79: ...access If file security is a concern it s advised to not enable Allow Downloading in order to limit access to ones files To allow a file to be downloaded from a CD dash first enable Allow Download go File Allow Download and then upload the layout to the dash Now this file maybe downloaded by anyone with PC access to the dash If file security is a concern it s suggested to not enable Allow Download...

Page 80: ...ations are scalars functions and alarms Gauges are objects that are placed on a screen page There are two types of gauge static and variable Static gauges do not change their appearance on the screen and include gauges such as text labels or graphics Variable gauges change their appearance to reflect data obtained from an output Examples of variable gauges are bar graphs tachos and numerical text ...

Page 81: ...AEM DashDesign includes a CAN dbc import feature A dbc file is a standardized format for defining a set of CAN messages Click on the CAN Receive tab in the Setup Editor Click on the Import DBC button to load or append a new dbc file ...

Page 82: ...82 Available dbc files will be located in the Documents AEM DashDesign DBC folder Selecting a file will open the import dialog The levels can be expanded by clicking on the plus symbol ...

Page 83: ...onfigured to start logging immediately on power up Log Start This is inserted when the log start condition is met after power up Overrun The display has been unable to write the log data to the memory in the time available Either reduce the number of logged channels or reduce the complexity of the display screen Log start stop conditions The logging can be started or stopped dependent on channel c...

Page 84: ... log memory remaining Log memory full The logging memory is full and logging has stopped Log initialising The logger is currently processing the setup LOG SETUP ERROR There is a problem with the logger setup LOG OVERRUN The logger has been unable to write the log data to the memory Either reduce the number of logged channels or reduce the complexity of the display screen Log memory worn There are ...

Page 85: ...rom the dash or not The chronologically oldest log file will indicate Looped if loop logging was enabled and the file has been clipped It will only contain data that hasn t yet been overwritten Setting the Internal Clock Connect the color display to your PC using the USB link Select Tools Set Time and Date in Display The system will synchronize the time and date to match the PC ...

Page 86: ...me outputs use more than one input depending on the operation used The setup editor is accessed by selecting Setup Display Each page of the editor has Insert and Delete buttons which are used to insert or delete an item in that tab The following sections describe the various operation types available and how they are used to make an output Outputs Outputs are values texts or graphics that are used...

Page 87: ... is a simple unit conversion for converting degrees C to degrees F The next example uses EngineProtectionState_raw as the Primary Input This input has two possible values with are 0 or 1 A Bit text operation is used to convert these values into text texts that can be displayed on the dash Shown above the Bit text operation performs the following transformation If EngineProtectionState_raw 1 Engine...

Page 88: ...volved in defining a CAN message structure from scratch is outside the scope of this manual However the system includes a robust CAN dbc import feature that greatly simplifies the process The Start Bit refers to the location of the LSB The message contents and the byte bit numbering can be viewed by clicking on the button for each message ...

Page 89: ...calar sensor is used for linear signals Functions Operation The function table sensor is used when a non linear signal needs to be processed The function table sensor applies a gain if specified to the input and looks up the input in the function table to produce the appropriate output If the input falls between two values linear interpolation is used to derive the output value unless the Interpol...

Page 90: ...w This can be used to prevent invalid data from reaching other outputs or gauges If data is received that exceeds either of the high or low values if specified the data is discarded Time Filters Operation Normally outputs send data to gauges as fast as possible However by creating an output using a time filter operation it is possible to specify the update rate of the output which is useful for ma...

Page 91: ...lue This effectively disables the rolling period function ECU Text Operation An output using an ECU Text operation is used to obtain text such as a calibration name from the connected ECU The length of the text to obtain is specified in the length column Bitmasks Operation The bitmask operation is used to mask off bits from a raw 32 bit input This is useful when data is received from the ECU that ...

Page 92: ... numbers being a higher priority This ensures that if two bitmasks match only the highest priority output text is returned from the sensor Graphic Selector Operation The graphic selector operation is used to show different graphics depending on the value of an input To create a graphic selector operation add a name for the sensor in the graphic Sel tab and click on the button to show the graphic s...

Page 93: ... shown instead of the default graphic Enable Blink If checked this graphic will blink according to the On Time and Off Time in seconds The graphic swaps between the indexed graphic and the default graphic Enable Max Duration If checked the graphic is only be shown for the specified duration no matter how long the input is equal to the value Alarm Operation To create a new Alarm output push the Ins...

Page 94: ...Input AFR1_Gas is checked against a maximum condition of 15 1 AFR Click the Add button to add additional criteria Above the input EngineSpeed is added as an AND condition with a limit of 0 RPM With this logic IF AFR1_Gas is greater than 15 AND EngineSpeed is greater than 0 engine running the alarm will trigger ...

Page 95: ...e The warning input typically uses an output defined with an alarm operation If the value of the output is non zero the associated warning message will be displayed The label input is optional and is used to provide a value to be shown in the warning message The example above shows two existing Warning Inputs These were both previously defined as Alarm outputs before setting up this window The War...

Page 96: ... is displayed for 2 seconds and so is more likely to be seen Odometer and Turn Blinkers AEM Dash has a built in odometer function This is an internal counter backed up to non volatile memory that cannot be reset it is set to zero when the unit is built To set up the odometer choose Setup Odometer Select an output that is road speed km per second AEM DashDesign will automatically create an output c...

Page 97: ... setups include a lap timing screen The VDM for GPS speed and lap timing section describes the basic setup and configuration of a GPS input for speed and position Once configured the screen will update with current data as the laps progress Lap Timing channels available include Fastest lap number Fastest lap time ...

Page 98: ... approximate width of the track surface plus some extra The dash creates a start finish line the width of the Track Width m setting perpendicular to the heading when the start finish is set It then checks whether the previous two points cross this line the only caveat being that the heading is 90 degrees of the original heading The GPS start finish reference and fastest lap data is saved to non vo...

Page 99: ...tings The Settings dialog will be populated correctly with all AEM supplied setup files The options can be changed for custom setups Night mode dialog box should be empty unless you want to control the mode via CAN Default is empty and controlled by the flying lead harness input ...

Page 100: ...gured with AEM supplied setup files The Alarm outputs used to trigger the LEDs can be adjusted in the Setup Editor as shown in the example below Alternately the Auto Create Outputs feature can be used Click this button and acknowledge the message shown below to continue ...

Page 101: ... warning lights In the example below we use Engine_Speed Select your start RPM and you can use the following calculation to set your offset Offset End RPM Start RPM 7 For example if you want to start at 5000 RPM and end at 7000 RPM Offset 7000 5000 7 285 ...

Page 102: ...ed when any changes are detected on selected channels The list of available channels will be displayed at the left Double click or press the space bar to move them to the right Selected Channels list The example below shows one version of an AEM supplied On Change Page Different operating modes and or multi map selections can be displayed using this page Other useful items are boost target and tra...

Page 103: ... Timer and Count Down Timer are configured in the Setup Editor In the outputs tab check Show Predefined Outputs to display these channels for editing along with all other existing predefined channels The output channel Count Up Timer can be added to a layout and set in msf format minutes seconds hundredths The Count Up Timer will increment continuously unless reset by pressing the right dash butto...

Page 104: ...the Display Display Scale menu Supported scales are 75 100 default 125 150 175 and 200 The Monitor Screen Normally a given output is only monitored if used by a gauge on the currently displayed screen In certain circumstances however it is necessary to monitor some outputs irrespective of whether or not they are used by the currently displayed screen page For example if the maximum coolant tempera...

Page 105: ...he color menu allows the default colors to be specified These are used whenever a new gauge is added to a screen The default colors can be overridden in the individual gauge properties Screen Sets the background color of the current screen Warning Default color of a warning bar when it is triggered Gauge Background Default background color of a gauge Gauge Line Default line color of a gauge used i...

Page 106: ... the Gauge Property window by right clicking on the selected gauge or by selecting it from the Edit menu Change the values of the x position and y position properties to appropriate values This is particularly useful in aligning different gauges Resizing a Gauge A gauge can be resized using either the mouse or the edit window To resize a gauge using the mouse Select the gauge with the mouse Move t...

Page 107: ...tup files Edit Copy Gauge copies the currently selected gauge into the paste buffer Edit Copy Screen copies the current screen into the paste buffer Edit Paste Gauge pastes the last gauge copied into the paste buffer into the current screen Edit Paste Screen pastes the last screen copied into the paste buffer into the current screen Any gauges already present on the current screen will be removed ...

Page 108: ...uency Labels are drawn according to the resolution Label Font The font used by the gauge Label Font Size The font size used by the gauge Label Format Determines how numbers are formatted in the gauge See the Value Formatting section for more information X Position The left most position of the gauge Y Position The top most position of the gauge X Size The width of the gauge Y Size The height of th...

Page 109: ... 09 System information can be shown by adding a value gauge to the screen and setting the Label Format property as follows vV Shows the version of the color display firmware vs Shows the serial number of the display vu Shows the usage on time of the display in hours vr Shows the reset counter the number of power on events since the last setup upload vc Shows the filename of the setup file used to ...

Page 110: ...f the tacho up to Limit End is drawn in Limit color as it is filled If Enable Flash Below Limit is checked the lower part of the tacho will flash if the input value is below Limit End Enable Tacho Limit Turns on the upper tacho limit When enabled the last part of the tacho after to Limit Start is drawn in Limit color as it is filled If Enable Flash Above Limit is checked the upper part of the tach...

Page 111: ... in Right specifies left to right Down specifies top to bottom Variable String Gauge The variable text gauge is used to display text from a text output such as a bit text output The Justification property specifies whether the text is aligned to the left right or centre of the bounding rectangle Note It is important to select the background color of the value gauge to be the same as the color of t...

Page 112: ...ded To activate warning mode check the Warning Mode Active box and specify the Warning color To have the warning activated when the value of the input goes above a certain value click the Input Limit Exceed button and enter a value for the Warning Limit The displayed data will changed from the Text color to the Warning color when the input value is greater than or equal to the Warning Limit To hav...

Page 113: ...ected At the bottom of the list is the option Add New graphic which is used to add a new graphic from a file to the list graphics must conform to the Microsoft Windows graphic standard and should be no bigger than 800x480 pixels The graphic can be true color 32 bit though lower definition graphics may be preferable to reduce the size of the setup Alarm Bar Gauge The Alarm Bar gauge is a block that...

Page 114: ...ration and then click on the ellipses In the Color Map window select the channel to reference in this case ThrottlePos and set the Start and End Value to scale the color mapping to and then select the desired Color Map To add this element to a layout unlock the layout and click on the Alarm Bar button alarm clock icon Place the Alarm Bar in your desired location note that Alarm Bars can be clicked...

Page 115: ...l 8080 32896 Lime 00FF00 65280 Cyan 00FFFF 65535 Maroon 800000 8388608 Purple 800080 8388736 Olive 808000 8421376 Grey 808080 8421504 Silver C0C0C0 12632256 Red FF0000 16711680 Magenta FF00FF 16711935 Yellow FFFF00 16776960 White FFFFFF 16777215 Typically a function table will be used to map a given value to a specific color To avoid interpolation between the color values the function table should...

Page 116: ...nd makes sizing the alarm bar correctly easier If you have trouble selecting an item to edit you can adjust it s Z Order to push it behind other objects Shape Gauges Shape gauges are static gauges i e have no input that are used to draw shapes on the screen They have two special properties Shape specifies the basic shape as either a Rectangle or an Ellipse Thickness specifies the thickness of the ...

Page 117: ...left hand side of the graph t 0 As the time progresses the lines progress towards the right hand side of the graph Once t time base the graph scrolls to the left to make more space available for drawing the lines Input Count The number of lines outputs drawn in this graph The Inputs box allows the details of each line to be specified Input Index Selects which line the following settings apply to I...

Page 118: ...r shall AEM be responsible for special incidental or consequential damages or cost incurred due to the failure of this product Warranty claims to AEM must be transportation prepaid and accompanied w ith dated proof of purchase This w arranty applies only to the original purchaser of product and is non transferable All implied w arranties shall be limited in duration to the said 12 month w arranty ...

Page 119: ...operties 107 F Features 10 Firmware updating 86 Format 108 Function table 89 G Gauge 108 110 adding 105 alarm bar 113 bar 109 bar tacho 110 bitmap 113 copy and paste 107 cross hair 116 deleting 107 editing properties 107 historical graph 117 moving 106 progressive limit 113 resizing 106 round tacho 110 round tacho bitmap 118 selecting 106 shape 116 standard properties 108 text label 111 value 112 ...

Page 120: ...ng gauges 107 editing gauge properties 107 monitor 104 moving gauges 106 resizing gauges 106 selecting gauges 106 Selecting gauges 106 Sensor scalar 89 Settings 99 Setup editor 86 Setup editor 86 Setups 73 creating 74 opening 73 saving 73 uploading 78 Shape gauge 116 Shift lights 100 Spash screen 105 Standard gauge properties 108 T Tacho gauges 110 Text label gauge 111 time filter 90 Track mapping...

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