ATI Technologies SmartTachSmartTach, User Manual

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CONTENTS
SmartTach Operating Manual Page v
Display Maximum/Minimum Attained Values ........................................................ 5-2
Pushbutton Switch Functions ................................................................................... 5-3
Measure Mode ...................................................................................................... 5-3
Using other Instruments with the Analog Output Signal ........................................... 5-4
Using Range Outputs ............................................................................................... 5-4
Range Output Example 1...................................................................................... 5-5
Range Output Example 2...................................................................................... 5-6
TROUBLESHOOTING
General Information.................................................................................................. 6-2
Common Problems................................................................................................... 6-2
Display does Not Light .......................................................................................... 6-2
Display is Always 0 or Erratic................................................................................ 6-4
Incorrect Value Displayed ..................................................................................... 6-4
Incorrect Analog Output Voltage........................................................................... 6-4
Erratic Analog Output Voltage .............................................................................. 6-5
Common Faults and Configuration Errors ................................................................ 6-6
Improper Setting of Input Conditioning Select (06) ............................................... 6-6
Improper Setting of Spark Input Threshold Level (10) .......................................... 6-6
Improper Input Polarity Setting (21) ...................................................................... 6-6
Incorrect Setting of Patterns/Pulses Per Cam Rev (02)........................................ 6-6
Cables Routed near Spark Plug Wires or Coils .................................................... 6-6
Bad Connections in Wiring Cables ....................................................................... 6-6
WARRANTY
Warranty................................................................................................................... 7-2
Limitation of Remedy................................................................................................ 7-2
Product Changes...................................................................................................... 7-2
APPENDICES
Parameter Groups and Default Values.....................................................................A-2
Connectors and Pin-Outs .........................................................................................A-4
Rear Panel ............................................................................................................A-4
Analog Output .......................................................................................................A-4
Pulse Input ............................................................................................................A-4
COM Port ..............................................................................................................A-4
TachSensor - I/O Connector .................................................................................A-5
Power Supply Input...............................................................................................A-5
SmartTach Accessories............................................................................................A-5
TS1 TachSensor...................................................................................................A-6
IP1 Inductive pickup..............................................................................................A-6
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