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UPDATING THE HDGT

9.  Once the update is complete, a pop-up will appear with 

instructions to finish the update

 (steps 7-13 in this manual)

.

•  Click OK.

10.  The dialogue box will disappear and the HDGT will display the 

following message:

•  Disconnect the card reader from your computer.
•  Take the microSD memory card out of the card reader and install 

it in the HDGT.

Summary of Contents for BIG RIG HEAVY DUTY GT

Page 1: ...1 SECTION HEADER HERE CATERPILLAR CUMMINS DETROIT MERCEDES PACCAR HEAVY DUTY GT INSTALLATION MANUAL...

Page 2: ...Connecting the Data Plug 26 Final Location of the HDGT 27 30 Running the HDMI Cable 31 37 Mounting the HDGT 2 48 TUNING THE VEHCILE 49 51 OPERATING THE HDGT 52 86 Navigating and Using Buttons 52 Main...

Page 3: ...h the Clean Air Act Users who alter Derive s products in any way are required to make their own individual determination that the altered products do not violate the Clean Air Act This device is not l...

Page 4: ...4 PARTS LIST HEAD UNIT HEAD UNIT 9 PIN DATA PLUG HDMI CABLE 6 PIN DATA PLUG RIGHT ANGLE HDMI ADAPTER MINI USB CABLE RAM MOUNTING SYSTEM SD CARD READER 9pin...

Page 5: ...need to be pushed in to activate them they need only to be touched lightly BACK SIDE 1 T slot Mount Socket Allows the HDGT to be mounted on the RAM Mount adapter or another mounting solution 2 HDMI Po...

Page 6: ...ent use the 9 pin connection The diagram below shows the important parts of each Data Plug 1 9 Pin Data Plug Face 2 6 Pin Data Plug Face 3 Plug lock ring Each vehicle data port will have a lock ring r...

Page 7: ...connects the HDGT to the Data Plug HDMI RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTERS These adapters are included for your convenience and can be used to redirect the HDMI cable coming out of the Data Plug 90 HDMI Adapter 2 2...

Page 8: ...It can be used to connect the HDGT to a computer MicroSD MEMORY CARD The MicroSD memory card holds all of the electronic files for the HDGT the HDGT will not function if the card is not installed The...

Page 9: ...tem is the best suction cup mount on the market It is designed with amazing holding power and will mount the HDGT to multiple kinds of surface materials providing the adaptability needed to mount the...

Page 10: ...t the HDGT has been updated to the most recently released software version Updating is quite often an immediate fix for most problems 3 Bully Dog engineers are constantly working to expand the feature...

Page 11: ...m left button 4 The software version is listed in the middle of the first screen It s labeled as SWa and SWb version How can I check for updates Once you have updated the HDGT with the Heavy Duty Upda...

Page 12: ...Explorer 3 Go to https bigrig bullydog com support 4 Select HDGT select Downloads select download now for the update agent 5 Let the file finish downloading 6 Find the HDAgent exe file and double clic...

Page 13: ...orner of your screen If the Heavy Duty Update Agent is already installed you will find it in the following folder on your Windows Start Menu All Programs Bully Dog Technologies Heavy Duty Update Agent...

Page 14: ...ou receive an Autoplay pop up with options like Open folder to view files Likewise you should close or ignore any other pop up messages about the newly detected device that might be generated by your...

Page 15: ...t will display the status of the software version on the memory card 7 If an update is needed click on the Update button and proceed to the next step 8 If no update is needed you are ready to install...

Page 16: ...instructions to finish the update steps 7 13 in this manual Click OK 10 The dialogue box will disappear and the HDGT will display the following message Disconnect the card reader from your computer Ta...

Page 17: ...the HDGT to your vehicle and turn the key to the RUN or ON position 12 Go to the Main Menu top left button 13 Use the buttons on the right side of the HDGT to scroll down and highlight one of the foll...

Page 18: ...e correct vehicle engine or engine vehicle application on the list Press the bottom left button to Select the highlighted vehicle engine application Confirm that the correct vehicle engine application...

Page 19: ...engine application the HDGT will load the new files and restart Once the HDGT has restarted the update process is complete LOADING IMAGE 58 Selected XXXXXXXXXXXXXX Loading file from SD card BOOTING I...

Page 20: ...eat Under the driver s seat Once the vehicle data port has been located follow the steps below 1 Line up the pin pattern on the face of the data plug to the hole pattern on the data port 2 Press the p...

Page 21: ...IV require a direct connection to the engine computer Bully Dog has created wiring harnesses to address this need 90 HDMI Adapter 2 270 HDMI Adapter 1 90 HDMI Adapter 2 270 HDMI Adapter 1 These adapt...

Page 22: ...you have chosen a location which Will not obstruct the driver s line of vision Will not distract the driver Provides easy access to the HDGT Will connect to the provided ten foot HDMI cable If a desi...

Page 23: ...the dash near the vehicle A pillar Use the zip ties included with the HDGT to secure any loose wiring Bully Dog recommends temporarily removing the vehicle weather stripping and or dash panel to hide...

Page 24: ...g it into place Loosen the screw on the RAM arm Connect the RAM arm to the adapter and the suction cup Leave the screw on the RAM arm loose for the next few steps Open the suction cup by twisting the...

Page 25: ...25 YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE PHYSICAL INSTALLATION OF THE HDGT PHYSICAL INSTALLATION...

Page 26: ...feature The process is basically the same when you are installing the tune changing certain settings or uninstalling CAUTION This option actively reprograms the engine computer if the process is inte...

Page 27: ...ounter problems during the install you may need to use a computer with Internet access to get special files from technical support Technical support is open Monday Friday 8 a m 5 p m MST If you decide...

Page 28: ...ical outlets 5 Disconnect any other aftermarket electronic device including Trailer brakes stereo alarm CB remote start DPF delete Sirius XM satellite radio as well as QualComm Vehicle Data Devices 6...

Page 29: ...Do install the microSD memory card into the HDGT MAKE SURE THAT THE TUNE HAS NOT ALREADY BEEN INSTALLED 1 Go to the Main Menu on the HDGT From the Main Gauge screen press the top left button 2 Choose...

Page 30: ...riginal vehicle and uninstall the tune If this cannot be done contact technical support a fee may be required to reset the device Recovery contact technical support for further assistance Go Back GT S...

Page 31: ...ion 4 Do NOT start the engine 5 Read the disclaimer on the welcome screen If you have already updated press Continue top right button If not disconnect and update Continue Insert the included SD card...

Page 32: ...s YES to continue 8 The HDGT will load and boot the image the vehicle files This process is fast it should not take longer than three minutes The HDGT will show a percentage counter while it is loadin...

Page 33: ...t button to proceed with the tuning and be sure to register later UPDATING FILES 47 Loading graphics file from SD card NOTE At this point in the install process you can complete an optional backup of...

Page 34: ...not restart and select the correct vehicle 16 Read the disclaimer and press the top right button to Agree If you Disagree press the top left button this will end the tune installation This is the las...

Page 35: ...ounter to track its progress Do NOT interrupt the HDGT Preparing Device 6 Please wait Do Not Unplug 19 The HDGT will read the file This means that the HDGT is reading the stock file from your engine c...

Page 36: ...r to track its progress Do NOT interrupt the HDGT 23 The HDGT will configure the vehicle This process is fast it should take a minute or less Do NOT interrupt the HDGT 24 The HDGT will write the calib...

Page 37: ...UN position Do NOT start the engine Press Continue top right button 28 The HDGT will complete the installation Press Continue bottom left button 29 The HDGT will reboot and show the Main Gauge screen...

Page 38: ...right to highlight the correct vehicle type Press the bottom left button to SELECT the highlighted vehicle type NOTE In order to provide a basic understanding of the install process this simplified p...

Page 39: ...e HDGT will show a percentage counter while it is loading then the screen will darken and the device will chirp for approximately five seconds while it reboots 7 The HDGT will update files load the gr...

Page 40: ...t correct restart and select the correct vehicle by cycling the key position and choosing Change Vehicle Engine from the Main Menu Go Back MAIN MENU UP DOWN SELECT Sleep Mode Install Tuning Special Fe...

Page 41: ...u the owner of this vehicle have you read the disclaimer and do you agree to all of its terms and conditions This is the final opportunity to exit the download proceidure by pressing disagree Continue...

Page 42: ...the card reader with the microSD card into a computer USB port Close the Autoplay window if it opens Close the window or click Continue without scanning if a dialog box pops up with an option to scan...

Page 43: ...date Agent may prompt you to complete registration this is required to continue with Phase 2 of the tune installation If the HDGT is already registered no registration prompt should appear 6 Click Pha...

Page 44: ...es The Update Agent will retrieve the correct tuning files from the Bully Dog website Files correct Uploading to Device The Update Agent is transferring the tuning files to the memory card 9 Click OK...

Page 45: ...he tune installation This is the last point at which you can safely exit Phase 3 of the tune installation Go Back MAIN MENU UP DOWN SELECT Sleep Mode Install Tuning Special Features DISCLAIMER Go Back...

Page 46: ...iginal factory power levels Economy 6 10 improved fuel mileage with good driving habits Power Economy 10 12 improvements in fuel mileage with good driving habits plus approximately 10 gain in engine p...

Page 47: ...button 13 The HDGT will finish the download Leave the key in the OFF position Do NOT interrupt the HDGT 14 Turn the key to the RUN or ON position Do NOT start the engine Press Continue top right butto...

Page 48: ...r and insert any fuses that were removed 16 Reconnect the trailer wire and replace the ABS brake fuse s Press Continue when you are ready to proceed 17 The HDGT will reboot to the Main Gauge screen Te...

Page 49: ...ation This is the last point at which you can safely exit the uninstall process The process of uninstalling the tune or returning to stock is very similar to the original process of installing the tun...

Page 50: ...it will take about hour on most vehicles Do NOT interrupt the HDGT 10 When the HDGT has finished uninstalling the tune from the engine computer it will prompt you to turn the key to the OFF position...

Page 51: ...on 13 The HDGT will complete the uninstall download 14 Press Continue 15 The HDGT will reboot and show the Main Gauge screen Test to make sure that your vehicle runs correctly If you vehicle does not...

Page 52: ...tons on the HDGT are Capacitive Touch This means that a light touch is all that is needed to choose different options The buttons are also dynamic and will have different functions on each screen Pay...

Page 53: ...Pyro 1 exhaust gas temp in F or C Pyro 2 exhaust gas temp in F or C Speed MPH or KPH Boost PSI or KPA RPM Coolant temp in F or C Throttle Position 0 to 100 Intake temp in F or C Oil Temp temp in F or...

Page 54: ...shows the Driving Coach Interface that is shown on the Main Gauge screen All of the parameters displayed on the driving coach are derived from the vehicle sensors and driver behavior Many of the param...

Page 55: ...in which they are displayed on HDGT Main Menu NOTE When you are in the Main Menu use the right buttons to scroll up and down the list Use the bottom left button to SELECT the highlighted option Use t...

Page 56: ...e RUN position Touch any button If the engine is off Turn the engine on the HDGT will automatically wake up when it receives an RPM reading MAIN MENU INSTALL TUNING Install the HDGT tune to your vehic...

Page 57: ...le for your vehicle It will look similar to the illustration below The special features described in this section are not available for every vehicle If a feature is available for a vehicle then it wi...

Page 58: ...at idle before the engine is automatically shut off How to Adjust Special Features 1 Access the Special Features as described on page 57 2 Highlight the feature that you want to change right buttons...

Page 59: ...tify the driver through the Efficiency Bar on the Driving Coach interface and the information will be recorded in the driver statistics The tracking weight uses a 0 10 weight scale and affects the imp...

Page 60: ...G and the instant fuel economy falls below 5 7 for more than a moment then the Driving Coach will record the amount of time and deduct accordingly from the driver s grade The further below the goal th...

Page 61: ...Change the setting bottom left button 9 Go Back to the Coach Levels screen top left button Go Back MAIN MENU UP DOWN SELECT Special Features Driving Coach Options User Options Go Back UP SELECT COACH...

Page 62: ...elete the statistics by pressing YES top right button If you do not want to erase the statistics press Go Back top left button COACH STATS Go Back RESET STATS ECON COPY TO SD Parameter Stat OverThrott...

Page 63: ...reset the saved driving statistics to zero and return automatically to the Driving Stats screen Go Back UP DOWN COACH SETUP SELECT Driving Stats Clear Reset Driving Stats Calibrate MPGs Go Back YES RE...

Page 64: ...n bottom left button 5 Press COPY TO SD bottom right button The HDGT will write the information to the microSD card When the copy is complete Go Back top left button 6 The HDGT will prompt you to rese...

Page 65: ...65 OPERATING THE HDGT MAIN MENU SPECIAL FEATURES DRIVING COACH OPTIONS Driving Coach Stats Report Card The screen shot below is an example of the CSV driving statistics report exported by the HDGT...

Page 66: ...1 Select RESET STATS ECON bottom left button 2 Confirm that you want to delete the statistics by pressing YES top right button If you do not want to erase the statistics press Go Back top left button...

Page 67: ...o the tank but it is 1 3 less effective on average There are many similar factors that affect fuel efficiency that cannot be controlled since it is not possible for the HDGT to sense or adjust for all...

Page 68: ...culated in the previous section For example If you calculated a Percent Difference of 14 then you should select 114 If you calculated a Percent Difference of 10 then you should select 90 7 SELECT the...

Page 69: ...uttons 2 SELECT the highlighted option bottom left button and then Highlight Assign Truck Number right buttons 3 SELECT the highlighted option bottom left button and enter the truck number Use the but...

Page 70: ...for the highlighted mode will be displayed at the top of the screen 7 SELECT the highlighted mode bottom left button 8 Choose the desired backlight percentage right buttons The screen brightness will...

Page 71: ...he highlighted option bottom left button 6 Highlight the mode you wish to adjust right buttons The screen will display highlighted mode The current color theme for the highlighted mode will be display...

Page 72: ...t up DOWN Redlight Bluelight THEME Go Back Select up DOWN Redlight Bluelight Greenlight THEME Go Back Select up DOWN Bluelight Greenlight Hyperblue THEME Go Back Select up DOWN Greenlight Hyperblue Gr...

Page 73: ...top left button 4 Change the foreground color right buttons The screen will display a preview of each color option The foreground color affects the text and directional arrows on the screen 5 To set t...

Page 74: ...continue until you exit the menu 8 To exit press Go Back top left button CUSTOM THEME Go Back SELECT BORDER COLOR UP DOWN Use arrows to change border color DARK GRAY If a color has been selected for...

Page 75: ...T the highlighted option bottom left button 6 Highlight the desired unit system right buttons The current setting will be displayed at the top of the screen It is possible to exit without changing the...

Page 76: ...to confirm that you want to set a password bottom left button It is possible to exit without setting a password To exit press Go Back Password protect the following HDGT functions Reset to System Def...

Page 77: ...e cursor press the button repeatedly until it cycles back to correct digit 8 Press ENTER top left button 9 Confirm the password by entering it into the HDGT a second time 10 Press ENTER top left butto...

Page 78: ...se the buttons on the right To move the cursor to the right press MOVE CURSOR bottom left button If you need to correct a digit to the left of the cursor press the button repeatedly until it cycles ba...

Page 79: ...ottom right button or Go Back left button The HDGT will reset and reboot IMPORTANT NOTE The HDGT will remain locked to a vehicle if the Install Tuning or Special Features options have been used even i...

Page 80: ...ing low boost levels will allow for maximum efficiency and reduce engine stress A boost warning will remind you to maintain low boost pressure Transmission Temp Level The default setting for this opti...

Page 81: ...SELECT the highlighted value 10 The current setting will be displayed on the left side of the screen 11 It is possible to exit without changing the setting To exit press Go Back Go Back UP DOWN SELECT...

Page 82: ...esults Make sure to completely uninstall the tune 2 Put the engine under a 100 work load You want to generate the maximum exhaust gas temperature EGT possible under stock engine conditions A good way...

Page 83: ...col to use J1587 An older style protocol J1939 Current protocol 1 250k used for 9 pin trucks that DO NOT have a green port 2 500k Newer trucks that DO have a green port Check ECM Status Designed speci...

Page 84: ...that no codes are present will be displayed If you get Error reading codes contact technical support To exit press Go Back top left button What to do if DTCs are detected 1 Write down the code number...

Page 85: ...o the HDGT IMPORTANT NOTE This step reprograms the engine computer ECM ECU therefore it is very important to be fully informed and prepared before beginning the process IMPORTANT NOTE Most DTCs indica...

Page 86: ...e file continue To exit without changing the vehicle type press NO bottom right button or Go Back top left button 9 The HDGT will load the files and reboot Do NOT interrupt this process IMPORTANT NOTE...

Page 87: ...e illustration below Checking HDGT Status There are two different aspects of the HDGT that can affect whether or not it can be installed on a vehicle 1 If the tune has been installed on a vehicle it i...

Page 88: ...art 1 Uninstall the tune 2 Try to start the vehicle 3 If the vehicle still does not start contact technical support NOTE The Show Settings screens will also indicate if the HDGT is locked because the...

Page 89: ...hted option bottom left button 5 Highlight Auto Detect right buttons If the HDGT monitoring gauges still do not show vehicle information alternately select J1939 250K for vehicles with the black adapt...

Page 90: ...90 SECTION HEADER HERE BIGRIG BULLYDOG COM 46500 99_V3 3...

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