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MAN # 650810 

 
 

 

 

 

BIM-RGB 

Accent Lighting

 

 

 

Introduction 

 

This module can be used to drive 12-volt DC, current limited, common anode, RGB LED accent lighting. 

 

The module has four separate outputs.  

 

Each output has one fused power connection and three 

connections for the RGB LED’s. 

 

Each output power is fused at 1.85 amps with internal resettable fuses. 

 

We recommend using up to a 32-inch length of 12-volt RGB, 50/50, 60 LED/meter string lights. 

 

Different brands of LEDs may not exactly match colors between LEDs nor our HDX/RTX displays. 

The module can be connected to a Dakota Digital HDX or RTX gauge and set up to match the faceplate color of the 
gauge. This is the default mode for the module from the factory.  
If you do not have a gauge set or do not want to synchronize to the faceplate color the module can also be set up to run in 
standalone mode.  
Note: If the BIM-RGB is in the synchronize mode it will switch to standalone mode if it does not see any messages from a 
gauge within 10 seconds.  

The BIM-RGB also has a microphone-based music mode. In this mode the lights will flash with the beat of the music. 
Since this is a microphone-based circuit, it will pick up any sound that is loud enough to activate the microphone.  
Loud pipes, wind noise and road noise will cause the LEDs to flash as well.  
Typically, road noise would not be an issue when you have music playing as any road noise picked up gets lost in the 
LED’s flashing to the music.  

All of the control and setup of the module can be done using the Dakota Digital Accessories application on a smart phone 
or tablet. A separate switch panel can also be purchased to control the module. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for BIM-RGB

Page 1: ...ave a gauge set or do not want to synchronize to the faceplate color the module can also be set up to run in standalone mode Note If the BIM RGB is in the synchronize mode it will switch to standalone mode if it does not see any messages from a gauge within 10 seconds The BIM RGB also has a microphone based music mode In this mode the lights will flash with the beat of the music Since this is a mi...

Page 2: ...MAN 650810 Table of contents Installation Page 3 Music Mode Page 5 Phone Tablet App Page 5 Color Calibration Page 6 Optional Remote Switch Page 7 Troubleshooting Page 9 Tech Specs Page 10 Warranty Page 12 ...

Page 3: ...t be sure to use the appropriate gauge wire for your expected current draw The RGB LED s or LED strips to be driven will need their 12V connection connected to the output Then the individual Red Green Blue connections from the LED or LED strip should be connected to the corresponding outputs from the BIM RGB module Due to differences in parts manufacturers and quality not all brands of LEDs will h...

Page 4: ...4 MAN 650810 Figure 2 BIM RGB Wiring with Relay ...

Page 5: ...ng the Dakota Digital Accessory App In Settings Connections Bluetooth the scanning will find a device starting with DDX Tap to pair and tap Pair Then open the app Future connections will not require pairing as the BIM RGB is in the list of Bluetooth devices App Operation Once the app is open tap on the BIM RGB from the list Tap on Setup and then tap on Lighting App Options LIGHTS On or Off Turn LE...

Page 6: ... get the colors closer In the Accessory app the calibration shows the three primary colors Red Blue Green with a slider The scale of each slider ranges from 0 to 31 The 32 steps have limited ranges of visible colors Having only 32 steps in each color range limits the overall LED color adjustment range Each color one picks manually or from the HDX RTX synced colors can be fine tuned Increasing one ...

Page 7: ...ere saved One can reset the RBG BIM back to default settings but this will also need the Music button wired up Press and hold the On Off button wait for the LEDs to go out then tap the Music button Release the On Off button and the RGB BIM will be reset to factory colors and intensity The factory mode will set the RGB BIM to sync with an HDX RTX system COLOR Tapping the Color switch will change th...

Page 8: ...ire color and the other end of the switch to ground You could wire up the On Off switch and the Music Mode switch only or all four switches That is your choice Figure 3 shows the pin connections Figure 4 shows how to make connections from the harness to the switches Figure 3 Switch Input Connector Figure 4 Switch Wiring ...

Page 9: ...e sure the BIM RGB is located where it can pick up sound from a speaker If you tap on the BIM RGB case by the microphone input the LED s should flash If they do this is most likely the problem Check the On Off setting in the app or toggle the On Off switch if using the optional switch panel If you toggle the music mode switch the LED s should turn on and off if no music is playing and the LED outp...

Page 10: ...Jacket Nightfall Amethyst Garnet Pink Candy Store Pink Slip Salmon Grenadine Faded Red Red Anodized Red Lighted Grapefruit Trophy Gold Traffic Cone Staged Log Book Candle Light Barn Find Cool White Warm White White Cast Iron Control Box Compatibility The following versions of software or newer are required to function with the BIM RGB Note All RTX systems support this option Control Box Dash Minim...

Page 11: ...11 MAN 650810 Notes ...

Page 12: ...onth Warranty DAKOTA DIGITAL warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this product that should it under normal use and condition be proven defective in material or workmanship within 24 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE such defect s will be repaired or replaced at Dakota Digital s option This warranty does not cover nor extend to damage to the vehicle s systems and does not cover removal or reinstall...

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