Dakota Digital MCL-3K-B, Manual

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Manual # 650301:B
GAUGE SETUP
The GREEN switch input wire, in the two pin connector, is used to enter setup. If you are only
installing one or a couple Dakota Digital MCL-3K gauges set up may seem a little strange since they are
designed to work as a set, however you’ll simply cycle through a few screens to get to the desired gauge.
The table below shows what will be on the gauge with each button press, or tapping the GREEN wire
high +12V.
Speed Tach Oil psi Oil temp Fuel Volt Boost
1
st
      
2
nd
      
3
rd
      
4
th
      
5
th
      
6
th
      
7
th
      
8
th
      
Please note that the word “switch” in the setup instruction is in reference to the GREEN wire, you
can install any momentary push button switch and use that or simply strip the wire back and hold or tap
the GREEN wire to a +12V source for set up. Once setup is complete, cover the end of the GREEN wire
and secure it so it cannot accidentally be shorted.
To enter setup:

Press and hold the switch while turning the key on, the gauge should light and show “  xx” (xx is
the software code and may be used for tech support).

Release the switch and “

” should be displayed. Looking at the table, above, press and
release the switch and scroll through until you see
“  ” on the display; this is the screen you
need to get to in order to enter the vacuum/boost setup.

Press and hold the switch until “  ” is displayed in the boost gauge to jump into setup.

Press and release the switch to toggle through the values in the table on the preceding page to
select the appropriate atmospheric pressure (PSIA) for the desired elevation (typical is 14.6 or
14.8). If you know the barometric pressure in inHg, that can be used to look up the appropriate
PSIA.

When the desired atmospheric pressure is displayed, press and hold the switch until
“  ” is
displayed.

Press and release the switch to toggle through to the desired high pressure warning point, 5-35
psi. This will be the high boost warning point.

When the desired high pressure value is displayed, press and hold the switch until “  ” is
displayed.

Press and release the switch to toggle from “  ” for a slower averaged reading on the gauge,
“  ” for a peak and hold reading, or “  ” for a faster update less averaged reading.

When the desired update rate is displayed, press and hold the
switch until “  ” is displayed to
save changes.

Turn off key. Setup is complete.