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MAN #650519C

GPS-50-2

GPS Speed and Bus Interface Module

Your new GPS-50-2 includes:

Table of Contents:

Product Overview

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Installation: Wiring Overview

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Installation: Wiring using a BIM cable (no BIM-01-2 present)

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Installation: Wiring standalone (individual gauge, or BIM-01-2 present)

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Installation Overview

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Setup / Clock Setup: VFD3 or VFD3X without a BIM-01-2

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Setup / Clock Setup: VHX without a BIM-01-2

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Setup / Clock Setup: HDX or RTX without a BIM-01-2

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Setup: Standalone speed output only

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Setup: Calibration setups for standalone speed only

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Cruise Operation

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Setup: GPS-50-2 Menu Options

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Troubleshooting / Quick tips

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Service / Warranty

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IMPORTANT NOTE!

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When using to operate a cruise control, see the special mounting requirements
on the bottom of page 13.

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The GPS-50-2 cannot connect to a BIM-01-2 series.

The two units cannot send similar data at the same time.

GPS module

394192 - BIM-XX-2 interface harness

Optional Remote

antenna, part 600041.

Contact Dakota Digital

Sales to order.

Summary of Contents for GPS-50-2

Page 1: ... 2 Page 8 Setup Clock Setup HDX or RTX without a BIM 01 2 Page 9 Setup Standalone speed output only Page 10 Setup Calibration setups for standalone speed only Page 11 Cruise Operation Page 13 Setup GPS 50 2 Menu Options Page 14 Troubleshooting Quick tips Page 18 Service Warranty Page 20 IMPORTANT NOTE When using to operate a cruise control see the special mounting requirements on the bottom of pag...

Page 2: ...ntrol operation Cruise speed output can operate some OEM cruise modules the CRS 3000 cruise module and most aftermarket cruise modules The GPS speed signal can be momentarily incorrect due to interference from overpasses tunnels and nearby structures To avoid this problem the system stabilizes the speedometer reading by constantly comparing it with an internal acceleration sensor When the key is o...

Page 3: ...3 MAN 650519C Installation Wiring Overview ...

Page 4: ...4 MAN 650519C Installation Wiring using BIM cable Using the BIM cable will be the only way for the VFD VHX HDX RTX dash systems to read Compass Altimeter World Clock and optional outside air temp ...

Page 5: ...speed output options to select from All Dakota Digital gauges can use either SPEED 1 or SPEED 2 Other brands of speedometer may only read one of the two outputs Those brands that normally ship a three wire speed sensor will use SPEED 1 Those brands the normally ship a two wire speed sensor will use SPEED 2 OEM speedometers tend to use SPEED 1 OEM GM cruise controls will like the CRUISE signal when...

Page 6: ...irst the module needs time to acquire and track the satellites This typically won t work inside a steel building so have the vehicle outside to speed up the process There is a dot in the upper right of the display that will be on steady or on and flashing any time the key is on The dot in the top center of the display will be on steady once it has gotten a GPS satellite fix The unit won t operate ...

Page 7: ...urs The time from the GPS is setup through the VFD3 BIM setup Hold SW1 I for the VFD3 control box and turn key on o Speed will display and the message display will show SETUP Release SW1 Speed will display and the message center will display SPEED Tap SW1 I until and BIM are displayed Press and hold SW1 I until and SCAN X is displayed o X the number channels Default is 3 Clock Compass Altimeter Re...

Page 8: ... when the LCD displays FOUND XX and XX ERRORS o The XX represent the number of channels found or that have conflicts o With only the GPS 50 2 the LCD should display FOUND 03 and 00 ERRORS o If the display reads FOUND 00 check connections and constant power to GPS 50 2 Tap SW1 I to display BUS SCAN Tap SW1 I once to display BUS SETUP Press and hold SW1 I until the message changes o If only using th...

Page 9: ...d then hold the switch Release when instructed This will make the final save and exit the setup menu returning to normal operation You may turn the key off Setting the clock hours The GPS based time is automatically used by the HDX RTX system and can be adjusted through the HDX RTX programming switches You can change the hours time zone by following the steps below NOTE Adjusting the minutes will ...

Page 10: ...meter Gray VSS wire Connect either SPEED 1 or SPEED 2 to the speed input to the control box Early VFD3 or STR control box SPEED terminal VFD3 VHX SPD SND terminal HDX RTX Speed Input SIG terminal Normally no changes are required to the system control box Default settings on all control boxes with a I O AUX or BIM I O input are VFD3 VHX SPEED SENDER NORMAL HDX RTX SPEED INPUT SIGNAL SENSOR You may ...

Page 11: ...00 o 128 000 Tap the switch on the GPS 50 2 to change the speed output o Expected default speed inputs to display 60 MPH 96 km h Current plastic case control boxes 16 000 PPM Aluminum VFD3 and STR boxes 8 000 PPM Once the GPS 50 2 is set to the correct pulse rate follow the speed setup in the appropriate system manual s for the Adjust Mode or use the app for HDX and RTX o Sometimes the speed may n...

Page 12: ...t to the correct pulse rate follow the speed setup in the appropriate speedometer manual for the Adjust Mode o Sometimes the speed may not read 60 MPH 96 km h adjust so they match o Sometimes the speed may match but it is okay to offset the speed by 1 MPH or km h The corrected speed must be maintained for at least a full 10 seconds After a full 10 seconds press and hold the GPS switch to save the ...

Page 13: ...se of the optional Remote GPS antenna part number 600041 This can connect to the OPTIONAL ANTENNA connector on the GPS 50 2 and be used instead of the internal antenna The small external antenna can then be mounted on top of the dash to get a clear view of the satellites while the GPS 50 2 can remain hidden under the dash The GPS 50 2 CRUISE terminal provides an ECM style speed output signal for u...

Page 14: ...e same frequency GPS accelerometer override settings Lowest speed accelerometer override is allowed default setting should be used GPS accel default setting should be used Accel GPS default setting should be used Speed averaging update default setting should be used Reset module orientation relearn which direction is up and forward Signal to noise ratio readings for trouble shooting and diagnostic...

Page 15: ...ith the Altimeter and Tank pressure as they both use channel 16 Changing the GPS 50 2 Altimeter ID to 9 or 10 will avoid any conflicts with the five pressure channels in the BIM 19 2 Setup GPS clock ID number and time format Hold the switch on the GPS 50 2 module while turning the key on The display will show the current revision code as long the switch is held Release the switch The display will ...

Page 16: ...the switch The GPS 50 2 display will show Tap the switch until is displayed Press and hold the switch until is displayed Release the switch The GPS 50 2 display will show or and then blank out Setup Altimeter ID number Hold the switch beside the GPS 50 2 display while turning the key on The display will show the current revision code as long the switch is held Release the switch The display will s...

Page 17: ...isplayed Release the switch The GPS 50 2 display will show Press and hold the switch until is displayed Release the switch The GPS 50 2 display will show Tap the switch until is displayed Press and hold the switch until is displayed Release the switch The GPS 50 2 display will show or and then blank out Calibration Override settings The section list as is to alter the accelerometer settings These ...

Page 18: ... ground wire to GROUND Connect accessory or ignition power from fuse panel to ACC PWR Verify key on power is above 10 volts GPS has steady dot in left corner using BIM cable BIM cable loose or damaged Reseat BIM cable check for continuity on green wire remove other BIM units GPS is flashing or ID conflict with another BIM Change ID on GPS or BIM to avoid conflict of the listed conflict GPS is flas...

Page 19: ... output not matching CRS control gain set high Slack in linkage or unsecure cable from cruise module GPS not getting clear signal Speed wire picking up interference Change speed output of GPs 50 2 to match cruise and or adjust CRS pulses to match GPS 50 2 Set gain to lowest setting Follow the CRS 3000 manual for cable slack and mounting procedures Relocate GPS 50 2 away from metal that may interfe...

Page 20: ...R of this product that should it under normal use and condition be proven defective in material or workmanship for the lifetime of the original vehicle it was installed in 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 diagnosis removal or reinstallation of the product This Warranty...

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