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Figure 2: DashDAQ main menu with GPS option 

If your GPS kit is purchased separately: 

1.

 

When ordering the GPS-NAV-KIT at DashDAQ.com or through any other vendor, make sure you send the serial number of your 

unit with the order ticket. This is how your unit becomes licensed for the GPS software. 

2.

 

Before your kit arrives you will get a notice E-mail that your DashDAQ has been licensed for GPS navigation. 

3.

 

Update your DashDAQ with the DashDAQ Recovery Tool (Section 0). Update your DashDAQ even if it has the latest software. 

Make sure to pick all of the drivers that you currently use on the DashDAQ. When a particular DashDAQ is licensed for GPS 

Navigation, the license is automatically installed in the DashDAQ when an update is performed. 

4.

 

After your unit has been updated, insert the navigation SD card.  

5.

 

Connect the antenna cable to DashDAQ, and place the antenna on your vehicle dashboard for signal reception. 

6.

 

Turn on your DashDAQ and tap on the GPS icon. 

 

 

CUSTOM SPLASH SCREEN 

The DashDAQ allows users to change the splash screen (the graphic that is displayed when DashDAQ starts) to anything they wish. A 

user must first create an image file using image editing software. The image needs to be 480x272 and a .tga file. Most popular image 

editing programs can save in this format. To install and specify your splash screen after it has been created: 

 

1.

 

Place your splash screen on a SD card in a folder called “transfer.” 

2.

 

Insert the SD card into the SD card slot and turn DashDAQ on. 

3.

 

From the Main Menu, tap on [Setup], then [Memory Card], then [Install], then [Splash Screen]. Select your image file. A 

confirmation of installation will be displayed. 

4.

 

Go back to the Main Menu and tap on [Setup], then [Display], then [Splash Screen]. Select your image. 

 

When DashDAQ starts, your image will now be displayed before DashDAQ completely starts up. 

 

 

INSTALLING FILES FROM SD CARD 

Various files can be installed on to DashDAQ from the SD card. Themes, Splash Screens, Sounds, Config. File, and Licenses can all be 

installed this way. In order for DashDAQ to see these files when a SD card is inserted, the files must be contained in a folder called 

“transfer” in the parent directory of the SD card. A user can backup, install, uninstall, format and eject a SD by navigating to: Main 

Menu>Setup>Memory Card.  

 

 

Summary of Contents for DashDAQ XL

Page 1: ...1 DashDAQ XL Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...ehicle using optional add ons Now you have a device that captures information on your new vehicle as well as your vintage one This is an exciting time for vehicle performance and the more you know about your vehicle the more you can get out of it The DashDAQ gives automotive enthusiasts the edge in knowing their vehicle new or old Drew Technologies would like to thank you on your decision to buy t...

Page 3: ...On Low Power Mode 12 Menu Navigation 12 Main Menu 14 Setup Menu Map 15 New Vehicle Setup 16 Display Dimmer Display Brightness 16 Auto Power Off 16 GPS Navigation Setup 16 Custom splash screen 17 Installing Files From SD Card 17 DashDAQ Media Player 18 Gauge Setup Navigation 19 Navigating Gauges 19 Assign a Signal to a Gauge 19 Set Gauge Min Max Values 20 Set Gauge Low Warning High Warning 20 ...

Page 4: ...r 29 Dyno Calculator 29 Fuel Economy Calculator 30 Rescale Signal Calculator 31 Statistics Calculator Min Max Average 33 Analog Inputs 33 Connections and Wiring 34 Linear Analog input driver Setup 34 LInear Analog driver Correction Factor and Correction Offset 34 Converting an Analog Voltage into Physical Units 35 Non Linear Analog input driver Setup 36 non linear Analog input configuration 36 NON...

Page 5: ...djusting Driver Parameters 40 Updating DashDAQ 41 Install the DashDAQ Recovery Tool 41 Updating DashDAQ 43 APPENDIX 49 Support 49 Technical Specifications 49 Limited Warranty 50 Appendix a Accessory Cable Pin Out 51 Appendix b English to metric conversion unit names 52 ...

Page 6: ...6 Components Included with DashDAQ DashDAQ XL Software CD Windshield Mount with four screws USB Cable OBD2 Cable ...

Page 7: ...es or a DashDAQ dealer 110 V Power Supply Power the DashDAQ outside of your in the comfort of your home or office CAN Expansion Cable 8 pin CAN expansion cable is useful when hard wiring to CAN J1850 or ISO9141 connections such as stand alone EFI systems without an OBD2 plug and CAN based sensors GPS Receiver The GPS receiver allows users to collect GPS data right alongside any other input DashDAQ...

Page 8: ...hold the SELLER harmless from any claim related to the item of the equipment purchased Under no circumstances will the SELLER be liable for damages or expenses by reason of use or sale of any such equipment The SELLER assumes no liability regarding the improper installation or misapplication of its products It is the installer s responsibility to check for proper installation and if in doubt conta...

Page 9: ...on between the vehicle and DashDAQ is application specific Most OBDII connectors are found directly below the steering column It should be in plain sight If you cannot find the OBDII connector have a local mechanic show you where it is CABLE ROUTING The DashDAQ OBDII cable must be routed so that it does not interfere with safe operation of the vehicle Cable routing tips Find the OBDII connector fi...

Page 10: ...more Figure 1 Attaching the windshield mount to DashDAQ WINDSHIELD MOUNTING Mount DashDAQ on the windshield in a spot that does not obstruct the view of the road or in any way that interferes with the safe operation of the vehicle Mounting Suggestions Find the vehicle s OBDII port Plug in the DashDAQ OBDII connector Route the cable safely see Cable Routing Page 9 and note where it reaches Mount th...

Page 11: ...t power DashDAQ from the PC with the USB ports on the right Permanent damage to your DashDAQ can occur 10 Pin Accessory Port 8 Pin OBDII Port Audio Output USB Update Port USB Ports Power Button MMC SD Memory Card Slot Light Sensor ...

Page 12: ...ll say Shutting Down The screen will go black The DashDAQ is completely off To turn on DashDAQ Press the power button again to power the DashDAQ back up To put DashDAQ in Low Power Mode Press and release the button quickly while the DashDAQ is on The screen will go off but the unit will still be on Press the button again and the DashDAQ will instantly come back on Low power mode saves power but ma...

Page 13: ... The and arrow buttons at the bottom are used to cycle through different gauge layouts The Exit button in the lower left corner returns the screen to the main menu for accessing all of DashDAQ s features ...

Page 14: ...14 MAIN MENU ...

Page 15: ...15 SETUP MENU MAP ...

Page 16: ...e DashDAQ has a built in light sensor that adjusts the screen brightness according to its surroundings DashDAQ comes setup to automatically change the brightness of the screen however the automatic dimmer can be turned off or set a specific brightness level 1 Tap on Setup menu 2 Tap on Display 3 Tap on Brightness AUTO POWER OFF The DashDAQ has an automatic power down feature that shuts down the Da...

Page 17: ...een the graphic that is displayed when DashDAQ starts to anything they wish A user must first create an image file using image editing software The image needs to be 480x272 and a tga file Most popular image editing programs can save in this format To install and specify your splash screen after it has been created 1 Place your splash screen on a SD card in a folder called transfer 2 Insert the SD...

Page 18: ...the DashDAQ is powered on there will be an Entertainment icon in the Main Menu Files that are to be played need to be saved on a SD card in a folder called media Most common types of music and video files can be viewed Video files should be reformatted to be no bigger than 480X272 and should be cut to around 10 frames per second After you have loaded your media onto the SD card insert the card int...

Page 19: ...p to 9 numeric signals ASSIGN A SIGNAL TO A GAUGE Before assigning signals to a gauge make sure the New Vehicle Setup has been completed 1 Do the New Vehicle Setup for each new vehicle section 0 2 Select a gauge layout 3 Tap on the gauge where the signal will be displayed This screen will appear 4 Tap on Assign Signal 5 Using the and buttons at the top of the screen and the scroll slider on the ri...

Page 20: ...he gauge s minimum value Figure 7 Entering maximum value for a gauge SET GAUGE LOW WARNING HIGH WARNING For setting the visual representation of redline on a gauge For example this gauge has a redline danger zone between 5000 and 6000 RPM To set a High Low Warning 1 Tap on the gauge where a High Low Warning is to be set 2 On the Assign Signal screen tap on either High or Low Warning 3 Type in the ...

Page 21: ...tool To set a Warning Sound 1 Tap on a gauge that you want the warning sound to be apparent on 2 Tap on the crossed out speaker for either the High or Low warning A sound will be played when the signal has crossed the High or Low warning threshold 3 Tap on the black box next to Sound to select the audio clip to be played when the threshold is crossed Figure 9 High Warning sound set for RPM warning...

Page 22: ... can now specify this warning sound for any High or Low warning in the gauges MEDIA PLAYER The Media player can be accessed by tapping on Entertainment from the Main Menu The Media player allows you to play various audio and video files To make media playable for DashDAQ the media files must be placed in a folder called media on the SD card This folder must be located in the root directory of the ...

Page 23: ...estamp The signals will continue to be displayed on the screen even as they are being saved to the card 3 Tap End Log when finished with the data logging session The data is now saved to the memory card Figure 12 Gauge screen with Start Log button in lower right corner Each time a data logging session is started and ended DashDAQ saves one file to the SD memory card in a directory called log Each ...

Page 24: ...h a negative timestamp The DashDAQ records a few seconds of data before the Start Log button is pressed GLOBAL DATA LOGGER DashDAQ has the ability of logging any parameters setup on any particular gauge layout DashDAQ can also log global parameters other than what is specified in the gauges The Global Data Logger allows a user to log parameters other than what is specified in the gauges area This ...

Page 25: ...odes From the Main Menu tap on Diagnostics This screen will appear Figure 16 Diagnostics screen for reading trouble codes Note Use the and buttons at the top to switch between Generic and Enhanced OEM information Turn the vehicle s key to the on position The vehicle does not need to be running Tap Read Codes If the vehicle s check engine light is on diagnostic trouble code s DTCs will be displayed...

Page 26: ...l or a speed signal from a GPS receiver 1 4 MILE 1 8 MILE 0 60MPH TEST To measure performance From the Main Menu tap on Performance Tap on Setup and select the vehicle speed sensor By tapping on the Speed Sig button in the top left corner User specific tests can also be setup in this menu See 5 2 User Defined Speed Tests Figure 18 First specify the signals for speed and distance You can use Generi...

Page 27: ... set up a specific test From the main menu tap on Performance Tap on Setup Tap on one of the four User Test buttons Edit User Test screen will appear Tap on Name Type in the name of the test Example 0_to_120_feet Figure 22 DashDAQ has 4 user configurable tests Figure 23 You can customize the start stop distance or speed Tap on Units to select a measurement unit Example feet Tap on Start to set the...

Page 28: ... selected in the USB Update Tool and can be installed using the Driver Manager INSTALLING A CALCULATOR DRIVER Here s an example of how to install the Fuel Economy calculator 1 From the Main Menu tap Setup Devices Manager 2 In the Device Manager select the next blank available row then tap Add Device Figure 24 shows the Device Manager with row E selected because it is the next available row 3 Now t...

Page 29: ...lator option Select a row by tapping Tap Change Enter the number or text Tap Save to confirm DYNO CALCULATOR DashDAQ can estimate instantaneous horsepower based on energy required to overcome inertia and accelerate or decelerate the vehicle s mass It looks at the change in kinetic energy ignoring air resistance rolling resistance and all forms of friction During acceleration this represents the en...

Page 30: ...to any gauge section 0 and can be data logged just like any other signal section 0 Calculated Horsepower Calculated Torque If you ve assigned either statistic to a gauge but you re not seeing values double check that you ve assigned signals for both the Input Speed Signal and Input RPM Signal parameters Also try assigning the input signals to a gauge to verify that DashDAQ is actually able to get ...

Page 31: ...s double check that you ve assigned signals for each parameter Also try assigning each input signal to a gauge to verify that the DashDAQ is actually able to get a reading Rescale Signal Calculator DashDAQ can perform a multiplier offset calculation This can be used to rescale a signal for example adjusting the vehicle speed to compensate for tire size Alternately this could be used to compare two...

Page 32: ...er a tachometer that displays RPM x1000 because the gauge face has fewer unnecessary zeroes and looks less cluttered This calculation looks like Adjusted Tachometer Engine RPM 1000 To perform this calculation on the DashDAQ try setting Input Signal Engine RPM from GenericOBD2 Multiplier Signal Constant Multiplier from Rescale Signal Multiplier Sign 1 Positive Constant Multiplier 0 001 Represents t...

Page 33: ...Time to Average s Seconds of historical data to use in the calculation For example specify 1 5 to consider the past one and one half seconds of data Name Abbreviation to identify this signal Displayed on the assign signals screen Precision Number of decimal digits to display After configuring you may choose among several calculations on the assign signals screen Minimum Smallest value during time ...

Page 34: ...INEAR ANALOG INPUT DRIVER SETUP To setup an analog sensor in DashDAQ sensor pre wired to accessory cable assumed see section 0 1 From the DashDAQ Main Menu tap on Setup then Devices then Manager 2 A DashDAQ typically comes in original packaging with analog sensors pre populated in the Device Manager If you do not see Analog Input in any of the driver slots a h then tap on an empty slot and tap Add...

Page 35: ...AN ANALOG VOLTAGE INTO PHYSICAL UNITS Navigate to Parameters by tapping on Setup from the Main Menu then Devices then Parameters Use the arrows at the top to find the analog input you would like to scale Figure 31 Setting parameters for an analog input These parameters are used when converting an analog signal into physical units Correction Factor Multiplier for the raw voltage Described in sectio...

Page 36: ...me that will show up on the gauge Units Name This is the physcial units type degC kPA PSI etc This will be displayed on the gauge if the gauge has enough room to display it in full This is also used to do automatic English Metric conversion The units name must be exactly match one of DashDAQ s standard units values in order for English Metric conversion to work properly The current units conversio...

Page 37: ...e DashDAQ to monitor Enhanced drivers and Third Party Accessory drivers that are currently available for DashDAQ OEM Extended Enhanced drivers GM vehicles Ford vehicles Chrysler LX platform vehicles Subaru Vehicles Third Party Accessory Drivers 0 5V Analog Sensors Blackline FUEL 10Hz GPS Blackline FUEL 20HzGPS AEM Plug N Play EMS AEM Universal EMS FAST XFI Autronic SMC Autronic SM2 Autronic SM4 Hy...

Page 38: ...Q owner has purchased When the update tool is used a serial number query will be sent to the server and available licensed DashDAQ drivers will be listed Select from the available drivers list and continue with the DashDAQ Recovery Tool wizard When the wizard finishes the licenses will automatically be installed in DashDAQ Please refer to section 0 for complete details on updating DashDAQ USING DE...

Page 39: ... available through the DashDAQ Recovery Tool The Recovery Tool queries the internet every time you update your DashDAQ and gets a list of licensed software add ons available for you unit based on serial number This tool requires a connection to the internet every time you update your DashDAQ If a user buys a Chrysler Enhanced driver for example 1 The user purchases the add on at DashDAQ com 2 Next...

Page 40: ...rs can also be modified through Main Menu Devices Parameters so that more or less parameters are searched for through Find Signals Each enhanced driver for each manufacturer has thousands of parameters We organized these parameters into a scale of usefulness 0 Most Useful Less parameters 1 Less Useful More parameters 2 Even less Useful Lots of parameters To change the amount of parameters you will...

Page 41: ...ecific Figure 39 Increasing the number of signals that will be tested UPDATING DASHDAQ DashDAQ s software is field updateable The software necessary to update the DashDAQ is on the included CD INSTALL THE DASHDAQ RECOVERY TOOL DashDAQ comes with a CD that contains the DashDAQ update software This auto run website will appear after inserting the CD in a computer ...

Page 42: ...k on Run If the Run option does not work save this file DashDAQ PCTool 2 0 4 msi to a memorable location and double click on it to run the DashDAQ Update Tool installer This screen will appear next 3 Click Next 4 Check the box by I Accept the End User License Agreement if you agree to abide by the license agreement ...

Page 43: ...USB ports on the right Permanent damage to your DashDAQ can occur To update DashDAQ Establish an Internet connection on your computer The DashDAQ Recovery Tools requires Internet access throughout the update process Connect the USB cable to the single USB port located on the left side of DashDAQ Any other USB port will not work Connect the opposite end of the USB cable to the computer s USB port N...

Page 44: ...to recover This message is perfectly normal On the computer Click on Start select Programs Drew Technologies Inc DashDAQ Update Tool This program starts Figure 41 DashDAQ USB Update Software Click once on your DashDAQ s serial number to highlight Click Update firmware This screen appears ...

Page 45: ...45 Click Next This screen appears Click Next Use the drop down menu to select which firmware to install For most users the most current firmware is the only option ...

Page 46: ... select the components to be installed Generic OBDII driver must always be selected along with any other driver in order for the DashDAQ to function Figure 42 Choosing the firmware version and selecting which drivers to install Click Next This screen appears ...

Page 47: ...As under Optional Firmware saved to the computer may be reloaded to DashDAQ in the future without Internet access Click Next to send the firmware to the DashDAQ Wait When DashDAQ has finished updating the DashDAQ Recovery Tool will display the screen below DashDAQ is now up to date Click Finish to close the Recovery Tool ...

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Page 49: ... USB device port programmable button Vehicle I O CAN J1850VPW GM Class 2 J1850PWM Ford SCP ISO9141 KWP2000 Expansion I O 2 USB Host Ports 2 RS232 Ports 2 0 5V 10 bit analog inputs Add on sensors Blackline GPS up to 20HZ 0 5V Wideband O2 Sensors NMEA GPS USB 3 axis Accelerometer USB K Type Thermocouple Operating temperature 35 to 85C Operating voltage 6 to 30V Current Draw 200mA at 100 backlight Di...

Page 50: ... DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE OR ITS DOCUMENTATION Drew Technologies Inc makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software and specifically disclaims its quality performance merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Drew Tec...

Page 51: ...damage to your DashDAQ 2 Orange Serial Port 1 Rx Connect to pin 3 of PC DB 9 3 Yellow Serial Port 2 Tx Connect to pin 2 of PC DB 9 4 Blue Serial Port 2 Rx Connect to pin 3 of PC DB 9 5 Brown Serial Port 1 Tx Connect to pin 2 of PC DB 9 6 Black Case Ground 1Meg Ohm to Gnd For cable shielding Do not use as a Ground 7 White Analog input 2 0 0 to 5 0 Volt input 8 Pink 5V 500ma Output Resettable fuse p...

Page 52: ...me Metric Unit Name Temperature Deg F or F Deg C or C Speed mph kph Distance miles km Fuel Economy mpg L 100km Fuel Consumption Gph lph Pressure psi kpa Pressure psi mbar Pressure inHg PSI mmHg BAR Flow Rate lb min g s or g sec or gm sec Flow Rate lb hr kg hr Weight lbs kg Volume gal L ...

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