IQ3 Drag Dash Installation Manual
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External Programming Buttons
A variety of IQ3 Drag Dash display functions can be controlled, displayed or programmed
through use of two external programming buttons known as Button 1 and Button 2. This
enables the driver to make immediate changes without the necessity of connecting a PC to the
dash. Instead of mounting the programming buttons directly in the dash, Racepak provides the
ability to remote mount the two programming buttons for better driver access.
Racepak supplies (2) two buttons with the IQ3 Drag Dash however, the customer may utilize
their own preference of momentary contact button type. The customer must ensure, the
buttons selected, are normal open momentary switches and that they are capable of
withstanding the environment in which they will be utilized. The buttons are connected to the
34 pin AMP connector located on the rear of the IQ3 Drag Dash. Refer to the IQ3 Drag Dash
Wiring Pinout section, for pin out instructions.
Many of the programming functions found in the following section may also be performed
through the use of the DataLink software and the user’s PC. These instructions can be found in
the section Programming Utilizing the DataLink Software section.
Button Programming Modes
Setup Mode:
Utilized to program items such as screen brightness or pulses per revolution (tach
programming).
Start Recording:
Utilized to start a recording when either button is held for +5 seconds. REC will
be displayed in dash display area during recording.
General Button Operation
(Display and Setup)
Basic programming functions of the IQ3 Drag Dash are accessed by using Button 1 and Button 2.
It is recommended the two programming buttons be mounted as Left and Right in relation to
the driver’s position viewing the dash. There are two programming modes available referenced
as Normal Display and Setup Mode.
Since the IQ3 Drag Dash only utilizes two buttons, it is necessary to allow multiple uses for each
button. In each of the modes, the length of time each button is held down, before releasing,
determines the exact result. The following instructions will refer to short, medium and long
button press lengths. This is the length of time the button is held down and the corresponding
warning light blink. The point at which the button is released determines the type press that is
accepted. As an example, releasing after the second LED warning light flash is detected as a
medium length press.
Type of Button Press
Length of Time
Warning Light Flash
Short Press and Release
.2 Second before release
One Flash Of Shift Lights
Medium Press and Release
.5 Second before release
Two Flashes Of Shift Lights
Long Press and Release
2 Seconds before release
Three Flashes Of Shift Lights
