IQ3 Drag Dash Installation Manual
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Programming the Display Using the DataLink Software
Many display functions of the IQ3 Drag Dash can be programmed utilizing the two external
programming buttons as outlined in the Programming the Display by External Buttons section
of this manual,
page 22
. However, it is also possible to program many of these same functions
along with additional functions utilizing the user’s PC and DataLink program.
Com Port Settings
When using a PC to program the IQ3 Drag Dash, a programming cable must be used through
the USB communication port on the back of the IQ3 Drag Dash. A USB programming cable is
provided in your IQ3 Drag Dash kit.
The DataLink software is set from the factory to communicate through COM3. If your PC is
using a different COM port number, it will be necessary to match the DataLink and PC com port
settings.
1.
Connect the supplied USB programming cable between your PC’s USB port and the USB
port located on the rear of the IQ3 Drag Dash
2.
Turn on the power to your Racepak unit.
3.
Start the DatalinkII program by double clicking on the DatalinkII Program icon located on
the Windows desktop of PC
4.
Open the configuration file by clicking on
File -> Open Car Configuration
5.
Select the
IQ3
on the left pane,
IQ3_Config_Drag
on the right pane and click
OK
6.
Click
Edit
on the main menu bar and select
Read VNET Config
7.
A window may appear asking if you wish to default this configuration. Select the top
option to make this configuration the default for all programming operations. Should
you have more than one Racepak system, you may select another option that is
applicable.
