background image

 

 

MeterMatch

 

 

Overview 

The MeterMatch™ Model MM-02 by TechnoVersions LLC is for 
making analog gauges more accurate, or to allow you to mix 
and match different gauges and senders.  It can be used with 
many gauges that have resistive senders - such as common 
fuel, oil-pressure and temperature gauges.  In addition, it allows 
you to have low and/or high set-points that will trigger a bright, 
flashing LED indicator to alert if the gauge exceeds normal 
values. 

Note: If you are having trouble reading the small print of this instruction manual, go to the 
TechnoVersions.com website and open the on-line copy that you can print out full size. 

Theory of Operation 

 

MeterMatch is wired between your sender (sensor) and your gauge.   It reads the resistance of the 
sender, then based on the calibration values, controls the current through the gauge to drive it to the 
desired reading.  It treats the input and output entirely separately, so it doesn't care if the input to the 
gauge is scaled differently than the sender, or even if the sender signal is reversed - it can correct for 
that.  In the graphic above, prior to installation the green lines would be connected together.  
MeterMatch interrupts that signal to process it and make corrections. 

To calibrate MeterMatch, you first set the sender to a known value.  For example, fill your fuel tank.   

Set the MeterMatch to program mode, then with Up and Dn buttons, make your gauge read what you 

want for that sender value.  When you are happy with that, press the Save button, and the value is 

Summary of Contents for MeterMatch MM-02

Page 1: ...rMatch is wired between your sender sensor and your gauge It reads the resistance of the sender then based on the calibration values controls the current through the gauge to drive it to the desired reading It treats the input and output entirely separately so it doesn t care if the input to the gauge is scaled differently than the sender or even if the sender signal is reversed it can correct for...

Page 2: ...ic process of having the gauge read properly from calibration points near each end of the range is fine for most applications but you can be more sophisticated if you wish For example what if your fuel tank is large at the bottom and small at the top In this case it won t read properly throughout the range MeterMatch provides two additional calibration points between the endpoints So in this case ...

Page 3: ... Pin 3 To gauge output from MeterMatch Pin 2 Ground ensure that it is well grounded Pin 1 12V switched by ignition requires only a few mA Calibration Once wired it is necessary to calibrate your MeterMatch to tailor it to your sender and gauge As shipped default values are in place for switch positions 1 and 4 The rotary switch Ѳ positions are used as follows 0 Normal operation after calibration 1...

Page 4: ...alibration point The MeterMatch reads the sender then saves that value along with the gauge signal into its internal memory The LED on MeterMatch will go out momentarily to indicate that the values are being saved then turn back on Repeat these steps but with the sender set to a position for the other end of measurement the rotary switch Ѳ to 4 Low Calibration Point and then use the Up Dn buttons ...

Page 5: ...o which point you are setting Up Dn buttons to make gauge read the desired setting then Save When the Save button is pressed and the rotary switch Ѳ is not set to 0 MeterMatch will use the resistance value you just entered and then reset itself to back normal operation Calibration Checking and Enhancement Feel free to use a combination of these calibration methods For example you might initially c...

Page 6: ...ary on older slower responding gauges but can come into play with more modern gauges that have less internal dampening This feature can be turned on and off with a power up sequence 1 remove power from the unit 2 set the rotary switch Ѳ to seven 3 press and hold the Save and Dn buttons and finally 4 reapply power to the unit and wait until the power up LED flashes indicating that power up is compl...

Page 7: ...ed in what you make the gauge read with the Up Dn buttons As a result ensure that you have calibrated your gauge accurately rotary switch Ѳ positions 1 4 or your alarm will not be accurate either These points can also be erased using the same procedure as normal calibration points Depending on how your gauge works you may find that the low and high alarm set points are reversed in operation from w...

Page 8: ...ns include a description of the fault to help facilitate repair Risk of damage loss during shipping becomes the customer responsibility once the product is delivered to a common carrier by TechnoVersions MeterMatchTM Specifications Size 1 85 x2 4 x0 93 Weight 1 2 Oz Connections 1x5 screw terminal strip accepting 14 22 AWG wires Input Power Voltage Range 7 Vdc 16 Vdc Sender Input Ohmmeter reading o...

Reviews: