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10/25/2016 - DOCUMENT NUMBER: 10-2500
© 2016 AEM Performance Electronics
AQ-1 DATA LOGGER
Installation
Mounting
The AQ-1 is provided with a sealed main connector and EnviroSeal boot to cover the integrated USB port and SD card
slot. Nevertheless, care should be taken to located the logger in a relatively clean, dry environment as it is not completely
water-proof. The provided hardware and mounting template (included in this manual) may be used to mount the unit;
alternatively, hook and loop fastener (not provided) may be used. It is acceptable to pierce the EnviroSeal boot to
accommodate mounting hardware.
For the internal accelerometer to work properly, the AQ-1 must be mounted such that its largest surface (top or bottom) is
either coincident with, or at a right angle to one of the primary axes of the vehicle. Please reference the accelerometer
calibration section of this manual and/or the configuration software for more detail and images of acceptable orientations.
Electrical Wiring Installation
A wiring harness is not included with the 30-2500 kit, however the purchase and use of the AEM 30-2906-96 AQ-1 Data
Logger Harness is
highly
recommended. This harness has been designed to ensure easy installation, signal integrity, and
proper logger operation.
Only skilled, experienced installers should attempt to source and design their own harness. The connector part numbers
(AEM does not supply these parts separately outside the 30-2906-96 or 30-2907-96) are provided below for this purpose.
Manufacturer
Part
Number
Description
Delphi
12110487
36 Way Black Micro-Pack 100W Sealed Female Connector, Max Current 7.5 amps
Delphi
12110490
LOCK STRAIN RLF MIC/P 100W RH GRA
Delphi
12110488
LOCK RETAINER CONN 36 CLR
Delphi
12110489
Green Multiple Cable Seal
Delphi
12084913
Micro-Pack 100W Series Female Unsealed Gold Plating Terminal Assembly, Cable
Range 0.35 - 0.50 mm2
Delphi
12084912
Micro-Pack 100W Series Female Unsealed Gold Plating Terminal Assembly, Cable
Range 0.80 - 0.80 mm2
Important Wiring Tips
·
Permanent 12V (Pin 6)
must
be connected to a constant 12V battery source that is not disconnected via a cut-off
switch or similar.
·
Switched/Ignition 12V (Pin1) must be connected to a switched ignition source that energizes when the vehicle is in use
and is off when the vehicle is not in use.
·
Frequency inputs (Pins 12-15) must only be connected to clean DC square wave signals. Connections to ignition coils
or magnetic/VR sensors
will
damage the logger.
·
CAN wiring (Pins 27-28, 33-34) must utilize twisted pairs with greater than one twist per inch.
·
USB wiring (Pins 31-32, 35-36) is only required if users wish to mount a USB port remotely; the integrated USB port
functions exactly the same. USB wiring requires special care; please contact the USB consortium (usb.org) for proper
wiring conventions.
·
Proper crimping, shielding, and harness routing practices should always be implemented.
