MAN #650344:B
Troubleshooting quick tips:
While the BIM is operating, the dot in the upper left corner of the display will indicate the status. On steady indicates
the accessory power is on but not receiving any bus activity. Flashing slowly indicates it is communicating on the bus.
If the switch is pressed while the accessory power is off the dot will flash rapidly until the switch is released.
To see the sensor and channel status on the BIM display, press and hold the switch while the accessory power is on.
The display will cycle through two screens. The first will show the BIM inpu
t status. ‘
’ indicates there is a bus ID
conflict on that channel ID. ‘
’ indicates that it is connected properly. If the input is turned off the digit will be blank.
The second screen will show the ID assigned to it.
Troubleshooting guide.
Problem
Possible cause
Solution
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Sensor does not show on
BATT terminal does not have power.
Connect to a location that has constant battery power.
gauge readout.
ACC terminal does not have power.
Connect to a location that has switched accessory power.
BIM will not light up at all.
GND terminal does not have a good
Connect to a different ground location.
ground.
Module is damaged.
Return for service. (see instructions)
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Sensor does not show on
Interface cable is not connected.
Connect the supplied 3.5mm data cable between the BIM unit and
gauge readout.
the gauge control box.
BIM has a steady dot lit
Interface cable is loose.
Make sure both ends of the cable are seated in securely.
On VHX systems, the BIM display
Follow instructions in VHX manual to enable the BIM display screen.
for this channel is disabled.
Another BIM is set with the same
Test module works when connecte
d to control box alone. Change ID’s
channel IDs.
on one of the modules so each module uses unique IDs.
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BIM display shows “
:
”
Data cable is damaged.
Inspect and replace 3.5mm data cable.
Another module on the bus is damaged Inspect other modules on the data bus.
or connected improperly.
