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MAN #650506C 

 

 
 
 
 
 

BIM-17-2 

Bus Interface Module for compass and outside temperature 

 

 

 

This Bus Interface Module has an internal compass sensor, and an input for the included digital air temperature 
sensor, SEN-15-1.  

 

There are two interface ports on the module; either one can be connected to the instrument system or to another 
module, allowing several units to be daisy chained together.  

 

Do not connect the I/O port to anything other than a Dakota Digital control box, or another BIM unit.  

 

If there are several modules being used, it would be best to attach this one as the last module in the series.  

 

A six-foot data cable is included for flexibility in the mounting location of the compass module and routing of the 
cable. 

 

*NOTE* The compass must be calibrated in the vehicle before it can begin reading properly.

 The status light will 

flash between red and green until it has been calibrated in your vehicle. 

 

 
Table of Contents 

 

 

 

 

Overview 

Page 1 

Basic Wiring 

Page 3 

Installation / Mounting 

Page 4 

Setup 

– ID Channels / Magnetic Offsets 

Page 5 

VFD Setup 

Page 6 

VHX Setup 

Page 7 

HDX / RTX Setup 

Page 8 

System Displaying 

– Interference Note 

Page 9 

Quick Tip & Troubleshooting 

Page 10 

Warranty Information 

Page 12 

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Страница 1: ...re several modules being used it would be best to attach this one as the last module in the series A six foot data cable is included for flexibility in the mounting location of the compass module and routing of the cable NOTE The compass must be calibrated in the vehicle before it can begin reading properly The status light will flash between red and green until it has been calibrated in your vehi...

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Страница 3: ... 3 MAN 650506C Basic BIM 17 2 Wiring ...

Страница 4: ...n interior of the vehicle Avoid any strong magnets such as fan motors and speakers high current wiring such as alternator or fan wires or steel bars Sheet steel is much better than steel bars or brackets since the bars and brackets can bend the magnetic fields causing compass errors Mounting the module higher in the vehicle helps Magnetic interference drops off very rapidly with distance o Even sm...

Страница 5: ...t will rapidly flash RED Release the switch The status light will flash a slow red When the status light begins flashing green it is finished turn the key off Programming notes Calibration and warning points are set up through the instrument system VFD VHX HDX RTX setup menu Temperature unit will follow the unit set for the main water temp gauge The calibration should be done in an open area such ...

Страница 6: ...d the label compass are displayed 9 Press and hold SW1 I until and LABEL are displayed a The label cannot be changed 10 Release SW1 I Speed will display and the message center will display COMPASS 11 Hold SW1 I until and WARN is displayed This for the low temperature warning point 12 Release SW1 I The displays show and LO 40F a If the low warning point had already been set that previous value will...

Страница 7: ... BIM CH 08 and COMPASS a Default channel is 08 if not conflicting with another BIM 7 Press and hold SW1 I until CH 08 LABEL and COMPASS a Label cannot be changed 8 Press and hold SW1 I until CH 08 LOW and WARN SET is displayed 9 Release SW1 I and the display will show AIR TEMP 40F and N a AIR TEMP 40C if water sender was set to Celsius 10 Tap SW1 I to increase the temp reading to desired low temp ...

Страница 8: ...WARN LO N OFFSET CALIBRATE BACK a Any menu item that does not apply to this BIM will be grey and cannot be selected 8 To change the temperature low warning point tap either switch until WARN LO is highlighted 9 Press and hold either switch to enter the WARN LO setting Release when instructed 10 The message display will show the current low temperature warning a Tap either switch to change the low ...

Страница 9: ...eens the direction and temp will be at the top of the right screen o Single small 1 5 or 1 8 screens A section of a group screen must be designated to show the compass temp Follow the HDX RTX setup for group screens or use the app to designate one for compass When done tap the right or SW2 II to change to the group screen with the compass Interference notes Traffic light sensors mounted into the r...

Страница 10: ...ference direction is flashing or inverted color Compass is not calibrated correctly Unit is picking up interference from nearby steel in vehicle or roadway Follow Compass calibration instructions on pages 5 7 Move BIM unit to location away from steel and higher in vehicle Compass reads incorrectly Compass is not calibrated correctly True North offset is incorrect Follow Compass calibration instruc...

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Страница 12: ...is product that should it under normal use and condition be proven defective in material or workmanship for the lifetime of the original vehicle it was installed in such defect s will be repaired or replaced at Dakota Digital s option This warranty does not cover nor extend to damage to the vehicle s systems and does not cover diagnosis removal or reinstallation of the product This Warranty does n...

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