Auto Meter 4380 User Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

D-PIC: DIGITAL PERFORMANCE
INFORMATION CENTER

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2650-1055

Questions?

If after reading the instructions you have questions regarding the operation or installation of your instrument(s),

please contact Auto Meter Technical Service at 815-899-0801. You may also email us at [e-mail].

Additional information can also be found at http://www.autometer.com

Introduction

represents a leap forward in performance meter technology making it possible to monitor G forces, 0-60mph times, 60-0mph distances, 1/4 mile
data including reaction time, and peak wheel horsepower from the self contained electronics held within a standard 2 1/16” gauge casing.
Please read and follow the instructions that follow regarding the installation and operation of your D-PIC to receive maximum benefit and
accuracy from this product. Failure to follow the information below will void the warranty of this product and may result in damage to your
vehicle, the product, or personal injury.

is not intended for use in, or contributing to use in any vehicular activity that violates Federal or State laws, or any local ordinances such as, but
not limited to, street racing, speeding, reckless driving, or any other activity or usage that puts either the vehicle operator, passengers or any
other persons or property at risk.

on the street, and always wear your seat belt.-

Thank you for your purchase of the Digital Performance Information Center (D-PIC) from Auto Meter Products, Inc. The D-PIC

Notice: This device is intended for usage in professional applications; racetracks, or other controlled courses or settings. This device

Enjoy your new purchase responsibly, and benefit from the power of information. Always obey all traffic laws while driving your vehicle

Installation

D-PIC may be mounted in all the same fashions that you would mount any other gauge within your vehicle’s interior (panels, pods, pillars, cups, in
the dash, etc.). Visit www.autometer.com to view possible mounting solutions for your vehicle. When installing D-PIC please bear in mind that
despite its extreme mounting versatility, in general when you mount the gauge, the back of the gauge should be facing the front arc of the vehicle,
and the front of the gauge should be facing the rear arc of the vehicle. Following this mounting suggestion will ensure the most accurate readings.

Wiring

Dimming Wire – D-PIC offers an optional
dimming/nighttime illumination wire for adjusting
brightness while driving. Supplying 12v to this wire will
cause D-PIC to dim to half of its normal operating
brightness. It is suggested that you connect this wire
to your headlight switch or vehicle dimmer circuit so
that D-PIC dims when you turn your headlights on.

newer vehicles with Pulse Width Modulated (PWM)
dimming (such as but not limited to 2000 and
newer GM models) it will be necessary to connect
to parking lamps or taillight circuit.

1 AMP Fuse

Red

White

On

Black

Good Engine

Ground

12V Ignition

Switch

12V Dash Lighting

Battery

The D-PIC is ready to go

After installing the D-PIC, you are ready to make performance runs. The D-PIC does not need to be calibrated, adjusted or tuned in any way to
provide accurate performance mode information. The D-PIC is factory calibrated to sense forward and lateral G forces in the flat and level
mounting position. If your D-PIC installation is not flat and level the G forces displayed in Real Time mode may be high or low by some
percentage. T
Mode) in which the D-PIC learns how it is mounted in your vehicle and corrects itself for not level installations.

o correct for this you will need to perform a simple vehicle calibration procedure (see V

ehicle Calibration section under Set Up

Performance Modes

A.) 1/4 Mile Mode – To enter 1/4 Mile Mode, press the MODE button until is displayed. Make sure the vehicle is at a complete

stop at the beginning of your course, and then press the ENTER button to confirm. Display will show to indicate mode has been
entered. Do not move your vehicle while the gauge displays or you will obtain false readings. When the gauge lights the LED array and
displays
from to and then the bar graph will light from blue to red. When the graph is fully lit display will change to . Try to launch
your vehicle at the precise moment is displayed in order to score a perfect reaction time.

you may begin your 1/4 mile acceleration. Note: if you have Reaction Time turned on in the Set Up mode, the display will change

During 1/4 mile mode operation, D-PIC will calculate your vehicle’
mode), and peak G’
you with results.

operation.

During 1/4 mile acceleration, D-PIC will display an increasing number which is your calculated speed in MPH. When 1/4 mile distance has been
reached gauge will display indicating last run followed by if reaction time is enabled, or elapsed time, and then

s in all four axes. You will need to accelerate your vehicle through the entire 1/4 mile distance in order for D-PIC to provide

Note: A straight, level surface, free of obstructions and with adequate braking distance should be used for best

s 1/4 mile time (ET) and speed (MPH), reaction time (if activated in the Set Up

followed by your mile per hour at the end of the 1/4 mile. At this point, safely bring your vehicle to a controlled stop
to check your results.

Gauge will display results once and then display and flash LED bar graph. To review your results again,
press the B button and the gauge will display your reaction time, elapsed time, 1/4 mile speed, and peak G’s. To
save your results as your new Best, press the A button once to display , then press the B button to confirm.
Note: Saving a run as your new Best run will overwrite (erase) your previous best run. D-PIC will automatically
save/overwrite your last run file each time you make a new pass. To view your best run, press the A button until

is displayed and then press the B button to view
run, press the A button until is displayed and then press enter to view. To exit to Real Time mode, press the
A button until is displayed then press the B button to confirm, or just press EXIT button.

You may view results at any time by entering 1/4 Mile Mode and then pressing the C button to display results.

When is displayed1/4 mile mode may be exited prior to beginning acceleration by pressing the EXIT button. 1/4 mile mode will time out
and return to Real Time mode if acceleration is not started 1 minute after is displayed.

. To view the difference between your last run and your best

B.) 0-60 MPH Mode – To select 0-60 MPH Mode, press the Mode button until is displayed. Make sure the vehicle is at a

complete stop at the beginning of your course, and then press the ENTER button to confirm. Display will show
been entered. Do not move vehicle while

During 0-60 MPH mode, D-PIC will determine your vehicle’s 0-60 MPH acceleration time in seconds and also G-force. You will need to
accelerate your vehicle from 0 to 60 MPH for D-PIC to make these calculations.

Once is displayed and LED bar lit, accelerate your vehicle to 60 MPH. During acceleration, D-PIC will display increasing MPH. When 60
MPH has been reached, gauge will flash LED bar and display . At this time, bring your vehicle to a stop in a controlled fashion for D-PIC

to view your results.

To view your results, press the B button. To save your results as your new Best, press the A button once to display , then press the B
button to confirm. Note: Saving a run as your new Best run will overwrite (erase) your previous best run. D-PIC will automatically

save/overwrite your last run file each time you make a new pass. To view your best run, press the A button until is displayed and then
press the B button to view. To view the difference between your last run and your best run, press the A button until is displayed and
then press enter to view. To exit to Real Time mode, press the A button until is displayed, then press the B button to confirm, or press

the EXIT button.

You may view results at any time by entering 0-60 Mode and then pressing the C button to display results.
When is displayed 0-60 mode may be exited prior to beginning acceleration by pressing the EXIT button. 0-60 mode will time out and
return to Real Time mode if acceleration is not started 1 minute after is displayed.

is displayed or you will obtain false readings.

to indicate mode has

C.) 60-0 MPH Mode – To select 60-0 MPH Mode, press the MODE button until is displayed. Make sure the vehicle is at a

complete stop at the beginning of your course, and then press the ENTER button to confirm. Display will show to indicate mode has

been entered. Do not move vehicle while is displayed or you will obtain false readings.

During 60-0 MPH mode, D-PIC will determine your vehicle’s 60-0 MPH braking distance in feet. You will need to accelerate your vehicle from 0

to 60 MPH and then safely bring your vehicle to a stop for D-PIC to make these calculations.

Once is displayed and LED bar lit, accelerate your vehicle to 60 MPH. During acceleration, D-PIC will display increasing MPH. When

slightly more than 60 MPH has been reached, gauge will flash LED bar and display . At this time, bring your vehicle to 0 MPH in a

controlled fashion for D-PIC to calculate your braking distance.

is displayed on the D-PIC will cause no results to be calculated and displayed.

When 0 MPH has been reached, D-PIC will display followed by your results for 60-0 MPH braking distance. The result is displayed in

o view your results again, press the B button. T

feet. T

press the B button to confirm.

automatically save/overwrite your last run file each time you make a new pass. To view your best run, repeatedly press the A button until

is displayed and then press the B button to view. To view the difference between your last run and your best run, press the A button

until is displayed and then press enter to view. To exit to Real Time mode, press the A button until is displayed then press the B

button to confirm, or just press the EXIT button.

ou may view results at any time by entering 60-0 Mode and then pressing the C button to display results.

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60-0 mode may be exited prior to beginning acceleration by pressing the EXIT button. 60-0 mode will time out and return to Real Time mode if

acceleration is not started 1 minute after is displayed.

Note: Saving a run as your new Best run will overwrite (erase) your previous best run. D-PIC will

o save your results as your new Best, press the A button once to display

Note: Y

ou must reach or exceed 60 MPH, stopping the vehicle before

, then

D.) Horsepower Mode – Note: In order to obtain the most accurate numbers possible from this mode it will be necessary to

input precise vehicle weight with driver under the V

weight will result in false calculations, see Vehicle Weight under Set Up for more information.

MODE button until is displayed. Make sure the vehicle is at a complete stop at the beginning of your course, and then press the ENTER

button to confirm. Display will show to indicate mode has been entered.

When the display reads lightly accelerate your vehicle through first gear. Shift smoothly between gears at approximately halfway to

redline. When you have reached 2nd gear (ideally starting at about 2k RPM), accelerate under full throttle up to but not exceeding your

s engine redline. Once redline has been reached in 2nd gear let of

vehicle’

ehicle Weight section under Set Up mode. Failure to enter a correct vehicle

To select Horse Power Mode, press the

f the accelerator and safely bring the vehicle to a stop to view your