Auto Meter 6013 User Manual
Race Dash
Users Guide
Part No. 2650-1474-00
Preface
Preface
Congratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of the Race Dash Display from
Auto Meter.
This system will give you a wealth of information to enable you
to obtain the maximum safe performance from your vehicle.
Purpose of this manual
This manual will help you install and use your Auto Meter Race
Dash Display. It explains how to set up and configure the system
for your vehicle.
Units of Measure
Units used in the various display parameters are shown in the
following table.
Parameter Type Units
Speed MPH
Temperature ºF
Wheel Circumference Inches
Pressure PSI
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Preface
Related Products From Auto Meter
If you need information about other Auto Meter products, these
can be obtained from Auto Meter or from your local Auto Meter
dealer. Products available from Auto Meter include:
• Tachometers
• Playback Tachometers
• Speedometers
• Boost Gauges
• Analog Sensors
• Digital Sensors
• Data Logging Systems
• Display and Logging Systems
• Display and Analysis Software
Please visit www.autometer.com
for a complete listing.
Who to Contact at Auto Meter in Case of
Difficulty
Auto Meter and its approved distributors provide a
comprehensive Technical Help service to assist with your
inquiries. Contact Auto Meter toll free at 866-248-6357 for
technical support or email us at service@autometer.com.
You may also visit us on the web at www.autometer.com
accessories, instructions, view FAQ’s and for installation tech
tips.
Auto Meter ® is a registered trademark of Auto Meter Products Inc.
Information in this publication is subject to change without notice and does not represent
a commitment on the part of Auto Meter. No responsibility is accepted for error or
omission. Copyright © 2009 Auto Meter Products Inc
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Contents
Contents
Preface i
Related Products From Auto Meter ii
Who to Contact at Auto Meter in Case of Difficulty ii
Contents iii
Chapter 1. Introducing the Display System 1
How to Use this Manual 2
Chapter 2. Getting Started 3
The Display Module 4
Wiring Harness 4
Connecting the Components 5
Chapter 3. Operating the Display System 6
Switching the Display System On 6
Changing the Display Layers 6
Peak Values (Tell Tales) 9
Alarms 11
Lap Times 13
Gear Shift Light 14
Making a Recording 14
Playback Menu 15
Replaying the Recorded Data 16
Chapter 4. Configuring the Display System 17
System Configuration Mode 17
Leaving Configuration mode 20
Chapter 5. Installing the Display System 21
Who can install the Display System? 21
Tools Needed to Install the Display System 21
Preconfigured Display Systems 21
Fitting the Display Module 22
Switches 23
Warning Lights 24
Engine Speed (RPM) Measurement 24
Connecting the Display System to the Ignition System 25
Pressure Sensors 27
Temperature Sensors 28
VSS Pulse Amplifier Interface 29
Lap Timing Sensor (optional) 33
Trackside Infra-Red Lap Beacon (optional) 34
Wiring harness 35
Checks and Alarms 36
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Chapter 6. Troubleshooting 37
Appendix A. Template for the Display Module 44
Appendix B. Wiring Harness Diagram 46
Appendix C. Summary of Switch Functions 47
Appendix D. Service and Support 48
Service 48
12 Month Limited Warranty 49
Index 50
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Chapter1. Introducing the Display Systems
Chapter 1. Introducing the Display
System
The Auto Meter Race Dash Display System monitors and
displays a range of values, known as performance parameters,
needed for effective car and driver management in most
competitive situations.
The system combines an analog tachometer with a digital display
for the following performance parameters:
• Engine speed (RPM)
• Oil pressure
• Oil temperature
• Water Temperature
• Fuel Pressure
You can view the peak values (tell-tales) for all the parameters.
The system provides a range of warning messages based on
preset alarm values for the following performance parameters:
• Oil pressure
• Oil temperature
• Water temperature
You can enable or disable the warning system for each parameter
individually.
You can redefine the preset alarm value for each parameter to a
value that is more suitable for your vehicle.
The system provides a shift light that illuminates above a RPM
value that you define for your vehicle.
• Battery Voltage
• Wheel speed
• Lap times up to 45
minutes
• Fuel pressure
• Battery voltage
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Chapter 1. Introducing the Display Systems
How to Use this Manual
Auto Meter recommends that you unpack and connect the
components in the system before you install it in your vehicle.
This will enable you to familiarize yourself with operating the
display and configuring it for the vehicle in which you intend to
install it.
This manual starts by taking you through the process of setting
up the system before installation, operating the digital display,
configuring the system, setting the alarm values and installing it
in the vehicle. By the end of Chapter 2, you will have set up the
system so that you will be assured that it is functioning normally.
You can then read Chapter 3 and practice using its functions.
Chapter 4 takes you through configuring it for your vehicle.
Chapter 5 explains how to install it in the vehicle and Chapter 6
provides a set of trouble-shooting guidelines.
A template for the Race Dash dashboard cut-out is provided in
Appendix A and a schematic diagram of the wiring harness is in
Appendix B.
Please note that this manual does not attempt to explain how to
interpret or use the information from the Race Dash as this is
very specific to the type of vehicle in which it is installed and the
type of competition in which the vehicle is engaged.
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Chapter 2. Getting Started
Chapter 2. Getting Started
This chapter guides you through the initial unpacking and setting
up of the equipment for pre-installation checks and
familiarization with its operation.
Standard Race Dash Display System Items
The Race Dash Display System is supplied with the following
standard components
Quantity Description
1 Display Module with 2 mounting brackets
1 Wiring Harness
2 Pressure Sensors
2 Temperature Sensors
4 Switches (supplied with and to be connected to the wiring harness)
1 Pulse Amplifier for VSS input
Optional Race Dash Display System Items
The Race Dash Display System can be used with the following
optional components:
Quantity Description
1 Infra-red Lap Time Receiver (model # 5266)
1 Infra-red Lap Time Beacon (model # 5267)
1 External Shift Light (model # 9580)
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Chapter 2. Getting Started
The Display Module
The Display Module consists of an analog tachometer and a
digital display panel.
The Display Module is connected to a variety of sensors by a
wiring harness. The wiring harness has a 19-way military
connector for connection to the Display Module.
Wiring Harness
Each of the wires in the harness is labeled.
Labels on Short Cables Connection To
REG 5 volt regulator stub
S1 to S4 Switches 1 to 4
WS Wheel speed sensor
LAP Lap timing sensor
SL Shift light
AL Alarm warning light
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Labels on Long Cables Connection To
ES Engine speed (RPM)
OT Oil temperature sensor
WT Water temperature sensor
OP Oil pressure sensor
F Fuel pressure sensor
B + Battery Positive
B - Battery Negative (Ground)
Connecting the Components
1. Connect the wiring harness to the display module.
2. Connect the four switches to the cables labeled S1 to S4.
3. Connect each of the sensors that you have purchased to the
appropriate wire in the wiring harness, as shown above.
4. Connect a 12v DC power supply to the power input cable.
5. Switch on the 12v DC power supply.
The Display Module should start up with an alarm signal
indicating low oil pressure.
This is normal in this environment.
You can now proceed to familiarize yourself with operating the
Display Module.
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Chapter 3. Operating the Display System
Chapter 3. Operating the Display System
This chapter takes you through the operation of the system so
that you can familiarize yourself with its use before you install it
in the vehicle.
Switching the Display System On
You will have switched the system on already if you have
followed the instructions in the previous chapter and have just
set the system up for the first time before installing it.
When installed in the vehicle, the system is switched on when
you switch the ignition on.
When the power is first switched on, the digital display will
immediately show a "Low Oil P" warning and the alarm light
will come on. The tachometer will reset itself by moving the
needle until it touches the stop-pin and then moving it back to
the zero RPM position. Press Switch 2 or Switch 3 to clear the
warning message from the display.
The digital display panel and the analog dial face are always
backlit when the system is switched on
If none of these actions occurs when you switch on, switch off
the power to the system and consult the section on
troubleshooting in this manual.
Changing the Display Layers
The digital display can show separate sets of parameters and
their values on the various display layers.
Each of the display layers can be displayed in turn by pressing
Switch 3. Press switch 3 when the last display layer is being
displayed in order to return to the first display layer. The Display
System will remember which display layer was showing when
the unit was switched off and will redisplay that layer at powerup.
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Displ ay Layer 1
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Display layer 1 shows:
• Water Temperature (WATER)
• Oil Temperature (OIL T)
• Current speed (SPEED)
• Oil Pressure (OILP)
Press Switch 3 to change the display to layer 2.
Displ ay Layer 2
Display layer 2 shows:
• Battery voltage (BATT)
• Oil Temperature (OIL T)
• Fuel Pressure (FUELP)
• Oil Pressure (OILP)
Press Switch 3 to change the display to layer 3.
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Displ ay Layer 3
Display layer 3 shows:
• Lap number of the last completed lap
• Lap time for the last completed lap
• Lap number of the fastest lap
• Fastest lap time (BEST)
Press Switch 3 to change the display to layer 4.
Displ ay Layer 4
Display layer 4 shows
• Fastest lap time
• Running time from the start of the current lap
Press Switch 3 to change the display back to layer 1.
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Peak Values (Tell Tales)
The system can display the peak values (sometimes called ‘telltales’) that have been recorded during a run for all the monitored
parameters.
Peak values are updated only when the engine speed has
exceeded its "gate value" for RPM for at least one second. This
allows the values to stabilize. Blipping the engine may not be
enough to update the peak values. The gate value is a predefined
RPM value that is used to control when the system updates the
peak values. This is to prevent abnormal peak values from being
recorded when, for example, the engine is either not running, is
idling or is being warmed up.
The system stores either a maximum or a minimum value as the
peak value, depending on the parameter, as follows:
Parameter Type of Peak Value Gated to RPM
Engine Speed (RPM) Maximum Yes
Oil Temperature Maximum Yes
Water Temperature Maximum Yes
Oil Pressure Minimum Yes
Fuel Pressure Minimum Yes
Battery Voltage Minimum Yes
Wheel Speed Maximum Yes
Displaying the Peak Values
Press and hold Switch 1 to show the peak values for the
parameters currently being displayed. Release the switch to
return to the normal display.
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Resetting the Peak Values
You can reset all of the peak values, except the fastest lap time,
manually. All peak values are reset at the same time. If the
engine is running at or above its gate value when the peak
values are reset, they are set to the current value of each
performance parameter.
To reset the peak values:
• Press and hold Switch 1 to display the peak values.
• While holding Switch 1, press and hold Switch 3.
• With Switch 3 held down, you will see the display revert to
the current values. The new peak values that are stored are
those being displayed when you release Switch 3.
If the engine is running below its gate value, the peak values are
not reset to the current values but are set to the values in the
following table:
Parameter New Peak Value
Engine RPM 0 RPM
Wheel speed 0 MPH
Oil Pressure 999.9 PSI
Fuel Pressure 99.99 PSI
Oil Temperature 0ºF
Water Temperature 0ºF
Battery Voltage 26.0V
Peak Value Memory
The peak values are stored in a memory that is powered by an
internal back-up battery. They remain stored in this memory
when the external power source is disconnected from the system.
The system needs to be returned to Auto Meter every 4-5 years
for the internal battery to be changed. An alarm is triggered when
the power from this battery drops below a safe level and the
warning “MEM BATT” is displayed.
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Alarms
The Display System has built-in warnings to alert the driver
when certain parameters either exceed or fall below their alarm
values. For example, a warning is signalled if the fuel pressure
falls below its alarm value or if the oil temperature rises above its
alarm value. You can adjust the preset alarm levels when you
configure the Display System. See Chapter 4, Configuring the
Display System in this manual.
Some of the warnings (see the following table) are triggered only
while the engine speed exceeds its "gate value" for RPM for at
least one second. Blipping the engine should not be enough to
trigger a warning. The gate value is a predefined RPM value that
is used to control when the system is to trigger a warning. This
is to prevent abnormal warnings from being triggered when, for
example, the engine is either not running, is idling or is being
warmed up.
(The oil pressure alarm will come on at power-up until the
engine is started and pressure exceeds the threshold set for the
alarm.)
The Display System has the following built-in alarms:
Parameter Alarm is triggered when the: Gated to RPM
Oil Temperature Current value exceeds the preset
value
Water Temperature Current value exceeds the preset
value
Oil Pressure Current value drops below the
preset value
Fuel Pressure Current value drops below the
preset value
Battery Voltage Current value drops below the
preset value
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
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