Coretronics TripTek 2500-X Operator's Manual

Motor Coach Trip Computer

Operator’s Manual

MODEL 2500-X

Trademarks Sawtooth Embedded Systems is a registered trademark, and

TripTek is a trademark of Sawtooth Embedded systems.

Sawtooth Embedded Systems
12301 W. Explorer Dr. Suite 126
Boise, ID 83713

Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.triptek.net

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Table of Contents

Overview …………………….……………………………………………………………….1

Description ….………………………………………………………………………………..1

Display ………………………………………………………………………….…………….1

Keypad Keys ………………………………………………………………….……………...2

Operating the TripTek Computer ………………………………….………………………3

Check List Screen …………………………………………………………………………...3

Today Screen ………………………………………………………………….……………..4

Leg Screen …………………………………………………………………………………...5

Trip Screen …………………………………………………………………………....……..5

Coach Data Screen ……………………………………………………………………….…6

Maintenance, Setup & Adjustment Screens …………..……………………………..……7

Maintenance Screen ……………………………..….…..…………………………………..7

Compass Zone Adjustment Screen ………………………………………………………...7

Customer Service Screen …………………………………...……………………………....8

Maintenance Setup Screens ………………………………………………………………...8

Compass Calibration ………………………………………………………………………..9

Operator’s Manual

Series 2500

02/01/02

Overview

TripTek is a trip and coach management computer designed for motorhomes. By receiving data
from multiple sources, i.e. electronic engine computer, compass and temperature sensors
(optional), and other sources, the system collects, analyzes, and saves data in memory and then
displays information on the rear vision monitor.

Description

TripTek is comprised of multiple parts: a keypad, computer (behind dash), compass and
temperature sensors (optional), and utilization of the rear vision monitor for display.

Display

When the ignition is turned on, a pre-trip CHECK LIST is displayed to guide the operator
through a list of items to verify readiness of coach for travel.

To make efficient use of the data collected, and to best serve an actual vehicle trip, the system
offers the operator four separate screens: TODAY, LEG, TRIP, and COACH DATA.

The TODAY screen is designed to give you daily information. It provides miles to scheduled
destination, time to destination, miles traveled, time traveled, average MPG and average MPH.
As an option, it will also give you both inside and outside coach temperature and compass
heading.

The LEG screen is designed to give you information from fill to fill or for a trip. It provides
average MPH, time traveled, miles traveled, gallons used (by engine), average MPG, and road
speed.

The TRIP screen is designed for long term data tracking for a complete trip or longer. It provides
average MPH, hours traveled, miles traveled, gallons used (by engine), average MPG and current
MPG.

The COACH DATA screen is designed to give you both coach and engine/transmission
performance and operational data. It provides gears select & monitor, turbo boost, engine
temperature, transmission temperature, oil pressure, oil temperature and average MPG.

On a second level of screens there will be MAINTENANCE, COMPASS ZONE ADJUSTMENT,
CUSTOMER SERVICE, MAINTENANCE SETUP, COMPASS CALIBRATION.

The MAINTENANCE screen displays when to change ENGINE OIL, ENG. FUEL FILTER,
TRANSMISSION OIL, GENERATOR OIL and GEN. FUEL FILTER.

The COMPASS ZONE ADJUSTMENT screen is used to maintain compass accuracy by state. To
achieve maximum accuracy, it is recommended to change the zone setting when traveling from
state to state.

The CUSTOMER SERVICE screen is to give the operator easy access to the phone numbers and
web page of the coach manufacturer.

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The MAINTENANCE SETUP screen is to set the sequence (miles for engine and hours for
generator) for maintenance.

The COMPASS CALIBRATION screen is for calibration of the compass after its initial
installation or anytime the compass sensor is replaced or relocated.

Keypad Keys

(Maintain rear vision monitor in “on” position to display trip data)

Use the up ___ and down ___ keys to step through each line item of the CHECK LIST.

Use the VIEW key to move out of the CHECK LIST screen and go to the trip data screens.

The VIEW key displays the four screens: TODAY, LEG, TRIP, and COACH DATA. By pressing
this key, with the monitor on, the computer will sequence through the four data screens and one
blank screen. The system is also designed to sequence forward or backward, depending on which
side of the key is pressed. After fifteen minutes with no user activity, data on current screen will go
blank.

The SCREEN key will turn the rear vision image on or off.

Working the VIEW and SCREEN keys together will give you the following options:

Data on picture: The ability to view a data screen and still see the rear vision image.

Data only: View data screen only with a dark background for great contrast.

Picture only: View rear vision image only.

Standby: A dark screen.

The RESET key will zero all or part of the data on the currently viewed screen.

The up ___ and down ___ keys set miles to be traveled today. Holding down a key will scroll
through numbers. This is operational only on the TODAY screen.

To get the second level SCREEN SELECTION screen, push the up ___ and down ___ keys
simultaneously.

SECOND LEVEL

Use VIEW key to change selection.

Use RESET key to select screen.

Use VIEW key to return to TODAY screen (or as noted).

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Operating the TripTek Computer

Model 2500

VIEW

SCREEN

RESET

TripTek

9 JACKS AIR LEV. UP
9 ANTENNA DOWN
9 AIR VENTS CLOSED
ALL DOORS LOCKD
ENGINE MAINT.

CHECK LIST

TODAY NW
OUT 000 qF IN 000 qF
0000 MI TO GO
00:00 TI TO GO

0000.0 MI TRAVLD
00:00 TI TRAVLD

00.0 MPG AVRGE

00.0 MPH AVRGE

Turn the ignition switch ON.

Turn the rear vision monitor ON. Display rear vision picture.

Press the SCREEN key on the keypad to eliminate the rear vision image, if
desired. To re-display the image, press SCREEN

Note: If vehicle is put into reverse, the rear vision system will override the

computer and clear TripTek data from the screen until transmission is
taken out of reverse.

With the above steps completed, the “CHECK LIST” screen will be displayed
on the backup monitor.

There will be multiple screens displaying checklist items.

“CHECK LIST” will only come up when ignition is first turned on.

again.

Press the VIEW key on the keypad. The “TODAY” screen will display on the
backup monitor.

Note: If there is no interaction with the keypad for at least fifteen minutes,

information on the screen will turn off.

0’s on the screen represent the maximum available digits.

Text may precede data on some systems.

Check List Screen

The CHECK LIST screen is designed to give you a list of items to verify readiness of coach for travel.

9 JACKS/AIR LEV. UP
9 ANTENNA DOWN
9 AIR VENTS CLOSED
ALL DOORS LOCKD
ENGINE MAINT.

CHECK LIST

This screen will give you a list of items to check off to insure readiness of coach
for travel.

If a line item is blinking (i.e. “ENGINE MAINT.”), it would imply that service
is required.

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