Dakota ION-16 User Manual

ION-16 DIGITAL CLOCK

Wiring:

RED - connect to fused, switched 12 volt power. (An accessory terminal will work for this.)
ORANGE - connect to fused, constant battery power.
BLUE - Night Dimming: connect to the head light switch.
BLACK - connect to a main ground location

Mounting:

The gauge requires an oval hole 1-7/16” high x 3-1/16” wide. It should be inserted into the opening from the
front and the 2 L-clamps will be installed from the back. Tighten a nut on each of the L-clamps so that the gauge is
secure. Gauge depth to the back of the case is 1”. Gauge depth including the mounting studs is 1-7/8”.

Operation:

The gauge needs the red, orange, and black wires connected to operate. The red wire should have
switched 12 volt power from an ACC. point on the fuse panel. The orange wire should have constant 12 volt power.
The black wire should be connected to a good ground point. When the blue wire has 12 volts, it will dim the display
for night viewing.

Setting the time:

Using a small, thin object such as a toothpick or pin, press “set” buttons through front lens access holes.
The access holes are on the left and right sides of the lens. Left “set” button advances hours, right “set” button
advances minutes. Each time that you make a change to either the hours or minutes, the seconds are reset to
zero.

Adjusting the accuracy:

The clock is accurate to +/-2 minutes a month as it is sent. It can be tuned for better accuracy if desired.
Press and hold both of the set buttons for several seconds. The clock will display “C 0”. The “C” indicates that it is
in the calibration mode and the second number is the current calibration value. The calibration value indicates the
number of seconds to add or subtract each day. The clock can be adjusted from +7 sec/day to -7 sec/day.
Press the minute set button to change the cal value. Press the hour set button to return to normal clock operation.

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Troubleshooting guide.

Problem Possible cause Solution
Clock will not light up Red wire does not have Connect to a location that has power
power. when the key is on.
Orange wire does not have Connect to a location that has power
power. all of the time.
Black wire is not getting Connect ground t o a di fferent location.
a good ground.
Power is reversed. Connect bl ack to negative ground, red and
orange to +12V power.
Clock is damaged. Return clock for repair. (see inst ructions)
Clock will not turn off when The red and orange wires Connect the red to switched power, the
the key is off. are reversed. orange to constant power.
Clock lights up, but does Loose connection on orange Reconnect orange wire.
not read correctly. power wire.
Poor ground c onnection. Move ground to different location
Time is not set. Set ti me. (see instruct i ons )
Clock is damaged. Return clock for repair. (see inst ructions)
Clock will not keep tim e. Orange wire does not have Connect to a location that has power when
constant power. the key is on or off.
Loose connection on orange Reconnect orange wire.
power wire.
Poor ground c onnection. Move ground to different location
Clock will not dim. B l ue wire is not connected Check wiring c onnections.
correctly.
Clock remains dim at all Blue wire is getting power Connect blue wire to locati on t hat only
times. all of the time. has power when the headlights are on.
Bat tery is very low. Recharge or replace vehicle battery.
Clock is damaged. Return clock for repair. (contact factory)

SERVICE AND REPAIR

questions or problems you may be having installing one of our products. Please read through the Troubleshooting Guide. There, you will find the solution to most
problems.

Should you ever need to send the unit back for repairs, please call our technical support line, [phone], to request a Return Merchandise Authorization
number. Package the product in a good quality box along with plenty of packing material. Ship the product by UPS or insured Parcel Post. Be sure to include the

RMA number on the package, and include a complete description of the problem with RMA number, your full name and address (street address preferred), and a
telephone number where you can be reached during the day. Any returns for warranty work must include a copy of the dated sales receipt from your place of purchase.
Send no money. We will bill you after repair.

DAKOTA DIGITAL offers complete service and repair of its product line. In addition, technical consultation is available to help you work through any

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