Defi Link VSD Concept User Manual

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Deﬁ-LinkDisplayVSDCONCEPT

OperationManual

NipponSeikiCo.,Ltd.

Before Installation(for installation personnel)

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Carefully consider the installation location and driver's operation of the product before installation. Be sure not to install the unit where it could fall. Im to fall and dama

o not disassemble or modify this product. Such actions can not only damage or destroy the product

ut will also void the warrant

Ensure that the vehicle will remain stationary and turn off the engine before installing this product. Failure to do so could result in a fire, and could make the vehicle move durin

o not perform installation of this product immediately after the engine has been switched off. The engine and

exhaust s

Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal prior to installation of this product. Failure to do so could result in a fire caused by an electrical short circuit

Take care not to install this product in a way that interferes with safety equipment such as seat belts and air ba systems or vehicle operation equipment such as engine controls, steering wheel or brake systems. Interference with normal o

Ensure that the wiring of this product does not have an adverse impact on the other wiring of the vehicle. An controlling devices or other electronic components of the vehicle could be damaged

Use a solderless connector or similar device for wiring connections and make sure connections are insulated. In areas where there could be tension or sudden impacts on the wirin

ther shock

Please keep children and infants away from the installation area. Children may swallow small parts or be injured in other wa

eration of the vehicle can result in an accident or fire

e the vehicle or cause serious danger by impeding drivin

stem are extremely hot at this time and can cause burns if touched

nt material. Accidental shorts can

er installation or operation could cause the product

disassemble

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, safeguard the wiring with corrugated tubing or

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This product is designed for use on 12V vehicles. Do not install this product on vehicles with 24V system

ear gloves to avoid burns when soldering and cuts when working with wirin

hen the negative (-) battery terminal is disconnected, equipment such as clocks and audio components havin com

onent to reset data after installation of this product

internal memory may lose their memory data. Follow the operation manual of each

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After installation is complete, return this operation manual to the customer along with the warrant

About Installation and Operation(for customer and installation personnel

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Please have this product installed by the retail store or dealer where it was purchased. Installation by the customer

will void the warrant

In order to ensure safe driving, check the information on this display only for short periods of time. Looking at the

displa

from the unit. If such a condition occurs, contact the sales outlet or installation

the indication of vehicle's ori

connector of Defi-Link Control Unit II Misconnection could dama

Link Control Unit

for long periods of time could distract adequate attention from the road and result in an accident

iscontinue use of this product if nothing is displayed, water gets into the unit, or smoke or a strange odor comes

ersonnel as soon as possible.

ontinued use while the condition exists could result in an accident or fire

o not operate during drivin

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Information other than speed and engine speed is not displayed if this product is not connected to Defi-Link System The speedometer and tachometer display of this product are for reference purposes only. Please drive according to

inally equipped instruments

This product can be used only on 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 cylinder vehicles with 4 cycle engine. It cannot be used on diesel

hen this product is linked to Defi-Link System, connect the LINK connector of D.C.Unit and the METER OUTPUT1

or the METER connector of Defi-Link Control Unit) with the meter wire.

e the product

hen this product is linked to Defi-Link system, the tachometer signal must be input to Defi-Link Control Unit II(or

efi-Link Control Unit). Set the number of cylinders of Defi-Link Control Unit II(or Defi-Link Control Unit

ata on boost and intake manifold pressure cannot be displayed

hen this product is linked to Defi-Link System, be sure to follow the instructions for Defi-Link Control Unit II(or Defi

o not pull the wires out of connectors by forcefully. The connectors may be broken and the wires may be cut.

hen pulling out the wires, press the lock firmly and unclip the locks of connectors

Installation (for installation personnel)

When the Defi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT is used WITHOUT a connection to the Defi-Link System

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Carefully read the "Before Installation" and "About Installation and Operation" sections of the manual concerning installation and operation. Then install the product properl result in the product fallin

from its position or damage to the vehicle

hen installing the display, be sure to follow the instructions for Defi-Link Control Unit II(or Defi-Link Control Unit

and safely. Installation in an unsuitable location or improper installation can

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●Do not pull the wires out of connectors forcefully. The connectors and the

wires may be broken. When pulling out the wires, press the lock firmly and unclip the locks of connectors.

Power supply wire（2 1/2ft, 75cm）

Red：Battery(To 12V battery wire） Orange：IGN(To 12V wire when ignition on) Black：GND(To ground, negative

battery terminal） White：+I LM(To 12V wire when small light on)

※When this product is used without a

connection to the Defi-Link System, the white wire is not necessary to be connected. Insulate it.

5Pins(1pin is vacant.)

■When the Defi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT is used WITHOUT a connection to the Defi-Link System

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Caution

How to branch signal wire using solderless connector

wire from vehicle

Insert wire of attached parts.

Speed & tacho signal wir

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：Speed signal

Blue：Tacho signal

Engine computer unit(ECU) or ignition primary coil

※When connected to Defi-Link System,

do not connect the blue wire but insulate it.

2Pins

（6 3/5ft, 2ｍ）

Tachometer signal wir

Blue：Tacho signal

Engine computer unit(ECU) or ignition primary coil

2Pins(1Pin is vacant.)

（4 3/5ft, 2ｍ）

Defi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT Wiring DiagramDefi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT Wiring Diagram

Power supply wireSpeed & tacho signal wire

Display film

DIM sensor

Display unit

D.C.Unit

１：Connect the power supply wire to the wiring of vehicle.(A-１）２：Connect the other side of the power supply wire to DC SOURCE of D.C.Unit.

※There are two DC SOURCE connectors. Both connectors are usable.

３：Connect the speed & tacho signal wire(green & blue wires) to speed and tacho signal wire of the engine computer

unit(ECU) with solderless connectors.(A-２）

４：Connect the other side of the speed & tacho signal wire to SPEED&TACHO of D.C.Unit.

※In the case where this product is connected to Defi-Link System afterward, connect the white wire of the power

supply wire to the illumination wire(12V wire when small lamp is on) and then connect the tacho signal wire to Defi-Link Control Unit II(or Defi-Link Control Unit).

■When the Defi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT is used WITH a connection to the Defi-Link System

When the Defi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT is used WITH a connection to the Defi-Link System

※These procedures are applicable on condition that Defi-Link Control Unit II(or Defi-Link Control Unit) and the power

supply wire have been installed.

Defi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT and Defi-Link System Wiring Diagram

Display Film

Defi-Link Meter BF

Tachometer signal wire

sensor wires

Defi-Link Control Unit II (or Defi-Link Control Unit)

METER OUTPUT2

Speed & Tacho signal wire ※Do not connect the blue wire(tacho signal).

Power supply link wire

METER OUTPUT1

Defi-Link Display

Power supply wire

Defi-Link Display

VSD CONCEPT

D.C.Unit

DIM sensor

Defi-Link Display

VSD CONCEPT

Display unit

Display wire

Defi-Link Display

Defi-Link Meter

１：Disconnect the previously connected power supply wire from Defi-Link Control Unit II(or Defi-Link Control Unit). ２：Connect the disconnected power supply wire to DC SOURCE of D.C.Unit.

There are two DC SOURCE connectors. Both connectors are usable.

※

３：Connect DC SOURCEs of Defi-Link Control Unit II(or Defi-Link Control Unit) and D.C.Unit using the attached power

supply link wire.

４：In the case where a meter wire is already connected to METER OUTPUT１ of Defi-Link Control Unit II(or METER of

Defi-Link Control Unit), disconnect the meter wire.(If METER OUTPUT1 of Defi-Link Control Unit II is not in use, skip the next procedure and go to 6.)

５：Connect the disconnected meter wire to LINK of D.C.Unit. ※There are three LINK connectors. All three connectors are usable. ６：Connect METER OUTPUT 1 of Defi-Link Control Unit II and LINK of D.C.Unit using the attached meter wire.(Connect

METER of Defi-Link Control Unit and LINK of D.C.Unit with the attached meter wire.)

※There are three LINK connectors. All three connectors are usable. ７：Connect the attached tachometer signal wire(blue) to the tacho signal wire of engine computer unit（ECU) using the

attached solderless connector. In the case where a tachometer signal wire(blue) is already connected to D Control Unit II(or

Defi-Link Control Unit), skip this procedure. Leave the tachometer signal wire(blue) and go to 9.

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８：Connect the other side of tachometer signal wire to TACHO of Defi-Link Control Unit II(or Defi-Link Control Unit).

※Be sure to connect the tachometer signal wire(blue) to TACHO of Defi-Link Control Unit II(or Defi-Link Control

Unit). If it is connected to only D.C.Unit, the engine speed will not be displayed.

９：Connect the green wire of speed & tacho signal wire(speed signal) to the speed signal wire of engine computer

unit(ECU) using the attached solderless connector.

※The blue wire of the speed & tacho signal wire is not necessary to be wired. Insulate and bind up the wire so as

not to interfere with driving.(A-２)

１０：Connect the other side of the speed & tacho signal wire to SPEED＆TACHO of D.C.Unit.

STEP２ Check Wiring

１：Connect the display wire of Defi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT to DISPLAY UNIT of D.C.Unit. ２：Check that all the wires are properly connected. ３：Turn on the ignition of vehicle and make sure the display is lighted.（The display looks inverted on the display unit.）４：If the display is lighted, go to the next step. If not, go back to STEP1(WIRING) and rewire.

STEP３ Applying the Display Film

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isplay must be projected on the bottom 5in(130mm) of the windshield. Consult with customer about the place of displa vehicle safety in your district. The display is viewable even without the display film. The transmittance of the display film is about 45%. We are not responsible for an Please follow the local re

２：Position the display unit and the display film in place. Mark a corner of display film with adhesive tape. ３：Separate the display film from the backing paper using adhesive tape as shown in the following figure. ４：Spray a mixture of water(150ml:5oz) and mild detergent(1 or 2drops) on the windshield and the display film. Attach the

film to the windshield in a longitudinal direction.

５：Gently squeeze out water and air bubbles under the film using a spatula. Wipe extra water with tissue.

projection. Attach the display unit in a location which will not hinder driving. Comply with the law concernin

damage or problems arising from the use of the display film applied on the windshield.

ulations as for attaching the display film

ipe off tarnish and stain on the windshield

※Dismount the display unit for a time to protect it from getting wet. Spread a towel on the instrument panel.

Display film

Adhesive tape

Display film

※Do not expose D.C.Unit and Defi-Link Control Unit II(or Defi-Link Control Unit) to direct sunlight.

Display unit

D.C.Unit

Defi-Link Control UnitⅡ

(or Defi-Link Control Unit)

under 5in (130mm)

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STEP４ Installation of Display Unit and DIM Sensor

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Improper installation could cause the product to fall and damage the vehicle or cause serious danger by impeding drivin

Attach the display unit in a location which will not hinder drivin

Make sure that both the display unit and D.C.Unit are firmly attached.

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hen leaving car under the direct sunlight, cover the display unit with a white cloth. It prevents the unit from deterioration

efore attaching units using double-sided tape, make sure they are clean

Tighten temporarily the bracket A and the display unit using a Phillips screwdriver and adjust the

rotative direction.

racket A can be attached to the display unit in any direction(upside down, front/back). Determine

the location of the display unit where the display is the most clearly projected on the windshield.

２：Tighten temporarily Bracket B and the display unit to adjust the angle using an Allen wrench.(B-2）

３：Identify the location and angle the display unit on the instrument panel. Then fully tighten Bracket A

where the display is clearly projected on the windshield.

４：Connect the DIM sensor to the connector on the backside of display unit. ５：Dismount the display unit from Bracket B. Attach Bracket B on the instrument panel using double-

sided tape. Bend Bracket B fitting to the form of instrument panel. Set Bracket B using sheet-metal screws(commercialy available).

６：Fit the display unit into Bracket B and fully tighten. ７：Attach the DIM sensor to the side of display unit towards the direction of movement using double-

sided tape.(B-３）

※To perceive the anterior brightness, the sensor must not be interrupted by wipers and things.

Bracket Ａ

Bracket Ｂ

Back

※Use double-sided ta

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D.C.Unit

Bracket B

DIM sensor

Bracket Ｂ

DIM sensor

After the installation is done, the next step is the set-up of functions. Please refer to the backside of this manual. The quick reference chart for the set-up is printed on the inside of the package.

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If operation of the product seems unusual, inspect the product to confirm that there is no malfunction. If an o

erational problem has occurred, it could result in an accident

In addition to a general inspection of the product, use the following table to confirm proper operation of the unit. If the

operational problem does not appear in the followin

table, contact the installation personnel

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oes not displa

The engine speed is not displa

ed correctl

The speed is not displayed correctl

The auto dimmer m on, but the display is dark

r thebrightness of the

displa

doesn't change

oes not carry out the

closin

mode

The product is connected to the Defi-Link S the s

eed is not recorded

witching of the unit

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mination is not

interlocked with switchin th

stem, but

illumination

Possible Caus

iring of the power supply wire or the

displa

wire is improper

iring of the tachometer signal wire is

wrong.

○Setting of the number of cylinders is

wrong(D.C.Unit/Defi-Link Control Unit II/Defi-Link Control Unit).

○LINK of D.C.Unit and METER OUTPU

of Defi-Link Control Unit II

○The tachometer signal wire is not

connected to Defi-Link Control Unit II Defi-Link Control Unit (in the case that the

roduct is connected to the Defi-Link

stem

iring of the speed signal wire is

wron

etting of the speed pulse is wron

TheIM sensor is not connect

○The front of the DIM sensor is

obstructed.

○Th

the settin

The wiring of the red line of the power suppl

The REC button is pressed when the vehicle is sto

The condition is normal

immer m

of the illumination control

wire is wron

orrective Actio

Check wiring as per instructions in this manual

Check the number of cylinders as per instructions in this manual

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onnect LINK of D.C.Unit and METER OUTPUT1 of Defi-Link Connect the tachometer signal wire to Defi-Link

ntrol Unit II(or Defi-Link Control Unit).

Check wiring as per instructions in this manual Check the speed pulse as per instructions in this

anual

Connect the DIM sensor as per instructions in this

nual Attach the DIM sensor in a position without an obstruction which interrupts the front of the sensor Reset the illumination control setting as per in

Check wiring as per instructions in this manual

Press the REC button when the vehicle is movin

witching of D.C.Unit illumination is interlocked

with turnin

Defi-Link Control Unit II manual, or

ontrol Unit II using the meter wire

in this manual

on/off the ignition

Operation(for customer)

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1.Set-Up Mode(Screen for setting units and display data parameters)

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e sure to make preparatory settings. The unit will not operate properly without settings being made et up while the vehicle is stopped

hen changing the factory settings shown below, pressing the SET UP(ENTER) button for more than 2 seconds after the

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the SELECT▽ or BAR SELECT▲ buttons are pressed. When adjustment of a particular setting is needed, press the

ENTER button. To quit the set-up mode, press the SET UP(ENTER) button for more than 2 seconds.

mode has completed will bring up the setting mode for units. In set-up mode, the item to be set changes each time

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Number of Cylinder

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①Setting of Units

Press ENTER button when the following figure is displayed. Use units

（kPa、℃、km/h or PSI、°F、MPH）, then press ENTER to set the desired units.

Set-up mode Units setting

Factory Settin

ater Temp. 40

Oil Temp. 6

104F

140F

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Illumination Contro

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SELECT/BAR SELECT button to select

Factory Settin

Man

ater Temp. 8

Oil Temp. 10

176F

212F

②Setting of Speed Pulse

Press ENTER button when the following figure is displayed. Use SELECT/BAR SELECT button to select the speed pulse number, then press ENTER button to set the selection.

２４８１６ FREE(Free pulse setting)

Speed pulse setting

Speed pulse number>

<Free

pulse setting

The speed pulse number differs by model of vehicle. Consult your local car dealer if you are not certain of the speed pulse number for your vehicle.

>For vehicles having a speed pulse outside 2, 4, 8, 16 pulse, the speed pulse can be set

by switching to the "FREE" screen by pressing and holding the ENTER button for more than 2 seconds. After the screen changes to pulse set screen(SET.P blinks), press ENTER button while the vehicle is moving at 60km/h or 40MPH.

※Ask fellow passengers to set up. Do not set up at the wheel. ※It may be unable to be adapted for some models of vehicle.

Pulse free setting Hold Speed pulse setting

NOTE: The pulse free setting needs to be done again if units are changed.

NOTE: If the Defi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT is linked with the Defi-Link System, the setting of Defi-

Link Control Unit II(or Defi-Link Control Unit) is prioritized.

NOTE: This function operates when the Defi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT is linked with the Defi-Link

System and the temperature sensor is connected.

Press ENTER button while the vehicle is moving at 60km/h or 40MPH.

NOTE: The pulse free setting needs to be done again if units are changed.

③Setting of Number of Cylinders

Press ENTER button when the following figure is displayed. Use

SELECT/BAR SELECT button to select

the number of cylinders, then press ENTER button to set the selection.

３４５６８

Number of cylinders setting

Set 2 rotary engine at 4 cylinders and 3 rotary engine at 6 cylinders. NOTE: If the Defi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT is linked with the Defi-Link System, the setting of Defi-

Link Control Unit II(or Defi-Link Control Unit) is prioritized.

④Setting of Warm-Up

Press ENTER button when the following figure is displayed. Use

SELECT/BAR SELECT button to select water temperature, oil temperature, or OFF. Then press ENTER button to set the selection. Use SELECT/BAR SELECT button to set the desired temperature. If SELECT/BAR SELECT button is pressed and held, the number is fast-forwarded.

Range of setting

W.TEMP OIL T. OFF

Water temp： 21℃〜120℃(69°F〜248°F) Oil temp： 51℃〜150℃(123°F〜302°F)

Warm-Up setting

NOTE: This function operates when the Defi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT is linked with the Defi-Link

System and the temperature sensor is connected.

⑤Setting of Special Display

If ON is selected, the engine speed is displayed in digital when speed is 0km/h or 0MPH for more than 10 seconds. Press ENTER button when the following figure is displayed. Use SELECT/BAR SELECT button to select ON or OFF.

ON OFF

Special display setting

⑥Setting of Tachometer Warning

NOTE: If the Defi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT is linked with the Defi-Link System, the tachometer

warning2 cannot be set. The setting value of the tachometer warning of Defi-Link Control Unit II(or Defi-Link Control Unit) is applied as a tachometer warning2. Please set up the tachometer warning of Defi-Link Control Unit II(or Defi-Link Control Unit) higher than the tachometer warning1 value. If the value is set lower than the warning1, the warning1 will be invalid.

NOTE: If the Defi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT is linked with the Defi-Link System, the warning buzzer

of Defi-Link Control Unit II cannot be absorbed.

Press ENTER button when the following figure is displayed. Green LED is lighted up. Use SELECT button to up. Use

SELECT/BAR SELECT button to

set the desired warning1 value. Press ENTER again. Green and red LEDs are lighted

set the desired warning2 value. If SELECT/BAR SELECT button

SELECT/BAR

is pressed and held, the number is fast-forwarded.

Range of setting

Tachometer Warning１：1,000RPM〜9,900RPM Tachometer Warning２：larger value than warning1〜9,900RPM

Tachometer Warning setting

Tachometer Warning1 setting

（Green LED lights up.）

NOTE: If the Defi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT is linked with the Defi-Link System, the tachometer

Tachometer Warning2 setting

（Green & red LEDs light up.）

⑦Setting of bar display

Press ENTER button when the following figure is displayed. Use SELECT/BAR SELECT button to select ON or OFF of the bar display.

Bar Display setting

⑧Setting of Warning Buzzer

Press ENTER button when the following figure is displayed. Use SELECT/BAR SELECT button to select ON or OFF of the warning buzzer.

Warning Buzzer setting

NOTE: If the Defi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT is linked with the Defi-Link System, the warning buzzer

of Defi-Link Control Unit II cannot be absorbed.

⑨Setting of Auto Warning

NOTE: This function operates when the Defi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT is linked with the Defi-Link

System and the temperature sensor is connected.

NOTE: This function operates when the Defi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT is linked with the Defi-Link

System.

When the auto dimmer mode is on, the brightness of the display is adjusted automatically. Press ENTER to Select one from three stages of brightness in the auto dimmer mode during the real mode or the peak mode. When the manual dimmer mode is on, the brightness of the display can be set manually at 5 stages in the real mode or the peak mode.

Press ENTER button when the following figure is displayed. Use SELECT/BAR SELECT button to select ON or OFF of the auto warning function.

Auto warning setting

NOTE: This function operates when the Defi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT is linked with the Defi-Link

System.

⑩Setting of Illumination Control

Press ENTER button when the following figure is displayed. Use SELECT/BAR SELECT button to select auto or manual of the dim control mode.

Dim Control setting Auto dimmer modeManual dimmer mode

⑪Setting of Control Output

Press ENTER button when the following figure is displayed. Use water temperature, oil temperature, or OFF. Then press ENTER button to set the selection. Use SELECT/BAR SELECT button to set the desired temperature. If SELECT/BAR SELECT button is pressed and held, the number is fast-forwarded.

W.TEMP OIL T. OFF

Control Output setting

SELECT/BAR SELECT button to select

Range of setting

Water temp：21℃〜120℃(69°F〜248°F) Oil temp：51℃〜150℃(123°F〜302°F)

NOTE: This function operates when the Defi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT is linked with the Defi-Link

System and the temperature sensor is connected.

When the Defi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT is used WITHOUT a connection to the Defi-Link System

２. Opening and Ending Mode

Opening and ending modes are performed after the ignition key is turned on and off.

Opening mode

Ending mode

３. Operation Mode

Illumination control

When the auto dimmer mode is selected in the setting of illumination control, the brightness of display is adjusted automatically depending on the outside light. The brightness can be selected from three stages by pressing the DIM(ENTER) button. When the manual dimmer mode is selected, the brightness of display is fixed. The brightness can be selected from five stages by pressing the DIM(ENTER) button.

DARKBRIGHT

Auto dimmer mode

Manual dimmer mode

■When the Defi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT is used WITHOUT a connection to the Defi-Link System

M-５ M-４ M-３ M-２ M-１

A-L３ A-L２ A-L１

①Real Mode

The actual vehicle speed is displayed digitally and the engine speed is displayed in the bar section. When the engine speed exceeds the warning value set as the tachometer warning1 in the setting of tachometer warning, the green LED lights up. When it exceeds the tachometer warning2, the green and red LEDs blink.

②Peak Mode

Pressing the PEAK button during Real Mode will bring up Peak Mode. Recorded peak values for speed and engine speed will be displayed. Pressing the PEAK button again during Peak Mode will return to Real Mode.

③Peak Reset Mode

During either Real Mode or Peak Mode, the peak values will be reset by pressing and holding the PEAK button for more than two seconds.

④Special Display Mode

If Special Display Mode is turned on in the setting of special display and speed is 0km/h or 0MPH for more than 10 seconds in Real Mode, special display will start. In this mode, the engine speed is displayed digitally. When speed is more than 0km/h or 0MPH or when any button of D.C.Unit is pressed, the display will return to Real Mode.

■When the Defi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT is used WITH a connection to the Defi-Link System

When the Defi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT is used WITH a connection to the Defi-Link System

NOTE: If "MPH,

F, PSI" is selected in the setting of units, data other than the engine speed is not displayed.

NOTE: If "MPH,

F, PSI" is selected in the

setting of units, data other than the engine speed is not displayed.

NOTE: When connected to the Defi-Link System, the PEAK button of the D.C.Unit is unavailable.

※For operations ① through ⑨ shown below, refer to the Operation Manual for Defi-Link Control Unit II(or Defi-

Link Control Unit.

①Real Mode

The actual data on current speed, engine speed, oil pressure, fuel pressure, oil temperature, water temperature, and exhaust temperature is displayed in this mode. Each time the SELECT/BAR SELECT button is pressed, the displays

of the digital and bar section will change in the following order. Data without sensors connected cannot be selected.

Digital Display Section

Bar Display Section

When the engine speed exceeds the warning value set as the tachometer warning1 in the setting of tachometer warning, the green LED lights up. When it exceeds the tachometer warning2, the green and red LEDs blink. The tachometer warning2 cannot be set in the setting of tachometer warning.

Speed Oil temp. Oil press. Fuel press.Exhaust temp.

Engine speed Fuel press.Oil press.

Water temp.

NOTE: If "MPH,

setting of units, data other than the engine speed is not displayed.

°F, PSI" is selected in the

②Peak Mode

By pressing the PEAK button of Defi-Link Control Unit II(or Defi-Link Control Unit) during Real Mode, Peak values are displayed. Displayed data will be changed by pressing SELECT/BAR SELECT button. Pressing the PEAK button again during Peak Mode will return to Real Mode.

Digital Display Section

Bar Display Section

NOTE: When connected to the Defi-Link System, the PEAK button of the D.C.Unit is unavailable.

Speed Maximum Speed Minimum Engine speed

Note)When displaying the speed minimum value, the unit(km/h or MPH) blinks and the

minimum value recorded in Rec Mode is displayed.

Engine speed Fuel press.Oil press.

NOTE: If "MPH,

setting of units, data other than the engine speed is not displayed.

Water temp.

Oil temp.Oil press.Fuel press. Exhaust temp.

°F, PSI" is selected in the

③Peak Reset Mode

When the UP button of the Defi-Link Control Unit II is pressed in Peak Mode(or when the PEAK button of the Defi-Link Control Unit is pressed and held for more than two seconds in any of Real Mode, Peak Mode or Warning Mode), the peak values will be reset.

NOTE: When connected to the Defi-Link System, the PEAK button of the D.C.Unit is unavailable.

④Special Display Mode

I)If the auto warning mode is turned ON in the setting of auto warning

II)If the auto warning mode is turned OFF in the setting of auto warning

⑤Warning Set Mode

Oil Temp.Engine Speed

Pressing the WARN SET button of Defi-Link Control Unit II(or pressing the SELECT button of Defi-Link Control Unit) will bring up Warning Set Mode. To set the warning value, please refer to the operations manual of Defi-Link Control Unit II(or Defi-Link Control Unit).

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※Examples of display

⑥Warning Mode

When current values exceed the values set as warnings by using Defi-Link Control Unit II(or Defi-Link Control Unit) and when disconnection or short circuit of sensor wires or sensors are detected, the screen indicates the warning.

※Priority is given to the tachometer warnings over other warnings. ※Warnings on boost and intake manifold pressure are not indicated. ※The warning on oil pressure is not indicated while the vehicle speed is under 10km/h(6MPH).

I)If the auto warning mode is turned ON in the setting of auto warning

When a current value exceeds the set value, the red LED and the name of the data blink. A buzzer sounds at the same time if warning buzzer is turned on. One minute later, the red LED and the name of the data stop blinking and start lighting and the current warning value is displayed. When several values exceed the warning set values, the latest warning is indicated. Pressing the ENTER button will return to the last display before the indication of warnings. If the value still exceeds the set value, the name of the data will continue to blink.

II)If the auto warning mode is turned OFF in the setting of auto warning

When a current value exceeds the set value, the red LED and the name of the data blink. A buzzer sounds at the same time if warning buzzer is turned on. One minute later, the red LED goes out, the buzzer is stopped, and the name of the data blinks faster. The red LED lights up and a buzzer sounds again if the warning data is selected to display in the digital display section by using the SELECT button. When several values exceed the warning set values, the name of data which is being displayed in the digital display section light up and other names blink.

⑦Self-Diagnosis Function

Disconnection(open) This display means that a wire disruption, disconnection or improper wiring connection has occurred at the sensor or in the sensor wire.

Short circuit This display means that a short circuit has occurred somewhere at the sensor or in the sensor wire.

Serial error This display means that communications between Defi-Link Display VSD CONCEPT and the Defi-Link system have been interrupted.

Setting Error of number of cylinders "x1000RPM" blinks if the number of cylinders of Defi-Link Control Unit II(or Defi-Link Control Unit) is not set or if the METER OUTPUT2 connector of Defi-Link Control Unit II and the LINK connector of D.C.Unit is connected by error.

⑧Rec Mode

NOTE: Even if REC button is pressed in vehicle's stopped condition, the vehicle speed data cannot be

recorded and Rec Mode will turn to Play Mode.

NOTE: Once pause, fast-forward or rewind is performed with Defi-Link Control Unit II(or Defi-Link Control Unit), the

recorded speed data cannot be played back. To play back the speed data, Play Mode needs to be started over again. Operation needs to be performed in vehicle's stopped condition. If the PLAY button is pressed in vehicle's running condition, speed data will not be played back but Play Mode will turn to Rec Mode.

When the vehicle is moving at the speed of 1km/h(1MPH) or more, connected sensor data and the speed data are recorded for a maximum of 3 minutes by pressing the REC button of Defi-Link Control Unit II(or Defi-Link Control Unit). "R" is displayed during recording. Data displayed in the digital and bar display section can be changed by pressing SELECT/BAR SELECT button.

NOTE: Even if REC button is pressed in vehicle's stopped condition, the vehicle speed data cannot be

recorded and Rec Mode will turn to Play Mode.

⑨Play Mode

When the vehicle speed is 0km/h(0MPH), recorded data are displayed by pressing the PLAY button of Defi-Link Control Unit II(or by pressing the PLAY/REC button of DefiLink Control Unit during Peak Mode). "P" is displayed during playing of data. Data displayed in the digital and bar display section can be changed by pressing SELECT/BAR SELECT button.

NOTE: Once pause, fast-forward or rewind is performed with Defi-Link Control Unit II(or Defi-Link Control Unit), the

⑩Warm-Up Mode

This Warm-Up Mode is available when either a water temperature sensor or an oil temperature sensor is

connected to Defi-Link Control Unit II（or Defi-Link Control Unit) and the setting of Warm-Up is completed. After

Opening Mode, Warm-Up Mode starts if the sensor data is below the set value. During this mode, leftmost digital segments are lighted in order. If the displayed data is changed by pressing the SELECT button during

this mode, the unit of temperature blinks(℃/°F). When the temperature reaches the set value, Warm-Up Mode

is completed and returns to Real Mode.

⑪Control Output

This Control Output function is available when either a water temperature sensor or an oil temperature sensor

is connected to Defi-Link Control Unit II（or Defi-Link Control Unit) and the setting of Control Output is

completed.

CONT. OUT of D.C.Unit.

When the temperature reaches the set value, the Control Output signal is read out to the terminal of

aution

o not connect anything to the CONT. OUT connector unless this function is used

Load current of the Control Output is less than 300mA

hen the special display is performed, the Control Output signal is not read out

Any damages to other products connected to the CONT. OUT connector is not covered by the warrant

a)Example on direct hookup of a

warning lamp

Connect to 12V wire when ignition

is on.

b)Example of how to connect a motor by using a relay and how to

load a LED indicator

Connect to 12V wire when ignition is on.

Diode

Lamp

CONT. OUT connector(red)

Relay

Motor

Resistor

LED Indicator

CONT. OUT connector(red)

Simplified Set-up Chart

SET: Setting of units "kPa, ℃, km/h" or "PSI, °F, MPH"

SPEED SET: Setting of speed pulse

PULSE-4: Select the proper speed pulse from 2, 4, 8, and 16.

FREE: Set speed pulse other than 2, 4, 8, or 16.

TACHO-SET: Setting of number of cylinders

ENGINE-4: Select the proper number of cylinders from 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8.

WARM-UP: Setting of warm-up function

SPECIAL: Choose ON or OFF of special display.

TACHO-REV: Setting of warning value for engine speed

TACHO-BAR: Choose ON or OFF of bar display.

WARNING-BUZZER: Choose ON or OFF of buzzer sound.

AUTO-WARNING: Choose ON or OFF of auto warning display.

DIMMER: Choose AUTO or MANUAL of illumination control.

AUTO-DIMMER: Auto dimmer control

MANUAL-DIMMER: Manual dimmer control

AUTO-LEVEL3: Select one from three levels of brightness in auto dimmer mode.

MANUAL-3: Select one from five levels of brightness in manual dimmer mode.

CONTROL-OUT: Setting of control output function

OPEN: Disconnection of wire and/or sensor is detected.

SHORT: Short circuit of wire and/or sensor is detected.

ERROR: Serial error is detected.

Refer to the operation manual for the details.

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