Trail tech Vapor User Manual

Table of Contents

A Note To You

Precautions

SPECIFICATIONS

Overview

Installation

Measure Wheel Size

Data Setting Mode

Normal Mode Screens

VAPOR FEATURES

Troubleshooting

Glossary of Terms

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A Note to You

Thanks for Buying a Trail Tech Powersport Computer:

Trail Tech powersport computers bring functionality and life to your motor vehicle with high quality and innovation. To ensure you enjoy years of trouble-free operation, this user’s manual contains valuable information about how to operate and maintain your computer properly.

Please read this manual carefully.

Please Record Important Information:

Whenever you call to request service for Vapor, you need to know the date of purchase, dealer’s name, address, and telephone number.

PURCHASE DATE

DEALER NAME

DEALER ADDRESS

DEALER PHONE

Keep this book and sales slip together for future reference.

WARNING:

When using Vapor, follow basic precautions, including the following:

Precautions

• Check relative positions and gap between sensor and magnet periodically.

• Read all instructions before using Vapor.

• Use Vapor only for its intended function.

• To reduce the risk of injury, do not disassemble Vapor or its accessories.

• Vapor can be used in the rain but should not be used underwater.

• Do not leave the main unit in direct sunlight when not riding.

• Do not bend, twist, kink or otherwise abuse the black sensor cable. A damaged cable may produce incorrect readings.

• Do not abuse wires on back of Vapor. The wires carry high voltage power from the vehicles ignition system. Damaged wires may also produce incorrect readings.

• Avoid contact with gasoline, degreasers or other chemical cleaners as they may damage the computer.

REMEMBER TO PAY ATTENTION

TO THE TRAIL WHILE RIDING.

Specifications

FUNCTION

CURRENT SPEED

REVS PER MINUTE

RPM BAR GRAPH

MAXIMUM SPEED

DISTANCE

STOP WATCH

ODOMETER

RIDE TIME

ACCUM. RIDE TIME

12H or 24H CLOCK

LOW BATTERY

TIRE SIZE

ENGINE TEMP

Ambient Temp

SPEED/DISTANCE SENSOR TEMPERATURE SENSORS RPM SENSOR PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

SCREEN DIMENSIONS

DISPLAY

SPD

RPM

Graphical

DST

ODO

ART

00:00:00

RANGE

4 - 299.9 KM/H or M/H

0 - 19999 RPM

0 - 12000 RPM

4 - 399.9 KM/H or M/H

0.0 - 19999 KM or M

0 - 9999 hour 59 min

0.0 - 999999

0 - 9999 hour 59 min

12:59:59 or 23:59:59

About 1 Year Life

0 - 3999 mm

(-30C - 270C) (-22 - 518F)

(-40C - 125C/257F)

Non-contact Magnetic Speed Sensor Ambient and Engine Temp. Sensors Electrical Pulse Sensor

106.93x59.46x23.7mm WxHxD (4.21x2.34x0.93” WxHxD)

78.75 x 28.6mm WXH (3.1 x 1.13” WxH)

Specifications

UNITS

KM/H or M/H

Hours:Minutes

KM or M

Hours:Minutes

H:M:S

2.5 Volts

PRODUCT WEIGHT WHEEL CIRCUMFERENCE OPERATION TEMPERATURE STORAGE TEMPERATURE BATTERY BATTERY LIFE EXTERNAL POWER INPUT

INCREMENTS

0.1 KM/H or M/H

10 RPM

Variable

0.1 KM/H or M/H

1 Second

1 Minute

ACCURACY

+/- 0.1%

3.9 oz. (110 grams) (0.24 lbs.) 0 to 3999 mm 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)

-20°C to 80°C (-4°F to 176°F) 3V CR2032 About 1 Year

9.0-400 VAC/VDC (No polarity requirements.)

Overview

Vapor Computer:

Vapor holds a large amount of information in a small space. There are three buttons for easy navigation, two LED’s for alerts and warnings, and a brightly lit LCD panel for easy viewing.

YELLOW LED

LCD SCREEN

LEFT BUTTON MODE BUTTON RIGHT BUTTON

RED LED

Quickstart Commands:

• <MODE> = Switch between screens in Normal Mode.

• <LEFT> + <MODE> = Reset Trip Data: Maximum Speed, Distance, Ride Time, Stop Watch, Max Engine Temperature, and Max RPM.

• <RIGHT> = Toggle between features in Normal Mode screens.

• <MODE> FOR 3 SEC = Edit Trip Distance (DST) value.

- <LEFT> or <RIGHT> = Increment or scroll distance value.

• <LEFT> <CENTER> + <RIGHT> = Enter Data Setting Mode.

- <MODE> = Move to next data setting screen.

- <LEFT> = Increment or scroll through current data setting.

- <RIGHT> = Move to next digit in data setting mode.

Parts & Features

Backlight:

Vapor is equipped with a backlight for easy viewing during night-time operation.

Using External 12V Power:

• Vapor will light up with all five LED’s.

• Vapor will remain lit as long as it senses wheel movement. After 5 minutes of inactivity Vapor shuts off the backlight. Press any button, roll the wheels, or start the motor power and Vapor will light up again.

• Shift and Temperature LED’s will be enabled.

Using Internal Battery Only:

• Vapor will only stay lit for 3 seconds.

• Vapor’s backlight will light up with 10% power to conserve battery power.

• If the LO symbol is present, the backlight will not turn on. The LO symbol appears when battery voltage drops below 2.45V.

• If ambient temperature is cold (below -5°C) the backlight will not ENGINE TEMP

TO ACTIVATE BACKLIGHT MANUALLY, PRESS If connected to 12V power, press any key to activate the backlight.

Parts & Features

Reset Button:

Use of the Reset Button will erase data for the current ride including clock and trip distance.

RESET

BUTTON

MOUNTING

HOLES

BATTERY

Internal Battery:

Vapor has an internal 3.0V watch type battery (#CR2032). The computer can be run from this battery alone.

To change the battery, unscrew the battery cap on the back of the computer with a coin. Make sure the positive side of the battery is facing up when replaced.

REPLACE WITH BATTERY MODEL NUMBER #CR2032

Installation

Bar Mounting:

Place bolts as shown in picture.

Remember to use provided nuts when placing bolts.

RPM and Temperature Sensors:

Please see model-specific instructions for mounting procedure. Motorcycle installation shown below.

COIL

RPM

SENSOR

RADIATOR

HOSE

SPARK PLUG

BOOT

RPM Pulse Sensor

wrapped around spark plug wire

TEMP.

SENSOR

Temperature Sensor

in-line in radiator hose

DRILL TEMPLATE

SCALE 1:1

Installation

Flat/Surface Mount:

There are two screw holes on the back of Vapor. Use the included M4 bolts to mount to any flat surface (e.g. stock odometer mounting bracket or body panel).

40mm

Mounting

Accepts

M4 Bolts

Hole

Drill Size:

• 4.2mm

• 0.165”

• M4

107.5mm

Make sure that the cables will not be chafed or damaged in their mounting location.

If other than provided screws are used, make sure they are not too long for mounting holes. Screws that are too long will damage internal components of Vapor.

59.5mm

40mm

Installation

12 Volt Systems:

If possible, install Vapor to a 12 volt system:

• The backlight will be 10 times

brighter.

• Vapor will enter sleep mode

after 20 minutes instead of 5.

• The shift and and temperature

indicator LED’s will be enabled.

OPTION 1) BATTERY WIRED:

Connect the power cables

directly to the vehicle’s 12 volt battery. A 1 Amp fuse (not provided) should be used between the power cable and positive battery terminal when connecting directly to a battery.

OPTION 2) SYSTEM TAP:

As an alternative to running wires all the way to the battery, it is

possible to tap into the electrical system. When tapping into the

electrical system, connect to a circuit protected by fuse. It is best to

connect so power is not interrupted by key switch.

Notes:

• Vapor is polarity

negative post on the battery.

• Vapor will not drain your battery.

• The “LO” low battery indicator will activate if battery voltage drops below 2.45V.

independent. Either lead can go to the positive or

Installation

ATV Sensor/Magnet Installation:

Vapor needs two things to be able to collect distance data:

1. A magnet placed on the

spinning part of the wheel.

2. The sensor, placed on the

non-moving part of the wheel.

The magnet spins around tripping the sensor switch each time--data collected lets Vapor calculate distance and time.

The magnet gets installed on the brake rotor because it spins with the wheel. Typically the provided magnetic bolt can simply replace a stock rotor bolt (see above picture). If that doesn’t work, there is

Magnetic Bolt Installation

ATV Rotor

a spare magnet that can be glued in a hole on the brake rotor. (JB Weld or a similar slow-cure epoxy works well.)

After the magnet is in, the sensor is placed on a nonspinning part the wheel.

C-Bracket Installation-ATV Left Axle

The sensor typically is placed on either the provided C-bracket or the ATV metal rotor shield.

Installation

Motorcycle Sensor/Magnet Installation:

Motorcycles, like ATV’s, need a magnet placed on the spinning part of the wheel and the sensor installed to a non-spinning part.

The magnet typically gets bolted or glued to the brake rotor.

The sensor wire should come from the back of the computer, be cable-tied to the brake line as it travels down the front forks, then attached to the brake caliper.

Optimum Magnet Rotation Path

Magnet About to Pass Under Sensor

Vapor can tell how far and fast it’s traveled by keeping track of how many times the magnet passes under the sensor switch.

Many Motorcycles and ATV’s have special installation procedures. Refer to the provided installation insert for specific instructions for your machine or visit www.TrailTech.net.

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