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ARB LX100 Operation Manual

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LX100 Vehicle Accessory Interface Kit | 22.01.18

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  • Page 1 L I N VEHICLE ACCESSORY INTERFACE O P E R ATI ON G U ID E LX100 Vehicle Accessory Interface Kit | 22.01.18...
  • Page 2 OPERATION GUIDE LX100 VEHICLE ACCESSORY INTERFACE KIT WHAT IS LINX? PAGE 2...
  • Page 3 This connects to the LINX Controller which is the brains behind the system, and is conveniently installed out-of-sight either underneath the dash or the seat. STAY IN THE LOOP For the latest details, updates and list of accessories, head over to: www.linx.arb.com.au PAGE 3...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    OPERATION GUIDE LX100 VEHICLE ACCESSORY INTERFACE KIT TABLE OF CONTENTS Get to know the basic in’s and out’s of your brand new LINX - the next generation of 4x4 Accessories. KIT CONTENTS WHAT’S IN THE BOX? ..............p. 7 OVERVIEW COMPATIBLE ARB ACCESSORIES ..........
  • Page 5 CONFIGURING PRESSURE CONTROL ........... p. 34 PRESSURE CONTROL MODE LIST ..........p. 35 SWITCHBOARD MODULE ............p. 39 RENAMING ACCESSORIES ............p. 40 SYNCHRONISING ACCESSORIES ..........p. 40 LOW BATTERY PROTECTION ............p. 41 BATTERY MODULE ..............p. 42 RENAMING BATTERIES ............... p.
  • Page 6 OPERATION GUIDE LX100 VEHICLE ACCESSORY INTERFACE KIT KIT CONTENTS Each and every component to get your new LINX up and running. BAC K TO TA BLE O F C ON T EN TS PAGE 6...

  • Page 7: What's In The Box

    01 . WHAT’S IN THE BOX? Congratulations on the purchase of your brand new LINX. Inside the box, you’ll find each of the components required to get the system up and running for your next 4x4 adventure. WIRING LOOMS (x3) DIN RAIL 180MM LINX CONTROLLER LINX DISPLAY...

  • Page 8: Overview

    OPERATION GUIDE LX100 VEHICLE ACCESSORY INTERFACE KIT OVERVIEW Out of the box, LINX offers total control of six pre-installed modules: Front & Rear Traction, Compressor & Pressure Control, Battery Monitoring, Speedometer, Air Suspension Control and an Accessory Switchboard. B ACK TO TABL E OF CO NT EN TS...

  • Page 9: Compatible Arb Accessories

    LINX. ARB DRIVING LIGHTS AIR LOCKERS ARB offers a large range of LED, HID and Halogen driving Designed and manufactured in Australia, ARB Air lights and light bars to suit your every driving need. Lockers will enhance the traction of your 4×4 in just Designed to perform in the most extreme conditions, about any terrain, whether it’s rock, clay, gravel, sand,...
  • Page 10 A range of products are available to complement the LINX Vehicle Accessory Interface. Please refer to the Installation Guide or your nearest ARB Store or Stockist for further information. FIND YO UR NE AR E ST STOR E VEHICLE SPECIFIC MOUNTS...

  • Page 11: Optional Accessories

    Used for connecting LINX wiring harnesses. well as remote control over your airbag suspension, the optional LINX Pressure Control Kit (coupled with an ARB air compressor) allows you to take full advantage of LINX’s Pressure Control Module. AIR SUSPENSION ISOLATION KIT...

  • Page 12: Initial Setup

    OPERATION GUIDE LX100 VEHICLE ACCESSORY INTERFACE KIT INITIAL SETUP It’s time to get your LINX device up and running! B ACK TO TABL E OF CO NT EN TS PAGE 12...

  • Page 13: Setting Up Your Linx

    Lockers and driving lights will vary depending on whether the accessory was fitted before or after your next LINX installation. LINX is fully customisable to suit your vehicle, please contact your local ARB distributor to discuss your individual requirements and provide a quote for your installation.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    OPERATION GUIDE LX100 VEHICLE ACCESSORY INTERFACE KIT 0 5. GETTING STARTED The LINX Display receives power from the Controller via the USB Charge Cable provided. The Display’s on-board battery will take around 1 hour to fully charge from flat condition and provide approximately 4 hours of non-connected run time. It is normal practice to leave the Display on all the time and connected when in the vehicle.

  • Page 15: Connecting The Usb Cable

    CONNECTING THE USB CABLE The USB connection can be used to power and charge the LINX Display, and provide the communications channel between the LINX Controller and LINX Display. The provided USB cable, 7450104, has a USB A connector at one end for connection to the LINX Controller, and a USB micro B (back angled) connector at the other end for connection to the LINX Display.

  • Page 16: Switching On/Off

    To switch off the Display, press & hold the Power button then select “Power Off” then “OK”. VOLUME POWER BUTTON For more information on installing the LINX system and associated equipment on your vehicle, please refer to the “LINX Installation Guide” and your nearest ARB outlet. PAGE 16...

  • Page 17: Bluetooth Pairing Display With Controller

    1. Open up the APP DRAWER 2. Tap SETTINGS and select BLUETOOTH To pair with LINX: 1. Tap ‘ARB LINX’ from the available 2. Once paired, the LINX Display screen devices. should change to the main split screen view, and be displaying the vehicle’s...

  • Page 18: Operating Linx

    OPERATION GUIDE LX100 VEHICLE ACCESSORY INTERFACE KIT OPERATING LINX Learn how to navigate your LINX device. B ACK TO TA BL E O F C ON TE NTS PAGE 18...

  • Page 19: Linx Display

    LINX DISPLAY The LINX Display is the user interface that enables the driver to access and customise the settings that control the 4X4 equipment installed on the vehicle and connected to the LINX Controller. It uses a capacitive touch screen and is based on the Android 6.0 operating system.

  • Page 20: Home Screen

    LX100 VEHICLE ACCESSORY INTERFACE KIT HOME SCREEN Upon start-up, the Display shows the ARB LINX Home Screen and then enters splt screen display mode. The Status Bar contains several icons positioned across the top of the display which indicate the status of the unit. Items which are active/on are bright. Items which are inactive/off are greyed out.
  • Page 21 RECENT LINX HOME BACK (Tap twice to return to Home Screen) ALL APPS HOME NOTES • Select RECENT to display a list of recently selected Apps. Scroll up/down and tap an item to return to it. Select ‘X’ on the menu item to remove it from the list.

  • Page 22: Main Menu

    OPERATION GUIDE LX100 VEHICLE ACCESSORY INTERFACE KIT 0 8. MAIN MENU The Main Icon Screen contains a list of the software modules installed on your LINX Display. It provides direct access to each of the Modules, the LINX Settings menu, LINX Module Activation and MODULE ACTIVATION LINX System Information buttons.

  • Page 23: Accessing Each Module

    RETURNING TO MAIN ICON SCREEN Access to the Main Icon Screen is gained by touching the ARB LINX Home Screen following power-up or swiping left or right when any other screen is active.

  • Page 24: Settings Menu

    OPERATION GUIDE LX100 VEHICLE ACCESSORY INTERFACE KIT SETTINGS MENUS QUICK SETTINGS MENU Quick Settings is used to change frequently accessed items. With two fingers, Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick Settings menu. To change a...

  • Page 25: Linx Settings Screen

    LINX SETTINGS SCREEN The LINX system’s Auto Night Mode integrates with the vehicles headlights and enables the user to customise the display brightness for specific driving conditions. The units for speed, distance, temperature and pressure can also be set individually. The interface colour theme may be adjusted and a LINX software update can be run to ensure the system is running the latest version of LINX.

  • Page 26: Linx Interface & Menu Navigation

    OPERATION GUIDE LX100 VEHICLE ACCESSORY INTERFACE KIT LINX INTERFACE & MENU NAVIGATION The LINX system offers a Graphical User Interface (GUI) similar to that found on most smart phones and tablets. In order to fast track your use of the LINX interface, please acquaint yourself with these basic methods of interacting with LINX.
  • Page 27 AUTOMATION TRIANGLE on a button indicates a LINX automated state of the control. THEMED VALUES (i.e. coloured item) is a real-time display. LINX DISPLAY SCREENS MAIN ICON SCREEN SPLIT SCREEN (INDEPENDENTLY SCROLL) TEXT ENTRY FULL SCREEN INFORMATION SCREEN NUMERIC ENTRY PAGE 27...

  • Page 28: Updating Linx

    OPERATION GUIDE LX100 VEHICLE ACCESSORY INTERFACE KIT 11 . UPDATING LINX The LINX system can check for new updates whenever connected to the internet by pressing ‘LINX Update.’ 1. Option to update has automatically appeared on screen. 2. Upon selecting LINX UPDATE the screen will...

  • Page 29: Modules Overview

    MODULES OVERVIEW When you’re ready to hit the road, accessing each module using LINX is achieved with a simple swipe across the touchscreen display. B ACK TO TABLE OF CO NT EN TS PAGE 29...

  • Page 30: Front & Rear Traction Modules

    OPERATION GUIDE LX100 VEHICLE ACCESSORY INTERFACE KIT 1 2. FRONT AND REAR TRACTION MODULES The LINX Front and Rear Traction modules are used to setup and control the Air Lockers installed on your vehicle and when selected will automatically activate the Compressor where required to engage them.

  • Page 31: Activating Front Traction

    ACTIVATING FRONT TRACTION To enter settings for the Front Traction module tap and hold the icon, this will show the Front Traction options menu. Simply tap the option you wish to activate. Tap again to switch off the option. 1. Tap and hold Front Traction 2.

  • Page 32: Front & Rear Traction Menu: Air Locker Setup

    OPERATION GUIDE LX100 VEHICLE ACCESSORY INTERFACE KIT FRONT & REAR TRACTION MENU: AIR LOCKER SETUP Using the LINX Front & Rear Traction menu options, the front Air Lockers can be setup to operate in two ways: A. Front Axle Second B.
  • Page 33 FRONT INDEPENDENT OF REAR Available when Front Axle Second is de-selected allows the Front and/or Rear Air Lockers to be switched on or off independently of the other at any time. NOTES • De-select “Front Axle Second” to allow the Front Axle to engage when the Rear Traction is not already active. •...

  • Page 34: Compressor & Pressure Module

    OPERATION GUIDE LX100 VEHICLE ACCESSORY INTERFACE KIT COMPRESSOR MODULE AND OPTIONAL PRESSURE CONTROL MODULE The LINX Compressor module is used to configure and operate your air compressor. “Pressure Control” is an optional upgrade that is used in conjunction with the LINX Pressure Control Kit (7450107) to inflate or deflate your tyres to a Target Pressure level.

  • Page 35: Pressure Control Mode List

    This must be less than the minimum limit of your compressor’s pressure switch (eg For an ARB CO35 100psi pressure switch set it to 65psi, for an ARB 180901 150psi pressure switch set it to 130 psi). Only operate the compressor with the engine running.
  • Page 36 OPERATION GUIDE LX100 VEHICLE ACCESSORY INTERFACE KIT Select BACK to return to the Compressor menu. The Display will show the “Current Pressure” in the system and user definable “Target Pressure”. 1. To change the “Target Pressure” press & hold the underlined value “33” in the menu to bring up the keypad entry.
  • Page 37 PRESSURE CONTROL MODE LIST Installing pressure control will activate a dropdown option to select between 3 different modes: FUNCTIONS PRESSURE OFF means no air flow from the compressor, but residual pressure may still be in the air line. PRESSURE CONTROL will activate the compressor with the Pressure Control Valve and try to inflate/deflate to achieve the set “Target Pressure”...
  • Page 38 OPERATION GUIDE LX100 VEHICLE ACCESSORY INTERFACE KIT NOTES • Parameters that may be set by the user are shown underlined. • Theme coloured parameters (eg “Current Pressure” value) are monitored by the system. • The “Maximum System Pressure” will automatically override any Target Pressure entered in excess of it.

  • Page 39: Switchboard Module

    1 4. SWITCHBOARD MODULE The LINX Switchboard Module can be used to control up to six (6) optional switched accessories connected to your LINX Controller. Each accessory can be given a unique name (up to 16 characters) and then be customised to switch on or off;...

  • Page 40: Renaming Accessories

    OPERATION GUIDE LX100 VEHICLE ACCESSORY INTERFACE KIT RENAMING ACCESSORIES To rename “Accessory 1” to suit your vehicle accessory setup: 1. Tap and hold the underlined text to show the keyboard. 2. Then, enter a name relating to its function and select ‘DONE’ when complete.

  • Page 41: Low Battery Protection

    LOW BATTERY PROTECTION To assign “Low Battery Protection” to switch off the INTENSITYS based on Battery 1’s set Low Voltage Alarm level: 1. Select “BATTERY 1” and the tick box to enable it. (Refer to the section on “Battery Monitor Module”...

  • Page 42: Battery Module

    OPERATION GUIDE LX100 VEHICLE ACCESSORY INTERFACE KIT 1 5. BATTERY MODULE The LINX Battery Module can be used to monitor and display the charge state of up to three (3) independent batteries simultaneously. Each battery can be given a unique name (up to 16 characters) and then be configured to operate with your Switchboard accessory via the Switchboard Module.

  • Page 43: Renaming Batteries

    RENAMING BATTERIES To rename “Battery 1” to suit your vehicle accessory setup: 1. Press and hold the underlined text to show the keyboard. 2. Then, enter a name relating to its function, then select ‘DONE’ EXAMPLE: To setup your main vehicle battery rename it to “MAIN BATTERY”...

  • Page 44: Low Voltage Alarm

    OPERATION GUIDE LX100 VEHICLE ACCESSORY INTERFACE KIT LOW VOLTAGE ALARM A Low Voltage Alarm when triggered will highlight in RED. For example, Battery 2 (renamed to “AUX BATTERY”) has its Low Voltage Alarm level set to “11.5V” and the batteries actual voltage is 11.4V which now highlights in NOTES •...
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  • Page 46: Speedometer Monitor Module

    OPERATION GUIDE LX100 VEHICLE ACCESSORY INTERFACE KIT SPEEDOMETER MONITOR MODULE The LINX Speedometer Module works by GPS (Global Positioning System) to show the current speed, altitude and bearing of your vehicle. The Speedometer Module operates independently of tyre size or level of inflation of your tyres, thus providing better accuracy than an uncalibrated vehicle speedometer.

  • Page 47: Setting Speed Limit

    SETTING SPEED LIMIT To set the speed limit: 1. Press & hold the underlined value “0 km/h” in the menu to bring up the keypad entry. 2. Use the keypad to input the required value, then select the tick to set it. SPEED LIMIT WARNING To enable the speed limit warning option: 1.
  • Page 48 OPERATION GUIDE LX100 VEHICLE ACCESSORY INTERFACE KIT AIR SUSPENSION MODULE The LINX Air Suspension Module (when fitted with an optional compressor, airbags and LINX Pressure Control Kit (7450107) gives you the ability to control up to 4 airbags either as pairs to level the vehicle from front to rear, or independently to cater for uneven loads from one side to the other.

  • Page 49: Air Suspension Module

    The range of control options will be dependent on the hardware and LINX accessories you have configured on your vehicle. Please refer to your nearest ARB outlet for further information SET OPERATIONAL CONTROL STATE To set the Front and/or Rear airbags hardware configuration: 1.

  • Page 50: Renaming Settings

    OPERATION GUIDE LX100 VEHICLE ACCESSORY INTERFACE KIT RENAMING SETTINGS 1. Scroll up, then press and hold “Mode 4” 2. Change name as required, then press “DONE.” RETURN TO AIR SUSPENSION MENU 1. Touch the BACK button. 2. The screen will return to Air Suspension “Full Screen”...

  • Page 51: Adjusting Air Pressure

    ADJUSTING AIR PRESSURE Tap the pressure value of one or more values requiring adjustment. Tap again to deselect them. 1. Tap near “10” 2. Tap “+” to increment and “-“ to decrement the value. NOTES • Parameters that may be set by the user are shown underlined (eg “Min”, “Max” values and Mode names). •...

  • Page 52: Compliance Information

    COMPLIANCE INFORMATION BACK TO TABLE OF CO NT EN TS PAGE 52...

  • Page 53: Europe - Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    1999/5/EC (Radio Equipment and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Directive) 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive) Technical file at: ARB Corporation Ltd, 42-44 Garden St, Kilsyth, Victoria, Australia Signed for and on behalf of ARB Corporation Ltd Andrew Brown Managing Director Melbourne, November 2017...

  • Page 54: Usa - Fcc Statement

    FCC CAUTIONS Changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by ARB Corporation Ltd may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
  • Page 55 Bundaberg (07) 4153 2929 HEAD OFFICE: Shepparton (03) 5822 1877 St Peters (02) 9565 2455 Burleigh Heads (07) 5535 9223 ARB 4X4 ACCESSORIES Somerton (03) 9460 9988 Tamworth (02) 6762 0541 Caboolture (07) 5499 1955 42-44 Garden Street, Traralgon (03) 5174 9190...

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