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- Page 1 PRO01489 Rev B USER MANUAL CAP8500 Tachometer petrol & diesel for gas analysers and smokemeters 1130, rue des Marels 34 000 MONTPELLIER France Tél : (33) 04-67-156-156 Fax : (33) 04-67-224-224 e-mail :contact@capelec.fr www.capelec.fr...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
I.3 G ENERAL PRESENTATION I.4 K I.5 T ECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS I.6 L IST OF KIT CONTENTS I.7 O PTIONS HOW TO USE THE CAP8500 II.1 C ONNECTING THE TACHOMETER II.1.1 CAP8500 ONNECTING THE TO THE EQUIPMENT II.1.2 CAP8500 ONNECTING THE TO THE VEHICLE II.2 M... -
Page 3: Description
You can measure the engine speed simply by plugging the unit into the cigar lighter. This manual explains how to use the CAP8500 kit, and how to plug it into your pollution checking equipment. Be sure to read this manual carefully before using the unit, so as to take full advantage of it. -
Page 4: General Presentation
I.3 General presentation Rev B... -
Page 5: Key
I.4 Key (1) – Your gas analyser, smokemeter or diagnostics equipment. (2) – Direct cable connection for the tachometer on your piezo or TTL input. (3) – Your equipment's induction clip for engine speed measurements on petrol engines (4) – Loop simulating a petrol engine ignition harness. (5) - Light: Lit steadily Power on. -
Page 6: List Of Kit Contents
Direct connection cable between the tachometer unit and the piezoelectric sensor input or TTL input on the measuring equipment. This cable will be specific to each type of gas analyser or smokemeter. Contact CAPELEC for a list of available cables. Rev B... -
Page 7: How To Use The Cap8500
CAP8500 cigar lighter plug instead. Connected to the battery Connect the cable ( 8 ) to the INPUT socket on the CAP8500 and use the clips to connect it to the battery terminals, taking care not to invert the polarity. -
Page 8: Ii.2 Measuring The Engine Speed
Once the tachometer has been properly connected, use the selector knob ( 6 ) on the CAP8500 to set the engine type. The position of this selector will depend on the type of engine (2-stroke or 4-stroke) and on the number of cylinders. -
Page 9: Ii.3 Troubleshooting
II.3 Troubleshooting On some vehicles, measurements may be inconsistent. There can be several causes for this. In the event of a problem (unstable or imprecise readings), minimise the risk of error as follows: - The battery should be slightly discharged. Better results will be obtained if the headlights are left on for a few minutes before starting the motor.
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