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Banks PowerPDA
®
Software &
Installation Kit
(For use with OttoMind
6 tuners)
®
For use with Palm
Tungsten
E2 only
®
™
2001-2005 Chevy Duramax
2003-2006 Dodge Cummins
2003-2006 Ford Power Stroke
THIS MANUAL IS FOR USE WITH KITS 61100, 61102, 61104, 61106,
61108, 61110, 61112
Gale Banks Engineering
546 Duggan Avenue • Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 969-9600 • Fax (626) 334 -1743
Product Information & Sales: (800) 438-7693
Customer Support: (888) 839-5600
Installation Support: (888) 839-2700
bankspower.com
©2007 Gale Banks Engineering
05/22/07 PN 96803 v.3.0
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- Page 1 Gale Banks Engineering 546 Duggan Avenue • Azusa, CA 91702 (626) 969-9600 • Fax (626) 334 -1743 Product Information & Sales: (800) 438-7693 Customer Support: (888) 839-5600 Installation Support: (888) 839-2700 bankspower.com ©2007 Gale Banks Engineering 05/22/07 PN 96803 v.3.0...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Section 2 ..... . 6 Installing the Banks PowerPDA Software Section 3 ..... . 8... -
Page 4: Introduction
Introduction The Banks PowerPDA is a versatile boost and EGT values. Performance touch-screen interface to the runs are automatically stored for later OttoMind 6 tuner and your truck. With retrieval with a time-and-date stamp. ® the push of a button, you can change With The Banks PowerPDA, you can power levels on-the-fly. -
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Docking Station. The unit will setup is complete the Palm Tungsten be fully charged in one to two hours. E2 will be ready for the Banks After a minimum charge of one hour, PowerPDA software installation. press the power button to turn on the -END, SECTION 1- Banks PowerPDA. -
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SD cards to store (beneath the ‘Home’ key). Then select data. You should leave a copy of the ‘Copy’. (See Figure 5) Banks PowerPDA software on the SD In the ‘Copy From’ drop down card as a backup for future reference. Figure 7... - Page 7 “Card”. (See Figure 6) The ‘Copy To’ selection will automatically change to “Device”. (See Figure 7) select on the “Banks” icon, if it is not selected or there is more than one item in the list. Touch the “Copy”...
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Section 3 MOUNTING THE DOCKING STATION AND CONNECTING THE BANKS POWERPDA Note: This system has been After test fitting, remove the liner designed for use with the Palm from the adhesive tape on the back of Tungsten E2 PDA. the Docking Station. - Page 9 Figure 10 Chevy/GMC Figure 11 Chevy/GMC 96803 v.3.0...
- Page 10 Figure 12 Chevy/GMC this charging cable is short and its 6-pin connector on the Banks OBD II circuitry is fuse-protected, the user interface cable to the 6-pin connector on the OttoMind6 Tuner harness. is expected to take appropriate measures to prevent small children...
- Page 11 Figure 13 Chevy/GMC Figure 14 Chevy/GMC 96803 v.3.0...
- Page 12 Docking Station is designed enough clearance to route the cable to supply a constant low-voltage behind the panel. power source (+5VDC) to the Banks Locate the RJ12 cable on your PowerPDA and is “live” as long OttoMind6 wiring harness and pull as the system’s OBD II interface...
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- Page 14 NOTE: There may be a snug fit when Banks PowerPDA. Install the Banks installing the Banks PowerPDA into the PowerPDA into the Docking Station. Docking Station. Take care not to force Be sure the Banks PowerPDA is this process.
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- Page 16 Docking Station is designed panel. Be certain of the location to supply a constant low-voltage of the Docking Station before power source (+5VDC) to the Banks installing the screw. PowerPDA and is “live” as long as the system’s OBD II interface...
- Page 17 Be sure the Banks PowerPDA is receptacle on the lower edge of the completely seated in the Docking Banks PowerPDA. Station against the lower support NOTE: There may be a snug fit when bracket. installing the Banks PowerPDA into the Plug the Docking Station’s...
- Page 18 Banks PowerPDA. Install the Banks be connected to the previously PowerPDA into the Docking Station. installed Banks PowerPDA-compatible Be sure the Banks PowerPDA is OttoMind6 tuner via an RJ12 cable. If completely seated in the Docking your OttoMind6 tuner is not installed, Station against the lower support refer to the OttoMind6 tuner owner’s...
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Page 20: Section 4
The selection of a power level Press the navigator button up to can be done with the vehicle on, off increase the displayed power level. (when the Banks PowerPDA is on), or Press the navigator button down to while driving. decrease the displayed power level. -
Page 21: Section 6
Section 6 SYSTEM MENU Press the center button on the 5- To navigate between screens, way navigator to move to the System touch the ‘More>’ or ‘<Back’ buttons. Menu. The two System Menu screens Further discussion of each field will be have ten labeled touch screen buttons. -
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Section 7 SLEEP MODE AND POWER SAVE SETTING Figure 33 ‘Sleep Mode’ is a non-adjustable feature that is part of the Banks PowerPDA application. The Banks PowerPDA is designed, when in the System Monitor screen, to initiate ‘Sleep Mode’ when the vehicle is turned off or when communication is lost. - Page 23 This setting sets the Power Save time limit. (See Figure 36) If the ‘OFF’ setting is selected the Banks PowerPDA will auto shut-off at Touch the button labeled ‘On while the previously selected time interval Charging:’, then select either ‘ON’, or when NOT in the System Monitor ‘OFF’.
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Page 24: Section 8
Status Indicator. When displays the following: Gauges G1, G2, communications are established G3, G4, Power level, Status Indicator, between the Banks PowerPDA , Hist-O-Graph and a Status Window. OttoMind6 Tuner and vehicle PCM (See Figure 37). The top two gauge then an ’OK’... - Page 25 screen press the center button on the ‘Status’ and the ‘<Back’ button. 5-way navigator. This will take you to The ‘<Back’ button takes you to the the System Menu screen. previously viewed screen. Select the button corresponding to the System Touch the ‘System Monitor’...
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Page 26: Gauge Set-Up
Section 9 GAUGE SET-UP Note: There are multiple selectable 6 Press the ‘Back’ button twice to return parameters to choose from. Specific to the System Monitor screen. The parameters vary with vehicle applica System Monitor screen will now display tion your new G3 and G4 parameters. -
Page 27: On Screen Alerts
Section 10 ON SCREEN ALERTS The ‘On Screen Alert’ menu allows value at which the alert will occur you to configure the volume control based on exhaust gas temperature. for alarms and the corresponding The selection range is 1100˚ to 1700˚. parameter to be monitored. - Page 28 Figure 45 Figure 46 96803 v.3.0...
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Page 29: Checking And Clearing Obd Ii Diagnostic Codes
CHECKING AND CLEARING OBD II DIAGNOSTIC CODES Checking for OBD II Diagnostic be running. If the engine is running, Codes Banks PowerPDA will display a pop-up message instructing you to check the Press the center button on the ignition key is in the ON position. -
Page 30: Performance Testing
Section 12 PERFORMANCE TESTING Note: For the Banks PowerPDA to do Next, touch the ‘Perf. Tests’ button. performance testing, Gauge G3 or G4 Select the desired performance test must be set to monitor MPH. Refer to by touching the appropriate button. - Page 31 Banks PowerPDA will begin the Performance Test once it detects Viewing Saved Performance Tests motion of the vehicle. The Banks To view a previously completed PowerPDA will monitor the elapsed Performance Test touch the button event until the pre-selected distance labeled ‘Recall Saved’.
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Page 32: Self Diagnostics
Section 13 SELF DIAGNOSTICS the list is updated, the most current Press the center button on the event will appear at the top of the 5-way navigator to take you the the list. Each event has on associated System Menu screen. timestamp and description, which will Touch the button labeled ‘More>’... -
Page 33: Recalibration For Non-Stock Tire Sizes
Next, touch the ‘Recal. Tire Size’ NOTE: The pace vehicle should drive button. (Figure 53) the speed you choose. Ignore what Note: In order for the Banks PowerPDA your speedometer or what the Banks to perform the recalibration procedure, PowerPDA displays for MPH during this Gauge G3 or G4 must be set to process. - Page 34 Accelerate the vehicle until the GPS indicates that you are traveling at the speed chosen in the previous step. Ignore the speed indicated by the Banks PowerPDA and your speedometer. Once you have reached the predetermined speed, press the center button on the 5-way navigator.
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Page 35: Exiting The Banks Powerpda Application
Banks Application and take you to the Tungsten E2 main screen. (See Figure 59). On the main screen you will see icons of installed programs. Touch the ‘Banks’ icon to re-open the Banks PowerPDA application. -END, SECTION 15- 96803 v.3.0... -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Station are not obstructed (by excessive dust, dirt, etc…) or Loss of tuner-added power (fueling) damaged. These lenses are visible a. Check to make sure the Banks from the front of the Docking PowerPDA’s Status Window Station, immediately above the top is displaying “Connected to... - Page 37 Check for vehicle OBD II diagnostic e. Re-verify the ‘OttoMind6 Tuning’ codes by going to the Banks parameters to make sure the loss PowerPDA’s ‘OBDII Codes’ screen of added fueling is not caused and touching ‘Check for Codes’. by improper settings of these If any diagnostic codes are parameters.
- Page 38 Gale Banks Engineering 546 Duggan Avenue • Azusa, CA 91702 (626) 969-9600 • Fax (626) 334 -1743 Product Information & Sales: (800) 438-7693 Customer Support: (888) 839-5600 Installation Support: (888) 839-2700 bankspower.com Palm® is a registerd trademark, and Tungsten™ is a trademark of Palm Inc.