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- Page 1 Using the PST-2000 with Freightliner Trucks Document Number 072-40236-B...
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Page 2: Revision Table
However, no guarantee is given or implied that the document is error-free or that it is accurate with regard to any specification. AMETEK Dixson reserves the right to modify product designs and specifications without notice. -
Page 3: Care And Cleaning
It will operate between 14 and 122 degrees Fahren- heit and is spill-resistant. Use only a soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive soap to clean the PST-2000. Do not use gas- oline, alcohol, or solvents because they will damage the instrument and void its warranty. - Page 4 Standard Output Cable, Speedo/Tach/6/7 Panel 180-12841 Standard Output Cable, Temperature, Ammeter 180-12842 Table 1 PST-2000 Spare Parts You may order replacement parts or optional equipment by calling the AMETEK Dixson Sales Department at (970) 244-1241. Page 2 of 10 072-40236-B...
- Page 5 Using the PST-2000 with Freightliner Trucks 5 Description The PST-2000 is designed to help test and troubleshoot the vehicle instrument system by simulating the information normally fed to the gauges from the gauge sensors and sender units. The unit receives power from an input cable that plugs into the speedometer or tach- ometer harness connector.
- Page 6 6 Connecting the PST-2000 The PST-2000 comes with a standard input cable that provides power to the tool, and two standard output cables that send signals to the gauges. Optional input and output cables are available. The cables are connected as shown in Figure 2.
- Page 7 Product Information Note 072-40287 for information about trouble- shooting voltmeter gauges. Important! The PST-2000 cannot calibrate gauges. Do not set the tool to a par- ticular frequency or resistance value and then check the pointer position. Instead, use the tool to position the pointer as directed in...
- Page 8 If no LED is on, the PST-2000 fuse may be blown, the PST-2000 or its in- put cable may be defective, or you may have a bad power connection.
- Page 9 “Hertz @ 50 MPH” column, your find that your frequency value is “1456”. You would then set the Signal Range knob on the PST-2000 to the 187–2k range and adjust the Signal Adjust knob to position the pointer at 50 mph. If the speedometer is accurate at 50 mph, the PST-2000 will display between 1409 and 1502 as given in the “Range, 50 MPH”...
- Page 10 “Full Scale Hertz” column, your find that your frequency value is “8400”. You would then set the Signal Range knob on the PST-2000 to the 880–10k range and adjust the Signal Adjust knob to position the pointer at 3000 rpm.
- Page 11 The scale plate on a suspect temperature gauge reads from 100 to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. You connect the PST-2000 to the gauge and configure the Resistance Out switches to posi- tion the pointer to 200 degrees after tapping the gauge. If the gauge is accurate, the value showing on the Resistance Out switches will be between 103 and 119 ohms as shown in Table 2.
- Page 12 If no LED is on, the PST-2000 fuse may be blown, the PST-2000 or its in- put cable may be defective, or you may have a bad power connection. Recheck your connections. Note - If using an AC/DC adapter input cable, the High LED may light when no gauge is connected to the tester.
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