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MICROPROCESSOR
SPEEDO MANUAL

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  • Page 1 SPA DESIGN MICROPROCESSOR SPEEDO MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SPA DESIGN MICROPROCESSOR SPEEDO INSTALLATION AND OPERATING MANUAL CONTENTS PAGE 2 ..INSTRUMENT FEATURES. PAGE 3 ..INSTALLATION DETAILS. PAGE 4 ..OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. PAGE 5 ..MENU SYSTEM. PAGE 10..SPECIFICATIONS. PAGE 11..WIRING SCHEMATIC. PAGE 12..MOUNTING DATA...
  • Page 3: Instrument Features

    INSTRUMENT FEATURES CALIBRATES TO ANY TYRE CIRCUMFERENCE MAXIMUM SPEED RECALL ACCELERATION TIMER BUILT IN ODOMETER RECORD MODE FOR TAKING SNAPSHOTS OF SPEED BACKLIT LCD DISPLAY LOW BATTERY WARNING TRIGGERS OF ANY TARGET OR NUMBER OF TRIGGER POINTS COMPATIBLE WITH MOST TYPES OF SENSORS, OPTO/HALL AUTO MODE FOR SELF CALIBRATION OVER STANDARD 1/4 MILE READOUT SELECTABLE FOR MPH OR KMH MENU SYSTEM FOR :-...
  • Page 4: Installation Details

    INSTALLATION DETAILS INSTRUMENT INSTALLATION DO’S AND DONT’S DO not allow any stress on the mounting feet on the case. DO ensure that the instrument is slightly below the drivers head for the clearest view. DO ensure that the back of the instrument is pro- tected from any water spray that may occur.
  • Page 5: Operating Instructions

    If you have set the instrument to RECORD mode you will mo- mentarily see a record number displayed as “r” followed by a two digit number in the range 1-60 after the SPA. This is to remind you of the record number for the next snapshot to be used.
  • Page 6: Menu System

    = TeST mode, used to set up and test wheel sensors. AUt = Auto calibrate mode, used to set the calibration of the speedo by driving over a standard 1/4 mile. rEA = set REAdout to KMH or MPH, indicated by “KPH” or “MPH”...
  • Page 7 Since the whole accuracy of the speedo hinges in the accuracy of this data it is important to learn how to use it. It can also be used to “Trim” the speedo to take into account external errors and to cater for differential ratio’s when measur- ing from prop shafts.
  • Page 8 IE it will store the current speed at the instant that you pressed the button, into the instruments memory. Up to 52 snapshots can be taken on the standard speedo and each one is given a “Record number”. These numbers are displayed while pressing the button to take a snapshot as “r”...
  • Page 9 AUt (AUTO CALIBRATION MODE):- This mode is used for calibrating the speedo by using a 1/4 mile of road as a standard. You do not need to enter any circumference data, only the correct number of trigger points being used, before you use this mode.
  • Page 10 Start driving the car slowly, but fast enough for the sensors to work, toward the start mark on the road. As you pass the start mark, press and release the red button firmly and the display will change to “c00” and start counting up quickly in response to wheel sensor pulses, this display is only for reference, to show you that everything working.
  • Page 11: Specifications

    Now accelerate the car. If you are measuring acceleration from a standing start, then as soon as the wheels begin moving, the speedo will start the acceleration timer, and your road speed will be displayed along with the “REC” symbol on the top right of the display.
  • Page 12 WIRING SCHEMATIC Connector Pins: 1 & 2 - Switch Button 3 - Ground (Black) 4 - +12v (Red) 5 - Sensor (Red) 6 - Sensor (Blue) 7 - Sensor (Green)
  • Page 13 WIRING SCHEMATIC...
  • Page 14 SPA DESIGN LTD. THE BOAT HOUSE, LICHFIELD STREET, FAZELEY, TAMWORTH, STAFFS. U.K. B78 3QN TEL: 01827 288328 FAX: 01827 260528 e-mail: enquiries@spa-uk.co.uk www.spa-uk.co.uk...