Dakota Digital BIM-04-2 Manual

Hold wire release button
when inserting or
removing wires
status light
setup/status switch
Connect to the BIM-04-2
if you need to connect to a BIM-xx-2
This Bus Interface Module connects to a temperature sensor, Dakota Digital part number SEN-04-5. There are two power
& data interface (I/O) ports on the module. Either one can be connected to the gauge system or to another module,
allowing several units to be daisy chained together. Do not connect the I/O port to anything other than a Dakota Digital
gauge or BIM. Do not mount the module in the engine compartment; it should be mounted in interior of the vehicle.
Each unit connected to the bus needs a unique ID number assigned to it. The unit comes preset with an ID value that
should not conflict with any other BIM connected to your system. If needed the ID can be automatically reset to an
unused value. The factory default label is TEMP, but this can be changed in the gauge setup.
Labels available for each input are:
TEMP - generic temperature input. This will display TEMP x, Tx, or TEMPERATURE CHx where x is a number
from 1 – 8 corresponding to the module ID number. ID's over 8 will start over at 1.
WATER - dual water temperature input for right hand side water temp sensor. When this is active the gauge
system water display will show the higher of the left and right sensors. The message display will show
both temperature readings side by side. The gauge system water temp sensor should be installed in the
left hand side.
OIL - oil temperature input. This will display OIL, OT, or OIL TEMP.
TRANS - transmission temperature input. This will display TRANS, TT, or TRANS TEMP.
DIFF - rear differential temperature input. This will display DIFF, DT, or DIFF TEMP.
Specs for each input are:
Sensor
TEMP SEN-04-5 only 100 - 320F
WATER SEN-04-5 only 100 - 320F
OIL SEN-04-5 only 100 - 320F
TRANS SEN-04-5 only 100 - 320F
DIFF SEN-04-5 only 100 - 320F
Temperature unit will follow the unit set for the main water temp gauge, Fahrenheit or Celsius.
The sensor has 1/8" NPT threads. Adapters are available to convert to other thread sizes.
BIM-04-2
Bus Interface Module for fluid temperature
(Sensor is sold separately)
BARE WIRE
BLACK WIRE
BIM-xx-2
BIM-04-2
Power & data connectors
Range High Warning
131 – 320
none (set by gauge system water temp)
131 – 320
131 – 320
131 – 320
BIM-xx-2 18 inch power/data harness
temperature sensor
Connect directly to
another BIM-xx-2
MAN#650504C