Dakota Digital Odyssey II Series Quick Start Manual

ODYR-04 & SLX-04 WATER TEMPERATURE
Introduction:
The Odyssey Series II gauges from Dakota Digital, Inc. incorporates the reliability and
quality of our standard gauges, along with several unique features and easy mounting. These
features include:
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Industry standard 2-1/16" gauge size.
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A warning feature that flashes the gauge readout when outside operating limits.
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User adjustable warning points.
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Microprocessor stabilized readings.
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Quick-Start feature to provide accurate readings quickly after being powered up.
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Night dimming with lens label lighting.
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Non-Glare, high contrast lens.
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High Visibility VFD display for sunlight readability.
Operation:
The PWR terminal should be connected to a 12 volt accessory feed. The case provides
the gauge ground. Connect a ground wire to the screw at the bottom rear of the case. When the
DIM terminal has 12 volts, it will dim the display for night viewing. The SND terminal is the
temperature sender input. The sender must be a Dakota Digital 300F temp unit. Sending
units from other manufacturers will cause incorrect readings. If a sender is not connected
properly, the display will show "EEE". If the SND terminal is shorted to ground, the display will
show "---".
The water temperature gauge will operate and read correctly between the temperature
range of 0 - 300° F(0 - 150°C). Because of the wide temperature span, the gauge may not be as
accurate below 75° F (24°C). The gauge has a user adjustable high warning level. This can be
set to indicate when the engine is beginning to overheat.
Setting the warning limits and sender setup:
The SND terminal is used to enter and change the warning settings. You will need a wire
connected to the SND terminal that can be momentarily grounded while you watch the gauge.
The headlights should be off or the DIM terminal unhooked so that it does not interfere with the
setup.
1. To enter the set mode, turn the key on with the SND wire not grounded. The gauge will
display "SEt".
2. Ground the SND wire. The gauge will display "Snd". (If you wait too long the gauge will
exit the setup routine and you will need to repeat step #1).
3. Release the SND wire. The gauge will display the current setup. "30F" is for °F and
"15C" is for °C. "40F" and "20C" are for higher temp. rated senders.
4. Each time you momentarily ground the SND wire the setup will change.
5. When the desired setup value is displayed, keep the SND wire grounded for about 2
seconds. The gauge will display " HI".
6. Release the SND wire. The gauge will display a number between 131 - 260 (55 - 126C).
7. Each time you momentarily ground the SND wire the number will change.
8. When the desired high warning value is displayed, keep the SND wire grounded for
about 2 seconds. The gauge will display "--".
9. Turn the key off.
Series II