Summary of Contents for Defi Defi-Link ADVANCE DF17701
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Thank you very much for purchasing our product. Before installing and using the product, please read this manual thoroughly. All sections are for customers and installation personnel. Defi will not be held responsible for accidents or damages related to installation of this product. ADVANCE Control Unit SE Manual...
1. Contents 2. Safety Warning 【Please read carefully.】 ..............4 2.1. Before handling <for installation personnel> ........... 5 2.2. About installation and operation <for customer and installation personnel> ..9 3. Features <for customer> ..................11 4. Specifications <for customer and installation personnel> ........12 4.1.
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9.6. Setting mode for tachometer response ............31 9.7. Setup mode ....................32 9.7.1. Set of warning values ................33 9.7.2. Set of warning buzzer ON/OFF ............... 34 9.7.3. Change of illumination color ..............34 9.7.4. Offset adjustment of Turbo (2.0 and 1.2) and In-Mani Press ...... 35 9.8.
This product is required for ADVANCE gauges and displays. This product does not function alone. Please use this product with ADVANCE gauges or displays. As for installation and operation, please refer to the manual for the gauges and displays as well.
2.1. Before handling <for installation personnel> Danger Do not install the product in wet places. It may result in a fire caused by an electrical short circuit. Keep the wiring away from locations which affect steering, safety and brake systems. Interfering with normal operation of the vehicle can result in an accident or fire.
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Warning Do not disassemble or modify this product. Such actions can not only damage or destroy the product but also will void the warranty. Disassemble/modify Do not perform installation of this product immediately after the engine has been switched off. The engine and exhaust system are extremely hot at this time and can cause burns if touched.
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Do not place wires near the engine, exhaust pipe or turbine. It may result in damage or fusion of wires. Do not expose this product to moisture, dust or direct sunlight, or place product directly in front of heat vents. Do not pull the wires out of connectors forcefully.
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When using sunshade, put sunshade between products and windshield to avoid direct sun exposure. Turn the power off and use a dried soft cloth for cleanup. Do not use cleaners except neutral detergent. It may damage the product. Confirmation When the negative (-) battery terminal is disconnected, equipment such as clocks and audio components having internal memory may lose their memory data.
2.2. About installation and operation <for customer and installation personnel> Warning Do not disassemble or modify this product. Such actions will not only void the warranty but also damage or destroy the product. Disassemble/modify Do not operate while driving. Discontinue use of this product if it doesn't operate, water gets into the unit, or smoke or a strange odor comes from the unit.
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Confirmation This product can be linked to the ADVANCE System NOT to the previous version of Defi- Link System. The information displayed on this product are for reference purposes only. Please drive according to the indication of vehicle's originally equipped instruments.
3. Features <for customer> ・The ADVANCE system (interactive communication) is implemented. ・This product can control up to 7 ADVANCE gauges and displays in all. ・The installation of additional gauges is easy. Just connect an additional gauge to other connected gauge and attach the sensor to this product. ・Gauges can be controlled from distance with the included switch unit.
4.1. Connectable items ADVANCE gauges and displays, e.g. ADVANCE A1, BF and FD can be connected. In addition, Defi Sports Display F (DSDF) can be connected. Some ADVANCE series’ gauges and displays are no longer in production. Discontinued series can also be connected.(ADVANCE CR and ADVANCE ZD)...
European vehicles), the ADVANCE CAN Driver (DF156 series) is necessary to make the illumination of Defi gauges work properly with the DF077 unit, but the DF177 unit allows the illumination control signal of vehicle to be input as an illumination on/off signal to the ADVANCE system.
6. Repair / optional parts <for customer and installation personnel> Repair part name Part No. AD Power Supply Wire (3 1/3ft) PDF07702H AD Control Unit accessories PDF07703G AD Meter Wire (6 3/5ft) PDF07710H AD Switch unit (wire 5ft) PDF17703G AD: For ADVANCE System only Please refer to parts search database on our website for optional parts.
7. Part names / dimensions <for customer and installation personnel> The front panel design of the first limited edition is partially different from the illustration shown above. ADVANCE Control Unit SE Manual Return to top...
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■ADVANCE System diagram The meter wire can be connected to either of the two connectors of METER OUTPUT. Up to 7 gauges and displays in all can be connected to one control unit. If 7 gauges are connected to one line, none can be connected to the other line. If three gauges are connected to one line, up to 4 gauges can be connected to the other line.
8. How to install <for customer and installation personnel> 8.1. Confirmation of contents Check the contents of the package. ⇒5. Components <for customer and installation personnel> 8.2. Procedure 1. Confirm and prepare the necessary parts for installation. Refer to the operation manual included with each gauge. Please purchase commercially available attachment parts.
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7. Connect the sensor and the sensor wire. Then connect to the control unit. 8. To confirm the wiring and connection, connect gauges and displays to the control unit temporarily by using meter wires. Do not fix the gauge at this stage. Do not remove the convex connector if you use only one METER OUTPUT connector to protect against short-circuit between two terminals.
●Dip switch 1: Setting the buzzer sound ON/OFF. ●Dip switch 2: Select the opening/ending mode from A or B when the ignition is on/off. ⇒7. Part names / dimensions <for customer and installation personnel> ⇒9.7.2 Set of warning buzzer ON/OFF ⇒9.3 Opening mode / Ending mode.
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□Check that the sensor and wires are not interfering with the engine operation. □Ensure that the gauge and wires are tightly attached, so they don't come loose and hinder driving. □Check that all wires disconnected from the vehicle during installation have been properly reattached.
8.4. How to solder / How to use the solderless connectors Caution Wear protective gloves to avoid getting burned during soldering. Soldering is a better choice for wiring. Make sure no loose connection is found. Confirmation The solderless connectors that come with the product are for cable core of 0.3mm to 0.75mm diameter.
9. How to operate <for customer> 9.1. Names of switches and buttons In this manual, the switches and buttons to be operated are described as follows: Caution Do not press the switch with excessive force. Doing so may deform the switch. ADVANCE Control Unit SE Manual Return to top...
9.2. Setting and checking of operations In this instruction, there are two kinds of ways to press buttons, "press" and "press long." For "press," press the button for less than 1 second. For "press long," press the button for more than 1 second. 1.
9.3. Opening mode / Ending mode When the ignition is turned on, gauges and ZDs perform opening mode. When the ignition is turned off, gauge and ZDs perform ending mode and then the power supplies of the control unit, gauges, and ZDs are shut off. Confirmation Depending on vehicles, the ignition is not turned off immediately after the key is turned off.
9.4. Real Mode Slide switch position : 【UPPER】 After the opening mode finishes, the gauge shifts to the Real mode. The real-time vehicle conditions are displayed during this mode. Warning display 9.4.1. If the gauge reaches or exceeds the value set for warning, the warning LED goes on. In case of oil pressure and fuel pressure, when the gauge reaches or falls below the value set for warning, the warning LED goes on.
Illumination 9.4.3. ■ADVANCE RS/CR gauges The illumination of RS/CR gauges are turned on/off being interlocked with the vehicle illumination switch. By pressing 【RIGHT button】 several times during Real mode, the gauge illumination is turned off even if the vehicle illumination is on. (Illumination cancel) ■ADVANCE A1/BF gauges The brightness of gauge illumination can be adjusted by pressing 【RIGHT button】...
Differential pressure display 9.4.4. If both of the turbo and the fuel pressure gauge are installed (both of the turbo and fuel pressure sensors are installed in case of displays), the fuel pressure gauge can indicate the differential pressure value between fuel pressure and intake manifold pressure. During Real mode, the indicator of differential pressure on the switch unit is lighted up in blue.
ADVANCE System. Refer to the display’s manual for setting. 1. Set the slide switch to 【LOWER】. 2. Press 【LEFT button】 long. The gauge shifts to the setting mode for number of cylinders, and warning and peak LEDs on the gauge blink alternately. If displays are installed, the system moves into the system setup mode of display not the tachometer setting mode.
tachometer response. 3. Press 【LEFT button】 long during the setting mode for the number of cylinders. The gauge shifts to the setting mode for tachometer response. The peak and warning LEDs in the gauge are lighted up. 4. Press 【RIGHT button】 to change the level in the following order: 1 → 2 → 3. Press 【MIDDLE button】...
Set of warning values 9.7.1. 1. Set the slide switch to 【LOWER】. 2. Press 【LEFT button】. The gauge shifts to the setup mode. 3. Select the gauge to set by pressing 【LEFT button】. Selected gauge Unselected gauges Warning LED: blinking Warning LED: unlighted RS/CR Illumination: bright...
Set of warning buzzer ON/OFF 9.7.2. By sliding the dip switch1 of the control unit, the warning buzzer sound is turned ON/OFF. The switch operation sound cannot be canceled. For oil pressure, if the warning setting value is set to 0kPa, the buzzer will not sound even if oil pressure reaches 0kPa during idling stop, etc.
Offset adjustment of Turbo (2.0 and 1.2) and In-Mani Press 9.7.4. The needle pointer of turbo should indicate 0kPa when the ignition is on. But in rare cases the needle pointer is not indicating exactly 0kPa. If this happens, it is possible to adjust. 1.
9.8. Real Peak mode Slide switch position : 【UPPER】 The peak values recorded while driving and idling are displayed during Real Peak mode. The maximum and minimum values are displayed in order as for oil pressure and fuel pressure. The peak values can be reset. The peak value of fuel pressure is displayed in the fuel pressure zone even while displaying the differential pressure.
9.9. Real Peak Reset mode Slide switch position : 【UPPER】 The peak values recorded while driving and idling can be reset. Regarding oil pressure and fuel pressure, both the maximum values and the minimum values are reset. 1. Set the slide switch to 【UPPER】. 2.
10. Troubleshooting <for customer and installation personnel> Warning If any indication of the problem is found in the product, check to make sure the product will operate as expected. Failure to do so can lead to serious accidents. If any problem is found during using, setting or operating this product, use the following table to confirm proper operation of the unit.
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Condition Possible Cause Corrective Action ○The needle pointer is ○The needle pointer moved ○It is the unique feature of stepping not around right under 0 in transit. motor that the needle pointer may before starting move when a slight impact is made to installation with power the gauge with electricity off.
Please conduct periodic inspections by Defi through a shop which sells Defi products or Defi's official distributor every five years. Inspection is available at an additional cost. In the case you purchase used products or used vehicles with products of Defi, please have an inspection by Defi as well before using them.
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4 Your Defi products (including the products that do not need inspection this time) 5 Describe your experience (when? do what?, what product? what happened? then what?) ADVANCE Control Unit SE Manual...
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■Label The label stuck on the product is for tracing purposes. Do not peel it off. ■Discarding the products Please dispose products in accordance with disposal laws, state laws and local government. A recycle label on the package indicates that the package is recyclable ADVANCE Control Unit SE Manual Return to top...
12. Terms and conditions LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY AND LIMITED PRODUCT LIABILITY A. Limited Warranty a. Our sole obligation to you after the sale of a product is to replace, without charge, the product or any component thereof discovered to be defective within a period of one (1) year from the purchasing date (the "Warranty Period").
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IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR USE OF THE PRODUCT. f. The warranty on this product is void if the product is modified, changed, adjusted or damaged. This product is to be used only in the ways for which it is designed and marketed for, any deviations from the intended uses will void the warranty and will excuse any possible liability of ours.
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C. Indemnity and Release a. You understand and agree that many factors beyond our control affect the operational safety of the product, including but not to limited to the installation of the product according to the instructions provided with the product. b.
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