Summary of Contents for SilverLeaf Electronics VMS PC
- Page 1 Version 2.5 Owner’s Manual SilverLeaf Electronics, Inc. 2472 SW Ferry St. • Albany, OR 97322 • (888) 741-0259 www.silverleafelectronics.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Quick Start Guide Step One: Install the Software Insert the Installation Disk into your CDROM drive. From the Windows Start Menu, Quick Start Guide ....................2 select “My Computer . .”, Then right click the CDROM drive and click on explore. Double click How VMSpc Works ....................4 on “VMSpc25_Install.exe”... -
Page 3: How Vmspc Works
How to Get Help You can get help from SilverLeaf Electronics in several ways. Our web site features a bulletin board for VMSpc users - if you have a question about VMSpc, someone else quite probably has already asked it and we’ve posted an answer. - Page 4 Then click on it again with the right mouse button. A dialog box should appear presenting all Clock Sometimes it’s nice to know what time it is. the many settings available for that gauge. When you have fi nished customizing your layout, remember to select “File” and “Save” Message Box Groups of messages that you set to appear under certain condi- or “Save As”...
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Page 5: Simple And Scan Gauges
Simple and Scan Gauges VMSpc automatically scales the text and graphics according to the size of the panel and what items are being displayed. After making your settings you may wish to resize the panel to get the text and graphic in the proportions you desire. For Scan Gauges, a slider allows you to change the amount of time the gauge spends displaying each item. -
Page 6: Odometers
Odometers An Odometer is a special gauge that totals the mileage, running time, and fuel usage during the duration of a trip, and calculates the fuel economy and average speed. You may have more than one Odometer running - many people use one to track the fuel consumed from each tankful, another to track their trips point-to-point, and yet another to track each day. -
Page 7: Tank Minder
Tank Minder Transmission Indicators You can use a Tank Minder to provide an ongoing “Miles-to-Empty” reading that If you have a six-speed Allison “World” Transmission built between 1998 and 2006, then estimates how far you can drive before your next refueling. You simply reset the Tank Minder VMSpc can show the Gear Selected and Gear Attained. -
Page 8: Histograms
MultiBars Histograms A Multibar is an attractive way to display a number of values graphically. A Histogram is a moving graph which helps show how values fl uctuate over time. This is a particularly useful gauge for managing temperatures during a hot, hard drive, since you can see immediately how factors like Turbo Boost Pressure and RPMs affect your tempera- tures. -
Page 9: Pictures
The engine ECM is capable of detecting a variety of problems, both potential and actual. The ECM can report these problems to a service computer or VMS PC. The Diagnostics dialog box allows you to view these codes and read what they mean in plain English. -
Page 10: Maintenance Tracking
Maintenance Tracking Maintenance Actions With a maintenance interval highlighted, click in the Actions window and enter each The Maintenance screen allows you to track your maintenance status. There are two of the types of services that will be routinely performed on the coach. For example, you might sections: Maintenance Items Scheduled and Maintenance Items Completed. -
Page 11: Message Boxes
Message Boxes parameter such as Coolant Temperature or RPMs. Or you can create a single box shown all the active messages in one location. The Message Box feature allows you to defi ne small text messages and make them Select "New Message Box" from the "Gauges" menu. appear on the screen in various circumstances. -
Page 12: Pressurepro Tire Monitoring
PressurePro Tire Monitoring button on the right side and the program will automatically put the correct sensor assignments into the grid. For information on installing the PressurePro receiver, consult the PressurePro Instal- Or you can manually enter the sensor positions into the grid. Simply insert numbers lation Manual. -
Page 13: Advanced Features
"DefaultLog.txt". Select “Advanced” and “Engine Type”, then select the engine fi le that matches your en- gine. If your engine does not appear in the list, contact SilverLeaf Electronics for an update. Raw Log The Torque and Horsepower gauges are limited in the RPM range in which they work. - Page 14 Audible Alarms You can confi gure your PC to make various sounds when a parameter exceeds a de- sired level. You may defi ne any number of such alarms, based on any gauge. To get started, select Audible Alarms fromthe Advanced menu. Select Add, and defi ne your fi rst alarm. When you select PID Sniffer from the Advanced menu, a box will appear displaying a list of engine sensors and parameters.
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Page 15: Communications
Parameter Editing Communications If you are not satisfi ed with the red-line and yellow-line settings for the many param- Selecting “Advanced” and “Communications” on the main menu brings up the Com mu - eters that VMSpc tracks, you have the option to change them yourself. You can also delete ni ca tion Settings dialog box. -
Page 16: A Few Tips And Ideas
A Few Tips and Ideas When you start driving Start VMSpc fi rst, then the GPS program. The GPS program will appear in front of Here are a few ideas for getting the most value from VMSpc. Some come from the VMSpc. -
Page 17: Warranty
This warranty shall be invalid if the product is damaged as a result of defacement, mis- use, abuse, neglect, accident, destruction, alteration, improper electrical voltages or currents, repair or maintenance by any party other than SilverLeaf Electronics Inc. or an au tho rized service facility, or any use violative of instructions furnished by us.
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