Software Installation; Usb Drivers; Hardware Installation - AEM CD-5 Quick Start Manual

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Introduction
The purpose of this Quick Start Guide is to provide an overview of the installation and setup of the CAN Display (CD)
dash. This guide assumes that an AEM-supplied pre-configured layout file is to be used which greatly simplifies the
setup process. If not using a pre-configured layout or choosing to make changes beyond what is covered beyond
the scope of this guide, please refer to the full CD dash user manual located in
Documents\AEM\DashDesign\Instructions. The document is installed as part of the software installation process.

Software Installation

AEM DashDesign is distributed as a single install executable. To install, visit aemelectronics.com and click on
Software Downloads and navigate to CD Dash/DashDesign. Download the software and then run the AEM
DashDesign Setup.exe and follow the on-screen instructions including restarting computer if prompted to do so. If
using the logging version of dash, also download and install AEMdata for downloading and analyzing data logs.

USB Drivers

The installation program will automatically install the USB drivers required for the CD dash. However, on rare
occasions, it may be necessary to install the USB drivers manually. To do this:
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Connect the CD dash to the PC w ith the USB comms cable
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When the add new hardw are w izard appears, select "Install from a list or specific location" and click Next
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Choose "Search for the best driver in these locations" and check "Include this location in the search"
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Click the Brow se button and navigate to the Drivers folder sub folder in the AEM DashDesign installation directory: C:\Program Files (x86)
\AEM\DashDesign\CD-X_Drivers
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Click the Next button and the driver installation w ill proceed automatically.

Hardware Installation

The CD dash is designed for use in closed and open cockpit motorsports, marine and motorcycle use. The CD dash
enclosure is IP65 rated for protection against dust and low pressure water spray. Mount the CD dash with good line
of sight with the driver/rider using the included anti-vibe mounts. The last page of this Quick Start Guide is a
mounting template for the dash.
Wiring
Two wiring harnesses are included with the dash kit. One is the main harness that plugs into the back of the dash
with leads for the AEMnet/Port 1 and Port 2 CAN inputs. The other is a power harness that plugs into the 4 pin
AEMnet connector. This power harness is used to supply power and ground to the dash. It is only necessary if
connecting to a non-AEM harness or an AEMNet connector with only 2 pins terminated. See Figure 1 and Figure 2.
It is not necessary if you are connecting your dash to a harness manufactured by AEM that includes an AEMNet
connector with all 4 pins populated. See Figure 3.