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• Emissions Note: If your vehicle requires emissions testing in your area then the ENGINE
terminal must be connected to the ECM service engine wire. A BIM-01-x or STA-1000 cannot
be used to supply the Check Engine or Service Engine indicator.
DIM (+)
• The display parameters on the TFTs of the GRAFIX system are designed to change color
when the headlights are turned on, i.e. night time driving. Connect the DIM terminal to the
taillight or parking light circuit so it has +12 volts whenever the headlights are on. When power
is applied to the DIM terminal (headlights on), the Instrument Cluster TFTs will illuminate at a
preset brightness level and with the display parameter color settings. These colors can be the
default colors for the selected layout(s) from the factory, or customized via settings by the user
in MAIN-SYSTEM-LAYOUT X-COLORS-DAY&NIGHT or NIGHT MODE, using either the
defined schemes or the customizable settings for all of the display parameters. When the DIM
terminal does not have power (headlights off), the colors displayed on the TFTs will be the
colors configured in SYSTEM-LAYOUT X-COLORS-DAY&NIGHT or DAY MODE, which too
are configured to the user's preferences.
• The night brightness level is adjustable three different ways. Two methods are through the
SYSTEM-DISPLAY-INTENSITY menus either fully manual or via the built in ambient light
sensor. For the third method, see the DIM ADJ terminal description.
• It is also possible to override the night dimming. If you need the headlights on during the day
for a parade or other event but still want the gauges in daytime mode, toggle the headlight
switch off and on three times. "DIM DISABLED" will briefly be displayed in the Message Area,
and the gauges will remain in daytime mode with the headlights on.
***To disable the 'night dimming' override, simply turn the headlights off for
approximately 3 seconds and then back on to return to normal night time operation.
BIM I/O
• This connector is used to connect bus expansion modules (BIM). Do not attempt to plug in
any other device to this jack or damage to the Control Box will occur. This connector should
be left open, unless using a Dakota Digital product designed for it. Operation is discussed with
BIM units purchased separately from Dakota Digital.
GPS ANTENNA
• The GRAFIX Control Box includes an internal GPS antenna and receiver, as well as a
connector for attaching an external GPS antenna (Dakota Digital 600041 sold separately). If
the GRAFIX is configured to use the GPS signal (for speed, compass, or clock/real time), but
the mounting location of the Control Box does not allow an adequate signal to be detected by
the internal antenna and GPS receiver, the external antenna will need to be used. If an
external GPS antenna is connected, the GRAFIX system will detect the external antenna and
automatically switch to it with no user setup required. The picture below is showing the
satellite compass 'gauge', and the symbol shown in the center area indicates that an adequate
satellite signal is not detected, or that satellite information is still being acquired.
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