Defi-Link Display Operations Manual
This display is a valuable additional meter for providing information to automobile users about engine conditions and other
important factors. When installing and operating this product, be sure to read the cautionary items of this operations manual as
well as those given in the operations manual for the vehicle in which this display will be installed. Obtain a full understanding of
the cautionary items and use the product accordingly.
In this manual, the degree of hazard arising from actions such as improper operation is separated into the 2 levels "Warning" and
"Caution. " In addition, instructions that must be followed for safe and proper use of this product as well as practices that must be
maintained are marked with a "Check" heading. Please read and become familiar with these sections.
In the event that this product (or the vehicle in which it is installed) is lent to or transferred to another person, please be sure this
operations manual accompanies the product.
indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
Danger
serious injury.
indicates a potential hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
Warning
serious injury.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which not avoided, may result in minor or
Caution
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Confirmation
Indicates an instruction that must be performed or practice that must be maintained.
Before Installation
(for installation personnel)
Warning
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Be sure to follow all instructions in this manual to ensure safe installation and operation of the product.
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Carefully consider the installation location and driver's operation of the product before installation. Be
sure not to install the unit where it could fall. Improper installation or operation could cause the
product to fall and damage the vehicle or present the severe danger of impeding driving of the vehicle.
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Do not disassemble or modify this product. Such actions can not only damage or destroy the product
but will also void the warranty.
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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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Ensure that the wiring of this product does not have an adverse impact on the other wiring of the vehicle. The controller or
other electronic components of the vehicle could be damaged.
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Please keep children and infants away from the installation area. Children may swallow small parts or be injured in other
ways.
Caution
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This product is designed for use on 12V vehicles. Do not install this product on vehicles with 24V
systems.
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Do not install the display in a location with much moisture or dust, or where it will be in direct sunlight,
or in an area around heater exhaust vents.
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Wear gloves to avoid burns when soldering and cuts when working with wiring.
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When the negative (-) battery terminal is disconnected, equipment such as clocks and audio
components having internal memory may lose their memory data. Follow the operations manual of each component to
reset data after installation of this product.
Confirmation
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After installation is complete, return this operations manual to the customer along with the warranty.
About Installation and Operation
(for customer and installation personnel)
Warning
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Please have this product installed by the retail store or dealer where it was purchased. Installation by
the customer will void the warranty.
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Do not disassemble or modify this product. Such actions can not only damage or destroy the product
but will also void the warranty.
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In order to ensure safe driving, check the information on this display only for short periods of time.
Looking at the display for long periods of time could distract adequate attention from the road and
result in an accident.
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Discontinue use of this product if nothing is displayed, water gets into the unit, or smoke or a strange odor comes from the
unit. If such a condition occurs, contact the sales outlet or installation personnel as soon as possible. Continued use while
the condition exists could result in an accident or fire.
Caution
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The Defi-Link Display will not operate without connection to Defi-Link Control Unit II or Defi-Link Control Unit.
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When Defi-Link Meters or Defi-Link BF Meters are connected, a maximum of 7 components can be connected, including
Defi-Link Display.
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See the Defi-Link System operations manual for installation of Defi-Link sensors.
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Only the Speed Mode will be shown on the Defi-Link Display when no other sensors are connected to Defi-Link Control
Unit II or Defi-Link Control Unit. In that case, PEAK Mode and REPLAY Mode will not be available.
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Be sure the speed signal wire is connected when using this display.
Main Features
(for customer)
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This product is a multi-purpose monitor for connection to Defi-Link Control Unit II or Defi-Link Control Unit. It uses an
organic light emitting diode made by Nippon Seiki.
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The monitor's display uses optimal technology for instant readability without afterimages or flicker even when seen from
the passenger's seat or in daylight.
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Real-time digital information includes speed, oil temperature, water temperature, oil pressure, fuel pressure and exhaust
temperature.
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Vehicle performance data and peak values are placed in memory for 3 minutes, allowing examination of data after running
the vehicle.
* Defi-Link Control Unit II has a 3 minute memory. Defi-Link Control Unit has a 40 second memory.
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When the RPM signal wire is connected to Defi-Link Control Unit II or Defi-Link Control Unit, 2 warning levels can be set in
addition to the warning setting made by Control Unit II or Control Unit, enabling the setting of a total of 3 warning levels.
(Tachometer Triple Warning Mode)
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When the water temperature sensor is connected, the warm-up condition can be monitored.
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A graphic animation plays after the ignition is turned on or off. (Opening Mode/Ending Mode)
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An easily recognizable graphic on each setting screen helps guide easy setting of warnings for Defi-Link Meters and Step
Graph. (Setting Assistance function)
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The Warning LED lights when the set warning value is exceeded for oil temperature, water temperature, exhaust
temperature and engine RPM. The Warning LED lights when measured value drops below the set warning value for oil
pressure and fuel pressure.
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Trouble locations are shown by graphics so that connection problems can be quickly corrected. (Self-Diagnosis function)
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The structure of the mounting base allows height and angle adjustment so that it can match the shape of the instrument
panel.
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The Defi-Link Indicator (sold separately) can be connected to the display.
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Parts List
(for customer and installation personnel)
The following parts are included with this product. Confirm that all parts are present before installing the product. In addition,
these parts are sold separately for part replacement, so contact your retailer for further information.
Part Name
Quantity
Defi-Link Display
1
Included Parts Set for Meters
Installation Stay
1
(double-sided tape, buffer, mounting bracket,
M4 bolt & nut, washer)
Meter Wire (25cm)
1
disassemble/
Speed Signal Wire (2m)
1
Operations Manual
modify
1
Set Screw
Solderless Connector
Part Names
(for customer and installation personnel)
* Organic Light Emitting Diode Display (32 x 80 Full Dot)
Warning LED
MODE SELECT Button
SET UP
24 V
Button
(Front Side)
Mounting Bracket
ENTER Button
Installation Stay
Product Specifications
(for customer and installation personnel)
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Power Supply Voltage
8.5 V to 13.5 VDC
(For 12 V vehicles, voltage supplied by Defi-Link Control Unit II or Defi-Link Control
Unit.)
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Current Consumption
ILM ON MAX 0.2 A
ILM OFF MAX 0.2 A
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Operational Temperature Range
-20 to +60 C, +14 to +140 F (under 80% relative humidity)
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Storage Temperature Range
-40 to +80 C, -22 to +176 F (under 80% relative humidity)
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Display Range
• Speedometer
0 to 400 km/h, 0 to 240 MPH
disassemble/
modify
• Oil Temperature Meter
50 to 150 C, 122 to 302 F
• Water Temperature Meter
20 to 120 C, 68 to 248 F
• Oil Pressure Meter 0 to 1,000 kPa, 0 to 145 PSI
• Fuel Pressure Meter
0 to 600 kPa, 0 to 87 PSI
• Exhaust Temperature Meter
200 to 1,100 C, 390 to 2,010 F
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Corresponding Speed Pulse
2, 4, 8, 16, Pulse Free
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Dimensions (mm)
34 (W) x 103 (D) x 46 (H) (not including mounting base)
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Gross Weight
290g, 2/3 lb (including display, wires, mounting bracket, packaging)
Troubleshooting
(for customer and installation personnel)
Warning
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If operation of the product seems unusual, inspect the product to confirm that it is not malfunctioning. If an operational
problem has occurred, it could result in an accident.
* In addition to a general inspection of the product, use the following table to confirm proper operation of the unit.
Condition
Possible Cause
• Wiring is improper.
• Does not display.
• Display is connected to Meter Output 2 of
• Triple Warning Mode
Defi-Link Control Unit II.
cannot be set.
• Display is connected to Meter Output 1 of
• Cannot adjust illumination
of display.
Defi-Link Control Unit II.
• Defi-Link Display is damaged.
• A line does not light in the
display.
• A button does not operate.
• A dot that should not light
is lighting.
• The REC button of Defi-Link Control Unit II
• Speed is not being
or REC/PLAY button of Defi-Link Control
recorded.
Unit has been pressed while the vehicle is
stopped.
Installation
(for installation personnel)
[Wiring Diagram]
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Carefully read the "Before Installation" and "About Installation and Operation" sections of the manual concerning installation and
operation. Then install the product properly and safely.
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Installation in an unsuitable location or improper installation can result in the product falling from its position or damage to the vehicle.
* Open terminals are used for inspection of the product, so never connect wiring to these terminals. Connection to these terminals can
damage the product.
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Be sure to connect the speed signal wire to this product. If the speed signal wire is not connected, the display will stay in
the Special Display Mode.
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When connected to Defi-Link Control Unit II
The display can be connected to any of Defi-Link Control Unit II(see figure below), Defi-Link Meter and Defi-Link Meter BF.
Switching the lighting between the daytime mode and nighttime mode is interlocked with the illumination switch of the
vehicle.
To Sensors
Part Name
Quantity
M-WARNING
1
1
1
Control Unit II
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When installing or working with the display, be sure to follow the applicable instructions for either Defi-Link Control Unit II
or Defi-Link Control Unit as shown in their corresponding manuals.
2 Pin Connector for Speed
Signal Wire
Set Screw
Connector Colors
M-WARNING
(white)
TACHOMETER
(white)
WATER TEMP.
(blue)
EXHAUST TEMP.
(black)
OIL TEMP.
(white)
FUEL PRESS.
(blue)
OIL PRESS.
(black)
TURBO (BOOST)/
(white)
INTAKE MANIFOLD PRESS.
DC SOURCE
(white)
(Rear Side)
METER OUTPUT 1
(white)
4 Pin Connectors for Meter Wire
METER OUTPUT 2
(black)
(Doesn't matter which is connected.)
Control Unit II
* LICENSED PRODUCT by KODAK
(Rear Side Enlarged Diagram)
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When connected to Defi-Link Control Unit
The display can be directly connected to either the Control Unit (see figure below) or Defi-Link Meters.
Control Unit
White
Corrective Action
• Check wiring as per instructions in Defi-Link
Meter Wire
Control Unit II or Defi-Link Control Unit
operations manual.
• Connect Display to Meter Output 1 of
Red wire - Battery
Defi-Link Control Unit II.
(To 12V battery wire)
Orange wire - IGN
• Connect Display to Meter Output 2 of
(To 12V wire when ignition on)
Defi-Link Control Unit II.
White wire - Illumination
(To 12V wire when small lamp on)
• Contact the retail outlet where the unit was
Black wire - GND
purchased.
(To ground, negative battery terminal)
• This is normal for the product.
Press REC button or REC/PLAY button while
the vehicle is moving.
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Installing the Mounting Bracket
1. Cut the supplied double-sided tape. [Figure 1]
2. Insert the protrusions of the mounting bracket into the slots of the meter holder, then secure with the supplied bolt and nut.
[Figure 2]
Warning
3. Attach the supplied double-sided tape to the underside of the mounting bracket. Align the mounting bracket with the
location for unit installation, then bend the mounting bracket to the shape of the location while pressing down so the tape
will adhere. To prevent the unit from falling off, secure the mounting bracket with commercially available self-tapping screws.
Caution
[Figure 1]
Speed Signal Wire
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Before attaching the mounting bracket to the dashboard, thoroughly clean the mounting surface with a commercial
dashboard cleaner to remove dust, dirt and oils.
To Defi-Link Indicator
Solderless Connector
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Adjusting the height of the installation stay.
To Defi-Link Meter
Turn the set screw to adjust position on the installation stay so the display is easy to see. (Position can shift up or down by
9.5mm.)
Meter
Speed signal wire of engine
Wire
computer unit of the vehicle (ECU)
To Power
Source
ECU
To Defi-Link Meter BF
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* When connected to Meter Output 1, turning the Illumination
on will reduce screen brightness by 1 level.
When connected to Meter Output 2, screen brightness can be
adjusted independently for daytime by 5 levels and nighttime
by 5 levels.
Caution
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Be sure to secure the installation stay in place with the set screw.
If the screw is tightened up without the stay being placed between, it can damage the parts and cause failure of the
product.
Control Unit II
Empty
Red Orange
Red wire - Battery
(To 12V battery wire)
Orange wire - IGN
Black
White
(To 12V wire when ignition on)
White wire - Illumination
Operation
(To 12V wire when small lamp on)
Power Wire
Black wire - GND
(To ground, negative battery terminal)
[Operational Status Transition Diagram]
Yellow
Black
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Illustration of set modes and functions.
Defi-Link Meter
Orange White
Defi-Link Meter BF
Orange
White
Meter Wire
Yellow Black
Triple Warning Mode
Speed Signal Wire
To Defi-Link Indicator
Solderless Connector
After completion of Opening Mode, Warm-Up Mode elapses and the unit shifts to Triple Warning Mode/Speed Mode/
Gauge Mode. The initial setting is Gauge Mode. Each time the MODE SELECT button is pressed, the mode changes
To Defi-Link Meter
consecutively to Gauge Mode Þ Speed Mode Þ Triple Warning Mode.
Meter
Speed signal wire of engine
Wires
computer unit of the vehicle(ECU)
* Triple Warning Mode is not available when connected to Defi-Link Meter BF.
ECU
* Only Speed Mode is available if there are no sensors connected to the Defi-Link Control Unit II or
Defi-Link Control Unit. In addition, Peak Mode and Replay Mode will not function.
* Be sure to connect the speed signal wire when using this product.
* When illumination is on, screen brightness will be
reduced by 1 level.
To Sensors
To Power Source
Sensor Wire Installation Positions
Connector Colors
Black
Yellow
Control Unit
Meter Wire
(White)
(Rear Side)
TACHOMETER
(White)
Orange
WATER TEMP.
(Blue)
EXHAUST TEMP.
(Black)
OIL TEMP.
(White)
White
Orange
FUEL PRESS.
(Blue)
OIL PRESS.
(Black)
TURBO (BOOST)/
(White)
Black
Yellow
INTAKE MANIFOLD PRESS.
DC SOURCE
(White)
Control Unit (Rear Side)
Enlarged Diagram
Power Wire
Empty
White
Black
Orange Red
[Figure 2]
[Figure 3]
Confirmation
Max of 9.5mm up/down
shift possible.
Caution
(for customer)
Opening Mode
SET UP Button
Set Up Mode
Warm-Up Mode
* When water temperature
sensor is connected.
MODE SELECT Button
Speed Mode
Gauge Mode
• Warning Settings
• Warning Settings
• Warning Settings
• Peak
• Peak
• Peak
• Replay
• Replay
• Replay
Ending Mode
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