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- Page 1 DashDAQ XL Instruction Manual...
- Page 2 The DashDAQ XL works with any OBD II vehicle. It can also be fitted to any other vehicle using optional add-ons. Now you have a device that captures information on your new vehicle as well as your vintage one.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table Of Contents Important Notices ........................6 Components..........................7 Installation..........................8 SAFETY FIRST! ............................8 OBD II Connector............................ 8 Cable Routing ............................8 Attaching Windshield Mount ......................... 8 Windshield Mounting..........................9 Connections............................9 SD Memory Card ..........................10 Basic Operation ........................11 Menu Navigation.......................... - Page 4 Adding Enhanced OBD II DATA......................19 Adjusting Driver Parameters ........................ 20 Data Logging............................21 Calculators ..........................22 Installing a Calculator Driver ........................ 22 Setting the Parameters for Calculator Drivers ..................23 Dyno Calculator ............................ 23 Fuel Economy Calculator........................24 Rescale Signal Calculator........................25 Boost Signal Calculator.........................
- Page 5 Analog Inputs......................... 33 Connections and Wiring ........................33 Linear Analog Input Driver Setup ......................33 Linear Analog Driver Correction Factor and Correction Offset............34 Converting an Analog Voltage into Physical Units ................34 Non Linear Analog Input Driver Setup ....................35 Non Linear Analog Input Configuration ....................
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Page 6: Important Notices
BUYER has read and understands this agreement and accepts its terms and conditions. This agreement takes precedence. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY Drew Technologies and its successors, distributors, jobbers, and dealers (hereafter SELLER) shall in no way be responsible for the product’s proper use and serviceability. THE BUYER HEREBY WAIVES ALL LIABILITY CLAIMS. -
Page 7: Components
Components Included with DashDAQ Display Unit Software CD Windshield Mount with four screws USB Cable OBD II Cable Optional DashDAQ Accessories Accessory Cable SD Memory Card. 110V Power Supply CAN Expansion Cable GPS Receiver... -
Page 8: Installation
Install DashDAQ in such a manner that it does not interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle. If DashDAQ cannot be mounted in such a manner, promptly return the DashDAQ to Drew Technologies or your purchasing location. Visit www.dashdaq.com to see Drew Technologies return/refund policy. -
Page 9: Windshield Mounting
WINDSHIELD MOUNTING Mount the DashDAQ on the windshield in a spot that does not obstruct the view of the road or in any way that interferes with the safe operation of the vehicle. Mounting Suggestions: Mount the DashDAQ as low to the dashboard as possible. •... -
Page 10: Sd Memory Card
SD MEMORY CARD Always insert and remove the memory card with the DashDAQ powered off. Insert the card with the gold connections facing towards the screen. Press the card into the DashDAQ until a click is heard. If the card sticks out at all, it has not been pushed in all the way. To remove, press the card in until a click is heard. -
Page 11: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION MENU NAVIGATION When DashDAQ first starts up, a boot screen will appear. Start will take a few moments to start up. When this warning screen appears, please read carefully. To continue, tap the [I Accept] button. If you do not agree to abide by the warning, please disconnect DashDAQ and contact Drew Technologies for a return authorization. -
Page 12: Main Menu And Setup Menu
MAIN MENU AND SETUP MENU... -
Page 13: Gauge Setup & Navigation
GAUGE SETUP & NAVIGATION DashDAQ offers the ability to monitor hundreds of vehicle sensors for real time display and data logging. Data sample rates will vary by vehicle. This rate is a fixed amount and the total of active signal being monitored and logged will share this sample rate. NAVIGATING GAUGES From the Main Menu tap [Gauges]. -
Page 14: Set Gauge Min/Max Values-Optional
SET GAUGE MIN/MAX VALUES-OPTIONAL Tap on the [Low Limit] button to set the bottom value for the signal. Tap on the [High Limit] button to set the top value for the signal. 1. Tap [Low Limit] or [High Limit] will bring up this screen: Entering maximum value for a gauge 2. -
Page 15: Warning Sounds-Optional
WARNING SOUNDS- OPTIONAL DashDAQ can also play a pre-installed or user defined audible warning when a signal has entered the upper or lower warning area. To set a Warning Sound: 1. Tap on a gauge that you want the warning sound to be apparent on. 2. -
Page 16: Setting Signal/Graph Colors-Optional
SETTING SIGNAL/GRAPH COLORS- OPTIONAL Setting different colors for a gauge makes it easier to see, and is especially helpful on the graphing gauge. To change a gauge’s color: 1. color palette in the corner of the box. 2. Tap on a color to select it. Tap [Save]. 3. -
Page 17: Device Manager/Third Party Accessories
DEVICE MANAGER/THIRD PARTY ACCESSORIES* Besides Generic OBD II data, the DashDAQ offers a wide range of enhanced data and third party sensor devices that help improve the quality and quantity of data you are able to monitor and log. These drivers and licenses can be purchased on the original purchase or anytime thereafter. -
Page 18: Licensed Dashdaq Drivers
Some third party devices require the purchase of a licensed driver in order to provide full operation with the DashDAQ. These licenses can be purchased online at, www.dashdaq.com, or by calling Drew Technologies. Licenses can be purchased at the time of purchase or any time thereafter. -
Page 19: Adding Enhanced Obd Ii Data
ADDING SUPPORT FOR ENHANCED OBD II DATA Enhanced data purchased with the DashDAQ will be pre-installed when you receive your DashDAQ. If you purchase the enhanced license after the original purchase or wish to change the driver you may use the DashDAQ recovery tool to update the DashDAQ to include the purchased driver into the available device driver list. -
Page 20: Adjusting Driver Parameters
ADJUSTING DRIVER PARAMETERS The Parameters menu is used to customize how data is displayed on the DashDAQ. For example, changing the units to metric, to change signal scaling, and other options. 1. From the main menu, tap on [Setup] 2. Tap on [Devices] 3. -
Page 21: Data Logging
DATA LOGGING The DashDAQ can log and save all information represented on the gauges from the active screen. The information can be saved as a Microsoft Excel *.csv, or Logworks *.dif file directly to an inserted SD memory card. To begin data logging: 1. -
Page 22: Calculators
To view log files: 1. Remove the SD memory card from the DashDAQ. 2. Place the memory card into a SD card reader and attach to your PC. 3. Open the contents of the card. Log files are saved in the “logs” directory on the card. Log files may be opened in Microsoft Excel or any other spreadsheet program that accepts *.csv files. -
Page 23: Setting The Parameters For Calculator Drivers
SETTING THE PARAMETERS FOR ANY CALCULATOR DRIVER Some calculators will ask for user defined values such as vehicle weight, and fuel density. Others will require signals to be selected to complete the formula. Parameters available for the Economy Calculator To adjust a parameter for a driver: 1. -
Page 24: Fuel Economy Calculator
Only three parameters are required for the calculation: Input Speed Signal: Choose Vehicle Speed from GenericOBD II or other Speed sensor input • Input RPM Signal: Choose Engine RPM from GenericOBD II or other RPM sensor input • Input Vehicle Weight (lbs): Enter the vehicle weight in pounds •... -
Page 25: Rescale Signal Calculator
Rescale Signal Calculator Allows you to adjust a single signal or use multiple signals to create a custom signal for you to monitor and log. This provides the ultimate in flexibility because you can multiply two signals together, add/subtract two signals, multiply a signal by a constant value, etc. The Rescale Calculator use a simple linear equation, Y= M * X + B, to configure custom user signals: Output Signal = Input Signal * (Multiplier Signal or Constant Multiplier) + Offset Signal Install the Rescale Signal Calculator following the steps found in the “installing a Calculator Driver”... -
Page 26: Rpm Adjustment Signal Calculator
You can now assign the economy calculator values to a gauge (pg 13). Use the [<<] or [>>] buttons to select the signal from the Rescale calculator signal list. EXAMPLE: DISPLAYING RPM AS 0-8 INSTEAD OF 0-8000 Some people prefer a tachometer that displays RPM x1000 because the gauge face has fewer unnecessary zeroes and looks less cluttered. -
Page 27: Performance Measurements
This driver has a few parameters: Input Signal: Signal for this calculation. • Time to Average (s): Seconds of historical data to use in the calculation. For example, specify “1.5” to average the past one- • and-one-half seconds of data. Name: Abbreviation to identify this signal. -
Page 28: User Defined Speed Tests
DashDAQ will display your reaction time and other measurements Follow the instructions Tap [Start] to start the test. Results will be saved to the SD if installed. Follow the on-screen instructions. The results will be posted in the left box at the end of the run. USER DEFINED SPEED TESTS Create your own performance tests. -
Page 29: Diagnostic Code Reader
Follow the on-screen instructions. The results will be posted on-screen at the end of the run. Example of a results screen: DIAGNOSTIC CODE READER To view and clear diagnostic trouble codes: From the Main Menu tap on [Diagnostics]. This screen will appear: Diagnostics screen for reading trouble codes Note: Use the [<] and [>] buttons at the top to switch between Generic and Enhanced OEM information. -
Page 30: Dashdaq Media Player
Note: Clearing codes does not solve any underlying vehicle issues. Tap [Yes] to clear the code(s) and turn the check engine light off. Tap [No] to leave the code(s) set and leave the check engine light on. DASHDAQ MEDIA PLAYER The DashDAQ has the ability to play a variety of sound and video files. -
Page 31: Customizing Your Dashdaq
CUSTOMIZING YOUR DASHDAQ INSTALLING FILES FROM SD CARD Various files can be installed on to DashDAQ from the SD card. Themes, Splash Screens, Sounds, Config. File, and Licenses can all be installed this way. In order for DashDAQ to see these files when a SD card is inserted, the files must be contained in a folder called “transfer”... -
Page 32: Display Dimmer/Display Brightness
DISPLAY DIMMER/DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS The DashDAQ has a built in light sensor that adjusts the screen brightness according to its surroundings. DashDAQ comes setup to automatically change the brightness of the screen; however, the automatic dimmer can be turned off or set to a specific brightness level. -
Page 33: Analog Inputs
ANALOG INPUTS DashDAQ has two analog inputs available on the accessory connector. They accept a 0-5v DC signal and are compatible with most automotive sensors. These signals can be displayed on the gauge screens along with any other input. They can be rescaled from the 0-5v scale into Fahrenheit, PSI, Air-Fuel ratios, or whatever the voltage represents. -
Page 34: Linear Analog Driver Correction Factor And Correction Offset
DashDAQ comes preloaded with both Analog Inputs. If you needed to reinstall, Then you’d specify either Analog-1 or Analog-2. To read both, just load the driver you’d use Device Manager to install Analog Input in an available slot twice in two different slots. LINEAR ANALOG DRIVER CORRECTION FACTOR AND CORRECTION OFFSET If you have an Innovate LC-1 wideband controller and you’d prefer to see an Air-Fuel ratio instead of a raw voltage. -
Page 35: Non Linear Analog Input Driver Setup
These parameters are used when converting an analog signal into physical units: Correction Factor: Multiplier for the raw voltage. • Correction Offset: Added to the raw voltage • Corrected Reading Name: Abbreviation to identify corrected signal. Used as a gauge label and displayed on the assign signals •... -
Page 36: Updating Dashdaq
The analog inputs of DashDAQ have 10 bit A/D converters. This means that there’s 1024 discrete readings possible on each A/D input. The actual input measuring range for the A/D converter is 0 to 5.035V in 1023 steps, with the 1024 step being anything over 5.035V, so each step is (5.035/1023), or approximately 0.00492 volts. - Page 37 3. Click on “Run.” If the ‘Run” option does not work, save this file (DashDAQ-PCTool-2.0.4.msi) to a memorable location and double click on it to run the DashDAQ Update Tool installer. This screen will appear next: 4. Click “Next.” 5. Check the box by “I Accept the End-User License Agreement” if you agree to abide by the license agreement. 6.
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Page 38: Updating Dashdaq
DashDAQ’s screen will display: “USB link established Boot Halted. You may now attempt to recover.” This message is normal. 3. On the computer Click on Start select Programs > Drew Technologies Inc. > DashDAQ Update Tool. This program starts: 4. Click on your DashDAQ’s serial number to highlight. - Page 39 6. Click “Next.” This screen appears: 7. Click “Next.” 8. Use the drop down menu to select which firmware to install. For most users the most current firmware is the only option. 9. It is recommended to always to use the “select recommended options” button to always keep the factory base settings. You can then select additional components you would like to add, i.e.
- Page 40 Click [Next]. This screen appears: 10. Click “Next.” This screen appears: Optional: To save the firmware package that was just created to the computer, click “Save As” under “Optional.” Firmware saved to the computer may be reloaded to DashDAQ in the future without Internet access. 11.
- Page 41 Click [Finish] to close the Recovery Tool.
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Page 42: Appendix
APPENDIX SUPPORT Before contacting us, check our online FAQs. Submit all support questions to www.dashdaq.com/forum. The forums are constantly monitored, and will provide you with the fastest answers. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Display 4.3” COLOR TFT w/touch panel Resolution 480 x 272 (QWVGA) w 24-bit color display System Processor 240MHZ ARM9 Vehicle Bus Processor... -
Page 43: Appendix A: Accessory Cable Pin Out
APPENDIX A: ACCESSORY CABLE PIN OUT If DashDAQ is connected via Vehicle Power In/Out OBD II cable, this is the source for vehicle power. If OBD II is not connected, vehicle power must be applied here. Warning! Do not attempt to power any device from this output that draws more that 500ma of current. -
Page 44: Appendix B: Can Expansion Cable Pin Out
APPENDIX B: CAN EXPANSION CABLE PIN OUT Color Function J1962 Pin # Black J1850- Brown J1850+ ISO-L Line Yellow Unswitched Power Green ISO-K Line Blue CAN-L Gray CAN-H White Signal Ground... -
Page 45: Appendix C: English To Metric Conversion Unit Names
APPENDIX C: ENGLISH TO METRIC CONVERSION UNIT NAMES Conversion Type English Unit Name Metric Unit Name Temperature degF or °F degC or °C Speed Distance miles Fuel Economy L/100km Fuel Consumption Pressure Pressure mbar Pressure In Hg/PSI mmHg/BAR Flow Rate lb/min g/s or g/sec or gm/sec Flow Rate... -
Page 46: Appendix D: Gps Navigation Setup-Discontinued
APPENDIX D: GPS NAVIGATION SETUP-DISCONTINUED The DashDAQ can be purchased with or without GPS navigation. If a DashDAQ is purchased without GPS navigation, the GPS navigation kit can be purchased separately. If you purchased a DashDAQ along with a GPS kit: 1. -
Page 47: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY Drew Technologies, Inc. guarantees that every DashDAQ XL is free from physical defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one year from the date of purchase. Warranty card must be mailed within 90 days of initial purchase to activate warranty. If the product proves defective during this warranty period, email Drew Technologies Customer Support (support@drewtech.com) in order to...
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