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Trail Tech Vector User Manual

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  • Page 3 Quick-start Normal Mode: = Activate backlight manually = Switch between screens in normal mode = Start or stop the stop watch Data Setting Mode: = Enter data setting mode = Switch between screens in data setting mode = Scroll through current data setting = Move to next digit of current data setting Data Reset: = Reset single-ride data...
  • Page 4 Please read this manual carefully. Please Record Important Information: Whenever you call to request service for Vector, you need to know the date of purchase, dealer’s name, address, and telephone number. PURCHASE DATE...
  • Page 5 Vector or its • Avoid contact with gasoline, accessories. degreasers or other chemical cleaners as they may damage • Vector can be used in the rain Vector. but should not be used underwater. REMEMBER TO PAY ATTENTION TO THE TRAIL WHILE RIDING.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications FUNCTION DISPLAY RANGE CURRENT SPEED - 399.9 KM/H or M/H AVERAGE SPEED - 399.9 KM/H or M/H MAXIMUM SPEED - 399.9 KM/H or M/H DISTANCE 0.00 - 9999.99 KM or M STOP WATCH - 9999 hour 59 min ODOMETER 0.0 - 999999 KM or M RIDE TIME - 999 hour 59 min...
  • Page 7 Specifications UNITS INCREMENTS ACCURACY KM/H or M/H 0.1 KM/H or M/H +/- 0.1% KM/H or M/H 0.1 KM/H or M/H +/- 0.1% KM/H or M/H 0.1 KM/H or M/H +/- 0.1% KM/H or M/H 0.1 KM/H or M/H +/- 0.1% Hours:Minutes 1 Second +/- 0.1%...
  • Page 8 Overview Vector Computer: Main Computer: • The Vector computer has 3 buttons, 2 LED’s and an LCD screen. LED’s: • Amber LED: Lights up for temperature warning alert and indicates fast laps in lap timer mode. • Red LED: Lights up for over-temperature alert and indicates slow laps in lap timer mode.
  • Page 9 • Vector will remain lit as long as it senses wheel movement. After 20 minutes of inactivity Vector shuts off the backlight. Press any button, roll the wheels, or start the motor power and Vector will light up again. •...

  • Page 10: Reset Button

    MOUNTING HOLES Internal Battery: • Vector has an internal 3.0V watch type battery (#CR2032). The computer can be run from the internal battery without being connected to a vehicle power source. • To change the battery, unscrew the battery cap on the back of the computer with a coin.
  • Page 11 Installation Bar Mounting: Place bolts as shown in picture. Remember to use provided nuts when placing bolts. Temperature Sensors: Please see model-specific instructions for mounting procedure. RADIATOR HOSE SPARK PLUG TEMP. SENSOR Cylinder Head Temperature Temperature Sensor Sensor for air-cooled machines in-line in radiator hose for water-cooled machines...
  • Page 12 Installation Flat/Surface Mount: There are two screw holes on the back of Vector. Use the included M4 bolts to mount to any flat surface (e.g. stock odometer mounting bracket or body panel). Make sure that the cables will not be chafed or damaged in their mounting location.
  • Page 13 The “LO” low battery indicator will activate if battery voltage drops below 2.45V. • Vector will operate in the range of 6.0 - 400 VAC/VDC, but will not draw enough power to drain a vehicle battery. Power Wire Resistor Power Wire:...
  • Page 14 Installation ATV Sensor/Magnet Installation: Vector needs two things to be able to collect distance data: 1. A magnet placed on the spinning part of the wheel. 2. A speed sensor, placed on the non-moving part of the wheel. The magnet spins around...
  • Page 15 Magnet About to Pass Under Sensor attached to the brake caliper. Vector can tell how far and fast it’s traveled by keeping track of how many times the magnet passes under the sensor switch. Many Motorcycles and ATV’s have special installation procedures.
  • Page 16 Installation Overview: You will use the wheel size number when setting up the computer for your machine. Use Method 1, 2 or 3. Method 1) Easy Ruler Wheel Size= Method: Wheel Diameter(mm) x 3.14 Find the circumference of front wheel by measuring its diameter in millimeters.
  • Page 17 Installation Method 3) Distance Measurements: For the most accurate measurement, use wheel size measurement from above or set the wheel size to 2110mm (motorcycle) or 1675 (ATV) and follow this procedure: Find a length of road where the distance is known. Ride the distance and note the distance the computer reads (for example, the road is known to be 5 miles and the computer shows 4.95 miles.)

  • Page 18: Data Setting Mode

    Time of Day • Temperature Unit of Measure, °F or °C After a setting is confirmed, Vector will move on to the next setting in order. If no button is pressed for 15 seconds, Vector will return to Normal Mode.
  • Page 19 Program Kilometers or Miles Per Hour: TO CYCLE BETWEEN M/H AND KM/H, PRESS THE LEFT BUTTON. TO CONFIRM, PRESS THE CENTER BUTTON. Vector will go to the next setting. Program Wheel Size: See “Measuring Wheel Size” section for more information.
  • Page 20 Vector will go to the next setting. Program Time of Day: MODIFY FLASHING DIGIT BY PRESSING THE LEFT BUTTON. CHANGE TO NEXT DIGIT BY PRESSING THE RIGHT BUTTON. TO CONFIRM, PRESS THE CENTER BUTTON. Vector will go on to the next setting.
  • Page 21 Data Setting Mode Program Temperature Unit of Measure: Choose between °C or °F. TO CYCLE BETWEEN °C or °F, PRESS THE LEFT BUTTON. TO CONFIRM, PRESS THE CENTER BUTTON. Vector will go on to the next setting.
  • Page 22 CHANGE TO NEXT DIGIT BY PRESSING THE RIGHT BUTTON. TO CONFIRM, PRESS THE CENTER BUTTON. Vector will go on to the next setting. Program Danger Temp Warning Point: When the engine temperature sensor reaches the value of this setting, the red right LED will turn on as a critical warning. Setting to 0 disables the alert.
  • Page 23 Data Setting Mode Set Oil and Maintenance Reminders: Set the number of kilometers or miles left until Vector displays the oil and wrench shaped reminder icons. After setting <OIL>, the <CARE> setting screen will appear. Vector defaults to 0 KM/H or M/H.

  • Page 24: Normal Mode Screens

    Normal Mode Screens Switch between the 3 Normal Mode Screens: All of the information that Vector provides is on one of these 3 screens. When riding, the user has the choice of staying on Screen 1 or Screen 2. Screen 3 will default back to Screen 1 after 5 seconds.
  • Page 25 Air Temperature Screen 3: Screen 3 Displays: • Maximum Speed (MS) • Odometer (ODO) • Accumulated Ride Time (ART) • Time of Day • Maximum Engine Temperature Vector will display “- -” for engine temperature until the temperature reaches 100ºF (38ºC.)

  • Page 26: Sleep Mode

    Reset single-ride data to zero Sleep Mode: If Vector receives no data for 20 minutes (either wheel data or a button pressed), it will enter sleep mode. It will only display the clock while in Sleep Mode. It will exit Sleep Mode when it receives sensor data...
  • Page 27 Vector Features Speedometer: Description: The speedometer shows the current vehicle speed. Vector also shows average and maximum speed since the last reset. Speed: Speed is displayed from 0 to 399.9 M/H or KM/H in the top left of screen 1. The SPD icon and KM/H or M/H will also appear next to the speed reading.
  • Page 28 Vector Features Odometer: Description: The odometer will provide the user with a numeric display of total accumulated distance in miles or kilometers. The odometer is not resettable. The odometer is shown only on screen 3. Trip Distance Meter: Description: The trip distance meter shows how much distance has been traveled since the last reset.
  • Page 29 THE CENTER BUTTON FOR 3 SECONDS. SCROLL DISTANCE VALUE BY PRESSING THE RIGHT OR LEFT BUTTONS. Hold the button down and Vector will scroll faster. TO EXIT TRIP DISTANCE EDIT, HOLD THE CENTER BUTTON FOR 3 SECONDS. Vector will return to normal mode.
  • Page 30 Vector Features Clock and Stop Watch: Time-of-Day The time-of-day clock is displayed in the bottom right Clock: corner of all three screens next to the clock icon and during sleep mode. The clock is displayed in either 12H or 24H format.
  • Page 31 Accumulated Ride Time is not resettable. Display: The highest Accumulated Ride Time Vector can display is 9999:59 hours (when the maximum value is reached, Vector will not roll the number back to 0).
  • Page 32 Temperature measurements use user defined values to advise when the engine is getting too hot. Temperature cut-off values must be programmed manually. See page 22. • Vector must be connected to external power or LED’s will not function. RIGHT LED: Over-Temp Alert...
  • Page 33 BUTTONS FOR 3 SECONDS. Vector must be reset in order to recognize sensors: • If any wires become unplugged from Vector, do a data reset after everything is properly re-connected. • Alternatively, push the red reset button on the back of Vector.
  • Page 34 Lap Timer Mode Overview: This enhanced feature set is designed for race riders and time trials. Hit the lap counter button each time around the track -- compare lap times on the fly with pace lights, or wait and review precise lap information afterwards.
  • Page 35 Lap Timer Mode Pace Lights: Vector keeps track of how fast each lap has been run. At the beginning of Lap 3, the red and amber LED’s will begin working. • Amber means faster than the last lap. • Red means slower than the last lap.
  • Page 36 Signal New Lap: At the beginning of each new lap, press the bottom button on the remote switch to end the current lap and begin a new lap. Vector will display “LAP” for 3 seconds when the new lap begins. Repeat for each new lap.
  • Page 37 Vector shows lap data screens in order: Individual lap data screens “SPD, DST, TT, and LAP” will appear when viewing individual lap data screens. Vector can record information for up to 29 laps. Total maximum lap data screen “MS, DST, TT, and LAP TOTAL” will appear when viewing the maximum lap data screen.
  • Page 38 The remote switch buttons will be reserved for Rally Mode until Rally Mode is exited. • Vector will not return to normal mode automatically. Vector will stay in Rally Mode for quick distance adjustments. SCROLL DISTANCE VALUE BY PRESSING UP OR DOWN ON THE REMOTE.
  • Page 39 Notes Notes:...

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Why does nothing work? • Try the reset button on the back of Vector. • The internal battery may be dead, or Vector is not hooked up to vehicle power properly. Review installation procedure. Why doesn’t the engine temperature feature work? •...
  • Page 41 Vector’s screen? Some chemicals can damage Vector. The backlight won’t stay lit. • Vector needs to be connected to vehicle’s 12 volt system in order for the backlight to be continuous on. Review installation procedure. See page 9.

  • Page 42: Glossary Of Terms

    BACKLIGHT: The light that brightens up Vector’s display. DATA SETTING MODE: The place to set Vector’s settings. Includes distance units, wheel size, clock format, time, temperature units, high temp setting, over temp setting, and oil and maintenance reminders.
  • Page 43 RIDE TIME (RT): Shows how long the engine has been running since the last reset. SENSORS: The speed sensor works with the magnet to let Vector collect its wheel data and a second sensor will measure the temperature. SLEEP MODE: If Vector doesn’t receive any sensory information it will go into Sleep Mode and only display the clock.
  • Page 44 LIMITED WARRANTY Within one year from the date of original purchase, Trail Tech will repair or replace, at its option, any Trail Tech powersport computer which is deemed defective in workmanship or materials. Please contact Trail Tech or dealer where item was purchased for assistance.

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