APEXi RSM 405-A912 User manual

Instruction Manual
Product Name
Product Code
Applications
Features
REV / SPEED METER
405-A912 / 405-A916
Only for Vehicles listed in the Wiring
Diagram Booklet
Engine Speed and RPM, Travel Distance
Battery Voltage
0-100,200,400m Acceleration
0-100,200,300km/h Acceleration
Preset 0-250km/h Mid-Range Accel., etc.
REV SPEED METER
Thank you for purchasing this unit. Please
read this manual to ensure proper use of
this product. Also, be sure to keep this
manual in a safe place for future reference.
Be sure to include this instruction manual
when transferring ownership of this product.

Contents
Chapter 1 To Begin
Safety Precautions ________________________________________________________ 4
Functions _________________________________________________________________ 6
Part Names and Functions ________________________________________________ 8
Parts List.............................................................................................................. 8
Part Names............................................................................................................ 9
Glossary................................................................................................................. 9
About the Optional Parts _________________________________________________ 10
Chapter 2 Initial Setting
Before Using this Product ________________________________________________ 12
Initial Setting Table_______________________________________________________ 13
Flow of Initial Setting............................................................................................ 13
About a part of Nissan car and the HONDA car................................................... 14
Other initial Settings______________________________________________________ 15
Tire Size Correction【ＴＩＲＥ】..................................................................................15
Vehicle Weight input【ＷＧＨＴ】 .............................................................................15
G Sensor Calibration【Ｇｓｎｓｒ Ｃｏｒｒ】......................................................................15
Using Optional Outputs___________________________________________________ 16
RPM Output 【ＲｖＯ】......................................................................................16
Vehicle Speed Output【ＳｐＯ】...............................................................................16
Using the Warning Display _______________________________________________ 17
RPM Warning Display 【ＲｖＷ】 ........................................................................17
Vehicle Speed Warning Display【ＳｐＷ】...............................................................17
Chapter 3 Operation
Function and Operation __________________________________________________ 20
Monitor Mode Overview _________________________________________________ 22
Measure Mode Overview_________________________________________________ 23
Etc. Mode Settings_______________________________________________________ 23
Chapter 4 Monitor Mode【Monitor】
Choosing between 1 ～ 4 Channels 【1Channel】～【4Channel】____________ 26
Graph Mode plotting RPM as Horizontal Axis 【Rev.-[Y]】_____________________ 30
Graph Mode plotting Front/Rear/Left/Right Acceleration 【G-FR/RL】_____________ 31
Chapter 5 Measure Mode【Measure】
0-100,200,400m Acceleration 【０－＊００ｍ】___________________________________ 34
0-100,200,300km/h Acceleration 【０－＊００ｋ】__________________________________ 36
Preset Mid Range Acceleration 【＊＊－＊＊ｋ】 __________________________________ 38
Stop Watch Measurement 【ＳＴＯＰ－Ｗ】_______________________________________ 40
Power Measurement ＰＯＷＥＲ】_______________________________________________ 42
Loss Power Input/Measurement 【ＬＯＳＳ－Ｐ】 __________________________________ 43
Chapter 6 Etc Mode【Etc】
Output Setting【Ｏｕｔｐｕｔ ｓｅｔ】 _______________________________________________ 48
Graph Scale Setting【Ｇｒｐｈ Ｓｃａｌｅ】 _________________________________________ 49
Vehicle Specific Setting【Ｃａｒ Ｓｅｌｅｃｔ】 ______________________________________ 50
VFD Adjustment【ＶＦＤ Ｂｒｉｇｈｔ】_____________________________________________ 51
G Sensor Calibration【Ｇｓｎｓｒ Ｃｏｒｒ】 ________________________________________ 52
Initialize All Data【Ｉｎｉｔｉａｌｉｚｅ】________________________________________________ 53
Troubleshooting__________________________________________________________ 54

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Chapter 1 To Begin
Safety Precautions_________________________________ ４
Product Features __________________________________ ６
Part Names and Functions _________________________ ８
Parts List .............................................................................. ８
Part Names.......................................................................... ９
Glossary............................................................................... ９
About the Optional Parts___________________________ １０

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Safety Precautions
●Never use this product on a vehicle that is NOT listed in the manual.
We cannot and will not guarantee proper operation of the unit and vehicle. Also, this
may lead to severe accidents and should be avoided.
●Discontinue use of this product immediately if any unusual odor or
smoke comes from the unit.
Failure to do so may result in electrical shorts and potential engine fire. Kindly repack
ALL the components of this unit in its original packaging and return to your dealer of
purchase with the original receipt
●Do not use this product for any other purpose than the one listed in
this manual.
We are not responsible for any damages or injuries incurred from improper usage of
this product.
●Do not rapidly turn the Ignition key ON and OFF.
This may erase the data and settings in the unit.
■Glossary
Failure to do so may result
in death or severe injury to
the user and others.
Failure to do so may result
in light injury to the user and
others or product and
engine damage.
Failure to do so may result
in product malfunction and
damage.
Meanings Display
WARNING
！
CAUTION
！
PLEASE
WARNING
！
For safe use of this
product, be sure to read
the Safety Precautions.
Keep the manual in a safe
place after use for future
reference. We have
included these warnings to
protect the user and
dealer from unnecessary
harm. These points have
been marked throughout
this manual by SIGNAL
WORDS. Please refer to
the table on the left for a
glossary of terms

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●Never operate this unit while driving
This may lead to accidents.
●Always remove the negative terminal of the battery before attempting
installation.
Failure to do so may result in electrical fires and engine fire.
●Never pull hard on the coupler, be sure to correctly unclip the coupler.
Failure to do so may result in loose wire electrical shorts and electrical fire.
●Always wire the unit up according to the instruction manual.
Failure to do so may result in electrical fire, improper unit / vehicle operation.
●If adjustments are necessary during driving, be sure to slow down and
abide by all the rules and regulations of the highway before adjusting.
Failure to do so may result in accidents.
●Never use the speed limiter function on public highways
Release the speed limiter on closed race tracks only
Be sure to slow down and abide by all the rules and regulations of the highway.
WARNING
！
●This product should ONLY be installed by a trained professional installer.
Installation requires past experience to prevent damage to the unit and vehicle. We will
not honor any claims arising from improper installation of this unit.
●Never disassemble or tamper with this unit.
This could lead to serious injury.
●Do not expose this unit to excessive shock.
This could lead to unit malfunction.
●Do not use this under extremely high temperatures or under direct sunlight.
Failure to do so may lead to improper unit operation and vehicle damage.
●Keep this unit away from direct sunlight and direct water.
Failure to do so may lead to electrical shorts and unit damage.
CAUTION
！
TO Begin

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FUNCTIONS
The RSM (Rev Speed Meter) is a multi function measuring device designed to measure
and monitor vehicle speed, RPM, 0-400m time, mid range acceleration, estimated
horsepower, as well as acceleration G.(Using optional G Sensor)
■Easy to Read VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display)
The RSM utilizes and easy to read VFD screen in a highly stylish case which also
complements the cockpit interior.
Due to the 3 row 7 segment LED screen used on the previous model, we were
only able to display a limited amout of information on screen. Now with the new dot
matrix VFD screen, we are able to display multiple types of data in multiple for
mats. In addition, we are also able to display the data in graph mode, and analog
modes to ensure that the driver is properly informed.
■Thin Case/ Single Button Design
Circuit board and case design have been engineered to fit into a highly compact
52mm x 126mm x 18mm space. This allows easy mounting on the steering
column and dashboard. Since the unit is self contained, there is no need to search
for room to mount a control box. By using a single button design, we have also
maximized efficiency when navigating through the menus.
■Allows Speed Limiter Cut for a variety of Applications
Compatible with new style HONDA speed limiters.
■Retains MEMORY settings even with the battery disconnected
By utilizing an EEPROM, the unit will not lose its memory settings even if the
battery is disconnected, or the power is turned OFF. Of course, the best 5 Time
Measurements are also constantly stored. This eliminates the necessity of
reprogramming the unit every time after routine services.
●The wiring harness of this unit may cause some electrical noise for some TV
and radio applications. Please avoid passing thewiring harness near these products.
●The heat generated by this unit is normal.
Please

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■Various Measurements/ Display Parameters and Best Time Recording
Engine RPM, Speed, Travel Distance, and Battery Voltage can be displayed in
real time Graph Mode. Numerical Mode and Meter Mode allows Peak Hold
function while the Graph Mode allows for Replay. In addition, the unit can measure
Travel Distances, 0-100m/200m/400m times and 0-100km/h/200km/h/300km/h
times. Also, in the Mid Range Acceleration Mode, the user can preset any range of
speed to measure. The Top 5 times will be stored in the memory until intialized.
(The stop-watch function will reset when the power is turned OFF)
■Outputs for Engine RPM and Vehicle Speed to Activate External Relays
This unit has outputs for engine RPM and vehicle speed that are activated when
the vehicle exceeds the preset values. For example, a separate radar detector can
be made to turn ON at a certain speed, or an external shift light can be made to
turn ON after a certain RPM. Also, a scramble boost switch can be connected to
the output to activate it at a certain RPM. The possibilities are limitless.
■Using the Optional G Sensor allows measurement of Front/Rear/
Left/Right Acceleration
Using the separately sold G Sensor allows the unit to measure G's in 4-way front/
rear/left/right directions. This data can also be plot onto a graph display. Replay
function is standard. This feature can be used to map acceleration characteristics
on the race track.
■Using the Optional G Sensor allows Horsepower Calculation
The Highly popular Apex Power Meter is integrated into this unit. By inputting total
vehicle weight and resistance during actual driving (Lost HP is measured at
certain speed increments) the unit can measure HP through the speed sensor
signal.
■Using the Optional G Sensor : 0-400m Wheel-spin correction
The unit calculates and compensates the distance of wheel-spin for accurate
measurements
●Never use the speed limiter function on public highways
Release the speed limiter on closed race tracks only
Be sure to slow down and abide by all the rules and regulations of the highway.
CAUTION
！
TO Begin

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Part Names and Functions
■Parts List
Be sure to check the contents before attempting installation. Please notify your
dealer of purchase for any missing or broken parts BEFORE attempting installation.
１. Control Unit ２. Instruction Manual ３. Wiring Manual ４. Diagram
５. Signal Harness ６. Male Fitting ７. Male Sleeve ８. Female Fitting
９. Female Sleeve １０. Splice
１ １ (This book） １ １
１４ ４ ４
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■Part Names
■How to Operate Main Button Switch
Push UP Push DOWN
Push LEFT Push RIGHT
Push CENTER
●About the Pop-Up Menus
GLOSSARY
Ｔｐ［TOP］ .......Return to the Main Menu
Ｎｘ［NEXT］ ......Proceed to Next
Ｐｒ［PREVIOUS］.Return to Previous
Ｃｎ［CANCEL］ ...Cancel Pop Up Menu
Ｒｃ［RECORD］..Record
Ｎｘ
Ex )Press the Center Button, and select Nx from the
Pop Up Menu.
VFD Display Screen Light Sensor
(CDS Sensor)
Multi-directional Button
(With Center Push Function)
G Sensor Connector Port
TO Begin
When the Center Button is depressed, the Pop Up Menus to the
right will appear on screen. Use the button to illuminate the
desired parameter and push the Center Button to select.

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About the Optional Parts
■G Sensor for Accurate Power Readings
By utilizing the optional G Sensor, the user
can monitor 4-way G movement as well as
highly accurate power measurements.
Usually, when measuring 0-400m times
through the speed sensor signal alone, the
meter will end measurement too early
(shorter distance) due to wheel-spin Using
the G Sensor will compensate for the
wheel-spin and give an accurate reading
of acceleration times.
■Convenient Mounting Bracket
Many dashboards these days have curved
surfaces making mounting a problem.
This bracket allows the unit to be mounted
securely almost anywhere on the dash.
Flexible angle adjustment allows maximum
visibility.
Mounting Bracket
Product Code
430-A006
Ｇ－ＳＥＮＳＯＲ
Product Code
430-A013
●Never use the speed limiter function on public highways
Release the speed limiter on closed race tracks only
Be sure to slow down and abide by all the rules and regulations of the highway.
WARNING
！