AutoMeter 5798 User manual

INSTALLATIONINSTRUCTIONS
5" SINGLE CHANNEL
PRO-COMP/PHANTOM TACH
MODEL 5798, 5799, 6861, 6864, 6865, 6867
®
Instr. No. 2650-895
Introduction
The Single Channel Pro-Comp/Phantom Playback Tach uses a menu system for
configuration. Use the arrows ( ) to scroll up and down the menu. When
you reach the bottom or top of the menu you will automatically jump to the other
end of the menu.
To select a menu option press the ENTER button. If at any time you want to exit
the menu you are currently in, press the CANCEL button. The CANCEL button
will take you back to the TACH display and will not store the entries you have
made.
Press the ENTER key to store the settings you have entered. After pressing
ENTER, the only way to return to the original settings is to re-enter them.
When a display indicates a run (for example: ), the number will not be
shown in this instruction. It will not be shown because any of the four runs could
be displayed and we do not know which run you have selected/displayed. In this
example, the instruction would show .

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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
1.Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2.Main Menu Options
A. - Tach Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
B. - Record Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
C. - Peak Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
D. - Change Run Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
E. - Playback Engine RPM Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
F. - Printer Interface Download . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
G. - Set shift point #1 and "Hold Set Point 1" Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
H. , , - Set shift point #2, #3, #4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
I. - Burnout setpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
J. - Playback Speed Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
K. - Printer Interface Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
L. - Pulse Per Rev . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
M. - Displays the Model Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
N. - Displays the Current Software Revision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

1. Wiring
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2. Main Menu Options
A. - Tach Mode
In Tach Mode, the Tach operates as a standard tach. It
displays RPM and operates the shift light. All 4 shift
points are active only when the blue wire is used. When
the blue wire is not used, only the first shift point is
active. When the tach RPM is less than 3,000 RPM the
tach will return to shiftpoint 1, and hold shiftpoint 1, and
the delay timer will be reset. Timer will not
start again until blue wire is activated. The shift-lite will not light after the fourth shift and
will be displayed. The shift-lite will not operate when the blue wire is connected to a
+12V source or when the hold setpoint delay is running. Momentary 12 volts will activate the
delay and shift sequence.
C. - Peak Recall
1. Press ENTER, the current peak RPM value will be
displayed and a LED on the right side of the display will
light up.
2. Press ENTER to return to the MAIN Menu or press
to clear the Peak Recall value. The display will change
to . Press ENTER and the peak will be
cleared.
B. - Record Mode (Records Burnout, Pre-race, and Race)
1. Press Enter to Activate Record Mode.
a. The display reads (Ready), indicating the
tach is ready for operation.
b. To skip the burnout recording and go directly to
prerace, press enter.
c. The shift light will use setpoint 1 until the tach enters
the race record mode.
2. When the Engine rev's above the Burnout Setpoint, Burnout recording will begin.
a. The display will read , indicating the tach is in Burnout mode.
b. The Burnout mode will record for 20 seconds. If engine rpm drops below the burnout
setpoint before 20 seconds is reached, recording will stop.
c. If the engine rpm does not stay above the burnout setpoint for more than 2 seconds,
burnout mode will not be entered and the display will read again.
3. After the minimum 2 second burnout recording, the tach will go to the prerace record mode
and read .
a. The prerace mode will continue until triggered by your launch.
b. The prerace mode has a floating 2 second recording window. When you launch, the tach
will store 2 seconds of recording prior to the launch.
4. Race recording will start when:
a. The tach receives a trigger signal (12V is applied and removed).
5. Race recording will stop when:
a. 20 seconds has elapsed.
b. The Cancel button is pressed.
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E. - Playback Engine Recording (shows burnout, pre-race,
and race)
1. Press ENTER to select engine playback.
2. will be displayed (press ENTER to continue).
3. Burnout will playback.
4. When burnout is complete, the burnout time will be
displayed.
5. Press ENTER to move to Prerace playback.
will display.
6. Press ENTER to start Prerace playback. The display will count down from 2 seconds
to 0 (launch).
7. When Prerace is complete:
will appear on the display.
The pointer will move to the starting RPM (this is the start of the engine race
recording).
8. Press ENTER to start engine race playback.
9. Playback can be paused at any time.
10. When playback stops the LED will display the time the recording stopped.
11. Press ENTER to return to the Main Menu.
D. - Run Select (Select the run number to play, download or record
to)
1. Press ENTER to select the Run Select Mode. The
display will read .
2. Press the up and down arrows to select the new run.
3. Press ENTER when the desired run is displayed.
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F. - Printer Interface Download
1. Press ENTER to enter printer interface download
mode.
a. will be displayed.
b. The initial rpm will be displayed.
c. Playback will pause.
2. Press ENTER to start burnout download.
3. If the burnout printout is not needed it can be skipped
by pressing ENTER again. Any Playback print can be skipped by pressing ENTER.
4. All playbacks can be printed from this mode. They will appear in the following order:
Burnout ( )
Prerace ( )
Channel 1 / Race ( )
5. Press ENTER to return to the Main Menu.

G. - Set shift point #1 and "Hold Set Point 1" Delay
1. Press ENTER, the current setpoint will be displayed.
2. Adjust Shift Setpoint 1 as follows;
a. Press and hold the / arrow.
• The displayed RPM will change.
•Continue holding / and the RPM display will
increase in speed.
NOTE: The RPM value increases in 13 RPM
increments. The display shows the RPM value in decimal form (RPM x 1000). The decimal
point represents a comma (Example: 07.99=7,990).
b. When the desired reading is displayed, press ENTER.
c. The word will now be displayed, press ENTER to continue.
d. The Hold Setpoint 1 Delay is now displayed. The tach reads a profile of RPM increase and
decrease as a shiftpoint. The delay feature prevents inadvertently triggering a shiftpoint
due to wheel spin or inconsistent throttle off the launch.
e. Set the delay time slightly before your known first shiftpoint with the / arrows.
3. Press ENTER to store the setpoint and return to the Main Menu.
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H. , & - Set Shift Setpoint #2, 3 & 4
1. Press ENTER, the current setpoint will be displayed.
2. Adjust the Shift Setpoints as follows;
a. Press and hold the / arrow.
•The display RPM will change one count.
•Continue holding / and the RPM display will
increase in speed.
3. When the desired reading is displayed, press ENTER
and return to the Main Menu.
I. - Burnout Setpoint
When the burnout RPM goes above/below this RPM, the
burnout recording will start/stop.
1. Press ENTER, the current setpoint will be displayed.
2. Adjust Shift Setpoint 1 as follows;
a. Press and hold the up or down arrow.
• The pointer will move one count at a time.
•Continue holding ENTER and the pointer will start to
move slowly.
•Continue holding ENTER and the pointer will start to move faster.
b. When the desired reading is indicated, press ENTER.
c. Press ENTER to store the setpoint and return to the Main Menu.

L. - Pulse Per Revolution
Sets the Pulse Per Revolution Setting.
1. Press ENTER to display the current pulse per
revolution setting.
2. Press the / arrows to change the .
3. Press ENTER to store the setpoint and return to the Main Menu.
PPR Table
2PPR = 4 Cy 4 STR
3PPR = 6 Cy 4 STR
4PPR = 8 Cy 4 STR
M. - Displays the Tachs Model
Number
1. Press ENTER to display the model number.
2. Press ENTER to return to the Main Menu.
N. - Displays the Current
Software Revision
1. Press ENTER to display the software reversion
number.
2. Press ENTER to return to the Main Menu.
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J. - Playback Speed Setting
Toggles playback speed between full speed and half
speed.
1. Press ENTER, the current speed will be displayed.
2. Press the up or down arrow to change the speed.
3. Press ENTER to store playback speed and return to
the Main Menu.
K. - Printer Interface Speed
Setting
Toggles the playback speed between full speed and
half speed. This should normally be set to half speed.
1. Press ENTER, the current speed will be displayed.
2. Press the up or down arrow to change the speed.
3. Press ENTER to store the setting and return to the Main
Menu.

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the problem is along with your phone number. Please specify when you need the product back. If you need it back
immediately mark the outside of the box "RUSH REPAIR," and Auto Meter will service product within two days after
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Email us at [email protected] 2650-895 9/7/99