BD Diesel Performance X-Monitor 1085002 User manual

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BD X-MONITOR
Digital Pyro & Boost Pressure Monitor
Installation Manual
Part # Application Part # Application
1085002 Dodge Cummins (1994-1997) 1086001 Duramax (LB7/LLY/LBZ)
1085000 Dodge Cummins (1998-2002) 1087000 Ford 7.3L P/Stroke (1999-2002)
1085001 Dodge Cummins (2003-2007) 1087001 Ford 6.0L P/Stroke (2003-2007)
Date Purchased
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Installation Manual Part # I1085000
BD Engine Brake Inc
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Ship: 88 – 446 Harrison St, Sumas, WA 98295 Mail: PO Box 231, Sumas, WA 98295
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Kit Contents..............................................................................................................3
Welcome....................................................................................................................4
Installation ................................................................................................................4
Pyrometer Sending Unit (Thermocouple)...............................................................4
Thermocouple Wiring..........................................................................................5
Boost Pressure Sender...........................................................................................5
Duramax (Non LLY)............................................................................................5
Dodge..................................................................................................................6
Ford.....................................................................................................................6
Boost Pressure Hose..............................................................................................7
Power & Ground connections.................................................................................7
Wiring Diagram.......................................................................................................8
Display Installation..................................................................................................8
Programming Chart..................................................................................................9
Operation ................................................................................................................10
Maintenance & Troubleshooting...........................................................................11
Limited Warranty Statement..................................................................................13
BD Engine Brake Inc
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Ship: 88 – 446 Harrison St, Sumas, WA 98295 Mail: PO Box 231, Sumas, WA 98295
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Kit Contents
1830030 Universal Installation Kit (Includes thermocouple, bushing, control module vacuum tube boost
connection, 6ft of 1/8” air tubing, & fused power wire with ground wire)
1300837 Boost Fitting (Dodge Style) 1820210 Control Module
1300838 Boost Fitting (Ford/Chevy Style) Side Mount Display Kit
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Ship: 88 – 446 Harrison St, Sumas, WA 98295 Mail: PO Box 231, Sumas, WA 98295
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the BD X-Monitor. Your kit should have the above-
mentioned items for your installation. This manual is divided into different areas to
assist you with your installation and operation of your unit.
This X Monitor comes with all the programming to measure turbo boost pressure
(“TURBO”) and exhaust gas temperature (“PYRO”).
If you have existing gauges installed, you may have to determine where to
reposition them to accommodate the X-Monitor.
Installation
Pyrometer Sending Unit (Thermocouple)
If your aftermarket exhaust piping does not have a 1/4" NPT fitting installed for a
thermocouple or do not have a turbo mount exhaust brake with the 1/4” NPT port to
facilitate the thermocouple, you will have to install the bushing supplied in this kit.
The best place to locate the thermocouple is in the turbo charger down pipe. You
will have to drill a hole and then weld the bushing that is supplied with this kit in
place. It is recommended that you remove the existing down pipe for ease of drilling
and welding but it is possible to install with pipe in place. NOTE: The ground
terminals of the vehicle’s batteries should be disconnected before performing
any welding.
For turbo mount exhaust brakes or aftermarket down pipes with the 1/4" NPT
thermocouple provision, remove any plugs.
Install the thermocouple into the 1/4" NPT bushing or port and tighten with an open-
ended wrench. We recommend using an anti-seize compound on the threads of the
thermocouple.
Pre-Turbo: The thermocouple can be installed before the turbo by drilling and
tapping a 1/4” NPT port in the exhaust manifold. Special attention is required with
these installations to make sure drilling and tapping are not being done on points
that could cause cracking of the manifold or that debris does not enter the turbo or
engine. It is recommended that the manifold be removed to perform this work. Age
and condition of the manifold should be taken into consideration before performing
this type of installation.
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Thermocouple Wiring
Route the thermocouple wire towards the firewall, taking precaution to keep it away
from hot and moving parts, and then pass it through the firewall by piercing a large
rubber grommet in the firewall beside the brake booster canister.
NOTE: Do NOT cut or splice the thermocouple lead wire, as it is special wire
that provides correct reading to the gauge. Simply coil any excess wire out of
the way.
From under the dash, route the thermocouple to the X-Monitor Control Module.
Install the wires onto the control module as shown in the diagram.
CAUTION: DO NOT MIX UP THESE WIRES, ENSURE YELLOW TO YELLOW
AND RED TO RED OR DAMAGE WILL RESULT AND WARRANTY WILL BE
VOIDED.
Boost Pressure Sender
Duramax (Non LLY)
Locate the turbo wastegate
hose and follow it along to
the plenum.
Remove the turbo
wastegate from the barb
fitting on the plenum and
install the rubber hose end
of the supplied boost fitting
assembly onto the barb.
Install the turbo wastegate
onto the barb of the
supplied boost fitting
assembly.
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Dodge
Locate and remove one of the intake
plenum-to-manifold bolts and install
the supplied boost fitting assembly
with this kit and tighten to proper
specifications. (These bolt holes all
open into the intake manifold).
Ford
Locate the MAP Sensor hose
and follow it along to the intake
plenum.
Remove the MAP Sensor hose
from the barb fitting on the
plenum and install the rubber
hose end of the supplied boost
fitting assembly onto the barb.
Install the MAP Sensor hose
onto the barb of the supplied
boost fitting assembly.
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Boost Pressure Hose
Attach one end of the supplied 6 ft piece of hose onto the open port on the supplied
Boost Fitting Assembly and route it through the firewall by piercing a large rubber
grommet.
Route the hose into the cab under the dash taking care not to kink the tubing and to
keep it away from hot and moving parts.
Push this end of the hose into the
supplied Boost-Module Connector
Fitting Assembly (see diagram to
the right) and connect rubber hose
of the supplies fitting onto the
pressure sensor barb on the back of
control box. The module should
be mounted with the barb pointed
downward to prevent any
condensation in the boost line
from collecting in the module.
Power & Ground connections
Locate a switched 12-volt power source under the dash and install the fused Red
wire to it. Plug the Red wire into the “+12v” terminal on the module.
Install the ground loop of the Black wire to a good ground and plug into the “GND”
Terminal on the module.
NOTE: A good power and grounding sources are paramount to proper operation of
the X Monitor. Improper sources and can cause faulty or erroneous readings or
component failure. This will void warranty.
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Wiring Diagram
Display Installation
EXTREME CAUTION: The display is very fragile and is installed and
tested at the manufacturer. If you must remove the display in order
to paint the plastic mount, take extreme care when reinstalling. Do
not over tighten mounting screws or the display will be damaged
and warranty will be voided.
Install the telephone type communication wiring into the back of the display circuit
board. Apply Velcro or two-sided tape to the mounting surface and/or the tabs on
the bottom of the mount and put into place.
Run cable to the module under the dash and plug the communication cable into the
socket of the module. Once all connections are made, secure the box and any
loose wiring under the dash and away from moving or heated parts.
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Programming Chart
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Operation
CAUTION: Do not run the engine at higher than 900°F (1050°F if the pyrometer is
mounted pre-turbo) temperatures (“PYRO”) as indicated on the display for extended
periods or serious engine damage may result. The suggested limits for boost
pressure (“TURBO”) on stock trucks are 32psi on Dodge/Fords and 25psi on
Duramax trucks. These limits will vary depending on vehicle condition, performance
enhancements and driving techniques.
Once the display has gone through the startup cycle, you will see the readings for
“PYRO” and “TURBO”. The “PYRO” temperature reading is in Fahrenheit (°F) and
the “TURBO” pressure reading is in pounds-per-square-inch (PSI). All readings are
approximate and may vary due to characteristics of the probe and certain conditions
can cause interference or swaying of readings.
This X Monitor comes with alarm, peak memory, memory clearing and brightness
functions that can be accessed and set by the two buttons on the side of the display.
To change the settings and set alarm values there are 2 buttons on the side of the
display: the bottom (MENU) button cycles through the different modes and the upper
(MODIFY) button controls the setting of the values.
If you press the bottom button once, you will be in the “PYRO” function screen.
Here you will see three readings being displayed:
PYRO MAX ALARM
xxxxF xxxx xxxx
NOTE: The “xxxx” in the above example denotes current reading or setting.
The first set of numbers with the heading “PYRO” is the current thermocouple
temperature as you would see on the initial main screen. The “MAX” number is the
historical peak temperature achieved since the last time memory was cleared.
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The “ALARM” number is the temperature for which the display will display an alarm
at with this temperature setting is achieved. The “ALARM” setting can be changed
by pressing on the upper MODIFY button. It will increase the value upwards in
increments of 10 until “1500” then will jump back down to “700”.
By pressing the MENU (bottom) button again, the screen will change to the
“TURBO” screen. As with the “PYRO” screen mentioned above, the “TURBO”
numbers is the current reading and “MAX” is the historical peak pressure. Changing
the “ALARM” setting is the same as “PYRO” but the value increase in increments of
1 then will jump to “10” once you surpass “92” on the setting.
Pressing the MENU button again will put you in the “PUSH TO CLEAR MAX
VALUES” function screen. To clear the historical peak values, press the MODIFY
(top) button once. NOTE: The historical peak memory is constantly working so
when you clear values and scroll through the screens again, the “MAX” may not be
zero (0).
Pressing the MENU (bottom) button will now put you in the “BRIGHTNESS” function
screen. There is four (4) different levels of brightness to choose from and by
pressing the MODIFY (top) button, it will cycle through the settings “1” through “4”,
and then jump back to “1” again.
Pressing the MENU (bottom) button will bring you to the “DISPLAY OFF” function
screen. When you enter this screen a countdown will begin from “9” until it reaches
“0”, then the display will shut off. While in this sleep mode, the screen will still
display any alarms that occur. To bypass this function or to bring the display out of
the sleep mode, press the MENU button and you will be back at the main screen.
NOTE: It is not recommended to make any screen selections or setting changes
while driving. Doing so could take your attention away from the road, or, may
interfere with your steering or driving ability, which could cause an accident, serious
injury or death.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
NOTE: The display used in the X Monitor when exposed to sunlight or other strong
light sources will cause the numbers on the display to not be clearly readable. This
condition, commonly referred to as “wash out” is a natural characteristic of vacuum
florescent display.
Following the diagrams in this manual, tracing hoses and wiring, checking continuity
through electric components or checking for any lines that are disconnected, should
solve any problems that may arise.
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If the “PYRO” reading on the display is showing “----” then there is a short circuit with
the thermocouple or the wiring. If the display is showing “2213” then the module is
not showing the connection to the thermocouple or the thermocouple is faulty.
If the “TURBO” reading on the display stays at “0” then the module is not reading
any boost pressure.
The X-Monitor is calibrated to the thermocouple that is supplied with the kit and will
not register accurately if an existing or different thermocouple is used.
Analog signals are naturally affected by RF (radio frequency) noise. To eliminate
any possible chance of an erratic signal please choose a clean ground signal for the
X Monitor, that is clearly mounted away from the alternator wires or any other
voltage sources (positive battery cables, etc.). If for some reason you still have
erratic sensor readings try a direct ground connection to the battery.
Thermocouple wires should also be clear from any RF noise sources as well (i.e.
alternator, positive battery cables, etc). If the thermocouple signal is erratic then the
copper ground wire that is contained inside of the thermocouple wire can be
connected to ground to reduce a small amount of noise. Be sure to connect only
one end of this copper wire to eliminate any ground loops from forming.
If you have any problems or need replacement parts, call us at 1-800-887-5030,
between 8:30am and 4:30pm Pacific Time.
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Ship: 88 – 446 Harrison St, Sumas, WA 98295 Mail: PO Box 231, Sumas, WA 98295
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Ship: 88 – 446 Harrison St, Sumas, WA 98295 Mail: PO Box 231, Sumas, WA 98295
Ph: 604.853.6096 Fax: [phone] Internet: www.bd-power.com