Bully Dog BIG RIG HEAVY DUTY GT User manual

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CATERPILLAR®| CUMMINS® | DETROIT | MERCEDES® | PACCAR®
HEAVY DUTY GT
INSTALLATION MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION............................................................3-9
Preview of Basic Steps ................................................................................................3
Vehicle Application Chart...........................................................................................3
Parts List and Description .....................................................................................4-9
UPDATING THE HDGT................................................. 9-19
Overview................................................................................................................... 9 -11
Installing the Heavy Duty Update Agent..............................................................12
Updating the HDGT .............................................................................................13-19
PHYSICAL INSTALLATION ............................................. 20
Locating the data port..........................................................................................26-48
Connecting the Data Plug .......................................................................................... 26
Final Location of the HDGT ................................................................................. 27-30
Running the HDMI Cable.......................................................................................31-37
Mounting the HDGT ................................................................................................ 2-48
TUNING THE VEHCILE ..............................................49-51
OPERATING THE HDGT ............................................52-86
Navigating and Using Buttons ............................................................................... 52
Main Screen & Vehicle Gauge Options.......................................................... 52-53
The Driving Coach Interface................................................................................... 53
The Main Menu & Feature Setup....................................................................55-86
Driving Coach Options .................................................................................59-69
User Options......................................................................................................2-79
Vehicle Settings ..............................................................................................79-83
MORE INFORMATION...............................................86-89
USB Mode.................................................................................................................... 87
Contacting Technical Support...................................................................................2
Checking HDGT Status............................................................................................. 87
Troubleshooting......................................................................................................... 88

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INTRODUCTION
PREVIEW OF BASIC INSTALLATION STEPS
• Physically install the HDGT. For more information, see page 20.
• Install the tune. For more information, see page 26.
Alterations made to the OEM conguration of a vehicle may violate the Clean Air Act
if such alterations bypass, defeat, or render inoperative Elements of Design installed
on a vehicle in compliance with the Clean Air Act. Users who alter Derive’s products
in any way are required to make their own individual determination that the altered
products do not violate the Clean Air Act.
This device is not legal for sale or use in California on pollution-controlled vehicles.
SPECIAL NOTE:
You MUST uninstall the tune from your engine before taking your vehicle
in for ANY type of service. There are also other important times to uninstall
the tune. For more information, see page 49.
NOTE:
Please refer to www.bigrig.bullydog.com for the most
up-to-date vehicle applications

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PARTS LIST
HEAD UNIT
HEAD UNIT
9-PIN DATA PLUG
HDMI CABLE
6-PIN DATA PLUG
RIGHT-ANGLE HDMI ADAPTER
MINI-USB CABLE
RAM®MOUNTING SYSTEM
SD CARD & READER
9 pin

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The Head Unit is the interface through which all operating
functions are performed.
FRONT SIDE:
The Heavy Duty Gauge Tuner (HDGT) features a 2.4″ LCD screen
and four capacitive touch buttons. Capacitive touch buttons are a
button style that is sensitive to the presence of your nger. They do
not need to be pushed “in” to activate them; they need only to be
touched lightly.
BACK SIDE
1. T-slot Mount Socket: Allows the HDGT to be mounted on the
RAM®Mount adapter or another mounting solution.
2. HDMI Port: Connects the HDMI cable (which links the Head Unit
and the Data Plug).
3. Micro SD Card Slot: Houses the
included Micro SD card which
stores information for the HDGT.
4. Mini-USB Port: Allows the HDGT
to be connected to a computer
with the included Mini-USB cable.
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PARTS DESCRIPTION

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PARTS DESCRIPTION
6 & 9-PIN DATA PLUGS
The 6 and 9-pin data plugs connect the HDGT to the vehicle. Count
the number of pins in the vehicle data port and use the matching
plug. (If both plug types are present, use the 9-pin connection).
The diagram below shows the important parts of each Data Plug:
1. 9-Pin Data Plug Face
2. 6-Pin Data Plug Face
3. Plug lock ring: Each vehicle data port will have a lock ring
receiver. This lock ring will secure the data plug to the port when
it is properly seated in the lock ring receiver.
4. HDMI Port: Connects the HDMI cable (which links the Data Plug
and the Head Unit).
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HDMI CABLE
The 10 foot HDMI cable connects the HDGT to the Data Plug.
HDMI RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTERS
These adapters are included for your convenience and can be
used to redirect the HDMI cable coming out of the Data Plug.
90º HDMI Adapter
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270º HDMI Adapter
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PARTS DESCRIPTION

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PARTS DESCRIPTION
MINI-USB CABLE
The Mini-USB cable is a standard, o-the-shelf Mini-USB cable.
It can be used to connect the HDGT to a computer.
MicroSD MEMORY CARD
The MicroSD memory card holds all of the electronic les for
the HDGT; the HDGT will not function if the card is not installed.
The card can also be removed from the HDGT and connected to
a computer via the included card reader.

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RAM®MOUNTING SYSTEM
The RAM®Suction Cup Mounting System is the best suction cup
mount on the market. It is designed with amazing holding power
and will mount the HDGT to multiple kinds of surface materials,
providing the adaptability needed to mount the HDGT in a safe
and accessible place.
PARTS DESCRIPTION

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UPDATING THE HDGT
OVERVIEW
Why do I have to update my HDGT?
1. Vehicle manufacturers regularly change the part numbers
and other information that the HDGT uses to communicate
eectively with the engine computer. If the HDGT doesn’t
have the updated information, it may not work correctly. In
order to give our customers the best support possible, Bully
Dog releases updates when necessary to keep up with any
changes that vehicle manufacturers may make.
2. The Bully Dog technical support team gathers information
about any problems experienced by customers and then
works with the engineering team to x the problems as
quickly as possible. If these xes can help other people avoid
similar problems, the engineers include them in the updates
that are released for everybody. One of the most important
troubleshooting steps is to make sure that the HDGT has
been updated to the most recently released software version.
Updating is quite often an immediate x for most problems.
3. Bully Dog engineers are constantly working to expand the
features and vehicles that the HDGT is able to support. Once a
new vehicle or option is unlocked, they make sure it is available
to everyone by including it in the updated software version.
How often should I update?
The HDGT is pre-loaded with the necessary software to perform
the initial install, so there is no need to update on a regular
basis. There are only a few conditions when an update would be
needed, for example: if a new feature has been released or if the
HDGT does not recognize the vehicle. The Bully Dog technical
support team can provide more information (see page 2).
These instructions are for use with a Microsoft Windows®computer with
an Internet connection. There are currently no alternative methods to
update using an Apple®or other computer that cannot successfully run
applications designed for Microsoft Windows operating systems.

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What is included in the updates?
Updates include new part numbers and other information from
vehicle manufacturers, tested xes for problems customers may
encounter, and any additional features or vehicles that Bully Dog
engineers have developed.
How can I tell which software version is currently loaded on my HDGT?
1. Go to the Main Menu (top left button).
2. Highlight Show Settings
(right button).
3. SELECT the highlighted
option (bottom left
button).
4. The software version is
listed in the middle of the
rst screen. It’s labeled
as SWa and SWb version.
How can I check for updates?
Once you have updated the HDGT with the Heavy Duty Update
Agent, it will automatically check for updates each time the
application runs. If an update is available, follow the steps on
pages 13-19 to update the HDGT.
Go Back
GT SYSTEM INFO
GT status:
Serial #:
HW version:
Memory:
SWa version:
SWb version:
Tuning Version:
Application:
Admin. Password:
Monitoring Type:
Sensor Dock:
Unlocked from Vehicle
#################
1.5
######
1.0.5.0
7
4.0.3 CUMMINS EGR
CUMMINS EGR ‘03 - ’07
Disabled
Unknown
Not Connected
UPDATING THE HDGT

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UPDATING THE HDGT
INSTALLING THE HEAVY DUTY UPDATE AGENT
1. Open a browser window.
2. Use the browser you are most familiar with, like Mozilla
Firefox®, Google Chrome®or Microsoft Internet Explorer®.
3. Go to https://bigrig.bullydog.com/support
4. Select HDGT/select Downloads/select download now for the
update agent.
5. Let the le nish downloading.
6. Find the HDAgent.exe le and double-click it to run the Heavy
Duty Update Agent setup.
7. Let the computer nish installing
the application.
8. The Heavy Duty Update Agent
will automatically run after the
installation is complete.

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UPDATING THE HDGT
1. Start the Heavy Duty Update Agent (if not already running).
• You can check to see if it is already running by looking for
the Bully Dog icon in the System Tray in the bottom right
corner of your screen.
• If the Heavy Duty Update Agent is already installed, you will nd it
in the following folder on your Windows Start Menu: All Programs
> Bully Dog Technologies > Heavy Duty Update Agent
• If the Heavy Duty Update Agent is not present in your programs list,
you will need to install it (for more information, see page 12).
2. Plug the MicroSD memory card into the card reader.
UPDATING THE HDGT

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UPDATING THE HDGT
3. Plug the card reader (with the microSD memory card) into a
computer USB port.
4. Your computer and the Heavy Duty Update Agent will
automatically recognize the memory card.
• Close the window or click Continue without scanning if a dialog box
pops up with an option to “scan and x BDCARD.”
• Close the window if you receive an Autoplay pop-up with options
like “Open folder to view les.”
• Likewise, you should close or ignore any other pop-up messages
about the newly detected device that might be generated by your
computer or any anti-virus software that may be running (it is
common for these to appear in the System Tray on the bottom right
side of your computer screen).
It is possible to update by keeping the memory card installed and
connecting the HDGT to a computer via Mini-USB cable; however, this
method is slower and not recommended.

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UPDATING THE HDGT
5. The Heavy Duty Update Agent will prompt you to register the
HDGT if it has not already been done.
This step is REQUIRED for Cat engines. To register, ll out the
elds and click Submit. To register at a later time, click Cancel.
6. The Heavy Duty Update Agent will display the status of the
software version on the memory card.
7. If an update is needed, click on the Update button and
proceed to the next step.
8. If no update is needed, you are ready to install the microSD
card into the HDGT and connect the HDGT to your vehicle.
(You will not need to complete the rest of the update
instructions in this section of the manual).
To register at a later date, open the Heavy Duty Update Agent and open
the Tools menu; then click Register Product.

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UPDATING THE HDGT
9. Once the update is complete, a pop-up will appear with
instructions to nish the update (steps 7-13 in this manual).
• Click OK.
10. The dialogue box will disappear and the HDGT will display the
following message:
• Disconnect the card reader from your computer.
• Take the microSD memory card out of the card reader and install
it in the HDGT.

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UPDATING THE HDGT
11. Connect the HDGT to a power source by using one of the
methods listed below.
• Method #1 Use the Mini-USB cable to connect the HDGT to your
computer, then press the top left button to exit USB mode.
• Method #2 Connect the HDGT to your vehicle and turn the key to
the RUN or ON position.
12. Go to the Main Menu (top left button).
13. Use the buttons on the right side of the HDGT to scroll down
and highlight one of the following options:
14. SELECT the highlighted option (bottom left button).
MAIN MENU
Go Back
Select
up
DOWN
Uninstall Device
Update Device Software
Change Vehicle/Engine
MAIN MENU
Go Back
SELECT
UP
Update Device Software
Change Vehicle/Engine

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UPDATING THE HDGT
15. If you chose Update Device Software:
• Conrm that the correct engine/vehicle application is listed.
• Press the top right button (Yes) to continue and load the updated
les to the HDGT.If you chose Change Vehicle/Engine.
16. If you chose Change Vehicle/Engine or Change Engine/Vehicle.
• Use the buttons on the right to nd and highlight the correct
vehicle/engine or engine/vehicle application on the list.
• Press the bottom left button to Select the highlighted vehicle/
engine application.
• Conrm that the correct vehicle/engine application is listed.
• Press the top right button (Yes) to continue.
Go Back
UPDATE DEVICE
Application:
APPLICATION NAME
Do you want to load this le now?
(Press YES to start update.)
YES
If the engine/vehicle application is incorrect, press the top left button
(Go Back). The HDGT will go back to the Main Menu and you can choose
Change Vehicle/Engine (or Change Engine/Vehicle).

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To choose a dierent Vehicle/Engine or Engine/Vehicle application,
press either the bottom right button (No) or the top left button.
17. Once you have conrmed the vehicle/engine application, the
HDGT will load the new les and restart. Once the HDGT has
restarted, the update process is complete.
LOADING IMAGE 58%
Selected:
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Loading le from SD card.
BOOTING IMAGE
Screen will darken and Device
will chirp for 5 seconds.
Do not unplug or cycle key.
VEHICLES
Go Back
Select
up
DOWN
CATERPILLAR
CUMMINS
DETROIT
PACCAR
UPDATING THE HDGT

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PHYSICAL INSTALLATION
LOCATE THE DATA PORT & CONNECT THE PLUG
The vehicle data port is typically located in one of thee
dierent locations:
• Underneath the dash on the driver’s side of the cab or on the lower
front part of the dash.
• Near the back of the driver’s seat.
• Under the driver’s seat.
Once the vehicle data port has been located, follow the
steps below.
1. Line up the pin-pattern on the face of the data plug to the
hole-pattern on the data port.
2. Press the plug in.
3. Secure the connection by rotating the lock ring on the
data plug.
NOTICE: Some trucks may have two
data ports. Use the 9-pin connection.
The data port shown above is in a
vulnerable position; it is important to
protect the connection in this type
of situation.