Dakota Digital HLY-3027 User manual

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HLY-3027 MINI TACHOMETER
(weather and vibration resistant for exposed environments)
SETTING THE WARNING LIMITS, CYLINDER SETUP, AND UPDATE SPEED:
The setup is done using the function switch. The tachometer can be calibrated two different ways.
The green wire is used to enter and change the warning settings. You will need to connect the
supplied switch with one side to the green wire and the other side to 12 volts.
1. To enter the set mode, turn the key on with the switch pressed. The gauge will display “SEt”.
2. Release the swtich. The gauge will display “HI” and then change to the current hi rpm warning
point. (2800 –15,200)
3. Each time you momentarily press the switch the warning will increase 200rpm.
4. When the desired warning value is displayed, keep the switch held for about 2 seconds. The
gauge will display “CYL”.
5. Release the switch. The gauge will display the current cylinder setting. (1-15)
6. Each time you momentarily press the switch the number will increase by 1.
7. When the desired cylinder setting is displayed, keep the switch held for about 2 seconds. The
gauge will display “SPd”.
8. Release the switch. The gauge will display the current update speed. (slow “SLO” or fast “FSt”).
9. Each time you momentarily press the switch the display will change.
10. When the desired update speed is displayed, keep the switch held for about 2 seconds. The
gauge will display “--”.
Turn the key off.
MOUNTING:
The gauge can be mounted into a fairing or dash panel with a round hole 2-1/16” in diameter. It
should be inserted into the opening from the front and the U-clamp will be installed from the back. Tighten
the two nuts on the U-clamp so that the gauge is secure. Gauge depth to the back of the case is 1-1/2”.
Gauge depth including the mounting studs is 2-3/8”.

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The gauge can also be mounted into a Dakota Digital CUP-3001, it will include a mounting block
with a long stainless screw. A bracket for your handle-bar size will also be required. Remove two nuts and
U-clamp from the gauge. Slip the mounting block over the studs and secure it with the two nuts. Once
the cup is mounted to the location of your choosing, and the wires are run through the bottom of the cup
you can slide the HLY-3027 into the cup and secure it with the screw through the tip of the cup.
Introduction:
This Odyssey Series II gauge from Dakota Digital, Inc. incorporates the reliability and quality of
our standard gauges, along with several unique features and easy mounting. These features include:
Industry standard 2-1/16” gauge size.
Weather-proof construction.
250-18,000 rpm range with 10 rpm resolution. (100 rpm res. above 10,000)
Adjustable cylinder selection (1-15).
Adjustable warning point to flash the gauge readout.
High rpm recall.
Microprocessor stabilized readings.
Night dimming with lens label lighting.
Non-Glare, high contrast lens
High Visibility VFD display for sunlight readability.
POWER
Connect the red wire from the main harness to accessory power from the ignition switch.
Never connect this to a battery charger alone. It needs to have a 12 volt battery connected to it.
Battery chargers have an unregulated voltage output that will cause the system to not operate properly.
GROUND
The black wire is the main ground for the gauge. A poor ground connection can cause improper
or erratic operation. The black wire loops over to the top screw on the back of the case. This ensures a
good case ground connection.
TACHOMETER
The gray wire connects to the vehicle tach signal. On point type and pointless distributors connect
to the negative side of the coil. This will sometimes be labeled TACH or DIST. On distributorless ignition
systems, connect to the tach output wire or to the negative wire of one of the coils.
For tach signals integrated into a vehicle wiring harness, consult a service manual to determine
the color code and location of the tachometer signal. The tachometer signals from some engine
computers require a weak 12 volt pull-up for correct operation of the gauge. Tie the gray and white/red
wires together if this is needed.
The tachometer is adjustable from 1 to 15 cylinder signals and calibration is discussed below.
The gauge displays the engine rpmx10 from 250 –9990 and rpmx1000 for 10,000 –18,000.
2500 rpm would be displayed as “250” and 11,400 rpm would be displayed as “11.4”. The decimal point
indicates the reading has changed from rpmx10 to rpmx1000.
The gauge can be set for a slow update, which changes the displayed reading every ½ second, or
for a fast update, which changes the displayed reading every 1/8 second. The slow update rate is
recommended for most applications since rapidly changing numbers can be difficult to read.
For 2004+ Harley and 2003 V-Rod
The tachometer signal will come from the negative side of the ignition coil. Blue/Orange for the front
cylinder, Yellow/Blue for the rear cylinder, connect the tachometer input to only one of these two wires, set the
tachometer for a 1 cylinder signal, refer to Steps 4 through 7 of the setup procedure.
FUNCTION SWITCH/RECALL HIGH RPM
The function switch is connected with one wire to a 12 volt source and the other wire to the green
wire from the tachometer harness. The function switch is used for calibration and to recall the highest rpm
reached since the last reset. Pressing the function switch while the gauge is running will display “HI” and
then the current high rpm. This will repeat every 2 seconds. Holding the function switch for 8 seconds will
reset the high rpm.
The high rpm recall is updated every 1/8 second regardless of the display update rate. This
allows it to catch the highest rpm which might be missed at the slow update rate.

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NIGHT DIMMING
Your display system has a dimming feature that dims the display intensity. Normally the system is
at full brightness for daytime viewing. When the blue wire has 12 volts the display intensity will be
reduced. You can connect the blue wire to a separate, optional switch, with power to dim the display. To
have the system at full brightness all of the time, leave the blue wire disconnected.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.
Problem Possible cause Solution
Gauge will not light up Red wire does not have Connect to a location that has power.
power.
Black wire is not getting Connect ground to a different location.
a good ground.
Gauge is damaged. Return gauge for repair.
Gauge lights up, but displays Cylinder setting is invalid Gauge must be recalibrated for correct
“Er3” number of cylinders. (see instructions)
Gauge lights up, but displays Gauge update rate is invalid Gauge display update must be reset.
“Er4” (see instructions)
Gauge lights up, but displays Gauge warning setting is The rpm warning point must be reset.
“Er5” invalid. (see instructions)
Gauge lights up, but rpm Gray wire is not connected Check connection from gray wire to
will only show zero. properly. engine tach signal.
Pull-up wire needed on tach Connect White/Red wire and Gray wire
signal. together.
Gauge is not getting a tach Check location that the tach signal wire is
signal from the engine. connected at the ignition system.
Tach output from ignition Check for 4-8 V AC on tach signal wire,
module not working. Replace ignition module if necessary.
Gauge is not calibrated Gauge must be recalibrated (see instructions).
Tach reading is erratic or Tach signal wire is loose Check all wire connections and cables
jumps around. or broken. for breaks.
Update rate is too fast. Reset display update speed to slow.
Poor ground connection. Check ground on tachometer
and ignition/engine.
Tach reading is incorrect. Gauge is not calibrated Gauge must be calibrated.
correctly.
Gauge will not dim. Blue wire is not connected Check wiring. Blue wire should
correctly. have 12 volts to dim gauge.
Gauge remains dim at all Blue wire is getting power Connect blue wire to a switch that has
times. all of the time. power only when the gauge should dim.
Gauge will not go into the Switch is not being held Press and hold switch while powering the
SETUP mode. in during power up. gauge.
Switch is not connected Make sure that the switch supplies 12V
properly. to the green wire when pressed.
Switch is defective. Replace push button switch.
Blue wire is getting power Disconnect or ground the blue wire while
all of the time. doing the gauge setup.
Gauge will not display the Switch is not connected Make sure that the switch supplies 12V
high rpm recall. properly. to the green wire when pressed.
Switch is defective. Replace push button switch.

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