Defi ADVANCE FD User manual

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Defi-Link Meter ADVANCE FD Operation Manual
DF17801
Thank you very much for purchasing our product. Before installing and using the product,
please read this manual thoroughly. All sections are for customers and installation
personnel.
Defi will not be held responsible for accidents or damages related to installation of this
product.

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1. Contents
2. Safety Warning 【Please read carefully.】..................................................................5
2.1. Before handling <for installation personnel> ...................................................6
2.2. About installation and operation <for customer and installation personnel> ......10
3. Features <for customer>....................................................................................12
4. Specifications <for customer and installation personnel> ........................................14
4.1. Display items ............................................................................................14
5. Components <for customer and installation personnel>..........................................15
6. Optional / repair parts <for customer and installation personnel> ..........................16
7. Part names / dimensions <for customer and installation personnel> ......................17
8. How to install <for customer and installation personnel>........................................20
8.1. Confirmation of contents ............................................................................20
8.2. Installation of ADVANCE Control unit and sensors ..........................................20
8.3. Wiring of speed and tachometer signal wire ..................................................20
8.4. Installation of FD and wiring of meter wire....................................................21
8.5. Setting and checking of operations...............................................................24
9. How to operate <for customer> ..........................................................................25
9.1. System transition diagram ..........................................................................25
9.2. Names of switches and buttons ...................................................................26
9.3. System setup mode ...................................................................................27
9.3.1. Units setting [UNIT] .............................................................................29
9.3.2. Speed pulses setting [SPEED PULSES] ....................................................30
9.3.3. Number of cylinders setting [ENGINE CYLINDERS] ...................................32
9.3.4. Tachometer response setting [TACHO RESPONSE]....................................33
9.3.5. Dimmer setting [DIMMER].....................................................................34
9.3.6. Special display setting [SPECIAL MODE]..................................................35
9.3.7. Warm-up setting [WARM UP MODE] .......................................................36
9.3.8. Active display setting ............................................................................37

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9.4. Display setup mode....................................................................................39
9.4.1. REV BAR scale range setting [REV BAR RANGE].......................................41
9.4.2. REV BAR maximum scale value setting [REV BAR MAX SCALE] ..................42
9.4.3. TURBO BAR maximum scale value setting [TURBO BAR MAX SCALE]..........43
9.4.4. Sequential indicator lighting pattern setting [SEQ. IND. PATTERN]..............44
9.4.5. Sequential indicator lighting step setting [SEQ. IND. STEP]........................45
9.4.6. Sequential indicator lighting on/off setting [SEQ.IND.] ..............................46
9.4.7. Oil pressure warning limit setting [OIL PRESS WARNING LIMIT].................47
9.4.8. Warning buzzer setting [DISPLAY WARNING BUZZER] ..............................48
9.4.9. Display number setting [DISPLAY NO.] ...................................................49
9.4.10. 2D barcodes for manual pages [MANUAL] ...............................................50
9.5. Switching of display items and size ..............................................................51
9.5.1. Multi-display zone ................................................................................52
9.6. Opening/Ending mode................................................................................53
9.7. Operation mode.........................................................................................54
9.7.1. Brightness adjustment ..........................................................................54
9.7.2. Real time mode....................................................................................56
9.7.3. Real time peak mode ............................................................................62
9.7.4. Real time peak reset mode ....................................................................63
9.7.5. Record mode .......................................................................................64
9.7.6. Record peak mode................................................................................65
9.7.7. Playback mode.....................................................................................66
9.7.8. Playback peak mode .............................................................................68
9.8. Warning setup mode..................................................................................70
9.8.1. How to change the warning setting values...............................................71
9.8.2. Setting of warning output ON/OFF..........................................................71
9.9. Error display .............................................................................................73
9.10. Sequential indicator ...................................................................................74
10. Troubleshooting <for customer and installation personnel>.....................................75

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11. Maintenance / Inspection / Warranty / After-sales service <for customer and installation
personnel>.............................................................................................................77
12. Terms and conditions..........................................................................................80

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This product functions with Defi-Link ADVANCE Control Unit. This product alone
does not function. Please refer to Defi-Link ADVANCE Control Unit operation manual
as well.
2. Safety Warning 【Please read carefully.】
This product is an additional product for providing information to automobile users about
engine conditions and other important factors. When installing and operating this product,
be sure to read the cautionary items of this operation manual as well as those given in the
operation manual for the vehicle in which this product will be installed. Please obtain a full
understanding of the cautionary items and use the product accordingly. In the event that
this product (or the vehicle in which it is installed) is lent to or transferred to another
person, please be sure this operation manual and the warranty card accompany the
product.
In this manual, the degree of hazard arising from actions such as improper operation is
separated into the 3 levels "Danger," "Warning," and "Caution." In addition, instructions
that must be followed for safe and proper use of this product as well as practices that must
be maintained are marked with a "Confirmation" heading. Please read and become
familiar with these sections.
Danger
Indicates a hazard that could cause death or serious personal injury if the
product is mishandled.
Warning
Indicates a possibility of death or serious personal injury if the product is
mishandled.
Caution
Indicates a conceivable source of personal injury or damage to equipment
if the product is improperly operated.
Confirmation
Indicates an instruction that must be performed or practice that must be
maintained.
Properties for safety warning
indicates attention needs to be paid. (Including warnings)
Prohibited
indicates restricted actions. (PROHIBITED actions)
Must
indicates actions that need to be carried out. (MUST actions)

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2.1.Before handling <for installation personnel>
Danger
Do not install the product in wet places. It may result in a fire caused by an electrical
short circuit.
Keep the wiring away from locations which affect steering, safety and brake systems.
Interfering with normal operation of the vehicle can result in an accident or fire.
Ensure that the vehicle will remain stationary and turn the power off before installing
this product. Failure to do so could result in a fire, and could make the vehicle move during
installation.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal prior
to installation of this product. Failure to do so could result ina fire caused by an electrical
short circuit.
Take care not to install this product in a way that interferes with safety equipment such as
seat belts and air bag systems or vehicle operation equipment such as engine controls,
steering wheel and brake systems. Interference with normal operation of the vehicle can
result in an accident or fire.
Solder or use a solderless connector for wiring connections and make sure connections
are insulated. In areas where there could be tension or sudden impacts on the wiring,
safeguard the wiring with corrugated tubing or other shock absorbent material. Accidental
shorts can cause fires.
While wiring power supply wire, to avoid the risk of electrical shock or fire, be sure to
confirm that there is no disconnection or breakage of wire. Poor connection can result in
short-circuit, electrical shock, fire, or other hazards.
The ignition-switched +12V (IGN) line must be connected to the vehicle's ignition-
switched wire with a fuse of 30A or less. High-capacity fuse (more than 30A) will not
blowout even with an abnormal current flow and may cause fire.
Discontinue use of this product if a blowout of the fuse has occurred. Continued use while
the condition exists could result in an accident, fire, or damage to the vehicle.
Use the tube fuse of regulated capacity when the fuse of the power source wire is
changed. Using a fuse that exceeds regulated capacity may cause fire.
Discontinue use of this product if the product doesn't operate or operates improperly.
Continued use while the condition exists could result in an accident or damage.

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Warning
Do not disassemble or modify this product. Such actions can not onlydamage or destroy
the product but also will void the warranty.
Disassemble/modify
Do not perform installation of this product immediately after the engine has been
switched off. The engine and exhaust system are extremely hot at this time and can cause
burns if touched.
Please keep children and infants away from the installation area. Children may swallow
small parts or be injured in other ways.
Do not install this product in the area where safety equipment such as air bags are
mounted. This may cause more injuries in the event of accident.
Carefully consider the installation location and driver's operation of the product before
installation. Do not install the product where it interrupts driving and the safety devices of
vehicle such as air bags. Be sure not to install the unit where it could fall. Improper
installation or operation could cause the product to fall and damage the vehicle or cause
serious danger by impeding driving.
Ensure that the wiring of this product does not have an adverse impact on the other
wiring of the vehicle. Incorrect wiring may destroy your ECU, ignition system and other
engine management devices. When tapping engine rev or speed signal from the ECU,
please make sure to follow the procedure as below:
1. Make sure that you have connected the power supply wire of the advance control unit.
2. Confirm that the DC Source LED of the advance control unit is lighted with ignition on.
3. Remove negative terminal connector from battery and tap engine rev or speed signal
from ECU.
Caution
Do not drop any of the components of this product. It may result in damage to the
product.
Do not apply excessive force on switches/terminals. It may result in damage to the
product.
Do not use wires other than the provided wires.

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Do not place wires near the engine, exhaust pipe or turbine. It may resultin damage or
fusion of wires.
Do not expose this product to moisture, dust or direct sunlight, or place product directly
in front of heat vents.
Do not pull the wires out of connectors forcefully. The connectors may be broken and
the wires may be cut. When pulling out the wires, press the lock firmly and unclip the
locks of connectors.
Do not install this product or gauges into the passenger side or center ofthe dashboard.
It doesn't meet vehicle safety standards.
Do not attach wires on the body of the vehicle or engine parts as this mayresult in
damage to the product
This product is designed for use on 12V vehicles. Do not install this product on vehicles
with 24V systems.
Insulate any unused wires. If any wires or connectors loosen duringinstallation, please
make sure they are correctly reattached.
Install wires away from ignition and also radio signal frequencyinterference as this could
cause the gauges to malfunction. Install wires away from ignition and also radio signal
frequencyinterference as this could cause the gauges to malfunction.
Please set it up so that the equipment, such as the wireless machines and cellular phones
that emit electric waves, does not touch this product. It may result in incorrect operation.
Make sure the waterproof processing is done when diverging wires in the engine
compartment.
When installing the sensor, do not bend the wire near the sensor body.
Wear gloves to avoid burns when soldering and cuts when installing wires, sharp edges
of parts.
Install sensors away from hot or wet places.

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When using sunshade, put sunshade between products and windshield to avoid direct
sun exposure.
Turn the power off and use a dried soft cloth for cleanup. Do not use cleaners except
neutral detergent. It may damage the product.
Confirmation
When the negative (-) battery terminal is disconnected, equipment such as clocks and
audio components having internal memory may lose their memory data. Follow the
operation manual of each component to reset data after installation of this product.
After installation is complete, return this operation manual, warranty card, and the
package along with the warranty to the customer.
Please confirm with the maintenance book that the car manufacturer issued when
installing and detaching genuine parts.
Before tapping wires, check the voltage of the existing wire. After tapping the wire, check
the voltage of the tapped wire again to confirm whether you have tapped into the proper
place.
If car navigation system or car television is installed in vehicle, gauges and wires of this
product need to be kept as far away as possible from the wiring and installing positions of
car navigation system or car television. Failure to do so may result in interference of
television display (VHF).
On no event will Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. be liable to you for any damages or losses of
genuine parts for your vehicle while installing.

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2.2.About installation and operation
<for customer and installation personnel>
Warning
Do not disassemble or modify this product. Such actions will not only void the warranty
but also damage or destroy the product.
Disassemble/modify
Do not operate while driving.
Discontinue use of this product if it doesn't operate, water gets into the unit, or smoke or
a strange odor comes from the unit. If such a condition occurs, contact the store or
installation personnel as soon as possible.
Continued use while the condition exists could result in an accident or fire. Please have
this product installed by store professional or dealer where it was purchased. Installation by
the customer will void the warranty.
In the case any of the warning lamps of vehicle (check engine lamp, etc.) is lighted, stop
the vehicle and turn off the engine immediately. After turning off the engine, detach this
product from the OBDII connector. Continued use while in a faulty state could result in
accidents or malfunction.
In order to ensure safe driving, check the information on the gauge only for a short
period of time. Looking at the display for a long period of time could distract attention from
the road and result in an accident.
Fix the switch unit and other parts tightly to the vehicle to avoid that children swallow
those.
Caution
Do not pull the wires out of connectors forcefully. The connectors may be broken and
the wires may be cut. When pulling out the wires, press the lock firmly and unclip the
locks of connectors.
On no event will Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. be liable to you for any damages arising out of the
use or inability to use the product, even if Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. has been advised of the
possibility of such damage.

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Confirmation
This product can be linked to the ADVANCE System NOT to the previousversion of Defi-
Link System.
The information displayed on this product are for reference purposes only. Please drive
according to the indication of vehicle's originally equipped instruments.
This product can be used only on 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 cylinder vehicles with 4 cycle
engine. This product cannot be used on diesel vehicles. Only in case in which vehicles are
compatible with the OBD specifications of this product, it can be used on diesel vehicles.
Please check the installed product regularly. Durability might deteriorate according to
use conditions, etc.
Detach this product from the vehicle when not in use for a long time.
This product uses high luminance LEDs. When several gauges are lined up, there might
be color difference in the LED production tolerance, but it is not malfunction.
In the case of idling stop vehicles, the power of the product is turned off and restarted in
some cases by a drop in battery voltage when the engine is restarted while idling stop
function is active. It is not malfunction.
The TFT color LCD will be dimmed to prevent damage from heat automatically when
heated. It is not malfunction. As the temperature is decreased, the brightness will be
increased.

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3. Features <for customer>
・The ADVANCE system (interactive communication) is implemented.
・By connecting this product to the ADVANCE system, the illumination of ADVANCE gauges
is controlled automatically.
・4 Display patterns can be set.
・Display items can be set optionally and maximum 6 items can be displayed all together on
one display.
・Warm-up mode is equipped to guard engine.
・Opening and ending modes can be selected from 2 variations.
・Self-diagnosis system detects a disconnection of wire, short circuit and communication
error, and indicates the error condition.
・Warning value can be set. The display is highlighted and buzzer sounds during warning.
(The buzzer can be set ON/OFF.)
・Data obtained during driving (including peak value and warning value) can be stored up to
3 minutes and the data can be replayed after driving.
・When both fuel pressure sensor and turbo sensor installed, differential pressure can be
displayed.
・Equipped with a shift-up sequential indicator with 8 LEDs.
・Equipped with a master warning function that outputs warnings for all the input signals.
(ON/OFF can be set.)

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・Odometer and trip meter functions are equipped.
・Oil, water, and exhaust temperatures can be displayed from 0℃ (32°F).
・Graphic animation plays during idling. (Special mode)

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4. Specifications <for customer and installation personnel>
Power supply voltage 10V ～ 16V DC(For 12V vehicle）
+B line 2A（IGN ON）
1mA（IGN OFF）
ILM line 5mA
Operation temperature range -20 ～ +60℃ , -4 ～ +140°F（Under 80％ relative humidity）
Storage temperature range -30 ～ +80℃ , -22 ～ +176°F（Under 80％ relative humidity）
Applicable speed pulse 2/4/8/16pulse (mainly for Japanese vehicles)
Pulse free setting: 1,274 ～ 16,562pulse/km,
2,051 ～ 26,665pulse/mile（corresponds to 2 ～ 26pulse)
Applicable number of cylinders 1･2･3･4･5･6･8（4cycle）
Dimensions Refer to part names and dimensions section.
Current consumption of ADVANCE
Control unit
(Maximum value obtained when connecting 7 gauges and displays)
4.1.Display items
Display range Format
0 ～ 399km/h（0 ～ 239MPH) numeral
0 ～ 11,000rpm numeral/bar
OP1
Turbo/Boost/
Intake manifold press.
-100 ～ 300kPa (-29.5inHg ～ 45.0PSI) numeral/bar
OP2 Oil Press. 0 ～ 1,000kPa（0 ～ 145PSI) numeral
OP3 Fuel Press. 0 ～ 600kPa（0 ～ 87PSI) numeral
OP4 Oil Temp. 0 ～ 150℃（32 ～ 302°F) numeral
OP5 Water Temp. 0 ～ 150℃（32 ～ 302°F) numeral
OP6 Exhaust temp. 0 ～ 1,100℃（32 ～ 2,012°F) numeral
0 ～ 1,000kPa（0 ～ 145PSI) numeral
10 ～ 16V numeral
0 ～ 999,999km (0 ～ 599,999mile) numeral
0.0 ～ 9999.9km (0.0 ～ 9999.9mile) numeral
00:00 ～ 99:99 numeral
Idling
Tachometer
Differential press.
Volt
Odo
Trip
Display item
Speed
OP means optional parts. To display OP1 through OP6, optional sensor sets need to be
purchased separately. If ADVANCE gauges (sensors) are already installed, the sensor set is not
necessary additionally. (e.g. Oil pressure sensor and the ADVANCE oil pressure sensor wire are
already installed, oil pressure can be displayed without purchasing OP2 sensor set.)
A turbo sensor for 300kPa (45PSI) is required to correctly display the boost pressure over
200kPa (29PSI).
Turbo and fuel pressure sensor inputs are required to display the differential pressure.
The odometer accumulates up to the upper limit of the display range, but at that point the
display is locked and the addition stops.

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5. Components <for customer and installation personnel>
Start Guide and a warranty card are included with the parts listed above. Keep them at hand.
ADVANCE Control Unit is required for the operation of this product. Please prepare separately.

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6. Optional / repair parts
<for customer and installation personnel>
Part No.
OP1 AD Turbo sensor set PDF07806SS
OP2 AD Oil press sensor set PDF08106SS
OP3 AD Fuel press sensor set PDF08205SS
OP4 AD Oil temp sensor set PDF08305SS
OP5 AD Water temp sensor set PDF08405SS
OP6 AD Ext. Temp sensor set PDF08505SS
DF09601
ADVANCE Indicator
Optional part name
Repair part name Part No.
FD switch bracket PDF17801G
Switch for FD & Tachometer PDF17803G
AD Speed & Tachometer signal wire (2m, 6 3/5ft) PDF09705H
AD Meter wire (1m, 3 1/3ft) PDF07709H
AD Installation parts for gauge and display PDF07809G
Brace set PDF09702G
Turbo/Boost sensor (Max 200kPa/29PSI) PDF06503S
Turbo/Boost sensor (Max 300kPa/45PSI) PDF14604S
Pressure sensor (for oil press. and fuel press.) PDF00703S
Temperature sensor (for oil temp. and water temp.) PDF00903S
Exhaust temp. sensor PDF01103S
Fitting for Exhaust temp. sensor PDF01105G
Turbo/Boost sensor wire (2.5m, 8 1/5ft) PDF06505H
AD Oil press. Sensor wire (3m, 10ft) PDF08105H
Fuel press. Sensor wire (2.5m, 8 1/5ft) PDF06603H
Oil temp. sensor wire (3m, 10ft) PDF05602H
Water temp. sensor wire (3m, 10ft) PDF05603H
Exhaust temp. Sensor wire (2.5m, 8 1/5ft) PDF06803H
AD: For ADVANCE System only
Please check our website for the latest information.

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7. Part names / dimensions
<for customer and installation personnel>

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The master warning lights up at the time of warning, as does the ADVANCE indicator.
ADVANCE indicator is sold separately.
⇒8 How to install <for customer and installation personnel>
⇒9.8 Warning setup mode

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■ADVANCE System diagram
The meter wire can be connected to either of the two connectors of METER OUTPUT.
Up to 7 gauges and displays in all can be connected to one control unit. If 7 gauges are
connected to one line, none can be connected to the other line. If three gauges are
connected to one line, up to 4 gauges can be connected to the other line.
More than one gauge of the same variety cannot be connected in one ADVANCE System.
(e.g. You can NOT connect 2 turbo gauges together.) However, several displays including
FDs can be connected.

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8. How to install <for customer and installation personnel>
8.1.Confirmation of contents
Check the contents of the package.
⇒5. Components <for customer and installation personnel>
8.2.Installation of ADVANCE Control unit and sensors
Install ADVANCE Control unit, sensors, and sensor wires by referring to the manuals.
⇒Refer to manuals for ADVANCE Control Unit, gauges, and sensor sets
8.3.Wiring of speed and tachometer signal wire
1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Connect the green wire (SP) to SP signal of ECU.
3. Connect the blue wire (TA) to TA signal of ECU.
If the tachometer signal wire of ADVANCE series is already wired, connect only the green
wire. In the case, do not use the speed and tachometer signal wire included in this product.
⇒Refer to how to solder and how to use the solderless connectors.
4. Connect the speed and tachometer signal wire to ADVANCE Control Unit. (In case the
wire is already connected, skip this step.)
5. Connect the negative (-) battery terminal.
6. Set the speed pulse, number of cylinders, and tachometer response after all the
installation and wiring are done by referring operation section.
⇒9 How to operate <for customer>
Caution for wiring of speed and tachometer signal wires
If there is an unconnected wire, be sure to insulate it.