Denali Dialdim dnl.whs.20500 User manual

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Please Read Before Installing

DENALI products should always be installed by a qualified motorcycle technician. If

you are unsure of your ability to properly install a product, please have the product

installed by your local motorcycle dealer. DENALI takes no responsibility for damages

caused by improper installation. Caution: When installing electronics it is extremely

important to pay close attention to how wires are routed, especially when mounting

products to the front fender, front fork, or fairing of your motorcycle. Always be sure

to turn the handlebars fully left, fully right, and fully compress the suspension to

ensure the wires will not bind and have enough slack for your motorcycle to operate

properly.

Installation Tips

We strongly recommend using medium strength liquid thread locker on all screws and

bolts. It is also important to ensure that all hardware is tightened to the proper torque

specifications as listed in your owner’s manual. For included accessory hardware

please refer to the default torque specifications provided below. Inspect all hardware

after the first 30 miles to ensure that proper torque specifications are maintained.

Hardware Sizing Guide

Not sure what size bolt you have? Use this ruler to measure screws, bolts, spacers, etc.

Remember, the length of a screw or bolt is measured from the start of the “mounting

surface” to the end of the screw, so only include the screw head when measuring

countersunk screws.

M3 10.0 in-lbs - 1.0 Nm

M4 23.0 in-lbs - 2.5 Nm

M5 44.5 in-lbs 3.5 ft-lbs 5.0 Nm

M6 78.0 in-lbs 6.5 ft-lbs 9.0 Nm

M8 - 13.5 ft-lbs 18.0 Nm

M10 - 30.0 ft-lbs 41.0 Nm

M12 - 52.0 ft-lbs 71.0 Nm

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What’s In The Box?

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DialDim™ Lighting Controller

DNL.WHS.20500

Instruction Manual

(a) DialDim™ Controller.............................................................Qty 1

(b) DialDim™ Switch.................................................................Qty 1

(d) M3.5x6 DIN 912..................................................................Qty 2

(e) Trigger Wire Harness............................................................Qty 2

(f) Light Extenson Cables...........................................................Qty 4

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

1. Device Overview

1.1 - Overview of Controller

The DENALI DialDim™ Lighting Controller features a multicolor halo a

dimming switch that allows you to independently turn on/off and dim two

sets of auxiliary lights from a single consolidated wiring harness. The LED

halo switch displays your exact settings and allows for effortless dimming

on the fly. The blue halo controls light set one and the green halo controls

light set two; simply double click to switch between the two circuits.

The controller also features high beam, turn signal, and horn inputs to

unlock intelligent flash features that can cancel your auxiliary lights with

your turn signal, flash your auxiliary lights as a turn signal, or strobe your

lights when you sound your horn.

The dedicated light outputs are labeled and color coded so adding one or

two sets of lights to you vehicle couldn't be any easier. Connect your main

lights to the blue leads and your 2nd set of lights (typically fog or visibility

lights) to the green leads.

In addition to the DialDim Controller and Switch, the kit includes four 60”

plug-&-play light extensions and a 7/8” handlebar switch mount. Simply

add the light pods and you’re ready to ride!

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2. Features Overview

Switched Power

Circuit One Left

Circuit Two Left

Circuit Two Right

Circuit One Right

Main Fuse (30A)

High Beam

Horn

Right Turn

Left Turn

Battery Positive

Battery Negative

DialDim™

Switch

DialDim™

Controller

LOW

OFF

eFUSE

0-100

On/Off & Dim

Independently control two sets of lights

on/off and intensity level using the single

DialDim™ Switch. The blue halo controls

light set one and the green halo controls

light set two. Double click to switch

between the two circuits.

High/Low Sync

Your auxiliary lights will automatically

switch between your selected dim setting

to full intensity with the factory high

beam switch. Simply connect the blue

input wire to your vehicle high beam

circuit to enable this feature.

Stealth Mode

A clever 0% dim setting on the switch

allows your lights to be "off" during

normal driving conditions but will jump to

100% intensity with your vehicle high

beam switch. The lights will also react to

turn signal and horn inputs in this mode

but will remain off when no inputs are

detected.

Cancel with Turn Signal

When enabled the main lights (blue

circuit 1) will cancel in sync with your

signal to prevent "washing out" your

factory turn signal. Simply connect the

yellow and orange input wires to your

vehicle turn signal circuit to enable this

feature.

Flash as Turn Signal

When enabled your amber visibility lights

(green circuit 2) will flash in sync with

your factory turn signals. Simply connect

the yellow and orange input wires to your

vehicle turn signal circuit to enable this

feature.

Strobe with Horn

When enabled your auxiliary lights on

both circuits will strobe at 4Hz when you

sound your horn. Simply connect the

green input wire to your vehicle horn

circuit to enable this feature.

Electronically Fused Circuits

Both light circuits are electronically fused

and can be set right from the switch

itself! The halo will illuminate red to

notify you when a circuit fused is tripped.

Voltage Display Indicator

Upon vehicle startup, the switch halo will

flash green to indicate a healthy battery

voltage, or flash red to indicate a battery

voltage that is below 11.8v.

Low Voltage Cutoff

If battery voltage drops below 10.8v the

lights will not power on preventing you

from being stranded. The switch halo will

flash 4 red LEDs to indicate the low

voltage condition.

4. Mounting The Switch

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3. Installing The Harness

Circuit One - Left Aux Light

Circuit Two - Left Aux Light

Trigger Wires

Battery

Light Extensions

DialDim™

Switch

DialDim™

Controller

Circuit Two - Right Aux Light

Circuit One - Right Aux Light

4.1 - Handlebar Mounting

The DialDim™ Switch includes a 7/8” band for mounting to handlebars,

but also can be surface mounted. Follow the steps below for handlebar

mounting, or continue to Section 4.2 for surface mounting instructions.

Step One: Place the band around the handlebar.

Step Two: Use the two M3.5 screws and a 3mm allen key to attach the

switch to the mounting band. Continue tightening the screws until the

switch no longer rotates on the handlebar.

4.2 - Surface Mounting

The DialDim Switch is designed to be surface mounted in two different

orientations, side mounted or rear mounted.

Step One: Clean and prep the mounting surface and the bottom of the

switch using an alcohol swab. Allow surfaces to fully dry.

Step Two: Adhere the switch to the mounting surface using double

stick tape. We recommend using 3M VHB tape.

Note: To ensure a stronger bond use a heat gun to warm the tape

before applying to the surface.

3.1 - Connecting The Trigger Wires

The DialDim Controller features input trigger wires, connect them to each

corresponding circuit to unlock intelligent flash features. The simplest way to

identify each circuit is to use a test light to probe connectors/wires while

cycling the corresponding switch on the vehicle.

Required Input:

White Switched Power Trigger Wire - This trigger wire signals the controller

to power ON and OFF with the vehicle’s ignition.

Optional Inputs:

Blue High Beam Trigger Wire - This trigger wire enables “High/Low Sync”;

the auxiliary lights will automatically switch between your selected dim setting

to full intensity with the factory high beam switch.

Green Horn Trigger Wire - This trigger wire enables “Strobe with Horn”; the

auxiliary lights on both circuits will strobe at 4Hz when you sound your horn.

Orange & Yellow Turn Signal Trigger Wires - These trigger wires enable

“Cancel with Turn Signals” & “Flash as Turn Signal”; the auxiliary lights on

circuit one will cancel with the vehicle’s turn signals, the auxiliary lights on

circuit two will flash with the vehicle’s turn signals.

3.1 - Connecting To The Battery

Step One: Remove the fuse from the fuse holder.

Step Two: Access the vehicle’s battery and disconnect the negative (-)

and positive (+) terminals.

Step Three: Connect the DENALI wiring harness to the battery via the

ring terminals, be sure the red wire lead with the fuse holder in-line

goes to the positive (+) terminal of the battery.

Step Four: Re-install the fuse into the fuse holder.

Note: When possible, place the fuse holder in an easily accessible

location for convenient service in the event of a blown fuse.

Side Mounting Rear Mounting

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5. Light Circuit Controls

5.1 - Controlling the Lights

Our ground-breaking DialDim™ Lighting Controller features a multicolor halo dimming switch that allows you to independently turn on/off and dim two sets

of auxiliary lights from a single consolidated wiring harness. The LED halo switch displays your exact settings and allows for effortless dimming on the fly.

The blue halo controls light set one and the green halo controls light set two.

Light Set One (Blue Halo):

Single Click

--> Press & Hold

OFF

Light Set Two (Green Halo):

Double Click

--> Press & Hold

OFF

Increase Intensity:

Rotate Dial Clockwise

Decrease Intensity:

Rotate Dial Counterclockwise

Switch Between Circuits:

Double Click

6. Fuse Setting Controls

6.1 - Setting The Electronic Fuses

Both light circuits are electronically fused and can be set right from the

switch itself! The halo will illuminate red to notify you when a circuits

fused is tripped.

Enter Fuse Setting Mode:

7 Second hold

Increase Fuse Value:

Rotate Dial Clockwise

Decrease Fuse Value:

Rotate Dial Counterclockwise

Switch Between Circuits:

Double Click

Exit Fuse Setting Mode:

2 Second Hold

6.2 - Recommended Fuse Values

Refer to the list below for the recommended fuse value for a pair of

DENALI light pods.

DM Light Pods - 4A

D2 Light Pods - 4A

D3 TriOptic Light Pods - 10A

D3 Fog Light Pods - 10A

DR1 Light Pods - 4A

S4 Light Pods - 8A

D4 Light Pods - 10A

D7 Light Pods - 15A

For other lights not listed above, a good general rule of thumb for

choosing the correct fuse value is to multiply the power draw (Amps) by

1.5 and then rounding up or down to the closest value fuse.

LED Halo Display

Push Button / Dial

Circuit Intensity Level

LED Halo Display

Push Button / Dial

Circuit Fuse Value

Circuit One

Circuit Two

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7.1 - Start Up Flash Sequence

The switch halo doubles as a battery monitor with a low-voltage cutoff feature. Upon keying on the vehicles ignition, the halo will flash different colors to

display your current battery health. If voltage is below 10.8v the auxiliary lights will not power on, saving you enough battery power to turn the engine

over. Once the battery charges above 10.8v the lights will return to normal operation.

7.2 - Auxiliary Light Status and Control

The switch halo displays the exact intensity of both of your lights so you're never stuck guessing if your lights are on, or what intensity they're set to.

Simply double click to switch between the two circuit intensity displays, or press and hold to turn light circuits off.

7.3 - Fuse Status and Setting

Thanks to the electronically fused circuits, the halo switch can also display, and allow you to select, the fuse values for each circuit. And if a fuse trips, the