motogadget motoscope mini User manual

Operating and installation guide
for the motoscope mini

Thank you very much for purchasing a high quality product by
motogadget.
Please read the following information and recommendations thoroughly
and follow these instructions during installation and use of the instrument.
No liability is assumed by motogadget for damage or defects resulting
from negligence or failure to follow the operating and installation guide.
Contact:
motogadget GbR
Simplonstr. 59
10245 Berlin
Germany
fon [phone]
fax [phone]
www.motogadget.com
[e-mail]
Version 1.31
© Copyright and all further rights by motogadget, Berlin 2006

Index of contents
1 Review of deliver
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……………………………………………………………………………………………... 1
2 Exclusion of liabilit
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………………………………………………………………………….……..…….…... 1
2.1 Duty of registration……………………………………………………………………………………....... 1
3 Technical data and functions……..…………………………………………………………………….…… 1
3.1 Summary of functions…………………………………………………………………………………...... 2
4 Preparation for installin
g
and connectin
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the instrument……………….…………….……………..... 2
4.1 Required knowledge and abilities…….……………………………………………………………….…. 2
4.2 Required materials for installing and connecting the instrument……………………….………….…. 2
5 Quick start..……………………………………………………………………………………………………... 3
6 General safte
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instructions……………………………….…………………….………………………..….. 4
7 Installation of the motocope mini………………………………………………………………………..…. 4
8 Connectin of the motoscope mini and the wirin
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harness…………………………………………….. 4
8.1 Cable routing recommendations………………………………………………………..….…………….. 4
8.1.1 Cable colours, functions and connections…………………………………………………..….…….. 4
8.2 Battery and voltage supply……………………………………………………………………………….. 5
9 Installation and connection of sensors and pushbutton……………………………………………….. 5
9.1 The pushbutton…………………………………………………………………………………………..... 5
9.2 Rev Counter sensor cable………………………………………………………………………………... 5
9.3 Installation and connection of the speedometer sensor……………………………………………….. 5
10 Puttin
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the instrument into the initial operation phase…………………………………………......... 6
11 Operation and use of the instrument………………………………………………………………….….. 6
11.1 General instructions of operation.………..…………………………………………………………...... 6
11.2 Analogue indication of the engine speed using the LED bar………………………………………... 6
11.3 Speed indication (kph or mph)………………………………………………………………………….. 6
11.4 Trip odometer (km or mi)………………………………………………………………………………... 6
11.5 Total odometer (km or mi)………………………………………………………………………………. 7
11.6 Engine speed indication on display (rpm)…………………………………………..………............... 7
11.7 Time counter for the current ride……………………………………………………………………..… 7
11.8 Threshold indication of the engine speed (shift light)…………………………………….................. 7
12 Setup menu
(
ad
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ustin
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the instrument
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………………………………………………………………….. 7
12.1 Level „Param“ (Parameter)........................................................................................................... 7
12.1.1 Teach................................................................................................................................ 8
12.1.2 Circ (Circumference)....................................................................................................... 8
12.1.3 ImpW (Impulse Wheel).................................................................................................... 8
12.1.4 ImpE (Impulse Engine).................................................................................................... 8
12.1.5 ImpF (Impulse Filter)....................................................................................................... 8
12.1.6 Ver 1.X.............................................................................................................................. 8
12.2 Level „Displ“ (Display)................................................................................................................... 9
12.2.1 Unit.................................................................................................................................... 9
12.2.2 Scale.................................................................................................................................. 9
12.2.3 Day.................................................................................................................................... 9
12.2.4 Night…………………………………………………………………………………………..….. 9
12.2.5 Flash (shift light)……….…………………………………………………………………..……. 9
12.2.6 Aback (auto back)…..……………………………………………………………………...….. 10
12.2.7 VertM (vertical mode)………………………………………………………………………….. 10
12.3 Level „Reset“…………………………………………………………………………………..………… 10
12.3.1 Odo (Odometer)…………………………………………………………………………..….. 10
12.3.2 all………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10
13 Cleanin
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the Instrument.……………………………………………………………………………….…. 10
14 Safet
y
instructions………………………………………………….………………………………………. 11
15 Trouble shootin
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……………………………………………………………………………………………. 11
15.1 After installation…………………………………………………………………………………………. 11
15.2 Malfuctions in general………………………………………………………………………………….. 11
16 Appendix……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
16.1 Connection scheme………………………………………………………………………………..…… 12
16.2 General overview of operation………………………………………………………………………… 12
16.3 Declaration of conformity…………..………………………………………………………………….. 13

1 Review of delivery
All products from motogadget are thoroughly checked to ensure they are completely fault free
when dispatched. Please check the received goods immediately for possible transpor
t
damage. If you find any damage or other deficiencies, please contact us immediately.
In this regard we refer to our general terms of business and delivery, which are published
under www.motogadget.de. Should a return of the received delivery be agreed, please note
that we only take back goods in their original packaging. The instrument and its accessories
must be returned within the legal period of time and without any traces of use. We do no
t
assume any liability for returns which are insufficiently insured or packed.
2 Exclusion of liability
motogadget accepts no liability for damage to any part of its products resulting from incorrec
t
installation or incorrect usage (i.e. other than recommended in the following instruction
manual).
Instrument housings and all other delivered parts must not be opened or dismantled. In case
of non-compliance all guarantee claims become invalid. The use of the delivered instruments,
sensors and accessory parts for racing or other competitions, as well as all uses that do no
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correspond to the recommended application render all guarantee claims invalid. motogadge
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accepts no liability for direct or indirect damage or subsequent damage of any kind resulting
from the use, installation or connection of the instrument, the sensors or other delivered
equipment. This exclusion of liability particularly includes damage to persons, material losses
and financial damages. The use of the motoscope mini and all of its accessory parts in areas
of public traffic is undertaken at the user's own risk.
2.1 Duty of registration
The motoscope mini does not have to be registered if used in addition to a registered
speedometer. If it is used as a single instrument without any other speedometer in areas o
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public traffic, the use of the instrument must conform to the laws of the country concerned.
This can mean a legal check by an official authority and registration in the vehicle papers. The
user of the instrument is personally responsible for complying with all relevant laws in the
countries concerned. The user is particularly responsible for correct calculations and
adjustments according to the tire circumference and the installation of the inductive proximit
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switch, as well as for the correct input of the data controlling the speedometer .
3 Technical data and functions
length / width / height 59 mm / 21,5 mm / 13 mm
weight without cables ca. 32 gr.
threaded fastening bores 2 x M3, 5 mm deep
operating voltage 9 -18 V
current consumption max. 100 mA
operating temperature -20 - +80 °C
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3.1 Summary of functions
Function Measurement range
Speedometer 0 – 999 km/h or mi/h
trip odometer 0 –999,99 km or mi
total odometer (adjustable) 0 -99999 km or mi
trip time 0 - 99:99 h:m
rev counter (digit read out) 0 -20,000 rpm
rev counter as LED bar 0 -20,000 rpm
rpm threshold LED (shift light) 0 -20,000 rpm
4 Preparation for installing and connecting the instrument
4.1 Required knowledge and abilities
Installing and connecting the motoscope mini and its additional equipment requires no special
knowledge or abilities if exact attention is paid to the following installation guide. The motoscope
mini can be installed on a wide range of different vehicles with different specifications and
equipment. For this reason it is not possible to cover all special cases within this description. In
cases of doubt, please consult the information supplied on our web site under Support and FAQ.
If installation of the motoscope mini still seems to be too complicated we recommend installation
by a professional expert.
4.2 Required materials for installing and connecting the instrument
Since the motoscope mini is suitable for a variety of vehicles, additional materials might be
necessary in order to mount the instrument to an individual vehicle. Such materials can include:
•mounting bracket for the instrument and fitting screws for the bracket
•mounting bracket for the speedometer sensor and the pushbutton
•cables or cable extensions for voltage-supply, ignition-signal and pushbutton connection
•assembly materials such as cable ties, plug connectors, shrink hose, soldering iron,
solder etc.
The use of wiring diagrams for the vehicle concerned is also recommended.
The speedometer sensor is already equipped with a 1.5 m long connecting cable, which makes it
possible to mount it to the front or rear wheel. Mounting requires a self-made holding bracket
sufficient for each individual vehicle.

5 Quick start
This section provides a guide to quick installation and connection of the motoscope mini
a) Make sure that you have all necessary materials and tools available before starting
the installation. Such materials are: an instrument mounting bracket, a pushbutton,
fitting screws and nuts, screw adhesive (medium-strength), cables, cable ties, plug
connectors, shrink-hoses and soldering tin. Necessary tools are: screwdrivers,
wrenches, an Allen key for M3 metric Allen screws, a side cutter, small pliers,
soldering iron, a voltage indicator and a crimping tool.
b) Make sure you have the wiring harness diagram of your vehicle and the terminal
location plan of the motoscope mini (see appendix)
c) Choose suitable positions for installing the motoscope mini and the speedomete
r
sensor. Select a point to which the cables will be routed in order to connect the
motoscope mini, the speedometer sensor and the pushbutton. Cut and drill the
motogadget mounting bracket for best fit or construct your own bracket. Design and
make a mounting bracket for the speedometer sensor switch and attach it to the poin
t
you have selected.
d) Mount the instrument and sensor on the vehicle.
e) Locate “switched plus” on the wiring harness of the vehicle by using a voltage
indication device. “Switched plus” means current must not flow until electric power is
switched “on”.
f) Remove the ground cable from battery terminal.
g) Look for the negative terminal of one ignition coil (primary circuit!) and route a cable
from this point to the terminal point you have chosen in stage c).
(Attention! In the case of a genuine CDI ignition the positive terminal of the ignition
coil must be used! In such a case, please read the corresponding chapters under "CDI
ignition".)
Route cables from the voltage supply, the speed sensor, and pushbutton to thei
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chosen location. Then connect the cables according to the circuit diagram provided in
the appendix.
h) Re-connect the vehicle battery and turn the voltage supply “on”.
i) Navigate to the setup menu (see Chapter 12) and adjust all necessary parameters fo
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engine speed, the rev. counter scale and the speedometer.
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) Start the engine and watch the rev. counter. If it works correctly, ride carefully and
slowly for a while and check the speedometer for plausibility. If you do not detect an
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6 General safety instructions
•For safety reasons the vehicle battery must be disconnected prior to the installation.
•Take particular care that all delivered parts are fastened securely to your vehicle. This is
extremely important for your own and other peoples’ safety.
•Make sure that your vehicle is equipped with interference suppressing spark plugs and
connector cables!
Use of the motoscope mini with non-suppressed ignition systems can lead to serious
damage to the device!
7 Installation of the motoscope mini
To ensure correct fastening two metric fastening screws must be used (M3). In order to avoid
distortions of the threaded bores, the fastening bolts must be screwed into the instrument
housing to a minimum depth of 3 mm and a maximum depth of 5 mm. It is therefore important
to select screws appropriate to the thickness of the used mounting bracket. We also
recommend the use of additional washers and screw adhesive (e.g. Loctite medium-strength).
Furthermore, the maximum torque applied to the M3 fastening screws must not exceed 4
Nm.
8 Connecting of the motoscope mini and the wiring harness
8.1 Cable routing recommendations
Before routing cables look for suitable cable paths. The cables should be as far away as
possible from hot parts of the engine. Look for a suitable place for the respective cables to
meet with their plugs and for the plugs to be connected with one another. This is usually in the
headlight housing or somewhere below the gas tank. Make sure you take note of the required
lengths of cables before cutting them for best fit. It is important here to consider the full lock of
the handlebars as well as the front and rear wheel travel. All cables should be routed free of
kinks and should not be subject to any tension. In addition, the cables have to be properly
isolated, especially in places where mechanical wear can take place. For fastening the cables
we recommend cable ties of synthetic material.
8.1.1 Cable colours, functions, and connections
motoscope mini
Cable colour Function Connection
Red Voltage supply Plus (+) "switched" and 5A fused voltage of the
wiring harness)
Black Earth connection Minus (-) (vehicle earth)
Yellow Signal cable of the rev. counter
Attention! This cable must
not be connected to the
high-voltage side of the
ignition!
Leads to the negative pole (clamp 1 or -) at one
ignition coil.
In case of a CDI-Ignition use the positive pole
of the ignition coil.
White Connection of the motoscope
to the speed sensor
Leads to the signal cable of the OEM speed
sensor, or delivered sensor that switched to
+12V
Green Cable for the menu pushbutton Leads to the pushbutton that switches to earth
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8.2 Battery and voltage supply
The Motoscope require “switched plus” for the voltage supply. That means electrical
power will flow if ignition lock is switched “on”. The motoscope mini can operate in a voltage
range from 7 V to 18 V DC. Operating the instrument without a battery, for example, using a
direct connection to the vehicle's generator, is not envisaged or recommended! Please
ensure that the polarity of the voltage supply is correct.
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ttention! The minimal supply cable width is 0,75mm². You must fuse the +12V powe
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supply cable with a 5A fuse. If device will be use without fuse, damage at the connecting
cable or the motoscope itself can cause a shortcut and a cable fire. There may be risk o
f
your life! Make sure you are capable to connect the instrument properly. If you are not sure,
let the shop do the job!
9 Installation and connection of sensors and the pushbutton
9.1 The pushbutton
To operate the instrument a pushbutton is to be connected. Therefore connect one of its
terminals with the green cable of the motoscope mini and the other one with earth (-).
Polarity is not relevant (see diagram in chapter 16.1).
9.2 Rev counter sensor cable
The rev. counter sensor cable is yellow. It transmits the signals from the ignition to the
device. Connect the yellow cable to the negative terminal (-) of one ignition coil or to the
corresponding terminal of the ignition box [clamp 1 or earth]. In the case of existing rev
counter output, connect the yellow cable directly with this output cable.
Attention! This cable must not be connected to the high voltage output of the ignition
system!
Attention! In case of a CDI ignition, the positive pole of the ignition coil must be connected!
9.3 Installation and connection of the speedometer sensor
The delivered speedometer sensor is a dry reed contact, which is triggered by a magnetic
field. Therefore, the delivered magnet must be attached to the wheel with the contained
epoxy glue. The speedometer sensor has to be attached to the vehicle by using a self made
holding bracket. The sensor tip has to be fastened parallel to the magnet's surface. The gap
between the magnet and the sensor must not exceed 5 mm and the sensor must not touch
the magnet or any other rotating parts. The sensor holding bracket has to be made
sufficiently stable in order to prevent any distance changes during any driving situations. The
maximum mounting torque of the sensor nuts is 2 Nm. For secure mounting we recommend
to use screw adhesive (medium strength). Subsequently, connect one cable of the
speedometer sensor with +12 V ("switched plus") and the other one with the white cable of
the motoscope mini. Polarity is not relevant.
If your vehicle provides an original speedometer sensor output that gives a +12V output
signal connect the white cable of the motoscope mini directly to this output.
A
ttention
!
If one end of the delivered speedometer sensor is connected with +12V and the
other open end touching vehicle earth accidentally, the sensor will be destroyed.
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ttention! The magnet will defective, if it is exposed temperatures higher than 100°C o
r
212°F (i.e. hot brakes).
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10 Putting the instrument into the initial operation phase
Once all parts are installed securely and all cables are connected properly re-connect the
battery and switch on the ignition or voltage supply. If the electrical connection is correct, the
start display "motogadget" will appear. After this, the display will switch automatically to the
speed indication. If this doesn't happen, turn off the ignition immediately and re-check all
connection terminals and cables on the instrument systematically.
11 Operation and use of the instrument
11.1 General instructions for operation
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ll functions of the instrument are activated using only one pushbutton. Press the button fo
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different times provides access to different levels of the display and the setup menu.
The system distinguishes between three times stages. For easy navigation in the setup menu,
the time stage will be shown in the rev counter bar as follows:
Time Stage 1: < 1 sec One third of the bar is illuminated. Function: primaril
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selection of the next option or setting a number read-
out.
Time Stage 2: 1 sec – 3 sec Two thirds of the bar are illuminated. Function: primaril
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selection of the next/subordinate level or selection o
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the next digit. Deletion of stored values.
Time Stage 3: > 3 sec The full bar is illuminated. Function: primarily selection
of the previous/primary level or leaving the menu item.
Please find the exact sequences for the setup menu in the flow chart (appendix 16.2).
11.2 Analogue indication of the engine speed using the LED bar
The rev. counter bar in the first line of the display can be adjusted in scales of 0 - 6.000, 0 –
8.000, 0 – 10,000, 0 – 14,000 and 0-16.000 rpm. This must be pre-defined in the setup
menu.
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fter entering the specific parameters of the vehicle and the correct rev. counter scale into the
set-up menu, the LED bar should show the correct engine speed on the display. If the engine
speed indication is not satisfying, please select another input filter (InpF) in the setup.
11.3 Speed indication (in km/h or mph)
The current vehicle speed is shown under the menu point "Speed" (standard display). The
measurement range is between 0 and 999 km/h or mph. If the function “auto back" is
activated (Setup/Displ/aback), the display will switch automatically back to the speedomete
r
display after a predefined time. If the chosen time is set to 00 s the function “auto back” is
deactivated.
11.4 Trip odometer (in km or mi)
Under the menu point "Trip" the trip odometer function shows the current day mileage. The
distance covered is indicated by a value between 0 and 999.99 km or mi.
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fter reaching the
latter value the counter starts again at 0 mi or km. The highest values are permanently stored.
They can be deleted by keeping the menu button pressed.
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11.5 Total odometer (in km or mi)
The total odometer shows the total distance covered since the instrument was put into
operation, provided that no other starting value has been entered. The reading can be shown
in kilometres or miles. The value remains stored even if the entire board is switched OFF. The
total odometer can be reset to 0 within the special sub-menu "RESET/ALL" in the set-up. I
f
you wish to enter starting values other than zero they can be set under "RESET/ODO".
11.6 Engine speed indication on the display (in rpm)
This function shows the current engine speed as a numerical value on the display in a range
between 0 and 20,000 rpm. This indication also requires vehicle specific pre-settings in the
setup menu.
11.7 Time counter for the current ride (hh:mm:ss)
The time counter for the current ride (stop-watch) measures the actual riding time because
counting stops when the vehicle stands idle. The riding time is recorded to the precise second
up to 99 hours, and 59 minutes. If the measured time amounts to less than 59 min and 59 s
the display shows minutes and seconds (mm.ss). If more time than one hour elapses, the
display shows hours and minutes (hh:mm). The recorded time remains also stored when
voltage is switched off. The time value can be set to zero any time keeping the pushbutton
pressed.
11.8 Threshold indication of the engine speed (shift light)
When a pre-adjusted engine speed value is reached (SETUP/ DISPL/ FLASH) all LEDs of the
display flash with a frequency of 5 Hz and with maximum brightness.
12 The Setup menu (adjusting the instrument)
All operations, adjustments, and calibrations of the motoscope mini are carried out using a
single pushbutton. For this reason the internal design of the setup is laid out in logical "levels."
The selection of and access to these levels as well as to their sub-points is controlled using
different button compression times. The different times are represented visually by a
horizontal LED bar in the first line of the display. This optical control ensures an eas
y
navigation as well as a correct input of data.
In order to enter the set-up menu the pushbutton has to be engaged in the "Speed" mode until
"Setup" appears in the display. Subsequently, the sub-point Param appears. Within this sub-
point three different levels can be chosen (Param, Displ and Reset) by compressing the
pushbutton for a short of time (time stage 1).
12.1 The level PARAM (vehicle-specific adjustments)
The navigation to this sub-point is explained by the diagram in the appendix (section 16.2).
Within this level the vehicle-specific values are entered which are needed for the indication o
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the driving and engine speed. Within the level the sub-points Teach, Circ, ImpW, ImpE, and
Ver can be chosen.
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