Pivot CYBER GAUGE COW User manual

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（COB / COW / COV / COT As of May, 2015 No.3)
CYBER GAUGE
OBD or SENSOR SYSTEM
Need to purchase separately sold OBD unit (COU) to operate meter.
The contents of the OBD unit package
BOOST
WATER TEMP
VOLTAGE
TACHOMETER
1. The display will not be proper if the ECU being used is not the standard one or if a sub-computer is being used, even
in compatible car models.
2. Cannot be used in combination with other company’s products that use Diagnostic Monitoring Connectors.
3. For details about using combinations of PIVOT OBD2 products, see here. ⇒ https://pivotjp.com/obd-e/
USER’ S MANUAL
Product ＋
●If this product is given to
another user, make sure to
include this User’ s Manual.
Thank you for purchasing this PIVOT product.
Please read this manual carefully and keep it for future
reference.
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OBD Connection
Gauge
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User’ s
Manual
(This Book)
Contents Please check the contents of the package
Contents / WARNING / CAUTION …… 1
Features ………………………………… 1
Part Names and Displays ……………… 2
Connecting The Wires …………… 2~3
Installing The Product…………………… 3
Basic Operation ………………………… 4
Switching The Display and Setting …… 4
Troubleshooting ………………………… 4
Zip Ties
(Large) × 2
(Small) × 5
Meter Allen
Wrench
Double-sided
Tape
Double-sided
Tape
Cushion
Tape
OBD Cable
with fuse 3A
IGN Cable
with fuse 3A
Cut
Connectors
× 2
Meter
Holder
OBD Unit
Easy-to-Install OBD Connection Models
Simple Coupler Connection to Diagnostic Monitor Connector
(Please check compatible car models with the Fitting List)
Low Position Holder
New meter gauge holder allows for installation at 5 mm lower
than normal.
Illumination
White LED lighting of Dial and Needle.
Features
Warning and Peak reading
Blinks red LED at the set value as Warning and the Peak reading.
Stepping Drive
Our stepping motor is able to provide a smooth, highly precise
display.
Linkage Possible
For a sleek one-line connection from multiple gauges to unit use
our link cable (sold separately).
●Do not work in areas where there is excessive exhaust.
Due to vehicle exhaust emission poisoning or fire may result in a damage to
humans.
●Do not crush the cable.
Please be careful that the cable does not get crushed by the seat rail or car
door steel plate, nor cut by any sharp steel plate as this may cause a poor
connection or an electric short leading to fire or other danger.
●Do not operate while driving.
Operating or checking the display during driving may cause an accident; please
use with the utmost consideration for safety.
●Please securely fasten the product to a stable place and be
sure to store bundle away all wires with tape, etc...
It is very dangerous to pull tangled wires by force or allow tangled wires to
interfere with driving.
●This product is for DC12V cars;
Installation cannot be carried out on cars with other voltage batteries.
●Just after installation do not exert any strong force on the product.
Please note that it's easy to unstick just after fixing the product with double-sided tape.
●Do Not Use Chemical Cleansers.
If the unit gets dirty please wipe with a soft cloth to remove any dirt. Do not use
chemical cleansers such as thinner, benzene, or alcohol.
●Do not install the product in any place subject to high temperature or
any place where water may be splashed.
●Make sure to replace all screws and parts to their original place.
●Do not install the product in a place where it will cause distraction.
●Do not, in any manner, process, take apart, or make changes to this
product.
WARNING Improper use or disregard of these warnings
may result in the injury or death of people. CAUTION Improper use or disregard of these warnings may cause
injury to persons, damage the product and other things.
OBD UNIT
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cow
coV
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coU

2
START
CYBER GAUGE
Meter
2
3
4
Link cable
1
2
3
【Reference】
Link Cable required number
Basic Wiring Link Wiring (Link Cable is separately sold)
3-pin
Connector
3-pin Connector
3-pin
Connector
6-pin
Connector
3-pin Connector
3-pin Connector
1
1
3
4
7
8
6
2
Part Names and Displays
Display【Meter】 【Unit】
Display each data
(View from Gauge Connection)
(View from Car Connection)
2LED Blinks red LED at the set rpm and
the Peak reading.
3Switch
Shows the current values and peak value.
4Needle
Use to set the warning and
display and reset the peak value.
5Illumination Normally illuminated when on display.
(dial : white, needle : white)
6
Meter connector Connect gauge cable
7
Spare No need to use
8Power connector Connect power cable
Connecting the Wires
Meter Meter
Diagnostic
Monitoring
Connector
①
②③④
⑤
⑦ ⑩
TOYOTA
NISSAN
HONDA
MITSUBISHI
MAZDA
SUBARU
SUZUKI
DAIHATSU
②③④
②③④⑦⑩
②④
④⑤
②④⑩
①②③④
②③④
②③④
①By the accelerator pedal
②At the right foot of the driver seat (with lid)
③At foot of driver seat in the center
④At the left foot of the driver seat (with lid)
Placement Diagram for Diagnostic Monitoring Connector
Size
Product
BOOST
WATER TEMP
VOLTAGE
TACHOMETER
COB
COW
COV
COT
Maximum side
Maximum side
Lowest side
Maximum side
-100 〜154kPa
20 〜120°C
7〜17V
0〜9000rpm
Product
Number Display Range
Over the set value
Over the set value
Under the set value
Over the set value
Warning Peak [Unit：
mm]
ø60
15 30 70
50
Depth22
Unit
Meter
ø65
(1.5m) (1.5m)
(1.5m)
(0.5m)
Unit
Plug while
the engine
is running
OBD Connector
Meter Holder (0.15m) (0.15m)
(1.5m)
Unit
Link Cable
※Meter can be connected up to four
in both basic and link wiring.
Gauge Cable
Gauge Cable
Gauge Cable
OBD Cable
Meter
Holder
Insert each connector, ABCin the diagram below.
Engine start and insert OBD Connector to the Diagnostic Monitoring Connector of car.
1
2
A A
B
B
C
⑤At the right side of the center console
⑦Behind the panel by the steering (with lid)
⑩Panel to right of steering wheel (upper part of small storage box)
Can be connected to any of the four positions
Can be connected to any of
the four positions
Procedure for connecting OBD code is same as basic wiring.

3
VOLTS
14 16
17
12
10 87
CYBER GAUGE
V
60
40
20
120
100
80
CYBER GAUGE
WATER
TEMP °C
x100kPa
2.0
1.0
0-1.0
CYBER GAUGE
BOOST x1000rpm
0
1
2
3
4
5
678
9
CYBER GAUGE
Installing The Product
Notes about using the OBD2 Connector
How to use the Cut Connectors
1
10 mm
2
10 mm
345
When crimping, please
use crimpers or use
pliers to bend and then
solder together.
Peel off of the vinyl
cover at connection.
Peel off of the vinyl
cover at the end of
the product’ s wire.
Wrap around
both wire coils.
Close tightly with
cut connector.
Insulate with vinyl
tape.
If you unable to get a grip
on the distended portions.
Make sure to grip the
distended portions when
pulling it out or inserting it. Do not pull on the wires
when trying to remove the
connector; the wires may
become disconnected.
CAUTION
With some car models it
may be difficult to get a
good grip on the connector.
In such case, pull
out the connector
by pulling on the
end of the zip tie.
③Affix the Cushion Tape on the base of the meter,
connect the Gauge Cable to the Meter, and install
the Meter into the Meter Holder. Please add the
Cushion Tape if the Meter not fixed.
①Fasten using the
double-sided tape.
Note : Please be sure about
where you wish to install the
meter, as it is not advisable to
reuse double-sided tape.
Meter Holder
GaugeCable
Gauge
Cable
Back side
of Meter
Clean
to remove
oil and dust
Double-sided
tape
Installing The Meter
②After deciding the
position and
angle of the meter
face, fasten the
Hexagonal bolt on
both sides to
secure.
●When using Link Cable, put the
connector to the back of Meter Holder
as shown in the below diagram. Push
the remained cable between the meters
to inside of Meter Holder.
Cut the Cushion Tape in half, affix to base of the Meter to be
on press fit condition with adjusting number. And connect the
Gauge Cable to the Meter and insert into the panel.
Meter
Holder
Connector
Meter Connector
Connector Cable
Cushion Tape Cushion
Tape
Cushion Tape
Double-sided
tape
Cushion Tape
Cushion Tape
Unit
Zip tie
(Large)
Through
holes
Thick cable
or pipe
Clean to
remove
oil and dust.
Fastening to
Flat Space
When Fastening
to a Cable or Pipe
(Example of Installation)
Installing The Unit
As shown in the above diagram , fasten
the unit into positions not usually
affected by water.
A Must-Have
for Turbo Cars
From checking boost to estimating gas
usage (vacuum side) make this a vital
item for your turbo engine car.
For Preventing
Overheating and
Checking Warm-up
This gauge allows you to not only check
warm-up operation but help prevent
overheating due to lack of coolant or
trouble in the coolant line.
Battery Checking
for New-Era Systems
Use to calculate battery life by checking
voltage drop during idling and minimum
voltage at start up, as well as, check on
your battery recharging status from
regenerative braking.
From Sports
to Eco Driving
A basic tachometer designed for
checking shifting performance in both
AT and MT cars, as well as, help
optimize your eco-driving.
BOOST WATER
TEMP VOLTAGE TACHOMETER
Features of the meter
For some models, please connect the power cable to IGN as shown on the right.
After stopping the engine, it
takes about a minute until
the meter turns off.
Sometimes the meter is not
working.
It's a communication matter with
the car side
It's a communication matter with
the car side, but it has no trouble to
the car without changing the wiring.
Unplug the connector of Yellow and Red cable of OBD Cable
and connect Yellow cable of IGN Cable into the connector on
yellow cable, then connect to IGN cable to IGN of car. (Do not
connect to Acc)
IGN Cable
＝Cut Connector
IGN
(12V with Key ON)
OBD Cable Diagnostic
Monitoring
Connector
Yellow Yellow
Red
Part of SUBARU
(Including 86)
Symptom Cause
Part of SUZUKI
Hexagonal bolt
If connect the power cable to IGN (Not normally required)
A Installation with the Meter Holder
B Installation to panel or something
Panel
Cut the
Cushion Tape
in half

4PIVOT CORPORATION 87-3, Shimookada Okada, Matsumoto-shi, Nagano, 390-0313 JAPAN
START
ENGINE
STOP
START
ENGINE
STOP
Troubleshooting
Trouble Possible Causes Possible Solutions
14523
Basic Operation
Key Switch ON
(Engine start)
Key Switch OFF
(Engine stop)
Opening Demo Real-time display Meter OFF
Switching The Display and Setting
●The needle will move to the lowest value side several times for searching position. Then it will move to the maximum value and finally to reading for current
measurement item.
Opening Demo
Needle of the boost gauge is shifted
to slightly negative from 0 when the
key switch ON and the engine is
stopped.
Depending on the altitude, needle shifts about one scale by the characteristics of car side
sensor(absolute pressure), but this is not a malfunction.
Does not work with Engine start.
Please check the “Fitting List” .
Please reconfirm whether wiring and
connections are correct or not.
The unit has been installed into an incompatible car
model.
OBD Connector was connected when the key switch
was set to OFF, or car battery was changed.
Connect again OBD Connector
when the key switch is set to ON
(engine start).
Poor connection of Gauge cable , Link cable ,
6-pin Connector , OBD Connector and IGN cable .
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circuitry and circuitry layout.
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Measuring the lowest voltage
by voltmeter
1
2
●Recommend to charge or replace the battery if it's lower
about 1V or more than when new.
START
ON
or
or
Without braking,
press down twice
With braking,
press down once
Press the switch
once
Peak reading display Reset the Peak reading
Peak reading display
1
Real-time display
Reset the Peak reading
5
Real-time display
3
2
LED will light.
Press the switch
for 3 seconds
1
4
※Each peak value can be reset by the key OFF.
Back to real-time display after 3
seconds releasing the switch.
Pressing the switch while displaying the
peak reading will re-set the peak reading.
LED will light off.
Real-time display
Setting warning point display
Setting of Warning
LED will brink.
Release
the switch
Press the switch
for 3 seconds Press
the switch
Each pressing of
the switch will
raise, at the
maximum point it
will return to the
minimum point.
3
2
4
1
5
While holding down
the switch, change the warning setting.
※By continually pressing down on the switch the needle will
move to the maximum point.
※Can't make setting of Warning while displaying Peak reading(LED lighting).
LED will light off and back to
real-time display after 3 seconds
releasing the switch.
While the meter is in operation, press
the switch once.
Turn the key switch
ON and display the
meter
Start the engine and
check the lowest
voltage with Peak
reading display
While the meter is in operation,
press the switch for 3 seconds.