Pivot RCX User manual

1
SET
rpm
PEAK
REV COUNTER
Zip Ties
× 5
Allen
Wrench
Double-sided
Tape
REV COUNTER
SHIFT LAMP & REV COUNTER for Pros
OBD2
Power Cable
with fuse 3A
Shift Lamp
User’s guide
ECU wiring
diagram list
Controller
■ Shift Lamp
Shift lamp lights up when the set rpm is reached.
・Ultra bright LED is easy to see even in full daylight.
・For night driving select auto low lighting or synchronize with parking lights.
・High quality aluminum machined body with swivel neck.
■ Digital Tachometer
High precision display for setting shift lamp and viewing rpm.
・High precision display of engine rpm up to 9999 in 1 rpm units.
・Shift lamp settings can be made in units of 100 rpm.
・View real time and peak engine rpm.
・Compact design needs no space.
■ Alarm
Alarm sounds at shift point for 0.5 seconds.
■ Easy Installation
Can be easily installed in some model TOYOTA and DAIHATSU cars
directly by connecting to the diagnostics connector. Other models can be
connected to the ECU.
■ Compatible Vehicles
12 V Gasoline Engine Cars (some diesel engine models)
For 1・2・3・4・5・6・8 cylinder models.
REV COUNTER RCX
■ Size
50
32
46
60
(Front) (Backside)
SET( ) switch
PEAK( ) switch
Display RPM and each setting display
Change each setting
Peak and change each setting
For Automatically low lighting
1
12 6 34 5
2
3
5-pin Connector Connect to the 5-pin Connector of Power cable
2-pin Connector Connect to the 2-pin Connector of Shift Lamp
Light sensor
4
5
6
Part Names of the Controller
20
(Shift Lamp) (Controller)
[Unit：mm]
●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.
●Please securely fasten the product to a stable place.
It is very dangerous if, while in use, the product falls off and interferes with braking.
●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 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.
When double-sided tape is used for an installation be warned that when hot the
tape temporarily losses adhesiveness.
●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.
USER’S MANUAL
(RCX As of October, 2013 No.1)
Contents Please check the contents of the package
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.
Contents / WARNING / CAUTION ……… 1
Features …………………………………… 1
Connecting The Wires …………………… 2
Installing The Product …………………… 3
Settings……………………………………… 3
Basic Operation …………………………… 4
Display The Peak Value and Reset …… 4
Troubleshooting …………………………… 4
Features
Cut Connectors
× 4
White
extension
cord
Earth
terminal

2
ー
Connecting the Wires
■ Explanation of wires
12
Red
RedRed
Red
RedRed
Black
BlackBlack
Black
BlackBlack
White
WhiteWhite
White
WhiteWhite
Red
RedRed
Black
BlackBlack
White
WhiteWhite
※1
Type C：If you are not using the diagnostic monitor connector
If you are wiring directly cut off and insulate all wires at the base of the OBD2 connector.
1
OBD2
Connector
OBD2
Connector
Connect to the diagnostic
monitor connector
Connect to the diagnostic
monitor connector
2
5-pin
connector
5-pin
connector
5-pin
connector
2-pin connector
5-pin
connector
1
10 mm
2
10 mm
345
If you wish to use REV COUNTER in combination with products in
our 3-drive Series (FLAT or COMPACT) or other OBD2 products, the
“OBD2 Wiring Kit OBD-EH” (sold separately ¥3,200) makes
installation a snap.
For more details about using combinations of products see here.
⇒ http://pivotjp.com/obd-e/
*When using REV COUNTER with products mentioned above, they can
only be used together in compatible model vehicles for both products.
About Using OBD2 Products in Combination
When another device is already
connected to the RPM signal
from the ECU
To get the RPM
signal from other
than the ECU
OBD2
connector
Orange wire
●Synchronize with parking lights
⇒Need to make wiring
●Automatically low lighting
⇒No need to make wiring
Color
Red
Black
White
Orange
Wiring place
IGN
GND
TA
Illumi
Details
12V with key switch ON (or Normal power)
Screw to gain earth, etc
RPM signal
12V with parking lights ON
Orange Parking
light
Backside of the controller
Backside of the controller
Backside of the controller
Backside of the controller
Backside of the controller
(Some of TOYOTA, DAIHATSU and MINI)
Connect to the Power and RPM signal
Car models with a ●or
◎
mark in the
“ECU Wiring Diagram List”
Earth
IGN (or Normal power)
←To controller
Ex : For a 6 cylinder car, the reading should be 3000
rpm, but display shows 500 rpm.
This may be caused by the individual wiring system
of that model of car. Change the cylinder setting to
“1”. (See page 3 “SETTINGS A” for details.)
●To get the RPM signal from diagnosis
(check connector)
●To get the RPM signal from
the ignition coil
Ex : in case of
MAZDA EUNOS
ROADSTER
(NA6C)
White wire
←To controller
Location of the
RPM signal (IG − )
Ignition coil
White wire
←To controller
Cut off at the base
Type A：
Cut off
at the base
Insulate the cut
off part with tape
White ※1
TA
ECU
Engine Computer,
etc.
TA
ECU
Engine Computer,
etc.
Type B：For Popular Models (other than TOYOTA, DAIHATSU and MINI)
Cut connector White
extension wire
Insulate the cut off
part with tape
※1If the white wire is not long
enough, please use the
white wire provided in this pack-
age to extend the length.
See【Reference 2】
= Use cut connector (or solder)
... and that device works properly keep that wiring.
... and the meter or other device stops working properly or sometimes becomes unstable disconnect from
the ECU wire and get the RPM from the minus terminal of ignition coil or diagnosis. (Follow the directions
as written below)
When connecting the RPM signal to the
ignition coil or diagnosis and the indicated
rpm on the meter may be obviously lower
than the actual rpm as shown on tachometer
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
【Reference 1】Notes about using the OBD2 Connector
With some car models
it may be difficult to
get a good grip on the
connector.
Peel off about 10mm of vinyl covering from the tip of
the black wire.
Bend the outside wires around the core to
make the wire thicker.
Crimp down on the earth terminal.
Connect it to a earth screw.
1.
2.
3.
4.
【Reference 3】How to use provided earth terminal
Crimp down
【Reference 2】How to use the Cut Connectors
Shift Lamp
Connect to the Shift Lamp
Insert the 2-pin connector from the shift lamp into the 2-pin connector at the back
of the controller.
*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.
In such case, pull
out the connector by
pulling on the end of
the zip tie.
Cut the black tube of the wire tip and connect.

3
ON
ON
Fastening the products
Installation of the Shift Lamp
Controller
Settings
3
3
2
41
5
The Shift Lamp does not lit during setting.
1
2
1
2
4
45
5
Alarm ON Alarm OFF
3
2
41
5
Make Alarm setting for the sound during light emission of Shift Lamp.
●Alarm sounds when you make each settings even if Alarm set to OFF.
Low lighting setting
Low lighting ON Low lighting OFF
3
2
41
5
Make setting of auto low lighting of Shift Lamp.
●This function doesn’t work if the Shift Lamp synchronizes with parking lights
with connecting to Orange code.
●If the controller is installed dark place and the light sensor of controller could
not sense the change of lights, the Shift Lamp might keep low lighting.
On the steering
column cover
On the steering
column cover
Below the
meter hood
Below the
meter hood
On the
meter hood
On the steering
column cover
On the steering
column cover
On the dashboard
On the dashboard
Installation of the Controller
(Installation Example)(Installation Example) (Installation Method)
Fasten using the double-sided tape.
(Clean the surface; removing all oil or dust.)
Fasten using the
double-sided tape.
(Clean the surface;
removing all oil or dust.)
①
After deciding the
position and angle of
the meter face, fasten
the hexagonal bolts on
both sides to secure.
②
Double-sided tape
(included)
Clean to remove
oil or dust
Hexagonal bolt
Clean to remove
oil or dust
Double-sided
tape (included)
Adjust to
designed
angle
(Installation Method)
Cylinder Number Setting
A
SETTING
RPM Setting
Alarm Setting
C
SETTING
D
SETTING
E
SETTING
If the
generic car
If the level
is small
Press
the PEAK
switch
The display will change with each pressing of the switch.
The display will change with each pressing of the switch.
The display will change with each pressing of the switch.
RPM display
RPM display
RPM display
RPM display
RPM display
RPM display
With no
operation for
5 seconds
Press the
SET switch
While displaying RPM,
press the SET switch once.
While displaying RPM,
press the PEAK switch for 3seconds.
While displaying RPM,
press the SET switch for 3 seconds.
Press the switch to change
the RPM setting
Make RPM setting for turning on the Shift Lamp.
Switching the signal level
Changes are only necessary for those car models listed below.
NISSAN (FAIRLADY Z Z33)・MAZDA (after 2002)・
MITSUBISHI (COLT and others)・SUBARU (early type of PLEO and others)
※See the “ECU Wiring Diagram List” for details.
With no operation
for 5 seconds
With no
operation for
5 seconds
With no
operation for
5 seconds
Set the cylinder number for the car being used.
B
SETTING
Press the SET
switch for 5 seconds
Press the SET
switch
for 3 seconds
Press the PEAK
switch
for 3 seconds
Press
the SET switch
Press
the SET switch
3
(The factory default setting is for a four-cylinder engine)
Cylinder display
Ex)
Patterns for cylinder settings display
Press the SET switch for 5 seconds
during the key switch ON (engine not running) Press the PEAK switch
for 5 seconds
Press the PEAK switch for 3 seconds during
the key switch ON (engine not running)
Ex)
Ex)
Ex)
Down Up
Current setting
display (Ex; 3500rpm)
Current setting display
(Ex; Low lighting ON)
Current setting
display (Ex; Alarm on)
With no
operation for
5 seconds
Display off
Display off
orDisplay
Pressing button one time will
decrease the RPM setting by 100 rpm;
pressing button will increase the
setting by 100 rpm.
※Holding down the either button will
rapidly change the setting.
Press the switch to change
the pattern and set to the
proper one.
1-cylinder 234568Special A
※For one and two cylinder engines, set the signal level switch to two.
⇒ See SETTING C : Switching the signal level for details.
【Reference】
One-cylinder : Some models of NISSAN or MAZDA
Two-cylinder : Some models of MAZDA or SUBARU
Four-cylinder : Rotary engine (RX-7)
Special A : Some models of NISSAN, etc.
●The factory default setting is for a four-cylinder engine. After setting is
changed, the last setting will be displayed.
●If the engine is a two cycle engine, multiply the number of cylinder by two.
(e.g., For a two-cycle three-cylinder engine the setting would be six.)
Down Up

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Troubleshooting
Trouble Possible Causes Possible Solutions
See page 3 [SETTING C] , make any necessary changes.
See page 3 [SETTING B] , make any necessary changes.
Poor connection of each wire.
Peak Display and Reset the Peak Value
With the engine running the controller does
not show the rpm.
The Shift Lamp does not light up.
Even with the parking lights on, brightness of
the shift lamp does not decrease.
The Shift Lamp keeps low lighting. Please move the controller to where it can sense the change
of lights.
Operation
1
2
3
1
4
While displaying Peak value, maximum of dot will light.
The cylinder setting is wrong.
The controller is installed a dark place.
The display of the controller is operating even
when the engine has been stopped.
If the operation is only temporary it is not a malfunction; but if
it still causes worry cut the red wire in the OBD2 connector
and connect it to IGN.
Noise from the car (door locks and so on) may
cause it to temporarily operate.
The auto-power window function and/or other
electronic devices are re-set.
Re-connect the minus terminal and follow re-setting
instructions for any affected devices.
This is due to the minus terminal on the
battery being disconnected.
The signal detection level is not correct.
Display the Peak value Reset the Peak value
*For details about settings see each [SETTINGS] on page 3.
ENGINE START Key switch ON (engine not running)
Display: Lamp offDisplay : Engine Revolution display
Press
theSET
switch
Press the
SET switch
for 3 seconds
Press the
SET switch
for 5 seconds
Press the
PEAK switch
for 3 seconds
Press the PEAK switch
for 3 seconds
Press the
PEAK switch
for 5 seconds
Press
the PEAK
switch
Press the
PEAK switch
With no operation
for 5 seconds
With no operation
for 5 seconds
With no operation
for 5 seconds
RPM display
RPM display
D
SETTING
E
SETTING
A
SETTING
C
SETTING
B
SETTING
RPM
Setting
Alarm
Setting
Low lighting
Setting
Cylinder
Number Setting
Switching
the signal level
PEAK Value
Display
While displaying RPM,
press the PEAK switch once.
Ex) Peak value display
(Ex; Peak value= 6850rpm)
While displaying Peak value, press the PEAK switch for 3 seconds to reset
the Peak value and go back to RPM display.
Please reconfirm whether wiring and connections are correct
or not.
Please reconfirm whether wiring and connections are correct
or not.
Please reconfirm whether wiring and connections are correct
or not.
The displayed values are very different from
the standard meter and others.
Due to difference in accuracy, readings may not be the same
as those on the standard tachometer.
See page 3 [SETTING A] and make any necessary changes.
Poor connection of 2-pin connector.
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Poor connection of orange wire.
Please reconfirm whether wiring and connections are correct
or not.
Poor wiring of orange wire.
The signal detection level is not correct.
Poor connection of OBD2 connector.
See page 3 [SETTING C] and [ECU Wiring Diagram List],
make any necessary changes.
The engine rpm has not reached the set shift
point.