Pivot PROGAUGE-PT6 User manual

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PROGAUGE
STEPPING DRIVE
TACHO METER ø60
Real display Peak display
Function
In order to prevent over-revving while shifting, an F-1 sequential type shift
has been included, which shows a green lamp 1000 rpm before the set
engine rpm and a red lamp at the shift point.
Two types of display
Shift Lamp (Setting range: 3000–9000 rpm, 200 rpm unit)
When the key is turned ON the needle will move to the extreme left sever-
al times for searching position. Then it will move to the maximum value
and finally to reading for current measurement item.
Opening Demo
Two types of display; Real-time / Peak reading.
The engine revolution can be seen in real time.
The lamp in the middle
lights up in green
All lamps off The lamps to the left
and right blink red
PART NAMES
2 Shift Lamp (LED)
Blinks at the set rpm.
1 Switch
Use to change modes and/or settings.
4 Illumination (night illumination)
Normally illuminated when on display.
5 Wide Scale Display
The display has been made easier to read
by enlarging the 500 to 7000 rpm area.
3 Needle
Show the current values.
Some tips for setting the Shift Point !
For Sports driving
The shift point should be calculated by subtracting the over-rev at shifting from the rpm at which
the maximum engine torque occurs.
Note: In general it would be about 90% near the red-zone. (e.g., If the red-zone is 7500 rpm, then use 6800 rpm.)
For Eco-driving
When using for Eco-driving, it is best to use a lower rpm point as the shift point, so set the point
at 1000 rpm higher than normal and shift when the green lamp comes on.
Note: The above is for your reference only; please make settings as desired.
USER’S GUIDE
Thank you for purchasing this PIVOT product.
Please read these instructions carefully before installing or using this device.
Please do not lose this user’s guide, as you will held liable for the cost of reissuing it.
Tachometer PROGAUGE-PT6
Meter Double-sided
Tapes ×2
Cut Connectors
×4
Check the contents
Cushion
Tape
Adjustable Stand Allen Wrench
White Extension
Wire
Earth
Terminal
User’s Guide,
Wiring Chart
SHIFT LAMP
Translucent
Illumination
Two types of display; Real / Peak.
2types of Display
No separate controller necessary.
All-in-one Unit No need for
Opening Holes
No Wiring (some car models)
All 1-8 cylinder cars compatible.
Compatible with
wide range
1 8
cylinder
POINT
Normal 1000 rpm before Shift Point
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3
5
2
Show the peak reading after the engine begins running.
PEAK
REAL
●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.
●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.
●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.
●During installation be sure to
remove the minus cable from the
battery
So as to prevent fire and damage resulting
from shorting of circuits, etc...
●Do not operate while driving
Operating or checking the display during
driving may cause an accident; please use
with the utmost consideration for safety.
●If you are not confident about doing the wiring
yourself, please consult your local pro shop or garage
When installing this product, we recommend that if techni-
cal knowledge becomes necessary please consult a
qualified mechanic.
●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.
●Do not use electrotap
Wiring should be carried out using the
attached “Cut Connector” or by soldering,
make sure to securely insulate all wiring
parts with insulation tape, and confirm
that no wires are sticking out.
●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.
PT6 units can be connected easily to Toyota, Daihatsu and MINI models by simply connecting the coupler to the
diagnostic monitor connector and for all other model cars be wired directly.
FEATURES
CONTENT
CAUTION
CAUTION・
NOTE
NOTE・
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
FEATURES
FEATURES
PART NAMES
PART NAMES
CONNECTING THE WIRES
CONNECTING THE WIRES
METER INSTALLATION
METER INSTALLATION
SETTINGS
SETTINGS
BASIC OPERATIONS
BASIC OPERATIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
TROUBLESHOOTING
Our PT6 is a compact (only 60ø) tachometer with a built-in sequential shift lamp
like those used in F-1 racing that can be used in all types of driving from sports
driving to eco-driving.
(PT6 / As of February, 2021 No.10)
CAUTIONWARNING
With some car models it is possible to connect
directly using the coupler to the diagnostic
monitor connector.
The sequential lamp system gives you
warning lights as you approach the set rpm.
Fastening with double-sided tape
means no need for opening holes.
The translucent LED systempro-
vides a clear even display.
Zip tie
4-pin OBD
Power Cable with fuse 3A
Improper use or disregard of these warnings
may result in the injury or death of people.
Improper use or disregard of these warnings may cause injury
to persons, damage the product and other things.
WARNING/CAUTION/CONTENTS ……… 1
FEATURES ………………………………… 1
PART NAMES ……………………………… 1
CONNECTING THE WIRES ……………… 2
METER INSTALLATION …………………… 3
SETTINGS ………………………………… 1
BASIC OPERATIONS ……………………… 1
TROUBLESHOOTING …………………… 1

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CONNECTING THE WIRES
■ Explanation of wires
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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 OBD connector.
110 mm
2345
If you wish to use PT6 in combination with products in our 3-drive Series or other OBD products, the “OBD2 Wiring Kit OBD-EH” (sold separately) makes installation a snap.For
more details about using combinations of products see here. ⇒ https://pivotjp.com/obd-e/
Note: When using PT6 with products mentioned above, they can only be used together in compatible model vehicles for both products.
About Using OBD 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
Orange wire
This wiring is to use the lowest bright-
ness for the shift lamp when only the
parking lights are on; hence neither
the dial or the needle will be it up
when running with parking lights on.
(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”
e.g.) 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 SETTING A for details.)
●To get the RPM signal from diagnosis
(check connector)
●To get the RPM signal from
the ignition coil
Type A：
Type B：For Popular Models (other than TOYOTA, DAIHATSU and MINI)
= 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 distend-
ed 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 OBD 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.
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2.
3.
4.
【Reference 3】How to use provided earth terminal
【Reference 2】How to use the Cut Connectors
Note: 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.
(There is usually no need to make wire)
OBD
Connector
Connect to the diagnostic
monitor connector
4-pin
connector
Backside
Red
RedRed
Black
BlackBlack
White
WhiteWhite
OBD
Connector
Connect to the diagnostic
monitor connector
Cut off
at the base
Insulate the cut
off part with tape
White
TA
ECU
Engine Computer,
etc.
4-pin
connector
Backside
Red
RedRed
Black
BlackBlack
White
WhiteWhite
OBD
connector
←To meter
Cut off at the base
Red
RedRed
Black
BlackBlack
White
WhiteWhite
Earth
IGN (or Normal power)
TA
ECU
Engine Computer,
etc.
4-pin
connector
Backside
Cut connector White
extension wire
Insulate the cut off
part with tape
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
4-pin
connector
Backside
e.g.) in case of
MAZDA EUNOS
ROADSTER
(NA6C)
White wire
←To meter
Location of the
RPM signal (IG−)
Ignition coil
White wire
←To meter
10 mm
Crimp down
Cut the black tube of the wire tip and connect.
(See Note 1)
(See Note 1)
Note 1: If the white wire is not long
enough, please use the white wire
provided in this package to extend
the length.
⇒See【Reference 2】on Page 2.

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SETTING A Cylinder Number Setting
SETTING D
Shift lamp brightness setting Press for 5 seconds
Make setting to change the shift lamp brightness.
With no operation
for 2 seconds
Reference: 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.)
Set the cylinder number for the car being used.
The number of cylinders is set by the shift lamp pattern.
Press the
switch once
OPENING DEMO
OPENING DEMO
OPENING DEMO
Tachometer display
With no operation
for 2 seconds
Press the switch
for 5 seconds
Press the
switch
Press the
switch
With no operation
for 2 seconds
Press the switch
for 5 seconds
Key ON
(engine not running)
Lamp Off
SETTING E Switching the signal level
Press for 5 seconds
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Tachometer display
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METER INSTALLATION Install in an easy-to-view location.
SETTINGS After finishing the installation, make various settings.
(The factory default setting is for a
four-cylinder engine)
Cylinder display
Turn
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
Special A
Number of
cylinders
NISSAN (FAIRLADY Z Z33)・MAZDA (ATENZA and others)
MAZDA (RX-8)・SUBARU (early type of PLEO and others)
Three-cylinder
Four-cylinder, Rotary engine (RX-7)
Five-cylinder
Six-cylinder
Eight-cylinder
Some models of NISSAN
Car modelsShift lamp
Pillar holder for ø60 PH-60
If you wish to open holes to fasten
the unit to the pillar or column
cover, please purchase and use
the separately sold pillar holder.
Pillar
holder
A pillar
Screw
hole
Can be mounted in various
places
Mount almost anywhere using the
double-sided tape. After mounting it
is possible to for easy-reading.
Press the switch to change the
pattern and set to the proper one.
While the tachometer is being
displayed, press the switch for long.
While the tachometer is being
displayed, press the switch for long.
After 1.5 seconds the shift
point will be shown and after 5
seconds All lamps will light
All shift lamps
will light
On the dashboard
On the steering
column cover
Meter dimensions
(unit; mm)
Patterns for cylinder settings display = On = Off= Blink
The lamps blink red
The needle will show“1”or“2”
The lamps blink red
The needle will show the
set shift point
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)
Note: See the “Wiring Chart” for details.
Press the
switch once
SETTING B Peak reading display and re-set
Peak reading
display
Press
1
Tachometer display
5
2
Press the switch
for 2 seconds
3
Pressing the switch will re-set the
peak reading.
The needle will show “0”
4
All shift lamps will light
1= If the generic car 2= If the level is small
Press the
switch
5
Fasten using the
double-sided tape.
(On top of the
steering column
cover or dashboard)
Place the stand’s holder band around the back of the meter.
Note: If you cannot get the band around the meter, loosen
the hexagonal bolt and expand the band.
After getting the band in place, tighten the hexagonal bolt to
secure the band.
①
②
Wrap the cushion tape around the
base of the meter and forcibly insert
into the 60 mm hole in the panel.
A Install with the adjustable stand B Installation with the
cushion tape
Hexagonal bolt
with washer
Holder band
Clean to remove
oil & dust
Double-sided tape
(included) Hexagonal
bolt
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1. Installing the adjustable stand
Bend the stand to securely fit the place of installation.
Clean the surface; removing all oil or dust.
Fasten 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.
①
②
③
After deciding the
position and angle of
the meter face,
fasten the hexago-
nal bolts on both
sides to secure.
④
2. Installing to the car
Panel
Cushion
tape
2
While holding the switch, start
the engine within 5 seconds.
ENGINE
START
SETTING C Shift Point Setting Press for 1.5 seconds
Tachometer display
With no operation
for 2 seconds
Press the switch
for 1.5 seconds
Press the
switch
Each pressing of the switch will
raise, the setting 200 rpm; at 9000
rpm it will return to 3000 rpm.
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The lamps blink red
The needle will show the
set shift point
While holding down the switch,
change the RPM setting
Make RPM setting for turning on the shift lamp. (setting range : 3000–9000 rpm)
Note: By continually pressing down on the switch the
needle will move to 9000 rpm.
2 steps
⇒ See SETTING E for details.
PREPARATION Please check the number of cylinders and cycles for the model car being used.
Press the switch during the key
switch OFF (meter light off)
During meter light Off
Each pressing will change
the brightness.
Set the signal detection level by
pressing the switch to change the
needle position to the correct setting.
While the tachometer is being
displayed, press the switch once.
Note: For one and two cylinder engines,
set the signal level switch to two.

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BASIC FLOW OF OPERATIONS Basic flow of operations for PT6.
For details about settings see each [SETTINGS] on ptage 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING
BASIC OPERATION Basic operation from engine start to stopping.
ENGINE
START
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ENGINE START
Shift Point display
OPENING DEMO OPENING DEMO
Cylinder Number
setting
A
SETTING
With engines stopped
Engine Revolution display
Peak display
and reset
B
SETTING Shift Point
Setting
C
SETTING Shift Lamp
Brightness setting
D
SETTING
Trouble Possible Causes Possible Solutions
Start the engine.
OPENING
DEMO
Shift lamp will light up at night. Current RPM
display
Engine stop
Meter off
Press the switch
for 1.5 seconds
Press the switch
for 5 seconds
While holding down the
switch, start the engine
Press the
switch
With no operation
for 2 seconds
Operate switch
No operation
Press the switch
Long press of switch
Changes automatically
The OPENING DEMO does not work.
Engine is running but the tachometer
does not work.
The car’s tachometer and PT6 reading
are very different.
The shift lamp does not light up.
Even with the parking lights on,
brightness of the shift lamp does not
decrease.
The meter is operating even when the
engine has been stopped.
With the key off, the needle does not
rest on “0”.
The auto-power window function and/or
other electronic devices are re-set.
The engine does not start.
Poor connection of each wire. (It will not operate properly
unless the wiring to the RPM signal has been completed.)
Poor connection of each wire.
Poor connection of 4-pin connector cable or OBD connector.
The signal detection level is not correct.
The cylinder setting is wrong.
The signal detection level is not correct.
The engine rpm has not reached the set shift point.
Poor connection of orange wire (12V with parking lights ON).
The shift lamp brightness setting is set too low.
Noise from the car (door locks and so on) may cause it to
temporarily operate.
This is a special characteristic of the meter’s movement and is not a malfunction.
This is due to the minus terminal on the battery being
disconnected.
Start the engine.
Check the wire connections or conditions.
Check the wire connections or conditions.
Check the connector connections or conditions.
See page 3 [SETTING E] and [Wiring Chart], make any necessary
changes.
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.
See page 3 [SETTING E] and [Wiring Chart], make any necessary
changes.
See page 3 [SETTING C] and make any necessary changes in the rpm
shift point.
Check the orange wire connections or conditions.
See page 3 [SETTING D], please check the setting.
If the operation is only temporary it is not a malfunction; but if it still causes
worry cut the red wire in the OBD connector and connect it to IGN.
Re-connect the minus terminal and follow re-setting instructions for any
affected devices.
It will not operate prop-
erly unless the wiring to
the RPM signal has
been completed.
The needle will
show the set
shift point
Note: Due to characteristics of the
gauge, even though the engine is
off and the gauge is not measuring,
the needle will not return to “0”.
Demo-mode setting
Demo-mode setting and deletion Demo-mode is used in stores to show and explain operations; for most users it is not necessary.
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Demo
Operations
21 Press the switch
for 5 seconds
Demo-mode deletion
2
Demo-mode deletion
(Meter light Off)
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OPENING
DEMO
OPENING
DEMO
The lamps blink red
5 times
The needle will show
“1” or “2”
Key ON
(engine not running)
During meter light Off
Press the
switch for
15 seconds
Press the switch during the
Demo-mode operations.