Racepak IQ3 Drag Dash User manual

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IQ3 Street Dash
Installation Manual
IQ3 Street Dash Manual Final Rev
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Racepak, IQ3 Street Dash and V-Net are trade arks of Racepak LLC.
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Disclaimer
Racepak LLC akes no representations or warranties of any type with respect to the contents in
this anual. Racepak LLC disclai s any i plied warranties or fitness for any particular purpose.
Racepak LLC is not liable for any errors contained within or for incidental or consequential
da ages in connection with the supply, perfor ance or use of the hardware and software or
this anual.
Racepak LLC reserves the right to revise this installation and user anual at any ti e, without
obligation to notify any person of revisions. As defined by the Magnuson-Moss warranty Act, do
not install any parts or services unless you have the technical ability to properly set-up the
entire vehicle to co pensate for the installation of those parts. The necessary work and
expertise needed to install different products varies. Instructions, where provided, are given to
assist in the installation only; they are not a substitute for echanical experience in setting up
vehicles. Racepak LLC is not responsible for any personal or property da ages caused by the
installation of this product.
Warranty
Racepak LLC akes every effort to ensure our products and services are of the highest quality
and standards. It is our intention to aintain a utually beneficial and cordial relationship with
each and every custo er.
Racepak LLC warrants all erchandise anufactured by Racepak LLC against defects in
work anship or aterial for a period of six (6) onths after the date of purchase. This
warranty applies to the first retail purchaser and covers only those products exposed to nor al
use or service. It does not apply to those products used for a purpose for which said products
were not designed, or which has been altered in any way that would be detri ental to the
perfor ance or life of the product, or isapplication, isuse, negligence, or accident. Any part
or product found to be defective after exa ination by Racepak LLC will be repaired or replaced.
Racepak LLC assu es no responsibility for diagnosis, re oval and/or installation labor, loss of
vehicle use, loss of ti e, inconvenience or any other consequential expenses.
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warranty or erchantability or fitness, and any other obligation on the part of Racepak LLC, or
selling dealer.
If you have any questions regarding warranty, please contact custo er service at Racepak LLC.
949-709-5555
Installation of this product may void factory warranty as dealer may wish to verify
mileage/codes/service hours etc. on factory gauge. Install at your own risk. Factory
gauge may be retained and connected for use as a diagnostic tool.

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Disclai er ............................................................................................................... 2
Warranty................................................................................................................. 2
Manual Su ary .................................................................................................... 5
Manual Quick View .................................................................................................................................................... 5
Ite s Included with the IQ3 Street Dash Display Kit ................................................................................................. 5
IQ3 Street Dash Features ........................................................................................ 6
General Feature Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 6
IQ3 Street Dash Displayed Features .......................................................................................................................... 7
Technical Specifications ............................................................................................................................................. 8
IQ3 Street Dash Functions ......................................................................................................................................... 9
PC Mini u Require ents ...................................................................................................................................... 9
DataLink Progra ing Software ............................................................................................................................... 9
IQ3 Street Dash Configuration File (software)........................................................................................................... 9
Hardware Features ............................................................................................... 10
External Di ensions ................................................................................................................................................ 10
External Features – Front ........................................................................................................................................ 10
External Features – Rear.......................................................................................................................................... 11
Mounting Di ensions ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Installation ............................................................................................................................................................... 13
General Mounting Require ents ............................................................................................................................ 13
IQ3 Street Dash Wiring Pinout .............................................................................. 14
External V-Net Sensor Connection (optional add ons) ........................................................................................... 17
Factory Default Display Settings............................................................................ 19
External Progra ing Buttons ............................................................................. 21
Button Progra ing Modes ................................................................................................................................... 21
General Button Operation ....................................................................................................................................... 21
Button Functions in Nor al Display ........................................................................................................................ 22
Button Functions in Setup Mode ............................................................................................................................. 22
Progra ing in Setup Mode .................................................................................................................................. 22
Oil Pressure, Water and Trans ission Te perature Sensor Installation: ............................................................... 28
Fuel Level ................................................................................................................................................................. 29
Speedo eter Sensor Interface ................................................................................................................................ 31
Display Clock/Ti e: ................................................................................................................................................. 32
OBDII and EFI Interface: ........................................................................................ 33
DatalinkII Software Installation ............................................................................. 35
Configuration Files ................................................................................................ 36
Stand Alone or with V-Net Sensors, No External Data Recorder ............................................................................. 36

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IQ3 Street Dash with Data Recorder ....................................................................................................................... 37
Progra ing the Display Using the DataLink Software ........................................ 39
Co Port Settings ................................................................................................................................................... 39
Reading/Syncing of the Configuration File ............................................................................................................. 40
EFI Interface Progra ing ..................................................................................................................................... 41
Progra ing the Display Pages ............................................................................................................................. 43
Progra ing the Warnings .................................................................................................................................... 45
Troubleshooting and FAQ ..................................................................................... 49
DataLink will not co unicate with the IQ3 Street Dash when using the USB progra ing cable..................... 49
V-Net Sensor Channels “lock up” fro ti e to ti e .............................................................................................. 49
Conclusion ............................................................................................................ 50

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Manual Summary
This anual akes the assu ption that you have installed the ost current version of the
DataLink PC software and IQ3 fir ware. IQ3 Street Dash fir ware and DataLink updates can be
found at http://www.racepak.co /downloads. As of this writing, the ost current DataLink
version is 4.6.0 and the ost current IQ3 Street Dash fir ware version is 2.5.
Manual Quick View
The following provides a quick view of the anual layout:
1. IQ3 Street Dash Features
a. Dash
b. Available channels for display
c. External optional sensors
d. Technical specifications
2. Installation
a. Dash
b. Software
3. Progra ing The Display
4. Adding Sensors
5. Software Usage
Items Included with the IQ3 Street Dash Display Kit
Qty. Part Number Description
1 250-DS-IQ3S IQ3 Street Dash Display Kit (incls. all below ite s)
1 280-CA-IQ3S Harness/Street Dash Interface
1 280-CA-VM-TCAPM V-Net Male Ter inator Cap
1 890-CA-USBABM-6 USB Progra ing/Co unication Cable
1 810-PT-0100SD Sensor, analog pressure 0-100 psi
2 810-TR-250 Sensor, analog single wire te perature 0-250°F
1 890-DR-USB-1GB DataLink Software Me ory Stick
2 800-SW-PSHBTN Mo entary Style Push Buttons, spade ter inal
1 N/A Installation Manual

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IQ3 Street Dash Features
The IQ3 Street Dash is a fully progra able LCD digital display dash that displays infor ation
to the user. It does not have a built-in data logger or accelero eters. It can be used as a
standalone unit or with any Racepak V-Net capable data logger, such as the G2X, G2XPro and
V300SD. All seg ents will light up for 1 second at power up.
General Feature Overview
28 Progra able Ite s on 4 pages
Internal Progressive Shift Light LEDs
4 User Progra able Internal Warning Light LEDs with On-Screen Text Warning
5 Character Progra able Alpha/Nu eric Text per Display Channel
Rear Mounted Power/Ground/Street Dash Adapter/Progra ing Buttons Input
Rear Mounted V-Net Sensor Connector
Polarized and Shielded, Anti-Glare Coated Display For Sunlight Viewing
Metric and English (SAE) Capable
Di able Blue Backlight
Gear Position Indicator
Clock / Ti e Keeper
2 Re ote Switch Inputs (Toggle Pages, Acknowledge Warnings, Basic Setup Para eters)
External Shift Light Output (750 A Max Ground Triggered)
External Warning Light Output (750 A Max Ground Triggered)
Cooling Fan Output to Trigger Fan Relay (Relay required, 750 A Max Ground Triggered)
CAN bus for OBDII or 3
rd
Party ECU’s Interface
16 Additional Sensor Inputs via V-Net (CAN bus)
USB Port for DataLink Co unication
Co patible with Racepak Data Loggers

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IQ3 Street Dash Displayed Features
Using the supplied co ponents in the kit, data fro the factory engine control unit (via the
ain harness connection) can be acquired for display purposes on the IQ3 Street Dash. Below is
a list of that infor ation that is available to the end user.
Engine RPM
Speedo eter
Engine Coolant Te perature
Oil Pressure
Oil Te perature
Trans ission Te perature
Fuel Level
Left/Right Turn Signal Indicator
Parking Brake Indicator
High Bea Indicator
Internal Progressive Shift Light LEDs
4 Internal Warning Light LEDs
Clock / Ti e Keeper
Gear Position (indicates gear position, center display position only)
Battery Voltage (Internal)

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Technical Speci ications
otal Sensor Channels - Defined Below 28
Available V-Net Data Channels (optional additions) 16
Internal Channels as Defined Below 1
IQ3 Internal Channel Voltage
Processor Speed 20MHz
Power & Current
Input Voltage 9-18V
Current Draw 350 A - Without warning and shift
LED’s active
Reverse Voltage Protection Yes
Operating emperature 32 - 140°F / 0-60°C
Mounting Orientation Rear of dash facing direction of
travel

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IQ3 Street Dash Functions
The IQ3 Street Dash is the ain co ponent of the syste , as it contains the ain
co unication odule.
PC Minimum Requirements
Windows® XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 operating syste
USB 2.0 Port/ 1024 x 768 or higher onitor resolution
DataLink Programming So tware
The DataLink software is used to both set up and configure the IQ3 Street Dash. It will be used
to odify any settings, page layouts, warning light settings, etc. The DataLink software requires
a Windows based PC with a USB 2.0 port for co unication. Progra ing cable is supplied in
the kit.
IQ3 Street Dash Con iguration File (so tware)
The Configuration File contains the progra ing settings for both the dash and any internal
and external sensors utilized by the IQ3 Street Dash. Any additional sensors that were not
shipped with the IQ3 Street Dash will require updating and syncing of the configuration file.
Terminology
In order to assist in the installation and usage of the IQ3 Street Dash, the following provides an
outline of the ost co only used words that will be encountered in this anual:
Analog: Data created by the reading of a voltage change sent fro a sensor.
Calibrate: The process of assigning values to sensor voltage output, in order to graph and
analyze the sensor data.
CAN bus: The specific na e of the technology utilized to create the V-Net sensor syste .
Channel: The input fro one sensor.
Digital: A sensor or signal that has only two values, off or on such as the easuring of
ignition pulses to calculate Engine RPM.
HZ: Nu ber of ti es per second. Used to define sa ple rate. Exa ple: 4Hz represents
data that is saved 4 ti es (every .250) per second.
Sensor: A device that converts a physical property, such as pressure into a voltage signal.
ransducer: See Sensor.
V-Net Channel: Any sensor that is connected to the V-Net port of the IQ3 Street Dash.
V-Net: Racepak exclusive that allows ultiple sensors (analog or digital) to trans it their
data over a single cable, back to the IQ3 Street Dash.

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Hardware Features
External Dimensions
External Features – Front
Shift Lights Fully progra able sequential shift lights
Coolant Te p Warning Pre-set warning lights for high engine te perature >225°F
Oil Pressure Warning Pre-set warning light for low oil pressure <20psi
Warning Lights 3 & 4 User progra able warning lights for Inputs 3 & 4
Shift Lights
Oil Press
Coolant Te p
Warning 3
Warning 4
Shift Lights
4.1” (10.5c )
7.3” (18.6c )
2.1” (5.3c )
1” (2.54c )