Racepak Ultra Dash Xtreme User manual

Racepak
UltraDash
Installation and Operation Instructions
300-DS-UDX6S

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction.....................................................................................................................1
Six Button Dash Features............................................................................................1
Package Contents.........................................................................................................1
Optional Items:..............................................................................................................1
Ultra Dash Installation ..................................................................................................3
Selecting a Mounting Location....................................................................................3
Dash Mounting ..............................................................................................................3
Port Descriptions...........................................................................................................3
Port A Wiring...................................................................................................................4
Port B Wiring...................................................................................................................6
Port B Wiring...................................................................................................................6
Sensor Installation.........................................................................................................7
EGT Probe Installation.................................................................................................7
Water Temperature Sensor Installation.....................................................................7
Removing Wires from the Connector and/or changing EGT Probes....................7
Jack Shaft Sensor and Collar Installation.................................................................7
Remote Switch..............................................................................................................8
External Battery.............................................................................................................8
Installing V-Net Channels ............................................................................................9
Programming and Operation Using the Dash Buttons......................................11
How the Buttons Work:..............................................................................................11
Display Modes.............................................................................................................12
Setup Mode..............................................................................................................12
Speedometer Calibration....................................................................................15
Fuel Level Calibration..........................................................................................15
Real-time Mode........................................................................................................16
Scroll Mode...............................................................................................................17
Min –Max Recall Mode..........................................................................................19
Record Mode...........................................................................................................19
Playback Mode.........................................................................................................19
Warning Indicators......................................................................................................20
Clearing Alpha Display Warnings .........................................................................21
Programming Using the DataLink PC software...................................................23
Installing the DataLink Software...............................................................................23

Table of Contents
DataLink Software CD Installation........................................................................23
Installing the License Disk......................................................................................23
Connecting the Data Logger Serial Communications Cable ...............................23
Modifying the Dash Configuration............................................................................24
Changing Display Page Properities......................Error! Bookmark not defined.
Adding or Removing V-Net Devices to your System.............................................28
Configuring Record Parameters..............................................................................29
Setting the Record Length.....................................................................................30
Setting the Record Enable Channel.....................................................................30
Setting the Record Start Threshold ......................................................................30
Sending the Record Parameters...........................................................................31
Transferring Data to a PC..........................................................................................33
Using the Serial Communications Port to Transfer Data to your PC..................33
Naming and Storing the Run Data File ................................................................33
Viewing Real Time Data on a PC..............................................................................35
Setting up the Real Time Telemetry Parameters...................................................35
Entering the DataLink Telemetry Parameters.....................................................35
Starting a Telemetry Session................................................................................36

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Introduction
This manual contains the information required to install and program your Ultra Dash. If you have
purchased the PC download kit, you should have received a DataLink manual as well. Refer to the
DataLink manual for information on using the DataLink software to view the data from your dash.
Six Button Dash Features
•Engine and jack shaft RPM.
•Speedometer
•Four exhaustgas temperature inputs. (sensors sold separately)
•One water temperature.
•Ace M10 setting input.
•Warning indicator inputs for the following items:
oLow oil
oWater temperature
oHigh beam
oDetonation
oPremium fuel
•External warning indicator output.
•Internal warning indicator light.
•Internal high beam indicator light.
•V-Net port for expansion of up to 5 additional channels.
•Ten minutes of record and playback memory.
•Minimum and Maximum recall.
•Electro luminescent(EL) back light.
Package Contents
The Ultra Dash kit should contain the following components:
1 –6 Button Ultra Dash Display
1 –12 position connector and wires
1 –15 position connector and wires
1 –Water temperature sensor
1 –Jack shaft RPM sensor (jack shaft collar and magnet sold separately)
1 –Remote switch
1 –Wire terminal kit
1 –Instruction manual
1 –Cut out template
If you are missing any of the above components please contact your dealer immediately.
Optional Items:
oJack shaft collar. Required for speedometer. Available sizes: 0.75”, 1.00”, 1.125”, 1.25”
oData transfer to DataLink PC analysis software.

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Ultra Dash Installation
Selecting a Mounting Location
Select a mounting location that does not expose the Ultra Dash to high temperatures. Avoid exposing the
front LCD to direct sunlight. Extreme overheating from the sun can temporarily cause the LCD to turn
entirely black. Although the dash is water resistant (i.e. rain, snow), you should never submerge any part of
the dash under water.
Dash Mounting
Once you have decided on a mounting location use the supplied template to cut out the rear dash inserts and
drill holes for the mounting studs.
Use the supplied machine nuts and locking washers to bolts in the dash. Do not use thread lock or nylock
nuts on the mountingstuds.
Port Descriptions
Connector Locations
Port B Serial Port V-Net Port Port A
Port A --- Port A is used to connect the main power source, warning indicator inputs, Ace setting input,
engine RPM and jack shaftrpm inputs. See the sectionPort A Wiring for complete instructions.
Port B --- Port B is used to connect the 4 EGT probes, water temperature sensor, external warning output
and external battery. The EGT probes are sold separately and are not factory installed in the connector.
You must install the probes in to the appropriate connector position yourself. See the sectionPort B
Wiring for complete instructions.
Serial Port --- The serial port is used to program the dash and download data using the DataLink PC
software.
V-Net Port --- The V-Net can be used to install up to 5 additional analog or digital inputs.

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Port A Wiring
Port A uses the 15 position connector. The only factory installed wires in the port A connector are the ones
required for power and ground. All other wires are provided with the pins crimped and ready to install if
needed. A description of each wire and its function is described below. If you decide not to use an input
you may leave the wire uninstalled.
Pin 1 –Fuel Level Sensor Input –0-5 volt input. Not used in most applications. Can be connected to any
standard fuel level sensor.
Pin 2 –Ace M10 Suspension Control Input –When the orange wire is connected the Ace setting will be
displayed in the upper left hand corner of the dash. Insert the orange wire in pin position 2. Connect the
other end of the orange wire to the Ace M10 controller gauge output wire.
Pin 3 –Not Used.
Pin 4 –Premium Fuel Indicator Input –Grounding the brown wire will cause the premium fuel indicator
to activate. Insert the brown wire in pin position 4. Connect the other end of the brown wire to the factory
installed premium fuel indicator wire.
Pin 5 –Detonation Indicator Input –Grounding the pink wire will cause the Detonation indicator to
activate. Insert the pink wire in pin position 5. Connect the other end of the pink wire to the factory
installed detonation indicator wire.
Pin 6 –High Beam Indicator Input –Applying power to the green wire will cause the high beam
indicator light in the upper right corner of the dash to activate. Insert the green wire in pin position 6.
Connect the other end of the green wire to the high beam wire.
Pin 7 –High Water Temperature Indicator Input –Grounding the gray wire will cause the high water
temperature indicator to activate. Insert the gray wire in pin position 7. Connect the other end of the gray

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wire to the factory installed water temperature switch wire. Do not confuse a water temperature switch
with a water temperature sensor. If you are using a water temperature sensor do not use this input. See
Port B Wiring pin 1 for instructions.
Pin 8 –Low Oil Indicator Input –Applying power to the tan wire will cause the low oil indicator to
activate. Insert the tanwire in pin position 8. Connect the other end of the tan wire to the factory installed
low oil switch. If your oil level switch goes to ground when activated you will need to install the ground
logic level converter contained in the port A wire harness kit. Follow the installation instructions provided
in the package.
Pin 9 –Remote Switch Input –When the blue wire is grounded the remote switch input will activate.
Insert the blue wire in pin position 9. Trim the other end of the blue wire to the desired length and connect
it to the blue wire on the remote switch using the connectors provided in the remote switch package.
Pin 10 –Not Used.
Pin 11 –Remote Switch Ground –Insert the black wire from the remote switch in pin position 11.
Alternately,you can connect the black wire from the remote switch to a good chassis ground instead of
running the wire back to pin 11 on the dash.
Pin 12 –Jack shaft RPM and Speedometer –Insert the purple wire in pin position 12. Connect the other
end of purple wire to the red connector on the jack shaft sensor. See the sectionJack Shaft Sensor and
Collar Installation for complete instructions on installing the jack shaft sensor.
Pin 13 –AC/DC power and Engine RPM input –When AC or DC power is applied to this wire the dash
will automatically turn on. Connect the red wire to the engine lighting coil. Using this method will get
power and the engine RPM signal from this single wire. If only DC power is available then connect the red
wire to a DC power source. Using a DC power source will require connecting the yellow wire on pin 15 to
get an engine RPM signal. See below for details.
Pin 14 –Ground –Connect the black wire to a solid chassis ground.
Pin 15 –Alternate Engine RPM input –If the red wire is connected to a DC power source you must
connect the yellow wire to a valid square wave tachometer output signal in order to get a proper engine
RPM reading. Do not connect this wire if the red wire is connected to the AC voltage output from the
engine lighting coil.

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Port B Wiring
Port B uses the 12 position connector. Since all port B inputs are optional the wires are provided with the
connector pins crimped but the wires are not installed in the connector. A description of each wire and its
function is described below. If you decide not to use an input you may leave the wire uninstalled.
Pin 1 –Water Temperature Sensors–Insert the green/white wire in pin position 1. Connect the
green/white wire to the optional water temperature sensor. This sensor is used to read the actual
temperature in degrees F or C. Do not confuse this input with a high water temperature alarm switch input.
If you would like to use the factory installed temperature alarm switch do not use this wire. See Port A
Wiring pin 7 for instructions.
Pin 2 –EGT #1 Probe Positive –Insert the yellow wire from EGT #1 probe in pin position 2.
Pin 3 –EGT #1 Probe Negative –Insert the red wire from EGT #1 probe in pin position 3.
Pin 4 –External Battery Ground–Connect this wire only if you plan to use an external DC battery to
power the dash when the engine is not running. Insert the black wire in pin position 3. Connect the black
wire to the ground wire on the external battery.
Pin 5 –EGT #2 Probe Positive –Insert the yellow wire from EGT #2 probe in pin position 5.
Pin 6 –EGT #2 Probe Negative –Insert the red wire from EGT #2 probe in pin position 6.
Pin 7 –External Battery Positive –Connect this wire only if you plan to use an external DC voltage Ni-
Cad battery to power the dash when the engine is not running. Insert the blue/white wire in pin position 7.
Connect blue/white wire to the positive wire on the external battery. Note: A minimum of 9 volts is
required to properly power the dash. DO NOT CONNECT THIS WIRE TO THE ENGINE LIGHTING
COIL OR ANY OTHER AC VOLTAGE SOURCE. DOING SO WILL CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO
YOUR DASH AND WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY!!!
Pin 8 –EGT #3 Probe Positive –Insert the yellow wire from EGT #3 probe inpin position 8.
Pin 9 –EGT #3 Probe Negative –Insert the red wire from EGT #3 probe in pin position 9.