Trail Tech Vapor User manual

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
A Note To You
Precautions
SPECIFICATIONS
Overview
Installation
Measure Wheel Size
Data Setting Mode
Normal Mode Screens
VAPOR FEATURES
Troubleshooting
Glossary of Terms
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Trail Tech powersport computers bring functionality and life to your
motor vehicle with high quality and innovation. To ensure you enjoy
years of trouble-free operation, this user’s manual contains valuable
information about how to operate and maintain your computer properly.
Please read this manual carefully.
A Note to You
Whenever you call to request service for Vapor, you need to know the
date of purchase, dealer’s name, address, and telephone number.
PURCHASE DATE
DEALER NAME
DEALER ADDRESS
DEALER PHONE
Keep this book and sales slip together for future reference.
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Thanks for Buying a Trail Tech
Powersport Computer:
Please Record Important Information:

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Precautions
When using Vapor, follow basic
precautions, including the
following:
• Read all instructions before
using Vapor.
• Use Vapor only for its intended
function.
• To reduce the risk of injury, do
not disassemble Vapor or its
accessories.
• Vapor can be used in the rain
but should not be used
underwater.
• Do not leave the main unit in
direct sunlight when not riding.
• Check relative positions and
gap between sensor and magnet
periodically.
• Do not bend, twist, kink or
otherwise abuse the black sensor
cable. A damaged cable may
produce incorrect readings.
• Do not abuse wires on back of
Vapor. The wires carry high
voltage power from the vehicles
ignition system. Damaged wires
may also produce incorrect
readings.
• Avoid contact with gasoline,
degreasers or other chemical
cleaners as they may damage
the computer.
WARNING:
REMEMBER TO PAY ATTENTION
TO THE TRAIL WHILE RIDING.

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Specifications
FUNCTION
CURRENT SPEED
REVS PER MINUTE
RPM BAR GRAPH
MAXIMUM SPEED
DISTANCE
STOP WATCH
ODOMETER
RIDE TIME
ACCUM. RIDE TIME
12H or 24H CLOCK
LOW BATTERY
TIRE SIZE
DISPLAY
SPD
RPM
Graphical
MS
DST
TT
ODO
RT
ART
00:00:00
LO
RANGE
4 - 399.9 KM/H or M/H
0 - 19999 RPM
0 - 12000 RPM
4 - 399.9 KM/H or M/H
0.0 - 19999 KM or M
0 - 9999 hour 59 min
0.0 - 999999
0 - 999 hour 59 min
0 - 9999 hour 59 min
12:59:59 or 23:59:59
About 1 Year Life
0 - 3999 mm
SPEED/DISTANCE SENSOR
TEMPERATURE SENSORS
RPM SENSOR
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
SCREEN DIMENSIONS
Non-contact Magnetic Speed Sensor
Ambient and Engine Temp. Sensors
Electrical Pulse Sensor
106.93x59.46x23.7mm WxHxD
(4.21x2.34x0.93” WxHxD)
78.75 x 28.6mm WXH
(3.1 x 1.13” WxH)

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Specifications
UNITS
KM/H or M/H
KM/H or M/H
KM/H or M/H
KM/H or M/H
KM/H or M/H
Hours:Minutes
KM or M
Hours:Minutes
Hours:Minutes
H:M:S
2.5 Volts
INCREMENTS
0.1 KM/H or M/H
10 RPM
Variable
0.1 KM/H or M/H
0.1 KM/H or M/H
1 Second
1
1 Minute
1 Minute
ACCURACY
+/- 0.1%
+/- 0.1%
+/- 0.1%
+/- 0.1%
+/- 0.1%
+/- 0.1%
+/- 0.1%
+/- 0.1%
+/- 0.1%
+/- 0.1%
+/- 0.1%
PRODUCT WEIGHT
WHEEL CIRCUMFERENCE
OPERATION TEMPERATURE
STORAGE TEMPERATURE
BATTERY
BATTERY LIFE
EXTERNAL POWER INPUT
3.9 oz. (110 grams) (0.24 lbs.)
0 to 3999 mm
0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
-20°C to 80°C (-4°F to 176°F)
3V CR2032
About 1 Year
9.0-400 VAC/VDC
(No polarity requirements.)

Overview
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Vapor holds a large amount of information in a small space. There
are three buttons for easy navigation, two LED’s for alerts and
warnings, and a brightly lit LCD panel for easy viewing.
YELLOW
LED RED LED
LEFT BUTTON MODE BUTTON RIGHT BUTTON
Vapor Computer:
Quickstart Commands:
• <MODE> = Switch between screens in Normal Mode.
• <LEFT> + <MODE> = Reset Trip Data: Maximum Speed, Distance,
Ride Time, Stop Watch, Max Engine Temperature, and Max RPM.
• <RIGHT> = Toggle between features in Normal Mode screens.
• <MODE> FOR 3 SEC = Edit Trip Distance (DST) value.
- <LEFT> or <RIGHT> = Increment or scroll distance value.
• <LEFT> <CENTER> + <RIGHT> = Enter Data Setting Mode.
- <MODE> = Move to next data setting screen.
- <LEFT> = Increment or scroll through current data setting.
- <RIGHT> = Move to next digit in data setting mode.
LCD
SCREEN

Parts & Features
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Vapor is equipped with a backlight for easy viewing during night-time
operation.
Using External 12V Power:
• Vapor will light up with all five LED’s.
• Vapor will remain lit as long as it senses wheel movement. After
20 minutes of inactivity Vapor shuts off the backlight. Press any
button, roll the wheels, or start the motor power and Vapor will light
up again.
• Shift and Temperature LED’s will be enabled.
Using Internal Battery Only:
• Vapor will only stay lit for 3 seconds.
• Vapor’s backlight will light up with 10% power to conserve battery
power.
• If the LO symbol is present, the backlight will not turn on. The LO
symbol appears when battery voltage drops below 2.45V.
• If ambient temperature is cold (below -5°C) the backlight will not
TO ACTIVATE BACKLIGHT MANUALLY, PRESS
Backlight:
If connected to 12V power, press any key to activate the backlight.

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Parts & Features
Use of the Reset Button will erase data for the current ride including
clock and trip distance.
Vapor has an internal 3.0V watch type battery (#CR2032). The
computer can be run from this battery alone.
To change the battery, unscrew the battery cap on the back of the
computer with a coin. Make sure the positive side of the battery is
facing up when replaced.
REPLACE WITH BATTERY MODEL NUMBER #CR2032
Reset Button:
Internal Battery:
BATTERY
RESET
BUTTON
MOUNTING
HOLES

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Installation
Place bolts as
shown in picture.
Remember to
use provided
nuts when
placing bolts.
Bar Mounting:
Please see model-specific instructions for mounting procedure.
Motorcycle installation shown below.
RPM and Temperature Sensors:
Temperature Sensor
in-line in radiator hose
RPM Pulse Sensor
wrapped around spark plug wire
COIL
SPARK PLUG
BOOT
RPM
SENSOR RADIATOR
HOSE
TEMP.
SENSOR

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There are two screw holes on
the back of Vapor. Use the
included M4 bolts to mount to
any flat surface (e.g. stock
odometer mounting bracket or
body panel).
Make sure that the cables will
not be chafed or damaged in
their mounting location.
If other than provided screws
are used, make sure they are
not too long for mounting holes.
Screws that are too long will
damage internal components of
Vapor.
Flat/Surface Mount:
107.5mm
59.5mm
Mounting
Hole
Accepts
M4 Bolts 40mm
Drill Size:
• 4.2mm
• 0.165”
• M4
40mm
DRILL TEMPLATE
SCALE 1:1
Installation

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Installation
If possible, install Vapor to a 12
volt system:
•The backlight will be 10 times
brighter.
• Vapor will enter sleep mode
after 20 minutes instead of 5.
•The shift and and temperature
indicator LED’s will be
enabled.
OPTION 1) BATTERY WIRED:
Connect the power cables
directly to the vehicle’s 12 volt battery.
OPTION 2) SYSTEM TAP:
As an alternative to running wires all the way to the battery, it is
possible to tap into the electrical system. When tapping into the
electrical system, connect to a circuit protected by fuse. It is best to
connect so power is not interrupted by key switch.
Notes:
•Vapor is polarity independent. Either lead can go to the positive or
negative post on the battery.
• Vapor will not drain your battery.
• The “LO” low battery indicator will activate if battery voltage drops
12 Volt Systems:
below 2.45V.

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Installation
Vapor needs two things to be
able to collect distance data:
1. A magnet placed on the
spinning part of the wheel.
2. The sensor, placed on the
non-moving part of the wheel.
The magnet spins around
tripping the sensor switch
each time--data collected lets
Vapor calculate distance and
time.
The magnet gets installed on the brake rotor because it spins with
the wheel. Typically the provided magnetic bolt can simply replace
a stock rotor bolt (see above picture). If that doesn’t work, there is
a spare magnet that can be
glued in a hole on the brake
rotor. (JB Weld or a similar
slow-cure epoxy works
well.)
After the magnet is in, the
sensor is placed on a non-
spinning part the wheel.
The sensor typically is
placed on either the
provided C-bracket or the
ATV metal rotor shield.
ATV Sensor/Magnet Installation:
C-Bracket Installation-ATV Left Axle
Magnetic Bolt Installation
ATV Rotor

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Installation
Motorcycles, like ATV’s,
need a magnet placed on
the spinning part of the
wheel and the sensor
installed to a non-spinning
part.
The magnet typically gets
bolted or glued to the
brake rotor.
The sensor wire should
come from the back of the
computer, be cable-tied to
the brake line as it travels
down the front forks, then
attached to the brake
caliper.
Motorcycle Sensor/Magnet Installation:
Vapor can tell how far and fast
it’s traveled by keeping track of
how many times the magnet
passes under the sensor switch.
Many Motorcycles and ATV’s
have special installation
procedures. Refer to the
provided installation insert for
specific instructions for your
machine or visit
www.TrailTech.net.
Magnet About to Pass Under Sensor
Optimum Magnet Rotation Path

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Installation
You will use the wheel size number when setting up the computer for
your machine. Use Method 1, 2 or 3.
Find the
circumference
of front wheel
by measuring
its diameter in
millimeters. Multiply
the Wheel Diameter
by 3.14. The result is your
wheel size.
On a flat surface, mark the tire sidewall and the ground with a marking
pen. Roll the wheel until the mark on the tire completes one revolution
and is back on the ground. Mark the ground at this location. Measure
the distance between the marks on the ground and convert the
measurement to mm (multiply inches by 25.4). Use this number for
your wheel size. For accuracy, the rider’s weight should be on the
bike when making this measurement.
Overview:
Method 1)
Easy Ruler
Method:
Method 2)
Rolling Measurements:
Wheel Size=
Wheel Diameter(mm)
x 3.14
Diameter(mm)
x 3.14

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Installation
For the most accurate measurement, use wheel size measurement
from above or set the wheel size to 2110mm (motorcycle) or 1675
(ATV) and follow this procedure:
1. Find a length of road where the distance is known.
2. Ride the distance and note the distance the computer reads (for
example, the road is known to be 5 miles and the computer shows
4.95 miles.)
3. Use the numbers to solve for X in the following equation:
2110 =4.95 or (current wheel size) =(current miles)
X 5.00 (new wheel size) (actual miles)
4.95X = 2110 * 5.00
4.95X = 10550
X = 10550
4.95
X = 2131
4. Enter number found from the above method in your computer.
Method 3) Distance Measurements:
My Wheel
Size:

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Data Setting Mode
Data Setting Mode is very important for Vapor to operate
correctly.
Available Settings:
• Kilometers or Miles per Hour
• Wheel Size in Millimeters
• 24 hour or 12 hour Clock Format
• Time of Day
• Pulses per Revolution (PPR)
• Temperature Unit of Measure, °F or °C
• High Temperature Warning Point
• Over Temperature Danger Point
• RPM Shift Indicator
• Over Shift Indicator Warning
Hold all three buttons down for three seconds to enter
Data Setting Mode.
After a setting is confirmed, Vapor will move on to the next
setting in order.
If no button is pressed for 15 seconds, Vapor will return
to Normal Mode.
Overview:

Data Setting Mode
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TO ENTER DATA SETTING
MODE, HOLD ALL THREE
BUTTONS FOR 3 SEC
Release buttons to
continue.
Enter Data Setting Mode:
Program Kilometers or Miles Per Hour:
TO CYCLE BETWEEN M/H AND KM/H, PRESS
TO CONFIRM, PRESS
Vapor will go to the next setting.

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Data Setting Mode
Vapor needs to know wheel size in order to measure Distance and
Speed. Please take the time to accurately measure wheel size for
smooth operation. See “Measuring Wheel Size” section for more
information. This setting is critical and required.
USE AS DEFAULTS: MOTORCYCLE - 2110mm
ATV - 1676mm
MODIFY FLASHING DIGIT BY PRESSING
CHANGE TO NEXT DIGIT BY PRESSING
TO CONFIRM, PRESS
Vapor will go to the next setting.
Program Wheel Size: