Faria Instruments GM/ALDL manual

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    GM ALDL MG2000 ™ T achometer IS0195 rev . A ecr#5576 8/2005 Owner ’ s Manual[...]

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    IS0195 x7 w/ corrections Mark ups 12/20/05[...]

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    Index Figure 1 Default screens page 1 Description page 1 Normal Mode page 2 Contrast and Lighting page 2 Displayed Functions page 3 Default screen 1 page 3 Default screen 2 page 3 Default screen 3 page 3 Default screen 4 page 4 Figure 2 Screen Sequence page 4 Figure 3 LCD Display Screens page 5 Edit Mode page 7 Functions that are adjusted in Edit M[...]

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    The F ARIA MG2000 T achometer combines the features of an ECU serial bus gateway and several instruments into one unit: • The tachometer is analog in appearance but driven by a stepper motor for digital accuracy . • The high resolution LCD screen displays information for many other functions and the various “screens” can be configured as t[...]

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    (see Figure 2). Press the “Mode” button to exit the “screen selection mode” and return to “Normal” mode or do not push any buttons for 4 seconds and the current screen will stay selected and the unit will return to “Normal” mode (see Figure 3). In the “Normal” operation mode, press the “Mode” and “Up” buttons to change t[...]

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    T o adjust the lighting intensity of all of the instruments in the system, press and hold both the “Down” and “Up” buttons for 2 seconds. The lighting intensity may now be adjusted by using the “Down” or “Up” buttons. Return to t he “ Normal ” mode by pre ssing and holding b oth the “ Down” and “ Up” buttons for 2 s econ[...]

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    Displays the Engine Hours data received from the engine ECU. Default screen “4” This screen displays fault conditions based on engine data received from the ECU or alarms based on internally set alarm points. Engine alarms from the ECU will be displayed as “Check Engine !” or “Engine Emergency Stop !”. Accessing the “View“ mode when[...]

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    1. Select Default Screen 2. Reset F uel Used 3. Set Fuel T ank Full 4. Set Amount of F uel 5. Organize User Screens 6. Select Gauge R ange 7. Select Fuel Sender 8. Select Oil Pressure Sender 9. Select Display Units 10. Select Fuel T ank Size 11. F uel T ank Calibrate 12. Low F uel Alarm 13. Software ID and Revision 14. Select Self T est 40 Figure 3[...]

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    Edit Mode The “Edit” mode is used to adjust or set the values of numerous functions and options in the MG2000. The procedure below specifies the steps to be taken in the “Edit” mode to adjust / set each option. T o enter “Edit” mode, press the “Mode” and “Up” buttons while in “Normal” mode T o return to “Normal” mode, p[...]

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    1 Display Next Screen 2 3 Press and hold the “Up” and “Down” buttons for 2 seconds to select this screen as the “default screen” and exit. Press “Up” or “Down” to select another screen. Repeat until desired “Default Screen” is selected. Press “Up” or “Down” to select another function or “Mode” to return to “Nor[...]

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    Set “Amount of Fuel” 1 Set Amount Of Fuel 2 3 NOTE: If a known amount of fuel is in the fuel tank but it is not full, this function can be used to indicate the amount of fuel available. The “Fuel Left” function will then use the amount of fuel entered to calculate the “Fuel Left.” Press and hold the “Up” and “Down” buttons for 2[...]

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    Press and hold the “Up” and “Down” buttons for 2 seconds to save selection for Screen 1, line 1 and advance to Screen 1, line 2. Press “Mode” to exit with no change made. Refer to the list of available functions in the owner ʼ s manual. Press and hold “Up” or “Down” to select the number of the function to be displayed in screen[...]

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    Press and hold the “Up” and “Down” buttons for 2 seconds to select “Oil Pressure Dial.” Press “Up” or “Down” to select another “Gauge Range.” Press “Mode” to return to the “Edit” mode. Press “Up” or “Down” to scroll through the selections. When the correct choice is next to the selection arrow , Press and hol[...]

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    Select “W ater Press Dial” 1 Select W ater Press Dial 2 3 Press and hold the “Up” and “Down” buttons for 2 seconds to select “W ater Press Dial.” Press “Up” or “Down” to select another “Gauge Range.” Press “Mode” to return to the “Edit” mode. Press “Up” or “Down” to scroll through the selections. When the[...]

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    Press “Up” or “Down” to scroll through the selections. When the correct choice is next to the selection arrow , Press and hold the “Up” and “Down” buttons for 2 seconds to save the selection and return to the “Edit” mode. 1 > USA 240 – 33 ohm EU 10 – 180 ohm Centroid 2 3 4 5 6 Press “Up” or “Down” to select anothe[...]

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    Press “Up” or “Down” to scroll through the selections. When the correct choice is next to the selection arrow , Press and hold the “Up” and “Down” buttons for 2 seconds to save the selection and return to select “Units.” 1 > PSI BAR 2 3 Select “V olume Units” 1 Select V olume Units 2 3 Press and hold the “Up” and “D[...]

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    Press “Up” or “Down” to scroll through the selections. When the correct choice is next to the selection arrow , Press and hold the “Up” and “Down” buttons for 2 seconds to save the selection and return to select “Units.” 1 > Miles kM NM 2 3 Select “Depth Units” 1 Select Depth Units 2 3 Press and hold the “Up” and “D[...]

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    If there is no tank size available in the list that matches your tank size, scroll to the next screen. 1 Select Other Fuel T ank Size 2 3 4 Press “Up” or “Down” to set the fuel tank size displayed on the screen to match your fuel tank size. Line 4 value will adjust. When set, Press and hold the “Up” and “Down” buttons for 2 seconds [...]

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    Pag e 1 7 Press and hold the “Up” and “Down” buttons for 2 seconds to save “Full T ank” calibration and exit. Press “Up” or “Down” to select another function or “Mode” to return to “Normal” mode. Select “Low Fuel Alarm” setting 1 Low Fuel Alarm 2 3 Press and hold the “Up” and “Down” buttons for 2 seconds to s[...]

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    This screen will display for 10 seconds. The horn will sound three times. The warning lights will flash three times. The backlights will flash three times. 1 The Self T est Mode Is in Operation 2 3 4 5 6 When “Self T est” is complete the unit will return to the “Edit” mode. Press “Up” or “Down” to select another function or “Mod[...]

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    Alarm Mode LINE DISPLA Y The “Alarm” screen will appear if a local alarm or an engine alarm occurs. The local alarm is “Low Fuel”. Only two engine alarms appear automatically , “Check Engine” and “Engine Emergency Stop”. Follow the instructions provided to view more information about engine alarms. LOW FUEL Displays “Low Fuel” w[...]

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    Press and hold “Up” and “Down” for 2 seconds to view alarm messages. Press “Mode” to silence alarm horn and return to “Run” mode. LED will continue to function as stated until engine alarm(s) is no longer sent by ECU. Alarm Messages From the Engine ECU OVER TEMPERA TURE 1 HIGH ENGINE TEMP 2 3 LOW OIL PRESSURE 1 LOW OIL PRESSURE 2 3 [...]

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    MANIFOLD AIR SENSOR 1 MAN AIR SENSOR SEE DEALER 2 3 THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR 1 TPS F AUL T SEE DEALER 2 3 COOLANT SENSOR 1 COOLANT SENSOR SEE DEALER 2 3 ENGINE ECU CABLE NOT CONNECTED OR NO DA T A 1 NO ENGINE FOUND 2 3 ENGINE EMERGENCY STOP 1 ENGINE EMERGENCY STOP ! 2 3 Alarm Clear Mode LINE DISPLA Y When an alarm condition is corrected or clears, [...]

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    Pag e 22 MG2000 T achometer 6 5 4 3 2 1 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 1 2 3 6 5 4 ALDL Harness HN0390 ALDL T a chometer Cable 4- pin connector 12- pin connector Pin A Red Pin B White Pin C Green Pin D Black & Sheild Pin 1 Red Pin 2 White Pin 3 Green Pin 4 Black Pin 5 Violet Pin 6 Pink Pin 7 Blue/ Whit e Pin 8 Not Used Pin 9 Not Used Pin 10 Green/ Black Pin 1[...]

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    6 5 4 3 2 1 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 1 2 3 6 5 4 MG2000 Speedometer Harness HN0390 Speedometer Cable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 Wire Jacket 12- pin connector Pin 1 Red Pin 2 White Pin 3 Green Pin 4 Black Pin 5 Not Used Pin 6 T an/ Black Pin 7 T a n Pin 8 Not Used Pin 9 Not Used Pin 10 Not Used Pin 1 1 Not Used Pin 12 Not Used T an/Black T an Not Used Not U[...]

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    RED - IGNITION MG2000 T achometer 6 5 4 3 2 1 7 8 9 10 1 1 12 1 2 3 6 5 4 NMEA 2000 Harness HN0401 NMEA 0183 Cable 6- pin connector Pin 1 Not Used Pin 2 Not Used Pin 3 Red/ Whit e Pin 4 Red/ Blue Pin 5 Not Used Pin 6 Not Used 4 3 NMEA 0183-A NMEA 0183-B Red/ White Brown* Red (Ignition) White* Y e llow* Green (0183-A) Shield (Ground) Red/ Blue GREEN[...]

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    T achometer to 2” Gauge Connection PJ0018 Note: T o help reduce moisture in the gauges, be sure to install plug PJ0018 in all open connectors 2" Gauges HN0503 From T achometer 4- pin connector Pin A Red Pin B White Pin C Green Pin D Black & Sheild Pag e 25[...]

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    Copyright 2005 by the Thomas G. Faria Corporation, Uncasville CT . All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form, in an electronic retrieval system or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the company . Faria® is the trademark of the Thomas G. Faria Corporation[...]