AEM 30-5500 Quick Start Manual
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2IntroductionThe purpose of this Quick Start Guide is to provide an overview of the installation and setup of the CAN Display (CD)dash. This guide assumes that an AEM-supplied pre-configured layout file is to be used which greatly simplifies thesetup process. If not using a pre-configured layout or choosing to make changes beyond what is covered beyondthe scope of this guide, please refer to the full CD dash user manual located inDocuments\AEM\DashDesign\Instructions. The document is installed as part of the software installation process.Software InstallationAEM DashDesign is distributed as a single install executable. To install, visit aemelectronics.com and click onSoftware Downloads and navigate to CD Dash/DashDesign. Download the software and then run the AEMDashDesign Setup.exe and follow the on-screen instructions including restarting computer if prompted to do so. Ifusing the logging version of dash, also download and install AEMdata for downloading and analyzing data logs.USB DriversThe installation program will automatically install the USB drivers required for the CD dash. However, on rareoccasions, it may be necessary to install the USB drivers manually. To do this:· Connect the CD dash to the PC w ith the USB comms cable· When the add new hardw are w izard appears, select "Install from a list or specific location" and click Next· Choose "Search for the best driver in these locations" and check "Include this location in the search"· Click the Brow se button and navigate to the Drivers folder sub folder in the AEM DashDesign installation directory: C:\Program Files (x86)\AEM\DashDesign\CD-X_Drivers· Click the Next button and the driver installation w ill proceed automatically.Hardware InstallationThe CD dash is designed for use in closed and open cockpit motorsports, marine and motorcycle use. The CD dashenclosure is IP65 rated for protection against dust and low pressure water spray. Mount the CD dash with good lineof sight with the driver/rider using the included anti-vibe mounts. The last page of this Quick Start Guide is amounting template for the dash.WiringTwo wiring harnesses are included with the dash kit. One is the main harness that plugs into the back of the dashwith leads for the AEMnet/Port 1 and Port 2 CAN inputs. The other is a power harness that plugs into the 4 pinAEMnet connector. This power harness is used to supply power and ground to the dash. It is only necessary ifconnecting to a non-AEM harness or an AEMNet connector with only 2 pins terminated. See Figure 1 and Figure 2.It is not necessary if you are connecting your dash to a harness manufactured by AEM that includes an AEMNetconnector with all 4 pins populated. See Figure 3. |
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