mick1955
11-29-2008, 03:02 AM
DashDaq Help File Updated 02/14/09
Here are some directions for helping those that are having problems with getting things setup. Special thanks to Pahrump, BigIslandBoy, & for all those others that have posted on this forum! I had a lot more info, but there is a size limit on what can be posted. Any changes, please let me know. This file is for updating to 2.0.1-1394 and newer firmware updates. If your unit has an older firmware version installed, refer to the DashDaq Help File dated 09/27/08:
http://www.spartandieseltech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=156
Installing Tunes On Your SD Card
Plug the sd card into your computer. Then create a folder on the sd card named transfer. Unzip you tunes, & copy them to the transfer folder. This is also where you will place a copy of the config file. Here’s a link to download it:
http://www.spartandieseltech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43
Make sure the DashDaq is powered off. Install the sd card with the gold connections facing towards you as you look at the screen. Press the card into the DashDAQ until you hear a click. Note: You will not have a copy of your stock file until after you have loaded the first tune.
Firmware Updates/ Setting up your DashDaq
Here is how to find out if you have the current firmware update. Plug it into your vehicle, while it booting up watch the screen. It will display some DrewTech stuff, then attempting to boot from internal flash, Successful. After that it will display starting DashDaq- and the firmware number. As of 02/14/09, it should be DashDAQ-2.0.1-1394. Before you update your DashDaq, it is highly recommended that you return your truck to stock. After that power down the DashDaq, and remove the sd card. You will need to install the cd on your computer. It needs to be the latest release. You can get it here:
http://www.dashdaq.com/support/downloads.htm
Vista 64 bit operating system will not work. Drewtech is aware of this problem, & a fix will be released soon. You will need to install & run the DashDaq Update tool. Be sure to remove the old version prior to installing the new one, otherwise it will not install. You can get it here:
http://www.dashdaq.com/support/downloads.htm
If you are using Windows XP, you will need to install the driver for the DashDaq, directions are in the user manual, or you can get the updated manual here:
http://www.dashdaq.com/support/downloads.htm
Windows Vista 32 bit operating system will load it automatically when it detects the DashDaq. Be sure to connect the DashDaq using the single connection on the left side of the unit. Click the DashDaq Update Tool button and it should find your unit. Highlight your unit (serial number, ready, firmware Version). Then click update firmware. After it downloads the
update, you will have to select the items that you wish to install. You must select Ford, Generic, Analog, all the gauges, & there are some free things if you want them. Do not disconnect the unit while it is being updated. When it completes the update, it will let you know that it is safe to disconnect the unit. Reinstall the sd card after it is powered off, connect it to your vehicle and it should boot up with 1364.
Loading Tunes
WARNING DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TURN THE KEY OFF OR UNPLUG THE PHALANX MONITOR DURING THE TUNING PROCESS. DOING SO CAN CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE AND/OR DESTRUCTION TO THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULES. ONCE YOU HAVE STARTING LOADING A TUNE / RELOADING THE STOCK FILE DO NOT CANCEL THE LOADING PROCESS.
To install a tune. From Gauges click Exit. Then click Tuning. Now click I Accept. Next click Load Tune. To select the tune you wish to install from the menu, scroll right, or left, & click select. From this point, simply follow the onscreen instructions to complete the tune installation. Do not turn the key to the on position until it displays a message telling you to do so. One more thing, BE SURE TO BACKUP YOUR STOCK FILE & TUNES. BURN THEM TO A CD, ANOTHER SD CARD, OR FLASH DRIVE, AND PUT IT IN A SAFE PLACE..... AS SOON AS YOU GET THE FIRST TUNE LOADED, (APPROX 35 MINUTES), BEFORE YOU DRIVE IT, POWER DOWN THE DASHDAQ, REMOVE THE SD CARD, & THEN COPY YOUR STOCK FILE TO THE COMPUTER.
Setting up Ford Parameters
From Gauges click Exit. Then click Setup. Now click Devices. Next click Manager.
You will see:
a- Generic ODB2
b- Analog Input
c- Analog Input
d-
e-
etc....
Push the d-
Then push Change...its in the middle at the bottom. Then push Driver. Its at the top.
You will see:
Chrysler
Ford
GM
Generic
Etc
Push FORD
Then push SAVE, & Save again. Now go to Signal Scan, & scan. It should pick up I believe 26, & 45 Ford. Then go to the Devices, and next to PARAMETERS. Make sure Ford Specific is at the top of the screen. Now click on Complete Signal List. Then push change, & you will see a keypad, push the number "3" then save. Then go to Find Signals & scan again.. It should find 320 Ford, and 31 ODBII items.
Diagnostic Code Reader (DTC)
If your check engine light comes on, you can check your vehicles diagnosis of the problem. Once you have read the codes, you can clear them to turn the check engine light off. To view and clear diagnostic trouble codes: From the Gauges, click Exit. Next click Diagnostics. Scroll right/left for Ford Specific, or Generic OBD2.Turn your key to the on position. Your vehicle does
not need to be running. Tap [Read Codes]. If your check engine light is on, the diagnostic trouble code/s will be displayed along with a short description of the code. (MIL Malfunction Indicator Light) To clear the diagnostic trouble codes, tap [Clear Codes]. You will be asked if you want to clear the codes. Tap [Yes] if you would like to clear the codes & turn your check
engine light off. Note: This does not solve any underlying vehicle issues. Tap [No] if you do not want to clear the codes.
Low Power Mode/Power Unit Off
The DashDAQ has a low power mode built in as a power & time saving convenience. This mode can be activated from the small black button on the front left of the DashDAQ. Low power mode keeps you from having to wait for the DashDAQ to start up. It has three functions: Press and release this button quickly while the DashDAQ is on. The screen will go off, & the unit will put in sleep mode. Press the button again & the DashDAQ will instantly come back on. Press & hold the small black button for 3 seconds & the unit will turn off. Press again to power the DashDAQ back on.
Assign a Signal to a Gauge
Specifying what signal you would like a gauge to display. To assign a signal to a gauge, select a gauge screen. Tap on the gauge where you would like a signal to display. Tap on [Assign Signal]. Notice the [<] & [>] buttons at the top of the screen. These allow to switch which DashDAQ input you would like to use such as Ford Specific, Generic, etc.. OBDII is the default. Pick which signal you would like to monitor and tap [Save].
Set Gauge High/Low Warning
The High/Low Warning allows users to set the visual representation of “redline” on a gauge. For example: If the gauge has a maximum value of 6,000 and you set a High Warning of 5,000, the gauge will visually represent a “danger zone” on the gauge. To set a High/Low Warning: Tap on the gauge that a High/Low Warning is to be set. At the Assign Signal screen, tap
on either High or Low Warning. Tap the numbers to enter the desired value. Tap [+/-] to make the value negative. Tap [Save]. Tape [Save] at the Assign Signal screen to go back to the gauges.
Setting Signal/Graph Colors
The DashDAQ allows users to assign different colors to the signals assigned to a particular gauge. The signal will be displayed in the color chosen. To change color values: Tap on a signal box. Tap on the red, green, and blue swatch in the corner of the box. Now tap on the color to select. Tap [Save].Tap [Save] in the Set Gauge Properties window to return to the gauges.
Loading Config File
From Gauges click Exit. Then click Setup. Now click Memory Card. Next click Install, and then click Config File. Now highlight your Config File, and click ok. It will bring up Overwrite Existing File, select yes, no, or Cancel.
Change Splash Screen
From gauges, click Exit. Then click Setup. Now click Display. Next click Splash Screen, and select the one you wish to display and click Ok.
Change Dashboard Themes (Different Gauges)
From gauges, click Exit. Then click Setup. Now click Display. Next click Theme, and select the theme you wish to display. Then click Ok. NOTE: Make sure you change the high warning colors on all gauges to a color that you will be able to see if you do reach the high warning limits that you have selected.
Loading New Themes That You Made Or Downloaded
First copy it to the transfer folder on your sd card. Insert the sd card into the DashDaq. From Gauges click Exit. Then click Setup. Now click Memory Card. Next click Install, & now Themes. Select the Theme you want to install. (See Change Dashboard Theme Above)
Save Config File
After you have all your gauges set the way you like be sure to backup your Config File. From Gauges, click Exit. Then click Setup. Now click Memory Card. Then click Backup. Next select Config File. It will bring up Backup Config File, select Yes, or No.
Gauge Limits
EGRTA – Pre Turbo EGT
Max 2000
High Warning 1600
EOT – Engine Oil Temp
Max 300
High Warning 230
ECT – Engine Coolant Temp
Max 275
High Warning 225
FRP – Fuel Rail Pressure
Max 30000
High Warning 27500
Low Warning 4500
FRT – Fuel Rail Temp
Max 200
High Warning 140
TFT – Transmission Fluid Temp
Max 275
High Warning 220
MGP – Manifold Gauge Pressure
Max Depends on you
High Warning Same as above
Here are some directions for helping those that are having problems with getting things setup. Special thanks to Pahrump, BigIslandBoy, & for all those others that have posted on this forum! I had a lot more info, but there is a size limit on what can be posted. Any changes, please let me know. This file is for updating to 2.0.1-1394 and newer firmware updates. If your unit has an older firmware version installed, refer to the DashDaq Help File dated 09/27/08:
http://www.spartandieseltech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=156
Installing Tunes On Your SD Card
Plug the sd card into your computer. Then create a folder on the sd card named transfer. Unzip you tunes, & copy them to the transfer folder. This is also where you will place a copy of the config file. Here’s a link to download it:
http://www.spartandieseltech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43
Make sure the DashDaq is powered off. Install the sd card with the gold connections facing towards you as you look at the screen. Press the card into the DashDAQ until you hear a click. Note: You will not have a copy of your stock file until after you have loaded the first tune.
Firmware Updates/ Setting up your DashDaq
Here is how to find out if you have the current firmware update. Plug it into your vehicle, while it booting up watch the screen. It will display some DrewTech stuff, then attempting to boot from internal flash, Successful. After that it will display starting DashDaq- and the firmware number. As of 02/14/09, it should be DashDAQ-2.0.1-1394. Before you update your DashDaq, it is highly recommended that you return your truck to stock. After that power down the DashDaq, and remove the sd card. You will need to install the cd on your computer. It needs to be the latest release. You can get it here:
http://www.dashdaq.com/support/downloads.htm
Vista 64 bit operating system will not work. Drewtech is aware of this problem, & a fix will be released soon. You will need to install & run the DashDaq Update tool. Be sure to remove the old version prior to installing the new one, otherwise it will not install. You can get it here:
http://www.dashdaq.com/support/downloads.htm
If you are using Windows XP, you will need to install the driver for the DashDaq, directions are in the user manual, or you can get the updated manual here:
http://www.dashdaq.com/support/downloads.htm
Windows Vista 32 bit operating system will load it automatically when it detects the DashDaq. Be sure to connect the DashDaq using the single connection on the left side of the unit. Click the DashDaq Update Tool button and it should find your unit. Highlight your unit (serial number, ready, firmware Version). Then click update firmware. After it downloads the
update, you will have to select the items that you wish to install. You must select Ford, Generic, Analog, all the gauges, & there are some free things if you want them. Do not disconnect the unit while it is being updated. When it completes the update, it will let you know that it is safe to disconnect the unit. Reinstall the sd card after it is powered off, connect it to your vehicle and it should boot up with 1364.
Loading Tunes
WARNING DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TURN THE KEY OFF OR UNPLUG THE PHALANX MONITOR DURING THE TUNING PROCESS. DOING SO CAN CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE AND/OR DESTRUCTION TO THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULES. ONCE YOU HAVE STARTING LOADING A TUNE / RELOADING THE STOCK FILE DO NOT CANCEL THE LOADING PROCESS.
To install a tune. From Gauges click Exit. Then click Tuning. Now click I Accept. Next click Load Tune. To select the tune you wish to install from the menu, scroll right, or left, & click select. From this point, simply follow the onscreen instructions to complete the tune installation. Do not turn the key to the on position until it displays a message telling you to do so. One more thing, BE SURE TO BACKUP YOUR STOCK FILE & TUNES. BURN THEM TO A CD, ANOTHER SD CARD, OR FLASH DRIVE, AND PUT IT IN A SAFE PLACE..... AS SOON AS YOU GET THE FIRST TUNE LOADED, (APPROX 35 MINUTES), BEFORE YOU DRIVE IT, POWER DOWN THE DASHDAQ, REMOVE THE SD CARD, & THEN COPY YOUR STOCK FILE TO THE COMPUTER.
Setting up Ford Parameters
From Gauges click Exit. Then click Setup. Now click Devices. Next click Manager.
You will see:
a- Generic ODB2
b- Analog Input
c- Analog Input
d-
e-
etc....
Push the d-
Then push Change...its in the middle at the bottom. Then push Driver. Its at the top.
You will see:
Chrysler
Ford
GM
Generic
Etc
Push FORD
Then push SAVE, & Save again. Now go to Signal Scan, & scan. It should pick up I believe 26, & 45 Ford. Then go to the Devices, and next to PARAMETERS. Make sure Ford Specific is at the top of the screen. Now click on Complete Signal List. Then push change, & you will see a keypad, push the number "3" then save. Then go to Find Signals & scan again.. It should find 320 Ford, and 31 ODBII items.
Diagnostic Code Reader (DTC)
If your check engine light comes on, you can check your vehicles diagnosis of the problem. Once you have read the codes, you can clear them to turn the check engine light off. To view and clear diagnostic trouble codes: From the Gauges, click Exit. Next click Diagnostics. Scroll right/left for Ford Specific, or Generic OBD2.Turn your key to the on position. Your vehicle does
not need to be running. Tap [Read Codes]. If your check engine light is on, the diagnostic trouble code/s will be displayed along with a short description of the code. (MIL Malfunction Indicator Light) To clear the diagnostic trouble codes, tap [Clear Codes]. You will be asked if you want to clear the codes. Tap [Yes] if you would like to clear the codes & turn your check
engine light off. Note: This does not solve any underlying vehicle issues. Tap [No] if you do not want to clear the codes.
Low Power Mode/Power Unit Off
The DashDAQ has a low power mode built in as a power & time saving convenience. This mode can be activated from the small black button on the front left of the DashDAQ. Low power mode keeps you from having to wait for the DashDAQ to start up. It has three functions: Press and release this button quickly while the DashDAQ is on. The screen will go off, & the unit will put in sleep mode. Press the button again & the DashDAQ will instantly come back on. Press & hold the small black button for 3 seconds & the unit will turn off. Press again to power the DashDAQ back on.
Assign a Signal to a Gauge
Specifying what signal you would like a gauge to display. To assign a signal to a gauge, select a gauge screen. Tap on the gauge where you would like a signal to display. Tap on [Assign Signal]. Notice the [<] & [>] buttons at the top of the screen. These allow to switch which DashDAQ input you would like to use such as Ford Specific, Generic, etc.. OBDII is the default. Pick which signal you would like to monitor and tap [Save].
Set Gauge High/Low Warning
The High/Low Warning allows users to set the visual representation of “redline” on a gauge. For example: If the gauge has a maximum value of 6,000 and you set a High Warning of 5,000, the gauge will visually represent a “danger zone” on the gauge. To set a High/Low Warning: Tap on the gauge that a High/Low Warning is to be set. At the Assign Signal screen, tap
on either High or Low Warning. Tap the numbers to enter the desired value. Tap [+/-] to make the value negative. Tap [Save]. Tape [Save] at the Assign Signal screen to go back to the gauges.
Setting Signal/Graph Colors
The DashDAQ allows users to assign different colors to the signals assigned to a particular gauge. The signal will be displayed in the color chosen. To change color values: Tap on a signal box. Tap on the red, green, and blue swatch in the corner of the box. Now tap on the color to select. Tap [Save].Tap [Save] in the Set Gauge Properties window to return to the gauges.
Loading Config File
From Gauges click Exit. Then click Setup. Now click Memory Card. Next click Install, and then click Config File. Now highlight your Config File, and click ok. It will bring up Overwrite Existing File, select yes, no, or Cancel.
Change Splash Screen
From gauges, click Exit. Then click Setup. Now click Display. Next click Splash Screen, and select the one you wish to display and click Ok.
Change Dashboard Themes (Different Gauges)
From gauges, click Exit. Then click Setup. Now click Display. Next click Theme, and select the theme you wish to display. Then click Ok. NOTE: Make sure you change the high warning colors on all gauges to a color that you will be able to see if you do reach the high warning limits that you have selected.
Loading New Themes That You Made Or Downloaded
First copy it to the transfer folder on your sd card. Insert the sd card into the DashDaq. From Gauges click Exit. Then click Setup. Now click Memory Card. Next click Install, & now Themes. Select the Theme you want to install. (See Change Dashboard Theme Above)
Save Config File
After you have all your gauges set the way you like be sure to backup your Config File. From Gauges, click Exit. Then click Setup. Now click Memory Card. Then click Backup. Next select Config File. It will bring up Backup Config File, select Yes, or No.
Gauge Limits
EGRTA – Pre Turbo EGT
Max 2000
High Warning 1600
EOT – Engine Oil Temp
Max 300
High Warning 230
ECT – Engine Coolant Temp
Max 275
High Warning 225
FRP – Fuel Rail Pressure
Max 30000
High Warning 27500
Low Warning 4500
FRT – Fuel Rail Temp
Max 200
High Warning 140
TFT – Transmission Fluid Temp
Max 275
High Warning 220
MGP – Manifold Gauge Pressure
Max Depends on you
High Warning Same as above