Firmware Updates/ Setting up your DashDAQ

It's highly recommended that you return your truck to the stock settings prior to updating the DashDAQ.

Remove the SD card.


"Update Client"

There are now two versions of the "Update Client". One for Windows XP/Vista 32 bit operating systems and one for 64 bit systems. You can download the "Update Client" from the following link:

http://www.dashdaq.com/support/downloads.htm


If you're using Windows XP, you'll need to install the USB driver for the DashDAQ. You can download a USB driver from the following link:

http://www.dashdaq.com/support/downloads.htm


Be sure to connect the USB cable to the single USB port on the left side of the DashDAQ. Windows Vista 32 bit & 64 bit operating systems will load the driver automatically when it detects your unit.

If the USB driver is installed properly, the DashDAQ screen will display "Boot halted. You may now attempt to recover."

For Windows XP, extract the USB driver from the zip file.

Connect the USB cable to the single USB port on the left side of the DashDAQ. The "Found new hardware Wizard." will appear.

Select "Install from a specific location". Specify the location of the USB driver and then select "OK".

From your computer desktop, double click the "DashDAQ Update Tool" icon.

From the "DashDAQ Update Client" screen, highlight the serial number, then click "Update Firmware".

From the "Select Upgrade Source" screen, click "Next".

From the "Choose Firmware Options" screen, go to the "" drop down menu & choose the firmware version to install. The latest is DashDAQ 2.1.1-1633.

Select the check box for each of the following components:

Acceleration Map
AEM UEGO
Analog Input (MUST HAVE)
Analog Input (Nonlinear) (MUST HAVE)
Dyno Calculator
Economy Calculator
Rescale Signal Calculator
Statistics Calculator
Innovate LC-1
Ford Specific (MUST HAVE, even though it's list as Trial.)
Generic OBD2 (AKA Generic OBDII) (MUST HAVE)
default (These are themes, which are gauges on the DashDAQ.)
metal
night
neon
sport
sport2
Warnings (MUST HAVE, if you plan on using the audible alerts.)

Media Player (If you select this option, you must remove some of the free items. Your max download size cannot be much over 10 meg, otherwise you'll get an error that the file is too large.)

Be sure you selected every component check box listed above, then click "Next" & wait for the firmware package to download to your computer.

From the "Firmware Package Complete" screen, select "Next" to send the firmware upgrade to your DashDAQ.

WARNING: Once the uploading process to your DashDAQ starts, DO NOT DISCONNECT OR INTERRUPT THE UPLOADING PROCESS, otherwise the DashDAQ may need to be sent to Drew Tech for repairs.

Click "Finish" after the uploading process is complete.

Disconnect the cable.

Insert the SD card in to the DashDAQ.

Connect the DashDAQ to your vehicle.

Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position & then follow the procedures to set up Ford Parameters.


SETTING UP FORD PARAMETERS:

From gauges, select "Exit", select "Setup", select "Devices", & then select "Manager".

You'll see:

a- Generic ODB2
b- Analog Input
c- Analog Input
d-
e-
etc....

Select "d-" & then select "Add Device".

Scroll right or left until you see "ECU", select "Ford Specific", & then select "Install".

From the "Port To Use" screen, select "J1962", then select "OK".

When you see "Device Added Successfully", select "OK".

From the "Device Manager Screen", select "Exit".

Select "Find Signals", then select "I Accept".

Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position & then select "OK". It should find 31 OBDII & 32 Ford Parameters. Then select "OK".

Select "Parameters". Scroll right or left until you see "ECU", select "Ford Specific". Now select "Complete Signal List" & then select "Change". Type in "7" & select "Save". Then select "Exit".

Select "Find Signals", then select "I Accept".

Turn the ignition key to the "ON" position & then select "OK". It should display "Scanning: Please Wait (really). The DashDAQ should find 31 OBDII & 418 Ford Parameters.

You may have to scan a few times to get all of the signals...

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, select "Exit". Next select "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. Select "Read Code". 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, select "Clear Codes". You will be asked if you want to clear the codes. Select "Yes" if you would like to clear the codes & turn your check engine light off. Note: This does not solve any underlying vehicle issues.Select "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. Also now there is a Off Button on the Main Menu where it shows Gauges, Data Logging, Diagnostic, Performance, Setup, GPS (if you have purchased it), and Tuning.

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. Then select "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 Low Limit, Low Warning, High Limit, or High 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 the color values: Tap on a signal box. Now tap on the Painters Pallet. Tap on the color you wish to select. Tap Save.Tap Save in the Set Gauge Properties window to return to the gauges.

Gauge Limits
EGRTA – Pre Turbo EGT

High Limit       2000
High Warning 1600
EOT – Engine Oil Temp
High Limit      300
High Warning 230
ECT – Engine Coolant Temp

High Limit      275
High Warning 225
FRP – Fuel Rail Pressure
High Limit      30000
High Warning 27500
Low Warning 4500
FRT – Fuel Rail Temp
High Limit      200
High Warning 140
TFT – Transmission Fluid Temp

High Limit      275
High Warning 220
MGP – Manifold Gauge Pressure
Max Depends on you
High Warning Same as above