Firmware Updates 2.1.6-2097/ Updating your DashDAQ

Be sure your stock file and tunes are backed up on your computer, and remove the "sd" card prior to updating your unit.

"New Update Client Version 2.0.11"

Be sure to download the version compatible with your computer the 32, or 64 bit operating system. If you are not sure which system you have, follow these instructions:

Select the Start Menu on your computer. Next select Control Panel. Now select Classic View on the top left side of the page. Scroll down the page and select System. The System Type will be displayed on the top portion of the page. It will display 32, or 64-bit Operating System.

You can download the "Update Client" from the following link:

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

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."

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

For those that are having problems with their DashDAQ select Clear User Settings before actually updating the firmware on the DashDAQ. After that's completed follow the instructions listed below.

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 2.1.6-2097.

Select the check box for each of the following components:

Acceleration Map

Analog Input

Analog Input (Nonlinear)

Dyno Calculator

Economy Calculator

Moates QuarterHorse

Rescale Signal Calculator

Statistic Calculator

AEM UEGO

Innovate LC-1

Ford Specific

Generic OBD2

Default

Metal

Night

Neon

Sport

Sport2

Warnings

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
TFT – Transmission Fluid Temp

High Limit      275
High Warning 220
MGP – Manifold Gauge Pressure
High Limit       50
High Warning  45

EFT1 - Engine Fuel Rail Temp

High Warning  160

High Limit       140