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Operating Manual for

Clock / Auxiliary Displays for VHX systems

The VHX auxiliary display module is designed to work with a Dakota Digital VHX system and will not function properly

on its own. With this module, an additional display area is added to your current system to provide more functionality.

This module can be used as a simple clock display or it can display data from any BIM module attached to the system

as well as several gauge values from the control box sensors.

Most versions of this module come with at least one switch in the face to allow the display to change between various

screens. Some versions may also contain two additional switches in the face which can be used as the SW1 and SW2

for the VHX control box with the use of the switch harness provided with it.

CONNECTION:

The auxiliary display has a connector on the rear that will accept a normal CAT 5, CAT 5E, or CAT 6 patch cable.

This can be used to connect the module to any available port on the VHX control box (same locations the main

VHX gauges plug into).

ACC. POWER

CONST. POWER

GROUND

TACH

WARN

SPD +

SPD SND

SPD -

SPD OUT

SW2 (-)

SW1 (-)

ADJ SND

ADJ -

WTR SND

WTR -

OIL +

OIL SND

OIL -

FUEL +

FUEL SND

FUEL -

WAIT (+)

CRUISE (-)

GEAR (1 WIRE)

4x4 (-)

RIGHT (+)

LEFT (+)

HIGH (+)

BRAKE (-)

CHECK ENG (-)

VHX

CONTROL BOX

CABLE AUX.

I/O

DISPLAY

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DIM (+)

ORANGE

GREEN

Used for displays

with 3 switches

Connection for all

auxiliary displays

Use any open jack

Auxiliary Display module

VHX

control

box

SWITCH HARNESS:

Some auxiliary modules will come with the

pictured switch harness to allow additional

switches in the clock face to function as switch

1 and 2 for the main VHX system.

Auxiliary modules with 3 switches on front:

Connect the orange wire to SW1(-) terminal on VHX control box. Right switch will be SW1 (speed display).

Connect the green wire to SW2(-) terminal on VHX control box. Left switch will be SW2 (tach display).

Leave blue wire unconnected. Center switch will be SW3 (clock display)

Auxiliary modules with no switches on front:

If the module has no switches, connect an external switch from the blue wire of the harness to ground to allow

switch operations for the clock display. The orange and green wires would be left unconnected in this case.

ORANGE (switch 1)

GREEN (switch 2)

BLUE (switch 3)

Summary of content (6 pages)

PAGE 1
Operating Manual for Clock / Auxiliary Displays for VHX systems The VHX auxiliary display module is designed to work with a Dakota Digital VHX system and will not function properly on its own. With this module, an additional display area is added to your current system to provide more functionality. This module can be used as a simple clock display or it can display data from any BIM module attached to the system as well as several gauge values from the control box sensors.
PAGE 2
SETUP: To enter setup, press and hold the switch (for systems with 3 switches, hold the center switch) while turning on the key. The display will read “SETUP”. Release the switch and the setup menu will be entered. Below is an outline of the setup options. Following the outline are more detailed instructions for each option. Press and release the switch to move through the various setup options or to change a setting. Press and hold the switch to select a setup option or to save a changed setting.
PAGE 3
TEMP UNIT: This setting determines which temperature unit is used when displaying temperatures. This unit setting will be independent of the units used in the main VHX system and may be used to provide and alternate display unit from the main VHX screens if so desired. Default setting is Fahrenheit. Enter setup. Press and release switch until “TEMP UNIT” is displayed, then press and hold switch.
PAGE 4
AVAILABLE SCREENS: Some screen data should always be available to this module from most VHX systems.
PAGE 5
USING CLOCK OFFSET: Because this auxiliary module displays the clock, it may be desired to disable the display of the clock on the main VHX screens. This makes it much more difficult to adjust the VHX clock because the main VHX system requires the clock screen to be displayed to set it. To make clock adjustment more convenient in this situation, a clock offset may be set on this module. The steps are the same as setting the main VHX clock but it is done using the switch for this auxiliary module instead.
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SERVICE AND REPAIR DAKOTA DIGITAL offers complete service and repair of its product line. In addition, technical consultation is available to help you work through any questions or problems you may be having installing one of our products. Please read through the Troubleshooting Guide. There, you will find the solution to most problems. Should you ever need to send the unit back for repairs, please call our technical support line, (605) 332-6513, to request a Return Merchandise Authorization number.