Trail Tech Vapor Motorcycle Gauge User Manual

Trail Tech Vapor Motorcycle Gauge

Precautions

WARNING: When using Vapor, follow basic precautions, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using Vapor.
• Use Vapor only for its intended function.
• To reduce the risk of injury, do not disassemble Vapor or its accessories.
• Vapor can be used in the rain, but should not be used underwater.
• Do not leave the main unit in direct sunlight when not riding.
• Check the relative positions and the gap between the sensor and the magnet periodically.
• Do not bend, twist, kink, or otherwise abuse the black sensor cable. A damaged cable may produce incorrect readings.
• Do not abuse wires on the back of Vapor. The wires carry high-voltage power from the vehicle’s ignition system. Damaged wires may also produce incorrect readings.
• Avoid contact with gasoline, degreasers, or other chemical cleaners as they may damage the computer.

REMEMBER TO PAY ATTENTION TO THE TRAIL WHILE RIDING.

Specifications

• SPEED/DISTANCE SENSOR: Non-contact Magnetic Speed Sensor
• TEMPERATURE SENSORS: Non-contact Magnetic Speed Sensor
• RPM SENSOR: Ambient and Engine Temp. Sensors Electrical Pulse Sensor
• PRODUCT DIMENSIONS:  106.93×59.46×23.7mm WxHxD (4.21×2.34×0.93” WxHxD)
• SCREEN DIMENSIONS: 78.75 x 28.6mm WXH(3.1 x 1.13” WxH)

• PRODUCT WEIGHT: 3.9 oz. (110 grams) (0.24 lbs.)
• WHEEL CIRCUMFERENCE: 0 to 3999 mm
• OPERATION TEMPERATURE: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
• STORAGE TEMPERATURE: -20°C to 80°C (-4°F to 176°F)
• BATTERY: 3V CR2032
• BATTERY LIFE:  About 1 Year
• EXTERNAL POWER INPUT: 9.0-400 VAC/VDC (No polarity requirements.)

Overview

Vapor Computer:

Vapor holds a large amount of information in a small space. There are three buttons for easy navigation, two LED’s for alerts and warnings, and a brightly lit LCD panel for easy viewing.

Quickstart Commands:

• <MODE> = Switch between screens in Normal Mode.
• <LEFT> + <MODE> = Reset Trip Data: Maximum Speed, Distance, Ride Time, Stop Watch, Max Engine Temperature, and Max RPM.
• <RIGHT> = Toggle between features in Normal Mode screens.
• <MODE> FOR 3 SEC = Edit Trip Distance (DST) value.
  • <LEFT> or <RIGHT> = Increment or scroll distance value.
• <LEFT> <CENTER> + <RIGHT> = Enter Data Setting Mode.
  • <MODE> = Move to the next data setting screen.
  • <LEFT> = Increment or scroll through the current data setting.
  • <RIGHT> = Move to the next digit in data setting mode.

Parts & Features

Backlight:

Vapor is equipped with a backlight for easy viewing during nighttime operation.

Using External 12V Power:

• Vapor will light up with all five LEDs.
• Vapor will remain lit as long as it senses wheel movement. After 20 minutes of inactivity, Vapor shuts off the backlight. Press any button, roll the wheels, or start the motor, and Vapor will light up again.
• Shift and Temperature LEDs will be enabled.

Using Internal Battery Only:

• Vapor will only stay lit for 3 seconds.
• Vapor’s backlight will light up with 10% power to conserve battery power.
• If the LO symbol is present, the backlight will not turn on. The LO symbol appears when the battery voltage drops below 2.45V.
• If the ambient temperature is cold (below -5°C) the backlight will not

TO ACTIVATE the BACKLIGHT MANUALLY, PRESSIf connected to 12V power, press any key to activate the backlight.

Reset Button:

Use of the Reset Button will erase data for the current ride including clock and trip distance.

Internal Battery:

Vapor has an internal 3.0V watch-type battery (#CR2032). The computer can be run from this battery alone. To change the battery, unscrew the battery cap on the back of the computer with a coin. When replacing the battery, make sure the positive side is facing up.

REPLACE WITH BATTERY MODEL NUMBER #CR2032

Installation

Bar Mounting:

Place bolts as shown in the picture. Remember to use the provided nuts when placing bolts.

RPM and Temperature Sensors:

Please see model-specific instructions for the mounting procedure—motorcycle installation shown below.

Flat/Surface Mount:

There are two screw holes on the back of Vapor. Use the included M4 bolts to mount to any flat surface (e.g., stock odometer mounting bracket or body panel). Make sure that the cables will not be chafed or damaged in their mounting location. If other than provided screws are used, make sure they are not too long for mounting holes. Screws that are too long will damage internal components of Vapor.

12 Volt Systems:

If possible, install Vapor on a 12-volt system:

• The backlight will be 10 times brighter.
• Vapor will enter sleep mode after 20 minutes instead of 5.
• The shift and temperature indicator LEDs will be enabled.

OPTION 1) BATTERY WIRED:

Connect the power cables directly to the vehicle’s 12-volt battery.

OPTION 2) SYSTEM TAP:
As an alternative to running wires to the battery, it is possible to tap into the electrical system. When tapping into the electrical system, connect to a circuit protected by a fuse. It is best to connect so power is not interrupted by the key switch.

Notes:

• Vapor is polarity independent. Either lead can go to the positive or negative post on the battery.
• Vapor will not drain your battery.
• The “LO” low battery indicator will activate if battery voltage drops 12 Volt Systems: below 2.45V.

ATV Sensor/Magnet Installation:

Vapor needs two things to be able to collect distance data:

1. A magnet is placed on the spinning part of the wheel.
2. The sensor, placed on the non-moving part of the wheel. The magnet spins around tripping the sensor switch each time–data collected lets Vapor calculate distance and time.

The magnet gets installed on the brake rotor because it spins with the wheel. Typically, the provided magnetic bolt can simply replace a stock rotor bolt (see the above picture). If that doesn’t work, there is a spare magnet that can be glued in a hole on the brake rotor. (JB Weld or a similar slow-cure epoxy works
well.) After the magnet is in, the sensor is placed on a nonspinning part of the wheel. The sensor is typically placed on either the provided C-bracket or the ATV metal rotor shield.

Motorcycle Sensor/Magnet Installation:

Motorcycles, like ATVs, need a magnet placed on the spinning part of the wheel and the sensor
installed on a non-spinning part. The magnet typically gets bolted or glued to the brake rotor.
The sensor wire should come from the back of the computer, be cable-tied to the brake line as it travels
down the front forks, and then be attached to the brake caliper.

Vapor can tell how far and fast it’s traveled by keeping track of how many times the magnet passes under the sensor switch. Many Motorcycles and ATV’s have special installation procedures. Refer to the provided installation insert for specific instructions for your machine or visit www.TrailTech.net.

Overview:

You will use the wheel size number when setting up the computer for your machine. Use Method 1, 2 or 3.

Method 1) Easy Ruler Method:

Find the circumference of front wheel by measuring its diameter in millimeters. Multiply the Wheel Diameter by 3.14. The result is your wheel size.

Method 2) Rolling Measurements:

On a flat surface, mark the tire sidewall and the ground with a marking pen. Roll the wheel until the mark on the tire completes one revolution and is back on the ground. Mark the ground at this location. Measure the distance between the marks on the ground and convert the measurement to mm (multiply inches by 25.4). Use this number for your wheel size. For accuracy, the rider’s weight should be on the
bike when making this measurement.

Method 3) Distance Measurements:

For the most accurate measurement, use wheel size measurement from above or set the wheel size to 2110mm (motorcycle) or 1675 (ATV) and follow this procedure:

1. Find a length of road where the distance is known.
2. Ride the distance and note the distance the computer reads (for example, the road is known to be 5 miles and the computer shows 4.95 miles.)
3. Use the numbers to solve for X in the following equation:
4. Enter number found from the above method in your computer.

Data Setting Mode

Overview:

Data Setting Mode is very important for Vapor to operate correctly.

Available Settings:

• Kilometers or Miles per Hour
• Wheel Size in Millimeters
• 24 hour or 12 hour Clock Format
• Time of Day
• Pulses per Revolution (PPR)
• Temperature Unit of Measure, °F or °C
• High Temperature Warning Point
• Over Temperature Danger Point
• PM Shift Indicator
• Over Shift Indicator Warning

• Hold all three buttons down for three seconds to enter Data Setting Mode.
• After a setting is confirmed, Vapor will move on to the next setting in order.
• If no button is pressed for 15 seconds, Vapor will return to Normal Mode.

Enter Data Setting Mode:

TO ENTER DATA SETTING MODE, HOLD ALL THREE BUTTONS FOR 3 SEC

Release buttons to continue.

Program Kilometers or Miles Per Hour:

• TO CYCLE BETWEEN M/H AND KM/H, PRESS
• TO CONFIRM, PRESS
  Vapor will go to the next setting.

Program Wheel Size:

Vapor needs to know wheel size in order to measure Distance and Speed. Please take the time to accurately measure wheel size for smooth operation. See the “Measuring Wheel Size” section for more information. This setting is critical and required.

• USE AS DEFAULTS: MOTORCYCLE – 2110mm ATV – 1676mm
• MODIFY FLASHING DIGIT BY PRESSING
• CHANGE TO NEXT DIGIT BY PRESSING
• TO CONFIRM, PRESS
  Vapor will go to the next setting.

Program 12 or 24 Hour Clock Format:

Vapor defaults to 12H format.

• TO CYCLE BETWEEN 12H AND 24H, PRESS
• TO CONFIRM, PRESS
  Vapor will go to the next setting.

Program Time of Day:

• MODIFY FLASHING DIGIT BY PRESSING
• CHANGE TO NEXT DIGIT BY PRESSING
• TO CONFIRM, PRESS 
  Vapor will go on to the next setting.

Program Pulses per Revolution (PPR) Step 1:

Every time the engine revolves it sends a pulse to Vapor, letting it know how fast the engine is turning. The number of ignition pulses per revolution will vary across different engine types. Select from 0.5, 1.0, or 2.0 PPR. This setting is critical.

USE AS DEFAULTS:

• 4 Strokes: 1 PPR
• 2 Strokes: 1 PPR
  
• MODIFY FLASHING DIGIT BY PRESSING
• CHANGE TO NEXT DIGIT BY PRESSING
• TO CONFIRM, PRESS
  Vapor will go to the next setting.

Program Pulses per Revolution (PPR) Step 2:

For most vehicles, press MODE to continue. Some vehicles change PR over a certain RPM. For these vehicles, change the displayed RPM digits to the RPM at which the vehicle changes PPR.

• MODIFY FLASHING DIGIT BY PRESSING
• CHANGE TO NEXT DIGIT BY PRESSING
• TO CONFIRM, PRESS
  Vapor will go to the next setting.

Program Pulses per Revolution (PPR) Step 3:

This screen will appear if a number other than zero is entered in the previous step. Vapor will flash the default number “1.0”. Typically, a vehicle that changes PPR ratio at higher RPMs changes from 0.5 to 1.0. Consult your bike’s User Manual or the manufacturer for details.

• MODIFY FLASHING DIGIT BY PRESSING
• CHANGE TO NEXT DIGIT BY PRESSING
• TO CONFIRM, PRESS
  Vapor will go to the next setting.

Vapor Features

Overview:

Vapor is in Normal Mode during regular use.
Available Features:

• Sleep Mode
• RPM Bar Graph
• Stop Watch (TT)
• Switch between the 3 Normal Mode Screens
• Reset single-ride data to zero
• Shift Indicators
• Ambient and Engine Temperature

Sleep Mode:

If Vapor receives no data for 20 minutes (either wheel data or a button pressed), it will enter sleep mode. It will only display the clock while in Sleep Mode. It will exit Sleep Mode when it receives sensor data or a button is pressed.

Tachometer:

Description: The tachometer provides both a graphical and a numeric display of engine RPM. The LCD display is designed to display a segmented bar graph for information at a glance, as well as a numeric display for more accurate readings.

Bar Graph:

The RPM bar graph will progressively light up as RPM increases. The resolution of each segment varies in order to emphasize the most useful and important ranges of RPM.

Resolution of each segment on RPM bar graph:

• 0-2000 rpm: 250 rpm/seg
• 2000-4000 rpm: 500 rpm/seg
• 4000-6000 rpm 200 rpm/seg
• 6000-9000 rpm 125 rpm/seg
• 9000-12,000 rpm 375 rpm/seg

Display:

• Screen 1: RPM Bar Graph
• Screen 2: RPM Bar Graph, Numeric RPM
• Screen 3: Maximum RPM

Speedometer:

Description: The speedometer shows the current vehicle speed. Vapor also shows Maximum Speed, the highest speed achieved since the last reset.

Speed: Speed is displayed from 0 to 399.9 M/H or KM/H in the center of Screens 1 and 2. The SPD icon and KM/H or M/H will also appear next to the speed reading.

Maximum Speed: Maximum speed is displayed on Screen 3 in the middle next to the MS icon. Maximum speed is reset by a trip-data reset <LEFT> + <MODE>.

Adjustable Trip Distance Meter:

Description: The Trip Meter shows how much distance has been travelled since the last reset.

Trip Distance: Trip Distance is displayed from 0 to 9999.9 miles or kilometers in the lower right of Screen 1, next to the DST icon. Trip Distance is reset by a tripdata reset <LEFT> + <MODE>.

Adjustable Trip Distance: Trip Distance is adjustable in 0.1 KM or M increments. Hold <MODE> for 3 seconds on any Normal Mode screen, then scroll Trip Distance up with the <LEFT> button or down with the <RIGHT> button.

• ENTER DISTANCE EDIT MODE FROM ANY SCREEN BY HOLDING <MODE> FOR 2 SECONDS
• INCREMENT OR SCROLL DISTANCE VALUE BY PRESSING <LEFT> OR <RIGHT>
  Hold the button down, and Vapor will scroll faster.

Troubleshooting F.A.Q.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Why does nothing work?
The internal battery may be dead, or Vapor is not hooked up to vehicle power properly. Review the installation procedure. Try the reset button on the back of the Vapor. Don’t forget to write down your wheel size and other settings beforehand.

Why doesn’t the engine temperature feature work?
You must have the optional temperature sensor installed correctly for this feature to function. Review the installation procedure. If the cable has become disconnected, push the reset button on the back of Vapor
After reconnecting.

Why isn’t the RPM Graph working?
The engine sensor may be installed incorrectly. Review the installation procedure.

• Everything is working, but the (K)MPH reading is way off!
  The wheel sensor/magnet may be installed incorrectly. Double-check to make sure everything is set up right. The wheel size setting may be incorrect. Please review the wheel size measurement instructions in this manual.
• Vapor is not displaying information correctly!
  If the wires on the back of Vapor become damaged, incorrect readings may be displayed. Be careful to avoid twisting, crimping, kinking or otherwise abusing the wires.
• The screen melted!
  Did gasoline, degreasers, or other chemical cleaners come in contact with Vapor’s screen? Some chemicals can easily damage Vapor.
• Why is the LCD Display slow, or even worse, black?!
  Vapor may have been exposed to too much direct sunlight while not riding or temperatures below 0°C. Try the reset button and get Vapor back to a normal temperature.
• The Backlight won’t stay lit!!!
  Vapor needs to be connected to the vehicle’s 12-volt system in order for the backlight to be continuous on. Review the installation procedure.
• Vapor’s internal battery is dead!
  To replace the battery, use a coin to unscrew the round panel on the back of Vapor. Remove the old battery and install the new one. Make sure the positive pole is facing up. Replace with a common watch battery CR2302.
• Why aren’t the LEDs working?
  Vapor needs to be connected to the vehicle’s 12-volt system for the LEDs to function.

The temperature LEDs require an optional engine temperature sensor to be installed correctly and must be set in Data Setting Mode correctly. They default to 0, in effect turned off. The shift points must be set correctly in Data Setting Mode to function correctly. They default to 0, in effect turned off.

REMEMBER TO PAY ATTENTION TO THE TRAIL WHILE RIDING.

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