Extras
VDO Fuel Monitor
Pinout
| Pin | Color | Notes | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Green | Output sensor Hi (to level sensor) | Mandatory |
| 6 | Blue | Input sensor Hi (to tank) | Mandatory |
| 7 | Brown | Analog output | Mandatory |
| 8 | Red | Permanent +12/24V | Mandatory |
| 9 | Black | Ground | Mandatory |
| 10 | Violet | + Ignition or Truck speed | Mandatory |
| 12 | Yellow | Output sensor Lo (to level sensor) | Mandatory |
| 13 | White | Input sensor Lo (to tank) | Mandatory |
| 14 | Grey | Siren output 600 mA @ 32V | Optional |
How to configure
- !!! DO NOT CONNECT TO DC POWER !!!
- Plug in the USB programming pod, it will power the unit for programming
- Start the Vegasoil software and set the COM port
- Press the reset button on the programming pod and immediately click “Connect” in Vegasoil
- Press “Query” to read the configuration from the terminal
- Ensure the latest firmware version is loaded (v4.2) or else update the firmware with the attached firmware using the Menu > Firmware Update menu
- Set the tank profile through the Tank Profile > Change menu
- Ensure the output is set to 10V
- Follow the attached PDF guide on how to configure the terminal
- !!! DISCONNECT THE USB POD !!! THE UNIT AND OUTPUTS WILL NOT FUNCTION WHILE USB IS CONNECTED. You must fully disconnect the USB pod for the unit to power up and begin functioning
- Once the unit is properly wired, the Brown wire is the output reference voltage to connect to the tracking device. It will need to be connected to an analog input of a tracking device.