USER MANUAL
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1. Temp Probe Manufacture Gaugetek P N TEMPO1 AFR Manufacture Innovate Motorsports P N LC 1 WARNING do not plug the LC 1 serial cable 2 5mm plug into the VBG1 aux input Damage may result www gtboostgauge com rev 1 2 Pre release Applies to VBG1 Ver 1 04 Page 8 BGT USER MANUAL Getting started After installation you can power the VBG1 by turning on the accessory power of your vehicle Upon power up the VBG1 will take a sample of the atmospheric pressure and then the custom startup message will be shown as the LED bar sweeps After the startup animation has completed and if the vehicle is started the screen will display the vacuum in the left display and the user selected option will be displayed in the right The left display always will display vacuum pressure or peak boost values The right display will always display the user selected option or presents the boost profile when the peak recall is initiated Vacuum pressure is indicated on the LED bar graph by a right to left scale of 2 InHg per Led and the corresponding numerical readout can be read in the Left screen VAC 19 InHg While boosting the pressure is indicated by the LED bar graph by a left to right scale of 1 PSI per LED The corresponding numerical value will be displayed on the left screen The right screen will continue to display the user selected preference BOOST 11 0 PS After the boost is complete2. Fitting Kit Monitoring AFR with the VBG1 The AFR display on the VBG1 relies on the analog output of a LC 1 wide band meter or equivalent The meter must share the same ground if possible it is best to tie the ground of the VBG1 to the ground of the LC 1 If not make sure that they are both tied to chassis ground To assure accuracy of the AFR display on the VBG1 the output settings of the LC 1 must be configured as OV 10AFR 5V 20AFR Warm up 5V n LM Programmer ersion 3 25 Output 5 01 2 36v Hesponseel heed aS f 1 6 sec C 1 3 sec 0 057 r ai 1 00 Lambda i pe 1 ait fuel ratio 22 0 000 Volk at AFR fio and use Lambda use ai fuel tatio 5 000 Yolkat AFR 20 www gtboostgauge com rev 1 2 Pre release Applies to VBG1 Ver 1 04 Page 7 BGT USER MANUAL Wiring up the LC 1 if equipped Switched Power 12V Switched Power 12V VBG1 Analog 2 out SENDING LCIS UNIT Se TIE POINT Auxiliary input options One of the following approved accessories may be used with the single auxiliary input The configurations menu option 9 AUX Display Option should be set to indicate which auxiliary device is being used These auxiliary input devices are not included with the VBG1 but may be purchased from the www gtboostgauge com shop website Oil sender Manufacture Prosport Inc P N PSSMOPS P ww
3. VBG1 Quick reference WRECOLOR NAME RED sd 2 V Accessory power BLACK GROUND GREEN Parking Lights Input s12v Poring ahtson 18 inch cable a gt C gt Pressure Line Hookup ooo Aux Input Power AFR Parking Lights EEE Hookup LED bar graph Dedicated to Boost and Vacuum Ambient Light Detector Right to Left Up to 24 PSI 1 LED per PSI Boost Display Used to auto adjust Screen and LED Brightness Left to Right Up to 24 in hg 1 LED per in hg of Vacuum PEAK 1 13 5 PSI Buttons 3 Capacitive touch sensors Dual OLED Display Button Indicators Left Displays Vac Boost and Peak Lights next to each button illuminate when pressed Right Displays Boost AFR AUX Profile AFR AUX Accessory power timing relative to engine start is critical for proper operation for more information see specifications section AFR output from compatible Air Fuel Ratio Sensor Controller must be set correctly see AFR section AFR AUX only available if using compatible Air Fuel Ratio Sensor Controller or approved AUX sensor See Auxiliary input details section for more information www gtboostgauge com rev 1 2 Pre release Applies to VBG1 Ver 1 04 Page 3 BGT USER MANUAL VBG1 Overview Toggle Right Display Option S Use top button to select to view Boost Profile Numerical AFR AUX w indicator z e AFR AUX Profile JIVEE e Numerical Voltage w indicator 19 4 _PSsI De
4. 10AFR OLED profile plot OLED Bar graph plot fixed www gtboostgauge com rev 1 2 Pre release Applies to VBG1 Ver 1 04 Page 12 BGT USER MANUAL PRESS P PRESS B If pressure is selected the min and max plot options adjust both the profile plot limits and the OLED bar graph limits The value is then scaled accordingly to fit with those bounds gt LOT Ss SPS 12 AUX MIN PLOT OLED profile plot OLED Bar graph plot TEMP F TEMP C lf temperature is selected the min and max plot options adjust only the OLED bar graph limits The value is then scaled accordingly to fit with those bounds Profile plot is not available for temperature Option 22 LED Boost Display Option This options provides lets user decide how the VBG1 will display the boost and vacuum The led bar graph is always displayed in the units of PSI Led Psi per led is configurable to 1PSI or 2PSI PIVOT Pivots Boost and vacuum around the corner Vacuum is drawn from right to downward left and boost is displayed from the left to the right as shown below wo I H me VAC L P s 2 20 ints 15 0VOLTS BOOST L ee 15 0VaT FULL sweeps vac from the far right to the left Vacuum Boost is displayed from the left to the right starting at the far lower left as shown below In full mode the maximum pressure and boost can be displayed eee I H S BOOST L 13 4 PSI 15 0VvoLT The Full M option and the Pivot M optio
5. AFR section Specific Temperature probe or Oil Fuel pressure sensor must be used See Auxiliary input options section for more information www gtboostgauge com rev 1 2 Pre release Applies to VBG1 Ver 1 04 Page 4 BGT USER MANUAL Installing the VBG1 in the vent Installation of the VBG1 is easy Remove the driver s side vent from the dash You will need to remove the outer trim piece Then remove the two top vent louvers from the vent The VBG1 tabs will fit where the two top vent louvers were removed Hook up the sending unit to the VBG1 before fitting it in the vent Be sure that the black side of the flex cable is up and then slide in the clip to lock Bend the flex cable up and crease it so it hold the position shown above this will make sure it doesn t interfere with the directional vent louvers behind it You may need to use a flat tool to pry the VBG1 into place Be careful not to scratch the circuit board or the front face of the gauge Once in place the flat flex cable should exit the vent as shown above www gtboostgauge com rev 1 2 Pre release Applies to VBG1 Ver 1 04 Page 5 BGT USER MANUAL Remove the side panel of the dashboard so you can mount the sending unit and route the wires Powering up the sending unit The sending unit requires a minimum of power and ground to be hooked up in order to operate the VBG1 as a boost vac gauge The VBG1 Power wire RED wire should be attached to the I
6. G2 circuit The easiest place to tap this circuit is at the fuse box using a fuse tap Locate the appropriate location for your car using the back panel of the fuse cover as a guide Wiring up the Parking lights circuit is optional If you wish to wire this circuit then VBG1 Parking Lights Input wire GREEN should be wired to the ILM circuit at the fuse box When the parking lights are on this circuit goes to 12V and the VBG1 will dim its illumination The VBG1 only has one dim level and does not change variably with dash illumination settings When the parking lights are on the gauge dims If the user drives with headlights on it is recommended to use the ambient light dimming feature Be sure to select the feature you wish to use in the configurations menu option 10 uJ FUSES ARE PLACED IN THE a ELAY HOLDER w p D LB1008028 E Ee Fuse location for tapping IG2 circuit 2007 2009 www gtboostgauge com rev 1 2 Pre release Applies to VBG1 Ver 1 04 Page 6 BGT USER MANUAL Routing Vac Boost tubing The sending unit should be hooked up to boost vac tubing with an Inside diameter ID of 17 anda recommended outside diameter OD of 1 4 The recommended location for attaching the boost vac tube would be at the Air By pass Valve as shown below The Air By pass Valve mates to 1 4 ID Tube so a reducer T is used A tube fitting kit is available from the www gtboostgauge com shop website Stock E After install Tube
7. VBG1 USER MANUAL DISCLAIMER This gauge is in no way approved by Subaru or Fuji Heavy Industries There are no guarantees stated or implied that this accessory will not cause damage to you or your vehicle It should also be known that this accessory may void the warranty to your vehicle No responsibility is taken by the seller of this accessory for any damages resulting from the installation or utilization of this accessory Perform this installation at your own risk Vent Boost Gauge 1 Generation Software Version 1 04 BGT USER MANUAL Table of Contents 5 5 Gia We OUK ITO CN ee eee E E en 3 MBG OM Ci ON 7 satereaere usec ae stieco einen sistent E E E E leas tateescarss 4 NBG 1S OCI CATIONS eea E E se unapucutanen dauiennedenscamneesin aap usntenee denedsaesonGesaneseeenarusneeeandeseunerseasins 4 PVE Sacre es oa eee E E E E E E E E 4 FNE O ea ETE E E E teas tinteadeeaaaseniat 4 Auxiliary input options ONLY ONE CAN BE SLECTED ccccccssssececceeesseccceeeeesecceseeeeseceeteaeeeeeeeeeas 4 SCANS MeV BGT Wil MEVEN orena E T 5 POW ORIN Up Chie sendinte UNH reese EEA 6 Routing Vac Boost UDINE sarreron E E 7 Monitoring AFR With the VBO Ti errcssrernir eira E EE een eee ee ee 7 WIE UP E LC en E E E E EN E E EE E A EEA 8 PUI AY VOUT ORION G popr nn taceesoarcnmacsesesdGannatcezevaranasesseansemaeceadoinaneeueenatventes 8 Cenne ee gcse nenttioain art E E E 9 Changing the rient screendisplay ModE cascdaceseccciansec
8. dicated display Automatically displays the following based on mode Display Peak f Use bottom button to select peak recall e Numerical Boost unit PSI P e Increment peak history 1 5 e Numerical Vacuum unit In Hg User selectable display e If AFR AUX is enabled AFR AUX profile e Peak Boost history last 5 peaks Profile displayed automatically in right screen VBG1 specifications Inputs Voltage 12V 18Volts AFR Input 0 5 Volts Parking lights input 12V Parking lights ON Instrumentation Voltage accuracy 0 2 Volt Boost Pressure Range O 48 Psi Bar graph Readout 0 48 Psi Numerical Readout Vacuum Range 0 25 InHg Boost Vacuum accuracy 0 25 PSI up to 30 PSI Vacuum resolution 1 InHg Boost resolution 0 1 PSI Auxiliary input options ONLY ONE CAN BE SLECTED AFR via LC1 Range 10 20 AFR Accuracy 0 1 AFR OIL FUEL PRESSURE Range 0 150 PSI Accuracy 5 PSI TEMP PROBE Range 40 125 C Accuracy 2 C Power should be sourced to the VBG1 before engine start for most model years IGNITION power provides proper power sequencing Some model years 07 have some ignition lines that power off briefly at engine start The atmospheric sampling sequence depends on proper power sequencing Please be sure that the proper power sequencing is provided to the gauge AFR only available if using compatible AFR Sensor Controller Air Fuel Ratio Sensor Controller must be set correctly see
9. isplayed Characters from A Z are available To enter the configuration menu for the custom startup message simply hold the top and bottom button To exit the startup message menu hold the top button While in the startup message configuration menu refer to the following diagram to program lies To increment character ZSR Increments the charter seee bj Ph number and screen to modify Modifies the charter ADB Modifies the charter BOA Indicates Character Message to Edit Indicates Screen 1 Left 2 Right www gtboostgauge com rev 1 2 Pre release Applies to VBG1 Ver 1 04 Page 15 BGT USER MANUAL Additional Information More about the OLED displays Organic Light Emitting Diode OLED displays have a quicker response time and an extremely wide viewing angle compared to LCD displays The viewing angle is gt 160 They are able to operate and low temperatures and still respond quickly Each pixel is susceptible to dimming based on its individual use burn in Frequently used pixels will dim more quickly than pixels that are not used as often This burn in will take affect over a long period of time These displays are rated at 10 000 hours gt 50 of initial brightness If you are concerned about burn in you can use the blackout mode when the display is not being used to maximize display lifetime The OLED displays are covered with a soft plastic polarizer The soft plastic polarizer is easily scratched o
10. m the configurations menu AFR AUX Alarm No alarm for AFR is available or configurable The Aux alarm high low menu options will show None and will not be able to be modified TEMP AUX Alarm A high and a low alarm is available for this auxiliary input The units will be auto selected based on the selection of the configurations menu option Option 9 AUX Display Option PRESSURE AUX Alarm A high and a low alarm is available for this auxiliary input The units will be auto selected based on the selection of the configurations menu option Option 9 AUX Display Option Volts Alarm A high and a low alarm is available for the voltage parameter www gtboostgauge com rev 1 2 Pre release Applies to VBG1 Ver 1 04 Page 14 BGT USER MANUAL Additional Features Blackout mode This mode provides the user a quick way to disable all displays and all LEDs on the boost gauge The gauge will continue to run in the background recording peak boost and other standard features will still work The gauge will also remember this mode when shutdown and restarted The gauge will remain dark until the Blackout mode is de activated To Activate or De activate Blackout mode Swipe from the top button to the bottom somewhat slowly Custom Startup message The gauge provides the capability to program a custom startup message This message will be displayed during the startup gauge sweep on power up Up to 7 characters per screen can be d
11. n add marker to the boost display The parkers are every 5 PSI when in 1X Boost LED scale mode and are ever 10 PSI when in 2X Boost LED scale mode Boost scale mode is option 5 of the configurations menu www gtboostgauge com rev 1 2 Pre release Applies to VBG1 Ver 1 04 Page 13 BGT USER MANUAL ALARMS Configuration Menu The configuration menu provides options for custom parameter configuration of the enabled alarms The alarm menu can only be accessed when the gauge is powered up and not in a boost condition To access the alarm configurations menu the Bottom and middle button must be held To exit the menu hold top button Setting will be saved upon exit of the menu In menu To Access Menu Top button increments menu pon s Hold Bottom and erie option E 20 ime toann P Middle Button to e 20 Inte 15 0Va TS 7 access Alarm menu Bottom button changes menu option parameters Alarms configuration menu Quick reference Volts Alarm Low Lower than this voltage will cause an alarm condition None 1 18 Volts Alarms Beep When on Alarm notification will sound ON OFF Volts Alarm High Higher than this voltage will cause an alarm condition None 1 18 Volts ALARMS Configuration Details Boost Alarm The Boost alarm is always set in the units of PSI The alarm will sound when the value is reached or exceeded and remain on until the end of the boost profile is reached The boost profile length is configurable fro
12. ncrements menu option se aS Rees ee eaeaeee a o INTEN ay r 10 Ga Bottom button changes menu option parameters Configuration menu Quick reference 10 11 12 13 Additional information provided Configuration Details section www gtboostgauge com rev 1 2 Pre release Applies to VBG1 Ver 1 04 Page 11 BGT USER MANUAL Configuration Details Option 9 AUX Display Option Auxiliary option allows one extra input to be viewed by the VBG1 The Auxiliary input display relies on external approved sensors Since only one input is available only one aux input can be used selected from the following options OFF No input AFR Air fuel ratio via LC 1 PRESS P Oil Fuel pressure using sensor Prosport Premium P N PSSMOPS required Pressure is displayed in unit PSI PRESS B Oil Fuel pressure using sensor Prosport Premium P N PSSMOPS required Pressure is displayed in unit BAR TEMP F Temperature probe Gaugetek TEMPO1 required Temperature is displayed in units Fahrenheit TEMP C Temperature probe Gaugetek TEMPO1 required Temperature is displayed in units Celsius Option 11 12 AUX plot max min The auxiliary plot settings depend on the aux input selected If AFR is selected the min and max plot options adjust only the profile plot limits and the OLED bar graph limits remain fixed at 10 min and 20 max The value is then scaled accordingly to fit with those bounds pior
13. r damaged Be very careful when you clean the polarizer VBG1 version feature matrix The version of software shipped with the VBG1 is always the latest Minor changes are made to improve the gauge based on customer feedback and or feature request Below is a list of key features of the VBG1 relative to software version If you are unsure of the software version of your VBG1 you can request it while the gauge is pulling vacuum Simply press all three buttons at the right and hold until the version is recalled To exit this display mode press and hold the upper most button Software upgrades cannot be performed remotely if you are interested in upgrading the software of your VBG1 contact info gtboostgauge com AUX OLED VOLTS BAR TEMP PRESS TIMEOUT ome yiviviv www gtboostgauge com rev 1 2 Pre release Applies to VBG1 Ver 1 04 Page 16
14. the gauge can automatically display the peak recorded value as well as the boost profile captured The peak boost can also me manually requested by pressing the lower right button A boost profile is recorded when the gauge exceeds the minimum specified PSI and can will continue to record for the profile period or until a vacuum is pulled The profile period can be selected in the configurations menu Auto display of peak can also be configured to be on or off 19 1 3 5 www gtboostgauge com rev 1 2 Pre release Applies to VBG1 Ver 1 04 Page 9 BGT USER MANUAL Changing the right screen display mode Use the top right button to select between available displays modes for the right screen 4 Boost Profile gt Voltage gt AUX numeric display gt AUX profile When an option is disabled in the configurations menu the option simply gets skipped when you change display modes Please be sure that the option you want to view is enabled in the configurations menu Requesting peak recall Use the lower right button to request the peak boost recall function Up to 5 previous peaks can be recalled using the recall button with each press of the button The past peak boost values will be displayed in the order from the most recent peak 1 to the oldest peak 5 The Boost profile for that record will also be displayed in the screen to the Right 4 Peak 1 gt Peak 2 gt Peak 3 gt Peak 4 gt Peak 5 If no previo
15. us peaks have been recorded then the peak will display 0 0 PSI and no profile plot will be shown When the AUX is enabled in the configurations menu the peak recall function will also include the AUX profile as part of the recall function The display will function as indicated below Peak 1 gt Peak 1 w AUX Plot gt Peak 2 gt Peak 1 w AUX Plot gt Peak 3 gt Peak 3 w AUX Plot Peak 4 gt Peak 4 w AUX Plot gt Peak 5 gt Peak 5 w AUX Plot The peak recall functions will automatically timeout after a specified time which is configurable in the configurations menu Once it times out the display will return to displaying vacuum and the requested user selected setting If boost is initiated while reviewing past peak boost information the gauge will override the timeout and immediately start displaying boost information www gtboostgauge com rev 1 2 Pre release Applies to VBG1 Ver 1 04 Page 10 BGT USER MANUAL Configuration Menu The configuration menu provides options for custom parameter configuration The main menu can only be accessed when the gauge is powered up and not in a boost condition To access the configuration menu the Top and middle button must be held To exit the menu hold top button When you exit the menu the parameter will be saved automatically To Access Menu Hold Top and Middle Button to access main menu VAC L R T inHg 14 0 AFR Once in menu Top button i
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