Manual - Banks Power Products
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1. Figure 14 Power Screen Speed Loader Level 195 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 E OOST cs E gt g Section 7 SAFETY ENVIRONMENT The SpeedBrake has three operating modes MANUAL AUTO and OFF In the MANUAL mode the SpeedBrake will activate and will downshift the transmission and adjust the turbocharger vanes resulting in a braking effect that slows your vehicle to 15 mph In AUTO mode the SpeedBrake varies the position of the turbocharger vanes and selects an appropriate gear in order to maintain a pre selected target speed Choosing the OFF mode allows the vehicle to behave as if the SpeedBrake is not present To change between modes press the Mode button on the lower portion of the screen See Figure 15 Figure 15 Manual Mode 10 0 30 50 0 FO BO 0 100 110 MANUAL Mode while in the MANUAL mode there are three strength selections available HIGH MED medium and LOW Press the Up arrow to increase the brake strength or the Down arrow to decrease the strength on the right side of the screen Brake strength will be displayed in between the Up and Down arrows HIGH strength achieves the highest level of braking force by aggressively downshifting the transmission and closing the turbocharger vanes This setting is recommended for heavily loaded vehicles or whenever ageressive braking is desired 96833 v 2 0 19 MEDIUM MED strength achieves a moderate level of2. TRANS TEMP E ENG TEMP OIL TEMP Section 24 MAX VALUES Max Values allow you to observe right hand corner A pop up screen will the maximum values that have been appear to confirm reset Press yes achieved for the parameters available to confirm reset value press no to for your vehicle since the last Reset cancel reset cycle See Figure 49 3 After viewing your Max Values 1 To view Max Values in the press the Banks iQ icon to return to Adjustments menu press the Max the Environment screen or the Return value button icon to return to the Adjustments 2 After viewing your Max Values you a can reset to clear the current values END SECTION 24 Press the Reset button in the lower Figure 49 1251 F M 208 oF 212 F MAXIMUM MEASURED MASIMUM MEASURED MAZIMUM MEASURED MAXIMUM MEASURED TRANS TEMP VEH SPEED MAXIMUM MEASURED MASIMUM MEASURED 96833v 2 0 47 Section 25 VERSION INFO The current version of the Banks 3 Press the arrows to scroll through IQ Banks Power Tuner and or the Version Info screen All available SpeedBrake can be checked and device information will be displayed compared to the current version e available on the Banks website 4 Press the Return icon to return o to the Adjustments Menu or press 1 In the Adjustments menu press the Banks iQ icon to return to the the Version Info button Environment screen
3. Always be sure you carefully read and understand each precaution before moving on to the rest of the manual ZN WARNING AC Adapter Precautions Use only the AC adapter that comes with Banks iQ Using another type of AC adapter or car adapter creates the risk of battery overheating combustion leaking or explosion HANDLING PRECAUTIONS e Never try to disassemble or modify Banks iQ in any way e Never try to change the Banks iQ battery e Do not wipe with a wet cloth Do not touch a leaking battery with your bare hands Battery fluid can get into your eyes and cause impaired vision or blindness Never rub your eyes and immediately flush them thoroughly with water Next consult your physician If battery fluid gets into your skin or clothing immediately rinse the affected area with clear water Banks iQ contains combustible and metal parts so water and foreign substances can cause malfunction and create the risk of overheating 6 96833 v 2 0 due to wiring insulation failure short circuiting smoke fire combustion and electric shock OUTDOOR PRECAUTIONS When outdoors avoid using Banks IQ anywhere it might get wet with rainwater or other moisture and or in dusty conditions Banks iQ is not water resistant or dust resistant Water and dust create the risk of fire and smoke combustion electric shock resulting in damage and malfunction Never touch Banks iQ or its electronic accessories
4. 2 The version Info screen will display the current firmware version as well as various other system configuration information See Figure 50 Figure 50 Banks iQ version 2 0 Bridge Firmware Version 1 0 Vehicle Type Duramax LLY LBZ Transmission Auto Tuner Part Number 63866 Tuner Firmware Version 4 Calibration Type Six Gun Calibration Version 2 if 2 48 96833 v 2 0 Section 26 TROUBLESHOOTING Banks Bridge The Banks Bridge Module transports information back and forth between your vehicle and Banks iQ Note that there are two green lights on this Module With the ignition off and the Banks Bridge viewed with the banks logo reading properly the right hand light will pulse on and off With the engine running and Banks iQ connected both lights will switch back and forth to tell you that Banks IQ is communicating with your vehicle Should Banks iQ become disconnected the left light will pulse on and off to tell you that communication has been interrupted Loss of communication between Banks iQ and vehicle A magnifying glass icon will appear in the upper right hand corner of Banks iQ display See Figure 51 Figure 51 Searching Icon SEARCHING 1 Make sure the vehicle ignition key is in the ON position 2 Make sure the Banks iQ is properly connected to vehicle as described in Section 3 3 Check the connection at the OBD II diagnostic port under the driver s side dash area
5. The active devices and settings will be highlighted in red at the bottom of the screen See Figure 18 A MATIAN O NID CL FAN Q Ni 6 DIN PS Li NLZ 49 YL INJIN QO LY ZEN JIN OQ Figure 18 Combo Power amp Safety Screen 200 400 600 BOW 1000 1200 1400 1400 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 E FKE 22 96833 v 2 0 Section 9 PERFORMANCE ENVIRONMENT Banks iQ performance testing allows the user to run a s mile mile ora 0 60 MPH test run Setting up for Performance Testing 1 Press the Performance button in the Environment Select menu The Performance Screen will appear See Figure 19 2 Banks iQ lets you change any of the gauges on view in the Performance display Changing the displayed gauges does not affect the measurements actually being recorded during the test If you would like to change these gauges simply press the gauge you want to change and you will be taken to the Gauge Placement menu See Section 19 3 Select the performance test you want to run 0 60 MPH Mile 1 4 Mile See Figure 20 4 Adjust the Power Level on the left if desired 5 Press the Start Test button Figure 20 Start Test NOTE To ensure accuracy the vehicle must be completely stopped when pressing the Start Test button After pressing the Start Test button the Banks iQ will immediately arm itself and wait tor vehicle motion to begin recording 6 Th
6. button is pressed When Banks iQ is disconnected from the vehicle or power supply the iQ will go into Sleep Mode if no activity is Figure 8 Figure 10 detected within an allotted time The time for the iQ to go into Sleep Mode can be changed by pressing on the ZD iQ Home Battery Management button in the Icon Adjustments menu Refer to Section 18 to change settings NOTE When the iQ senses that the The IQ may be turn off or put into sleep vehicle is in motion some features will mode manually at any time by pressing be inaccessible The feature icons will be and holding the Power button Then grayed out during that time select the Sleep Mode Off or Cancel button on the screen END SECTION 4 96833 v 20 15 Section 5 WORKING WITH POWER ENVIRONMENT SAFETY ENVIRONMENT AND COMBO POWER SAFETY SCREEN Press the Power button in the ENVIRONMENT SELECT screen to access the Tuner and or combo Tuner SpeedBrake Press the Safety button on the ENVIRONMENT SELECT screen to access the SpeedBrake and or combo Tuner SpeedBrake Power Environment Safety Environment and Combo Power Safety Screens all display the following five user selectable Gauges Status Indicator and Brake or Power level See Figure 11 Press the Wrench icon to see the Adjustments menu Select any five gauges that you want to show on your display To change a gauge
7. A code will be given along with a brief description of the problem a full description of the code will display below the code list when the code is highlighted You may call your vehicle dealer or reference your vehicle service manual for description and possible corrective action to fix the problem Once the problem has been repaired you can clear the code to turn the check engine light off NOTE Keep a written record of the DTC code s that display on your Banks iQ for future reference before clearing them Figure 22 Diagnostics Menu Check for OBD II DTC s If any vehicle DTC S are present troubleshoot repair the cause Once the cause is properly remedied touch Clear Codes and then Check for Codes again to verify the problem is fixed the OBD Il code should not re appear You may need to complete a driving cycle for the code to not re appear 1 In the Environment Select menu press on the Diagnostics button 2 In the Diagnostics menu press on the Vehicle Diagnostics button See Figure 22 3 With the ignition in the on run position or with the engine running press on the Check for Codes button See Figure 23 NOTE On certain vehicles the ignition key must be in the On Run position but the engine must NOT be running If the engine is running Banks iQ will display a pop up message instructing you to confirm that the ignition key is in the ON position NOTE The Banks iQ will check
8. DO NOT USE Banks iQ NEAR WATER OR IN AN ELECTRICAL STORM AS THIS COULD LEAD TO AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT USE Banks iQ NEAR A NATURAL GAS LEAK DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY IN A FIRE AS IT COULD EXPLODE T i The symbol of the crossed out trash bin indicates that this product electrical electronic equipment and mercury containing button cell battery should not be placed in municipal waste Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Products and corporate names appearing in this manual are for identification purposes only These names may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights owned by these corporations Their use by Gale Banks Engineering is for the express purpose of identification or explanation for the owner s benefit and is in no way meant to infringe DISCLAIMER Banks Engineering reserves the right to make improvements changes or updates to its software at any time without notice As such the illustrations images and descriptions used in this manual may not match exactly the referenced screens as they appear in the latest release of the application 96833 v 20 5 Section 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Always observe safety precautions Gale Banks Engineering urges you to always follow safety precautions These pages include important information intended to prevent personal injury to yourself and or others and property damage
9. END SECTION 20 EX B GAS TEMP _ z jA i Section 21 GAUGE COLOR Press the Wrench icon to move to the Adjustments menu screen Press Gauge Color which allows you to change the color of the gauges in your display 1 Scroll Right or Left to view the Spectrum of color choices Stop when you see the color you want for your gauge display See Figure 46 2 Use the Day On Off button to determine if you want the color you ve chosen displayed during the day time Screen Backlight hours you selected in Initial Set up For more information on Screen Backlight see Section 18 Figure 46 Gauge Color 3 Use the Night On Off to determine if you want the color you ve chosen displayed during the night time Screen Backlight hours you selected in Initial Set up For more information on Screen Backlight see Section 18 4 Press the Banks iQ icon to save and return to the Environment screen or the Return icon to return to the Adjustments menu END SECTION 21 NIGHT OFF DAY OFF 96833 v 2 0 43 Section 22 GAUGE DESCRIPTIONS Receive Update Notices Banks iQ is constantly evolving and new gauges in addition to the ones described below may be available We invite you to register at www bankspower com banksig to receive important emails regarding updates and upgrades for your Banks iQ device Following is a list of the gauges you can ch
10. Left and Right arrow buttons to move the cursor one frame at a time in the displayed graph area Moving between the frames will automatically update the displayed parameter values NOTE Use of this feature will be suspended while the vehicle is in motion Only when the Banks iQ senses that the vehicle s speed is zero can you review your saved tests Deleting Saved Performance Tests 12 To delete a previously saved Performance Test highlight the saved test you wish to delete and Press the Delete Button 13 A pop up window labeled Confirm Delete will ask you to confirm the deletion of the test 14 Press the button labeled Yes to confirm or No to decline 15 Press the Banks Home iQ icon to return to the Environment Select menu N 9 N 7 END SECTIO Section 10 DIAGNOSTICS ENVIRONMENT Receive Diagnostics Update Notices Banks IQ is constantly evolving and new diagnostics updates may be available We invite you to register at www bankspower com banksiq to receive important emails regarding updates and upgrades for your Banks iQ device Vehicle Diagnostics Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTC are error codes that are generated when there is a problem with your vehicle If your vehicle dashboard displays a check engine light DTC S will be available to assist in diagnosing the problem You can use the Banks iQ to run a vehicle system check and display these DTC S
11. 1 In the Diagnostics Menu select the device you wish to run a diagnostic check 2 The Self Diagnostics screen displays a log of diagnostic events related to the Power tuner or SpeedBrake See Figure 24 The Logged Events list takes a moment to update each time this screen is opened Once the list is updated the most current event will appear at the bottom of the list Each event has an associated timestamp and description which will be displayed below the list when that event is highlighted Each key cycle of the vehicle produces a minimum of two logged events NOTE Refer to your Power Tuner or SpeedBrake manual for a list of possible diagnostic codes and corrective action 3 Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the recorded events 4 Touch the Banks iQ icon to return to the Diagnostics menu END SECTION 10 Intake Air Temperature IAT Sensor Circuit CLEAR CODES Figure 24 Vehicle Diagnostics Screen ad ati 7 7 22 08 a n Key E EZM 09 29 2009 7 22 am Key Cycle 09 28 2009 7 47 pm Passed Diagnostics 09 28 2009 7 47 pm Key Cycle 09 29 2009 11 08 am Key Cycle i Section 11 PRODUCTIVITY ENVIRONMENT DESKTOP Start and work with any pre installed application on your Banks iQ Press an application to begin using it See Figure 25 Expand your Banks iQ system memory by installing a micro SD card in the card slot sold separately Open and read your Microsofte Office
12. 14 Software Introduction Section Da 16 Working with Power Environment Safety Environment and Combo Power Safety Screen Section 6 17 Power Environment Section Z 2 ia 19 Safety Environment Section 8 22 Combo Power 8 Safety Screen Section 9 23 Performance Environment Section AO sn 25 Diagnostics Environment Section 11 2 cwi wai 27 Productivity Environment Section 12 30 Entertainment Environment Section 13 Economy Environment Section 14 Compass Environment Section 15 GPS Data Environment Section 16 Navigation Environment Section 17 Adjustments Menu Section 18 Set Up Section 19 Gauge Placement Section 20 Gauge Style Section 21 Gauge Color Section 22 Gauge Descriptions Section 23 On Screen Alerts Section 24 Max Values Section 25 Version Info Section 26 Troubleshooting 96833v 20 3 Disclaimer of Liability Warranty Do not use this product until you have carefully read the following agreement This sets forth the terms and conditions for the use of this product The installation of this product indicates that the BUYER has read and understands this agreement and accepts its terms and conditions DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY Gale B
13. Gauges IQ Home Environment Selection MBR SZ POWER Wrench Adjustments Menu Control 16 96833 v 2 0 Selectable BRAKE MANUAL 1 mph MODE aa Power Brake Control Status Gauge Indicator D IN his 1250 BOOST AE 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 e Down Decrease A Brake Mode Target Speed MANUAL Mode Increment Switch Shown Wrench icon that will direct you to the Adjustments menu For more description of the Adjustments menu please see Section 17 For more information regarding the Banks Power Tuner please refer to Section 6 The Safety and combo Power amp Safety screens have additional buttons that Section 6 POWER ENVIRONMENT Your Banks Power Tuner features selectable power levels are 1 thru 6 Level 1 is the vehicle s stock power Level 2 is the EconoMind setting specifically designed to improve fuel economy Level 3 thru 6 produce incremental power increases along with EconoMind features The Speed Loader level offers the maximum power available and will appear as SL when enabled The selection of a power level can be done on the fly while driving To increase power level press the Up arrow TO decrease the power level press the Down arrow on the right side of the screen See Figure 12 Power Figure 12 Power Screen allow you to choose your Braking Mode For more information please refer to Section 7 amp 8 The comb
14. When out of the vehicle Banks iQ can be charged with the supplied AC outlet wall charger Banks iQ can also be charged by plugging the supplied USB cable into a compatible computer connector Upon being fully charged Banks iQ will display a green light Figure 1 Banks iQ Press and hold the Power button to turn Banks iQ on Within a few minutes the Banks iQ will adjust for time date and time zone using a GPS information It even adjusts automatically for daylight savings time NOTE When Banks iQ is powered off date and time information is lost until the device has been restarted and locates a GPS signal Use the on screen buttons to access and use all enabled Banks iQ s functions Ea 3 Power Button Charging Indicator LED Figure 2 Left Side Edge Micro SD Card Fort Head Phone 1 Banks Bridge Fower Connection Jack amp USB Com Fort 96833 v 20 9 For Banks Power Tuner and or SpeedBrake Users The Banks iQ is a versatile touch screen interface between your Banks Power Tuner and or SpeedBrake and your vehicle With the touch of the screen you can change power levels or brake settings on the fly These are just two of the numerous parameters Banks iQ lets you adjust while connected to a Banks Power Tuner and or SpeedBrake It displays data from any five engine gauges you select NOTE Banks iQ will only display Banks Power Tuner SpeedBrake or other Banks software functions if you have
15. pressing the left or right arrows NOTE If the display turns off turn it back on by pressing once anywhere on the screen 3 Adjust the iQ Sleep time by pressing the Left or Right arrows IQ sleep will begin to count down after the display has entered into Display Sleep mode NOTE iQ Sleep will occur after Display Sleep has been activated To manually enter or exit Sleep mode press the MENU button on top of the device 4 Press the Banks iQ icon on the lower left hand corner to return to the Environment screen Press the Return Figure 42 0 iQ SLEEP DISPLAY 10 Min icon to go back to the Adjustments menu Master Volume 1 To change the Volume Level for the iQ press the Volume button in the Adjustments menu 2 To adjust the volume level press the plus or minus button to increase or decrease the volume level See Figure 42 3 Press the Banks iQ icon on the lower left hand corner to return to the Environment screen Press the Return icon to go back to the Adjustments menu 96833 v 2 0 39 To update Tuner SpeedBrake 1 Go to www bankspower com Banks iQ and check for the Banks Power Tuner or SpeedBrake updates To receive update notices we invite you to register at www bankspower com banksiq to receive important e mails regarding updates and upgrades for your Banks iQ device 2 Download them onto your
16. purchased them Remember you can Section 3 upgrade your Banks iQ as new software is developed and learn more about other Banks iQ applications anytime at www bankspower com banksiq To purchase Call us toll free at 1 800 635 4565 Receive Update Notices Banks iQ is constantly evolving We invite you to register at www bankspower com banksiq to receive important emails regarding updates and upgrades for your Banks iQ device For more detail instruction to update your Banks iQ please go to banks website at www bankspower com iqupdate END SECTION 2 MOUNTING AND CONNECTING THE BANKS iQ 1 Locate the Window Mount Assembly in your kit 2 Assemble the Banks iQ docking station to the Universal mount by inserting and sliding the Universal mount tab into the docking station groove Hand tighten the nut behind the docking station to hold the docking station in place 3 Attach the window mount to your Banks iQ See Figure 3 Align and place the two 2 lower tabs on the window mount to the corresponding slots on the bottom of the iQ first then snap the top of the iQ into place NOTE Due to the snug fit use caution when installing the Banks iQ into the window mount 10 96833 v 2 0 4 Find a suitable place on the windshield for ease of access and viewing of Banks iQ Use location shown in Figure 4 as a reference for mounting Banks iQ in your vehicle Loosen the knob and move the swivel suction plate
17. simply press on it and you will be taken to the Gauge Placement screen featuring the gauge you selected Refer to Section 19 for instruction on how to change each gauge The gauges can also be changed to display in English or metric units Refer to Section 18 for instruction on how to change units The Status Indicator in the upper right hand corner of the screen displays the communication status between the Banks iQ and Banks Power Tuner and or SpeedBrake In the event that an on screen alert or Banks Power Tuner SpeedBrake malfunction is triggered a status alert will appear in the upper right hand corner of the screen See Figure 48 Press on the status alert for more information about the alert condition Below the Status indicator are the Up and Down arrows Press on the arrows to increase or decrease Power level Brake strength or target speed with the corresponding change displayed in between the arrows Refer to Section 6 7 amp 8 for instruction on use For Braking or Braking amp Power environment the active device or mode will be highlighted in red in the lower part of the screen Refer to Section 7 amp 8 for instruction on use On the lower left hand corner of the screen is the Banks iQ Home icon which will direct you back to the Environment Select menu and the Figure 11 Combo Tuner and Brake Screen Shown Foot Brake Activation Day Night Switch Selectable 40
18. A searching icon will indicate a communication error between the Banks iQ Bridge Tuner Brake and or the vehicle Go over all wiring and make sure they are proper connected VEHICLE SPEED The vehicle speed icon will indicate the vehicle speed is above the user alert set point Lower your speed below the set speed to clear the alert TUNER FAULT A error with the tuner will set off an alert Follow the trouble shooting in Section 26 to correct the problem TRANS TEMP The transmission temperature is over the user alert set point Safely stop the vehicle and check the transmission OIL TEMP The vehicle engine oil temperature is over the user set alert point Safely stop the vehicle and check the engine oil Figure 48 Alert indicator icons RPM The vehicle RPM is over the user set alert point Reduce speed to lower RPM If alert continues safely stop the vehicle and check your engine BOOST The vehicle boost is over the user set alert point Safely stop the vehicle and check the turbo connections ENG TEMP The Enigne temperature is over the user set alert point Safely stop the vehicle and check the engine EGT The Exhaust Gas Temperature is over the user alert set point Reduce speed to reduce the EGT s Go to the begin of this section to adjust the user alert set point for any alert END SECTION 23 Q CD a Y SEARCHING ye PEED BOOST 46 96833 v 2 0 TUNER FAULT
19. MPH See Figure 17 AUTO mode uses various functions of Banks SpeedBrake to keep the vehicle at the driver s pre set target speed When AUTO mode is active and the vehicle is above the targeted speed Banks SpeedBrake will cause braking activity to take place and slow the vehicle to the targeted speed and then adjust to maintain it Banks SpeedBrake activity will include varying the position of the turbocharger vanes selecting the appropriate transmission gear and 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 20 96833 v 2 0 AUTO 5 mph LK selectively locking the torque converter clutch Banks SpeedBrake will become inactive as soon as the vehicle drops below the targeted speed NOTE If the target speed cannot be met after Banks SpeedBrake has taken all possible actions to do so a yellow Foot Brake icon to the driver will display on the Status Indicator in the upper right hand corner of the screen to warn the driver that he she should use the foot brake to slow the vehicle This feature may be disabled by going to the On Screen Alerts screen in the Adjustments menu AUTO Mode Foot Brake Activation If Foot Brake Activation is disabled the SpeedBrake will adjust to prevent vehicle speeds over the target speed regardless of foot brake use If Foot Brake Activation is enabled applying the foot brake overrides the AUTO mode and activates the MANUAL mode This may be particularly useful when a stop is neede
20. Power button on top of Banks iQ Start up will take a few seconds while the Banks iQ scans to see if Banks Power Tuner and or SpeedBrake are enabled After initial start up Banks IQ will display the Environment Select Menu See Figure 8 8 9 To navigate through the menu press the left or the right arrows The Banks IQ will display the options available for your vehicle If a Banks Power Tuner and a SpeedBrake are installed both can be controlled in one Environment Screen If only a Banks Power Tuner or a SpeedBrake is installed select the environment to control that specific 14 96833 v 2 0 device After a selection has been made the Banks iQ will start in the selected Environment Screen To access other applications press the Banks iQ Home icon at any time in the lower left hand side to return to the Environment Select Menu See Figure 10 Sleep Mode When Banks iQ is connected to your vehicle it will go into Sleep Mode whenever the vehicle is turned off NOTE For some vehicle models Banks Power Tuners will stay on for approximately one minute after the vehicle is shut off The iQ will turn off after the Power Tuner turns off For some vehicle models If in the Navigation Environment the iQ may require to be put into sleep mode manually There is no need to exit the Banks iQ application or to turn the iQ off Banks IQ will automatically Wake Up when the vehicle ignition is turned on or the Power
21. T ada MG MG MPH 54 7 A mec 22 8 Average Speed 32 MPH Trip Distance 380 mi Trip Time 11h 55min Cost Trip 54 16 Engine On Time 12h 23min Fuel Used 13 1 gallons RESET MANUAL AUTO 32 96833 v 2 0 Gauges There are five 5 gauges displayed in the Economy Environment See Figure 31 The three 3 to the left of the screen can be changed to display the data from a list of available parameters The two 2 on the right Instant MPG and Average MPG can be changed only to increase or decrease the scale display Refer to Gauge Placement in selection 15 to change the Gauges displayed Trip The Trip feature will keep track of your vehicles Average Speed Trip Distance Trip Time Engine On Time Cost per Trip Fuel Used MPH Instant MPG 8 Average MPG You can switch between two 2 Trip recordings Trip A and Trip B by pressing the letter on the lower right corner of the Economy Environment screen See Figure 31 You can view all this information by pressing on the wrench icon in the lower left corner of your screen In the Options menu press on the Trip information you wish to view Once you have viewed the information press the return icon to return to the Options menu or press the iQ icon to return to the Economy Environment Reset Trip Information The Trip information data can be reset by pressing and holding the letter of the trip you wish to clear for 5 seconds on the lower righ
22. braking force by slightly delaying transmission downshifts This setting is recommended for moderately loaded vehicles LOW strength setting achieves a lower level of braking force and is recommended for lightly loaded or unloaded vehicles The LOW setting may also be used for daily driving CAUTION Using the HIGH setting with a lightly loaded vehicle will result in VERY aggressive braking Become familiar with the characteristics of the Strength Settings before encountering slippery road conditions including rain snow and icy MANUAL Mode Foot Brake Activation If Foot Brake Activation is disabled the SpeedBrake will activate after releasing the acceleration pedal and vehicle speed is above 15 mph regardless of whether or not the foot brake is used If the Foot Brake Activation is enabled the SpeedBrake will only activate when the foot brake is applied To Enable or Disable Foot Brake Activation press on the Foot Brake Activation Icon on the top of the Figure 17 AUTO Mode screen See Figure 16 The Foot Brake Activation is enabled when the icon is highlighted and disabled when crossed out Figure 16 Foot Brake Activation Icon AUTO Mode While in the AUTO mode press the Up arrow to increase the target speed or press the Down arrow to decrease the target speed in increments of 1 MPH Or 5 MPH Press on the Target Speed Increment Switch button to select the increment value 1 MPH or 5
23. field in lower right screen Select JPEG 9 Select an image and it will appear in a preview window 10 Repeat steps 3 through 9 to preview other desktop background options 11 When you have found the background you want to use select OK or X to exit the window and enact your change Loading and using your own Desktop Background Customize your Banks iQ Desktop with a BMP Bitmap Bitmap 4 color GIF Graphics Exchange Format or JPG JPEG 28 96833 v 2 0 image file stored on your micro SD card sold separately Just follow these steps 1 Connect your micro SD card to Banks iQ See Figure 2 for location of ports 2 Click on My Device 3 Click on SDMMC and locate the graphic file you want to use 4 Touch and hold the file until menu appears Select Copy 5 Locate the Return arrow at the top center of your screen and click it to return to My Device 6 Click Resident flash 7 Touch and hold anywhere on the screen until the Options menu appears Select Paste 8 Your graphic is now loaded into Banks IQ internal storage Follow steps 1 through 5 under Changing Desktop Background to retrieve your image file Continue with steps 8 through 11 to use it as your background display WORDPAD e Use the stylus and virtual keyboard to type and save notes e Open up Word documents make and save changes CALCULATOR Use the number pad to enter and p
24. for vehicle diagnostic codes and display either the code with a brief description or the message No codes found For a full description of the code highlight the code and the description will appear below the code list box 96833 v 2 0 25 4 To return to the Diagnostics Environment screen press the Banks iQ icon Press the Banks iQ Home icon again to return to the Environment Select menu Clearing OBD II DTC s 5 After checking for and reviewing any diagnostic code touch Clear Codes to erase them from the vehicle s ECU If multiple codes are present they will all be cleared 6 If diagnostic codes reoccur on your vehicle you should investigate the underlying problem to correct it by calling your vehicle dealer or referring to your vehicle owners manual Power Tuner and SpeedBrake Diagnostics The status indicator in the upper right hand corner will signal an error if a problem has occurred with the Banks Power Tuner or SpeedBrake A Self Diagnostics can be done of the individual device to find the underlying problem TO run a diagnostics check press the Banks iQ icon to go to the Environment Select menu Press on the Diagnostics button Figure 23 Vehicle Diagnostics Screen P0113 High Voltage CHECK FOR CODES 26 96833 v 2 0 SHORT CUT Press the display alert icon while the Banks diagnostics icon Is displayed to be taken directly to the Diagnostics Menu
25. in accordance with traffic rules and regulations Failure to do so may result in traffic accident and injury to yourself and or others Never take your eyes off the road to adjust Banks iQ settings or change screens while driving vehicle Doing so can result in a traffic accident Always stop your vehicle in a safe place before operating the unit Only look briefly at Banks iQ screen images while operating your vehicle Doing otherwise can take your mind off the road and create the risk of a traffic accident and injury to yourself and or others Do not set volume level too high Blocking out the sound of other vehicles and traffic can create the risk of a traffic accident Never use headphones while operating a motor vehicle This can create the risk of a traffic accident and may be considered illegal Never install Banks iQ in a location where it will interfere with operation of the motor vehicle block the driver s view or where it may endanger passengers Installing the unit near the shift lever brake pedals or other vehicle controls or block front side or rear vision can create the risk of a traffic accident and Cause injury to yourself and or others Never install Banks iQ where it can interfere with airbag operation Do not install in a location where deployment of the airbag cause Banks iQ or its parts to become projectiles Also be sure to check installation precautions for your exact vehicle mode
26. on Desktop tab to open the Windows desktop For instruction on how to access the Desktop refer to Section 11 Then plug the Banks iQ into your PC using the supplied USB cable CAUTION The iQ must be in the the Windows desktop before connecting the iQ to a PC The iQ will either ignore the connection or register an error if the iQ is not in the Desktop mode 4 Start the Banks iQ Update Utility and follow the on screen directions on your PC to update your Bank iQ with the latest software updates For more detail instruction to update your Banks iQ please go to www bankspower com iqupdate Figure 43 DuramaxLBZspeedbrake55 han DuramaxLMMPowerpack DuramaxLMMSixGun 3886 CHECK FOR UPDATES DuramaxLMMspeedbrakea Ford64LSixGun63906 05 2 Bay Visas lt SDMMC BootloadFilesDuramaxLMMPowerpack 3884 05 2 pdD Fl Y Section 19 GAUGE PLACEMENT NOTE To quickly change any gauge in your Banks iQ display press on the gauge you want to change and you will be taken to the Gauge Placement screen See Figure 44 Press the Wrench icon to move to the Adjustments menu Press Gauge Placement which allows you to change the gauges on view in the display 1 Press the gauge you want to move or change on the right hand side A list of gauges to choose from appears on the left See Figure 44 2 Scroll Up or Down through the optional parameters available on the
27. the vehicle pointer After setting the compass press the iQ icon to return to the Environment Select menu screen Speed the GPS is traveling Latitude Longitude and the GPS Elevation See Figure 34 After reviewing the data press the iQ icon to return to the Navigation Environment selection menu x FOFI NI END SECTION 15 i NL Y Z lu we Y l u Banks GPS Navigation is a voice guidance program that uses statistical and probability analysis to help you select and set destinations quickly and easily As you travel the program displays your location on the map Volce guidance tells you when and where to turn See Figure 35 The main screen displays turn directions compass heading distance to next maneuver and street names If you leave your route the program calculates a new route to your destination automatically Please refer to the Banks Navigation manual for step by step instruction of the navigation program 96833 v 2 0 35 Section 17 ADJUSTMENTS MENU Press the Wrench icon next to the Banks IQ Home icon in the lower left corner of the Environment screen to move to the Adjustments menu Press the Left or the Right arrow to navigate through the Adjustments menu Further discussion of each adjustment option will be covered in the following sections See Figure 36 END SECTION 17 Figure 36 Adjustments Menu for Power Tuner shown Section 18 SET UP To ch
28. Check for any damage to the ODB II connector hood such as if it has become dislodged from the connector housing 4 Check the RJ12 connection at the Banks Bridge 5 Check the USB connection at the Banks iQ 6 Check all Banks Power Tuner and or SpeedBrake wiring power and fuse connections refer to the Banks Power Tuner and or SpeedBrake user s manual s for troubleshooting details Loss of Tuner added power 7 Check to make sure the Banks IQ s Status Window displays the OK message indicating the tuner is powered up and communicating properly 8 Check the Banks iQ Power Level Indicator for the proper setting Power Level 1 is stock vehicle power 9 Check the Banks iQ Status Indicator for the OK icon Any Banks Power Tuner fault will be indicated by the Check Engine icon shown in Figure 52 Simply press on the Banks Engine icon to go to the Power Diagnostics menu Or press on the Wrench icon to go to the Adjustments menu Press on the Diagnostics button then press Power Diagnostics Figure 52 Banks Engine TUNER Icon FAULT 10 Refer to the Banks Power Tuner user s manual for further troubleshooting details END SECTION 26 96833 v 2 0 49 Notes BO 96833 v 2 0 Notes 96833 v 20 51 Gale Banks Engineering 546 Duggan Avenue e Azusa CA 91702 626 969 9600 e Fax 626 334 1743 Product Information amp Sales 888 635 4565 bankspower com
29. Inc WARNING Below 32 F 0 C or above 140 F 60 C the Banks iQ may be susceptible to damage as a result of extended direct exposure to sunlight heat or extreme cold It is highly recommended that the Banks iQ be removed from its mounting location if the vehicle will be subjected to these conditions for an extended period of time Gale Banks Engineering is not responsible for damage to Banks iQ resulting from exposure conditions Banks iQ is an electrical device Gale Banks Engineering is not responsible for damage to any component of the device including the LCD touch screen caused by sharp objects dropping exposure to moisture or other mishandling of the device Under no circumstance shall the SELLER be liable for any labor charged or travel time incurred in diagnosis for defects removal or reinstallation of this product or any other contingent expense Under no circumstances will the SELLER be liable for any damage or expenses incurred by reason of the use or sale of any such equipment In the event that the buyer does not agree with this agreement The buyer may promptly return this product in a new and unused condition with a dated proof of purchase to the place of purchase within thirty 30 days from date of purchase for a full refund The installation of this product indicates that the buyer has read and understands this agreement and accepts its terms and conditions SAFETY INFORMATION
30. Micro SD card sold separately and insert it into the port on your Banks iQ 3 Press the Update Tuner or the Update SpeedBrake button on the Adjustments menu 4 Press the Check For Updates button and available Tuner SpeedBrake updates will appear in the window See Figure 43 Highlight the appropriate file name from the available list 5 Press Update Tuner or Update SpeedBrake to download updates into Banks iQ NOTE A warning message will appear if the chosen file is the same or older then the file currently in use For more detail instruction to update Banks Tuner SpeedBrake please go to www bankspower com downloads To update Banks iQ Software 1 For Windows XP users make sure that Microsoft ActiveSync is installed on your computer and that you have an active internet connection 40 96833 v 2 0 For Windows 7 and Vista users make sure that Microsoft Mobile Device is installed on your computer NOTE If you do not have Microsoft Activesync or Mobile Device visit www microsoft com windowsmobile or visit Banks website for direct links and detail update instruction at www bankspower com iqupdate 2 Install the Banks iQ Update Utility on your computer by visiting Www BanksPower com Downloads 3 Turn the Banks iQ on and allow it to complete its booting process about a minute In the Environment Select menu press on the Productivity Environment Then press
31. TOOLS Banks iQ is an all in one multi media entertainment center that you Il enjoy using when you are on the go even if you ve left your vehicle behind in a parking lot From the ENVIRONMENT SELECT menu press on the Entertainment button Scroll to and or press any button on the Productivity Screen to start and use the applications listed below PHOTO ALBUM e Supports JPEG BMP PND format e implement operations such as slide show view rotate delete e Clockwise rotate and counter clockwise rotate photos e Delete photos deleted photos can t revert MUSIC PLAYER Playback and listen to stored music files through the Banks iQ speaker or through headphones connected to the headphone jack You can also listen to music through your car or personal home stereo by connecting a stereo audio cable sold separately to the headphone jack MOVIE PLAYER e Supports MPEG 1 MP4 AVI WMV ASF 3GP and DivX format files e Basic playback controls such as play pause stop next and previous e Switch two functions between full screen and standard screen freely e Play list Support 30 96833 v 2 0 Playback and enjoy video files stored in a variety of formats Playback and listen to stored movie files through the Banks Q speaker or through headphones connected to the headphone jack You can also listen to the video soundtrack by itself through your car or personal home stereo by connecting a stereo audio ca
32. ange the Banks Q s settings and alerts press the Wrench icon to open the Adjustments Menu See Figure 36 These settings include Screen Backlight Touch Screen Calibration GPS Speed Calibration Units units of measurement Battery Management battery life indicator and sleep settings Version Info details about the Banks iQ Tuner and SpeedBrake system and Tuner SpeedBrake Update upgrade update device firmware Screen Backlight The Banks iQ can automatically dim the system monitor LCD brightness for nighttime operation You can set the Screen Backlight value that will be used 36 96833 v 2 0 along with the daytime operating hours When operating outside these hours the screen will dim to the value you specify NOTE Values are saved as they are changed You can manually override your Screen Backlight at any time by pressing on the Day Night Switch icon on the upper left corner of your Banks Q screen in the Power Safety Environments or Combo screen See Figure 37 1 Press the Wrench icon in the Power Safety Environments or Combo screen 2 Press the Screen Backlight button in the Adjustments menu See Figure 36 Figure 37 Day Night Switch Icon 3 See Figure 38 In the LCD Properties screen press Enable to activate or press Disable to deactivate the Auto Dimming feature The active selection will be highlighted red A Touch the Lef
33. anks Engineering Inc and its distributors employees and dealers hereafter SELLER shall in no way be responsible for the product s proper use and service The BUYER hereby walves all liability claims The BUYER acknowledges that he she is not relying on the SELLER S skill or judgment to select or furnish goods Suitable for any particular purpose and that there are no liabilities which extended beyond the description on the face hereof and the BUYER hereby waives all remedies or liabilities expressed or implied arising by law or otherwise including without any obligations of the SELLER with respect to fitness merchantability and consequential damages whether or not occasioned by the SELLER s negligence The BUYER is responsible to fully understand the capability and limitations of his her vehicle according to manufacturer specifications and agrees to hold the SELLER harmless from any damage resulting from the failure to adhere to such specifications The SELLER disclaims any warranty and expressly disclaims any liability for personal injury or damages The BUYER acknowledges and agrees that the disclaimer of any liability for 4 96833 v 2 0 personal injury is a material term for this agreement and the BUYER agrees to indemnify the SELLER and to hold the SELLER harmless from any claim related to the item of the equipment purchased Under no circumstances will the SELLER be liable for any damages or expens
34. ble sold separately to the headphone jack EBOOK READER e Use the scroll tool to view and read stored ebooks e View text books or documents saved in TXT format e Supports ANSI Unicode and UTF 8 coding formats GAMES e Choose from three pre installed games Freecell Connect or Solitaire e Launch compatible WindowsCE game formats from desktop To exit an Entertainment application use the method provided by that application Press on the Banks IQ Home icon to return to Banks Q functions See Figure 28 NOTE Entertainment Environment functions will be grayed out and inaccessible while the vehicle is in motion END SECTION 12 Section 13 ECONOMY ENVIRONMENT The Economy Environment will provide you with the most up to date status on your vehicles fuel economy From the ENVIRONMENT SELECT menu press on the Economy button When first initiating the Economy Environment a message will be displayed to set your Fuel Cost In order to accurately calculate certain parameters you must enter the current cost of fuel 8 tank size Press Yes to set the fuel cost and the tank capacity of your vehicle or press No to continue NOTE Some gauges will be unavailable if fuel cost is not set Setting Fuel Cost amp Tank Capacity If you press Yes the iQ will take you to the Options menu Press on the Fuel Cost tab to set the fuel cost In the F
35. braking features in a towing or extreme driving situation Under light load conditions on local streets the MANUAL mode in the MEDIUM MED setting is an appropriate starting point to provide a reasonable demonstration that the brake is functioning NOTE Whenever the brake is active and the footbrake is applied the vehicle will not upshift until the throttle is pressed This is also true even if cruise control is resumed WHEEL SLIP DETECTION The Banks Speedbrake continuously monitors wheel speeds to detect possible slippage caused by braking If this occurs the brake will shut off until traction is regained and then remain off for 30 seconds This will be communicated as a fault via the Banks IQ Status Indicator END SECTION 7 96833 v 2 0 21 Section 8 COMBO POWER amp SAFETY SCREEN Press the Power button on the On the lower left hand corner of the bottom part of the screen to change screen is the Banks iQ Home icon power levels with your Banks Power which will direct you back to the Tuner Press the Brake button to Environment Select menu and the change brake modes select brake Wrench icon that will direct you to intensity and target speed with the Adjustments menu For more your SpeedBrake This option is only description of the Adjustments menu available if both a Banks Power Tuner please see Section 17 and SpeedBrake are purchased and installed in your vehicle
36. d while in SpeedBrake mode CAUTION Your Banks SpeedBrake is NOT a substitute for the hydraulic brakes on your truck The device will not correct or compensate for improperly maintained hydraulic brakes Also please be aware that your Banks SpeedBrake is not designed to be used as a parking brake or to bring your vehicle to a complete stop Your Banks SpeedBrake is a supplementary braking system designed to help you slow down or to assist you in maintaining a more constant speed when descending a grade Remember that this SpeedBrake is first and foremost a preemptive device and is most efficient when used to help prevent rather than correct a vehicle over speed situation The use of a Banks SpeedBrake does not increase the load capacity of your vehicle Gross combined Weight Rating specifications should always be adhered to The Banks SpeedBrake will allow you to slow your vehicle more effectively within your vehicle s weight specifications In the lower left hand corner of the screen is the Banks iQ Home icon which will direct you back to the Environment Select menu and the Wrench icon that will direct you to the Adjustments menu For more description of the Adjustments menu please see Section 17 OPERATION DRIVING Now that you are familiar with the features that are available with Banks SpeedBrake it is recommended that you experiment with the various settings prior to using the
37. documents Work with the on screen keyboard and calculator watch videos view pictures listen to your favorite music and much more NOTE The Windows CE operating system comes standard in your Banks iQ and enables you to perform the Figure 25 productivity functions listed here In addition it enables Banks iQ to talk to and share information with other Banks products PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS Banks IQ is like having a micro computer with you whenever you drive With its rechargeable on board battery you can take Banks iQ everywhere you go inside or outside your vehicle From the ENVIRONMENT SELECT menu press on the Productivity button Scroll to and or press any button on the Productivity Screen to start and use the applications listed below 96833 v 2 0 27 Desktop Access and work with applications using the Windows CE desktop screen Changing Desktop Background Banks iQ comes with four pre programmed desktop background themes To access and change the background displayed on your Desktop follow these steps 1 Touch screen with stylus supplied and hold until menu appears 2 Select Properties then select Display Properties 3 Click Browse Click the Up One Folder icon See Figure 26 Figure 26 Up One Folder Icon 5 Click Resident flash 6 Click Banks iQ common 7 Click Wallpaper 8 Press the arrow in the Type
38. e Christmas Tree Yellow Light will flash 7 Test begins when Green Light flashes on and accelerator pedal is pushed NOTE You can begin the test any time after the Start Test button is pressed by pushing on accelerator pedal or making the wheels roll Recommended Performance Test Procedure A Foot firmly on brake vehicle at rest select drive gear B Select the desired Performance Test C Press Start Test Wait for green light D Test begins once vehicle motion is detected PRE STAGE STAGE 96833v 20 23 Figure 21 Performance Test Results FRAME 48 OF 78 8 When the performance test is finished Banks iQ immediately displays a results screen showing elapsed time speed distance measurements along with default gauge readings for the run See Figure 21 Each completed Performance Test is saved for future analysis Exit the result screen and return to the Performance Environment by pressing the X in the upper right hand corner Viewing Saved Performance Tests 9 To view a previously completed Performance Test touch the button labeled Recall Saved 10 Use the Up and Down arrow buttons to highlight the Performance Test you want to review NOTE All tests are date and time stamped to conveniently help search for the desired Test run 11 Touch the button labeled Review Test to view in detail the results of the saved Performance Test 24 96833 v 2 0 Use the
39. erform mathematical calculations EXCEL VIEWER View stored documents created in Excel PDF VIEWER View documents stored as PDF files IMAGE VIEWER e View and sort images stored on the device or micro SD card sold separately e View images individually or as a slide show e Rotate cut crop adjust the hue the Banks iQ icon to go back to the change the brightness and resize Productivity menu your photos To exit all other Productivit icati y applications Save your changes use the method provided by that POWERPOINT VIEWER application Press on the Banks iQ Home icon to return to Banks IQ View stored PowerPoint documents and presentations Exit the Desktop by functions See Figure 28 pressing the X in the upper right corner WORD VIEWER View stored documents created in Banks iQ Icon Microsoft word SYSTEM INFO Figure 28 NOTE Productivity Environment To view your System Information functions will be grayed out and press the System Info button in the inaccessible while the vehicle is in Productivity menu See Figure 27 motion Use this info to check the current Banks END SECTION 11 iQ version System version and how A a much memory storage is in the IQ Press Figure 27 Banks iQ Version 2 0 Bridge Firmware Version 1 0 System Microsoft Windows CE Program Memory 50 63 MB 96833 v 2 0 29 Section 12 ENTERTAINMENT ENVIRONMENT ENTERTAINMENT
40. es by reason of the use or sale of any such equipment The BUYER is responsible to obey all applicable federal state and local laws Statutes and ordinances when operating his her vehicle and the BUYER agrees to hold SELLER harmless from any violation thereof The SELLER assumes no liability regarding the improper installation or misapplication of its products It is the BUYER s responsibility to check for proper installation and if in doubt contact the manufacturer The BUYER is solely responsible for all warranty issues from the automotive manufacturer The use of this device signifies automatic approval of these conditions LIMITATION OF WARRANTY Gale Banks Engineering Inc hereafter SELLER gives Limited Warranty as to description quality merchantability fitness for any particular purpose productiveness or any other matter of SELLER s product sold herewith The SELLER shall be in no way responsible for the product s open use and service and the BUYER hereby waives all rights except those expressly written herein This Warranty shall not be extended or varied except by written instrument signed by SELLER and BUYER The Warranty is Limited to one 1 years from the date of sale All products that are in question of Warranty must be returned shipping prepaid to the SELLER and must be accompanied by a dated proof of purchase receipt All Warranty claims are subject to approval by Gale Banks Engineering
41. he thermocouple installation is complete then return to Section 6 to enable Speed Loader power level NOTE The Banks iQ is required to be connected and the ignition key on to configure Speed Loader power level To Enable or Disable Speed Loader 1 Press the wrench icon to move to the Adjustments menu 2 In the Adjustments menu press on the Speed Loader button A Warning display screen will appear Read the warning and press Decline to cancel and return to the Adjustments menu or press I Accept to continue to enable the Speed Loader level WARNING Speed Loader is more aggressive than power level 6 By enabling this level you accept all risks and agree to the warnings and limitations of liability stated in the Six Gun owners manual The tuner will record access to the Speed Loader level 3 In the next screen press the Speed Loader is Enabled button to enable the Speed Loader or the Speed Loader is Disabled to disable See Figure 13 4 On the lower left hand corner of the screen is the Banks iQ icon which will direct you back to the Power Environment Screen 5 To increase to the Speed Loader level press the Up arrow See Figure 14 Power level is displayed in between the arrows The Speed Loader level is activated END SECTION 6 Figure 13 Speed Loader Enable Disable Screen SPEED LOADER IS ENABLED 18 96833 v 2 0
42. icle speed will be displayed When the on screen progress bar disappears from view Speed Calibration is complete See Figure 39 96833 v 2 0 37 Figure 39 1 MAINTAIN A STEADY SPEED 2 PRESS CALIBRATE BUTTON CURRENT CALIBRATION 16 6 5 The calibrated speed can be adjusted manual Press the plus or minus symbol to increase or decrease the speed calibration 6 Use the On and Off buttons to display the corrected speed in the gauge environments on your Banks iQ 7 Press the Banks iQ icon on the lower left hand corner to return to the Environment screen Press the Return icon to go back to the Adjustments menu English Metric 1 To change the unit of the displayed Figure 40 38 96833 v 2 0 DISPLAY CORRECTED VALUES wore gauges press the English Metric button in the Adjustments menu 2 Press the desired unit to be displayed on the gauges Choose between English units or Metric units 3 Press the Banks iQ icon on the lower left hand corner to return to the Environment screen Press the Return icon to go back to the Adjustments menu See Figure 40 Battery Management 1 To change the sleep setting for the Banks IQ press the Battery Mgmt button in the Adjustments menu See Figure 41 METRIC 75 K LE Figure 41 BATTERY LIFE REMAINING a 2 Adjust the Display Sleep time by
43. l and year Make sure to install the Banks iQ mount so it does not come off or fall down Clean off any dirt and wax from the installation location and install securely Using or re using two sided tape will cause inadequate adhesion causing the mount to come off and can cause an accident Periodically check the adhesion and installation condition of the cradle PRECAUTIONS FOR USE IN VEHICLE Use only the items that come with this unit and the Banks products it was designed to interface with Use of non specified items can damage the vehicle interior or result in a poor fit creating the risk of accident malfunction or fire Install Banks iQ where it is out of the reach of small children Failure to do so can cause an injury to the child or others due to mishandling of Banks iQ Do not install Banks iQ in a location where it will be splashed by water or subjected to large amounts 96833v 2 0 7 of humidity dust or oil smoke This can increase the risk of smoke combustion electric shock and accident PRECAUTIONS DURING USE Liquid Crystal Display LCD e The LCD scratches easily so be sure to use only your finger or the stylus to perform touch operations e Do not use commercially available LCD protection film This can result in poor touch panel operation e To protect the LCD avoid exposure to direct sunlight while not in use Using a car sunshade or other means to block the sun is recommended e E
44. left hand side of the screen 3 Highlight the desired parameter on the left side of the screen 4 Repeat Step 1 through 3 to change all desired gauges 5 To save changes press on the Banks iQ icon to return to the Environment screen or the Return icon to return to the Adjustments menu Reset to Default 6 To reset to default gauges navigate through the Adjustments menu 7 In the Gauge Placement screen press on the Reset to Default button to return all gauges to the default setting 8 Press the Banks iQ icon to return to the Environment screen or the Return icon to return to the Adjustments menu END SECTION 19 96833 v 20 41 Figure 44 Gauge Placement iy yA SELECT GAUGE CIUXJ MAr iwi MIPH i THROTTLE BOOST BARO i Section 20 GAUGE STYLE Press the Wrench icon to move to the Adjustments menu screen Press Gauge Style which allows you to change the style of the gauges in your display 1 Scroll Right or Left to view all available gauge style choices Stop when you see the style you want for Figure 45 Analog Gauge Style ENC TEMP lt F 130 42 96833 v 2 0 your gauge display See Figure 45 2 Press the Banks iQ icon to save your gauge style and return to the Environment where you can see it in action 3 Press the Return icon to return to the Adjustments menu
45. o Power amp Safety screen allows you to switch quickly between Power and Safety environments For more information please refer to Section 8 D END SECTION level is displayed in between the arrows On the lower left hand corner of the screen are the Banks iQ Home icon which will direct you back to the Environment Select menu and the Wrench icon that will direct you to the Adjustments menu For more description of the Adjustments menu please see Section 17 To prevent damage to the factory transmission Banks recommends that automatic transmission vehicles do not exceed level 4 with the Banks iQ while the vehicle is experiencing load towing climbing a steep grade carrying a load etc 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 5 10 SPEED ven 20 96833 v 20 17 ENABLING THE SPEED LOADER LEVEL THIS IS A HIGH PERFORMANCE PRODUCT USE AT YOUR OWN RISK PLEASE READ THE DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY ON PAGE 4 Enabling the Speed Loader requires either a manufacturer installed thermocouple or the EGT Thermocouple that was included in your kit be installed If the Speed Loader is enabled and the thermocouple has not been installed the tuner will detect the missing thermocouple resulting in a tuner fault NOTE Refer to your Six Gun Tuner Manual for thermocouple installation instructions if vehicle is not equipped with a manufacturer installed thermocouple After t
46. oose to be in your Banks iQ display and what they measure NOTE Not all gauges are accessible in all environments BOOST Measures turbocharger air pressure above atmospheric pressure being delivered to your vehicle s intake manifold in your choice of pounds per square inch or bar PSI or BAR BARO Measures the barometric atmospheric pressure outside your vehicle in inches of mercury inHg SPEED1 amp 2 Measures how fast your vehicle is going in your choice of miles per hour or kilometers per hour MPH or KM Display Speed limit 0 140 MPH 0 220 KM or 0 220 MPH 0 360 KM RPM5K amp 8K Measures how fast your engine s crankshaft is spinning in revolutions per minute RPM Displays RPM limit 0 5000RPM or 0 8000RPM ENG TEMP Measures the temperature of vehicle s engine coolant in your cholce of degrees Fahrenheit or Centigrade F or C TRANS Measures the temperature of the transmission fluid in your choice of degrees Fahrenheit or Centigrade F or C INT TEMP Measures the vehicle intake air temperature in your choice of degrees Fahrenheit or Centigrade F or C AMB TEMP Measures the temperature of the air outside the vehicle in your 44 96833 v 2 0 choice of degrees Fahrenheit or Centigrade F or C POWER Measures in percentage the amount of extra power above stock currently being delivered by your Banks Power Tuner if applicable THROTTLE Displays in percentage the amount of thr
47. ottle currently being applied TRANS SLIP Displays the difference in transmission shaft input speed and output speed in revolutions per minute RPM TCC Displays if torque converter clutch is currently on or off ON OFF GEAR Displays the gear currently In use on the vehicle ELEVATION Measures the elevation you are driving at in your choice of Feet or Meters above sea level FT or M NOTE Elevation should be accurate within 50 feet or 15 meters 95 of the time On rare occasions you may experience a variance greater than 15 meters or 50 feet This is considered normal for devices of this type EGT Measures vehicle s exhaust gas temperature in your choice of degrees Fahrenheit or Centigrade F or C NOTE Some vehicles require installation of exhaust thermocouple sold separately to measure EGT Please refer to your vehicle owner s manual for more information BRAKE Measures in percentage the amount of exhaust brake force being delivered by your Banks SpeedBrake if applicable TIME AM PM amp 24HR Display the current time in 12 hour standard time or 24 hour military time END SECTION 22 Section 23 ON SCREEN ALERTS 1 Select the Wrench icon to go to the Adjustments menu Press the On Screen Alerts button 2 Scroll Up or Down through the optional Alert Parameters available on the left hand side of the screen See Figure 47 3 Highlight the desired
48. parameter on the left side of the screen 4 Press the plus or minus symbols to increase or decrease the selected parameter Alert Set Point The display shows the adjusted value NOTE The limit for each parameter Alert Set Point is displayed right above the adjusted value Set Point 5 To set the volume sound level for the alerts Press the plus or minus symbol below the Reset button to increase or decrease the sound level Figure 47 Alert Screen Three 3 volume levels plus a silent mode are available 6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 to adjust all the desired parameters 7 Once all parameter have been adjusted and to save changes press the IQ icon to return to the Environment screen or the Return icon to return to the Adjustments Menu NOTE In the event an alert set point is reached an audible alarm will sound and the Status Indicator will display an icon relative to the associated alert See Figure 48 and the alert descriptions The alarm will turn off once the associated parameter is below its alert set point The Status Indicator will then return to OK 8 You can return Banks iQ to its default alert settings at any time by pressing the Reset To Default button EXHAUST GAS TEMPERATURE ALERT SET POINT 1100 1700 1250 ENG TEMP TRANS TEMP DEFAULT TEMP SETTING gt m BRAKE CONTROL ALERT DISABLED 96833 v 20 45 Alert indicator Description SEARCHING
49. rface cable between dash crevice or behind dash panels WARNING THE CHARGING CABLE CONNECTED TO THE BANKS iQ IS DESIGNED TO SUPPLY A CONSTANT LOW VOLTAGE POWER SOURCE 5VDC TO THE BANKS iQ AND IS LIVE AS LONG AS THE SYSTEM S OBD II INTERFACE CABLE OR BANKS WIRING HARNESS IS COMPLETELY INSTALLED AND THE USB CABLE CONNECTOR IS PLUGGED INTO BANKS iQ ALTHOUGH THIS CHARGING CABLE CIRCUITRY IS FUSE PROTECTED THE USER IS EXPECTED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE MEASURES TO PREVENT SMALL CHILDREN AND OR PETS FROM CONTACT WITH ANY PART OF THIS SYSTEM 9 Secure Banks iQ Bridge Module under the dash to any dash frame support using the supplied cable ties Use the cable tie support loops on the side of the Bridge Module to securely fasten it under the dash 10 Route all wiring away from any pedals or other moving components Using the cable ties supplied secure the wiring under the dash 96833 v 20 13 Section 4 SOFTWARE INTRODUCTION Figure 7 Start up NOTE Banks iQ will only display Banks Power Tuner SpeedBrake or other Banks software functions if you have purchased them Remember you can upgrade your Banks iQ as new software is developed and learn more about other Banks iQ applications anytime Register at www bankspower com banksiq to receive important e mail alerts regarding updates and upgrades for your Banks iQ device Or call us with questions at 1 800 GET POWER Turn the Banks IQ on by pressing and holding the
50. t or Right arrow buttons to adjust LCD brightness to the desired level for daytime and nighttime operation Your brightness selection will preview automatically as changes are made 5 Set the transition time for auto dimming by pressing the Hour and the Min minute buttons below the day and night time 6 Press the Banks iQ icon on the lower left hand corner to return to the Environment screen Press the Return icon to go back to the Adjustments menu Touch Screen Calibration 1 Press the Touch Screen Calibration button in the Adjustments menu Figure 38 AUTO DIM FEATURE ENABLED DISABLED 2 Follow the on screen instructions and press the targets as they appear on the display screen 3 Press the Banks iQ icon on the lower left hand corner to return to the Adjustments menu GPS Speed Correction The Banks iQ speedometer uses GPS Speed Correction to deliver improved accuracy over your vehicle s stock unit It even corrects for non stock wheels and tires Calibration is simple and there is no need to use a pace vehicle or manually input tire size 1 Find an open uncrowded stretch of road 2 Press the GPS Speed Correction button 3 Maintain a steady speed Any speed is acceptable Cruise control maybe used 4 While maintaining a steady speed press Calibrate During the calibration process The GPS speed and the veh
51. t corner of the Economy Environment screen You may also reset the trip information by going to the trip data screen for each screen and press the Reset button on the lower right corner See Figure 32 Trip A has the option to reset automatically All the data captured will be reset to zero after the engine has been off for more than two 2 hours To enable this option press on the wrench icon in the lower left hand side of the screen of the Economy Environment screen In the Options menu press on the Trip A tab In the lower part of the Trip A screen press Auto to have the iQ automatically reset the trip information or press Manual to manually reset the information See Figure 32 Press the Return icon to return to the Options menu or press the iQ icon to return to the Economy Environment FTA FI CT Tic A A END SECTION 13 LIN D SETU IN ID 96833 v 2 0 33 Figure 33 ACCURACY HIGH GPS TIME 11 25 29 SPEED 0 00 mph LATITUDE N 34 6 49 6 LONGITUDE W 117 55 37 57 ELEVATION 360 ft Figure 35 i zo VERNON AVE Bp JE i pg i E 1 5 mi 5 Arrival Time 3 48 pm 28 mi MENU lil W GLADSTONE ST VIEW j NiE il 34 96833 v 2 0 Section 14 COMPASS ENVIRONMENT Compass Press on the Compass button in the Environment Select menu The Compass screen will display four 4 changeable gauges and a compass See Fig
52. to achieve desired viewing angle of the Banks iQ screen Do a test fit and note the angle necessary to achieve the correct viewing angle 5 Make sure the suction cup and the mounting area on the windshield are clean and dry With the suction lever in the up position ensure the suction cup is flat against the windshield and then push the suction lever down to secure in place Figure 3 Attaching Banks iQ to window mount Docking Station Universal Knob 96833v 2 0 11 Figure 5 Banks iQ System Bridge Module to Banks iQ USB interface Cable UR Banks iQ Bridge Module MB Banks iQ with Window Mount Banks OBD II Interface Connector to Vehicles OBDII Connector lt A To Fower Tuner or SpeedBrake connector Note OBD II Interface Connector or SpeedBrake wire harness is provided in Fower Tuner or SpeedBrake System Figure 6 Banks Bridge Module RJ12 Cable Connector 12 96833 v 2 0 Connecting Banks iQ 6 Locate the RJ12 Cable similar to telephone connector on your OBDII interface cable or SpeedBrake wire harness connected to the vehicle s OBD ll connector See Figure 5 7 Locate Banks iQ Bridge Module and connect the RJ12 connector into the Bridge Module See Figure 6 8 Route the Banks iQ USB interface cable on the Banks iQ Bridge Module to reach the Banks iQ and connect it to the left receptacle on the iQ NOTE You may need to loosen or remove dash panel or covers to install the inte
53. tored for later retrieval with a time and date stamp With Banks iQ you can also scan and clear OBD II diagnostic codes It gives you virtually endless functionality and fits in a mount on your windshield Tuning and improving your vehicle s performance is just the beginning With Banks iQ you also have access to a host of Productivity tools including Wordpad a calculator and other applications designed to work with your Microsoft Office documents View PDF files and PowerPoint 2 96833 v 2 0 presentations all on the go There are also a variety of Entertainment functions including music and video players an e book reader and more You can even download and play compatible games Don t forget we re always working on expansions upgrades and new applications that will make your Banks iQ do even more So be sure to register at www bankspower com banksig to receive important e mail alerts regarding updates and upgrades for your Banks iQ device Or call us with questions at 1 800 GET POWER iQ Box Contents Please refer to your Banks Power Tuner or SpeedBrake Owner s Manual for contents supplied with each of those products Table of Contents introduction 2 Disclaimer of Liability 8 Warranty 1 1111 4 Section Ti a a tae 6 Safety Precautions SECUON 24 662 ee cases a 9 Quick Start SCCCION 3 ets ms naamaa 10 Mounting and Connecting the Banks iQ Section 4
54. uel Cost screen you will be able to enter the dollar amount that was paid per gallon liter See Figure 29 You may choose to enter the fraction of a cent cost per gallon liter or press the 7 10 in the upper right hand corner Once the dollar amount has Figure 29 PRICE PER GALLON ALL TAXES INCLUDED DIRECTIONS PER GALLON PAID AT FILL UP been entered press Done to return to the Options menu In order to maintain the accuracy of fuel economy data it is important to enter the fuel cost every time you refill the tank Press on the wrench icon to open the Options menu and then press the Fuel Cost tab or press the icon in the lower part of the Economy Environment screen to enter the Fuel Cost Set the Tank Capacity for your vehicle Press the Tank Capacity tab in the Options menu In the Tank Capacity screen enter the Vehicles fuel tank capacity See Figure 30 Refer to your vehicles Owner s Manual to enter the correct Tank Capacity to the nearest whole gallon or liter Once the Tank Capacity has been entered press Done to return to the Options menu Press the iQ icon to return to the Economy Environment NOTE For model vehicles with more then one tank only enter the front main tank capacity only Do not add the reserve tank capacity 96833 v 2 0 31 Figure 30 CAPACITY 1C GALLONS CJ THROTTLE 534 R ATNCE aces ZER Z P o Figure 32 INS TAN
55. ure 33 Refer to Selection 19 to change the gauges displayed from a list of available parameters The Compass can be adjusted to have the vehicle pointer in the center Spin around the compass settings or have the compass spin around the vehicle Section 15 GPS DATA ENVIRONMENT GPS Data The GPS Data Environment provides the current status of the GPS in the Banks iQ In the Environment selection menu press on the GPS Data button The Data displays the accuracy of the system depending on signal the GPS Time the Section 16 NAVIGATION ENVIRONMENT WARNING Banks GPS Navigation is an optional feature available to purchase from Gale Banks Engineering This option is not standard on Banks iQ and will be disabled in the Environment Select menu The software is sold on a micro SD card and must be inserted into the micro SD card port on the Banks iQ to run the Navigation program Once the iQ detects the Navigation program the option will be made available for use Please contact Banks Sales Department at 888 635 4565 to purchase a copy of Banks GPS Navigation pointer to show the current heading To adjust the compass method of direction pointing press on the Wrench icon to go to the Options menu Press on the Direction tab in the Options menu In the Direction menu press North up to have the vehicle pointer rotate around the compass or press Direction up to have the compass rotate around
56. with Installation Instructions OwnersMar o DANG 2003 2010 Ford Power Stroke 2001 2010 Chevy Duramax 2003 2007 Dodge Cummins THIS MANUAL IS FOR USE WITH KITS 61141 61156 63777 amp 63778 Gale Banks Engineering 546 Duggan Avenue e Azusa CA 91702 626 969 9600 e Fax 626 334 1743 Product Information amp Sales 888 635 4565 bankspower com 2011 Gale Banks Engineering 05 23 11 PN 96833 v 2 0 Introduction WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF Banks iQ Congratulations on your Banks iQ purchase You re about to discover that Banks IQ is designed to help you get the most out of your entire driving experience Besides being fun and easy to use Banks IQ s graphic intuitive design makes each screen and feature a breeze to navigate Use this manual to get you started As Banks iQ develops we will be updating this manual both in print and online at www bankspower com banksiq If you already own or purchased a Banks Power Tuner Speed Loader or SpeedBrake along with your Banks iQ you now have the most sophisticated and user friendly way to interact with these performance and safety devices Choose select and change gauges in the display adjust power and brake intensity levels on the fly change on screen safety alerts all at the touch of a virtual button Ready to see the results of your tuning efforts Banks iQ clocks your 0 60 mph s mile and 4 mile performance runs Performance runs are automatically s
57. with wet hands This will create the risk of electric shock short circuiting or insulation failure fire smoke and combustion Also never allow the AC adapter or Bridge plug to become wet Always stand in a safe place while using Banks iQ outdoors Use of Banks iQ while walking can result in accident and or personal injury Do not share a power source with other devices Using an extension cord to plug in several electric devices can cause the rated current level to be exceeded resulting in overheating of cord or outlet fire and other damage Keep micro SD cards out of the reach of small children as they may be swallowed If you think this might have happened Call 911 or consult your local emergency services police fire ambulance immediately Do not touch Banks iQ or its plug or USB cable if there is lightning in your area Lightning strikes create the risk of electric shock IN VEHICLE PRECAUTIONS Use this unit in 12V 24V DC negative ground vehicles only WARNING Below 32 F 0 C or above 140 F 60 C the Banks iQ may be susceptible to damage as a result of extended direct exposure to sunlight heat or extreme cold It is highly recommended that the Banks iQ be removed from its mounting location if the vehicle will be subjected to these conditions for an extended period of time Gale Banks Engineering is not responsible for damage to Banks iQ resulting from exposure conditions Always drive
58. xcessively low temperatures may cause failure of video images to appear or respond slowly It also can cause strange video image movement and deterioration e Do not clean Banks iQ while power is turned on When wiping the LCD use a dry soft micro fiber cleaning cloth e Do not use a paper towel to clean the screen e When transporting Banks iQ make sure that the LCD screen does not come in contact with any foreign objects 8 96833 v 2 0 CARRYING THE UNIT e Never pick up the unit while holding the LCD e Never put excessive pressure on Banks iQ by sitting with it in your pocket putting a heavy object on it etc e Turn off power and put Banks iQ into a bag or other holder when carrying it NOTE While you can store Banks iQ in Sleep Mode switching the device off will lengthen the battery s charge When Not in Use Store Banks iQ in a place where it is not subject to extremely high or low temperatures Room temperature is best Precautions during Use Inside a Motor Vehicle Always be sure to use Banks iQ in accordance with local rules and regulations END SECTION 1 Section 2 QUICK START Banks iQ comes with a fully rechargeable battery After Mounting and Connecting see Section 3 simply plug the supplied Banks iQ USB interface cable into the device s power connection See Figure 2 When used in your vehicle Banks iQ will display an orange light and operate on the vehicle s power source
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