GEM Manual

ge n e r i c e n g i n e m o n i t o r ( G em )

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 USER GUIDE
The Engine Monitor

Engine Monitor
Before you start - what you should have
What you should have
(clockwise from top left):

• Mounting template/Packing list

• The Engine Monitor User Manual
• Front mounting kit (4 x studs/nuts)
• The KAntrak™ 2700/2710 Display

plus

Other Engine Monitor accessories

optionally available (clockwise from
top left):

• Trunnion Mounting Bracket (Part No. 930293)

• Protective Push on Front Cover
(Part No.165271)
• Behind Dash Mounting Kit (Part No. 900061)
• Power/CAN Harness (Part No. 510623)
• Power/CAN/ GPS harness (Part No. 510626)
(not shown)

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 1. The Engine Monitor User Manual
Thank you for choosing the Engine Monitor. Section/Contents Page
These pages provide operating instructions 2. Understanding The Engine Monitor 4
for the Engine Monitor which displays J1939 3. Getting Started 6
or J1587 - compatible engine/transmission 4. Soft Keys 7
data. 5. The Tri Display 8
Please read through the guide before use. 6. The Quad Display 11
7. The Uni Display 12
The Engine Monitor user-configurable 8. Data Parameters Monitored 13
application software creates graphical 9. Active and Stored Alarm Lists 18
instrument clusters to display parameters 10. Configuration Menu 20
and alarms - providing users with a time- 11. Pop-Up Messages and Warnings 26
saving solution for introducing equipment 12. Tier 4 Pop-Up Messages and Warnings 27
incorporating higher degrees of electronic 13. Adjusting Lighting and Contrast 28
display and control. 14. Preferred Screen Store 29
15. Keypad Lock 29
We hope you will be very happy with this 16. Connector Pin-Out 30
product and have many years of trouble- 17. Typical J1939 Wiring Topology 32
free operation. If you have any problems or 18. Installation 33
ideas for improvement then we would like 19. Maintenance and Troubleshooting 35
to hear from you. 20. The KAntrak™ Platform 36
21. Software Development 37
For more information please contact 22. Glossary 38
us at: kantrak.info@ka-group.com 23. Important Safety and Legal Information 39
web site: www.kongsbergautomotive.com

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2. Understanding The Engine Monitor
The Engine Monitor software runs on a KAntrak™ display (see section 19 for further details on
the KAntrak™ platform) with five soft keys, providing a flexible and intuitive Human-Machine
Interface (HMI). The 5 soft keys access a graphical menu structure that uses standard and easily-
understood icons to indicate the key’s current function. This enables the operator to select the
required engine/transmission data and display it in the following formats:

• Analogue gauges
• Digital values
• Historical trend graphs
• Current and stored alarm messages

Additionally, various diagnostic screens are available, allowing detailed investigation of the engine
and transmission data stream. The underlying structure of the Engine Monitor and its interaction
with the soft keys may be understood by Figure 1. By accessing the Configuration menu, users
can customise some of the displayed data to show, for example, metric or imperial units, and
various parameters such as the full-scale reading of gauges.

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Understanding The Engine Monitor - continued
The Engine Monitor presents a context dependent ‘button bar’ above the push
buttons if any key from 1 to 4 is pressed from left to right - it disappears after 5 seconds of
inactivity. This ‘top level’ button bar shows the basic structure of the Engine Monitor:

Figure 1

Key 1: Key 2: Key 3: Key 4: Key 5:

Tri Display, or QuadDisplay Uni Display Active Alarm Contrast
Main Engine (user showing Display. Holding and Lighting
Display. Repeat configurable). data history the key brings adjustment,
presses Repeat presses (configurable). up Stored or - if held for 3
cycle the fuel cycle the Repeat presses Alarms: seconds - the
computer display around cycle display Configuration
through various 3 different quad through available menu:
modes: view options: parameters:

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3. Getting Started
When power is applied to the display, a start-up screen displays for approximately 7 seconds
while the display performs a self test. If the display makes a ‘bleep-ing’ sound for longer than 1
second, self-test has failed. Users can attempt to rectify the fault by restoring factory defaults (see
Configuration menu/section 10 for details); if the fault persists, contact your supplier for guidance.

After the start-up screen disappears, the Engine Monitor starts displaying readings on its virtual
gauges if it is connected to an active source of data. The Engine Monitor displays the ‘main
engine display’ or tri-screen on initial start-up, but note that after use this changes to the screen
that was last displayed (see Preferred Screen Store/section 13 for details). The Engine Monitor
display modes are detailed in the following sections.

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4. Soft Keys
The Engine Monitor’s soft keys simplify the operator interface. In use, the Engine Monitor displays
a ‘button bar’ directly above the soft keys when any of the first 4 keys (keys 1 to 4, starting from
the left) are pressed - with icons representing the current function of each key. Figure 2. shows
the top level button bar, with icons 1 to 4 representing the gauges and alarms available, and icon
5 an ‘exit door’. Repeat presses of these buttons toggles around the display options available.
The button bar will disappear after approximately 5 seconds if no further keys are pressed.

Figure 2. The Engine Monitor’s top level

button bar menu:
Key 1: Pages icon indicating that further
presses cycle through options for the
screen being viewed (in this instance fuel
computer modes for the main engine
display)
Key 2: Quad Display mode
Key 3: Uni Display mode
Key 4: Alarm Display mode
Key 5: Exit door

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5. The Tri Display
This Engine Monitor display mode provides three independent windows, and is intended to show
the most frequently accessed vehicle data (RPM, speed, temperature and fuel). To select Tri
Display, press any of the first 4 keys to show the top level button bar, and then press key 1 (the
left-hand key). The parameter displayed in the top right gauge is user defined, to change the
displayed data press key 5 when the button bar is visible and then keys 1 and 2 to cycle through
the available parameters. Also the data displayed in the fuel computer window (Bottom left
window) may be changed by repeated pressing of key 1, This is explained in more detail in the
following pages. Also, attributes such as units and scales may be changed via the Configuration
menu (See section 10 for details).
The top window shows 2 analogue gauges;
Engine RPM and Speed (maximum RPM
and speed may be set via the Configuration
menu). If speed data is not available the right
hand gauge will display engine oil pressure.
The bottom right window shows coolant
temperature. The bottom left window displays
the fuel computer.

It is also possible to display speed derived

from a GPS module with an NMEA 0183
Figure 3.1. Tri Display, accessed via key 1. output - interfaced via the display’s RS232
Note. Metric units are shown as default, but others may be port (contact your Engine Monitor supplier for
selected via the Configuration menu. further information).

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5. The Tri Display (Fuel Computer Modes)
The lower left display window provides access to the fuel computer
data and also shows fuel tank level. Upon pressing key 1 the fuel
computer is highlighted, when highlighted various data can be
displayed by repeat pressing of key 1. When first selected a small
icon will also appear in the centre of the screen with the text “Hold
Reset”. Holding key 1 at this time will perform a Trip Reset. After 2
Figure 3.2. A fuel computer seconds of no key presses the fuel computer will go back to normal
display. and the icon will disappear.
Note. Metric units are shown as
Data Available is similar to an automotive in-car fuel computer.
default, but others may be
selected via the configuration
menu.

Below is the list of parameters that can be displayed in the fuel computer window in alphabetical
order:
Distance Remaining: Calculated if Fuel Tank Capacity is set and Fuel Rate, Vehicle Speed
and Fuel Level are available [Distance]
Fuel Level: If available [Volume]
Fuel Rate: If available [Volume/Hour]
Fuel Remaining: Calculated if Fuel Tank Capacity is set and Fuel Level is availiable [Volume]
Instantaneous Fuel Economy: Calculated if Vehicle Speed and Fuel Rate are available
[Distance/Volume]
Total Engine Hours: If available [Hours]
Total Vehicle Distance: If available [Distance]

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5. The Tri Display (Fuel Computer Modes) - continued
Trip Distance: Calculated since last Trip Reset if Total Vehicle Distance is availiable
[Distance]
Trip Engine Hours: Calculated since last Trip Reset if Total Engine Hours is availiable
[Hours]
Trip Fuel: Calculated since last Trip Reset if Total Fuel Used is availiable [Volume]
Trip Fuel Economy: Calculated since last Trip Reset if Total Fuel Used and Total Vehicle
Distance are available [Distance/Volume]
Trip Fuel Rate: Calculated since last Trip Reset if Total Engine Hours and Total Fuel Used are
available [Volume/Hour]

Note. A Trip Reset affects all reset-able fuel computer parameters and can be performed by
holding key 1 when the Hold Reset icon appears. The icon appears for approximately 2 seconds
when the fuel computer window is first selected. Setting Total Fuel Tank Data and Fuel Tank
Reset is performed via the Configuration menu.

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6. The Quad Display
Quad Display mode provides 4 gauges. To select it, press any of the keys 1 to 4 to show the top
level button bar and then key 2. Repeat presses of key 2 cycle the display around 3 separate
quad screens: 4 digital gauges, 4 analogue gauges and 4 alternative analogue gauges. All
12 gauges may be selected and configured by users, providing a simple means of creating
application-specific views of engine data. Gauges are selected via quad display’s ‘adjust mode’,
by pressing key 5 (noted by an arrow icon) when the Engine Monitor is running quad display and
the button bar is visible. In adjust mode, corresponding key presses cycle the display through
available parameters (listed in section 8). The selected configuration is stored even when power
is removed; adjust mode is exited by pressing key 5.

Figure 4. Top row: the 3 default displays available in

quad-display, and adjust mode (right) which allows
users to select the gauges displayed.

Note. If a parameter is not available from the engine/

transmission, it will not be possible to select it. If the
parameter becomes unavailable while in view, ‘- - -‘ is
displayed.

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7. The Uni Display
The Engine Monitor’s Uni Display mode
plots data history in one large window - in
an X-Y graph format similar to a pen plotter.
This mode is selected by pressing any of
the first 4 keys to show the top level button
bar and then key 3.

Data is shown in graph form, with the most

recent data scrolling from right to left. The
viewed time range may be adjusted in the
Configuration menu from 2 minutes to 8
hours in six steps. Maximum and minimum
values of the Y axis (the reading span) are
Figure 5. Example graph display plotting battery
potential switched.
adjusted automatically to give an optimum
view of data. The parameter displayed is
Note. If a parameter is not available from the
selectable by repeatedly pressing key 3
engine/transmission, it will not be possible
while in the Uni Display mode.
to select it. If the parameter becomes
The parameters that may be displayed are
unavailable while in view, ‘- - -’ is displayed.
listed in section 8.

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8. Data Parameters Monitored
This table lists the engine and transmission parameters that are monitored via the J1939 and/or
the J1587 datalinks. The parameters can be displayed by the Engine Monitor in user-configurable
Tri Display, Quad Display or Uni Display modes (√ indicates the parameter may be selected). DB
is an abbreviation for the Engine Monitor’s internal database, which stores all data transmitted
from the engine/transmission. The complete database list can be accessed on the display via the
Configuration menu.

Abbreviations: The units ‘MPG’ and ‘Gal’ denote US gallons. For non-US Imperial gallons
(UK, Canada, etc) the units are denoted as ‘IMPG’ or ‘IGal’. N = nautical. KTS = knots

Note. If a parameter is not available, it will not be possible to select it. If the parameter becomes
unavailable while in view, ‘- - -‘ is displayed.
Datalinks Screens
Icon Parameter
J1939 J1587 Tri Quad Uni DB
ELECTRICAL (Volts or Amps)
Electrical Potential √ √ √ √ √ √
Battery Potential Switched √ √ √ √ √ √
Net Battery Current √ √ √ √ √ √
Alternator Potential √ √ √ √ √ √
Alternator Current √ √ √ √ √ √

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8. Data Parameters Monitored - continued
Datalinks Screens
Icon Parameter
J1939 J1587 Tri Quad Uni DB
FUEL (L, Gal, lGal) or(L/h, Gal/h IGal/h) or (km/L, MPG or IMPG)
Fuel Remaining √ √ √ √
Fuel Rate √ √ √ √ √ √
Instantaneous Fuel Economy √ √ √ √
Trip Fuel Economy √ √ √ √
Trip Fuel √ √ √ √
Trip Fuel Rate √ √ √ √ √
None Total Fuel Used √ √ √
None Fuel Leakage 1 √ √
None Fuel Leakage 2 √ √
DISTANCE (km, Miles or Nmiles)
Distance Remaining √ √ √ √
Trip Distance √ √ √ √
Total Vehicle Distance √ √ √ √
SPEED (RPM, km/h, MPH or KTS)
None Input Shaft Speed √ √ √

None Output Shaft Speed √ √ √

Engine Speed √ √ √ √ √ √

None Turbo 1 Speed √ √ √

None Engine Desired Operating Speed √ √

Navigation Wheel Based Vehicle Speed √ √ √ √ √

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8. Data Parameters Monitored - continued
Datalinks Screens
Icon Parameter
J1939 J1587 Tri Quad Uni DB
PRESSURE (kPa, PSI or bar)
Fuel Delivery Pressure √ √ √ √ √ √
Barometer Pressure √ √ √ √ √
Auxiliary Pressure 1 √ √ √ √
Boost Pressure √ √ √ √ √ √
Air Inlet Pressure √ √ √ √ √
Air Filter 1 Differential Pressure √ √ √ √ √
None Injector Metering Rail 1 Pressure √ √ √
None Injector Metering Rail 2 Pressure √ √
Coolant Pressure √ √ √ √ √ √
Engine Oil Pressure √ √ √ √ √ √
Transmission Oil Pressure √ √ √ √ √ √
None Clutch Pressure √ √ √
None Air Start Pressure √ √ √
None Injection Control Pressure √ √ √
TIME (h)
Total Engine Hours √ √ √ √
Trip Engine Hours √ √ √ √ √
None Service Hours √

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 8. Data Parameters Monitored - continued
Datalinks Screens
Icon Parameter
J1939 J1587 Tri Quad Uni DB
TEMPERATURE (ºC or ºF)
Transmission Oil Temperature √ √ √ √ √ √
Turbo Oil Temperature √ √ √ √ √
Fuel Temperature √ √ √ √ √
Intake Manifold 1 Temperature √ √ √ √ √ √
Air Inlet Temperature √ √ √ √ √
Exhaust Gas Temperature √ √ √ √ √ √
Auxiliary Temperature 1 √ √ √ √ √
* Catalyst Tank Temperature √ √ √ √
* Upstream Gas Temperature √ √ √ √
* Downstream Gas Temperature √ √ √ √
None Engine ECU Temperature √ √
None Exhaust Gas Port 1 Temperature √ √
None Exhaust Gas Port 2 Temperature √ √
None Turbo 1 Compressor Inlet Temperature √ √
Engine Coolant Temperature √ √ √ √ √ √
Engine Intercooler Temperature √ √ √ √ √
Engine Oil Temperature 1 √ √ √ √ √ √

* Indicates GEM 4 Tier 4 Updgrades

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 8. Data Parameters Monitored - continued
Datalinks Screens
Icon Parameter
J1939 J1587 Tri Quad Uni DB
PERCENTAGE (%)
Coolant Level √ √ √ √ √
Estimated Percent Fan Speed √ √ √ √
Drivers Demand Percent Torque √ √
Actual Engine Percent Torque √ √ √ √
* Torque Use at RPM √ √ √ √ √
* Soot Load Percent √ √ √ √
* Ash Load Percent √ √ √ √
Catalyst Tank Level √ √ √ √
Fuel Level √ √ √ √
Acceleration Position √ √ √ √ √
None Throttle Position √ √ √
Engine Oil Level √ √ √ √ √
MISCELLANEOUS
None Torque Converter Lock-Up Engaged √ √
Current Gear √ √ √ √
Selected Gear √ √ √ √
None CANTX Disable √ √
* Indicates GEM 4 Tier 4 Updgrades
Note. This list is current at the time of going to press, new parameters are continually being added
- the latest list may be found in the latest datasheet (available via www.kongsbergautomotive.com).

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9. Active and Stored Alarm Lists
Active alarms. When an active/current alarm is received, a flashing pop-up window appears
overlaid on the current screen in use, showing details of the current alarm. When an active alarm
is received, the Engine Monitor activates its internal sounder, and the external alarm output on
Pin 11 (if available on the KAntrak™ you have chosen).

Figure 6. Example alarm message, plus alarm list screens showing unacknowledged conditions (black
background) and acknowledged alarms (grey background). After acknowledgement, the exit key (open
door icon) becomes active. J1939-standard abbreviations are used wherever possible, Note. “MS” = Most
Severe, “MOD”= Moderately Severe and “LS” = Least Severe.

The alarm list is accessed by pressing any key while an alarm pop-up is displayed, or by
pressing any of the first 4 keys to show the button bar, and then key 4. This screen displays
all current active alarms; when entered, Pin 11 External Alarm Output is deactivated (if the
function is available). Alarms not yet acknowledged are shown in grey on black. Alarms already
acknowledged are shown in black on grey. If engine hours data is available, the list indicates
when the alarm was initiated.

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9. Active and Stored Alarm Lists - continued
When first entering the screen, the list automatically displays the most recent alarm. The list
can be scrolled using keys 1 and 2. This screen cannot be exited until all alarms have been
acknowledged by pressing key 3. Alarm messages are automatically cleared from the list when
no longer received by the Engine Monitor.

Stored alarms. Alarms stored by engine/transmission ECU’s (i.e. not active or current but old/
historical alarms) may be viewed by pressing and holding key 4 while the active alarm list
screen is visible. On entry to this page, the Engine Monitor sends a data request to the engine/
transmission. The engine/transmission sends the stored alarm data to the Engine Monitor, which
is decoded and displayed in a similar fashion to active alarms. The Engine Monitor displays an
error message if there is no response from the engine/transmission. If the engine/ transmission
supports the erasure of stored alarms, they may now be erased by holding key 3.

Figure 7. An example Stored Alarm List

screen.

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10. Configuration Menu
This mode allows users to set various Engine Monitor operating parameters such as imperial or
metric units, scale limits for speedometer, engine service interval, etc. The configuration menu is
entered by pressing and holding key 5 (the right hand key) for at least 3 seconds while the Engine
Monitor is in normal operating mode. The top level configuration menu will be displayed as
shown. Keys 1 and 2 then allow you to choose from SETTINGS, SYSTEM or Db VIEWER (The
chosen item is highlighted in bold with an arrow pointing to it). Pressing key 4 enters the chosen
sub-menu. SETTINGS allows the Engine Monitor to be configured according to user preferences.
SYSTEM accesses maintenance and low level system configuration settings. Db VIEWER allows
the user to view all data (including that that cannot be found in the graphical screens) that the
Engine Monitor decodes. Each of these sub-menus is described in more detail on the pages
following. Pressing key 5 exits the current menu/sub-menu. Settings are automatically stored on
exit.

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Figure 8. The top level Configuration menu and its three choices of SETTINGS,
SYSTEM and Db VIEWER sub-menus. Pressing Key 4 enters the menu highlighted.
Key 5 (‘exit door’ - the right hand button) returns you to the previous menu.

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10. Settings Sub-Menu (2nd Level Configuration Menu)
The settings menu allows the user to enter sub-level
screens to configure:
Units: This menu enables the user to set the units used
for speed, distance, pressure, volume and temperature.
Language: Choose from various languages.
Bleep: When activated, the soft keys will emit an
audible “bleep”. Use this menu to switch the function on/off.
An audible “bleep” will still sound if an alarm occurs.
Display: The display menu allows the user to configure
certain visual parameters and controls of the display.
MAX RPM: This defines and restricts the upper limit of the RPM gauges displayed throughout
the Engine Monitor.
MAX SPEED: This defines and restricts the upper limit of the Speed gauges displayed
throughout the Engine Monitor.
GRAPH RANGE: This changes the resolution of the historic data displayed in the Uni Display.
QUAD ADJUST: This setting allows the user to disable the ‘adjust mode’ feature in the Quad
Displays. This is generally used for users who would like to fix the parameters displayed on the
screens once they are happy with them. This can be re-enabled at any time.
Service: Set the service interval in hours and reset the interval counter. It is important to
note that setting SERVICE to 0 will disable the service interval function and the word “OFF”
will be displayed.
Fuel Capacity: The fuel capacity screen allows the user to enter the fuel tank capacity of
the vehicle. By default the fuel tank capacity will be set to 0. Only after this has been set will the
parameters Fuel Remaining and Distance Remaining be calculated.
TIER 4 POPOUT: This setting allows regeneration status to pop out when regeneration is
active or inhibited.

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10. System Sub-Menu (2nd Level Configuration Menu)
The System menu allows the user to configure or view:
Demo: Switches between the Engine Monitor’s demonstration
modes and the normal mode of displaying live engine/
transmission data. Demo allows the Engine Monitor to operate
without live data and provides 3 levels of simulation data: 1 =
Speed On; 2 = Speed Off; 3 = Alarms On (0 = OFF). Demo is
automatically set to OFF if live data is received.

Setting Metric Imperial

Restore Defaults: This allows
you to reset all configuration information to Language English
default metric or imperial values. The default
settings are: Max. RPM 4000

Max. Speed 110 KmH 70 MPH

Graph range 2 mins

Speed KmH MPH

Distance Km Miles

Pressure kPa PSI

Volume L Gal

Temperature ºC ºF

Demo Mode 0

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10. System Sub-Menu - continued
Com Viewer: Displays last messages received on J1939
(CAN), NMEA 0183 (GPS-derived speed over ground data) and
J1587 ports. System settings stored in memory can be seen in
the EEPROM Viewer.
Note. This is a diagnostic feature that displays the contents of
the EEPROM with the current values. This may be helpful for
OEMs/users diagnosing faults.
Datalink Settings:
This sub-menu allows the user to configure the common datalink
settings (Speed Source & Trip Source) as well as the individual
J1939/J1587 settings (such as source addresses).

J1939 Settings: This screen allows adjustments specific

to the J1939 Datalink.
Source Address 1 & 2: These settings allow the
display to filter which sources it will listen to for data. Every
device on a J1939 network will have a unique address (in the
range 0-254) which the Engine Monitor can choose to listen
to or not. The Engine Monitor can listen to 2 sources of data
simultaneously (usually Engine 1 - address 0 and Transmission
1 - address 3). The filter can also be removed so that the Engine
Monitor will decode all incoming data regardless of its source.
This is accomplished by setting “Source Address 1” to 255.

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10. System Sub-Menu - continued
Display Address: As mentioned previously, every device has a unique address and the
Engine Monitor is no different. In single engine setups the default display address is 40 (SAE
recommendation). If the Engine Monitor does not display all necessary data (which is supported)
please contact your engine manufacturer for advice on the value of this setting.
Alarm Filter: This setting specifies whether the Engine Monitor will monitor and display
alarms from all sources (GLB, global) or only the source address’ specified in the settings Source
Address 1 & 2 (SRC, source).
SPN version: Set the Suspect Parameter Number [Version 1, 2 or 3]. Version 4 is
automatically detected, but older engines will have to be set to 1, 2 or 3.
Note. Consult your engine supplier to establish which SPN version is appropriate if you have
problems reading alarm data.

J1587 Settings: This screen allows adjustments specific

to the J1587 Datalink.
Source Address 1 & 2: J1587 supports source
addresses in the form of the MID (Message ID) and has values
defined from 128 (Engine 1) to 250 (Steering Column Unit) with
all other values reserved. 255 is a special case, it indicates all
data from all sources in its raw data form. Source Address 1
defaults to 128 and Source Address 2 defaults to 130.
Display Address: The display address allows values from 128-255.
Alarm Filter: This setting specifies whether the Engine Monitor will monitor and display
alarms from all sources (GLB, global) or only the source address’ specified in the settings
Source Address 1 & 2 (SRC, source).

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10. System Sub-Menu - continued
Speed Source: There are currently 3 sources of speed data, which the Engine Monitor
can decode. The settings for this parameter are AUTO, NMEA, WHEEL, NAV and OFF. AUTO
prioritises the following sources (highest to lowest) NMEA, WHEEL (PGN 0xFEF1), NAV (PGN
0xFEF8). The remaining settings force the Engine Monitor to listen only for that particular source
(and OFF stops the Engine Monitor listening to any source).
Pin Settings: By default this security feature is disabled within the software. By enabling this
feature the user will be prompted to enter a PIN every time the Configuration menu is entered.
This is to allow the unit’s settings to be preserved and not be accidentally
changed by an unauthorised user. To enable the PIN entry feature highlight
the corresponding setting in the PIN Setting’s menu and press key 4 to
select it. As an added security feature (to stop the pin being enabled
without knowing it) the current pin must be entered (default is “1111”).
Once this has been entered the feature will be enabled. It is possible
to change the pin using the Pin Change menu. This will then prompt
the user for the current pin and providing this is correct the Engine
Monitor will prompt the user for the new pin and finally confirmation of
the new pin.
About: Displays the following product information
ID: Serial number of the display
EEPROM: Number of writes on EEPROM
PART No: Unit part number
VERS: Software version number
CHK: Flash memory checksum
SOURCE: The source of received data
LIB1: Low level system library version
LIB2: Low level Graphical Display Interface library version (if used).

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11. Pop-Up Messages and Warnings
Engine service warning. In the Configuration menu, users can set the engine service
interval in hours. When the Engine Monitor determines an engine service is due, it displays
SERVICE REQUIRED on the splash screen that appears at power-up.
Data communications failure. If the Engine Monitor cannot detect engine/transmission
data broadcasts, a pop-up window with a data communications failure warning icon will appear
and flash. Once engine/transmission data is detected the warning disappears and normal data
display resumes.
CAN TX disable. If CAN TX (transmission) is disabled, then the status will be displayed, with a
pop-up window flashing with a period of approximately 1 second on, 10 seconds off. Note. This
function is a requirement of the J1939 specification and is not normally of importance for the
Engine Monitor applications.
Data not supported. If the required data parameter is not available, the gauge will display
“ - - - “ near the units and parameter icon (see below centre for example)

Figure 9. Left to right. Pop-up warnings of: engine service required, a data communications failure, and
CAN TX is disabled.

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12. Tier 4 pop-up messages and warnings
REGENERATION: In settings menu, it is possible to activate Tier 4 pop-up. If activated, a pop-up
will indicate active regeneration.

REGENERATION INHIBITED: In settings menu, it is possible to activate Tier 4 pop-up. If

activated, a pop-up will indicate if regeneration is inhibited by inhibit switch. Both regeneration
and regeneration inhibited status can be seen in quad screen if Tier 4 pop-up is not activated.

Figure 10. Left to right. Pop-up of regeneration inhibited, regeneration active,

and regeneration status in quad screen.

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13. Adjusting Lighting and Contrast
Pressing key 5 (the right-hand key) when the menu icons are not being displayed brings up the
lighting and contrast menu. The LCD has a number of back-lighting levels that allow the display
to be read in the dark. The appropriate level is selected by pressing keys 1 or 2 to decrease or
increase illumination. Contrast is adjusted in the same manner, using keys 3 and 4 (Figure 10).
Note. The Engine Monitor monitors the temperature of the LCD and automatically adjusts display
contrast as required, therefore it is not likely that a user will need to make a manual contrast
adjustment unless extreme climate changes occur. The menu is exited by pressing key 5. The
lighting and contrast settings are retained after the unit is switched off.

Note. Resetting contrast. If the contrast has been adjusted poorly, you may restore the
factory setting (a central value) by pressing keys 1 to 4 simultaneously. This action does
not change other user-configured settings.

Figure 11. The lighting and contrast adjust

screen, showing a contrast level adjustment
in progress.

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14. Preferred Screen Store
The Engine Monitor automatically stores the current screen as a user’s preferred page, after
a delay of approximately 15 seconds (if no buttons are pushed). On next power-up the display
will start with the splash screen, and then go to the last stored screen. Note. Selecting Restore
Defaults on the Systems sub-menu of Configuration will set the main engine screen as the default
display.

15. Keypad Lock

The Engine Monitor’s five keys can be locked, such that an operator cannot change any settings
or access any other display mode. (in a similar manner to the key lock functions on a mobile
phone). This is achieved by pressing and holding keys 1 and 5 simultaneously for one second.
Repeating this operation resets the Engine Monitor/KAntrak™ back to normal operation.

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16. Connector Pin-Out
The Engine Monitor interfaces to data via the Deutsch DT0412PA connector on the rear of the
display - wired as shown. Kongsberg Automotive can supply 2 harnesses for this purpose:
A Power/CAN/Output* harness - Part No. 510623
A Power/CAN/GPS** harness - Part No. 510626
Alternatively, Kongsberg Automotive can supply the mating connector parts in kit form (Part No.
531006). Similarly you can source them from Deutsch (www.deutschecd.com):
DT0612SA, mating connector
W12S, wedgelock (one per connector)
0462-201-1631, pin sockets (note that different finishes and termination methods may be
selected)
114017, sealing plug (one per unused pin location)
(*If supported by the hardware platform)
(**If supported by the software platform)

Note. A ferrite clamp must be placed over the harness to meet EMC radiated emission
requirements of BSEN60945 (Maritime navigation & radio communication equipment & systems).
We recommend that the clamp should be a TDK ZCAT2032-0930, a Multicomp 33RH17 5X28
5X10 7: core, 10.7MM ID or equivalent.

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16. Connector Pin-Out - continued
Connector pin-out Signal Notes
1 Power - Ground & power (10-30V DC). Supply should be
6 7
2 Power + protected by 500mA-rated circuit breaker/fuse
3 TX (+)
4 TX (-)
RS-232 serial port
5 RX (-)
6 RX (+)
CAN LO
7 (J1939
LO) CAN2.0B port
1 12
CAN HI
8
(J1939 HI)
RS485A
9
(J1587+)
Serial port
RS485B
10
(J1587-)
Output Programmable digital output for activating
11
alarm*
12 Not used

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17. Typical J1939 Wiring Topology

Most Modern engine installations include a harness with built in J1939 backbone (Check engine
manufacturer’s documentation). If not, it is critical to use twisted shielded pair with a drain wire
(max length 40m) terminated with 120Ω resistors at each end. In addition, all stubs should not
exceed 1m in length.

KAntrak™ Display
Termination
Resistor (120Ω)

Backbone
(Max length 40m)
Stub
(Max length 1m)

Engine and/or
Transmission

Termination
Resistor (120Ω)

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18. Installation
Front mounting instructions. Most units will be mounted onto a bulkhead, dashboard or panel - a
method described below; the components required (4 x M4 studs and thumbnuts) are supplied
with every Engine Monitor.

Instructions:
• Decide on a location.
• Allow adequate clearance behind the display for cable connections, to ensure that the cables
are not unduly stressed, and for ventilation. Leave sufficient cable so that the unit may be
removed for servicing.
• Using the template supplied with the display as a guide, cut out the mounting hole, and drill four
ø4.3mm (0.170inch) holes for the M4 studs.
• Screw the studs into the rear case; longer studs can be used (not supplied).
• Connect the cable (not supplied).
• Place the Engine Monitor in position, secure by screwing thumbnuts onto the studs.

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18. Installation - continued
Front mounting template. A paper mounting template for marking drill holes etc, is supplied
loose with the Engine Monitor. After marking out, Kongsberg Automotive advises that
dimensions are verified by measurement, due to the limitations of the printing process.
This is especially important if the template has been photocopied.

Other mounting options:

Rear mounting KAntrak™ 2700 and 2710 displays. Users can also mount most Engine
Monitor’s displays from the rear of a panel. Users can either fabricate their own mounting
arrangements or use Kongsberg Automotive’s Rear Mounting Bracket: Part Number
900061 (see datasheet at www.www.kongsbergautomotive.com for details). Take the same
precautions as when front mounting.

Contact Kongsberg Automotive if you require a mounting template.

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19. Maintenance and Troubleshooting
No regular maintenance is required, except for cleaning the Engine Monitor lens as required
using a soft, damp cloth. Do not use abrasive materials or solvents, specifically white spirit, petrol
and acetone. Should any further attention be necessary, please contact your supplier. If you are
experiencing operating problems with the Engine Monitor, check these diagnostics:
Problem Possible solution
Unit does not power up Ensure connections to unit are correct.
Ensure power source is present.
Display is blank or black Adjust/reset lighting and contrast settings.
Ensure temperature is within operating range of the unit.
Unit bleeps at start-up and does Unit has failed self-test. Contact your Engine Monitor
not store settings supplier
Unit fails to display any data Ensure connections to unit are correct.
Ensure data source supports J1939 or J1587 message
protocol.
Unit fails to display certain Ensure the Engine Monitor supports required parameter(s)
parameter(s)/unable to select Ensure data source provides required parameter(s).
certain parameter(s)
Active alarm messages are not Ensure data source provides alarm message data in the
displayed following format: J1939 Active Diagnostic Trouble
Codes- Diagnostic Message 1 (DM1).
Stored alarm messages are not Ensure data source provides alarm message data in the
displayed following format: J1939 Active Diagnostic Trouble
Codes- Diagnostic Message 2 (DM2).

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20. The KAntrak™ Platform
The Engine Monitor software runs on Kongsberg Automotive’ KAntrak™ LCD displays. These
are rugged 110x110mm DIN-format modules with 5 soft keys, and offer a 160 x 128 pixel
display area.

This is large enough to provide great flexibility for managing the rich data available from modern
electronically controlled systems. KAntrak™ is now in its fifth generation: the latest KAntrak™
2700 family employs design-for-manufacture techniques including chip-on-tab to minimise
component count and assembly operations. The KAntrak™ 2700 series of displays employ film
supertwist nematic LCDs for visibility in direct sunlight - with backlighting.

They offer a Deutsch connector interface to the network, and protection to IP67 which covers
immersion in water up to 1 meter. Units come with 3 serial interfaces: RS-232, RS-485 (J1708),
and a CAN 2.0B port compatible with the J1939 protocol used by many manufacturers. There
are 2 variants: KAntrak™ 2700 operates over a range of -25 to +75ºC; 2710 incorporates a
heating element, supporting automotive industry requirements of -40ºC. The KAntrak™ 2710
also includes a programmable 500mA digital Output Driver.
Datasheets via: www.kongsbergautomotive.com

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21. Software Development Options for the KAntrak™
Customers have a range of options for creating user interfaces on KAntrak™:

Like a PC, a KAntrak™ needs application software to provide a useful function. The Engine
Monitor application software, written by Kongsberg Automotive, is just one example. KAntrak™
may be programmed to perform an infinite number of display, control and data logging tasks.
To help modify existing software or write new application software Kongsberg Automotive
has developed a software development kit (SDK). This is available for programming the
microcontroller used in KAntrak™ - allowing complete control of the display hardware.
Purchasers of a SDK and suitable compiler are given a number of hours of free technical support
from Kongsberg Automotive’s application engineering team - which may be used to write some or
all of the customer-specified application software; alternatively the time may be used for training,
trouble-shooting and advice.

As well as supplying and supporting the SDK, Kongsberg Automotive offers a fast-turnaround and
cost effective software development service for KAntrak™ using the same SDK. These projects
can range from something as simple as placing a customer’s logo on the splash screen, through
additional pages of data on a branded version of the Engine Monitor, to a full application with
custom user interfaces, control programs, communication protocols, etc.

If you would like to discuss the purchase of an SDK, or obtain a quote for custom application
software, please contact us. More information is available via www.kongsbergautomotive.com

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22. Glossary
CAN Controller Area Network (also referred to as CANbus); serial communications
protocol for automotive use
KAntrak™ Intelligent CAN-compatible LCD display module
FMI Failure Mode Identifier
GPS Global Positioning System
HMI Human-Machine Interface
ISO International Standard Organisation
J1939 SAE engine data protocol using CAN 2.0B
J1587 Electronic Data Interchange between Microcomputer Systems in Heavy-Duty Vehicle
Applications
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
NMEA National Marine Electronics Association; serial communications protocol for
marine use
PID Parameter Identifier
RS-232 Standard electrical interface for serial communications
RS-485 Standard differential electrical interface for serial communications
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers Inc.
SID Subsystem Identifier
Soft keys Push-button keys whose function changes according to use
SPN Suspect Parameter Number: J1939-specific fault code ID number

Note. The messages, icons, error codes etc displayed by the Engine Monitor conform to
J1939 standards wherever possible. A copy of the relevant standards documents will be
important for developers - they may be accessed and purchased via:
www.sae.org/standardsdev/groundvehicle/j1939a.htm

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23. Important Safety and Legal Information
Under no circumstances shall Kongsberg Automotive or any of its subsidiary companies accept
liability for any loss of data, income, incidental damage or consequential losses incurred as a
result of the use of the product howsoever caused when used as a monitor for electronically-
controlled engines/transmissions or other systems.
• Reproduction, transfer, distribution or storage of part or all of the contents in this document in
any form without written permission of Kongsberg Automotive is prohibited.
• Kongsberg Automotive operates a policy of continuous improvement. Kongsberg Automotive
reserves the right to alter and improve the KAntrak™ displays and the Engine Monitor software
without prior notice.
Liquid crystal safety. If the liquid crystal display (LCD) is broken, particular care must be taken
with any leaking fluid. Urgent action must be taken:
• If the LCD fluid gets onto your skin wipe immediately with a suitable cloth and wash the area
well with mild soap and water.
• If the LCD fluid gets into your eye thoroughly rinse your eye with clean water for several minutes
and then gain immediate medical assistance.
• If the LCD fluid is swallowed rinse your mouth thoroughly with clean water then drink a
substantial volume of water and make yourself vomit. Then gain immediate medical assistance.

CE EMC Directive 89/336/EE. This product has been designed to be compliant with this
directive. Compliance can only be ensured by correct installation.

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