Banks PowerPDA® Software & Installation Kit
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1. z o lt Date amp Time e Formats Graffiti 2 e Keylock Security e Sounds amp Alerts Touchscreen e Writing Area Communication Bluetooth Connection o Network VPN Personal ee 5 Select from the following 30 seconds 1 minute 2 minutes and 3 minutes This setting sets the Auto off time limit Figure 32 6 Touch the button labeled On while Charging then select either ON or OFF Figure 31 Preferences Power Auto off after v 3 minutes On while Charging v On Beam Receive v On 96803 v 7 0 19 Figure 32 Preferences Power Auto off after 30 seconds 1 minute On while Charging 2 minutes Beam Receive ETRO 20 3 0 If you select the ON setting the Banks PowerPDA will remain ON indefinitely when in the docking station with it s charging cable plugged in and NOT in the System Monitor screen Note The Banks PowerPDA will stay ON regardless if communication is lost or the ignition is switched off if not in the System Monitor screen If the OFF setting is selected the Banks PowerPDA will auto shut off at the previously selected time interval when NOT in the System Monitor screen Note The Banks PowerPDA will not auto shut off if in the System Monitor screen unless the vehicle is turned off or if communication is lost for more than 10 seconds END SECTION 7 Section 8 SYSTEM MONITORS The default2. events 6 Touch the button labeled Up to scroll up through the recorded events 7 Touch the Back button to return to the System Monitor screen END SECTION 13 Figure 50 Self Diagnostics Logged Events 4 09 29 2005 11 08 am Passed Diag 09 29 2005 11 08 am Key Cycle 09 29 2005 11 02 am Passed Diag 09 29 2005 11 01 am Key Cycle 09 29 2005 11 08 am Passed Diagnostics 96803 v 7 0 29 Section 14 RECALIBRATION FOR NON STOCK TIRE SIZES AND NON STOCK GEAR RATIOS Not available for motor homes Note The Banks PowerPDA is capable of displaying a corrected speed on the System Monitor This will improve the accuracy of performance tests if you have non stock tires sizes or gear ratios The Banks PowerPDA does not reprogram your vehicle s PCM to correct the speedometer 1 Press the center button on the 5 way navigator to take you the System Menu screen 2 Touch the button labeled More gt to move to the second screen of the System Menu 3 Next touch the Recal Tire Size button Figure 49 Note In order for the Banks PowerPDA to perform the recalibration procedure Gauge G3 or G4 must be set to monitor MPH Refer to section 10 to change Gauge G3 or G4 to read MPH 4 The Banks PowerPDA can display a corrected vehicle speed for vehicles that have non stock tires or gear ratios This procedure only needs to be performed once unless you delete and reinstal
3. parameters to choose from Specific parameters vary with vehicle application 1 Press the center button on the 5 way navigator to take you to the System Menu screen 2 Next touch the Gauge Setup button See Figure 27 3 The current gauge display will be shown in G3 and G4 Figure 38 To change the displayed parameter scroll through and select from the available parameters 4 Use the buttons labeled Up and Down to scroll through the list 5 To select the desired parameter highlight it by touching on the parameter then touch on either the G3 or G4 gauge button The respective gauge display will change accordingly 6 Press the Back button twice or the center button on the 5 way navigator to return to the System Monitor screen The System Monitor screen will now display your new G3 and G4 parameters Figure 38 Gauge Setup G3 ENG F Choose Desired Parameters ENG RPM G4 TRANS F MPH THROTTLE END SECTION 9 96803 v 7 0 23 Section 10 ON SCREEN ALERTS The On Screen Alert menu allows you to configure the volume control for alarms and the corresponding parameter to be monitored The available alerts icons can be seen in Figure 39 Note In the event an alert set point is reached an audible alarm will sound off and the Status Indicator will display an icon relative to the associated alert Figure 40 The alarm will turn off once the associated
4. see your device owner s manual 12 To select the speed you want to drive when calibrating your speedometer touch the button labeled 45 MPH 55 MPH or 65 MPH The selected button will display parenthesis around its text to denote active status The speed chosen will not affect the accuracy of the results 13 Touch Start Recal The Banks PowerPDA will return to the System Monitor and wait for your input to calculate the scaling factor 14 Accelerate the vehicle until the GPS indicates that you are traveling at the speed chosen in the previous step Ignore the speed indicated by the Banks PowerPDA and your speedometer 15 Once you have reached the predetermined speed press the center button on the 5 way navigator The Banks PowerPDA will instantly calculate the scaling factor for your vehicle speed signal Figure 54 END SECTION 14 Figure 54 Tire Size Recalibration Complete The PowerPDA should now display a corrected vehicle speed The Power PDA will multiply the vehicle speed signal by 1 000 to achieve a corrected vehicle speed Note This procedure is only as accurate as the pace vehicle s speed and your ability to drive the same n 96803 v 7 0 31 Section 15 EXITING THE BANKS POWERPDA APPLICATION 1 To exit the Banks PowerPDA application touch the Home key located on the silk screen portion of the Banks PowerPDA See Figure 1 2 Touching the Home key will exit th
5. To navigate between screens touch the More gt or lt Back buttons Further discussion of each field will be covered later in the manual END SECTION 6 Figure 28 System Menu 1 of 2 Gauge Setup System Menu 2 of 2 Self Diagnostics Max Boost EGT Recal Tire Size On Screen Alerts 18 0 Section 7 POWER SAVE SETTING The Banks PowerPDA is designed when in the System Monitor screen to turn off when the vehicle is turned off or when communication is lost with the EconoMind Tuner After communication is lost or the ignition is switched off the Banks PowerPDA will turn off in a few moments If you want to use the PowerPDA again it will have to be turned on again by pressing the power button to view the gauges The Tungsten E2 also has a user selectable power save feature that can be programmed by the user This will not effect the OFF feature when connected to the EconoMind Tuner 1 From the Tungsten E2 Home Screen Home key scroll down and locate the Prefs icon 2 Touch the Prefs icon Figure 29 3 Touch the button labeled Power to enter the edit page Figure 30 4 Touch the button labeled Auto off after See Figure 31 Figure 29 220 pm 1 46 Memos Note Pad Prefs Raw IR Rec Raw IR Tra RealPlayer 2 ca sv d ScreenShot Solitaire Tasks Web World Clock v oa 30 Preferences O General
6. Touch the System Monitor button 3 On the Choose System Monitor screen there will be three choices for display Figure 34 Choose between the Hist O Graph default Figure 35 Vertical Bar Graph Figure 36 and the Horizontal Bar Graph Figure 37 The bottom of the page Figure 34 Choose System Monitor Vert Bar Graph Hist O Graph Horiz Bar Graph Current Monitor Hist O Graph System Monitor EGT F 915 BOOST 17 ENG F 178 00 0 60 hanksg owe s 1 sn S TRANS F_137 JUS ame 8 85 8 5 Connected To Banks EconoMind 22 3 0 displays the Current Monitor Status and the lt Back button The lt Back button takes you to the previously viewed screen Select the button corresponding to the System Monitor screen that you choose to be the active screen Check the Status line to verify the correct screen is selected 4 Touch the lt Back button twice or the center button on the 5 way navigator to return to the System Monitor screen END SECTION 8 Figure 36 Vertical Bar 1500 50 1250 750 10 500 0 dual 0 oF PSI ENG F aw TRANS F 172 ic 134 Connected To Banks EconoMind Figure 37 Horizontal Graph System Monitor 6 851 PUS ee _ BOOST 9 i ENG F 8 TRANS 144 IO N Connected To Banks EconoMind Section 9 GAUGE SET UP Note There are multiple selectable
7. by the Banks PowerPDA and your speedometer Figure 51 Tire Size Recalibration 1 of 3 The PowerPDA can display a corrected vehicle speed for vehicles that have non stock tires This procedure only needs to be performed once unless you delete and reinstall the PowerPDA software or change tire size after calibration Note To reset the scaling to its original setting perform this procedure with the vehicle stopped 9 Once your speeds match press the center button on the 5 way navigator The Banks PowerPDA will instantly calculate the scaling factor for your vehicle speed signal Figure 54 GPS Method 10 Use of a GPS device to calibrate your speedometer will give the most accurate results and does not require the use of an additional vehicle Figure 52 Tire Size Recalibration 2 of 3 The procedure requires the assistance of another vehicle that will drive next to your vehicle at a specific speed You will drive the same speed as the the pace vehicle Once your speed s match exactly you will press the CENTER button on the bottom of the PDA The PDA will then calculate the proper tire scaling factor Figure 53 Tire Size Recalibration 3 of 3 What speed will the pace vehicle drive during recalibration Note The pace vehicle should drive the speed you choose Ignore what your speedometer or what the PDA displays for MPH during this process 11 Set your GPS receiver to display speed in MPH
8. motion of the vehicle The Banks PowerPDA will monitor the elapsed event until the pre selected distance or speed is reached Upon completion of the selected Performance Test the Figure 47 1 4 Mile ET 15 77 94 MPH Time 9 78 Power Level 6 Frame 48 of 78 Distance 584 0 ft Figure 48 Recall Saved Perf Test 10 21 2005 10 31 am 1 4 10 21 2005 10 30am 1 4 10 21 2005 10 27am 1 4 1 1m Confirm Delete Are you sure you want to delete the selected test Yes 28 96803 v 7 0 Banks PowerPDA will automatically display a results screen which includes elapsed time distance parameters along with a graph of EGT Boost MPH for the run Each completed Performance Test will be saved for future analysis Viewing Saved Performance Tests 4 To view a previously completed Performance Test touch the button labeled Recall Saved See Figure 44 5 Use the Up and Down buttons to select the Performance Test you want to review Figure 46 6 Touch the button labeled Open to view in detail the results of the saved Performance Test Use the lt PREV and NEXT gt buttons to move the curser one frame at a time in the displayed graph area Moving between the frames will automatically update the displayed parameter values Figure 47 7 Press Done when finished 8 For further information touch the button labeled Help on the Performance Tests scre
9. station Take care not to force this process 37 Plug the docking station s charging cable seen in Figure 23 into the charging receptacle on the lower edge of the PowerPDA Attach the PDA hub to a smooth flat surface Suitable for ease of access and viewing WARNING The charging cable on the docking station is designed to supply a constant low voltage power source 5vdc to the Banks PowerPDA and is live as long as the system s Diagnostic Port Cable is completely installed TENSION SCREW 16 96803 v 7 0 and the RJ12 connector is plugged into the docking station Although this charging cable is short and its 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 38 Route all wiring away from any pedals or other moving components Using the cable ties supplied secure the wiring under the dash 39 Double check everything to make Sure it is securely fastened and it is not near any hot or moving parts before starting engine Section 4 SOFTWARE INTRODUCTION With the key in the ON position turn the Banks PowerPDA on and click on the Banks icon Figure 25 The Banks PowerPDA software will initialize and the System Monitor screen will appear Figure 26 The default System Monitor screen shows Figure 25 Favorites HotSync 40 Set up the Banks PowerPDA according to it s instru
10. station to the EconoMind see EconoMind owners manual for details you will need to unclip the knee panel Figure 11 Pry and unclip as needed to gain enough clearance to route the cable behind the panel 6 Locate the RJ12 cable on your EconoMind wiring harness and pull enough cable through to reach the bottom of the docking station 7 Locate and remove the screw in the dash panel above the hook as shown in Figure 12 8 Remove the dash panel by gently pulling and unclipping it as needed Figure 13 96803 v 7 0 7 9 Guide the RJ12 cable through the clearance between the removed panel and the dash as shown in Figure 14 10 Looking at the back of the dash panel locate the screw for the dash plate as shown in Figure 15 This panel may be blank or contain the airbag deactivation switch Remove the screw and the plate 11 Route the RJ12 cable through the opening and connect it to the left most receptacle on the bottom of the docking station Replace the dash plate and screw Figure 16 Warning The charging cable on the docking station is designed to supply a constant low voltage power source 5VDC to the Banks PowerPDA and is live as long as the system s OBD II interface cable is completely installed and the RJ12 connector is plugged into the docking station Although this charging cable is short and its circuitry is fuse protected the user is expected to take appropriate measures to prevent sm
11. 7 Remove the fuse access panel below the steering column It is secured by four 1 4 turn plastic screws 18 Remove the smaller dash panel immediately to the right as shown in Figures 18 and 19 Unclip it by pulling in the area shown in the picture 19 Locate the RJ12 cable from your EconoMind Wiring harness and route it to the bottom of the docking station behind the panels you ve just removed Figure 15 Dodge 03 05 5 96803 v 70 11 Figure 17 Ford 03 04 Figure 18 Ford 03 04 Figure 19 Ford 03 04 12 96803 v 7 0 20 Connect the RJ12 cable to the left most receptacle on the bottom of the docking station Warning The charging cable on the docking station is designed to supply a constant low voltage power source 5VDC to the Banks PowerPDA and is live as long as the system s OBD II interface cable is completely installed and the RJ12 connector is plugged into the docking station Although this charging cable is short and its 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 21 Refit the dash panel by carefully Snapping it back into place Refit the fuse access panel using the four fasteners removed earlier Tuck any excess cable behind the panels for a clean appearance Figure 21 Ford 05 07 96803 7 0 13 22 Your docking station is now inst
12. ON CAN RESULT ii Check the 6 pin or 8 pin connection to the EconoMind Tuner s in cab harness Check for any damaged loose or broken terminals in both the male or female connector halves iii Check the connection at the OBD diagnostic port under the driver s side dash area 6 Check for any damage to the OBD Il diagnostic connector hood such as if it has become dislodged from the red connector housing iv Motorhomes Check the connection at the diagnostic port located near the engine compartment Make sure it securely connected and locked Check the EconoMind Tuner s power connection and fuse refer to the EconoMind Tuner user s manual for troubleshooting details 2 Loss of Tuner added power fueling b Check to make sure the Banks PowerPDA s Status Window is displaying Connected to Banks EconoMind indicating the Tuner is powered up and communicating properly to the Banks PowerPDA docking station If the Status Window is displaying SEARCHING For Banks EconoMind the Tuner may not have power Check the EconoMind Tuner s power connection and fuse refer to the EconoMind Tuner user s manual for troubleshooting details Check the Banks PowerPDA S Power Level Indicator for the proper setting Power Level 1 is stock vehicle power Figure 56 ECONOMIND TUNER ICON Check the Banks PowerPDA S Status Indicator for the OK icon Any EconoMind Tun
13. System Monitor screen displays the following Gauges G1 G2 G3 G4 Power level Status Indicator Hist O Graph and a Status Window See Figure 33 The top two gauge displays G1 and G2 are EGT and BOOST which cannot be changed The bottom two gauges G3 and G4 can be changed to display the available Parameters Refer to Section 9 for instructions on changing the G3 and G4 gauge displays The selectable power levels are 1 thru 6 Refer to Section 5 Changing Power Levels Below the Power Figure 33 System Monitor GAUGE 21 GAUGE G3 gt succes TRANS 123 M HIST O GRAPH 216 GAUGE G2 f BOOST 0 1 Level Indicator Is the Status Indicator When communications are established between the Banks PowerPDA EconoMind Tuner and vehicle PCM Power Control Module then an OK will be displayed In the event that an on screen alert or EconoMind malfunction is triggered the indicator will show an icon relative to the alert The lower half of the screen displays a Hist O Graph which displays a continuous graph of EGT and boost readings Hist O Graph is the name of the default System Monitor screen 7 CITI POWER LEVEL INDICATOR STATUS INDICATOR OK BOOST PSI Connected To Banks EconoMind STATUS WINDOW 96803 v 7 0 21 1 To change the System Monitor screen press the center button on the 5 way navigator This will take you to the System Menu screen 2
14. TOR CENTER BUTTON 96803 7 0 3 Section 1 CHARGING THE PDA The Palm Tungsten E2 will need to be charged for a minimum of one hour before the unit will function The Palm Tungsten E2 can be charged either by the supplied AC outlet wall charger or by the integrated charging cable in the docking station The unit will be fully charged in one to two hours After a minimum charge of one hour press the power button to turn on Figure 2 Top view the PDA Figures 1 and 2 Follow the on screen instructions to set up the Palm Tungsten E2 You will be asked for the time date time zone and that you perform an on screen stylus accuracy test See Figures 3 and 4 Once initial setup is complete the Palm Tungsten E2 will be ready for the Banks PowerPDA software installation END SECTION 1 EXPANSION SLOT POWER BUTTON Figure 3 Preferences Date amp Time Location Los Angeles RS TT TTT TTT eee 3 COCCO Done 4 96803 v 7 0 Figure 4 Preferences Touchscreen Tap the target Tap the center of each target with your stylus This aligns the touchscreen Done Section 2 INSTALLING THE BANKS POWERPDA SOFTWARE The Banks PowerPDA software Is 1 Insert the SD card into the slot on supplied on a Secure Digital SD the top
15. ace INSERT TABS INTO GROOVES SUCTION LEVER 96803 v 7 0 15 Suitable for ease of access and viewing of the PowerPDA Loosen both knobs and move the swivel suction plate and docking station to achieve desired viewing angle of the PowerPDA screen Do a test fit and note the angle necessary to achieve the correct viewing angle Note There may be a snug fit when installing the PowerPDA into the docking station Take care not to force this process 33 Tighten both knobs to lock in the position Figure 23 Note If the universal mount swivel does not move or is tight after loosening the hold down knob then remove the previously inserted docking station and slightly loosen the tension screw See Figure 24 34 Locate the alcohol swab in the kit Clean the suction cup and the mounting area and let dry With the suction lever in the up position ensure the suction cup is flat against the windshield or smooth flat surface Then push the suction lever down to secure in place Figure 24 35 Connect the Cab Harness connector to the PDA Cable Plug the RJ12 connector phone like connector at one end of the PDA Cable into one of the receptacles in the base of the PDA docking station 36 Install the Banks PowerPDA into the docking station Be sure the PowerPDA is completely seated in the docking station against the lower support bracket Note There may be a snug fit when installing the PowerPDA into the docking
16. all children and or pets from contact with any part of this system Figure 10 Dodge 03 05 8 96803 v 7 0 12 Refit the dash panel and knee panel by carefully snapping them back into place Tuck any excess cable behind it for a clean appearance 13 Your docking station is now installed and is ready for the Banks PowerPDA Install the Banks PowerPDA into the docking station Be sure the Banks PowerPDA is completely seated in the docking station against the lower support bracket Note There may be a snug fit when installing the Banks PowerPDA into the docking station Take care not to force this process 14 Plug the docking station s charging cable into the charging receptacle on the lower edge of the Banks PowerPDA Dodge 03 05 Skip to Section 4 FORD 03 04 15 Locate the self drilling screw supplied in your Kit 16 Install the screw through the large access hole in the bottom of the docking station Doing this will put a 96803 v 7 0 9 permanent hole in the dashboard panel Be certain of the location of the docking station before installing the screw Note The docking station must be connected to the previously installed Banks PowerPDA compatible EconoMind Tuner via a RJ12 cable simular to telephone connector If your EconoMind Tuner is not installed refer to the EconoMind Tuner owner s manual to install the Tuner before proceeding Figure 13 Dodge 03 05 10 96803 v 7 0 1
17. alled and is ready for the Banks PowerPDA Install the Banks PowerPDA into the docking station Be sure the Banks PowerPDA is completely seated in the docking station against the lower support bracket Note There may be a snug fit when installing the Banks PowerPDA into the docking station Take care not to force this process 23 Plug the docking station s charging cable into the charging receptacle on the lower edge of the Banks PowerPDA Ford 03 04 Skip to Section 4 FORD 05 07 Note The docking station must be connected to the previously installed Banks PowerPDA compatible EconoMind Tuner via a RJ12 cable If your EconoMind Tuner is not installed Figure 22 Ford 05 07 14 96803 v 7 0 refer to the EconoMind Tuner owner s manual to install the Tuner before proceeding 24 Remove the fuse access panel below the steering column by pulling on it with the handles as shown in Figure 21 25 Remove the smaller dash panel immediately to the right as shown in Figure 22 Unclip it by pulling in the area shown in the picture 26 Locate the RJ12 cable from your EconoMind wiring harness and route it to the bottom of the docking station behind the panels you ve just removed 27 Connect the RJ12 cable to the left most receptacle on the bottom of the docking station Warning The charging cable on the docking station is designed to supply a constant low voltage power source 5VDC to the Banks P
18. ctions WARNING The PDA may be susceptible to damage as a result of extended exposure to sunlight heat or extreme cold It is highly recommended that the PDA be removed from its mounting location if the vehicle will be subjected to high concentrations of sunlight heat or cold for an extended period of time Gale Banks Engineering is not responsible for damage to PDA s resulting from exposure conditions END SECTION 3 the following four Gauges Power Level EconoMind Tuner Status Hist O Graph and a status window The System Monitor is the Banks PowerPDA S main screen END SECTION 4 Figure 26 System Monitor 6 276 RIA 800510 MT Connected To Banks EconoMind 96803 v 7 0 17 Section 5 CHANGING POWER LEVELS To change between power levels use the 5 way navigator button Figure 1 1 Press the navigator button up to increase the displayed power level 2 Press the navigator button down to decrease the displayed power level Section 6 SYSTEM MENU 1 Press the center button on the 5 way navigator to move to the System Menu The two System Menu screens have ten labeled touch screen buttons See Figures 27 and 28 Figure 27 Note The selectable power levels are 1 thru 6 Level 1 produces stock power and level 6 produces the maximum power The selection of a power level can be done with the vehicle on off when the Banks PowerPDA is on or while driving END SECTION 5 2
19. e Banks Application and take you to the Tungsten E2 main screen Figure 55 3 On the main screen you will see icons of installed programs Touching the Banks icon will re open the Banks PowerPDA application END SECTION 15 Section 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 1 Loss of communication Banks PowerPDA Status Window displays SEARCHING For Banks EconoMind a Make sure the vehicle ignition key is ON b Make sure the Banks PowerPDA is fully seated in the docking station c Make sure the infrared emitter detector lenses on the docking station are not obstructed by excessive dust dirt etc or damaged These lenses are visible from the front of the docking station immediately above and behind the top edge of Banks PowerPDA 0 Check the OBD Interface Cable I Check the RJ12 cable connection at the docking station Remove the RJ12 cable connector from the docking station and inspect the 6 contacts inside the docking station s left most RJ12 cable 32 96803 v 7 0 Figure 55 n D Q a Favorites HotSyn receptacle If these contacts are damaged or bent either of the other two RJ12 cable receptacles can be used instead AS LONG AS NONE OF THE CONTACTS INSIDE ANY OF THE RJ12 CABLE RECEPTACLES ARE SHORTED TOGETHER DO NOT INSERT ANY METALLIC OBJECT SCREWDRIVER ETC INTO ANY OF THE UN USED RJ12 CABLE RECEPTACLES WHILE THE RJ12 cable IS INSTALLED DAMAGE TO THE DOCKING STATI
20. e factory Prior to removing the protective liner from the tape test fit the unit on the dash as indicated in the appropriate photo Refer to the figure list above for vehicle specific mounting locations The docking station will fit the dash contours only where shown in the photos Note In cold climates best results will be obtained if the vehicle s heater is run to bring the inside temperature up to room temperature at least 68 F 3 After test fitting remove the liner from the adhesive tape on the back of the docking station 4 Carefully align and secure the docking station to the dash in the same location as it was test fit Press the docking station firmly against the dash for one minute to ensure good adhesion Vehicle specific instructions follow For Dodge 03 05 proceed to step 5 For Ford 03 04 proceed to step 15 For Ford 05 07 proceed to step 24 For Chevy GMC 01 08 LMM Ford 08 09 Dodge 06 07 Cummins Motor Home 03 06 proceed to step 31 Proceed to Section 4 after Mounting and connecting PowerPDA DODGE 03 05 Note The docking station must be connected to the previously installed Banks PowerPDA compatible EconoMind Tuner via a RJ12 cable similar to telephone connector If your EconoMind Tuner is not installed refer to the EconoMind Tuner owner s manual to install the Tuner before proceeding 5 To route the RJ12 cable connecting the docking
21. ed to step 5 26 96803 v 7 0 Clearing Engine Diagnostic Codes 5 After checking for and reviewing any diagnostic codes touch Clear Codes to erase them from the vehicle PCM If multiple codes are present they will all be cleared Note On Dodge vehicles and motorhomes the ignition key must be in the On Run position but the engine must NOT be running If the engine is running Banks PowerPDA will display a pop up message instructing you to check the ignition key is in the ON position 6 Press Check For Codes again to verify the engine codes were erased Some status monitor codes require a certain amount of engine run time in order to be cleared i e P1000 on Ford 7 if diagnostic codes re occur on your vehicle you should investigate the underlying problem to correct it END SECTION 11 Figure 43 OBDII Codes Codes Status Done No Codes Present Check For Codes Clear Codes e Section 12 PERFORMANCE TESTING Not available for motorhomes Note For the Banks PowerPDA to do performance testing Gauge G3 or G4 must be set to monitor MPH Refer to section 10 to change Gauge G3 or G4 to read MPH If a performance test is selected without either gauge G3 or G4 displaying MPH a pop up window will appear For any of the performance tests to be accurate the vehicle must not be moving at the start of the test The recommended method of setting up a Performance Test is as foll
22. en 9 Touch the button labeled Back to return to the System Monitor screen Deleting Saved Performance Tests 10 To delete a previously saved Performance Test highlight the saved test you wish to delete and touch the button labeled Delete 11 A pop up window labeled Confirm Delete will ask you to confirm the deletion of the test Figure 48 12 Touch the button labeled Yes to confirm or No to decline END SECTION 12 Section 13 SELF DIAGNOSTICS 1 Press the center button on the 5 way navigator to take you the System Menu screen 2 Touch the button labeled More gt to move to the second screen of the System Menu 3 Next touch the Self Diagnostics button Figure 49 4 The Self Diagnostics screen displays a log of diagnostic events related to the EconoMind Tuner Figure 50 The Logged Events list takes a moment to update each time this screen is opened as indicated by a slight flickering of the list Once Figure 49 System Menu 2 of 2 Self Diagnostics Max Boost EGT Recal Tire Size the list is updated the most current event will appear at the top of the list Each event has on associated time stamp 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 5 Touch the button labeled Down to scroll down through the recorded
23. er fault will be indicated by the Banks Engine icon Figure 61 and its cause can be investigated by going to the Self Diagnostics screen and scrolling through the list of logged Tuner events Check for vehicle engine diagnostic codes by going to the Banks PowerPDA s OBDII Codes screen and touching Check for Codes If any diagnostic codes are present troubleshoot repair the cause Once the cause is properly remedied touch Clear 5 and then Check for Codes again to verify the problem is fixed the engine code should not re appear Re verify the EconoMind Tuning parameters to make sure the loss of added fueling is not caused by improper settings of these parameters Pressing Restore All will set the EconoMind Tuner back to factory defaults Refer to the EconoMind Tuner user s manual for further troubleshooting details END SECTION 16 96803 v 7 0 33 Gale Banks Engineering 546 Duggan Avenue e Azusa CA 91702 626 969 9600 Fax 626 334 1743 Product Information amp Sales 800 438 7693 bankspower com
24. l the Banks PowerPDA software or change tire size or gear ratios after calibration Note To reset the scaling to its original setting perform this procedure with the vehicle stopped MPH 0 Touch the button labeled Next gt Figure 51 Note To calibrate your speedometer using a pace vehicle proceed to step 5 To use a GPS device proceed to step 10 Pace Vehicle Method 5 This procedure requires the assistance of another vehicle that will drive next to your vehicle at a specific speed You will drive the same 30 96803 v 7 0 speed as the pace vehicle Once your speeds match exactly you will press the CENTER button on the 5 way navigator The Banks PowerPDA will then calculate the proper tire scaling factor Touch the button labeled Next gt Figure 52 6 What speed will the pace vehicle drive during recalibration Touch the button labeled 45 MPH 55 MPH or 65MPH The selected button will display parenthesis around its text to denote active status Figure 53 Note The pace vehicle should drive the speed you choose Ignore what your speedometer or what the Banks PowerPDA displays for MPH during this process 7 Touch Start Recal The Banks PowerPDA will return to the System Monitor and wait for your input to calculate the scaling factor 8 Accelerate the vehicle until your speed matches the pace vehicle s speed as closely as possible Ignore the speed indicated
25. n menu in the upper right hand corner of the screen Touch the button labeled All The Banks PowerPDA software is now installed You may now remove the SD Card from its slot 5 To start the Banks PowerPDA software touch the icon called Banks See Figure 9 END SECTION 2 6 96803 v 7 0 Favorites HotSyn Section 3 MOUNTING THE DOCKING STATION AND CONNECTING THE BANKS POWERPDA This system has been designed for use with the Palm Tungsten E2 PDA Warning The PDA may be susceptible to damage as a result of extended exposure to sunlight heat or extreme cold It is highly recommended that the PDA be removed from its mounting location if the vehicle will be subjected to high concentrations of sunlight heat or cold for an extended period of time Gale Banks Engineering is not responsible for damage to PDAS resulting from exposure conditions Locate the docking station in your kit The mounting location of the docking Station is vehicle specific except for certain models that use the universal mounts Make sure to do a dry pre fit before permanently mounting For mounting locations refer to the following figures Ford 03 04 Figure 17 Ford 05 07 Figure 20 Dodge 03 05 Figure 10 1 Clean mounting area with isopropyl alcohol or similar residue free cleaning agent to prepare the surface for the adhesive tape 2 The docking station has adhesive tape applied to it at th
26. of the Palm Tungsten E2 media card The software should be installed on the Palm Tungsten E2 Note the contents of the SD card and run from main memory You can should appear on the screen The use the additional space on the SD Banks name See Figure 7 card to store music photos and other 2 Press the Menu key on the bottom data Refer to your device instruction of the Palm Tungsten E2 beneath manual for using SD cards to store the Home key Then select Copy data You should leave a copy of the Figure 5 Banks PowerPDA software on the SD card as a backup for future reference Figure 5 Figure 7 oprions Copy From v MC Card To Device 5 5M Free Banks PA 1 11 lt BitsNbyteslib 7K Figure 6 Figure 8 Copy From v Device Copy From v To W Card To Device 59M Free 5 5M Free Quick Tour BitsNbyteslib CardEngine Library Dial EricssonT 39m HTTP Library Copying Banks to Device 96803 v 7 0 5 3 In the Copy From drop down menu select Card See Figure 6 The Copy To selection will automatically change to Device Figure 7 Select on the Banks name if it is not already selected or there is more than One item in the list Touch the Copy button Figure 8 A dialog box will appear indicating the Palm Tungsten E2 is copying the software from the SD card Once completed press the Done button 4 Select the drop dow
27. owerPDA and is live as long as the system s OBD II interface cable is completely installed and the RJ12 connector is plugged into the docking station Although this charging cable is short and its 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 28 Refit the dash panel by carefully Snapping it back into place Refit the fuse access panel and tuck any excess cable behind the panels for a clean appearance 29 Your docking station is now installed and is ready for the Banks PowerPDA Install the Banks PowerPDA into the docking station Be sure the Banks PowerPDA is completely seated in the docking Station against the lower support bracket Figure 23 Note There may be a snug fit when installing the Banks PowerPDA into the docking station Take care not to force this process 30 Plug the docking station s charging cable into the charging receptacle on the lower edge of the Banks PowerPDA Ford 05 07 Skip to Section 4 Universal Mount Chevy GMC 01 08 LB7 LMM Ford 08 09 Power Stroke Dodge 06 07 Cummins Cummins Motor Home 03 06 31 Locate the universal mount and docking station in your kit Interlock the docking station to the universal mount by inserting and sliding the universal mount tabs into the docking station grooves See Figure 23 32 Find a smooth flat surf
28. ows a Engine on Banks PowerPDA on transmission gear in park b Foot firmly on brake select drive gear c Select the desired Performance Test d Banks PowerPDA is armed and ready for testing e Test begins once vehicle motion is detected Setting up for Performance Testing 1 Press the center button on the 5 way navigator to take you the System Menu screen Figure 44 1 8 Mile ET 0 60 MPH Test 1 4 Mile ET Recall Saved 2 Next touch the Perf Tests button 3 Select the desired performance test by touching the appropriate button The three tests to choose from are 8 mile ET Va mile ET and 0 60 MPH Test Figure 44 Note After selecting the desired test the Banks PowerPDA will immediately arm itself and wait for vehicle motion to begin recording To ensure accuracy the vehicle should be completely stopped when selecting the test Figure 45 System Monitor EGT F 344 Boost ENGRPM 51 0 1500 1000 500 PERFORMANCE TEST ARMED Figure 46 Recall Saved Perf Test 10 21 2005 10 27 am 1 4 10 21 2005 10 23 am 0 60 10 21 2005 10 22 am 0 60 10 21 2005 10 21 am 1 8 96803 v 7 0 27 After choosing the desired Performance Test the Banks PowerPDA will acknowledge by displaying Performance Test Armed in the Status Window on the System Monitor screen Figure 45 Banks PowerPDA will begin the Performance Test once it detects
29. parameter is below its alert set point The Status Indicator will then return to OK 1 Press the center button on the 5 way navigator to take you to the System Menu screen 2 Next touch the On Screen Alerts button 3 On the Set Volume for Alerts screen touch the desired sound level to set the alarm level See Figure 41 4 Touch the Next button to move to the On Screen Alerts screen Figure 42 This selection allows you to set the value at which the alert will occur Figure 39 EXHAUST GAS TEMP ENGINE COOLANT TEMP ENGINE OIL TEMP TRANSMISSION TEMP ECONOMIND TUNER FAULT 24 96803 v 7 0 Figure 40 System Monitor 1152 eee EGT F BOOST 5 x 9 500 HIGH TRANSMISSION TEMP 234 based on exhaust gas temperature The selection range is 1100 to 1700 The default value is 1450 Note This is an alert only The EconoMind is calibrated to begin de fueling when 1350 is reached regardless of the Alert Setting Screen 1 of the On Screen Alerts menu edits the Exhaust Gas Temperature Alert Set Point Figure 41 Set Volume for Alerts Current Yolume Medium Figure 42 On Screen Alerts 1of 4 Exhaust Gas Temperature Alert Set Point 1450 F 1100 1700 Saved Setting Increase Decrease 5 Touch the Increase button to increase the temperature set point 6 Touch the Decrease button to decrease
30. s Section 6 18 System Menu Section 7 19 Power Save Setting Section 8_ 21 System Monitors Section 9 23 Gauge Set Up Section 10 24 On Screen Alerts Section 11 26 Checking and Clearing Engine Diagnostic Codes Section 12 27 Performance Testing Section 13 29 Self Diagnostics Section 14 30 Recalibration for Non Stock Tire Sizes and Non Stock Gear Ratios Section 15 32 Exiting the Banks PowerPDA Application Section 16 32 Troubleshooting Introduction The Banks PowerPDA is a versatile boost and EGT values Performance touch screen interface to the runs are automatically stored for later EconoMind Tuner and your vehicle retrieval with a time and date stamp With the push of a button you can With The Banks PowerPDA you can change power levels on the fly It also scan and clear engine diagnostic displays four engine functions at a codes It gives you the endless time two of which are user selectable functionality of a Palm over a dozen to choose from It will E2 PDA and fits in a custom docking clock your 0 60 mph 1s mile and 1 4 station using infrared wireless mile performance runs not available connectivity on motorhomes and record peak Figure 1 Front view 5 WAY NAVIGA
31. the temperature set point The increments are set at 25 degrees 7 Touch the Save button to save the setting 8 Touch the Next button to edit the next parameter Follow the same procedure listed above for the remaining alerts 9 Touch the Done button to return to the System Menu 10 Touch the Back button to return to the System Monitor screen END SECTION 10 96803 v 7 0 25 Section 11 CHECKING AND CLEARING ENGINE DIAGNOSTIC CODES Checking for Engine Diagnostic Codes 1 Press the center button on the 5 way navigator to take you the System Menu screen 2 Next touch the OBD Il button 3 With the ignition in the on run position or with the engine running touch the button labeled Codes See Figure 43 Note On Dodge vehicles and motorhomes the ignition key must be in the On Run position but the engine must NOT be running If the engine is running Banks PowerPDA will display a pop up message instructing you to check the ignition key is in the ON position The Banks PowerPDA will check for vehicle diagnostic codes and display either the error code with a brief description of the code or the message Done No Codes Present For a full description of the code highlight the code and a window will pop up with a detailed explanation 4 To return to the System Menu touch lt Back If diagnostics were found and you would like to clear them proce
32. with Installation Instructions gy A SMe i Banks PowerPDA Software amp Installation Kit For use with EconoMind Tuners For use with Palm Tungsten E2 only 2001 2008 Chevy GMC Duramax 2003 2007 Dodge Cummins 2003 2009 Ford Power Stroke 2003 2006 5 9L Cummins ISB Class A Motorhome THIS MANUAL IS FOR USE WITH SYSTEMS 61100 61104 61108 61112 63771 63776 FOR POWERPDA SOFTWARE V1 8 Gale Banks Engineering 546 Duggan Avenue e Azusa CA 91702 626 969 9600 Fax 626 334 1743 Product Information amp Sales 800 438 7693 bankspower com 2009 Gale Banks Engineering 4 20 09 PN 96803 v 7 0 Warning The PDA may be susceptible to damage as a result of extended exposure to sunlight heat or extreme cold It is highly recommended that the PDA be removed from its mounting location if the vehicle will be subjected to high concentrations of sunlight heat or cold for an extended period of time Gale Banks Engineering is not responsible for damage to PDAs resulting from exposure conditions 2 96803 v 7 0 Table of Contents Introduction 3 Section 1 4 Charging the PDA Section 2 5 Installing the Banks PowerPDA Software Section 3 7 Mounting the Docking Station and Connecting the Banks PowerPDA Section 4 17 Software Introduction Section 5 18 Changing Power Level
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