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Farringdon RCA5 Series User Manual

Farringdon RCA5 Series
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The RCA50 Series of Tachometers
Installation and Operating Instructions
Revision 8

Questions and Answers:

Farringdon RCA5 Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFarringdon
ModelRCA5 Series
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Outline Specification

Technical specifications for the RCA50 Series tachometers, including voltage, pulse, current, and accuracy.

Fitting Your Tachometer

Mounting the Tachometer

Instructions for physically installing the tachometer, covering diameter, depth, and clamping methods.

Connecting the Tachometer

Detailed wiring instructions for connecting the tachometer's flying leads to the vehicle's electrical system.

Push Button Installation

Guidance on mounting and using the push button for setup and reset functions.

Shift Light Installation

Instructions for fitting and positioning the shift lights.

Setting Up Your Tachometer

Using the Push Button for Setup

How to use the push button to navigate settings, increase/decrease values, and confirm choices.

Setting Number of Cylinders

Procedure to set the number of engine cylinders for accurate RPM calculation.

Configuring Operating Modes

Selecting the desired mode, including tell-tale and chronometric operation settings.

Adjusting Trigger Pulse Filter

How to set the trigger pulse filter to ensure reliable signal reception from the engine.

Setting Shift Light RPM

Configuring the RPM points at which the shift lights will illuminate.

Resetting the Tell-Tale

Steps to reset the tell-tale hand to zero or its last recorded maximum.

The Filter Unit

Purpose of the Filter Unit

Explains the function of the filter unit in cleaning ignition signals for older tachometers.

Filter Unit Fitting Instructions

Step-by-step guide for physically connecting the filter unit to the tachometer and vehicle.

Filter Unit Commissioning

Procedures for testing and verifying the correct operation of the filter unit.

Troubleshooting

Tacho Hands Not Moving

Diagnosing and fixing issues where the tachometer hands do not move on power-up.

Tacho Shows No RPM

Identifying causes and solutions for the tachometer displaying zero RPM.

Incorrect RPM Reading

Troubleshooting steps for when the tachometer displays an inaccurate RPM.

Main Hand Drops to Zero

Addressing the issue where the main tachometer hand drops to zero at higher RPMs.

Unsteady Main Hand

Solutions for an unsteady or fluctuating main tachometer needle.

Shift Lights Not Working

Checking wiring and settings to resolve issues with non-functional shift lights.