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Table of Contents

Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the UltraGauge Blue and is the answer not in the manual?

Summary

Warnings

Installation Warnings

Warnings related to mounting devices in vehicles, avoiding distractions, and airbag interference.

Operation Warnings

Warnings about operating the mobile application while driving and avoiding distractions.

Liability

Disclaimer regarding the use of UltraGauge Blue at the user's own risk.

Battery Warning

Information that the UltraGauge Blue Adapter contains no batteries.

NOTICES

Windshield Mounting Legal Notice

Legal notice about checking state/local laws for windshield mounting of devices.

FCC Compliance

Statement regarding the UltraGauge Blue's compliance with FCC rules and RF exposure.

Rights and Obligations

Outlines restrictions on copying, transferring, or disassembling the software and artwork.

Limited Warranty

Details the one-year warranty, exclusions, and procedures for service requests.

Updates

Information about receiving free updates for the mobile application and adapter.

Overview

Definition of Terms

Defines key terms like Engine Control Unit, Title Bar, UltraGauge Blue, and Adapter.

Box Contents

Lists the components included in the UltraGauge Blue package, such as the OBDII Adapter.

UltraGauge Features

Gauges

Lists features related to selectable gauges, including English/Metric, battery voltage, and sensors.

Gauge Configuration

Details gauge pages, number of gauges per page, and customization options.

Alarms

Describes configurable alarms, including low/high, trouble codes, and audible/visual alerts.

Trouble Codes;Check Engine Light;Readiness

Covers viewing/clearing trouble codes and check engine light status.

Installation

Install UltraGauge Blue Mobile Application

Instructions for installing the mobile application.

Install UltraGauge Blue Adapter

Instructions for physically installing the OBDII adapter into the vehicle.

Connect via Bluetooth

Steps for pairing the mobile device with the UltraGauge Blue adapter via Bluetooth.

Optional: Mount Mobile Device in Vehicle

Choose method of mounting

Describes selecting a mounting method for the mobile device.

Install the mount

Instructions for installing the chosen mobile device mount.

Attach Mobile Device to the mount

Steps for securing the mobile device to the installed mount.

Starting the UltraGauge Blue Mobile Application

Setup Considerations

English versus Metric Units

Explanation of how units are handled and displayed in UltraGauge.

Ignition on;off Detection

Details the different modes for detecting ignition status and powering the device.

Mileage Gauges

Discusses how mileage gauges are calculated and potential inaccuracies.

Impaired or odd behavior of vehicle systems

Guidance on troubleshooting vehicle issues potentially related to UltraGauge.

MPG Accuracy

Information on calibrating MPG for accurate readings, especially for diesel and MAP vehicles.

Alarms

Overview of alarm settings and configuration options.

Enhanced and Safe mode Gauge Discovery

Explanation of gauge discovery modes and how to select them.

Injector Cutoff Detection

UltraGauge Blue Use in Multiple Vehicles

How it works

Explains the process of how the adapter identifies and stores data for different vehicles.

UltraGauge Blue Mobile Application Use in Multiple Vehicles

Details how the app manages data for multiple vehicles.

If Things Go Wrong

Guidance on resetting and troubleshooting when issues arise.

Operation

LED Operation

Describes the function and meaning of the different LEDs on the UltraGauge Blue adapter.

Button Operation

Details the functions of the multi-function button on the adapter.

UltraGauge Screens

Main Gauge Screen

Introduction to the primary screen for accessing all functions.

Reset;Refuel Actions

Overview of screens for resetting trip data and fuel-related gauges.

Check Engine;Readiness

Accessing screens for viewing and clearing trouble codes and readiness status.

View Logs

Introduction to the logging features for troubleshooting and history.

Tweak Gauges

Overview of screens for customizing gauge appearance and placement.

Settings

Introduction to the main settings menu for device configuration.

Custom Gauges

Overview of the feature for creating and managing custom gauges.

Color Palette

Mentions the color palette feature, specific to Apple devices.

Gauge Screen

Direct Access

Describes quick access to frequent tasks directly from the main screen.

One Click Away Access

Details quick tasks accessible from the screen's title bar.

Navigation Access

Explains how to navigate to other features via the menu icon.

Add New Gauge

Analog

Description of the Analog gauge type and its visual representation.

Digital

Description of the Digital gauge type and its display format.

Graph

Description of the Graph gauge type and its visual representation.

Alert Icon

Description of the Alert Icon gauge type and its threshold-based alerts.

Modify a Gauge

Via Gestures

Explains how to modify gauges using touch gestures like pinching and dragging.

Via Edit Menu

Describes accessing the edit menu for fine-tuning gauge properties.

One Click Away Access

View list of all active Alarms

Displaying a list of currently triggered alarms.

Rest Trip information (including Fuel tank fill-up)

Resetting trip data and fuel-related logs.

Connection Information

UltraGauge Blue OBDII Adapter:

Displays adapter connection status and MAC address.

UltraGauge Blue:

Describes the Bluetooth connection status between the app and adapter.

Protocols:

Lists supported OBDII protocols and their corresponding manufacturers.

Alarm Status

Reset Trip Gauges

Reset Trip Gauges:

Resets various trip-related data like average fuel, speed, and distance.

Set Fuel Tank Filled Up (Manual Mode;Auto-Fill Mode only):

Informs UltraGauge when the fuel tank is filled.

Set Fuel Cost:

Allows setting the cost of fuel for trip cost calculations.

Vehicle Information

Gauges

Details for various vehicle parameters like Name, Year, VIN, Make, Model, and more.

MPG Sensor:

Version:

Delete VIN info from WWW

Upload VIN info to WWW

Stores current VIN information to the internet.

Download VIN info from WWW

Retrieves vehicle manufacturing information based on VIN.

Reset;Refuel Actions

Reset Oil Gauges

Resets oil distance and run time gauges to zero.

Reset Service Gauges

Resets service distance and run time gauges to zero.

Reset Run time (General)

Resets general run time, average speed, and average MPG.

Reset Average Speed (General)

Resets the general average speed gauge to zero.

Reset Average MPG (General)

Resets the general average MPG/KPH gauge to zero.

Partial Tank Fill-up (Manual Mode only)

Records partial fuel additions to the tank.

Empty Fuel Tank (Manual Mode only)

Check Engine;Readiness

Clear Check Engine Light:

Turns off the check engine light and clears all trouble codes.

Pending Trouble Codes:

Displays pending trouble codes discovered by the vehicle's ECU.

Trouble Codes:

Lists confirmed diagnostic trouble codes with descriptions.

Readiness

UltraGauge Status Display

Shows readiness status for current cycle and since last cleared codes.

Gas Engine

Catalyst:

Monitors the condition of the Catalytic Converters.

Heated Catalyst:

Monitors the condition of the electrical heaters for catalytic converters.

Evaporative System:

Monitors the system collecting fuel vapor.

Secondary Air System:

Monitors the system injecting air to aid fuel combustion.

AC System

Monitors the Air Conditioning system, often irrelevant for modern vehicles.

Oxygen Sensor:

Monitors the operation of the vehicle's oxygen sensors.

Oxygen Sensor Heater:

Ensures the operation of the O2 sensor's heating element.

EGR;Variable Valve Timing:

Monitors the Exhaust Gas Recirculator system.

Diesel Engine

NHMC Catalyst:

Monitors the conversion of Hydrocarbons and Carbon Monoxide.

NOx;SCR After treament

Monitors NOx conversion and SCR catalyst performance.

Misfire:

Monitors the Evaporative System for fuel vapor collection.

Boost Pressure:

Monitors the Boost Pressure Control System.

AC System

Monitors the Air Conditioning system, rarely supported for diesel.

Exhaust Gas Sensor:

Monitors O2 and/or NOx Sensors.

PM Filter:

Monitors the Particulate Matter Filter.

EGR;Variable Valve Timing:

Monitors the Exhaust Gas Recirculation system.

View Logs

ugAlarm

Tracks history of alarms that have occurred.

ugLog

Provides a log of general UltraGauge operation for troubleshooting.

ugDebug

Provides detailed information about data tracking and general operation.

Clear Log

Email Log

Set Log Level

Tweak Gauges

Factory Default Gauges

Settings

UltraGauge Settings

Accesses application-specific settings like version and discovery modes.

Enable Bluetooth when App starts

Automatically enables/disables Bluetooth for Android when app starts/exits.

Trouble Code search URL

Sets the URL used for searching trouble code descriptions online.

Force OBDII Protocol

Update Blue Adapter

Update Procedure:

Step-by-step guide for updating the adapter firmware.

Restore factory default settings

Vehicle Settings

Force MPG Sensor

Forces UltraGauge to use MAF or MAP sensor for fuel usage calculation.

VE Enable (MAP only)

VE RPM (MAP only)

Injector Cutoff

Vehicle Calibration

Calibrate MPG;Fuel

Reset MPG;Fuel CAL

Calibrate Distance

Reset Distance CAL

Set Max Engine Torque

Set Engine Efficiency

Power On Detection

Bat High Threshold

Battery Drain

Power off Detect mode

Bat Low Threshold

Power off retries

Fuel Settings

Fuel Level Detection

Automatically determines if the vehicle supports a fuel level sensor.

Auto-Fill Thresholds

Estimate Fuel Level

Alarm Settings

Enable;Disable Alarm Sound

Option to mute the audible alarm siren.

Enable;Disable All Alarms

Factory Default Alarms

Custom Gauge List

Manufacturer Gauges

Downloads known manufacturer-specific gauges based on vehicle info.

Custom Gauges

Allows users to create and manage their own custom gauges.

Manufacturer Gauges

Custom Gauges

UltraGauge Settings

Version

Displays the UltraGauge Application and Adapter version numbers.

Air Flow Gauges

Mass Airflow

Displays the raw un-calibrated sensor output of air into the intake manifold.

Mass Air Flow 2

Displays the calibrated version of airflow used for MPG calculation.

Distance Gauges

Distance To Empty (DTE)

Estimates the number of miles remaining before the fuel tank is empty.

Oil Distance

Tracks the miles since the last oil change.

Time Since Ignition Start

Service Distance

Time To Empty (TTE)

Efficiency Gauges

Closed;Open Loop Detection

Indicates the state of the vehicle's fuel mixture control system.

Instantaneous Fuel;Hour

Provides the real-time measure of fuel consumption per hour.

Instantaneous Fuel Efficiency

Displays MPG, KPL, and L/100km efficiency values.

Volumetric Efficiency (MAP vehicles only)

Measures how fully cylinders fill with fuel/air mixture.

Fuel Gauges

Fuel Level %

Shows the raw output of the fuel tank level sensor, averaged.

Fuel Level

Indicates the number of remaining gallons/liters in the fuel tank.

Fuel Trim

General Trip Gauges

Trip Gauges

General trip data saved each time ignition is switched off.

Average Fuel

Average fuel economy based on trip fuel used and distance.

Fuel rate

Average fuel rate since last reset.

Average L;100 km

Average fuel economy based on trip fuel used and distance.

Average speed

Average speed accumulated since trip reset.

Distance

Distance traveled since trip reset.

Fuel Cost

Amount of dollars spent on fuel since trip reset.

Fuel Used

Fuel used since trip reset.

Run Time

Timer for engine run time in hours and minutes since trip reset.

Miscellaneous Gauges

Throttle Position

Percentage of throttle opening based on sensor output.

Load absolute %

Alternative to '% Engine Load', correlated to Brake Torque.

Accelerator Pedal Position

Percentage of accelerator pedal depression.

UltraGauge Battery Voltage

Measures vehicle battery voltage via the OBDII connector.

Horsepower 1

Derived from ECU and maximum torque, requires torque configuration.

Horsepower 2

% Engine Load

Throttle Position Commanded

ECU Battery Voltage

Distance Since Trouble Codes Cleared

EGR Error

EGR Commanded

Evaporative Purge

AFR Commanded ratio

Relative Throttle Position %

Ignition Timing Advance

Torque 1

Torque 2

Oxygen Gauges

O2 Sensor Voltage

Raw output from the O2 sensor, indicating fuel mixture richness/leanness.

Wide O2 Sensor Output lambda & AFR

Pressure Gauges

Barometric Pressure

Measures atmospheric pressure.

Boost Pressure

Evaporative Vapor Pressure

Fuel Pressure

Fuel Pressure (Diesel)

Intake Pressure (MAP)

Short Trip Gauges

Short Trip Gauges

All short trip gauges are zeroed each time the ignition is switched from RUN to OFF.

Average Fuel

Average fuel economy based on trip fuel used and distance.

Fuel rate

Average fuel rate since last reset.

Average L;100 km

Average fuel economy based on trip fuel used and distance.

Average speed

Average speed accumulated since trip reset.

Distance

Distance traveled since trip reset.

Fuel Cost

Amount of dollars spent on fuel since trip reset.

Fuel Used

Fuel used since trip reset.

Run Time

Timer for engine run time in hours and minutes since trip reset.

Speed Gauges

RPM

Rotations per minute of the engine crankshaft.

MPH;KPH

Temperature Gauges

Ambient Air Temperature

Outside ambient air temperature.

Catalytic Converter Temperature

Temperature of the catalytic converter.

Engine Coolant Temperature

Engine coolant temperature or cylinder head temperature.

Engine Oil Temperature

The engine Oil temperature (EOT).

Intake Air Temperature

Temperature of the air in the intake manifold.

UltraGauge Temperature

Internal temperature of UltraGauge.

Trip Gauges

Trip Gauges

General trip data saved each time ignition is switched off.

Average Fuel

Average fuel economy based on trip fuel used and distance.

Fuel rate

Average fuel rate since last reset.

Average L;100 km

Average fuel economy based on trip fuel used and distance.

Average speed

Average speed accumulated since trip reset.

Distance

Distance traveled since trip reset.

Fuel Cost

Amount of dollars spent on fuel since trip reset.

Fuel Used

Fuel used since trip reset.

Run Time

Timer for engine run time in hours and minutes since trip reset.

Troubleshooting Gauges

Distance with Check Engine Light on

Distance traveled since the Check Engine Light illuminated.

PIDs on Write Queue

Counter for writes queued for UltraGauge Blue Mobile.

Pending Trouble Codes

Number of pending diagnostic trouble codes.

Trouble Codes

Number of confirmed diagnostic trouble codes.

UG Round Trip

Counter for commands processed per second.

Warm-ups Since Trouble Codes Cleared

Counts engine warm-ups after trouble codes cleared.

Appendix B: Miscellaneous

Units of Measure

Lists common units used for displayed gauges.

Using UltraGauge on more than one vehicle.

Guidance for using UltraGauge with multiple vehicles.

Troubleshooting

Lists resources for addressing questions and problems.

Update Blue Adapter

Update Procedure:

Step-by-step guide for updating the adapter firmware.

Appendix C: Adapter Specifications

Voltage Range

Specifies the operating voltage range for the adapter.

Interface

States the adapter uses an OBDII compliant interface.

Protocols supported

Lists all OBDII protocols the adapter supports.

Operating temperature Range

Defines the adapter's operational temperature limits.

Storage temperature range

Defines the adapter's storage temperature limits.

Power

Indicates the power consumption of the adapter.

Appendix D: OBDII Compliancy decals

VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION

Details emission control information for the vehicle.

IMPORTANT VEHICLE INFORMATION

Provides additional vehicle-specific emission data.

Appendix E: Document Revision History

Doc Revision

Records the document revision number.

Date

Indicates the release date for each document revision.

Detail

Provides a brief description of the changes for each revision.

UltraGauge Blue Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display TypeLCD
ConnectivityBluetooth
CompatibilityOBD-II compliant vehicles
Power SourceOBDII port
Mounting TypeDash mount
Supported ParametersEngine RPM, Vehicle Speed, Coolant Temperature
App CompatibilityUltraGauge app for Android and iOS

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