ISSPRO ATTRIBUTE PROGRAMMER - DieselManor · Form No. IS204 (04/02/2012 Rev. A) Page 5 of 6 12) “Test Mode ” – EV2 only, used to confirm the alarm value and direction setting:

Form No. IS204 (04/02/2012 Rev. A) Page 1 of 6

ISSPRO, INC. 2515 N.E. Riverside Way, Portland OR 97211

Telephone: (503) 288-4488 �� Toll Free: (800) 888-8065

Fax: (503) 249-2999

www.isspro.com

ISSPRO ATTRIBUTE PROGRAMMER

Package Contents

(1) Cable Harness (1) CD Software

PN: 9CAA608260- PN: 9HW0343-001

NOTE: Please read the Attribute Programmer Installation Guide in the CD before proceeding with the installation.


ISSPRO, INC. 2515 N.E. Riverside Way, Portland OR 97211

Telephone: (503) 288-4488 �� Toll Free: (800) 888-8065

Fax: (503) 249-2999

www.isspro.com

ISSPRO Attribute Programmer Instructions

The Attribute Programmer is used to activate and set levels for warning lights, adjust lighting curves, and

adjust filtering characteristics of ISSPRO EV² and Performax electronic gauges.

1) Install the programming software onto your PC:

a) Insert the CD into a CD drive on your PC, then using Windows Explorer to select the CD drive (as an

example, if it were the D: drive, double click on the “D:” in Windows Explorer).

b) Double click on the file “setup.cmd”. Please note that the “.cmd” extension may not be visible

depending on preferences selected on your PC. Follow direction on your screen to proceed with the

installation.

c) It is recommended that you keep the default destination values.

d) Once program is complete installed, click Finish button.


e) Creating a desktop shortcut:

i) Click Start, point to All Programs, point to Attribute Programmer folder, and then point to

Attribute Programmer.

ii) Right-click the Attribute Programmer file point to Sent To, and then click Desktop (creating

shortcut).

iii) Attribute Programmer shortcut appears on your desktop.

2) Expose the programming pins on the back of the gauge (EV2 only):

a) Using small wire cutters or something similar, cut the sides of the

breakaway portion below the opening for the electrical connector.

b) Bend the remaining tab back to allow access to the programming

pins. You can also break the tab completely out if desired.

3) Plug the connector of the USB cable into the back of the gauge, with the

red wire towards the left side of the gauge back as it is facing you

(closest to pin #6 on the gauge).

For Performax gauges, the USB programming cable shall be plugged in the same connector as the power

harness to the gauge. The USB Programming Cable with Adaptor P/N R82005 is required for

programming and to be purchased separately.

4) Plug the USB end of the cable into the PC’s USB port. The first time using the programmer there will be a

delay while Windows installs the driver. Note that the drivers are on the installation CD. The CD must be

installed when first using the USB port.

5) Start the program by double-clicking its icon.


6) 4743 Program Attributes window will display.

7) Under “Gauge Type”, select the gauge type you are working with. Within EV2 choices the differences are

in the default programming for the “Dimmer Max” and “Dimmer Min” values, to match the factory

backlighting for the particular truck. See also note “A” below.

8) Under “Description”, select the specific gauge you are working with, such as “Turbo Boost 100 psi”. Once

you make this selection then the default values for this gauge will show in the adjustment windows.

9) “Dimmer/Backlight” – EV2 only, these are the values for dimmer circuit input to the gauge at the

maximum and minimum light output conditions. Note that the max values are typically higher than actual

vehicle voltages, which is necessary to match the factory backlight levels. These values (especially the

Dimmer Min value) may be fine tuned to get the gauge brightness to perfectly match the factory dash at

lower brightness levels, but otherwise should be left at default values.

10) “Alarm Direction” – toggle switch to define if the warning light comes on above a maximum level or below

a minimum level. Maximum level values are used for pyrometers and most other gauges, but minimum

levels are frequently used for Oil Pressure and Fuel Pressure.

11) “Alarm Lamp Warning Level” – the set point at which the alarm turns on. This may be set by rotating the

knob with the mouse pointer, or clicking in the window below the knob and typing in an exact number.


12) “Test Mode” – EV2 only, used to confirm the alarm value and direction setting:

a) After selecting your values for the alarm level and direction, make sure the switch for Test Mode is up,

then press the “Program Part” button. It will change color briefly then return to the original color.

b) Unplug the programmer connector from the gauge, then plug the vehicle’s orange gauge harness

connector back into the gauge and turn on power. The gauge should cycle through its full range of

values, with the warning light turning on at the selected point.

c) If the gauge is NOT working as intended, unplug the gauge from the vehicle, plug the programmer

connector back in to the gauge, check/reset the value in question, and repeat step 12a.

d) If the gauge IS working as intended, unplug the gauge from the vehicle, plug the programmer

connector back in to the gauge, click the “Test Mode” switch to the down position to Normal Mode,

then click on the “Program Part” button. Unplug the programmer connector from the gauge, reinstall

gauge in the vehicle, and confirm correct gauge functionality.

13) “Pointer Position” – Performax only, used to confirm the alarm value and direction setting. After selecting

your values for the alarm level and direction, press the “Program Part” button then simply move the rotary

knob or enter a specific value in the box below the knob, the gauge will move to that value and the

warning light should illuminate per its programming.

14) “Reset to Default Values” – press this button if you would like to set all parameters to default, then follow

steps 12a-12d.

15) “Advanced” – this switch reveals advanced EV2 programming functions. Note: Some setting may affect the

operation and/ or accuracy of the gauge. Use the new settings cautiously. If in doubt, the factory settings

can be restored by pressing the “Reset to Default Values” button.


a) Degrees Sweep – Angular degrees of sweep between min and max positions on the gauge.

b) Sensor Scan Rate – the period in milliseconds for each cycle of scanning the sensor. Set to 250 for

most gauges, or 1 for certain fuel pressure gauges.

c) Hysteresis – a setting of 0-255, defining the minimum change in the measured value necessary for

movement of the pointer. A higher value will cause the pointer to remain steadier with small

oscillations in values, but it will move more when it does finally move.

d) Weight – 0.0 to 1.0, with lower numbers giving more filtering to the pointer (i.e., slower but smoother

response).

16) “Stop” button – press this button at anytime to stop programming.

Note A: Certain older EV2 gauges (S/N earlier than B333, which would not have the warning light pre-installed) will

not accept any programming using this software. Gauges with S/N B334 through C90 will work with this

software but do not have warning lights. If you have an older gauge without warning lights and would like

to use this software to make any other adjustments, contact ISSPRO Engineering to arrange for shipping it

back for reprogramming. To check if a gauge has a pre-installed warning light, simply watch the bottom of

the face dial (6 o’clock position) when powering up the gauge, if the warning LED is installed it will briefly

light up red during start-up.

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ISSPRO ATTRIBUTE PROGRAMMER - DieselManor · Form No. IS204 (04/02/2012 Rev. A) Page 5 of 6 12) “Test Mode ” – EV2 only, used to confirm the alarm value and direction setting: