Vdo Marine Hour Meter Wiring Diagram

Vdo hourmeters are not resettable.

Vdo marine hour meter wiring diagram. Connector set 8 pin a2c59510850. Our vdo hourmeter line has been expanded to offer hourmeters in many sizes styles and configurations. Use the following connector to connect the instrument. A the battery switched power after the fuse box or user supplied in line fuse 1a b the light switch after the fuse box or user supplied in line fuse 1a c a good dedicated ground location.

Diagram f fine adjustment of the vdo tachometer when used with an alternator compare the vdo tachometer reading with that of a reference tachometer. When the vdo tachometer reading. Connect the harness according to the following wiring matrix. Light bulb 12 volt g e.

Adjust the potentiometer on the back of the tach. Always disconnect the battery ground before making any electrical connections. For vdo frequently asked questions and tech tips please click here. Wiring the gauge illustration a.

Route wires from the instrument to. A the positive terminal on the battery after the fuse box but before the ignition switch or any other switch. Designations in the wiring diagram. Diagram d proper wiring of the vdo quartz clock diagram e wiring examples of the vdo engine hour meter wiring the quartz clock.

However many boat manufacturers don t include an engine hour meter in the instrument gauge package on the boats they produce. Diagram a vdo tachometer with hourmeter is programmable from 5 to 200 pulses per revolution vdo vdo item description quantity 1. 161 or equivalent 2 4. If this is the case with your boat adding an hour meter will ensure that you are able to maintain your boat s power plant on schedule.

The most popular mail order marine catalogs offer hour meters manufactured by companies like airguide vdo medallion seastar solutions and datcon and they come in different styles for different prices from about 35 100. We offer illuminated and non illuminated models and recording hour ranges from 10 000 to 100 000 hours. Several models of evinrude outboards suggest an engine tune up every 500 hours. Vdo has tried to answer most of your questions regarding installation and trouble shooting of vdo performance instruments.

Diagram e proper wiring of the vdo programmable tachometer with typical ignition systems ˇˆ ˇ. Run wires from the quartz clock location through the firewall to. For smaller size installations purchase a 12 volt ground engine hour meter to work on systems 4 40 volts dc. You need to have acrobat reader to open these instruction sheets.