3. Installation Instructions

3.1 Package Content

The 280 Instrument Display is available in 2 configurations, Basic and Premium. Both models feature the main display unit, integrated mounting hardware for secure installation. The unit is shipped with a protective cover over the display to ensure durability during transport and can be left in place to protect the unit during installation.

3.1.1 Package Contents

The package will contain your chosen display, either:

ID

Part Number

Quantity

Description

1

M-125549

1

280 Instrument Display Base

2

56356-00

2

Washer

3

7228

2

Nut

4

71217-00

1

Bracket

Or

ID

Part Number

Quantity

Description

1

M-125587

1

280 Instrument Display Premium

2

56356-00

2

Washer

3

7228

2

Nut

4

71217-00

1

Bracket

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Figure 2

3.2 Additional Hardware

Development kits, which include a unit and all necessary cables, are available directly from maximatecc. Additional cables are also available. Please contact our Sales department.

3.3 Mounting

  1. The recommended panel cut-out size for flush mounting is 87.72mm (3.375”).

  2. Insert the instrument into the panel and secure the brackets over the mounting points using the supplied washer and nuts.

  3. Tighten the nuts [5.0 to 6.0 in-lb (0.565 to 0.678 Nm)] to secure the instrument.

Mount

Figure 5

Hole

Figure 6

3.4 Wiring

Back

Figure 7

Connector J1 Pinout

Pin Number

Description

State

J1.1

Power

Battery+

J1.2

Power

Key On

J1.3

CAN

CAN Low

J1.4

CAN

CAN High

J1.5

Config. Input

Voltage/digital/resistance/freq.

J1.6

Config. Input

Voltage/digital/resistance/freq.

J1.7

Digital Output

Low/high side driver

J1.8

Power

Ground

Per the SAE-J1939 specification, the instrument does not include a bus termination resistor.

Connector J2 Pinout (280b Instrument Display)

Pin Number

Description

State

J2.1

Digital output

Low/high side driver

J2.2

Digital output

Low/high side driver

J2.3

Config. input

Voltage/digital/resistance/freq.

J2.4

Config. input

Voltage/digital/resistance/freq.

J2.5

Config. input

Voltage/digital/resistance/freq.

J2.6

Digital Output

Low/high side driver

NOTE: Of the five available inputs, only one can be dedicated to digital input. This means the device can have one digital input with up to four analog inputs or no digital inputs with up to five analog inputs.