DashBoard Manual

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Introduction
This user guide explains how to use the “Dashboard”.
Features of the Dashboard :
Automatically detects the configuration of the transmission controller

connected.
Displays “Real Time” transmission controller input/output signals.
Displays Active and Non active error codes.
Logs selected “Real Time” function signals.
Allows configuration changes and limited parameter adjustments.
Integrated APC tools (firmware upgrade, parameter transfer,...)
Able to distinguish and connect to different APC platforms (supported:
APC21x and APC12x).
RP1210 Compliant communication layer.
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Limitation of the Dashboard Usage:
"Dashboard" is supplied for usage with APC transmission controllers that are
licensed for a specific DANA customer only. This license information is
programmed both in the APC and in "Dashboard".
If attempts are made to use "Dashboard" on a product that is not licensed for
that specific DANA customer, "Dashboard" will refuse to start and the
appropriate access violation notification will be given.
Apart from this application license system, only valid RP1210 IFAK USB-CAN
devices supplied by DANA will be recognized by the “Dashboard”, so any
other device is regarded to be invalid.
If no valid device is found by the “Dashboard”, an appropriate notification will

be presented.
For more information see: Toolbar or Menu structure.
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Automatic detection of transmission

controller configuration
"Dashboard" can be used with different transmission controllers configured for a variety
of DANA transmission models.
To ensure a correct display of all the signals, the "Dashboard" automatically detects
how the connected APC is configured and will initialize accordingly.
To achieve this, the "Dashboard" sets up its environment correctly by reading all
necessary information from a database corresponding to the connected APC
configuration.
Because of this environment setup, "Dashboard" will need to be restarted if connection

to an APC is detected that is different to the one connected when the "Dashboard" was
previously started. If "Dashboard" detects this, the following message will be
presented:
To continue using the "Dashboard" with the newly connected APC, simply confirm the
message, leave the connected APC powered up and restart the "Dashboard".
TIP: Because of this automatic detection functionality, it is recommended to power up

the APC before starting the "Dashboard", so its environment is immediately set up
correctly.
Remark: If the "Dashboard" would be connected to an APC configuration that is not

supported, it will fail to initialize and shut down!
For more information see: Toolbar or Menu structure.
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Dashboard Recovery Mode

The previous chapter, concerning the automatic detection of the connected
controller application, will only make sence with a fully configured controller. If
there is no valid parameter set inside the controller or there is no controller
application, the Dashboard would not be able to start up and initialize itself.
The Dashboard application would lock itself out and show you the following popup:
If you have access to the Recovery Mode, this popup message could look like this:
Clicking "Ok" will shutdown the application. However, clicking cancel will start the
Recovery Mode. Because there is no way to detect the current application, it is up
to the user.
Select the proper application from the list and confirm by entering your licensy
key. The Dashboard will start by clicking "Recovery".
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Choose "Settings", "AutoFlash" to upgrade your controller. After you have

programmed a new controller application and an according set of parameters, the
Dashboard will exit the Recovery Mode and re-initialize itself.
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Toolbar
The main screen of the “Dashboard” provides access to the following functions by clicking on the
appropriate button:
Monitor (*)
Event log (*)
Settings
Global setting
Optional tools (*)
Additional software and system information is available at the bottom of the “Dashboard” main screen :
1. The selected language (Note : To change the language select “Toolbar”, “Settings” and then
“Interface”).
2. The selected unit of measurement (Note : To change the unit of measurement, select “Toolbar”,
“Settings” and then “Interface”).
3. The user access level.
4. The serial number of the APC controller.
5. The firmware version (Software inside the APC controller).
6. The transmission serial number.
7. The vehicle identification.
8. The hardware version of the APC controller.
9. The selected truck configuration.
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10. The current database.
(*)
This button might not always be available, depending on the definition of the access rights for the
current user level.
For more information see: Introduction or Menu structure.
1. Monitor
The “Monitor” screen provides the ability to monitor and trouble shoot the transmission system with the
actual system data. To view the monitor screen, select the “Monitor” button on the main screen of the
“Dashboard” and select the “Start” button.
Note : The screen refresh rate can be adjusted by selecting the “Settings” button from the toolbar in the
main screen of the “Dashboard” and selecting the “Interface” tab.
The “Monitor” screen typically displays the following transmission system data:

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1. Shift Lever and Transmission Position

2. Battery and Ignition Circuit
3. Operating Time and Remaining Time to Calibrate
4. Total Travelled Distance and Trip Distance
5. Speed Ratio (slip in the converter)
6. Turbine Torque
7. Active and Non active error codes
8. Transmission Sump Temperature
9. Pressure Switch Resistance
10. Converter Out Temperature Switch
11. Speed Monitor :
Engine
Turbine
Directional clutch drum
Output
Vehicle
12. Digital Output Signals

13. Digital Input Signals
14. Analog Output Signals
15. Analog Input Signals
Remark: The displayed transmission system data may be different, depending on the active transmission
model.
Select the below “Start” button to activate the “Monitor” screen.
Select the below “Freeze” button to freeze the monitor screen.
Note: To enable the freeze function, you must first activate the monitor screen.
Remark: this feature might not always be available in the toolbar, depending on the definition of the
access rights for the current user level.
Back to toolbar ...
1.1 Shift Lever and Transmission position

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The “Shift Lever Position” window indicates the position of the shift lever (direction and range selector).
F = Forward 1 = 1st range

N = Neutral 2 = 2nd range
R = Reverse 3 = 3rd range, etc.
Example: F3 = Forward and 3rd range clutch selected.
The “Transmission Position” window indicates which transmission direction and range clutch are
activated.
F = Forward 1 = 1st range

N = Neutral 2= 2nd range
R = Reverse 3 = 3rd range, etc.
Example: R2 = Reverse and 2nd range clutch activated.
The “Shift Lever Position” and “Transmission position” windows are located in the “Monitor” screen.
Back to monitor ...
1.2 Battery and Ignition Circuit
The “Battery Circuit” and “Ignition Circuit” windows are located in the “Monitor” screen, and provide
actual truck voltages measured by the APC.
The APC requires a permanent power supply (Battery Circuit) to save data from RAM memory to flash
memory. The flash memory is updated when the ignition switch is switched off. The APC switches off the
battery supplied circuit after it has completed the internal updates.
Back to monitor ...
1.3 Operating Time and Remaining Time to Calibrate
The “Operating Time” and “Remaining Time to Calibrate” window is located in the “Monitor” screen.

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The “Operating time” is the accumulated run time of the APC. The APC only records the operating time
when the engine is running.
Note: If the APC is replaced, the operating time starts at zero or the previous hour reading, if the
replacement controller was already used. The operating time is not a resetable parameter.
The “Remaining Time to Calibrate” window provides the time in hours to the next required
“Transmission calibration”.
The transmission calibration is completed at the factory during assembly, and requires re-calibration once
every 2000 (transmission in gear) hours.
Note: The “Remaining Time to Calibrate” hour meter resets to 2000 hours after each transmission
calibration, and counts down to zero hours. An exceeded parameter code is displayed when the hour
meter reaches zero hours(*).
(*)
Reporting 'Exceed Parameter' codes is an optional feature that needs to be enabled by DANA
Back to monitor ...
1.4 Total Travelled Distance and Trip Distance
The “Total Travelled Distance” is the accumulated distance the truck has been driven (forward and
reverse) since the initial start-up at the factory.
Note: The total distance travelled by the truck is stored in the APC, if the controller is replaced with a new
controller, the distance starts at zero. If the APC is replaced with a used controller, the distance reflects
the last value stored in the controller. The total distance travelled is not resetable.
The “Trip distance” is equivalent to a trip odometer, and records the distance the truck has been driven
since the last reset.
Note: Click the “Reset” button to reset the distance value to zero.
The units of measurement can be adjusted by selecting the “Settings” button from the toolbar in the
main screen of the “Dashboard” and selecting the “Interface” tab. You have the option of selecting
“Imperial” for miles and “Metric” for kilometres.
The “Total Travelled Distance” and “Trip distance” windows are located in the “Monitor” screen.
Note: The accuracy of the recorded distance is dependent on the correct data for the axle ratio, the
rolling radius of the tires and the tire wear.

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Back to monitor ...
1.5 Speed Ratio
The “Speed Ratio” displays the amount of the torque converter slippage between the input engine speed
and the output torque converter speed.
The speed ratio = the transmission turbine speed divided by the engine speed.
The “Speed Ratio” window is located in the “Monitor” screen.
For reference, go to “Speed Monitor”.
Back to monitor ...
1.6 Turbine Torque
The “Turbine Torque” window displays the calculated transmission turbine torque and is located in the
“Monitor” screen.
Note: The units of measurement can be adjusted by selecting the “Settings” button from the toolbar in
the main screen of the “Dashboard” and selecting the “Interface” tab. You have the option of selecting
“Imperial” for lbs-ft or “Metric” for Nm.
Back to monitor ...
1.7 Active and Non active error codes (volatile)
The below “Error Monitor” screen is divided into two windows. The top window displays the active errors
and the active exceeded parameter codes. The bottom window displays the non active errors and the non
active exceeded parameter codes.
Note: Use the scroll bars in each window to see all of the codes and its descriptions.
As active codes are corrected, the active codes move automatically from the “Active errors” window to
the “Non active errors” window.
Note: To clear the “Non active errors” list, click the “Reset errors” button.

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The severity of the codes are identified as follows:
“Severe warning” text highlighted in red

“Warning” text highlighted in orange
“Info” text highlighted in light orange
“Dana info” text highlighted in yellow
“Exceed parameter” text highlighted in white (*)
Error codes represent a transmission system component malfunction or system issue that requires service
attention. Error codes are displayed in a 4 digit format. The first 2 digits indicate the fault area. The last 2
digits indicate the actual fault condition.
Example (APC200): see above error code “40.06”
the first 2 digits “40” represent “the shift lever direction” fault area
the last 2 digits “06” represent “an invalid shift lever pattern” fault condition.
Exceeded parameter codes (*) reflects an invalid operator request due to exceeded parameters at the
time of the request. Exceeded parameter codes are displayed with the letter “E” followed by a 3 digit
format. The first digit indicates the exceeded parameter area. The last 2 digits indicate the exceeded
parameter type.
The APC handles volatile error info as long as the ignition key is turned on. Cycling the ignition switch off
or interrupting the power supply to the APC clears the volatile error info.
(*)
Reporting 'Exceed Parameter' codes is an optional feature that needs to be enabled by DANA.
Back to monitor ...
1.8 Transmission Sump Temperature
The “Transmission sump temperature” gauge provides the transmission oil temperature, and is
located in the “Monitor” screen. The oil temperature is supplied by a combined speed/temperature sensor
mounted on the transmission pump drive.

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Use the following temperature range to interpret the gauge:
Low temperature range : below 60 °C (or 140 °F)

Normal temperature range : between 60 °C (or 140 °F) and 120 °C (or 248 °F)
Too high temperature range : above 120 °C (or 248 °F)
The temperature gauge can be adjusted to read in Fahrenheit or Celsius by going to the “Settings” button
from the toolbar in the main screen of the “Dashboard” and selecting the “Interface” tab. You have the
option of selecting “Imperial” for °F and “Metric” for °C.
Back to monitor ...
1.9 Pressure Switch Resistance
The “Pressure switch resistance” gauge reads in ohms to indicate either a “High” or “Low” signal for
the transmission oil pressure after the Total Neutral Solenoid.
The pressure switch has two internal resistors, which result in a value of 1100 ohms for a high
transmission oil pressure, and 2200 ohms when the transmission oil pressure is low.
It is possible and allowed that during range shifting the pressure switch signal goes to “Low” for a short
period.
The “Pressure switch resistance” gauge is located in the “Monitor” screen.
If the Total Neutral Solenoid is not energized, the above gauge will read low pressure (2200 ohms).
Back to monitor ...
1.10 Converter Out Temperature Signal
The “Converter out temperature” gauge uses a temperature switch to monitor the oil temperature
coming out of the converter and verify circuit integrity. The gauge shown below has a normal reading at
2500 mV.

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The gauge can be found in the “Monitor” screen.
The temperature switch provides a voltage output signal in mV. Use the following chart to read the gauge:
0 mV to 500 mV : Too high temperature (above 120 °C ± 5 °C or 250 °F ± 41 °F)

500 mV to 1000 mV : Faulty connection
1000 mV to 4500 mV : Normal temperature range (below 120 °C ± 5 °C or 250 °F ± 41 °F)
4500 mV to 5000 mV : No connection
Note: each gauge tick line equals 500 mV.
Back to monitor ...
1.11 Speed Monitor
The “Speed Monitor” gauges provide the vehicle speed and the speeds for the engine, transmission
turbine, transmission directional clutch drum and the transmission output.
The gauges are located in the “Monitor” screen.
The transmission system can use up to 4 speeds sensors to measure the speed. Refer to the sketch below
for the sensor locations:
The engine speed is measured before the torque converter.

The turbine speed is measured after the torque converter.
The directional clutch drum speed is measured between the direction and the range clutches.
The output speed is measured at the output of the transmission.

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Note: The accuracy of the vehicle speed is dependent on the correct data for the axle ratio, the rolling
radius of the tires and the tire wear.
The user can change the unit for the vehicle speed by selecting the “Settings” button from the toolbar in
“Imperial” for MPH and “Metric” for km/h.
Back to monitor ...
1.12 Digital Output Signals
The “Digital Output Signals” screen provides a description for each digital output signal, the
corresponding digital output identifier value, the APC connector pin number, the signal status and the
function status. Depending on the application, it is possible that the signal status and the function status
are opposite.

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The “Digital Output Signals” screen is located in the “Monitor” screen.
Note : The screen below is shown as a general example. The actual signals will depend on the vehicle
configuration and the transmission type used.
The signal and function status boxes use the following colors to indicate the functional status:
Grey : Not Activated

Green : Activated
Yellow : Open Connection
Red : Short Circuit
Back to monitor ...
1.13 Digital Input Signals
The “Digital Input Signals” screen provides a description for each digital input signal, the corresponding
digital input identifier value, the APC connector pin number, the signal status and the function status.
Status boxes indicate green when activated. Depending on the application, it is possible that the signal
status and the function status are opposite.
Note: Digital input signals without a referenced APC connector pin location are signals supplied by the
CAN network.
The “Digital Input Signals” screen is located in the “Monitor” screen.

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Back to monitor ...
1.14 Analog Output Signals
The “Analog Output Signals” screen provides a description for each analog output signal, the
corresponding analog output identifier value, the APC connector pin number and the actual controller
output signal value in mA.
The “Analog Output Signals” screen is located in the “Monitor” screen.

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Back to monitor ...
1.15 Analog Input Signals
The “Analog Input Signals” screen provides a description for each analog input signal, the
corresponding analog input identifier value, the APC connector pin number, the actual signal value and the
actual function value.
Note: The analog input signals without a referenced APC connector pin location are signals supplied by
the CAN network.
The “Analog Input Signals” screen is located in the “Monitor” screen.
Note: The screen below is shown as a general example. The actual signals will depend on the vehicle

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Back to monitor ...
2. Event Log
The “Event Log” allows you to record transmission system data with a date and time stamp, while the
“Dashboard” is connected to the APC controller.
The “Event Log” screen is divided into two windows. The “ Event Log Setup” window allows you to
establish the table of events to be logged. While the “Event Log” window allows you to see the events,
which have been logged.

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Back to toolbar ...
2.1 Event Log Setup
The "Event Log Setup" allows either the selection of all available events or only the required events to
be recorded. The "Selected Events" table (items to be logged) is established by selecting the event from
the "Available Events" list and selecting the "Add Event" button (note : select and add one event at a
time). To log all available events, select the "Add All" button.
Individual events can be removed as required by selecting the event and the "Remove Event" button. All
of the events can be removed by selecting the "Remove All" button.
Tip You can switch an event from the available list to the selected list, and back, by double clicking it.
You can save a customized event log table to an appropriate directory/file by selecting the "Save As ..."
button. You can open a previous saved customized event log table by selecting the "Open" button and
going to the appropriate directory/file.
The "Refresh Rate" box establishes the update frequency for the "Event Log".

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Back to event log ...
2.2 Event log
The "Event Log" allows you to record transmission system data with a date and time stamp, while
"Dashboard" is connected to the APC controller.
All logged data is shown on the screen and saved to a log file.
2.2.1 Logging events to the screen
The "Event Log" example below, reflects a table of events that was being monitored/logged.
Note: The table of events is established in the "Event Log Setup" screen.
As you can see, a timestamp is always added in the first column. The most recent recorded data is shown
on top. This means that you can always see and track the latest data, while the older data moves down.
Once the event logging is activated, the toolbar in the window gives the option of freezing the "Event
Log".
Note: The date and time stamp mentioned in the data record, is date and time from the PC. The "Event
Log" can NOT guarantee correct time alignment, as the information comes from different CAN messages.
2.2.2 Logging events to a file
While the event logger is running and displaying its data on the screen, all data is always logged to a file.
The filename is to be defined once you click "Start". A popup will be prompted to fill out the file name and

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the vehicle sn/id/description.

By default, the VehicleID read from the APC will be presented. Changing the value here will only effect the
file header, but it will NOT overwrite the VehicleID in the APC!
The file header contains the following information, for reference purposes:
CNTL SN: The APC serial number.

SW: The APC firmware version (software inside the APC).
TRAN SN: The transmission serial number.
VEH ID: The truck serial number
HW: The APC hardware version.
CFG: The value reflects pre-established truck configuration.
The Max. filesize selector will automatically split up the log files, as the become larger then its value.
This is done to keep all files rather small and easy to import in MS Excel. The minimum allowed value is 1
and the maximum allowed value is 10, although it is recommended to use 2 or 3 as default.
Every file will be saved to the subdirectory "Dana\Dashboard\Data" of your personal profile directory
(documents and settings). They will have the following name: filename_date_time(x).txt. As soon as a
logging contains more data the "Max. filesize" allows it to have, the files will be split up, and x will
represent the number of the file.
Every datarow from the grid on the screen is saved as a row in the data file. All columns are separated
by a semicolon, which means you can easily import these files into MS Excel, using a delimited data type
with the semicolon as delimiter. All data will be presented in columns, which allow easy processing.
Back to event log ...
3. Settings
When selecting the “Settings” button in the tool bar, the screen will change to the first tab

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“Parameters”screen.
Following tabs can be selected:
Parameters
Interface
Automatic Calibration
Auto Flash
Error logging
Remark: some of these tab pages might not always be available, depending on the definition of the
Back to toolbar ...
3.1 Parameters
The “Parameters” screen is accessed by selecting the “Settings” button from the toolbar in the main
screen of the “Dashboard” and selecting the “Parameters” tab (*)
The “Parameters” screen is divided into 2 sections:
The “Active Configuration Set Parameters” window provides a visualization of the active

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parameters used by the APC. These parameters are not selectable and are listed as reference data
only.
The “Configuration Set Selection & Parameter Editing” window provides a tool to change the
parameters and upload the changes into the APC.
To retrieve the parameters stored in the APC, select the “Transfer” button in the “Transfer from
Controller to Laptop” window.
Note: The current truck configuration is listed in the “Configuration” window, in the button information
bar on any screen as “CFG:”, or in the header portion of the event log.
The configuration set parameters can be saved to an appropriate directory/file by selecting the “Save
As ...” button.
The configuration set parameters can be printed by connecting the computer to a printer and selecting the
“Print” button.

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The “Configuration Set Selection & Parameter Editing” window shown above displays only the
“Adjustable Parameters”, the parameter Name, parameter Value, parameter Unit of measurement,
factory Default value, the allowable Min value, the allowable Max value, the option to restore factory
Default parameters (by selecting the “Default” button) and the ability to transfer the parameter changes
into the APC.
Note: The units of measurement can be adjusted by selecting the “Settings” button from the toolbar in
“Imperial” for MPH and “Metric” for km/h.
Change parameters by double clicking on the parameter value, entering the new value and hitting the
“Enter” key on the computer. Once the new value is entered, its color will change to red as long as this
new value is not stored into the APC.
Note: the program will not allow you to enter a value outside the Min/Max limits.
Transfer the parameter changes into the APC by selecting the “transfer” button in the “Transfer from
Laptop to Controller” window. A scrolling status bar will popup to provide the transfer progress. After the
transfer is complete, cycle the ignition switch “Off/On” to make the changed parameters active.
Factory default parameter values can be restored by selecting the “Default” button and the “transfer”
button in the “Transfer from Laptop to Controller” window.

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(*)
The tab "Parameters" might not always be available, depending on the definition of the access rights
for the current user level.
Back to settings ...
3.1.1 Adjustable Parameters
The “Adjustable Parameters” are the field adjustable parameters shown in the “Configuration Set
Selection & Parameter Editing” window after transferring the parameters from the APC.

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The list of possible parameters to be adjusted (within a limited range) will be dependant on the available
configuration set parameters for each application.
Secondly, for each user level this list of adjustable parameters can be different, depending on the
definition of the access rights.
For a detailed description of any available APC adjustable parameters, please refer to the chapter
"Configuration Sets Description" of the "APC ECM/ECI User Manual".
Back to Parameters ...
3.2 Interface
The “user Interface” setup screen provides the ability to select the required language, units of
measurement, change the monitor screen and event log refresh rates, and the gauge scale in the
“Monitor” screen. The user interface setup screen can be accessed by selecting the “Settings” button
from the toolbar in the main screen of the “Dashboard” and selecting the “Interface” tab.

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Change language by selecting the language of choice, select the “Select” button and select the “OK”
button.
Change the units of measurement by selecting the “Units” of choice. Select “Imperial” for miles, MPH,
lbs-ft, ° F, ... or “Metric” for km, km/h, Nm, ° C,... and select the “OK” button.
Change the refresh rates of the “Monitor” screen and “Event Log” by selecting the up/down arrows in
the “Refresh rates” window and select the “OK” button.
Change the scale of the gauges in the “Monitor” screen by selecting the appropriate gauge and selecting
the up/down arrows to establish the gauges start and ending scale values and select the “OK” button.
To change the format of the errors in the "error log" tab page, select the option "dec" or "hex" from the
dropdown menu. The option "dec" represents the error codes in the APC21x style. Select "hex" for the
APC12x style.
Note: To open the “Monitor” or “Event Log” screen, you must exit the “Interface” tab by selecting the
“Exit” button.
3.3 Automatic Calibration
The “Automatic Calibration” screen is accessed by selecting the “Settings” button from the Toolbar in
the main screen of the “Dashboard” and selecting the appropriate tab.
The automatic calibration feature provides a tool for the APC to calibrate the Transmission and the
Active analogue input signals.
The available calibration buttons for the active analogue input signals are dependant on the active
vehicle configuration. Only the buttons for those analogue input signals that are currently activated and
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The example below shows 2 wired analogue inputs.
The Transmission Calibration procedure can be started by selecting the “Transmission Calibration” button.
The procedure to start calibrating any one of the active analogue input signals can be started by selecting
the appropriate button. The corresponding calibration procedure will be started and possibly some user
intervention will be requested (as an example, see “Inching Pedal Calibration”).
3.3.1 Inching pedal Calibration
The “Inching Pedal Calibration” screen is accessed by selecting the “Inching Pedal Calibration”
button in the box of analogue inputs signals of the “Automatic Calibration” tab under the “Settings”
button from the Toolbar in the main screen of the “Dashboard”.
When an analogue input signal calibration procedure is started you need to follow the on-screen directions
and prompts.
The "Calibration status" field shows the progress of the calibration, while "User intervention" will
request the user for any action that is needed to continue the calibration.
Typically the Inching Pedal Calibration procedure (left brake pedal) is completed at the factory during
assembly and requires re-calibration if the Inching Pedal or the APC is replaced.
Remark: The calibration procedure of any other active analogue input signal is similar to the procedure

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shown for the inching pedal calibration. The requested user intervention can be specific for each analogue
input signal.
Back to automatic calibration ...
3.3.2 Transmission Calibration
The “Transmission Calibration” screen is accessed by selecting the “Transmission Calibration” button in
the “Automatic Calibration” tab under the “Settings” button from the Toolbar in the main screen of the
“Dashboard”.
When the Transmission Calibration procedure is started you need to follow the on-screen directions
and prompts.
Note: Before you can start the Transmission Calibration, a popup screen will appear requesting to enter
the transmission serial number and the truck serial number.

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The Transmission Calibration procedure is completed at the factory during assembly and requires re-
calibration once every 2,000 hours or if the APC or transmission is replaced.
Note: The “Monitor” screen has a “Remaining Time to Calibrate” window that counts down in hours
from 2,000 to 0 hours after each calibration. An exceeded parameter code (“E5.01”) is displayed when
the hour meter reaches zero hours.
Back to automatic calibration ...
3.4 AutoFlash
The "Auto Flash" procedure allows you to automatically upgrade the APC transmission controller. The
Dashboard will guide you through the different steps of the procedure.
Step 1: Confirmation
Step 2: Boot mode
Step 3A: Flash firmware
Step 3B: Flash APT file
Step 3C: Restore configuration settings
Remark: The newer APC transmission controller software supports upgrades using the CAN bus, which
means no extra cables are required. However, for some of the older software applications, you will have
to perform the upgrade using the RS232 communication protocol. The procedure requires the active
RP1210 IFAK USB device or a serial cable:
CAN connection (device connected to the USB port): a standard connection cable that is always
needed to use the Dashboard.
RS232 serial connection (connected to the COM port): a specific cable is needed to establish this
connection.
Be sure the standard CAN connection is active before starting the upgrade procedure, so the Dashboard
can first read the configuration settings in order to restore them afterwards.
3.4.1 AutoFlash decision table
To automate the APC upgrade procedure as much as possible, Dashboard uses a decision table.
Before getting started, the Dashboard reads some APC information, which will be used to decide what
upgrade is required. Nevertheless, this decision can always be overruled for exceptional cases.
A first decision to be made is to decide what the next firmware upgrade will be. By reading and
interpreting the decision table, the procedure can present you the new firmware to be downloaded. That
means no user intervention is needed.
A second decision to be made is to decide which data file to download. Based upon the information read
from the APC, the Dashboard will present a data file to be downloaded. This also requires no user
intervention!
After these two decisions were made, the Dashboard will notify you with one of the following messages:
This APC is up-to-date: This means that the current firmware and data file are equal to the ones you

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would have to download to perform the upgrade;

This APC requires a full upgrade: This means that you would have to upgrade your current firmware
to a newer version and also have to download an according data file.
This APC requires an upgrade of the data file: This means that you would only have to upgrade the
data file to a newer version.
Remark:
You will notice an automatic decision was made due to the fact the "Start/Next" button is enabled and a
firmware/data file was already selected. However, you can always overrule this selection by manually
selecting another file and to confirm the warning.
Remark:
The decision table is always put together with the latest firmwares and data files. If a newer firmware
version is released and you prefer to upgrade to this newer version, you will need an updated version of
this decision table. (For more details about the firmware patch, see firmware patch)
Back to AutoFlash ...
3.4.2 AutoFlash Step 1: Confirmation
Once you have selected the "AutoFlash" tab from the "Settings" page, you have to confirm the start of a
firmware upgrade.
Remark: Some controller applications will provide you with a CAN interface, allowing you to upgrade the
firmware via CAN instead of via a serial connection!
Click Next to continue.
3.4.3 AutoFlash Step 2: Boot mode (APC200 RS232)

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Before you can flash any firmware into the APC controller, boot mode must be activated. To activate the
boot mode, turn off the ignition, press the M-button and the S-button, turn the ignition back on while still
pressing the M-button and the S-button at the same time.
When the boot mode is activated, the red F LED will blink.
Click Next to continue.
3.4.4 AutoFlash Step 3A: Flash the firmware
RS232:
To start flashing firmware you must first select the COM port from where your serial connection is
established. The default COM port will be COM1.
CAN:
Using the CAN bus for the upgrade will automatically select your active RP1210 IFAK USB device.

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Remark: If an upgrade item was found in the decision table, it will automatically be selected. You can
continue immediately.
If the proper firmware version is selected, click "Start" and the flashing of the firmware will start.
Remark: This procedure can take a few minutes to complete.

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RS232:
If the firmware has successfully been flashed into the APC controller, a popup dialog will be prompted
asking you to restart the controller by turning off and on the ignition.
Please restart the controller and then click OK to continue.
3.4.5 AutoFlash Step 3B: Flash the APT file
After successfully flashing the firmware, a proper data file has to be downloaded. One or more different
data files can be presented.
Remark: If an upgrade item was found in the decision table, it will automatically be selected. You can
continue immediately.
After the data file has been successfully downloaded, the APC controller will automatically reboot and the
vehicle configuration settings will be restored.

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3.4.6 AutoFlash Step 3C: Restore the configuration set data
If the Dashboard was started with a valid connection, the vehicle configuration settings were read. By
flashing the firmware, some of that data was erased. These settings will be restored at the end of the
flash procedure.
After the APT file has been successfully downloaded into the APC controller, the Dashboard will restore
some of these vehicle configuration settings:
The Transmission Serial Number

The Vehicle ID
The Active Configuration Set
Click continue to finish.
Please be reminded that all necessary calibration procedures need to be performed after the flash
procedure! Click OK and restart your APC controller to finalize the upgrade procedure.
3.5 Error logging

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The APC controller contains a permanent error logging system. It can save any fault code that occurs
while the APC controller is in normal operating mode.
The following data is saved:
Error group: The fault area of an error, represented by the first 2 digits.
Error cause: The fault cause of an error, represented by the last 2 digits.
Error This value represents the number of occurrences, which will only be incremented when
counter: a certain error becomes active.
Error
Indicates the fault is still active or has become inactive.
status:
By clicking "Get errorlog info", the Dashboard is able to request this error information from the APC
controller. It will present you an overview of all logged data and it will add an error description.
Clicking the "Clear" button will clear all inactive errors from the system. If the APC cannot execute the
clear command, a notification will be given!
Remark: This tabpage will only be available, if the APC controller contains any permanent error buffers.
4. Global settings
The “Global Settings” screen provides an “USB” tab and the ability to select the appropriate
communication device. The “Global Settings” button is located in the tool bar on the main screen of the
“Dashboard”.

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Remark: Only valid IFAK USB-CAN devices supplied by DANA will be recognized by the “Dashboard”.
Any other devices are regarded as invalid and are therefore not available. If no valid device is found by
the “Dashboard”, an appropriate notification will be presented.
Back to toolbar ...
5. Optional tools
When selecting the "Tools" button in the toolbar, you will have access to some optional tools.
Possible tools are:
The APC Production Tool (APT)

The Generic Data Editor (GDE)
OEM Production
OEM Service
OEM Engineering
The Flash Tool
access rights for the current user level. If it is available, the available optional tools will depend upon the
definition of the access rights for the current user level.
Back to toolbar ...
5.1 APC Production Tool

Use the APT tool to download APT parameter files into the APC.

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Remark: All available tools are in English only!
Back to tools ...
5.2 Generic Data Editor

Use the GDE tool to upload, download and edit a number of APC parameters.
This GDE tool is available for different user levels, depending on the specific needs and access rights for
each user level. Exactly which tools are available will depend upon the definition of the access rights for
the current user level.
Back to tools ...
5.3 Flash tool

Use the Flash tool to upgrade the firmware of the APC. You have to establish a serial connection (RS232)!
Back to tools ...

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Menu structure
The menu structure is located at the top side of the “Dashboard”. It contains 4
menu’s :
File
Tools
Window
Help
For more information see: Introduction or Toolbar.
1. File
Via the “File” menu “Open”, “Save As ...”, “Print” and “Exit” can be selected,
depending on the active screen.
See “Toolbar” for more information.
Back to menu structure ...
2. Tools
Via the “Tools” menu “Monitor”, “Event Log”, “Settings”, “Global Settings” and
“Tools” can be selected. See individual help screens for further information.
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3. Window
Via the “Window” menu “Tile Vertical”, “Tile Horizontal”, “Cascade” or one of the
active windows can be selected.
4. Help
The pull down “Help” screen offers reference information about the “Dashboard”.
The “License Key” item provides the possibility to enter a new license key or to
view the license information of the “Dashboard” by selecting the “View License”
button.

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The "Firmware patch" item allows you to display some detailed information about
the currently installed firmware patch. In order to communicate about a specific
firmware patch with a DANA service engineer, it is very important to mention this
data.
The “About” item provides the software version information of the “Dashboard”.

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The “Help” screen is located on the top menu structure of the main screen of the
“Dashboard”.

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Features of the Dashboard :

Automatically detects the configuration of the transmission controller

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Limitation of the Dashboard Usage:

If no valid device is found by the “Dashboard”, an appropriate notification will

For more information see: Toolbar or Menu structure.

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Automatic detection of transmission

Because of this environment setup, "Dashboard" will need to be restarted if connection

TIP: Because of this automatic detection functionality, it is recommended to power up

Remark: If the "Dashboard" would be connected to an APC configuration that is not

For more information see: Toolbar or Menu structure.

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Dashboard Recovery Mode

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Choose "Settings", "AutoFlash" to upgrade your controller. After you have

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10. The current database.

For more information see: Introduction or Menu structure.

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1. Shift Lever and Transmission Position

Directional clutch drum

12. Digital Output Signals

Select the below “Start” button to activate the “Monitor” screen.

Select the below “Freeze” button to freeze the monitor screen.

Back to toolbar ...

1.1 Shift Lever and Transmission position

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F = Forward 1 = 1st range

Example: F3 = Forward and 3rd range clutch selected.

F = Forward 1 = 1st range

Example: R2 = Reverse and 2nd range clutch activated.

Back to monitor ...

1.2 Battery and Ignition Circuit

Back to monitor ...

1.3 Operating Time and Remaining Time to Calibrate

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Back to monitor ...

1.4 Total Travelled Distance and Trip Distance

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Back to monitor ...

1.5 Speed Ratio

The “Speed Ratio” window is located in the “Monitor” screen.

For reference, go to “Speed Monitor”.

Back to monitor ...

1.6 Turbine Torque

Back to monitor ...

1.7 Active and Non active error codes (volatile)

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The severity of the codes are identified as follows:

“Severe warning” text highlighted in red

Example (APC200): see above error code “40.06”

Back to monitor ...

1.8 Transmission Sump Temperature

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Use the following temperature range to interpret the gauge:

Low temperature range : below 60 °C (or 140 °F)

Back to monitor ...

1.9 Pressure Switch Resistance

The “Pressure switch resistance” gauge is located in the “Monitor” screen.