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MAN#650780 

 
 

 

BIM-12-2 

Bus Interface Module for EGT and Head Temp 

(Sensors are sold separately) 

 

This Bus Interface Module has inputs for up to two thermocouple probe sensors, Dakota Digital part numbers SEN-11 
or SEN-12.  Each input can be configured individually.  There are two interface (I/O) ports on the module.  Either one 
can be connected to the gauge system or to another module, allowing several units to be daisy chained together.  Do 
not connect the I/O port to anything other than a Dakota Digital gauge or BIM.  Do not mount the module in the engine 
compartment; it should be mounted in interior of the vehicle.  The sensor harness cannot be extended with standard 
wire.  The sensors are available with different length harnesses.  If you need a longer harness, contact Dakota Digital. 
Each sensor connected to the bus needs a unique ID number assigned to it.  This module has two inputs so it can use 
one or two ID numbers.  Each of the two inputs can be assigned an ID from 1 

– 16, or turned off.  The factory default 

ID numbers are 11 and OFF for the two inputs respectively.  The factory default labels are EGT and HEAD 
respectively. 

 
Labels available for each input are: 

EGT -   

Exhaust gas temperature input.  This will display EGT, E, or EGT TEMP. 

EGT A - 

Exhaust gas temperature input.  This will display EGT A, EA, or EGT TEMP A. 

EGT B - 

Exhaust gas temperature input.  This will display EGT B, EB, or EGT TEMP B. 

HEAD -  

Cylinder head temperature input.  This will display HEAD, HT, or HEAD TEMP. 

HEAD A - 

Cylinder head temperature input.  This will display HEAD A, HA, or HEAD TEMP A. 

HEAD B - 

Cylinder head temperature input.  This will display HEAD B, HB, or HEAD TEMP B. 

 
Specs for each input are: 

 

 

Sensor   

 

resolution 

high warning 

HEAD -  

SEN-11-4/5/6/7/8 

2°F 

 

300 

– 600 

 

EGT -   

SEN-12-4/5/6/7  

5°F 

 

1140 

– 1760 

 

Temperature unit will follow the unit set for the main water temp gauge, Fahrenheit or Celsius. 

 
Sender harness lengths: 

SEN-11-4 

6 feet 

with ½” ring 

 

SEN-12-4 

6 feet 

SEN-11-5 

10 feet 

with ½” ring 

 

SEN-12-5 

10 feet 

SEN-11-6 

14 feet 

with ½” ring 

 

SEN-12-6 

14 feet 

SEN-11-7 

18 feet 

with ½” ring 

 

SEN-12-7 

18 feet 

SEN-11-8 

18 feet with 14mm ring   

SEN-12-9 

weld-on bung 

Summary of Contents for BIM-12-2

Page 1: ...ssigned an ID from 1 16 or turned off The factory default ID numbers are 11 and OFF for the two inputs respectively The factory default labels are EGT and HEAD respectively Labels available for each input are EGT Exhaust gas temperature input This will display EGT E or EGT TEMP EGT A Exhaust gas temperature input This will display EGT A EA or EGT TEMP A EGT B Exhaust gas temperature input This wil...

Page 2: ...ta harness Hold the SW1 switch from the gauge system control box while turning the key on The message display should show SETUP Release SW1 Press and release SW1 until BIM is shown on the message display Press and hold SW1 The message display should show SCAN followed by the number of BIM channels detected Release SW1 If 0 is shown check all connections and then press and hold SW1 with SCAN shown ...

Page 3: ...ID indicates the sender is connected properly indicates the sender is not connected or the signal is too high indicates an internal measurement problem If the input is turned off the digit will be blank The second screen will show the ID assigned to channel 1 The third screen will show the ID assigned to channel 2 Troubleshooting guide Problem Possible cause Solution _ Sensor does not show on PWR ...

Page 4: ... product that should it under normal use and condition be proven defective in material or workmanship for the lifetime of the original vehicle it was installed in such defect s will be repaired or replaced at Dakota Digital s option This warranty does not cover nor extend to damage to the vehicle s systems and does not cover diagnosis removal or reinstallation of the product This Warranty does not...

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