Manual
Racer Gauge N2 Plus Φ52mm (2 1/16") / 60mm (2 3/8")
DF19101〜DF19902
Thank you very much for purchasing our product.
This product is an additional product for providing information to automobile users about engine
conditions and other important factors. Before installing and using the product, please read this manual
and the warranty card thoroughly. All sections are for customers and installation personnels. After
installation, please keep this manual and the warranty card for future reference. In the event that this
product (or the vehicle in which it is installed) is lent to or transferred to another person, please be sure
this operation manual and warranty card accompany the product.
Defi will not be held responsible for accidents or damages related to installation of this product.
When installing and operating this product, be sure to read the cautionary items in the operation manual
for the vehicle in which this product will be installed in addition to the manual of this product. Please
obtain a full understanding of the cautionary items and use the product accordingly. Before using the
product, please confirm all the components are included in the package.
Safety Warning 【Please read carefully.】
In this manual, the degree of hazard arising from actions such as improper operation is separated into the
3 levels "Danger," "Warning," and "Caution." In addition, instructions that must be followed for safe and
proper use of this product as well as practices that must be maintained are marked with a "Confirmation"
heading. Please read and become familiar with these sections.
Indicates the imminent dangerous situation of death or serious injury if the product is
Danger
mishandled.
Warning
Indicates the possibility of death or serious injury if the product is mishandled.
Indicates a conceivable source of personal injury or damage to equipment if the
Caution
product is improperly operated.
Confirmation
Indicates an instruction that must be performed or practice that must be maintained.
Properties for safety warning
Indicates attention needs to be paid. (Including warnings)
Prohibited
Indicates restricted actions. (PROHIBITED actions)
Indicates actions that need to be carried out. (MUST actions)
Must
Before handling (for installation personnel)
Do not install the product at the wet places. It may result in a fire caused by an electrical short circuit.
Ensure that the vehicle will remain stationary and turn off the engine before installing this product. Failure to do so
could result in a fire, and could make the vehicle move during installation.
Remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal prior to installation of this
product. Failure to do so could result in a fire caused by an electrical short circuit.
Take care not to install this product in a way that interferes with safety equipment such as seat belts and air bag
systems or vehicle operation equipment such as engine controls, steering wheel or brake systems. Interference
with normal operation of the vehicle can result in an accident or fire.
Solder or use a solderless connector for wiring connections and make sure connections are insulated. In areas
where there could be tension or sudden impacts on the wiring, safeguard the wiring with corrugated tubing or
other shock absorbent material. Accidental shorts can cause fires.
When wiring power supply wire, to avoid the risk of electrical shock or fire, be sure to confirm that there is no
disconnection or breakage of wire. Poor connection can result in short-circuit, electrical shock, fire, or other hazards.
Discontinue use of this product if a blowout of the fuse has occurred. Continued use while the condition exists
could result in an accident, fire, or damage to the vehicle.
Use a fuse of regulated capacity when the fuse of the power wire is changed. Using a fuse that exceeds regulated
capacity may cause fire and affect the accuracy.
Discontinue use of this product if the product doesn't operate or operates improperly. Continued use while the
condition exists could result in an accident or fire.
Do not disassemble or modify this product. Such actions will not only void the warranty but also
damage or destroy the product.
Do not perform installation of this product immediately after the engine has been switched off. The
engine and exhaust system are extremely hot at this time and can cause burns if touched.
Do not cut more than one wire at the same time when cutting wires. Cutting several wires together
may destroy your ECU, ignition system and other engine management devices.
Do not install this product in the area where safety equipment such as airbags are mounted. This
may cause more injuries in the event of an accident.
Carefully consider the installation location and driver's operation of the product before installation. Do not install this
product where it interrupts driving and the safety deices of vehicle such as the airbag system.
Be sure not to install this product where it could fall. Improper installation or operation could cause the product to
fall and damage the vehicle or cause serious danger by impeding driving.
Ensure that the wiring of this product does not have an adverse impact on the other wiring of the vehicle. Any
controlling devices or other electronic components of the vehicle could be damaged.
Keep children and infants away from the installation area. Children may swallow small parts or be injured in other ways.
Do not drop any of the components of this product. It may result in damage to the product.
Do not apply excessive force on switches/terminals. It may result in damage to the product.
Do not use wires other than the provided wires.
Do not place wires near the engine, exhaust pipe or turbine. It may result in damage or fusion of wires.
Do not share single fuse with multiple gauges. Every gauge requires independent fuse for IGN and
+B line.
Do not pull the wires out of connectors forcefully. The connectors may be broken and the wires
may be cut. When pulling out the wires, press the lock firmly and unclip the locks of connectors.
Do not install gauges into the passenger side or center of the dashboard. It doesn't meet
vehicle safety standards.
Do not attach wires on the body of the vehicle or engine parts as this may result in damage to the product.
Install wires away from ignition and also radio signal frequency interference as this could cause the gauges to malfunction.
This product is designed for use on 12V vehicles. Do not install this product on vehicles with 24V systems.
Insulate any unused wires. If any wires or connectors loosen during installation, please make sure they are correctly reattached.
Make sure the waterproof processing is done when diverging wires in the engine compartment.
When installing the sensor, do not bend the wire near the sensor body.
Wear gloves to avoid burns when soldering and cuts when installing wires, sharp edges of parts.
Install sensors away from hot or wet places.
When using sunshade, put sunshade between products and windshield to avoid direct sun exposure .
Use a dry, soft cloth for cleanup. Do not use cleaners except for neutral detergent. It may damage the product.
Do not lay the gauge face down due to oil leakage. Angle "A" must be more than 90 degrees.
Be sure to follow all instructions in this manual to ensure safe installation and operation of the product.
After installation is complete, return this operation manual, warranty card, and the package to the
customer along with the warranty.
Confirm with the car maintenance manual issued by the manufacturer when installing and detaching genuine parts.
Before tapping wires, check the voltage of the existing wire. After tapping the wire, check the voltage of the tapped
wire again to confirm whether you have tapped into the proper place.
If car navigation system or car television is installed in vehicle, gauges and wires of this product need to be kept as
far away as possible from the wiring and installing positions of car navigation system or car television. Failure to do
so may result in interference of television display.
When the negative (-) battery terminal is disconnected, equipment such as clocks and audio components having
internal memory may lose their memory data. Follow the operation manual of each component to reset data after
installation of this product.
The gauge pointer may not be in the proper position when you purchase the product. Normal function will resume
when power is connected.
On no event will Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. be liable to you for any damages or losses of genuine parts for your vehicle
while installing.
RGN2P-E: 24.05-1
SI series
SI series
Danger
Warning
Caution
Confirmation
About Installation and Operation(for customer and installation personnel)
Do not disassemble or modify this product. Such actions will not only void the warranty but also damage or destroy the product.
Do not operate during driving.
Discontinue use of this product if the gauge doesn't operate, water gets into the unit, or smoke or a strange odor
comes from the unit. If such a condition occurs, contact the sales outlet or installation personnel as soon as
possible. Continued use while the condition exists could result in an accident or fire.
Please have this product installed by a retail store or dealer where it was purchased. Installation by the customer
will void the warranty.
In order to ensure safe driving, check the information on the gauge only for short periods of time. Looking at the
display for long periods of time could distract adequate attention from the road and result in an accident.
Fix the switch unit and other parts tightly to the vehicle to avoid that children swallow those.
Do not pull the wires out of connectors forcefully. The connectors may be broken and the wires may be
cut. When pulling out the wires, press the lock firmly and unclip the locks of connectors.
On no event will Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. be liable to you for any damages arising out of
the use or inability to use the product, even if Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. has been advised of
the possibility of such damage.
This product cannot be linked to either the ADVANCE System or the Defi-Link System.
The information displayed on this product are for reference purposes only. Please drive according to the indication
of vehicle's originally equipped instruments.
Please check the installed product regularly. Durability might deteriorate according to use conditions, etc.
Dispose of the product according to the local recycling regulations.
This product uses high luminance LEDs. When several gauges are lined up, there might be color difference in the
LED production tolerance, but it is not malfunction.
In the case of idling stop vehicles, the power of the product is turned off and restarted in some cases by a drop in
battery voltage when the engine is restarted while idling stop function is active. It is not malfunction.
This product can be used only on 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8 cylinder vehicles with 4 cycle engine. Engine revolution signal
of diesel vehicles cannot be displayed.
Lineup (for customer)
Product Name
TURBO 2.0
PRESS.
TEMP.
VOLT
Tachometer 9000rpm
Main Features (for customer)
■Stepping motor "STEP MASTER VS-2" provides smooth operation.
■Full 270° sweep dial provides ultimate visibility.
■Ignition ON initiates self-luminescence gauge.
■Illumination using high-brightness LEDs
■Lightning-like opening / ending ceremony
■A mounting bracket and instrument case is provided with the product.
■Self-diagnostic function monitors both sensor disconnection and short-circuiting during opening ceremony.
a) Sensor disconnection check
This function reports any in-proper connections, broken or disconnected
sensor or sensor wire. The pointer will wave between 250 and 260 degrees.
b) Short-circuiting check
This function indicates any short circuit on the sensor or sensor wire.
The pointer will wave between 10 and 20 degrees.
Product Specifications ( for customer and installation personnel)
■Power-supply voltage 10V to 15V DC (12V vehicles only)
■Current consumption +B line:
■Temperature range (humidity is assumed to be 80% or lower) Unit: ° C(° F)
Gauge
Boost sensor
Pressure sensor
disassemble/
Temperature sensor
modify
※The upper temperature limit of sensor connectors is 105℃ (221° F) .
■Dial color
■Illumination color
■Pointer color
■Applicable number of cylinders 1・2・3・4・5・6・8
■Applicable engine speed pulse
Installation (for customer and installation personnel)
■How to wire the power supply wire
1) Disconnect negative ( - ) battery cable.
24V
2) Connect the power supply wire as shown below.
3) Connect each sensor. Refer to "How to attach sensor" sections. (Except the Volt gauge)
For the tachometer, wire the engine speed signal wire to the vehicle.
4) Connect the sensor wire.
5) Reconnect negative ( - ) battery cable.
Over 90°
A
When several gauges are installed into a vehicle, use each power supply wire to connect gauges to
the vehicle independently. Do not join multiple power supply wires. Do not share single fuse with
multiple gauges. Every gauge requires independent fuse for IGN and +B lines.
Warning
Caution
Confirmation
Φ52mm
Display Range
Blue ring
Red ring
-100kPa〜+200kPa
DF19101
DF19102
0〜1000kPa
DF19201
DF19202
30〜150℃
DF19301
DF19302
10〜15V
DF19401
DF19402
0〜9000rpm
ー
ー
MAX 120mA (Dark current 0mA)
IGN line: MAX 120mA
ILM line: MAX 2mA
Temperature range for storage Temperature range for operation
-30 ( -22) ~ +80(176)
-20(-4) ~ +60(140)
-30 ( -22) ~ +100(212)
-30 ( -22) ~ +80(176)
-30 ( -22) ~ +140(284)
-30 ( -22) ~ +120(248)
-30 ( -22) ~ +150(302)
-20 ( -4) ~ +150(302)
Black (invisible until the ignition is turned on)
White
White
See the tachometer section.
Sensor wire
Orange wire:IGN (Ignition)
To 12V wire while ignition is on
Red wire:+B (12V Battery)
Power supply wire
To 12V battery wire
White wire:+ILM (Illumination)
To 12V wire while instrument panel lights are on
+B 0.3A
Black wire:GND (Ground)
Fuse
IGN 0.3A
To ground or negative battery terminal
Confirmation
Φ60mm
Blue ring
Red ring
DF19501
DF19502
DF19601
DF19602
DF19701
DF19702
DF19801
DF19802
DF19901
DF19902
(a)
(b)
Sensor
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