AEM Digital Boost Gauge 304408 User Manual

							
  
 
 
ADVANCED ENGINE MANAGEMENT INC. 
This product is legal in Californi a for racing vehicles only and should never be used on public highways. 
Advanced Engine Management, 2205 126
th Street Unit A Hawthorne, CA. 90250, Phone: (310) 484-2322 Fax: (310) 484-0152 
Instruction Part Number: 10-4402, ©  2006 Advanced Engine Management, Inc. 
 
30-4408 50 PSI BOOST GAUGE QUICK START GUIDE 
 
 
DIGITAL DISPLAY GAUGE 
 
The AEM Digital Display Gauges are designed for easy installa tion and usability.  The 30-4408 Boost Pressure Gauge kit 
comes with all the necessary components to install and use the  gauge.  Follow the instructions printed in this quick start 
sheet to install your gauge and start using it as soon as possi ble.  Visit the “AEM Gauges” section of the AEM electronics 
forum for more information on the advanced features of this  gauge.  The forums can be accessed by clicking on the 
“FORUMS” link on the AEM home page, www.aempower.com.   
 
Gauge Display Range:   30inhg vacuum to 50 psi boost. 
  
The 30-4408  Kit Contains: 
(1) Pressure Gauge assembly 
(1) Pressure Sensor 
(1) Pressure Cable 
(4) Butt Connector 
(1) Silver Bezel 
(1)  White Boost Pressure Faceplate 
(1)  1/8 NPT-Hose Barb Boost Fitting 
(1) Tee fitting 
(1) Boost Hose 
(1) Instructions 
Gauge Configuration:   The gauge bezels are threaded on to the 
gauge cup.  Rotate the bezel in a counter-clockwise direction to 
remove it from the cup.  Once removed, the faceplate can be 
changed and/or a different bezel can be installed.  
 
Electrical Connection:  In order to use the gauge, only the red and 
black wires need to be connected.  The white and blue wires do not 
need to be connected.  Connect the red wire to switched +12V.  
Connect the black wire to a known good ground.  Plug the connector 
on the harness into the mating co nnector on the sensor.  See the 
connection diagram below.   
 
Sensor Installation:   Connect the 1/8 NPT-Hose barb fitting to the pressure sensor.  Connect the sensor to a suitable 
boost line using the supplied Tee fitting and boost hose. 
 
 
Pressure Sender 
Ground (Black) 
Switched +12V (Red) 
RS232 (Blue) 
0-5V Output (White) 
 
 Figure 1. Connection Diagram 
 
  
						

							
 
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