Banks iDash Parameter Instructions Needed

[Hard Rock Jeep]

I installed the Banks iDash Data Monster on my 3.0 diesel so that I will know when regens are about to occur and when they are occurring. Banks was helpful in telling me the parameters to program to accomplish my initial need.

They also provided the full list of parameters applicable to the Jeep Wrangler 3.0L engine. Here is the link:

https://docs.bankspower.com/bids/files/PID_2020_Jeep_Wrangler_3_DOT_0L_V_311_E.html

There must be 200 parameters that can be displayed. I asked if there is a manual that would tell me why I would want visibility of these measurments. I got no answer after multiple attempts.

Some of these are kind of obvious but some that measure temperatures or pressures have multiple sensors, and without knowing the placement of these or the normal operating ranges, it is hard to use them and be confident that observing them is of any benefit.

Does anyone have better information on all or many of these showing how or why we would use them?

Also, what parameters are you using in your diesel and why are these important to you?

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[Gregj]

Here’s what I am monitoring, there are about 135 different data points you can monitor but a lot of them are calculated values that won’t mean much on a daily driver. I recently started monitoring the charge air cooler inlet and outlet temps.
JTRD aka the Stray.

Gregj

 

[Wrangler man]

"monitoring the charge air cooler inlet and outlet temps" is useful for what application or purpose. Sharing what is on your i-dash without explanation or reasoning is meaningless to the majority like Hard Rock Jeep mentioned "without knowing the placement of these or the normal operating ranges, it is hard to use them and be confident that observing them is of any benefit."

 

[Gregj]

"monitoring the charge air cooler inlet and outlet temps" is useful for what application or purpose. Sharing what is on your i-dash without explanation or reasoning is meaningless to the majority like Hard Rock Jeep mentioned "without knowing the placement of these or the normal operating ranges, it is hard to use them and be confident that observing them is of any benefit."

I disagree on the benefit of monitoring as it sets a baseline of “normal” even if you don’t know exactly where the sensor is at. Readings other than “normal” is reason enough to investigate further.

Gregj

Eta the rest of the readings are pretty self explanatory of what they are.

 

[Hard Rock Jeep]

I am pretty sure that most of their parameters have no bearing whatsoever on the diesel pollution control system. Pressure altitude and density altitude are important for helicopters and I suppose for some of Bank's other products. It would be great if there were a Banks check list for the specific benefits that each of their units provides, plus explanation. Just wondering if anyone knows of such.

We love our diesels. I bet there are some parameters that if tracked would indicate that we are heading for trouble down the road. If anyone has more clout with Banks than I do, and can ask, please do so.

 

[zouch]

have you tried *calling* Banks? they've been very helpful for me when i've actually *talked* to them.
realize that they're a bunch of Enginerds and Motorheads, not keyboard jockeys; they communicate better when you *talk* to them.

but i'd recommend that you have your list of questions handy and be prepared to take notes when you get one on the phone; the info comes fast and furious because this is what they deal with every day all day long.

as for what people are monitoring, may i suggest you might enjoy the thread that's already about that;
what are you monitoring?

EDIT:
link corrected.

I installed the Banks iDash Data Monster on my 3.0 diesel so that I will know when regens are about to occur and when they are occurring. Banks was helpful in telling me the parameters to program to accomplish my initial need.

They also provided the full list of parameters applicable to the Jeep Wrangler 3.0L engine. Here is the link:

https://docs.bankspower.com/bids/files/PID_2020_Jeep_Wrangler_3_DOT_0L_V_311_E.html

There must be 200 parameters that can be displayed. I asked if there is a manual that would tell me why I would want visibility of these measurments. I got no answer after multiple attempts.

Some of these are kind of obvious but some that measure temperatures or pressures have multiple sensors, and without knowing the placement of these or the normal operating ranges, it is hard to use them and be confident that observing them is of any benefit.

Does anyone have better information on all or many of these showing how or why we would use them?

Also, what parameters are you using in your diesel and why are these important to you?

 

[Hard Rock Jeep]

what are you monitoring?
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Thanks Zouch. Can you check the link above? It is not working for me.

 

[Gregj]

What are you monitoring
Try this link

Gregj

 

[zouch]

sorry about that.
thanks to @Gregj for coming to the rescue!

what are you monitoring?

Thanks Zouch. Can you check the link above? It is not working for me.
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[Hard Rock Jeep]

Thanks guys. When I get my head around this I may call them. They are missing a great marketing angle by not promoting all that their instruments can do.

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