AEM CD-5/7 QUICK START GUIDE
READ ENTIRE DOCUMENT BEFORE BEGINNING. Follow the link below to download DashDesign software.
https://www.aemelectronics.com/?q=products/instructions/software-downloads
Click DOWNLOAD – Your software Version may not match the example below.
1. Wait till the download completes then click to
launch installer 2. Click Run to confirm 3. Click Yes to allow changes
5. Click to create a desktop icon then Next to
4. Click Next to continue continue
6. Click to install
9. Launch the software by double clicking the
desktop icon
7. Wait for the installation to complete 8. Click Finish to complete
Connecting - Infinity, 30-71XX
If using an AEM supplied Infinity harness, simply plug the 4 pin Deutsch DTM connector from the dash
harness into the corresponding connector on the Infinity harness labeled AEMNet. If using a custom
designed harness, see full manual for details. The full manual can be found here after software install.
\Documents\AEM\DashDesign\Instructions. Note that a switched, 12V power source at the AEMNet
connector is required for proper function of the Dash.
Be sure you have the latest software installed. In the DashDesign software, go to Tools | Upload Firmware.
The firmware files are located at \Documents\AEM\DashDesign\Firmware with the format CD-14x23.bin
where x23 is an example version. In the DashDesign software, go to File | Open… and navigate to the
library of pre-configured setup files for the Infinity. They are installed at the following location.
\Documents\AEM\DashDesign\Setups\App Specific\AEM Infinity. Choose your file and click Open.
Connect the Dash to your PC using the supplied USB connector. Turn the key on. Ensure the dash is
powered up. A status message will be displayed as shown below.
In the DashDesign software, go to File | Upload to display… A status message will notify you when it is safe
to disconnect the USB cable. Once the USB cable is disconnected, the Dash will reboot and will be ready
for use.
Connecting - Series II EMS
See Series II user documentation for location of the CAN1L and CAN1H circuits. Following is a pinout of the
4 pin Deutsch DTM connector on the Dash harness.
Pin Function Connect the CAN1H circuit from your Series II
1 AEMNet CAN+ ECU to Pin 1 AEMNet CAN+. Connect the
2 AEMNet CAN- CAN1L circuit from your Series II ECU to Pin 2
3 +12V Power AEMNet CAN-. Use optional AEM PN 35-2626
4 Ground as mating connector.
Be sure you have the latest software installed. In the DashDesign software, go to Tools | Upload Firmware.
The firmware files are located at \Documents\AEM\DashDesign\Firmware with the format CD-14x23.bin
where x23 is an example version. In the DashDesign software, go to File | Open… and navigate to the
library of pre-configured setup files for the Series II. They are installed at the following location.
\Documents\AEM\DashDesign\Setups\App Specific\AEM Series2 & EMS-4. Choose your file and click
Open.
Connect the Dash to your PC using the supplied USB connector. Turn the key on. Ensure the dash is
powered up. A status message will be displayed as shown below.
In the DashDesign software, go to File | Upload to display… A status message will notify you when it is safe
to disconnect the USB cable. Once the USB cable is disconnected, the Dash will reboot and will be ready
for use.
The AEMNet CAN output must be enabled in your Series II ECU before the dash can receive messages. In
AEMTuner, select Wizards | Setup Wizard and choose Telemetry: AEMNet from the Wizard Types column.
Left click on the Configuration Name AEMNet Datastream and click the Apply button to enable.
Typical OBDII Connection
Be sure you have the latest software installed. In the DashDesign software, go to Tools | Upload Firmware.
The firmware files are located at \Documents\AEM\DashDesign\Firmware with the format CD-14x23.bin
where x23 is an example version. In the DashDesign software, go to File | Open… and navigate to the
library of pre-configured setup files for OBDII. They are installed at the following location.
\Documents\AEM\DashDesign\Setups\App Specific\OBDII
Choose your file and click Open.
Connect the Dash to your PC using the supplied USB connector. Turn the key on. Ensure the dash is
powered up. A status message will be displayed as shown below.
In the DashDesign software, go to File | Upload to display… A status message will notify you when it is safe
to disconnect the USB cable. Once the USB cable is disconnected, the Dash will reboot and will be ready
for use. To configure your dash for OBDII data display, the dash must scan your vehicle's OBDII port to
identify all ECUs and available PIDs. PID stands for Parameter ID. These are codes used to request
specific data from a vehicle. To begin the scan process, launch AEM DashDesign and go to Tools | Scan
Vehicle OBDII...
The OBDII Scan Wizard will guide you through the
process.
1.
2. 3.
5. The dash will scan your vehicle and identify all
available PIDs. When the scan is complete the
message Reconnect USB cable to complete
process will be displayed on the dash. Plug in
the USB cable.
4.
7. The scan is complete. Click OK to proceed.
8. Save your setup file then upload again before
proceeding. You can also use the hotkey
combination Ctrl+U. If the setup file is not
loaded into dash after completing OBDII Scan
Wizard there can be errors or missing data.
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3 Party Hardware
AEM has validated CAN setups for many 3rd party hardware platforms. For a continuously updated list of validated setups, please visit our forum at https://www.aemelectronics.com/?q=forum/can-
configurations-3rd-party-hardware
Be sure to create an account!
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3 Party Supported Hardware Examples – See forum thread for latest info!
Adaptronic M1200, M2000, M6000 ECUs MSD AtomicEFI Throttle Body ECUs
Adaptronic Modular series Plug-in ECUs MSD GRID Programmable Ignition
Autosport Labs, AnalogX 4 Channel Analog to PCS EGT-2000, 8 Ch EGT Module
CAN Module
Performance Electronics PE3 Series ECUs
BigStuff GEN4 Pro Xtreme ECUs
Polaris RZR XP-900, RZR XP-1000, & RZR
Bosch IMU 2-Axis Accel & Yaw Sensor XP-Turbo ECUs
EFI Technology S.r.l. Euro-4 ECU ProEFI Pro128, Pro112, and Pro48 ECUs
EMS EM-Tech EM70, EM80, EM140, EM160 & RaceGrade TC8, 8 Ch EGT Module
EM180 ECUs
RaceGrade 8 Ch and 15 Ch Keypads
FAST XFI 2.0 ECU Racepak V300SD, V500SD, Sportsman,
gaugeART 31-001, 8 Ch Analog Expansion G2X, & G2XPro Loggers
Module
Racepak 220-VM-USM, Universal 4 Sensor
GM/Delphi MEFI-4b ECUs Analog Modules
Haltech Elite 550, 750, 950, 1000, 1500, 2000, Racepak 220-VP-IRXXXX, IR Tire & Brake
2500, 2500T ECUs Temp Modules
Haltech Elite VMS, VMS-T Racepak 220-VP-JBXXXX, Exhaust Temp
Haltech Platinum Pro, Platinum Sport and
Modules
Platinum Sprint ECUs Racepak 220-VP-PTXXXX, Pressure
Haltech WBC1 & WBC2, 1 & 2 Ch CAN
Sensor Modules
widebands Racepak 220-VP-PTXXXX, Wheelie Bar
Holley HP EFI, Dominator EFI ECUs
Force Modules
Hondata KPro4 and S300 V3 ECUs Racepak 220-VP-RIDEHTXX, Laser Ride
Height Modules
KMS MD35 ECU
Racepak 220-VP-TCXXXX, Thermocouple
KMS Single Ch CAN wideband Modules
KMS 4 Ch EGT Module Racepak 220-VP-TRXXXX,
KMS 4 Ch Wheelspeed Module Coolant/Air/Oil/Trans/Diff Temp Modules
KMS 2 Ch DBW Module Syvecs S6, S6+, S6I, S8, SDI & S12 ECU’s
KMS Flex Fuel CAN Module Techmor AC-1-4, 4 Ch Analog Expansion
Module
Life Racing F42, F88, F90 & GDI Series ECUs
Techmor IR-1 Non-Contact IR Tire
Link G4+ based ECUs Temperature Module
Link CAN-Lambda Module Techmor AP-1, 16 Ch Aero Pressure
Megasquirt, MS3, MS2, Microsquirt, DIYPNP & Sensor Module
MSPNP Gen2 ECUs Techmor SG-1-C, Strain Gauge Amplifier
MicroTech LT-9C, LT-10C, LT-15C & LT-16C Module
ECUs Vi-PEC i44-i88 ECUs
Motec M1, M84, M400, M600, M800, & M880 Zeitronics Zt-3 CAN AFR Meter and
ECUs Datalogging System
Motec PDM15, PDM16, PDM30 & PDM32 Power
Distribution Modules
Motec PLM Lambda Module
Motec LTC, LTCD Lambda to CAN Modules
Motec E888, E816, CAN Expansion Modules
