Tachometers and Tach/Hourmeters

AT and ATH Series

Installation Instructions

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 IMPORTANT! These instructions are specific to
tachometer models with a single calibration push
button. If your tachometer is a type using selector
switch or dip switch calibration, please locate
installation instructions in the discontinued product
literature section of the Murphy website
(www.fwmurphy.com). Refer to Tachometer and
Tach/Hourmeter Installation Instructions Series:
ATS, ATHS, ATA, ATHA, ATHI (00-02-0258).

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 BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION OF THIS MURPHY
PRODUCT:
• A visual inspection of this product for damage during
shipping is recommended before installation.
• It is your responsibility to ensure that qualified
mechanical and electrical technicians install
this product.
• Disconnect all electrical power to the machine.
• Make sure machine cannot operate during installation.
• Follow all safety warnings of the machine
manufacturer.
• Read and follow all installation instructions.
• Please contact Enovation Controls immediately if you
have any questions.

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 Table of Contents

General Information..................................... 1
Installation Instructions .............................. 3
Mounting Requirements ...................... 5
Tools and Supplies Required for
Installation ....................................... 6
Connection Instructions ....................... 7
Connecting to Power (All Models) ..... 12
Connecting to a Magnetic Sensor...... 13
Connecting to an Ignition Coil ............ 15
Connecting to an Alternator ............... 15
Calibration Instructions ............................ 16
Input Signals ............................................... 21
Specifications ............................................. 22

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 General Information
The Murphy AT/ATH series tachometers indicate
engine speed in revolutions per minute (RPM).
Models equipped with an hourmeter also record
elapsed engine running time when the engine speed
is greater than 100 RPM.

There is no need to select a model specific to the

input source as every tachometer will accept input
signals from an alternator, a magnetic sensor or an
ignition.

Calibration has also been improved and is now

accomplished with a single push button on the back.

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 Engine speed is determined one of three ways:

1. Magnetically by the pulses obtained from the

ring gear of an engine flywheel (having from
50 to 300 teeth).

2. Electrically by the engine-driven alternator

producing pulses when it charges the
battery. In this instance, the alternator must
have a terminal for the tachometer.

3. From the coil or a tachometer output from

the Ignition system.

The tachometer is for negative ground or isolated

electrical systems. If the instrument is connected to
reverse polarity, it will not operate until proper
connections are made. It is powered by a 12- or 24-
volt battery (operating range: 10-32 VDC).
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 Installation Instructions
It is preferred that the unit is mounted in a place
where the back will be protected from rain and
splashing water. A minimum distance of 12 in.
(305mm) from any coil, coil leads or high voltage
wiring should be maintained. The unit is intended for
mounting on a flat panel with a cut out of 3-3/8 in.
(86mm) diameter hole as shown in Figure 2. The
maximum panel thickness recommended is 1/2 in.
(13mm). Insert the instrument from the front side of
the panel and place the screw-on clamp ring to
secure the instrument in place.

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 Figure 1 – Side
View of Tach

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 Mounting Requirements

Figure 2 –
Mounting Hole
Dimensions

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 Tools and Supplies Required for Installation

3/8” nut driver

Wire cutting & stripping tool
Wire terminal crimping tool
#10 crimp on ring terminals, and Faston™ or slip-
on crimp terminals (for backlight connection).

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 Connection Instructions
CAUTION: For safety of both
personnel and equipment, disconnect
the battery/power source before
beginning installation.

Determine voltage and polarity of the

application before wiring the unit. Use
the appropriate wire size. To wire the
magnetic sensor pickup, use 18 AWG
(1.0mm) twisted pair, shielded cable.
Use insulated crimp-on (solderless)
ring-type wire terminals. Allow a few
inches of extra wire (service loops) for
ease of servicing.

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 Figure 3 – Connection Diagram

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 Figure 4 – Magnetic Pickup Connection Diagram

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 Fig 5: Ignition Wiring Diagram

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 Fig 6: Alternator Wiring Diagram

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 Connecting to Power (All Models)
IMPORTANT: The operating voltage
range of these units is 10-32VDC
only. Always ensure circuits have a
fuse or a circuit breaker to protect
wiring. Never connect the unit directly
to a battery without a fuse or circuit
breaker.

1. Connect a wire from + to Battery or

Power Supply + through a fuse and
the ignition switch.
2. Connect a wire from the - terminal to
the negative voltage source
(electrical ground).

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 Connecting to a Magnetic Sensor
The magnetic sensor (pickup) usually has
two connections (terminals or wires) exiting
from it. These connections are not
polarized; either connection can be
considered positive or negative signals.
These two connections must be routed
directly to the unit. Do NOT ground one of
the connections at the engine. (See Figure
3)

1. Connect one of the wires in the

twisted pair (from magnetic sensor)
to the S terminal.

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 Connecting to a Magnetic Sensor, cont.

2. Connect the other wire in the twisted

pair (from the magnetic sensor) to
the negative (-) terminal.

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 Connecting to an Ignition Coil
Connect wire from the S terminal to the
negative (-) side of the ignition coil or to the
terminal marked TACH on solid state
ignition systems (See Figure 4).

Connecting to an Alternator
Connect a wire from the S terminal to AC
phase terminal (sometimes marked STA or
R on the alternator [See Figure 5]).

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 Calibration Instructions
You can adjust calibration on all models
with the calibration button on the back of
the housing.
(1) The engine must be running at a
known RPM during the calibration
process.
(2) Once the tachometer is in calibration
mode, it will exit the calibration mode
and return to normal operating mode
if the calibration button is not
pressed for 5 seconds.

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 Calibration Instructions, cont.

Calibration
Button

Fig 7 - Calibration Button

1. To enter the calibration mode, press and
hold the calibration button for 2+ seconds.

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 Calibration Instructions, cont.

2. The pointer will fall to zero then swing up

to 2500 RPM or higher. Release the
calibration button. The Tachometer is
now in calibration mode.
3. Once in calibration mode, the pointer will
need to be set to the RPM of the running
engine. To move the pointer to the
desired RPM:
a. Press and hold the calibration
button. The pointer will sweep
slowly in one direction.
b. To change the direction of the
pointer sweep, release the
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 Calibration Instructions, cont.
calibration button for 0.5-3
seconds before pressing and
holding the button again. Repeat
this step as necessary to change
direction of the pointer sweep.
c. Fine adjustments can be made by
pressing and releasing the
calibration button quickly. If fine
adjustments are needed in the
opposite direction, repeat steps 2b-
2c.
4. Once the pointer is set to the desired
RPM, no further action is required.
Release the calibration button for at least
5 seconds. The pointer will fall to 0 RPM
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 Calibration Instructions, cont.
and then sweep up to the RPM that was
set in the calibration mode.

The calibration has been completed, and

the tachometer is now in normal operating
mode. If further refinement is needed,
repeat steps 1-3 until the desired setting is
reached.

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 Input Signals

The AT/ATH series tachometers will accept

the following signals:

• Magnetic sensor using a flywheel

with 50 to 300 teeth

• Alternator putting out 3 to 52 pulses

per engine revolution

• Ignitions with 2 to 10 cylinders (4-

cycle)

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 Specifications
Operating Temperature Range: -40°F to 185°F (-
40°C to 85°C)
IP Rating: IP66 Front, IP32 Back (vented case)
Input Voltage: 12VDC or 24VDC (10 to 32 VDC).
Not for use with Capacitive Discharge (CD) ignitions
or magnetos.
Frequency Input Range: 2.5 Hz - 25 KHz
Minimum Signal Amplitude: 1.5 Vrms
Maximum Signal Amplitude: 140 Vrms
Mag Pickup: 50 to 300 flywheel teeth
Alternator: 3 to 52 pulses per rev
Ignition: 2 to 10 cylinders (4 cycle)
Operating Current: 100 mA Max. (@32 VDC) (does
not include backlight)
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Dial (Face Plate): 240 degree sweep; white text
and graphics on black background
Scale: 0 - 3000 RPM
Accuracy: +/- 2% Full scale
Backlight: Red LED
Backlight Current: 75 mA Max. (@32 VDC)
Hourmeter: LCD, 0 - 99,999.9 hours, 0.1
increments
Begins counting when receiving an engine
running input signal of at least 100 RPM.
Hourmeter Accuracy: +/- 0.02%

Case: Nylon, 12% Glass-filled, black

Lens: Tempered glass

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 Specifications, cont.

Bezel: 304 Stainless steel

Clamp: Screw-on ring, PBT, white
Max Panel Thickness: .50”
Connections: 10-32 UNF studs (Battery +, Ground,
Signal), 1/4” Spade (Backlight)
Electromagnetic Compatibility: 2004/108/EC

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In order to consistently bring you the highest quality, full-featured
products, we reserve the right to change our specifications and
designs at any time. The latest version of this manual can be
found at www.fwmurphy.com.

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