All About the Fuel Computer

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All About the Fuel Computer

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This topic can be discussed here.
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Do You Have The Correct Wiring?

Check your diagnostic socket for a wire on pin D.

If there is no wire there, then you will have no wiring for the board computer.

If you have an analogue clock in your car, chances are that you will have no wiring for the Board Computer in your car.

If you have a Dual Info Display (Time and Temperature), then there is a good chance you will have the yellow 26 pin connector somewhere behind the dash between the glove box, heater panel or radio.
Probably tied up to the main dash loom.

If you have a CD trim level, you should have all the necessary wiring to simply plug and play.

Most lower trim specification cars will not have the white connector under the centre console next to the hand-brake, and the electric window switch connectors.

If you need to add wiring, or simply want to know where the wires go, I have done a listing for both the board computer yellow connector, and the switch white connector.

The Yellow Connector.

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1 - Brown / Yellow - Switch - Common.
2 - Brown - Illumination Ground
5 - Brown / Black - Switch - Minutes
6 - Red / White - X9 pin 6 Fuel Injector Pulse signal.
8 - Blue / Black -Fuel Tank Sender. Only for Digital Instrument Cluster.
9 - Brown / Red - Diagnostic Socket (X13) pin D
10 - Brown / White - Diagnostic Socket (X13) pin G
11 - Black - Ignition Live from Fuse F22
12 - Blue - Exterior temperature Sensor (P13)
13 - Blue / White - Exterior Temperature Sensor (P13)
14 - Red - Permanent Live from Fuse 8.
15 - Grey / Green - Illumination from Dimmer Switch.
20 - Brown / White - Switch - Reset
21 - Blue / Red - Speed Pulse Signal
22 - Brown / Red - Switch - Select.
23 - Brown / Blue - Switch - Hours
24 - Black / Brown - Engine ECU
25 - Brown - Ground
26 - Blue / Black - Fuel Tank Sender. Only for Analogue Instrument Cluster.

If you have Astra mk2 GTE / Kadett E digi-dash, then wire as for analogue instruments - (pin 26).

All missing numbers have no connection.

If you do not have a yellow 26 pin connector, try looking in the scrap yard for a Cavalier or Calibra with this plug,

Or look up behind the light switch, for an identical looking yellow connector.
This is for the 4x4 module, and is often wired up ready, regardless of whether a 4x4 module is fitted.

(My 1994 LSi has this plug in situ.
It is a standard front wheel drive car with manual transmission.)
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The Switch Panel.

This can be wired directly to your fuel computer, 
or if done properly, via the X6 connector.
Switch Pin 1 (brown / black) to X6 pin 14 - then to computer pin 5
= minutes function

Switch pin 2 (brown / red) to X6 pin 42 - then to computer pin 22
= select function

Switch pin 3 (brown / blue) to X6 pin 41 - then to computer pin 23
= hours function

Switch pin 4 (brown / white) to X6 pin 28 - then to computer pin 20
= reset function

Switch pin 6 (brown / yellow) to X6 pin 27. - then to computer pin 1
= switch common return.

The switch panel is fitted with a 5 conductor ribbon cable, which is a very pale grey / off-white colour.

One conductor will have a black stripe along it, and this should signify it as being the common return wire.
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The Big X6 Floor Connector.

Found in the kick panel at the side of the passenger foot well.

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We are interested in X6 pins 14, 27, 28, 41 and 42.
The 5 green blobs in the bottom right of the picture.

The Diagnostic Socket - X13

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The board computer uses X13 pins D and G.

Pin D is shorted to pin A for on-board checks and diagnostics.

Pin G is used for test tools such as AutoScanner (Opel Scanner) and Tech 1.

The X9 Connector to the Engine ECU.

There are three small connectors in a row strapped across the central locking module. Just below the engine ECU.

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And the pin-out.

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As you can see we are interested in X9 pins 5 and 6.
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Adding the Wiper Stalk with Board Computer Buttons.

This type of wiper stalk is found on Astra-G, Omega-B, Vectra-B and Zafira-A.

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To make it easy, the wire colours match those of the Cavalier switch.

Brown / Red - Select button.

Brown / White - Reset button.

Brown / Yellow - Switch common.
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Information taken from the Cavweb forum.

The Vauxhall / Opel trip computer continuously records data, evaluates the data
electronically and passes the data on to the driver.

The following information can be displayed at the press of a button:
• Instantaneous consumption
• Average consumption
• Average speed
• Range
• Stop watch
• Outside temperature
• Time (permanent display)

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Display
With ignition off: Time
With ignition on: Time and:-
After pressing the function button: selected function.

An "F" in a display indicates a fault.
Have the cause eliminated by an Opel Dealer or Opel Authorized Service Operation.

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Function button (front) (Elongated button)
Press until desired function is displayed.
Start button (rear) (Round Button)

If the functions, average consumption, average speed are displayed, they are
reset together by pressing the start button (for at least two seconds).

Previously stored data are automatically erased –
At the same time the stop watch is reset to zero.

The following data cannot be erased: time, instantaneous consumption, range, and outside temperature.

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Time not set
If the power supply is interrupted or if the battery voltage drops below 7 V, all data will be erased.

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If the voltage has dropped below this level, if the engine was started with jump
leads, and after recharging the battery, the trip computer must be reactivated by disconnecting the battery (for at least two minutes) with the engine
switched off.

Setting the time
Left: hours button (small rod / pen tip required).
Right: minute button.
Precise setting, e.g. using ballpoint pen:
Allow hour and minute displays to run on one after the other to the time to be set and press start button or function button when time signal is given.

24 hour display
(12 hour display)

Instantaneous consumption

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Display changes depending on speed
Display in l/h below 13 km/h (Fig.)
(Display in gal/h below 8 mph)
Display in l/100 km above 13 km/h
(Display in mpg above 8 mph)

Display 0 l/100 km with overrun cut off
(Display 999.9 mpg with overrun cut off)

Average consumption

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Calculation of the average consumption can be restarted at any time ‑
e.g. when refueling ‑ by pressing the start button.

Display in 0 l/100 km
(Display in 0 mpg)

Average speed

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Calculation of the average speed can be restarted at any time ‑
e.g. at start of journey ‑ by pressing the start button.

Stoppages in the journey with the ignition off are not included in the
calculations.
Display in 0 km/h
(Display in 0 mph)

Range over 50 km (31 miles)

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The range is calculated from the instantaneous fuel level in the tank and the average consumption for the last 20 to 30 km (12 to 19 miles).
After refueling, the new range is either displayed by pressing the start button or it appears automatically after the vehicle has been driven approx. 10 km (6 miles).

Display in km
(Display in miles)

Range below 50 km (31 miles)

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The display switches to 'Range' without the function button being pressed if fuel level in tank is not sufficient for 50 km (31 miles).
Numerals flashing.
This warning is cancelled by selecting another function.
The display switches automatically again to "Range" after stoppage in journey.

Display in km
(Display in miles)

Stop watch

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Zero - start - stop - zero by pressing the start button
Stop watch Time Numerals in display signify
Up to 10 mm mm sec sec 1/10 sec
Up to 60 mm mm mm sec sec
Up to 100 hr hr hr mm mm
From 100 hr hr hr hr hr

Operation of the stop watch does not affect the functions
‑ Average consumption
‑ Average speed

Outside temperature

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Display of present temperature.
A fall in temperature is indicated immediately and a rise in temperature after a time delay.

Caution The road surface may already be icy even though the display indicates a few degrees above 0 'C (32 'F).
Below 3 C (37 F) the display switches to "Outside temperature" without the function button being pressed; it also flashes.
This warning is cancelled by selecting another function.
Display in C
(Display in F)
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Fuel Computer Tests and Diagnostics.

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To Access the "D" Modes,
Short pin A of the diagnostic plug to pin D.

Diagnostic Mode d:1

Select diagnostic mode 1 in order to read out stored trouble code.

The clock display shows designation "d : 1".

The function display introduces the trouble code read-out by flashing the number "12" three times and then flashing the trouble codes three times in numerical order.

The entire trouble code set is repeatedly given until diagnostic mode 1 is exited.

If no fault is present, "----" is flashed
instead of the trouble code.

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After removal of cause of fault, the fault memory can be erased by actuating the start key.


Trouble Code - Trouble Code Explanation - Trouble-shooting

167
The trouble code is set when the the fuel gauge signal voltage at the board computer is too small.
Simultaneously, the range function is blocked by a flashing "F".

- Tank indicator in instrument does not function:
1. Fuel gauge or connection defective (short circuit to ground)
2. Instrument defective

-Tank indicator in instrument functions:
1. Lead interruption between fuel gauge and board computer Ter. 26,
bimetal measuring device or Ter. 8, on VECTRA/CAVALIER
with LCD instrument
2. Wrong program memory installed
3. Board computer defective

168

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The trouble code is set when the the fuel gauge signal voltage at the board computer is too large. Simultaneously, the range function is blocked by a flashing "F".

- Tank indicator in instrument does not function:
1. Fuel gauge or connection defective (interruption)
2. Ground connection at fuel gauge defective
3. Instrument defective

- Tank indicator in instrument functions:
1. Wrong program memory installed
2. Board computer defective

169
The trouble code is set when the temperature sensor signal voltage at the board computer is too low Simultaneously, the outside temperature function is blocked flashing "F".

1. Disconnect temperature sensor plug connection P13 and measure resistance of temperature sensor (multimeter, measuring range: 2 . Nominal value: 700 ohms - 135 kohms

2. Short circuit to ground of lead between board computer Ter. 13 and temperature sensor plug P13
3. Board computer defective.

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The trouble code is set when the temperature sensor signal voltage at the board computer is too high. Simultaneously, the outside temperature function is blocked by a flashing "F".

1.Disconnect temperature sensor plug connection P13 and measure resistance of temperature sensor (multimeter, measuring range: 2 . Nominal value: 700 ohms - 135 kohms

2.Lead interruption between board computer Ter. 13 and temperature sensor plug P13
3.Lead interruption between board computer Ter. 12 and temperature sensor plug P13
4.Board computer defective

173
The trouble code is set when the injection control unit signal shows a ground level longer than 500 ms; The following functions are blocked by a flashing "F".
- current consumption
- average consumption
- range

1.Short circuit to ground of lead between board computer Ter. 24 and control unit of injection system
2.Board computer defective
3.Control unit of injection system defective
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Diagnostic Mode d:2

Diagnosis of odometer frequency sensor and fuel consumption signal requires board computer to be in diagnostic mode 2.

The clock display shows "d : 2".
The function display shows "S-E-".

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The level condition of the odometer frequency sensor is indicated after the "S",
the level condition of the fuel consumption signals is indicated after the "E".

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Test Program - Odometer Frequency Sensor and Fuel Consumption Signal

Fault Trouble-shooting
Display after the "S" does not change from "-" to "o" even at higher speeds.

1. Voltage supply lacking at odometer frequency sensor P14/Ter. 1.
2. Lead interruption from odometer frequency sensor P14/Ter. 3 to ground.
3. Lead interruption or short circuit to ground of lead between board computer
U2/Ter. 21 and odometer frequency sensor P14/ Ter. 2.
4. Short circuit to ground of lead between odometer frequency sensor P14/Ter. 2
and an electronic system also receiving this signal, e.g. LCD instrument,
electronic speedometer, Motronic, electronic temperature control, automatic transmission, electronic cruise control, radios with speed-dependent volume control, electronic controlled chassis damping.
5. Odometer frequency sensor defective
6. Wrong program memory installed.
7. Board computer defective

Display after the "E" does not change from "-" to "o" even at higher speeds.

1. Lead interruption between board computer U2/Ter. 24 and control unit
2. Lead interruption between board computer U2/Ter. 6 and fuel pump relay
K68/Ter. 87 or 87
3. Wrong program memory installed
4. Board computer defective
Note: On some injection systems, "o" is not displayed due to the de-bouncing
provided in the board computer.
In this case, the de-bouncing can be switched off by actuating one of the two hole contacts.
The display must then continuously alternate between "o" and "-".
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Diagnostic Mode d:3

Checking the control unit requires the board
computer to be in diagnostic mode 3.
The clock display shows "d : 3".
The function display at first remains blank.

If the start key is now pressed, "-" appears at the second position of the function display. The same display appears at the third position when the hours hole contact is pressed and at the fourth position when the minutes hole contact is actuated.

Checking the stepping key is not required, since this key is needed to select the diagnostic modes.

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Trouble-shooting

- Prior to actuation of one of the operating keys, "-" appears at one or more positions:

1. Short circuit to ground of one or more leads between board computer and control unit.
2. Control unit defective
3. Board computer defective

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- After actuation of the operating keys, no "-" appears at one or more positions:

1. Lead interruption of one or more leads between board computer and control unit
2. Control unit defective
3. Board computer defective
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Diagnostic Mode d:4

Checking the display requires the board computer to be in diagnostic mode 4.

The clock display shows "d : 4".
The function display at first remains blank.

When the start key is actuated, all characters of the three display fields are actuated.

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Trouble-shooting
- No character besides "d : 4" appears:
Check control unit (section 5.6.6).
- Not all characters appear:
Board computer defective.
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Diagnostic Mode d:5

NOTE - Where the "Universal / Diagnostic Switch" is mentioned, it is equivalent to shorting pins A and D of the diagnostic socket together.

When program memory is replaced, the range indicator must be recalibrated, in case of inexact indication the range must be corrected.
To do this, select diagnostic mode 5.

The clock display shows "d : 5".
The function display at first remains blank.

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Further procedures for range recalibration or correction are described below.

Adjustments

Range Calibration


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Recalibration of the range indicator is necessary after replacing:
- board computer
- program memory
- fuel gauge
- voltage stabilizer
- LCD instrument

If "---- km (m)" appears continuously in function display when the range indicator function is selected, the board computer must be re-initialized by disconnecting the battery > 2 min.

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Requirements for recalibrating the range are:
- board computer functions correctly
- correct program memory is installed
- fuel gauge in instrument is in order

The Universal Potentiometer KM-644-1 is required for recalibration.

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Adjustment and connection are to be carried out as follows:
- Connect Multimeter MKM-587-A to universal potentiometer (measuring range 200 ohms).
- Loosen clamping nut at universal potentiometer and adjust potentiometer with screwdriver to nominal value.
- Retighten clamping nut.
- Disconnect measurement lead (round plug) and ground lead (flat plug) at fuel tank gauge.
- Connect universal potentiometer to both leads.

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The tank gauge is not connected during the calibration!

Notes:
• The universal potentiometer should be connected prior to TECH 1, with ignition switched off.
Otherwise, the board computer self-diagnosis recognizes Fault No. 168 after tank gauge is disconnected.
potentiometer and reconnecting the tank gauge.
• If tank gauge is sealed, Adapter KM-644-2 is required for connecting Potentiometer KM-644-1.

With TECH 1

Adjust Universal Potentiometer KM-644-1 to substitutional resistance and connect instead of the tank gauge (ignition OFF!).
Connect TECH 1, check program memory code and if necessary eliminate present stored faults.

Actuation of key F6 then F0 changes TECH 1 to the calibration mode.
Acknowledge the following TECH 1 displays with YES.
If calibration is correct, TECH 1 returns to mode F6: Adjustments, which is exited by EXIT.

Disconnect universal potentiometer and connect tank gauge (ignition OFF!).

With Diagnostic Switch KM-640
Adjust Universal Potentiometer KM-644-1 to substitutional resistance and connect instead of the tank gauge (ignition OFF!).
Connect Diagnostic Switch KM-640.
Adjust diagnostic mode 5 by repeatedly actuating the stepping key.

The clock display shows "d : 5".
The function display remains blank.

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Change is made to the actual calibration mode by pressing the minutes hole contact.
The clock display shows "A".
The function selection display flashes the range arrow.

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The function display shows "12 l" (calibration with defined petrol quantity). This calibration mode is used only in the factory.

A switchover is made to the calibration mode with substitutional resistance by pressing the stepping key.
The function display shows the value of substitutional resistance.

Adjust Universal Potentiometer KM-644-1 to substitutional resistance and connect instead of the tank gauge.
The calibration process is initiated after the start key until storage is ended.
After approx. 5 sec, the function display shows the range corresponding to the substitutional resistance (approx. 120 km or 75 m).

The calibration mode is exited by disconnecting the diagnostic switch.

If during calibration the board computer recognizes a faulty signal level, an "H" (voltage too high) or "L" (voltage too low) flashes for 5 sec instead of the range being displayed.

The board computer then returns to diagnostic mode 5.
In this case, check adjustment of universal potentiometer or the board computer periphery (see section 6).

After a successful recalibration, the following measures are to be carried out:
- Remove universal potentiometer, connect tank gauge (ignition OFF!)
- Erase trouble code memory.

- Select board computer range function and press start key. The function display shows the range calculated from the current tank content.

Range Correction
This possibility of calibration enables differences between the range indicated by the board computer and the actual range of the vehicle to be corrected. This condition can arise, for example, after the board computer is replaced.
Correction of tank content is possible in a range of ± 3 l (± 1.2 gal) in 0.5 l (0.2 gal) stages.

Important:
Carry out a correction of the tank content only if differences between the range indicated by the board computer and the actual range have occured for a considerable period of time and with the same order of magnitude.

For safety reasons, the range indicator has been so designed that when the board computer display reads 0 km, a distance of approx. 5 to 10 km (3 to 6 m) can still be traversed. This safety reserve must not be decreased by a correction of the tank content.

In case of larger deviations, the range indicator should be recalibrated.

The following equivalences serve as recommended values for converting between tank content and range:
0.51 » 5 km (0.2 gal. » 3 miles).

With TECH 1
Connect TECH 1, check program memory code and eliminate faults which may be present.
Actuation of key F6 then F1 changes TECH 1 to the range correction mode. The TECH 1 Display shows:
SELECT VALUE
VOLUME
xx km
(ENTER)

Input of the desired correction value can be made using the ­ + and ¯ keys and confirmed with the ENTER key.

If correction is made without error, TECH 1 returns to the mode F6: Adjustments, which is exited by EXIT.

To check range correction: see Test Step 02 in Data List F0.

With Diagnostic Switch KM-640
Connect Diagnostic Switch KM-640.

Adjust diagnostic mode 5 by repeatedly actuating stepping key.

The clock display shows "d : 5".
The function display remains blank.

Change is made to the actual correction mode by pressing the hours hole contact.
The clock display shows "A: xx"; at the same time,the currently stored correction appears at the positions designated by xx.

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The correction value is displayed without a decimal point, e.g. 15 for 1.5 l (6 for 0.6 gal).
The function selection display flashes the range arrow.

The function display shows the range based on the current tank content, a standard consumption of 10 l/100 km (28.3 m/gal) and the currently adjusted correction.
The stepping key can be used to adjust the desired correction in the clock display in the continuous mode.
Simultaneously, the displayed range changes by approx. 5 km (3 m) with each key actuation.

If the right correction value has been set, the correction value is permanently stored in the program function display shows "----" until storage is ended.
The correction mode is exited by disconnecting the diagnostic switch.
Then: select board computer range function and press start key. The function display shows the range calculated from current tank content.

Examples
Example 1
Customer complaint: With a range indication of 17 km (11 m) in the board computer display, the engine stopped because of insufficient fuel.
Action: Adjust the next higher value as a negative quantity by means of range correction; here - 20 km (- 12 m).
The board computer now shows a range that is smaller by 20 km (12 m).

Example 2
Customer complaint: With a range indication of 0 km (0 m), 32 km (20 m) can still be driven. A deviation of this order of magnitude could be observed over a considerable period of time.

Action: So as not to fall below the safety reserve, adjust to the next but one smaller value; here 25 km (15 m).
The board computer now shows a range that is greater by 25 km (15 m).

Example 3
Customer complaint: Over a considerable period of time, the range indication is observed to deviate by more than ± 40 km (± 25 m) from the actual value.
Action: Recalibrate the range indicator.

Time Adjustment
An adjustment of the clock is necessary,
- if the current supply at the board computer was interrupted for longer than 3 seconds;
- for converting between summer and winter time or during long distance travel;
- at irregular intervals to equalize precision.

With TECH 1

Connect TECH 1, check program memory code and eliminate faults which may be present.
Actuation of key F6 then F2 changes TECH 1 to the time mode. The TECH 1 display shows:
SET TIME
hh:mm:ss
(ENTER)
The hours position hh flashes and can be changed by means of the ­ and ¯ keys, and transferred to the board computer by using the ENTER key Adjustment of minutes (mm) and seconds (ss) then occurs analogously.
After the seconds position is adjusted, TECH 1 returns to the mode F6: Adjustments, which is exited by EXIT.

With Control Unit
By actuating the hole contacts, the hours and minutes positions of the board computer display can be adjusted in the continuous mode and started to the exact second with the start or stepping key.
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