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New VMS 500 is now shipping

Hi All
Trillium Electronics now has there new VMS 500 available.
If you are interested you can contact Mark D. Overholser at marko@trilliumelectronics.com
For more information checkout silverleafelectronice.com
I just installed mine and can't wait to try it out!
James and Suzi
1999 U320  36, Cummins M11
Build 5544  Motorcade #17268
Ronan, Montana
2020 Jeep gladiator

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What is a VMS 500?
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
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2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
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Quote from: craneman –
What is a VMS 500?

Vehicle data monitoring system, for those that have the appropriate interface connector. 

VMS500 – SilverLeaf Electronics

ETA - Guessing that as with VMSpc, if you have an older coach (I think the changeover from mechanical to electronic was in '96/'97) it won't be useful for engine data, but maybe transmission.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Does this take the place of Prolink9000?
1989 Foretravel U300 Grand Villa
Build #3410

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How much does it cost

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The screen looks kinda small for all the data I have on my Acer tablet that I can see at a glance without having to scroll.
 Just a thought.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

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Quote from: rbark –
The screen looks kinda small for all the data I have on my Acer tablet that I can see at a glance without having to scroll.
 Just a thought.
If the physical part is the same as the VMSpc hardware then any laptop or tablet could use the original software for VMSpc. and have what wasn't available when Roger had to stop selling them for lack of hardware.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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Quote from: craneman –
If the physical part is the same as the VMSpc hardware then any laptop or tablet could use the original software for VMSpc. and have what wasn't available when Roger had to stop selling them for lack of hardware.

It appears to have a hardwired 9-pin J1939 directly into the display unit and there doesn't appear to be an output from the display unit.

VMSpc hardware used an interface module device (I think it was called a "JIB") that the cable from the 6 or 9-pin connector plugged into and then a cable output to a USB connector that plugged into a computer or tablet.  The module did the translations/communication and that's probably what became unavailable. 

Didn't VMSpc also require Windows 10 or lower? 
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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I'm intrigued and not at all put off by the size of the display (whatever it is).  Seems like a Scangauge D on steroids and I'm a big fan of that.  Of course availability and price are the two main limitations.  I could call the phone number listed but if anyone knows please share.
George Mann
2002 U320 #5934
2017 Rubicon
2013 BMW GS
Waterford MI

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The cost is $599.00
Here are a few photos of mine. It's very easily programmable to show what you want.
James and Suzi
1999 U320  36, Cummins M11
Build 5544  Motorcade #17268
Ronan, Montana
2020 Jeep gladiator

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More photos
James and Suzi
1999 U320  36, Cummins M11
Build 5544  Motorcade #17268
Ronan, Montana
2020 Jeep gladiator

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Looks nice but I'm glad I have a VMSpc and ability to see everything at once. Would be a great alternative if/when the VMSpc dies.




Keith
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2003 U320T 4025 PBBS Designer series
Build 6203    Cummins 500hp
2000 U320 4010 WTFE / Build 5762 —Sold—
Motorcade #18070   
Pasadena, Texas
2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara-Sunset Orange pearl coat
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Quote from: hdff –
Looks nice but I'm glad I have a VMSpc and ability to see everything at once. Would be a great alternative if/when the VMSpc dies.
Agree.  Having a single place screen for all the critical information while driving is a plus.  I really like the trip log though.  I haven't messed around with VMSPC to see if it allows anything similar.  Currently I have metrics for trip (multi-days and weeks when on the road) and one for daily milage/MPG) set up.  Reset the daily at the stat of the day.  Would be nice to have that automated and display it in a historical log

Keith
Joe Phebus and Jaime Trujillo
2002 U270 3410  Build: 5953 Motorcader # 18595
2100 W Solar, 600 AH Battleborn Batteries,  Victron Multi-Plus II 3000 Inverter, Cerbo GX, & MPPT Chargers
1992 Geo Tracker

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Quote from: Gold Nugget finder –
The cost is $599.00
Here are a few photos of mine. It's very easily programmable to show what you want.
That is super interesting.  Could you please provide some dimensions of the unit and of screen? 

How flexible is it to set up screens with various gauges?  I assume you have have multiple screens for information as well, like if you really wanted to drill into a specific area?

I currently use BlueFire with an android tablet and have been very pleased with it.
2000 / 36' / U320 / WTFE
WildEBeest / "Striving to put right what once went wrong"

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Quote from: erniee –
I like the green dots
I think he is asking is if the VMS 500 screens can be programed to show "idiot" lights?  Unless you know what green/yellow/red zones are for each system, the value displayed is ambiguous.  How does, or can, this new unit show good/caution/warning indicators?

Also thanks for sharing, this is a very interesting product.
Current: 09' Phenix
Previous: 04' U320

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Since VMSpc has not been available I recently added a Scangauge D which has been nice, but there is no way to set alarms.  I too would like to know if I would be able to set alarms with a VMS500?  Also, have you been able to get transmission retard temp?  If anyone knows the PID code for the transmission retard please share, I am trying to add it to my Scangauge.
Mike and Loretta
Charlie our Cavapoo
1999 U320 3600 WTFE
Build 5499
Wrangler JKUR via Roadmaster and Air force One

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Quote from: Mgreen5228 –
Since VMSpc has not been available I recently added a Scangauge D which has been nice, but there is no way to set alarms.  I too would like to know if I would be able to set alarms with a VMS500?  Also, have you been able to get transmission retard temp?  If anyone knows the PID code for the transmission retard please share, I am trying to add it to my Scangauge.
You can check The selected media item is not currently available. and The selected media item is not currently available. ... but it appears that should be PID 120 .. but not all systems have all PID's
2000 / 36' / U320 / WTFE
WildEBeest / "Striving to put right what once went wrong"

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Thanks for the information, I will see if I can do something with this!
Mike and Loretta
Charlie our Cavapoo
1999 U320 3600 WTFE
Build 5499
Wrangler JKUR via Roadmaster and Air force One