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The AEM CD-5F Carbon Display is a sleek, flush-mount 5" digital display designed for motorsport and high-performance street applications. Featuring a full-colour, sunlight-readable screen and a rugged carbon fibre composite housing, the CD-5F is built for tight dash configurations where integrated buttons or a shade hood are not required. With dual CAN inputs and extensive compatibility, it’s a versatile solution for monitoring critical data from a wide range of ECUs and sensors.
Key Features
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Full-colour 5” screen with 800x480 resolution and anti-glare filter
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Flush-mount flat panel design, ideal for tight dash installations
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Lightweight, flow-moulded carbon fibre composite enclosure
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IP66 water resistance – safe for open-cockpit and marine use
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Dual CAN bus input – compatible with AEMnet and third-party CAN devices
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Seven programmable pages including Main, Alarm, On-Change and Start-up
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Seven programmable LED shift lights (top-mounted, dimmable)
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Two programmable warning LEDs built into housing
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Remote 2-button kit available (PN 30-3610, sold separately)
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Odometer and user-defined warning system
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200+ fully customisable SAE and user icons
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Free DashDesign software for custom layouts and logic
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Supports headlight dimming input and extra trigger switches
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Display graphics and values can dynamically change based on input data
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Accepts data from 2008+ ECUs via OBDII CAN Adapter (PN 30-2217, sold separately)
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Compatible with carbureted and older ECUs using 22 or 6 Channel CAN Sensor Modules
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Expandable with 8 Channel K-Type EGT Module (PN 30-2224, sold separately)
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Optional upgrade paths available for internal GPS, data logging, and VDM module
Compatibility
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Plug & Play with ECUs from Holley, Link, MSD Atomic, Vi-Pec
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Supports AEMnet and third-party CAN integration
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Ideal for time attack, circuit, drift, and marine applications
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