Motec ADL EDL User Manual

M oTe C ADL / EDL User’s Manual Contents Introduction ... 1 Overview ...

8 Overview Power The ADL power can be turned off at any time without losing the logged data. The ADL uses FLASH memory which does not require an inte

MoTeC Overview 9 Logging Time The maximum logging time is dependent on the logging memory size, the number of items logged and the rate at which t

10 Overview Fastest Lap Logging Fastest Lap logging records data for the Fastest Lap since the data was last retrieved. Normally this is used for ite

MoTeC Overview 11 Logging Rates The logging rate may be set between 100 and 1000 times per second and is the same for all logged items. Trigger Co

12 Overview logged data and will be stored on the computer hard disk. In this case the ADL logging memory is not cleared and logging will continue as

MoTeC Overview 13 • Minimum Corner Speed, Maximum Straight Speed and other Min/Max values. • Fuel Used, Fuel Usage, Fuel Remaining, Laps Remaini

14 Overview Options The number of inputs that can be used depends on which options are enabled. See the Options Summary in the Appendices for details

MoTeC Overview 15 sensor supply. Additionally, on/off switch signals may be connected, which may also require an external pullup resistor. Option

16 Overview Options Note that the number of inputs that are available depends on which options are enabled. See Appendix B: Options Summary for detai

MoTeC Overview 17 Specifications For full specifications see Appendix D: Input Characteristics. Digital Inputs The 4 digital inputs are identicall

Channels...36 Conditions Overview ...

18 Overview Options Note that the number of inputs that are available depends on which options are enabled. See the Options Summary in the Appendices

MoTeC Overview 19 Communications Overview The ADL has two communications ports which are used to communicate with other devices. RS232 Communicati

20 Overview • Note that if the ADL is connected to a M oTe C M800 ECU the M800 sensors should be calibrated in metric otherwise special scaling wil

MoTeC Overview 21 See Appendix B: Options Summary for details. Software The ADL comes with software packages for managing the ADL, analysing the l

22 Overview Field Updateable Control Software The ADL control software (firmware) is field updatable so that new software features can be used as the

MoTeC Installation 23 Installation Mounting Mounting Dimensions Refer to the product dimensions in the Appendices. Attachment Use washers between

24 Installation Display Care Take care when cleaning the display, use a soft cloth to avoid scratching the display and avoid aggressive solvents. Wir

MoTeC Installation 25 Sensor Wiring M oTe C can supply wiring details for all sensors. MoTeC Supplied Wiring Loom M oTe C can supply either part

26 Installation • Display Next Line (and optionally Previous Line) • Alarm Acknowledge • Lap Number Reset • Fuel Remaining Reset These buttons are

MoTeC Installation 27 The M oTe C M4, M48 & M8 ECUs must be connected via RS232. Connection via RS232 The telemetry feature of the M oTe C E

MoTeC Introduction 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a MoTeC ADL Dash / Logger and/or EDL Enclosed Data Logger ADL The MoTeC ADL Dash / Logg

28 Installation ADL Setup Setup for the ADL is done in the ‘Inputs | Communications’ setup screen, on an unused CAN tab. Select a communications temp

MoTeC Dash Manager Software 29 Dash Manager Software Introduction The following is an overview of the main concepts of the Dash Manager software.

30 Dash Manager Software The parallel port must be either an 8 bit bidirectional port or an ECP parallel port. Single directional parallel ports wil

MoTeC Dash Manager Software 31 Main Menu The main menu is used to access all of the features of the Dash Manager software. Click the mouse on on

32 Dash Manager Software On line / Off line All changes to the ADL configuration are performed ‘Off Line’, ie without the PC communicating with the

MoTeC Dash Manager Software 33 After a new configuration has been defined, it should be saved with a meaningful name by selecting File | Save fro

34 Dash Manager Software Changing the Configuration Once an existing configuration file has been opened, or a new one created the various parts of t

MoTeC Dash Manager Software 35 To check the version of Dash Manager select Help | About M oTe C Dash Manager from the main menu. Configuration F

36 Dash Manager Software Channels Channels are used to convey information between the various systems of the ADL. For example an input pin may feed

MoTeC Dash Manager Software 37 Channel List M oTe C has defined an extensive list of channels. All systems within the ADL that generate values m

2 Overview Overview Display The ADL display is a high contrast, high temperature, custom made LCD display. The display contains a Bar Graph, three

38 Dash Manager Software Predefining these properties makes the channels easy to use throughout the rest of the software, for example knowing the me

MoTeC Dash Manager Software 39 To expand a category click on the + sign next to the category name.

40 Dash Manager Software Search Method This method lists all channels in alphabetical order and allows a channel to be found either by typing the fi

MoTeC Dash Manager Software 41 RPM for 2 seconds. Note that this condition could also include a test for when the engine is greater than 500 RPM

42 Dash Manager Software Tests A number of tests are provided to check the operation of the ADL, such as the Display Test. To run one of the tests s

MoTeC Windows Keyboard Use 43 Windows Keyboard Use This section gives details on how to use the keyboard with Windows applications. Main Menu Th

44 Windows Keyboard Use Selecting an Item in a Window To access the various items in a window hold down the Alt key and press the key corresponding

MoTeC Windows Keyboard Use 45 Hold down the Alt key then press the underlined Letter ( S ), or navigate to the button using the Tab key then pres

46 Windows Keyboard Use A list is used to select from a number of options. Hold down the Alt key then press the underlined Letter of the text above

MoTeC Windows Keyboard Use 47 Tree View A Tree View is used to select items from a hierarchical list Up Arrow = Move the cursor up (selects the

MoTeC Overview 3 The operation of the bar graph can be different for each of the display modes (Race Practice and Warmup), this allows a lower ran

48 Appendices Appendices Appendix A: General Specifications Physical Case Size ADL: 180.5 x 91.5 x 18.0 mm (7.1 x 3.6 x 0.7 inches) EDL: 194.5 x 9

MoTeC Appendices 49 Appendix B: Options Summary The following options are available : Standard I/O The ADL comes standard with the following I/O

50 Appendices 2M Memory Option 2 Mbyte of logging memory. 4M Memory Option 4 Mbyte of logging memory plus Fastest Lap and Burst Logging. 8M Memory Op

MoTeC Appendices 51 Appendix C: Dash Manager Command Line Usage: dash.exe -c[connection] -d -x -l -e -t -s [config file name] [config file na

52 Appendices -e (Optional) Perform a “Get Engine Log” operation. -t (Optional) Perform a “ Get Tell-tale Values” operation. -p (Optional) Perform

MoTeC Appendices 53 Appendix D: Input Characteristics Analog Voltage Inputs Suitable for : Potentiometers, Voltage output sensors & Variable

54 Appendices Measurement Methods : Ratiometric, Absolute, Variable Resistance, Off/On Update Rate: 500 times / second Filter: 150Hz 1st order Calibr

MoTeC Appendices 55 Pullup Resistor : 4700 ohms to 5V Voltage Range : 0 to 15V Positive Trigger Threshold : 3.5 V max Negative Threshold : 1.0 V

56 Appendices Maximum : 3.2 sec Speed Inputs Can be used in two modes : Hall or Magnetic. In Hall mode a 4700 ohm pullup resistor is connected to 5V

MoTeC Appendices 57 Maximum : 32 msec Pulse Width 100 usec Measures pulse high time Resolution : 100 usec Maximum : 3.2 sec Speed Input Modes H

4 Overview Centre Numeric Display The Centre Numeric display is incorporated to show the current gear but may be used for other purposes. Bottom Di

58 Appendices Analog Input Sampling The following specifies the order in which the Analog input channels are sampled and the time between samples. In

MoTeC Appendices 59 Appendix E: Auxiliary Output Characteristics Output Type : Open Collector (Drives to ground) with weak pullup (10k ohms) to

60 Appendices Appendix F: CAN Bus Specification CAN Bus Data Rate: 1Mbit/sec Terminating impedance and data cable impedance: 100 ohms: dictated by th

MoTeC Appendices 61 Appendix G: CAN Wiring - Multiple Device The CAN bus should consist of a twisted pair trunk with 100R (0.25Watt) terminating

62 Appendices Appendix H: CAN Wiring - Single Device When a single device is connected to the CAN bus then the wiring scheme shown below may be used

MoTeC Appendices 63 Appendix J: ECU to ADL Wiring (RS232) The following details the methods for connecting the various M oTe C ECUs to the ADL

64 Appendices M48, M4 (pre M4e) and M8 The M48 & M8 and M4 (pre M4e) require the use of a CIM module or a PCI Cable to convert the logic level si

MoTeC Appendices 65 Using a PCI Cable - Parallel Connection This method allows the PC to be connected without disconnecting the Computer Interfa

66 Appendices Appendix K: Pin List by Function Pin Name Function Battery Power 7 BAT- Battery Negative 8 BAT+ Battery Positive Analog Volt Inputs

MoTeC Appendices 67 41 AT7 Analog Temp Input 7 42 AT8 Analog Temp Input 8 Lambda Inputs 29 LA1+ Lambda Input 1 Positive 30 LA1- Lamb

MoTeC Overview 5 Warm Up The warm up display is used to display important engine sensor readings during engine warm up, eg, RPM, Battery Voltage

68 Appendices 16 AUX8 Auxiliary Output 8 8V Sensor 62 8V Sensor 8V 5V Analog Sensor 18 5V Sensor 5V Analog Volt & Analog Temp 28 5V

MoTeC Appendices 69 Spare 6 Spare Spare 68 Spare Spare 70 Spare Spare 77 Spare Spare

70 Appendices Appendix L: Pin List by Pin Number Pin Name Function 1 AV15 Analog Voltage Input 15 2 AV16 Analog Voltage Input 16 3 AV17 Analo

MoTeC Appendices 71 45 AV1 Analog Voltage Input 1 46 AV2 Analog Voltage Input 2 47 AV3 Analog Voltage Input 3 48 AV4 Analog Voltage

72 Appendices Appendix M: Connector ADL Mating Connector Deutsch : AS6-20-35SN Wire Wire to suit connector : 22# Tefzel, Mil Spec : M22759/16-22 Cri

MoTeC Appendices 73 Appendix N: Wire Specifications M22759/16 Wire Ratings (For Various Wire Gauges) Insulation Material : Tefzel Conductor : Ti

74 Appendices Appendix P: Case Dimensions ADL

MoTeC Appendices 75 EDL

76 Notes

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6 Overview Race The race display is normally used to display minimal information, eg RPM, Lap Time, Fuel Remaining or Laps Remaining. The bottom di

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MoTeC Overview 7 The alarms remain active until they are acknowledged, either by a driver activated switch or automatically after a defined peri