Motec VCS User Manual

MoTeC VCS User Manual © Copyright – MoTeC Pty Ltd – 2010 The information in this document is subject to change without

6 Installation Updating VCS Manager Software • Software updates are available to give access to the latest features. Follow the software installati

MoTeC VCS Manager 7 VCS Manager The main VCS Manager window contains the following buttons: • Import: This opens the Import window. When a VCS r

8 Configuration Configuration Many aspects of the VCS can be configured, for example when the recording starts and stops, and which gauges will be in

MoTeC Configuration 9 The Autostart configuration templates start recording when internal battery voltage is detected. To stop recording, the VCS

10 Configuration Quality versus Approximate Download Time Video Length Download time High Quality Normal Quality Low Quality 30 min 2 min and 15 s

MoTeC Configuration 11 Audio Settings Mono check box Select the Mono check box to record both left and right audio channels from the same (AV1)

12 Configuration The Medium gauge set includes, in addition to the elements of the Small set, a G-force meter and two alpha numeric lines (default La

MoTeC Configuration 13 Transmitting CAN Messages You can use messages transmitted from the VCS to log or display VCS information in a Data logger.

14 Configuration 7. Enter GaugeId to determine on which gauge the channel will be displayed. Gauge Id List 1 Speed 2 RPM 4 Gear 5 Throttle 6 La

MoTeC Configuration 15 Configure a MoTeC Data Logger The method described here is based on the ADL3 Dash Logger. Configuration of other MoTeC Data

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16 Configuration Configure a MoTeC 'hundred series' ECU The method described here is based on Version 3 ECU Manager software. Configuration

MoTeC Operation 17 Operation For some operation activities, the VCS needs to be online, e.g. the laptop needs to be connected to the VCS recorder.

18 Operation Managing Videos Video Format The Video Object file type (.VOB extension) is a container format in DVD-Video media. VOB is based on MPEG-

MoTeC Operation 19 Video Browser Via the Video browser in the main VCS Manager window, all imported videos can be accessed. The Video browser disp

20 Operation 6. Insert a blank disk into the selected DVD Drive and click Burn. This option is only available when a blank disk has been inserted. W

MoTeC Operation 21 Tip: To check the versions, in the main VCS Manager window, click About. This will display the laptop's VCS Manager soft

22 Appendices Appendices Camera Specifications Image sensor: 1/3" Super HAD CCD Effective pixels: PAL 752 (H) x 582 (V) Minimum illumination

MoTeC Appendices 23 Pinout VCS Connectors Connector A and B (AV1, AV2) 5 pin Autosport connector Mating connector #65071 (yellow) Connector C (P

24 Appendices Looms #61154 VCS Power/CAN Loom #61148 VCS Adapter Loom

MoTeC Appendices 25 Wiring The diagram shows how to use the included looms to wire the VCS to the camera, microphone, power supply, CAN bus and la

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26 Appendices VSM module To automatically sync the video to the data, the VSM module can be wired in according to the MONO or STEREO method MONO me

MoTeC Appendices 27 CAN Bus Wiring Requirements • The CAN bus should consist of a twisted pair trunk with 100R (0.25 watt) terminating resistors

28 Appendices CAN Output Messages The VCS transmits the following messages at 1 Hz. CAN ID Byte Bit Channel ScalingBase Id + 0 0 0..7 Compound

MoTeC Appendices 29 Glossary MoTeC Devices ACL Advanced Central Logger ADL2 Advanced Dash Logger - second generation ADL3 Advanced Dash Lo

30 Appendices PDM15 Power Distribution Module with 15 outputs PDM16 Power Distribution Module with 16 outputs PDM30 Power Distribution Module with

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MoTeC Introduction 1 Introduction MoTeC’s VCS Video Capture System is an integrated in-car camera system, designed and built for race cars and har

2 Introduction Features General • Solid state digital recorder. • Configurable two camera PIP – Picture In Picture system. The second camera is opt

MoTeC Introduction 3 Software • Windows-based software designed for video setup and management. • DVD burning software that is fast and simple

4 Installation Installation Mounting The camera can be mounted using the roll cage mounting bracket included in the VCS kit. Ensure the clamp is fit

MoTeC Installation 5 The VCS recorder has four connectors: • A USB socket to connect to a laptop (D) • A power/CAN connector (C) • Two identical