Motec ADL3 EDL3 User Manual

MoTeC ADL3/EDL3 User Manual Copyright © 2009 – MoTeC Pty Ltd The information in this document is subject to change withou

6 Introduction Video Multiple video streams, from in-car cameras for example, can be linked with logged data for synchronised playback of footage alon

MoTeC Installation 7 Installation Mounting and Wiring ADL3 has three threaded mounting posts. EDL3 has four mounting holes. For further detail see

8 Installation • Use the correct crimping tool for all contacts to ensure a reliable connection. • Power the ADL3 via a separate switch and a 5 ampe

MoTeC Installation 9 These inputs can also be used to measure two wire variable resistance sensors if an external pull-up resistor is connected fro

10 Installation sensors varies with speed of rotation, variable trigger levels are required, which must vary with the frequency of the input signal.

MoTeC Installation 11 CAN (Controller Area Network) Communications This protocol enables communication between all devices connected to the same b

12 Installation Connecting Devices Examples Device Connect via Remarks Sensors Inputs: The appropriate input type depends on the sensor type MoTeC

MoTeC Installation 13 Software Installation ADL3 Dash Manager Software ADL3 Dash Manager software is used for configuration, testing, retrieving t

14 Installation i2 Standard is included, while i2 Pro requires the optional Pro Analysis upgrade. See ADL3 Upgrades. i2 Pro provides advanced mathemat

MoTeC Configuration 15 Configuration All aspects of the ADL3 can be configured including, which sensor is connected to which input, the calibration

ADL3/EDL3 User Manual Contents Introduction ... 1Features ...

16 Configuration Tip: The most recently used files appear at the bottom of the File menu. This is often the easiest way to open an existing file. Back

MoTeC Configuration 17 Fuel Pressure Oil Pressure Wheel Speed Front Wheel Speed Rear Engine RPM Engine Temperature Alarm Warning Light Gear Chann

18 Configuration Channel Properties Each channel has defined properties, some of which may be modified by the user. Predefining these properties makes

MoTeC Configuration 19 Selecting Channels There are two methods of selecting channels, either the Category Method or the Search Method. Category Me

20 Configuration Search Method This method lists all channels in alphabetical order and allows a channel to be found either by typing the first few le

MoTeC Configuration 21 Note: Some inputs require the 52 I/O Upgrade to make them available. See ADL3 Upgrades • Select the input and click Channe

22 Configuration Calculations The ADL3 has special and user definable general purpose calculations available. They are set up from the Calculations me

MoTeC Configuration 23 Functions Data Logging Data logging allows sensor readings and calculated values to be stored in the ADL3 memory for later a

24 Configuration Logging Setup Files The logging list can be saved and loaded from a file. This allows multiple logging setups to be used. Logging Rat

MoTeC Configuration 25 The anti-alias filter is used to average out any variations in the signal between logged values. This ensures that unreprese

MoTeC ADL3/EDL3 User Manual Alarms ... 31Other Functions ...

26 Configuration Track Map Sensor Requirements In order for the i2 Data Analysis software to plot a track map the following sensors are required and m

MoTeC Configuration 27 Display The ADL3 display is a high contrast, high temperature, custom made LCD display. The display contains a Bar Graph, t

28 Configuration The bottom alpha / numeric display may be used to display additional information as needed. Warm-up Mode The Warm-up display is used

MoTeC Configuration 29 The three numeric displays –left, right and top right– can be programmed to display any value, which may be different for ea

30 Configuration Bottom Alpha / Numeric Display The 13 digit bottom alpha / numeric display can display up to 20 lines of information that can be scr

MoTeC Configuration 31 Alarms When an alarm is activated a message is shown on the bottom line of the display. To draw the driver's attention

32 Configuration Other Functions The ADL3 can perform many other functions accessible from the Functions menu including the following: • Shift Lights

MoTeC Operation 33 Operation To perform any of the activities in the Online menu, the PC needs to communicate to the ADL3. Note: All other menu it

34 Operation Checking Operation Monitor Channels • On the Online menu, click Monitor Channels • To show any channel on an oscilloscope style screen,

MoTeC Operation 35 Configuration files can be updated by choosing the option to automatically update the configuration file while updating the soft

36 Operation o Erase Logged Data without unloading o Serial Number to view the Serial and Hardware Number. The Serial Number is required when orderi

MoTeC Appendices 37 Appendices Specifications Specifications listed as optional are available as upgrades to customise and grow your system. These

38 Appendices • Battery voltage Communications • 2 x CAN with individually programmable CAN bus speeds o Maximum data range 1 Mbit/sec o Recommend

MoTeC Appendices 39 ADL3 Upgrades Several options are available as upgrades to customise and grow your system. These additional features are activa

40 Appendices Characteristics Input Characteristics Analogue Voltage Inputs Suitable for: Potentiometers Voltage output sensors Variable resistance

MoTeC Appendices 41 Analogue Temp Inputs Suitable for: 2 wire variable resistance sensors some voltage output sensors Measure Voltage Range: 0 to

42 Appendices Digital Inputs Suitable for: Switch to 0 V Logic signal and open collector device (e.g. Hall Switch) Pull-up Resistor: 2200 ohms to 3

MoTeC Appendices 43 Speed Inputs Hall mode A 2200 ohm pull-up resistor connected to 2.7 V. Suitable for: Switch to 0 V Logic signal Open collector

44 Appendices Period 100 usec Measures period between falling edges Resolution 100 usec Maximum 3.2 sec Pulse Width 1 usec Measures pulse high ti

MoTeC Appendices 45 Analogue Input Sampling 4 times oversampling is scheduled with samples taken every 250 usec, providing measurements every 1 mse

MoTeC Introduction 1 Introduction ADL3 - Advanced Dash Logger The ADL3 is a combined display, fully programmable data logger and powerful control

46 Appendices Pin List by Pin Number Pin Name Function 1 AV15 Analogue Voltage Input 15 2 AV16 Analogue Voltage Input 16 3 AV17 Analogue Volt

MoTeC Appendices 47 Pin Name Function 26 AV14 Analogue Voltage Input 14 27 0V Sensor 0 V 28 5V Sensor 5 V 29 AV21 Analogue Voltage Input

48 Appendices Pin Name Function 53 DIG2 Digital Input 2 54 DIG3 Digital Input 3 55 DIG4 Digital Input 4 56 0V Sensor 0 V 57 SW1 Switch Inpu

MoTeC Appendices 49 Pin List by Function Pin Name Function Battery Power 7 BAT- Battery Negative 8 BAT+ Battery Positive Analogue Voltage Inputs

50 Appendices Pin Name Function 29 AV21 Analogue Voltage Input 21 30 AV22 Analogue Voltage Input 22 31 AV23 Analogue Voltage Input 23 32 AV24

MoTeC Appendices 51 Pin Name Function 64 SPD2 Speed Input 2 65 SPD3 Speed Input 3 66 SPD4 Speed Input 4 Auxiliary Outputs 9 AUX1 Auxiliary Output

52 Appendices Pin Name Function 56 0V Sensor 0 V 61 0V Sensor 0 V 40 0V Sensor 0 V CAN Interface 71 0V 0 V CAN 72 8V 8 V CAN 74 CAN0H C

MoTeC Appendices 53 Mounting Dimensions ADL3 EDL3 Note: • All dimensions in [mm] • Ensure product is not stressed when mounted • Dimensions

54 Appendices Wiring Connector ADL3 connector 79 pin Autosport connector Mating connector #68086 Wire Specification Wire Wire to suit ADL3 connect

MoTeC Appendices 55 Heatshrink Boots Straight: Raychem 202K153 or 202K163, Hellerman 156-42-G or 157-42-G Right Angle: Raychem 222K153 or 22

2 Introduction Logging and Analysis • Internal data logging, 16 MB standard or 250 MB optional. • Fast download via Ethernet • Accommodating ov

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

MoTeC Appendices 57 ADL3 to ECU wiring (RS232) The following details the methods for connecting the ADL3 to the various MoTeC ECUs via RS232. In al

58 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 sig

MoTeC Appendices 59 Update Rate Summary Device Input Type Maximum Update Rate (per second) ADL3 Analogue Voltage Inputs 1000 ADL3 Analogue Te

60 Appendices Command line Usage: dash.exe -c[connection] -d -x -l -e -t -s [config file name] [config file name] (Optional) Fully qualified path

MoTeC Appendices 61 Tasks : One or more of the following may be specified. -l (Optional) Perform a “Get Logged Data” operation. -e (Optional) Per

62 Appendices CAN Bus Bandwidth Limit The total available CAN bandwidth available on a single CAN bus is 1 Mbit/sec. The bandwidth used by the total

MoTeC Appendices 63 Comms Error Codes The "Comms CAN x Diagnostic" and "Comms RS232 Diagnostic" channels seen can be used to di

64 Appendices 8 OVERRUN Receive or transmit overrun error. In the receive case a byte was received before the previous byte was read indicating that

MoTeC Appendices 65 256 BAD CONFIG Configuration mismatch between ADL3 and device. Resend the configuration. 512 NO DATA VIMCOM packets have n

MoTeC Introduction 3 Compatibility • MoTeC ECUs: M4, M48, M8, M400, M600, M800 and M880 • MoTeC Accessories: MDD, VIM, E888, E816, SLM, PLM, L

66 Appendices PC Connection - IP Address Basic Direct Connection (Automatic IP Address) The simplest way to connect the ADL3 to a PC is directly to an

MoTeC Appendices 67 Fast Direct Connection (Fixed IP Address) If the Basic Direct Connection method takes too long to connect, a more advanced set

68 Appendices To configure the PC with a fixed IP address: 1. Click Start | Settings | Control Panel 2. Double click on Network Connections 3. Doubl

MoTeC Appendices 69 Network Switches and Cables The ADL3 must be connected to the network via a network switch. All MoTeC's PC connection cabl

70 Appendices Windows Keyboard Shortcuts When using a laptop in and around a car, it is often not practical to use a mouse to navigate through the pro

MoTeC Appendices 71 Selecting an Item in a Window To access the various items in a window, press ALT + the key for the underlined letter of the it

72 Appendices Group Box The Group box is used to select an item from a group of options. Press ALT + the key for the underlined letter (F, A or D), o

MoTeC Appendices 73 Press ALT + the key for the underlined letter (L) or use the TAB key to navigate to the Drop down List Box. To select the desir

74 Appendices Glossary MoTeC DevicesACL Advanced Central Logger ADL2 Advanced Dash Logger - second generation ADL3 Advanced Dash Logger - thir

MoTeC Appendices 75 PDM30 Power Distribution Module with 30 outputs PDM32 Power Distribution Module with 32 outputs PLM Professional Lambda Me

4 Introduction Typical Devices Used With ADL3 ECUs The ADL3 can be connected to most MoTeC ECUs and some other manufacturers' models either via C

76 Notes

MoTeC Introduction 5 Accessories BR2 A BR2 Beacon Receiver may be connected to the ADL3, which allows the ADL3 to calculate lap times for display a