Motec C125 User Manual

USER MANUALUSER MANUALC125 Display LoggerC125 Display Logger

MoTeC Introduction 9 Sensors The optional Display Logger inputs* can be connected to a wide variety of sensors. Different types of sensors are avai

10 Introduction MoTeC High Definition Video MoTeC brings true high definition to motorsport with its new HD Video Capture System. The HD-VCS provide

MoTeC Introduction 11 PDMs Power Distribution Modules are designed to replace conventional relays, fuses and circuit breakers by providing electron

12 C125 Track Kits MoTeC C125 Race Kits C125 Race Display Kit The C125 Race Display Kit is a complete plug and play solution. All wires are labell

MoTeC C125 Track Kits 13 • Display of sensor values • Driver analysis • Engine performance measurement • Data analysis using MoTeC’s i2 softwar

14 C125 Track Kits MoTeC Installing the C125 Input Loom The C125 Input loom is a fast way to add sensors to your C125 when you have added the I/O

MoTeC C125 Track Kits 15 Installing the OBD-II To Display Loom The OBD-II loom is a terminated adapter that joins the C125 terminated loom (#62204

16 C125 Track Kits MoTeC 12. Select Online > Send Configuration to put the OBD-II configuration in the Dash 13. Save the file with a new name,

MoTeC C125 Track Kits 17 C125 loom. Plug the other end into your ECU communications connector. 3. Plug the cigarette lighter power adapter into a

18 C125 Track Kits MoTeC Installing the RS232 ECU To Display Loom The RS232 ECU To Display Loom connects the C125 loom to an ECU via its RS232 com

MoTeC C125 User Manual Copyright © 2014 – MoTeC Pty Ltd The information in this document is subject to change without no

MoTeC C125 Track Kits 19 8. Highlight the device displayed in the connected device window, and select the Select button. 9. Select OK on the new I

20 Installation MoTeC Installation This section provides information on how to install the Display Logger in the vehicle and connect it to other dev

MoTeC Installation 21 • Some sensor connectors may not be available with 22# terminals, in which case doubling the wire over gives the equivalent

22 Installation MoTeC o Signal conditioned three-wire pressure sensors o Thermocouple amplifiers o Accelerometers These inputs can also be used to

MoTeC Installation 23 Speed Inputs Speed Inputs are identical to Digital Inputs except that they can also be configured to suit Variable Reluctance

24 Installation MoTeC Communications Communications are used to send and receive data from one device to another. There are two communication protoc

MoTeC Installation 25 Connecting Devices Examples Device Connect via Remarks Sensors Inputs: The appropriate input type depends on the sensor

26 Installation MoTeC Software Installation This section provides information on Dash Manager software, and i2 Data Analysis software. It will also

MoTeC Installation 27 Updating C125 Dash Manager Software Software updates are available free of charge, giving access to the latest features. Down

28 Installation MoTeC If the Device is 'discovered' without the anti-virus software, you can turn it back on and put in appropriate except

C125 User Manual MoTeC Contents Introduction ... 6Features ...

MoTeC Configuration 29 Configuration All aspects of the Display Logger can be configured, including; which sensor is connected to which input, the

30 Configuration MoTeC • Edit Details – allows for entering event, venue and vehicle details to be stored with the configuration file • Check Chan

MoTeC Configuration 31 These general purpose channels may be required when measuring an uncommon value, or when a general purpose function needs to

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

MoTeC Configuration 33 Selecting Channels There are two methods of selecting channels, either the Category Method or the Search Method. Category Me

34 Configuration MoTeC Search Method This method lists all channels in alphabetical order and allows a channel to be found either by typing the firs

MoTeC Configuration 35 Connections Configuring Inputs (optional) On the Connections menu, click Devices Select the device (e.g. C125) and then clic

36 Configuration MoTeC Updating C125 Dash Manager Software on how to update to a new software version to make the latest communication templates ava

MoTeC Configuration 37 Functions Data Logging (optional) Data logging allows sensor readings and calculated values to be stored in the Display Logg

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

MoTeC C125 User Manual Configuring Outputs (optional) ... 35Configuring Communications ...

MoTeC Configuration 39 The anti-alias filter is implemented by averaging the channel values between logging events. For example, if a channel has a

40 Configuration MoTeC Track Map For the i2 Data Analysis software to plot a track map, either a GPS should be connected or a number of separate se

MoTeC Configuration 41 Display The C125 display is a high contrast, high brightness colour LCD display. The displayed channels and labels are confi

42 Configuration MoTeC Display Modes (Pages) The display has three display modes; the default names are RACE, PRACTICE and WARMUP. The mode is chang

MoTeC Configuration 43 Dial or Bar Graph (depending on style chosen) Example dial Example sweep bar Example linear bar The dial or bar graph

44 Configuration MoTeC Top Displays The three numeric displays shown above can be programmed to display any channel value. The numeric displays ca

MoTeC Configuration 45 Centre Display The centre display is normally used to display the current gear but can be used for other purposes. Bottom

46 Configuration MoTeC At the bottom, up to 20 lines can be accommodated, with each line containing up to 3 channel values at a time. The label abov

MoTeC Configuration 47 The warning alarm limits are fully programmable and may include up to 6 comparisons to ensure that the alarms are only activ

48 Configuration MoTeC Display Creator Settings tab This tab is used to define page display behaviour. Note: The channels selected on this tab must

C125 User Manual MoTeC Update Rate Summary ... 71Command Line ...

MoTeC Operation 49 Operation When operating the C125, any of the activities of the Online menu of the Display Logger Manager software can be perfor

50 Operation MoTeC Checking Operation Monitor Channels The currently active channels can be monitored to check the operation of all functions and me

MoTeC Operation 51 Configuration files can be updated by choosing the option to automatically update the configuration file while updating the soft

52 Operation MoTeC o Erase Logged Data without unloading o Serial Number to view the Serial and Hardware Number; the Serial Number is required whe

MoTeC Appendices 53 Appendices Specifications Specifications listed as optional are available as upgrades to customise and grow your system. These

54 Appendices MoTeC Internal Sensors 3-axis G sensor Dash temperature sensor Sensor supply voltage Battery voltage Communications 2 configurable CAN

MoTeC Appendices 55 Display Logger Upgrades For the C125 Display Logger the following upgrades are available: Data Logging 120 MB Allows recording

56 Appendices MoTeC Characteristics Input Characteristics Analogue Voltage Inputs Suitable for Potentiometers Voltage output sensors Variable resi

MoTeC Appendices 57 Analogue Temp Inputs Suitable for 2 wire variable resistance sensors and some voltage output sensors Measure Voltage Range 0 to

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

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MoTeC Appendices 59 Speed Inputs Hall mode A 2200 ohm pull-up resistor is connected to 2.7 V Suitable for Switch to 0 V Logic signal Open collecto

60 Appendices MoTeC Period 100 usec Measures period between falling edges Resolution 100 usec Maximum 3.2 sec Pulse Width 1 usec Measures pulse hig

MoTeC Appendices 61 Analogue Input Sampling 4 times oversampling is scheduled with samples taken every 250 usec, providing measurements every 1 mse

62 Appendices MoTeC C125 Pin List by Pin Number Pin Name Function 1 E-TX- Ethernet Transmit - 2 E-TX+ Ethernet Transmit + 3 AV1 Analogue Vol

MoTeC Appendices 63 C125 Pin List by Function Pin Name FunctionBattery Power 34 BAT- Battery Negative33 BAT+ Battery PositiveAnalogue Voltage

64 Appendices MoTeC Pin Name Function32 AUX4 Auxiliary Output 48 V Sensor 7 8V Sensor 8 V5 V Sensor 8 5V Sensor 5 V0 V Sensor 9 0V Sensor 0 VC

MoTeC Appendices 65 Mounting Dimensions C125 Note: • All dimensions in [mm] • Ensure product is not stressed when mounted • Dimensions indicat

66 Appendices MoTeC Wiring This section provides reference material about the Display Logger's connector and wiring requirements. Connector C

MoTeC Appendices 67 Crimp Tool Crimp Tool: M22520/2-01 Positioner for Crimp Tool: M22520/2-07 Crimp Contacts are type 22D (needed to set the crimp

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

6 Introduction MoTeC Introduction C125 - Club Display Logger The C125 is a sophisticated display and powerful control device combined in one lightwe

MoTeC Appendices 69 C125 Display Logger to ECU wiring (RS232) The following details the methods for connecting the Data Logger to various MoTeC ECU

70 Appendices MoTeC C125 Loom Wiring

MoTeC Appendices 71 Update Rate Summary Device Input Type Maximum Update Rate (per second) ADL3 Analogue Voltage Inputs 1000 ADL3 Analogue Tem

72 Appendices MoTeC * RS232 and general CAN communications update rate depends on how frequently the data is sent from the device. Typically the upd

MoTeC Appendices 73 Command Line Usage: Clubdash3.exe -c[connection] -d -x -l -e -t -s [config file name] [config file name] (Optional) Fully qua

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

MoTeC Appendices 75 CAN Bus Bandwidth Limit The total available CAN bandwidth on a single CAN bus is 1 Mbit/sec. The bandwidth used by the total of

76 Appendices MoTeC Comms Error Codes The "Comms CAN x Diagnostic" and "Comms RS232 Diagnostic" channels can be used to diagnose

MoTeC Appendices 77 General CAN Errors Errors generated by general CAN communications. 2 FRAMING Only generated when used with an E888/E816 expan

78 Appendices MoTeC "VIMCOM" Errors Errors generated by "VIMCOM" devices (SVIM, Display Loggers). Note: VIMCOM devices are conne

MoTeC Introduction 7 • Configurable to use sensors from some existing engine management systems Display • Colour TFT LCD, anti-reflective • 12 c

MoTeC Appendices 79 busy) 4100 SYNC TIMEOUT Data not sent due to Display Logger sync message timeout (sync not received from Display Logger) 41

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

MoTeC Appendices 81 Check Box A check box is used to tick on or off a particular option. Press ALT + the key for the underlined letter (F), or use

82 Appendices MoTeC List Box A list is used to select from a number of options. Press ALT + the key for the underlined letter (M) or use the TAB ke

MoTeC Appendices 83 Tree Structure A Tree Structure is used to select items from a hierarchical list The UP ARROW key moves the cursor up (selects

84 Appendices MoTeC Glossary MoTeC Devices ACL Advanced Central Logger ADL2 Advanced Display Logger - second generation ADL3 Advanced Display Lo

MoTeC Appendices 85 MLS ECU dedicated to run Chevrolet LS1 and Lexus/Toyota V8s PCI Cable PC Interface cable PDM15 Power Distribution Module wit

86 Appendices MoTeC TDC Top Dead Centre TX Transmit

MoTeC Notes 87

88 Notes MoTeC

8 Introduction MoTeC Compatibility • MoTeC ECUs: M4, M48, M8, M84, M400, M600, M800 and M880 • MoTeC accessories: E816, E888, SLM, PLM, LTC, BR2,