Motec C185 User Manual

USER MANUALC185- Combined Display Logger

MoTeC Introduction 5 E888/E816 The C185 supports two E888 or E816 Expanders allowing expansion of the number of inputs and outputs. The E888 has 8

6 Introduction MoTeC analysis of the data including maths calculations, while the vehicle is still on the track. Other telemetry features include:

MoTeC 7 Introduction Remote Displays A remote display device may be connected to the C185 to allow display of any value that the C185 calculates, su

8 Installation MoTeC Installation Mounting and Wiring C185 has three threaded mounting posts. For further detail see Mounting Dimensions. Mounting

MoTeC Installation 9 • Use the correct crimping tool for all contacts to ensure a reliable connection. • Power the C185 via a separate switch and

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

MoTeC Installation 11 sensors varies with speed of rotation, variable trigger levels are required, which must vary with the frequency of the input

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

MoTeC Installation 13 Connecting Devices Examples Device Connect via Remarks Sensors Inputs: The appropriate input type depends on the sensor ty

14 Installation MoTeC Software Installation C185 Dash Manager Software C185 Dash Manager software is used for configuration, testing, retrieving th

MoTeC C185 User Manual Copyright © 2014 – MoTeC Pty Ltd The information in this document is subject to change without no

MoTeC 15 Installation i2 Standard is included, while i2 Pro requires the optional Pro Analysis upgrade. See C185 Upgrades. i2 Pro provides advanced

16 Configuration MoTeC Configuration All aspects of the C185 can be configured including, which sensor is connected to which input, the calibration

MoTeC Configuration 17 Tip: The most recently used files appear at the bottom of the File menu. This is often the easiest way to open an existing f

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

MoTeC Configuration 19 Channel Properties Each channel has defined properties, some of which may be modified by the user. Predefining these propert

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

MoTeC 21 ConfigurationSearch Method This method lists all channels in alphabetical order and allows a channel to be found either by typing the fir

22 Configuration MoTeC Connections Configuring Inputs • On the Connections menu, click Devices • Select the device (e.g. C185) and then click the

MoTeC Configuration 23 Comms Templates Communication templates are available for most connected MoTeC devices. When MoTeC releases new products, ne

24 Configuration MoTeC Functions Data Logging Data logging allows sensor readings and calculated values to be stored in the C185 memory for later an

C185 User Manual MoTeC Contents Introduction ... 1Features ...

MoTeC Configuration 25 Logging Setup Files The logging list can be saved and loaded from a file. This allows multiple logging setups to be used. Lo

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

MoTeC Configuration 27 Track Map Sensor Requirements In order for the i2 Data Analysis software to plot a track map the following sensors are requi

28 Configuration MoTeC Display The C185 display is a high contrast, high brightness colour LCD display. The displayed channels and labels are config

29 MoTeC ConfigurationDisplay Modes (Pages) The display has three display modes; the default names are Race, Practice and Warmup. The mode is chan

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

31 MoTeC ConfigurationTop Displays The three numeric displays shown above can be programmed to display any channel value. The numeric displays c

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

33 MoTeC ConfigurationAt the bottom, up to 20 lines can be accommodated, with each line containing up to 3 channel values at a time. The label abo

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

MoTeC C185 User Manual Other Functions ... 36Operation ...

MoTeC Configuration 35 Display Creator Settings tab This tab is used to define page display behaviour. Note: The channels selected on this tab must

36 MoTeC Configuration Other Functions The C185 can perform many other functions accessible from the Functions menu including the following: • Shif

MoTeC Operation 37 Operation To perform any of the activities in the Online menu, the PC needs to communicate to the C185. Note: All other menu it

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

MoTeC Operation 39 Configuration files can be updated by choosing the option to automatically update the configuration file while updating the soft

40 MoTeC Operation o Erase Logged Data without unloading o Serial Number to view the Serial and Hardware Number. The Serial Number is required whe

MoTeC Appendices 41 Appendices Specifications Specifications listed as optional are available as upgrades to customise and grow your system. These

42 Appendices MoTeC Internal Sensors • 3 axis G sensor • Dash temperature sensor • Sensor supply voltage • Battery voltage Communications • 4

MoTeC Appendices 43 C185 Upgrades Several options are available as upgrades to customise and grow your system. These additional features are activa

44 Appendices MoTeC Characteristics Input Characteristics Analogue Voltage Inputs Suitable for: Potentiometers Voltage output sensors Variable re

MoTeC Appendices 45 Analogue Temp Inputs Suitable for: 2 wire variable resistance sensors some voltage output sensors Measure Voltage Range: 0 to

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

MoTeC Appendices 47 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

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

MoTeC Appendices 49 Analogue Input Sampling 4 times oversampling is scheduled with samples taken every 250 usec, providing measurements every 1 mse

50 Appendices MoTeC Pin List by Pin Number Pin Name Function 1 AV15 Analogue Voltage Input 15 2 AV16 Analogue Voltage Input 16 3 AV17 Analo

MoTeC Appendices 51 Pin Name Function 26 AV14 Analogue Voltage Input 14 27 0V Sensor 0 V 28 5V Sensor 5 V 29 Reserved 30 Reserved 31

52 Appendices MoTeC 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 Swi

MoTeC Appendices 53 Pin List by Function Pin Name Function Battery Power 7 BAT- Battery Negative 8 BAT+ Battery Positive Analogue Voltage Inputs

54 Appendices MoTeC Pin Name Function Analogue Temp Inputs 34 AT1 Analogue Temp Input 1 35 AT2 Analogue Temp Input 2 36 AT3 Analogue Temp In

MoTeC Introduction 1 Introduction The C185 comes standard as a combined full colour display, powerful control device and fully programmable data lo

MoTeC Appendices 55 Pin Name Function 10 AUX2 Auxiliary Output 2 11 AUX3 Auxiliary Output 3 12 AUX4 Auxiliary Output 4 13 AUX5 Auxiliary

56 Appendices MoTeC Pin Name Function 76 CAN2H CAN 2 High / RS232 Receive Input 71 CAN3L CAN 3 Low 72 CAN3H CAN 3 High 59 CAN4L CAN 4 Low

MoTeC Appendices 57 Mounting Dimensions C185 Note: • All dimensions in [mm] • Ensure product is not stressed when mounted • Dimensions indi

58 Appendices MoTeC Wiring Connector C185 connector 79 pin Autosport connector Mating connector #68086 Wire Specification Wire Wire to suit C185

MoTeC Appendices 59 PC Connection Ethernet Wiring Schematic: ADL3 / C185 Ethernet Connector pin Pin Function Pin Function 77 Ethernet RX +

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

MoTeC Appendices 61 C185 to ECU wiring (RS232) The following details the methods for connecting the C185 to the various MoTeC ECUs via RS232. In al

62 Appendices MoTeC Using a CIM Module Refer to the CIM module drawing for full wiring details. Note: The data to the C185 will be interrupted whil

MoTeC Appendices 63 Update Rate Summary Device Input Type Maximum Update Rate (per second) C185 Analogue Voltage Inputs 1000 C185 Analogue Te

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

2 Introduction MoTeC • Telemetry (T2) and remote logging options Display • Colour TFT LCD, anti-reflective • 12 customisable layout options • Cu

MoTeC Appendices 65 Tasks : One or more of the following may be specified. -l (Optional) Perform a “Get Logged Data” operation. -e (Optional) Per

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

MoTeC Appendices 67 Comms Error Codes The "Comms CAN x Diagnostic" and "Comms RS232 Diagnostic" channels seen can be used to di

68 Appendices MoTeC 8 OVERRUN Receive or transmit overrun error. In the receive case a byte was received before the previous byte was read indicat

MoTeC Appendices 69 256 BAD CONFIG Configuration mismatch between C185 and device. Resend the configuration. 512 NO DATA VIMCOM packets have n

70 Appendices MoTeC PC Connection - IP Address Basic Direct Connection (Automatic IP Address) The simplest way to connect the C185 to a PC is direct

MoTeC Appendices 71 Fast Direct Connection (Fixed IP Address) If the Basic Direct Connection method takes too long to connect, a more advanced set

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

MoTeC Appendices 73 Network Switches and Cables The C185 must be connected to the network via a network switch. All MoTeC's PC connection cabl

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

3 MoTeC IntroductionCompatibility • MoTeC ECUs: M4*, M48*, M8*, M400, M600, M800, M880, M1 • MoTeC Accessories: VIM, SVIM, E888, E816, SLM, P

MoTeC Appendices 75 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

76 Appendices MoTeC 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

MoTeC Appendices 77 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

78 Appendices MoTeC Glossary MoTeC DevicesACL Advanced Central Logger ADL2 Advanced Dash Logger - second generation C185 Colour Display Loge

MoTeC 79 Appendices PDM16 Power Distribution Module with 16 outputs PDM30 Power Distribution Module with 30 outputs PDM32 Power Distribution Mo

80 Notes

4 Introduction MoTeC Typical Devices Used With C185 ECUs The C185 can be connected to most MoTeC ECUs and some other manufacturers' models eith