Motec ESDL3 User Manual

MoTeC SDL3 User Manual Copyright © 2010 – MoTeC Pty Ltd The information in this document is subject to change without no

6 Installation Installation This section provides information on how to install the Dash Logger in the vehicle and connect it to other devices. It wil

MoTeC Installation 7 • Some sensor connectors may not be available with 22# terminals, in which case doubling the wire over gives the equivalent o

8 Installation o Rotary or linear potentiometers o Signal conditioned 3 wire pressure sensors o Thermocouple amplifiers o Accelerometers These input

MoTeC Installation 9 Speed Inputs Speed Inputs are identical to Digital Inputs except that they can also be configured to suit Variable Reluctance

10 Installation Communications Communications are used to send and receive data from one device to another. There are two communication protocols: RS2

MoTeC Installation 11 Connecting Devices Examples Device Connect via Remarks Sensors Inputs: The appropriate input type depends on the sensor

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

MoTeC Installation 13 Updating Dash Manager Software Software updates are available free of charge, giving access to the latest features. Download

14 Installation * The connection uses IPV6, which can be affected by firewall and anti virus applications. If you have a Dash Logger connected but it

MoTeC Configuration 15 Configuration All aspects of the Dash Logger can be configured, including; which sensor is connected to which input, the cal

SDL3 User Manual Contents Introduction ... 1Features ...

16 Configuration • Edit Details – allows for entering event, venue and vehicle details to be stored with the configuration file • Check Channels – v

MoTeC Configuration 17 These general purpose channels may be required when measuring an uncommon value, or when a general purpose function needs to

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 Connections Configuring Inputs 1. On the Connections menu, click Devices 2. Select the device (e.g. SDL3) and then click th

22 Configuration Dash Manager Software on how to update to a new software version to make the latest communication templates available. Calculations T

MoTeC Configuration 23 Functions Data Logging Data logging allows sensor readings and calculated values to be stored in the Dash Logger's memo

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 implemented by averaging the channel values between logging events. For example, if a channel has a

MoTeC SDL3 User Manual Alarms ... 31Other Functions ...

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

MoTeC Configuration 27 Display The Dash Logger display is a high contrast, high temperature, custom made LCD display. The display contains a Bar Gr

28 Configuration The Race display is normally used to display minimal information, e.g. RPM, Lap Time, Fuel Remaining or Laps Remaining. The bottom al

MoTeC Configuration 29 Bar Graph The 70 segment bar graph has a user definable range and is typically used as a tacho, however it can be used to d

30 Configuration for values that are updated periodically. The override values are shown for a programmable period of time. For example, a numeric dis

MoTeC Configuration 31 Display Formatting Units All display units can be changed to suit the driver preferences, for example, show temperatures in

32 Configuration value is allowed to increment. An alarm may return to its original value after a period of time, in case the alarm condition was temp

MoTeC Operation 33 Operation When operating the Dash Logger, any of the activities of the Online menu of the Dash Logger Manager software can be pe

34 Operation Checking Operation Monitor Channels The currently active channels can be monitored to check the operation of all functions and measuremen

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

36 Operation • Retrieve – to retrieve Engine Log • Communication –to list the current Connections Settings • Miscellaneous o Erase Logged Data wit

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

38 Appendices Communications • 2 x CAN with individually programmable CAN bus speeds o Maximum data range 1 Mbit/sec o Recommended terminating impe

MoTeC Appendices 39 Dash Logger Upgrades For the SDL3 Dash Logger the following upgrades are available: Adjustable Backlight Improves readability a

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

MoTeC Appendices 41 Analogue Temp Inputs Suitable for 2 wire variable resistance sensors and 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 3.3 V

MoTeC Appendices 43 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

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

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 SDL3 - Sport Dash Logger The SDL3 is a combined sophisticated display and powerful control device in one lightwei

46 Appendices SDL3 Pin List by Pin Number Pin Name Function 1 AV5 Analogue Voltage Input 5 2 AV6 Analogue Voltage Input 6 3 BAT+ Battery Positi

MoTeC Appendices 47 Pin Name Function 24 E-RX+ Ethernet Receive + 25 E-TX+ Ethernet Transmit + 26 SPD2 Speed Input 2 27 DIG1 Digital Inpu

48 Appendices SDL3 Pin List by Function Pin Name Function Battery Power 4 BAT- Battery Negative 3 BAT+ Battery Positive Analogue Voltage Inputs 15

MoTeC Appendices 49 Pin Name Function Auxiliary Outputs 5 AUX1 Auxiliary Output 1 6 AUX2 Auxiliary Output 2 7 AUX3 Auxiliary Output 3 8 AU

50 Appendices Mounting Dimensions SDL3 ESDL3 Note: • All dimensions in [mm] • Ensure product is not stressed when mounted • Dimensions indicate

MoTeC Appendices 51 Wiring This section provides reference material about the Dash Logger's connector and wiring requirements. Connector SDL

52 Appendices Wire Stripping Tool Recommended: Ideal Industries 45-2133 stripping tool with LB1195 wire stop Heatshrink Boots Straight: • Raychem 202K

MoTeC Appendices 53 Cable An Ethernet RJ45 socket, connecting to a standard Ethernet cable, is provided on: • #62202 SDL3 loom • #61131 Ethernet

54 Appendices SDL3 Data Logger to ECU wiring (RS232) The following details the methods for connecting the Data Logger to the various MoTeC ECUs via RS

MoTeC Appendices 55 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

2 Introduction Logging and Analysis • Optional internal data logging of 16 MB or 120 MB • Fast download via Ethernet • Accommodating over 300 cha

56 Appendices Update Rate Summary Device Input Type Maximum Update Rate (per second) ADL3 Analogue Voltage Inputs 1000 ADL3 Analogue Temperature

MoTeC Appendices 57 * RS232 and general CAN communications update rate depends on how frequently the data is sent from the device. Typically the up

58 Appendices Command Line Usage: sportdash3.exe -c[connection] -d -x -l -e -t -s [config file name] [config file name] (Optional) Fully qualified p

MoTeC Appendices 59 Tasks : One or more of the following may be specified. -l (Optional) Perform a “Get Logged Data” operation. -e (Optional) P

60 Appendices 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 all devi

MoTeC Appendices 61 Comms Error Codes The "Comms CAN x Diagnostic" and "Comms RS232 Diagnostic" channels can be used to diagnos

62 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 63 256 BAD CONFIG Configuration mismatch between Dash Logger and device. Resend the configuration. 512 NO DATA VIMCOM packets

64 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 65 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

MoTeC Introduction 3 Compatibility • MoTeC ECUs: M4, M48, M8, M400, M600, M800 and M880 • MoTeC Accessories: MDD, E888, SLM, PLM, LTC, BR2, PDM,

66 Appendices 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 the TAB

MoTeC Appendices 67 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 k

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

MoTeC Appendices 69 Glossary MoTeC Devices ACL Advanced Central Logger ADL2 Advanced Dash Logger - second generation ADL3 Advanced Dash Logger

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

MoTeC Notes 71

72 Notes

4 Introduction However most wheel speed sensors generate a variable frequency signal which must be connected to either a Digital input or a Speed inpu

MoTeC Introduction 5 small Video Sync Module (VSM) to be connected to an auxiliary output of the Dash Logger and to the audio input of the camera.