Motec SDL User Manual

MoTeC SDL User Manual Contents Introduction ... 1Overview ...

8 Overview Functions: • Shift Lights – Controls up to 3 staged shift lights. • Engine Log – Can be used to record engine running times during the s

MoTeC Overview 9 • 2 Wheel Speed Expander Inputs Additionally one E888 expander may be connected to read from 8 K-type thermocouples. Internal Se

10 Overview These inputs can also be used to measure two wire variable resistance sensors if an external pullup resistor is connected from the input

MoTeC Overview 11 Input Voltage Range The measurable input voltage range is 0 to 15 Volts. This allows selection from a wide range of sensors. Spe

12 Overview Specifications For full specifications see Appendix D: Input Characteristics. Speed Inputs The 2 Speed Inputs are identical to the Digita

MoTeC Overview 13 Communications Overview The SDL has various communications ports which are used to communicate with other devices. USB Communica

14 Overview • Note that if the SDL is connected to a MoTeC M800 ECU the M800 sensors should be calibrated in metric otherwise special scaling will b

MoTeC Overview 15 SDL Sport Dash Manager MoTeC Sport Dash Manager is used for configuration, testing, retrieving the logged data and for general

MoTeC Installation 17 Installation Mounting Mounting Dimensions Refer to the product dimensions in the Appendices. Attachment Use washers between

Windows Keyboard Use ... 37Main Menu ...

18 Installation Display Care Take care when cleaning the display, use a soft cloth to avoid scratching the display and avoid aggressive solvents. Wir

MoTeC Installation 19 Power Wiring Power the SDL via a separate switch and a 5 Amp fuse. The separate switch is recommended so that the computer c

20 Installation Note that if wired to an Analog Voltage input an external pull-up resistor must be connected between the input pin and the 5V sensor

MoTeC Installation 21 The MoTeC M4, M48 & M8 ECUs must be connected via RS232. Connection via RS232 The telemetry feature of the MoTeC ECU is

22 Installation SDL Setup Setup for the SDL is done in the ‘Inputs | Communications’ setup screen. Select a communications template that matches the

MoTeC Sport Dash Manager Software 23 Sport Dash Manager Software Introduction The following is an overview of the main concepts of the Sport Dash

24 Sport Dash Manager Software Installing Sport Dash Manager From a CD-ROM Place the CD-ROM into the CD drive of the pc. A new window will appear. T

MoTeC Sport Dash Manager Software 25 The main menu is used to access all of the features of the Sport Dash Manager software. Click the mouse on o

26 Sport Dash Manager Software To consolidate the Online concept, all on line activities are placed in the ‘Online’ Menu item. All other menu items

MoTeC Sport Dash Manager Software 27 Note that the most recently used files appear at the bottom of the File menu, which is often the easiest way

MoTeC Introduction 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a MoTeC SDL Dash / Logger. SDL The MoTeC SDL Dash / Logger is a combined LCD dash unit

28 Sport Dash Manager Software 2. Calculations (Lap Time, Fuel Prediction etc) 3. Functions (Logging, Display, Alarms, Auxiliary Outputs etc) Thi

MoTeC Sport Dash Manager Software 29 Channels Channels are used to convey information between the various systems of the SDL. For example an inpu

30 Sport Dash Manager Software Channel List MoTeC has defined an extensive list of channels. All systems within the SDL that generate values must ch

MoTeC Sport Dash Manager Software 31 • Suitable Display filtering • Minimum and Max Range Predefining these properties makes the channels easy

32 Sport Dash Manager Software When selecting a channel from the complete list of channels, it is usually easiest to use the category selection meth

MoTeC Sport Dash Manager Software 33 Search Method This method lists all channels in alphabetical order and allows a channel to be found either b

34 Sport Dash Manager Software RPM for 2 seconds. Note that a second alarm could be defined which would cover the range from 500 to 1500 RPM, and wh

MoTeC Sport Dash Manager Software 35 Sensor Zeroing Some sensors require regular zeroing, for example Steering Angle, Suspension Position, Ride H

MoTeC Windows Keyboard Use 37 Windows Keyboard Use This section gives details on how to use the keyboard with Windows applications. Main Menu Th

2 Overview Overview Display The SDL display is a high contrast, high temperature, custom made LCD display. The display contains a Bar Graph, three

38 Windows Keyboard Use Selecting an Item in a Window To access the various items in a window hold down the Alt key and press the key corresponding

MoTeC Windows Keyboard Use 39 Button Buttons are generally used to show another screen or perform a particular function. Hold down the Alt key t

40 Windows Keyboard Use Drop down List A drop down list is used to select from a number of items, but only the selected item is shown until a new i

MoTeC Windows Keyboard Use 41

42 Appendices Appendices Appendix A: General Specifications Physical Case Size SDL: 180.5 x 91.5 x 18.0 mm (7.1 x 3.6 x 0.7 inches) Weight 385 gram

MoTeC Appendices 43 Appendix B: Options Summary The following options are available: Pro Analysis Option Advanced Analysis features in the Inter

44 Appendices Appendix C: Sport Dash Manager Command Line Usage: sportdash.exe -c[connection] -d -x -l -e -t -s [config file name] [config file na

MoTeC Appendices 45 Perform a “Get Logged Data” operation. -e (Optional) Perform a “Get Engine Log” operation. -t (Optional) Perform a “ Get T

46 Appendices Appendix D: Input Characteristics Analog Voltage Inputs Suitable for: Potentiometers, Voltage output sensors & Variable resistance

MoTeC Appendices 47 Measurement Voltage Range: 0 to 15 V • Note that voltages outside this range may affect the readings on other inputs. Input

MoTeC Overview 3 Numeric Displays The three numeric displays (Left, Right and Top Right) can be programmed to display any value. Note that each

48 Appendices Filter Time Constant: 22usec Digital Inputs Suitable for: Switch to 0V, Logic signal & open collector device (eg Hall Switch) Pullu

MoTeC Appendices 49 Maximum: 32 msec Pulse Width 100 usec Measures pulse low time Resolution: 100 usec Maximum: 3.2 sec Speed Inputs Can be used

50 Appendices Pulse Width 1 usec Measures pulse high time Resolution: 1 usec Maximum: 32 msec Pulse Width 100 usec Measures pulse high time Resolutio

MoTeC Appendices 51 Sampling alternates between Group1 and Group2 and is scheduled every 1.000msec Group1 Group2 AV1 AV1 AV2 AV2 AV3 AV

52 Appendices Appendix E: Auxiliary Output Characteristics Output Type: Open Collector (Drives to ground) with weak pullup (10k ohms) to battery posi

MoTeC Appendices 53 Appendix F: CAN Bus Specification CAN Bus Data Rate: 1Mbit/sec Terminating impedance and data cable impedance: 100 ohms: dic

54 Appendices Appendix G: ECU to SDL Wiring (RS232) The following details the methods for connecting the various MoTeC ECUs to the SDL via RS232. In

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 log

56 Appendices Appendix H: CAN Wiring The CAN bus should consist of a twisted pair trunk with 100R (0.25Watt) terminating resistors at each end of the

MoTeC Appendices 57 Appendix J: USB Wiring The USB connection should be made by wiring a USB cable to the SDL main connector as shown below: Th

4 Overview The Centre Numeric display is incorporated to show the current gear but may be used for other purposes. Bottom Display The 13 digit alph

58 Appendices Appendix K: Typical Wiring (with BR2) The wiring below shows typical wiring for BR2 on CAN plus USB for PC connection. For more detail

MoTeC Appendices 59 Appendix L: Pin List by Function Pin Name Function Battery Power 4 BAT- Battery Negative 3 BAT+ Battery Positive Analog Vol

60 Appendices Auxiliary Outputs 5 AUX1 Auxiliary Output 1 6 AUX2 Auxiliary Output 2 7 AUX3 Auxiliary Output 3 8 AUX4 Auxiliary Output 8V

MoTeC Appendices 61 Appendix M: Pin List by Pin Number Pin Name Function 1 AV5 Analog Voltage Input 5 2 AV6 Analog Voltage Input 6 3 BAT+ B

62 Appendices Appendix N: Connector SDL Mating Connector 37 way Deutsch: AS6-14-35SN Wire Wire to suit connector: 22# Tefzel, Mil Spec : M22759/16-2

MoTeC Appendices 63 Appendix P: Wire Specifications M22759/16 Wire Ratings (For Various Wire Gauges) Insulation Material : Tefzel Conductor : Ti

64 Appendices Appendix Q: Case Dimensions SDL

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66 Notes

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MoTeC Overview 5 Alarms When an alarm is activated a message is shown on the bottom line of the display, a warning light can also be activated whi

68 Notes

6 Overview When the logging memory is full the SDL begins to overwrite the oldest data, which ensures that the most recent data is always available.

MoTeC Overview 7 km/h, and stop when the engine RPM is below 500 RPM for 10 seconds. Note that the Start Condition must be true and the Stop Condi