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MoTeC Central Logging System User Manual Contents Introduction ... 1Overview

6 Overview The E888 / E816 connect to the ACL via CAN. The E888 has 8 x 10 bit thermocouple inputs, 8 x 10 bit voltage inputs, 4 digital inputs, 2 sw

MoTeC Overview 7 2. End of lap data which shows summary information at the end of a lap such as lap time, maximum temperatures etc. 3. Telemetry

MoTeC Operation 9 Operation PC Communications The ACL includes an Ethernet port which is used for communications with a PC. Most modern PCs have a

10 Operation Communications Cable ACL Manager communicates with the ACL via an Ethernet cable. Refer to the PC Communications section for setup detai

MoTeC Operation 11 Display Elements The display contains a Bar Graph, three Numeric Displays, a Centre Numeric Display and a Bottom Alpha / Numeri

12 Operation Numeric Displays The three Numeric Displays (Left, Right and Top Right) can be programmed to display any value, which may be different

MoTeC Operation 13 The Centre Numeric display is incorporated to show the current gear but may be used for other purposes. Bottom Alpha / Numeric

14 Operation The Race Display is normally used to display minimal information, e.g. RPM, Lap Time, Fuel Remaining or Laps Remaining. The bottom displ

MoTeC Operation 15 Display Formatting Units The display units can be changed to suit the driver, for example the driver may prefer to see the engi

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16 Operation speed has been above 50 km/h for 30 seconds. The speed comparison avoids the alarm showing during a pit stop due to heat soak. Additiona

MoTeC Operation 17 Start and Stop Logging Conditions To avoid logging data unnecessarily, logging can be started and stopped by user definable con

18 Operation Update Rate Each input is measured at a maximum rate which is dependent on the capabilities of the measuring device and may also vary be

MoTeC Operation 19 Real Time Value (For devices other than VIM, ADL2, SDL) The real time value from other devices and from internal calculations i

20 Operation A Longitudinal G force sensor should be used if the vehicle has only one wheel speed sensor. This allows the analysis software to elimin

MoTeC Operation 21 General Purpose Calculations: The ACL also provides a number of general purpose calculations including: • 2D and 3D Lookup Tab

22 Operation To connect a thermocouple to an ADL2 a MoTeC thermocouple amplifier may be used. The amplifier measures the very weak signal from the th

MoTeC Operation 23 Caution Operation outside the specified voltage range may cause damage to the device. The various measurement devices will spec

24 Operation Analogue voltage inputs are normally used to measure the signals from sensors with variable voltage outputs, such as potentiometers, 3-w

MoTeC Operation 25 Thermocouple Inputs Available on: E888 Thermocouple inputs are specifically designed for measuring K type thermocouples. Note

MoTeC Central Logging System User Manual Appendix M: Connector Details ... 82A

26 Operation Switch Inputs Available on: ADL2, SDL, E888, E816 Switch inputs are generally used for the external toggle switches or press buttons. Sw

MoTeC Operation 27 Internal Sensors The various measurement devices may also contain internal sensors. For example, most devices measure battery v

28 Operation allows all connected devices to communicate with each other. The CAN bus also has the advantage of being able to communicate at high spe

MoTeC Installation & Configuration 29 Installation & Configuration Wiring Wire MoTeC recommends the use of Tefzel insulated wire. For gene

30 Installation & Configuration ACL Central Logger ACL Mounting Dimensions Refer to Appendix Q: ACL Case Dimensions. Attachment Attach at the fo

MoTeC Installation & Configuration 31 Power Wiring The ACL uses a file system to store the logged data and needs to be shut down correctly to

32 Installation & Configuration Connected Devices VIM Input Module VIM Mounting Refer to Appendix R: VIM Case Dimensions. Attachment Attach at t

MoTeC Installation & Configuration 33 The other inputs can be used for potentiometers, voltage output devices and 2-wire variable resistance s

34 Installation & Configuration ADL2 & SDL Display ADL2 & SDL Wiring The display device must be wired to the ACL via one of the ACL&apos

MoTeC Installation & Configuration 35 ADL2 & SDL Firmware ACL Manager will automatically update the firmware version in the device if nece

36 Installation & Configuration Refer to the BR2 user manual for further details. BR2 Setup The BR2 beacon receiver has its own configuration pr

MoTeC Installation & Configuration 37 ACL Setup Outputs Setup Using ACL Manager, select Functions | Shift Light Module to configure the SLM.

38 Installation & Configuration If not using CAN bus 0, click on the Advanced button to select the correct CAN bus. If a second expander is conn

MoTeC Installation & Configuration 39 PLM Lambda Meter One or more PLMs can be connected to the ACL via CAN. For installations with multiple P

40 Installation & Configuration ECU Engine Management Systems An ECU may be connected to the ACL which will make some of the information in the

MoTeC Installation & Configuration 41 Refer to Appendix K: CAN Bus Wiring for details. ECU Setup Use the separate ECU manager software to setu

MoTeC ACL Manager Software 43 ACL Manager Software Introduction The following is an overview of the main concepts of the ACL Manager software. Mo

44 ACL Manager Software If the new wondow does not appear, click on the Windows Start button and select Run. Type ‘D:\moteccd’ Click on the button m

MoTeC ACL Manager Software 45 Toolbar The Tool Bar provides an alternative way of activating some of the commonly used items on the main menu.

MoTeC Introduction 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a MoTeC Central Logging System. This Manual Covers: • Overview, Operation, Installatio

46 ACL Manager Software Configuration Files The ACL configurations are stored in files on the PC hard disk and can be sent to the ACL at any time. W

MoTeC ACL Manager Software 47 Backups Whenever a file is saved, the previous contents of the file are saved in the ‘Save Backups’ directory. The

48 ACL Manager Software Configuration Versions and Updating Updating The firmware inside the ACL can be updated by the user at any time to take adv

MoTeC ACL Manager Software 49 Converting Older Version Configuration Files An older version configuration file can be converted to the latest ver

50 ACL Manager Software Channels Channels are used to convey information between the various systems of the ACL. For example an input pin may feed a

MoTeC ACL Manager Software 51 Channel List MoTeC has defined an extensive list of channels. All systems within the ACL that generate values must

52 ACL Manager Software Predefining these properties makes the channels easy to use throughout the rest of the software. Knowing the measurement typ

MoTeC ACL Manager Software 53 To expand a category click on the plus sign (+) next to the category name.

54 ACL Manager Software Search Method This method lists all channels in alphabetical order and allows a channel to be found either by typing the fir

MoTeC ACL Manager Software 55 engine speeds but set at a lower engine oil pressure, which would cover the range from 500 to 1500 RPM, which might

2 Overview Overview System Overview The ACL (Advanced Central Logger) forms the heart of a sophisticated and highly configurable data acquisition sys

56 ACL Manager Software Tests A number of tests are provided to check the operation of the ACL, such as the Inputs Test. To run one of the tests se

MoTeC Windows Keyboard Use 57 Windows Keyboard Use This section gives some details on how to use the keyboard with Windows applications. Main Menu

58 Windows Keyboard Use Selecting an Item in a Window To access the various items in a window, press ALT + the key for the underlined letter of the

MoTeC Windows Keyboard Use 59 Check Box A check box is used to tick on or off a particular option. Press ALT + the key for the underlined letter

60 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 it

MoTeC Windows Keyboard Use 61 The RIGHT ARROW key expands; expandable branches indicated by a plus sign (+) The LEFT ARROW key collapses; collapsi

62 Appendices Appendices Appendix A: ACL General Specifications Physical Case Size 151(w) x 134(h) x 28(d) mm (excluding connector) Weight 460 gram

MoTeC Appendices 63 Appendix B: ACL Options Summary The following options are available when the devices are used as part of the Central Logging

64 Appendices Appendix C: VIM General Specifications Physical Case Size 38(w) x 90(h) x 26.2(d) mm (excluding connector) Weight 120 grams (0.85 lb)

MoTeC Appendices 65 Appendix D: VIM Input Specifications Analogue Inputs VIM Analogue Input Specifications Input Type Qty Update Rate (Hz) ++ An

MoTeC Overview 3 and perform functions such as Warning Alarms, Fuel Prediction, Engine Logs, Lookup Tables and many more. The ACL includes 1 gigab

66 Appendices ** Inputs are sampled at 40 kHz, 8 samples are averaged to give a 5 kHz update rate. *** This specification only applies if the gains o

MoTeC Appendices 67 AV H4 300 500 AV H5 550 500 AV H6 800 500 AV H7 1050 500 AV H8 1300 500 AV S1 150 2000 AV S2 400 2000 AV D1 5

68 Appendices Appendix E: Update Rate Summary The following table shows the maximum update rates for the various measurement devices Device Input T

MoTeC Appendices 69 Appendix F: CAN Bus Bandwidth Limit The total available CAN bandwidth available on a single CAN bus is 1 Mbit/sec. The band

70 Appendices Other Devices BR2 Negligible SLM Negligible PLM Negligible SDL TBD ADL2 TBD MDD TBD M800 ECU TBD

MoTeC Appendices 71 Appendix G: ACL Manager Command Line Usage: aclmanager.exe -c[connection name] -x -l -e –t -p -s –u [config file name] [co

72 Appendices -t (Optional) Perform a “Get Tell-tale Values” operation. -p (Optional) Perform a “Print Summary” operation. Note The config file must

MoTeC Appendices 73 Appendix H: Comms Error Codes The "Comms CAN x Diagnostic" and "Comms RS232 Diagnostic" channels seen ca

74 Appendices length. 8 OVERRUN Receive or transmit overrun error. In the receive case a byte was received before the previous byte was read indica

MoTeC Appendices 75 ACL Errors These errors are generated by the ACL communications system. 2 FRAMING Incorrect number of samples received. 25

4 Overview Connected Devices The following topics describe the basic functions of the main devices that can be connected to the ACL. VIM Versatile I

76 Appendices 4102 SYNC EXCEEDED Data not sent due to excessive sync error (synchronisation too far out)

MoTeC Appendices 77 Appendix I: Ethernet Communications Cable The ACL communicates with a PC via a CAT5 Ethernet cable that is terminated with a

78 Appendices Appendix J: ECU to ACL Wiring (RS232) The following details the methods for connecting the various MoTeC ECUs to the ACL via RS232. In

MoTeC Appendices 79 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

80 Appendices Appendix K: CAN Bus Wiring The CAN bus should consist of a twisted pair trunk with 100R (0.25 watt) terminating resistors at each end o

MoTeC Appendices 81 Appendix L: Wire Information M22759/16 Wire Ratings (For Various Wire Gauges) Insulation Material : Tefzel Conductor : Tin P

82 Appendices Appendix M: Connector Details ACL Mating Connectors 22 Pin Connector: Deutsch AS612-35SN 5 Pin Connector: Deutsch ASL606-05SN-HE VIM Ma

MoTeC Appendices 83 For 22 Pin Straight Raychem 202K142, Hellerman 154-42-G Right Angle Raychem 222K142, Hellerman 1154-42-G For 55 Pin Str

84 Appendices Appendix N: VIM Pin List by Function VIM 5 Pin Connector Pin Name Function Power 1 BAT – Battery – 3 BAT + Battery + CAN Bus 4 CAN

MoTeC Appendices 85 Differential Analogue Volt Inputs 15 AV D1+ Analogue Voltage Differential 1+ 16 AV D1– Analogue Voltage Differential 1–

MoTeC Overview 5 The input and output pins on the display devices are fully accessible (dependant on the I/O options enabled), with exception of a

86 Appendices 32 0V 2 Sensor 0 V 2 40 0V 2 Sensor 0 V 2 17 0V 3 Sensor 0 V 3 25 0V 3 Sensor 0 V 3 4 0V 4 Sensor 0 V 4 10 0V 4 Sensor 0 V

MoTeC Appendices 87 Appendix O: VIM Pin List by Pin Number VIM 5 Pin Connector Pin Name Function 1 BAT – Battery – 2 Not Used 3 BAT + Battery

88 Appendices 25 0V 3 Sensor 0 V 3 26 5V Sensor 5 V 27 5V Sensor 5 V 28 AV D7+ Analogue Voltage Differential 7 + 29 AV D7– Analogue Voltage D

MoTeC Appendices 89 Appendix P: ACL Pin List by Pin Number ACL 5 Pin Connector Pin Name Function 1 RX+ Ethernet Receive + (Orange/White) 2 R

90 Appendices Appendix Q: ACL Case Dimensions

MoTeC Appendices 91 Appendix R: VIM Case Dimensions

92 Notes

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