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Thanks. EVO4 Data Logger 02 04 INTRODUCTION 08 GETTING STARTED 12 GENERAL INFORMATION 16 LINKS, SENSORS AND CONFIGURATIONS 20 ECU CONNECTIONS 22 THE RPM CHANNEL 28 THE SPEED CHANNEL 32 ANALOG INPUTS 36 GPS 38 GPS MANAGER SOFTWARE 48 DATA SHEET EVO4 Firstly, we would like to thank you for choosing the EVO4 Data Logging System as the tool for improving your race craft setup and on-track performance.
INTRODUCTION What is EVO4? EVO4 is a complete, compact and expandable data logger, suitable for installation on both car and motorcycle. Hundreds of ECU are fully supported. To what purpose you can use the GPS? The lap time transmitted from the infrared receiver. The integrated GPS is useful for different purposes. EVO4 can be connected to the following dashes: What data reads? The internal temperature of the system. Lap time calculation: A large database of world tracks are avaliable.
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CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED EVO 4 EVO4 Beacon Ecu - Can RS232 Exp.
CHAPTER 1 EVO4 Kit includes. 10 1 - EVO4 2 3 - GPS Antenna 4 - Connection cable to ECU CAN/RS232 5 - USB cable for connection to PC 6 - Software RaceStudio2 CD GETTING STARTED EVO 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 - RPM cable + K Line + Dig.
CHAPTER 2 GENERAL INFORMATION EVO 4 Power. Power is provided by connecting the appropriate cable to the battery of your vehicle. It is not necessary to use special attention, because there is a stabilizer that regulates the internal power supply used by the system. So you can connect EVO4 without any problem to a NOT stabilized power source from 8 to 24 Volts.
CHAPTER 2 GENERAL INFORMATION Data Recording. Start/Stop Recording. EVO4 is equipped with a 16 MB circular memory *, capable of recording 8 million samples. EVO4 starts recording when one of the following situations persist for more than three seconds: The test length that can be recorded depends on the sampling frequency (i.e. how many channels per second are recorded).
CHAPTER 3 LINKS, SENSORS AND CONFIGURATIONS EVO 4 Links, Sensors and Configurations. You will see this screenshot: Here are the different EVO4 connection possibilities: n To ECU n To RPM signal n To speed signal n To analog inputs n To expansions n To the optical lap time receiver When connecting EVO4 to a sensor, to ECU, or to an expansion module, you must also configure it in order to make EVO4 record the proper data.
CHAPTER 3 LINKS, SENSORS AND CONFIGURATIONS System Configuration. Channels Configuration. In the following RaceStudio2 page you can set: In the following RaceStudio2 page you can define: n How RPMs are acquired: from ECU data stream or reading a digital signal. n The maximum rpm value. n The division factor of the engine revolutions, ie the constant for which to divide the digital pulses number in order to obtain the correct value.
CHAPTER 4 EVO 4 ECU CONNECTIONS ECU Connections. EVO4 can acquire data from all the ECU published on the list on our website: http://www.aim-sportline.com/pages/download/section_documentation_ecus.htm This list includes about 500 different protocols and is constantly being updated, since all the ECUs are often improved and new models appear. When possible, we have explain how to configure your ECU to ensure compatibility between the data flow transmitted and what the protocol is designed to manage.
CHAPTER 5 THE RPM CHANNEL EVO 4 The RPM Channel. EVO4 can get the RPM signal in many different ways: n From ECU n Through a square wave signal (8 to 50 V) n From the low voltage (from 150 to 400 V) of the coil. n From the spark plug by converting the inductive RPM signal read from the spark plug into a square wave signal. In this case you must use an optional RPM adapter Code X10ADRPM000. The connection cable is in the kit and its code is 04.563.02. You will find the technical drawing in the Appendix.
CHAPTER 5 If an output is not available from the ignition system, the system has to be connected to the low voltage of the coil. The coil from which to get the signal, is schematically shown in the image below. THE RPM CHANNEL EVO 4 n Point 1 Is the low voltage input of the coil. Shows an example of connection between coil and spark plug. n Point 2 Is connected to the spark plug. The voltage at the points indicated by the numbers 1, 2 and 3 is shown.
CHAPTER 5 EVO 4 n When the RPM signal is noisy In order to properly configure EVO4 using the control panel you must: n Ensure AIM sensor is selected. n Define "max RPM." n Select the possible multiplication factor (RPM factor). THE RPM CHANNEL Its value is typically 1 for two-stroke engines and four-stroke multi-cylinder, and 2 for single-cylinder four-stroke engines.
CHAPTER 6 THE SPEED CHANNEL EVO 4 The Speed Channel. EVO4 can receive the speed signal from three different sources: n The ECU n The Built - in GPS receiver n The two digital channels It is possible that EVO4 receive and store different values of speed at the same time: the more powerful ECUs transmit up to four wheel speed values; considering speed values that come from GPS and from the two digital channels, there may be 7 different speed values.
CHAPTER 6 n Speed read from the wheel EVO4 has two wheel speed inputs, in the same "speed" connector: THE SPEED CHANNEL EVO 4 n For configuring wheel speed parameters. Enter the Program Configuration panel and after enabling the channel desired speed (speed 1, speed 2 or both), set the wheel circumference and the number of pulses per revolution: The digital sensor X05SNBS00 detects the presence of a metallic tooth placed at a distance between 0.5 and 2 mm.
CHAPTER 7 ANALOG INPUTS EVO 4 Analog Inputs. EVO4 has five 12 bits analog inputs, recorded up to 1000 times per second each. You can connect 0-5 Volt signals, ratiometric potentiometers, pressure sensors, thermo-resistances and K-type thermocouples.
CHAPTER 7 A triaxial accelerometer is to be properly configured. When selected, the following screen appears: ANALOG INPUTS EVO 4 After having transmitted the configuration to EVO4, you must calibrate the sensor by pressing the button “Transmit”. 1 The calibration is used to define the range of some sensors such as potentiometers and accelerometers. 2 On this screen you can define the direction of installation EVO4. Simply select the image consistent with your installation.
CHAPTER 8 GPS EVO 4 GPS. The integrated GPS in EVO4 provides the following information, updated ten times per second: n n n n Position (latitude, longitude, altitude) Speed Longitudinal acceleration Latitudinal acceleration In the case EVO4 knows the finish line of the track and split coordinates, it can also calculate: n Lap times n Split times n Test length To transmit track information to EVO4, use GPSManager software, as explained in the dedicated chapter.
CHAPTER 8 GPS Manager Software. By GPS Manager you can update, modify, transmit and receive to and from EVO4 the coordinates of finish line and split points of all the tracks where you are going to run. 1 GPS MANAGER SOFTWARE 2 3 4 EVO 4 5 8 When opening the software, if there is no system connected to your PC via USB cable, you will see the screen shown. As you can see, the screen is divided into two parts. On the left you see the track list, split in dependance of the countries of origin.
CHAPTER 8 GPS MANAGER SOFTWARE EVO 4 Filters in track data base management. In order to only see tracks you need, you can filter the list of tracks in different ways. The filters can be static, (1) that is to say, are recorded and used every time you use GPSManager, or dynamic, (2) that are not saved when quitting the program. n Static Filters. n Dynamic Filters. A static filter is activated by the button below. The window shown will appear.
CHAPTER 8 GPS MANAGER SOFTWARE EVO 4 How to add a new track to the PC database. To add a new track 1 You can now select the file“.GPK”, containing the coordinates of all the points of your test. 1) Press the button “New” 2) Enter the name of the track. 2 The shape of the track appears, splitted in different laps of the test. It is possible to scroll through the different laps, to zoom, to rotate the drawing.
CHAPTER 8 GPS MANAGER SOFTWARE EVO 4 How to modify track data in the PC database. How to read, write and delete tracks information in EVO4. Click the icon. The window containing the data of the track you can edit at will. Connect your system to your PC using the USB cable. EVO4 manages only the name of the tracks and coordinates of the finish and split points, but not their country or the shape.
CHAPTER 8 n To transmit track information to EVO4 n To receive track information from EVO4 Select tracks to be submitted by clicking on the square check, or double-click on the name of the track. Select tracks to be submitted by clicking on the square check, or double-click on the name of the track GPS MANAGER SOFTWARE EVO 4 n To erase a track’s information from EVO4. Select the track to be erased in the right panel and press "Delete Sel".
CHAPTER 9 Pinout EVO4. 48 DATA SHEET EVO 4 EVO 4 USB Cable for EVO4.
CHAPTER 9 RPM, Gear flash and K Line cable for EVO4. 50 DATA SHEET EVO 4 EVO 4 EVO4 CAN and serial ECU connection cable.
CHAPTER 9 EVO4 K and L line cable with OBDII connection. 52 DATA SHEET EVO 4 EVO 4 EVO4 CAN cable with OBDII connection.
CHAPTER 9 DATA SHEET EVO 4 EVO 4 EVO4 n 5 fully configurable analog channels n 2 speed channels n 1 digital RPM channel n 1 tri-axial internal accelerometer n Integrated GPS module n Laptime (magnetic/optical lap and GPS lap) n CAN protocol for external expansion modules n ECU Interface n 5 KHz total sampling frequency n USB cable for data download n Memory: 16 Mb n External power: 9-15 V n Power consumption: 80-100 mA at 12V n Dimensions: 123 x 30 x 42,5 mm n Weight: 260g n Waterproof IP67 54 Our web
