ENGLISH M40 DATALOGGER User Manual
ENGLISH M40 DATALOGGER User Manual Rev.05 Release FW 1.42 2014 - GET by Athena Evolution. All right reserved. The content of this document, part of this document, could be copied, transferred, send or memorized on other form without the written consent of GET by Athena Evolution . GET has the right to change without notice the content of this manual. WARNING: M40 DATALOGGERS are not homologated for road circulation. 2 M40 DATALOGGER User Manual Rev.
1 M40 KIT ................................................................................................................................................ 6 2 GPS WORKING PRINCIPLE ................................................................................................................ 7 3 SUGGESTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS DURING INSTALLATION ...................................................... 7 3.1 Precautions for M40 installation ........................................................................
ENGLISH 3.1 Adding a CAN channel ....................................................................................................................... 72 4 INPUT CAPTURE CHANNELS (IC CHANNELS) .............................................................................. 77 4.1 IC channel calibration (connected to a wheel speed sensor) ............................................................. 77 4.2 IC channel calibration (connected to a RPM sensor) ...................................................
thank you for choosing a GET DATA ACQUISITION AND ANALYSIS SYSTEMS by Athena Evolution. We are sure that our passion and experience will help you to express successfully in all competitions, we ask you to read carefully this user manual. We are confident that this will help you in the use of you new product GET by Athena Evolution. M40 STANDARD – M40 EXPANSION – M40 PLUS, due to GPS technology, can log not only signal from connected sensors but also data concerning trajectories and vehicle speed.
1 M40 KIT ENGLISH M40 kit is comprehensive of: box M40 datalogger 1 GPS antenna 1 power cable, code GL-0038-AA 1 expansion cables JST-Binder for the connection of external sensors (only M40 EXPANSION) 2 expansion cables JST-Binder for the connection of external sensors (only M40 PLUS) 1 USB-JST cable for pc connection 1 CD with software and manuals electronic copy • • • • • • • • NOTE: kit content can be different accordingly to the versions. 6 M40 DATALOGGER User Manual Rev.
GPS WORKING PRINCIPLE GPS (Global Positioning System) system, on which your GET system is based, uses a spherical positioning algorithm in order to identify the position of receiver the signal coming from satellites. Measuring the time needed by a radio signal to cover the distance satellite-receiver and knowing the precise position of at least 4 satellites, it is possible to identify the 3D position of the receiver.
ENGLISH • fix the antenna outside the vehicle: obstacles near to the antenna could cause a reduction to the receiving capabilities of the sensor.
M40: CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ENGLISH 4 1 5 3 6 2 7 4 9 8 1: M40 DEVICE 2: MAIN connection cable 3: EXP connection cable 4: USB connection cable 5: red diagnosis led 6: green diagnosis led 7: GPS antenna connector 8: EXP1 connection cable (only for M40 EXPANSION and M40 PLUS) 9: EXP2 connection cable (only for M40 PLUS) 4.1 Diagnosis LEDs M40 data logger has got two LEDs. The following table shows their meaning: Cond.
5 M40 WIRING LOOMS ENGLISH M40 dataloggers could be linked to the vehicle (or sensors) with specific cables. With “multilink” cable it is possible, for example, connect M40 directly to ECU GP1 EVO (see following picture): DATALOGGER ECU In this situation it is possible to give power to m40 directly from ECU and to log all CAN channels coming from ECU. All data like rpm, throttle position, injection time, advance time, etc will be available through only one cable.
FIRMWARE, CONFIGURATION, SETUP FOR M40 DATALOGGER ENGLISH 6 M40 is based on three internal software: • Firmware: this is necessary to guarantee the instrument functioning, • Configuration: this is necessary for base setup of the instrument like serial number and identify number. • Setup: this is needed by M40 in order to get all information about sensors, calibrations, logging frequencies, etc.
7 USING M40 DATALOGGER ENGLISH Following chapters are written to explain simple rules for the use of the instrument and information given by LEDs. 7.
ENGLISH 7.4 Internal accelerometers M40 has got three accelerometers as described in the picture: + - - + + - Values are logged automatically by M40 and therefore can be used with MX2. Internal accelerometers are System Channels, in M40 setup. Logical names are: • ACCX • ACCY • ACCZ You can see these names in Setup Manager and in Channel Bar of MX2. You can zero of these sensors with WATCH function in Setup Manager (read Appendix 1 – cap. 5 of this manual). M40 DATALOGGER User Manual Rev.
8 USING M40 WITH A PC ENGLISH Management of M40 is done with a computer with DATA MANAGER software installed. With the pc you can configure and calibrate channels (using Config Datalogger) and download data (using Download Data). For further information on software read DATA MANAGER user manual (supplied in electronic format and downloadable in http://www.getdata.it). This manual describes also the operative instructions for GATE software (if the procedures are different) 8.
ENGLISH • If needed, you can stop acquisition pressing Stop Acquis in the right part of Download Data page. • Click on to the cross at the left of the name in order to see stored sessions’ list. • Select the needed session with left click(blue background). • Click on Download File and wait until the end of operation.
ENGLISH The picture below show the Data Storage Settings Area: Base directory selection button Base directory Track Session Run name Test For example the storage path of picture above will be: c:\WinTAXWorkspace\ Track \ Session \ Car \ Run_XXX_Test Where: Car is set in Vehicle Name field of data logger setup Run_XXX is the progressive index of data • At the end of download a message will appear: the device has to be disconnect.
In order to visualize downloaded sessions you need to use MX2 (the analysis software of DATA MANAGER freeware) and/or WINTAX (require a payment license) Read following instructions: • Start MX2 by clicking on the desktop icon: • Wait a few seconds: probably will appear demo project (if a new project has not been created). • Create a new project by clicking New Project in File menu. NOTE: you can use an old project by selecting Open Project in File menu.
Open Browser Bar and search the needed session in the tree on the left. ENGLISH • Select the session in the column File name • Apply the track (or create a new one) to the selected session with the track selection window. This is needed to obtain laps’ division (if needed): SELECTED TRACK “OK” BUTTON “CREAT NEW TRACK” BUTTON NOTE: usually logged data contains information about the track used during the session.
on the icon Channel Bar (under Browser Bar). ENGLISH • Ad channels by clicking • You can now analyze data and lines. 8.4 Set the default track in the device To set the default device’s track follow the instructions: • Switch on the device (green led fix) and connect to PC ( both led will blink). • Verify that all condition of 8.1 are satisfied. • Wait until the device is recognized by Windows (usually the message in the low right part of the screen).
8.5 Track creation from a recorded session ENGLISH The creation of new track it is possible by logging data as described in chapter 7.3. After the download of the session (read chapter 8.2) proceed as follows: • Open MX2 and create a new project (read chapter 8.3). • Select the session: software will shows this window. • Push Create New button: a new track will be created with the name new_track in Available Tracks list. This track will be without start-finish line, split points and sectors.
ENGLISH • During this operation it is possible to use zoom buttons TRACK ZOOM BUTTONS FINISH LINE (FL) • Define (if needed) intermediates. • Save using the “save button”, in order to save new settings: you need to rename the track. • Push Apply to use the created track to the session. Now it is possible to synchronize the track into the device as described 8.4 in this manual. For further information on MX2 functions read DATA MANAGER user manual. M40 DATALOGGER User Manual Rev.
8.6 Instrument setup download and updating ENGLISH Device’s setup contains all information relative to sensors calibrations. You should need to change some base parameters. Once done all modification you need to send the table to the device in order to get all modification working. WARNING: WRONG VISUALIZATION. SETUPS CAN PRODUCE WRONG DATA LOGGING AND 8.6.
“Send Setup to Device” ICON • You could save the modified setup on to the PC (suggested): select Save as... in File menu. 8.6.2 Instrument setup download and updating with GATE software • Switch on the device (green led on fix) and connect to the PC (both LEDs will blink). • Verify that all condition of 8.1 are satisfied. • Wait until the device is recognized by Windows (usually the message in the low right part of the screen). • Start Setup Manager clicking on the button in starting window of GATE.
• Once the job is done, a message will appear and you will see the setup in Setup Manager. ENGLISH • You can now modify and transfer the new setup to the device: click the icon or click Send Setup to Device in Setup menu. “Send Setup to Device” ICON • You could save the modified setup on to the PC (suggested): select Save as... in File menu. For further information on Setup Manager and modifications to calibrations read GATE user manual. 24 M40 DATALOGGER User Manual Rev.
If M40 start and stop are set in manual (read chapter 8.9.3 of this manual) it is necessary to start/stop the device with the PC. 8.7.1 Starting and stopping logging (MANUAL) with DATA MANAGER Follows these instructions: • Switch on the device (green led on fix) and connect to the PC (both LEDs will blink). • Verify that all condition of 8.1 are satisfied. • Wait until the device is recognized by Windows (usually the message in the low right part of the screen).
ENGLISH • To stop the logging press Stop Acquis. In the right part of Download Data (after selecting the device in the “Devices and sessions” window. 8.7.2 Starting and stopping logging (MANUAL) with GATE Follows these instructions: • Switch on the device (green led on fix) and connect to the PC (both LEDs will blink). • Verify that all condition of 8.1 are satisfied. • Wait until the device is recognized by Windows (usually the message in the low right part of the screen).
ENGLISH • To start the logging press Start Acquis. in the right part of Download Manager. NOTE: ONCE THE LOGGING HAS BEEN STARTED DISCONNECT THE LOGGER FROM THE PC. • To stop the logging press Stop Acquis. In the right part of Download Manager (after selecting the device in the “Devices and sessions” window. M40 DATALOGGER User Manual Rev.
8.8 Time syncronization (from pc) ENGLISH 8.8.1 Time syncronization with DATA MANAGER To synchronize M40 clock with the PC, proceed as follow: • Switch on the device (green led on fix) and connect to the PC (both LEDs will blink). • Verify that all condition of 8.1 are satisfied. • Wait until the device is recognized by Windows (usually the message in the low right part of the screen). • Open Config Datalogger. Click “Send Time” icon on main instrument bar, or select “Send Time” function in Setup menu.
ENGLISH • Open Setup Manager. Click “Send Time” icon on main instrument bar, or select “Send Time” function in Setup menu. “Send Time” ICON By doing this the device and the PC will show the same time. NOTE : you can do this only if Time Mode is in MANUAL (read chapter 8.9.2 of this manual). M40 DATALOGGER User Manual Rev.
8.9 M40 configuration ENGLISH M40 configuration panel permit to modify device parameters and it is the same both in DATA MANAGER and GATE.
ENGLISH 8.9.1 M40 configuration with DATA MANAGER To get to the setup panel follow instruction below: • Switch on the device (green led on fix) and connect to the PC (both LEDs will blink). • Verify that all condition of 8.1 are satisfied. • Wait until the device is recognized by Windows (usually the message in the low right part of the screen). • Start Config Datalogger clicking on the button in starting window of DATA MANAGER.
ENGLISH • Click on Setup M40 PLUS at the beginning of channels tree: on the right part of Setup Manager will appear a configuration page of the device (see picture below) 8.9.2 M40 configuration with GATE To get to the setup panel follow instruction below: • Switch on the M40 and connect to the PC. • Start Setup Manager by clicking the button in GATE. 32 M40 DATALOGGER User Manual Rev.
ENGLISH • Save device’s setup in to the PC by clicking the icon or clicking Open from Device in Setup menu. “Open from Device” ICON • Once the job is done, a message will appear and you will see the setup in Setup Manager. • The picture below shows an example of a M40 PLUS base setup: M40 DATALOGGER User Manual Rev.
ENGLISH • Click on Setup M40 PLUS at the beginning of channels tree: on the right part of Setup Manager will appear a configuration page of the device (see picture below) 8.9.3 Data logging parameters modification M40 logging parameters are in the upper part of configuration panel (see picture below): 34 M40 DATALOGGER User Manual Rev.
Available options are: • Log Mode: define the logging mode of M40. Options are: Normal (predefined): data logging will stop only if “stop logging conditions” are satisfied or if the memory is full (green LEDs blinking). It is suggested to leave this setting a sit is.. Loop: data logging will stop each 40 minutes and it will start again erasing old data (“black box” mode). • Start Channel: define the triggering channel for starting of data logging.
8.9.4 Change of system time ENGLISH Parameters that configure M40 clock are in the central part of setting panel (see picture below): The modification is done by clicking on the value of the parameter and selecting required value from dropdown menu. Available options are: • Time Mode: define the mode with M40 update internal clock (date and hour). Available options are: AUTO (preset): clock update is automatic with GPS system.
ENGLISH 8.9.7 Serial protocol setting Parameters relative to serial protocol can start data logging through serial port RS232. If it is not connected any device to RS232 port (or the needed protocol is not in the list of recognized protocols) set parameter to None . 8.9.
8.10 M40 setup properties modification ENGLISH In setup window you can modify following M40 parameters: GPS configuration Adding comments (available only in GATE software) Adding driver’s name Adding vehicle’s name Last three voices can change also the name of logging file downloaded by the PC with Download Manager (read chapter 8.2 of this manual) 8.10.
ENGLISH • Download device’s setup in to the PC by clicking the icon or clicking Open from Device in Setup menu. “Open from Device” ICON • Once the job is done, a message will appear and you will see the setup in Config Datalogger. • The picture below shows an example of a M40 PLUS base setup: M40 DATALOGGER User Manual Rev.
ENGLISH • Click on Setup M40 PLUS at the beginning of channels tree: on the right part of Config Datalogger will appear a configuration page of the device (see picture below) Setup properties Active setup window 8.10.2 M40 setup properties modification with GATE To get to the panel control follow the instruction below: • Switch on M40 and connect to a PC. • Start Setup Manager by clicking the button on GATE main page.
ENGLISH • Once the job is done, a message will appear and you will see the setup in Setup Manager. • The picture below show san example of a M40 PLUS base setup: • Click on Setup M40 PLUS at the beginning of channels tree: on the right part of Setup Manager will appear a configuration page of the device (see picture below) Setup properties Active setup window M40 DATALOGGER User Manual Rev.
8.10.3 GPS parameters setting ENGLISH GPS parameters can change behaviour of M40: PLEASE ACT CAREFULLY WHEN DOING THESE OPERATIONS. The following picture shows GPS configuration: GPS Configuration: this parameter change the dynamic of GPS module. Standard configuration is CONF4. We suggest CONF6 in off-road applications WARNING: WRONG SETUP COULD CAUSE MALFUNCTIONING (example DATA LOGGER NOT RECORDING OR BAD GPS TRAJECTORIES). 8.10.
ENGLISH 8.11 Firmware update M40 firmware can be updated via the PC. To update firmware please act as follows: Switch on M40 and connect to the PC with USB cable. Update the firmware by clicking on the firmware auto-executable icon. Push UPDATE and confirm: wait until the end of the procedure (a message will appear in the PC monitor).
9 M40 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS ENGLISH Power: Power range: from 9 VDC to 24 VDC Consumption: 170mA @ 12VDC (device switched on, sensors not connected, alarms LEDs switched of, GPS aerial not connected) System I/O: Analogue inputs (range 0-5V) Frequency inputs (open collector 0-5V , freq.
Some examples here described will help the end user to add new channels into M40 PLUS setup and the use of WATCH window. Each sensor physically connected to the datalogger need to be defined and calibrated into the setup, stored in the device. Sensors have to be linked to specific “channels” that, for M40, can be resumed as follows: • Analogue Channels: these channels can be used with analogue sensors that transform analogue signals (0 V - 5 V), as potentiometer, pressure transducers, thermocouples, etc.
1 ANALOGUE CHANNELS ENGLISH Here you can find some instruction to create analogue channels. 1.1 Linear calibration example This chapter will show how calibrate a generic linear sensor with an analogue output (0 - 5 Volt). This calibration is usually done with temperature sensors, pressure sensors, potentiometers, accelerometers.
ENGLISH • Once the job is done, a message will appear and you will see the setup in Config Datalogger. • The picture below shows an example of a M40 PLUS base setup: • If, for example, the sensor is connected to AD1; click on AD1 (in Analogue Channels list): channel’s properties will appear. • Now you can change all options: Decimal Places: how many decimal places you wish to have Logging rate: logging frequency.
ENGLISH • We need now to proceed with the channel calibration. This operation is needed in order to have a proper logging signal. Click on Calibrate Channel (low right part of the screen), a calibration window will appear: • Once you get in to the calibration window it is necessary to define: Calibration Type : you can chose the type of calibration (in this example use Linear) X values: values, COUNT or VOLTAGE, of the channel Y values: define calibrated values of the relative X values.
ENGLISH • We suggest to save the new modified setup in to the pc: select Save as... in File menu. 1.1.2 Linear calibration by using GATE To set the channel follow instruction below: • Start Setup Manager by clicking the button in GATE. • Save device’s setup in to the PC by clicking the icon or clicking Open from Device in Setup menu. “Open from Device” ICON • Once the job is done, a message will appear and you will see the setup in Setup Manager.
ENGLISH • If, for example, the sensor is connected to AD1; click on AD1 (in Analogue Channels list): channel’s properties will appear. • Now you can change all options: Decimal Places: how many decimal places you wish to have Logging rate: logging frequency. If this parameters is None, the channel will not be logged and it will not be available in analysis software. Name: channel’s name (in this example is Engine Temp).
ENGLISH • Once you get in to the calibration window it is necessary to define: Calibration Type : you can chose the type of calibration (in this example use Linear) X values: values, COUNT or VOLTAGE, of the channel Y values: define calibrated values of the relative X values. In our example at 25°C (value Y1) we will read 1.8 V (value X1) Setup Manager permit to log X values, directly from the device using Pick2. Y values need to be known.
1.2 GEAR on analogue input calibration ENGLISH This chapter will help you to calibrate a “GEAR” sensor: this calibration is used when a 0-5 volt potentiometer is used to log the position of the gear barrel. Please refer to follows instructions. 1.2.1 GEAR on analogue input calibration by using GATE To set the channel follow instruction below: • Switch on the device (green led on fix) and connect to the PC (both LEDs will blink). • Verify that all condition of 8.1 are satisfied.
ENGLISH • The picture below shows an example of a M40 PLUS base setup: • If, for example, the sensor is connected to AD1; click on AD1 (in Analog Channels list): channel’s properties will appear. • Now you can change all options: Decimal Places: how many decimal places you wish to have (set None for this case) Logging rate: logging frequency. If this parameters is None, the channel will not be logged and it will not be available in analysis software. Name: channel’s name (in this example is GEAR SENSOR).
ENGLISH • We need now to proceed with the channel calibration. This operation is needed in order to have a proper logging signal. Click on Calibrate Channel (low right part of the screen), a calibration window will appear: • Once you get in to the calibration window it is necessary to define: Calibration Type : you can chose the type of calibration (in this example use GEAR) X values: values, COUNT or VOLTAGE, of the channel Y values: define calibrated values of the relative X values.
ENGLISH • We suggest to save the new modified setup in to the pc: select Save as... in File menu. WARNING: values that will be set in Y fields are referred to number of gears of the gearbox. The value 0 in a Y field will be NEUTRAL, the value 10 will be the reverse (if present). 1.2.2 GEAR on analogue input calibration by using GATE Proceed as follows: • Start Setup Manager by clicking the button in GATE. • Save device’s setup in to the PC by clicking the icon or clicking Open from Device in Setup menu.
• The picture below shows an example of a M40 PLUS base setup: ENGLISH • If, for example, the sensor is connected to AD1; click on AD1 (in Analog Channels list): channel’s properties will appear. • Now you can change all options: Decimal Places: how many decimal places you wish to have (set None for this case) Logging rate: logging frequency. If this parameters is None, the channel will not be logged and it will not be available in analysis software. Name: channel’s name (in this example is GEAR SENSOR).
• Once you get in to the calibration window it is necessary to define: Calibration Type : you can chose the type of calibration (in this example use GEAR) X values: values, COUNT or VOLTAGE, of the channel Y values: define calibrated values of the relative X values. In our example 1 st gear (value Y1) correspond to the analogue value of 0 V (value X1), neutral (value Y7=0) is 5V or 65535 COUNT (value X7) Setup Manager permit to log X values, directly from the device using Pick3. Y values need to be known.
• We suggest to save the new modified setup in to the pc: select Save as... in File menu. ENGLISH For further information on Setup Manager read Gate user manual. WARNING: values that will be set in Y fields are referred to number of gears of the gearbox. The value 0 in a Y field will be NEUTRAL, the value 10 will be the reverse (if present). 58 M40 DATALOGGER User Manual Rev.
ENGLISH 1.3 TPS setup (available only for GATE software) To insert the TPS sensor inside M40 setup we suggest to download the setup from the device: • Start Setup Manager by clicking the button in GATE. • Save device’s setup in to the PC by clicking the icon or clicking Open from Device in Setup menu. “Open from Device” ICON • Once the job is done, a message will appear and you will see the setup in Setup Manager.
ENGLISH • If, for example, TPS is connected to AD1; click on AD1 (in Analogue Channels list): channel’s properties will appear. • Now you can change all options: Decimal Places: how many decimal places you wish to have (usually None for TPS) Logging rate: logging frequency. If this parameters is None, the channel will not be logged and it will not be available in analysis software. Name: channel’s name (in this example is TPS).
Calibration Type : you can chose the type of calibration (in this example use TPS) Min : this parameter define the minimum value of the channel in order to get the zero in the acquisition Max : this parameter define the maximum value of the channel in order to get 100 Setup Manager permit to log Min and Max , directly from the device, using Pick1. In order to define Min and Max value you need to select the box and type the value manually, or by clicking Pick1.
1.4 Suspension potentiometer setting (available only for GATE software) ENGLISH Suspension movements are studied with a linear potentiometer. Before calibrate the channel, we suggest to download the setup from the device: • Start Setup Manager by clicking the button in GATE. • Save device’s setup in to the PC by clicking the icon or clicking Open from Device in Setup menu. “Open from Device” ICON • Once the job is done, a message will appear and you will see the setup in Setup Manager.
• Now you can change all options: Decimal Places: how many decimal places you wish to have (usually None for suspension potentiometers) Logging rate: logging frequency. If this parameters is None, the channel will not be logged and it will not be available in analysis software. Name: channel’s name (in this example is FORK). Unit: this parameter define measurement unit of the channel (usually mm for this channel) • We need now to proceed with the channel calibration.
• Once you get in to the calibration window it is necessary to define: ENGLISH Calibration Type : you can chose the type of calibration (in this example use POT) Pot Length : this parameter define the total length (in mm) of the installed sensor (in this example 150) • Once limit values are defined, click OK to get back to M40 setup window • You need to write the new modified setup to the device: click the icon or Send Setup to Device in Setup menu.
SWITCH CHANNELS (ONLY M40 EXPANSION AND PLUS MODELS) ENGLISH 2 This chapter will guide the user to the functionalities of SWITCH channel.
• The picture below shows an example of a M40 PLUS base setup: ENGLISH • Configure SW1 by clicking on SW1 in the Switch Channels list • If, for example, the button is connected to SW1 of EXP1 wiring; click on SW1 (in Switch Channels list): channel’s properties will appear. • Now you can change all options: Decimal Places: how many decimal places you wish to have (set None for this case) Logging rate: logging frequency.
• Once you get in to the calibration window it is necessary to define: Calibration Type : you can chose the type of calibration. For SWITCH channel we can use: MAP SWITCH: this setting need to be used with 2-position switches: X values: switch status, the value could be 0 and 1 Y values: define calibrated values of the relative X values.
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ENGLISH 2.2 Adding a BEACON channel Adding a beacon channel will permit to use a IR receiver for lap triggering. The use of this kind of sensor permit lap triggering also without GPS signal. In order to set a beacon channel follow instruction below: • Start Config Datalogger (or Setup Manager you are using GATE) by click on software start panel . • Save device’s setup in to the PC by clicking the icon or clicking Open from Device in Setup menu.
• Configure SW1 channel by clicking on the Switch Channels list ENGLISH BEACO N • If, for example, the button is connected to SW1 of EXP1 wiring; click on SW1 (in Switch Channels list): channel’s properties will appear. • Now you can change all options: Decimal Places: how many decimal places you wish to have (set None for this case) Logging rate: set None. The logging frequency will be updated automatically once the calibration is defined Name: channel’s name (in this example is BEACON).
Calibration Type : you can chose the type of calibration. For BEACON channel use beacon. Seconds: this is the “blind time” and it is used to avoid wrong lap triggering coming from more than one wall beacon transmitter. • Once calibration values are defined, click OK to get back to M40 setup window • Set the lap trigger option as SW1: SW1 • You need to write the new modified setup to the device: click the icon or Send Setup to Device in Setup menu.
3 CAN CHANNELS ENGLISH In this chapter you will have deep information on CAN channels setup. We need to: • Define protocol and bus speed • Define channel properties All operations depend on CAN bus used from all devices connected to M40 datalogger: it is necessary know data format prior to configure CAN channels. CAN Bus connector is available in MAIN wiring of M40. 3.
ENGLISH • The picture below shows an example of a M40 PLUS base setup: • Click Setup M40 PLUS: on right side of window will be available settings for protocol and bus speed (picture below): M40 DATALOGGER User Manual Rev.
ENGLISH • Now you can change all options: Can1 bitrate: with this parameter you could set bus CAN1 bitrate between available values Can1 Byte Order : with this parameter you could set CAN1 data format between available values • You can now change properties by clicking the name of the channel needed, under CAN Channels list • Now you can change all options: Can Message ID: define ID number of channel message.
Channel Type : this parameter define the type of used CAN channel. You could set CAN RX (to log and visualize the channel) or CAN TX (to transmit the channel onto the vehicle CAN bus). Source Index: this parameter defines the source of the channel. If the channel comes from the vehicle CAN bus (from the ECU, for example) you need to set CAN_RX. If you set an other source (list on the right of white box), values will be sent also on CAN channel that you are setting.
ENGLISH • You need to write the new modified setup to the device: click the icon or Send Setup to Device in Setup menu. “Send Setup to Device” ICON • We suggest to save the new modified setup in to the pc: select Save as... in File menu. 76 M40 DATALOGGER User Manual Rev.
INPUT CAPTURE CHANNELS (IC CHANNELS) ENGLISH 4 This chapter will show how to set an IC channel in M40. IC channels are, for examples: • Proximity sensors, as wheel speed sensors • Engine speed (RPM) IC channels have frequency domain signals and an minimum amplitude between 0 and 5 V. 4.1 IC channel calibration (connected to a wheel speed sensor) Instruction below are for M40 PLUS setup. The same procedure could be used in M40 STANDARD and EXPANSION.
• The picture below shows an example of a M40 PLUS base setup: ENGLISH • If, for example, the sensor is connected to IC1 (in EXP wiring loom); click on IC1 (in Input Capture Channels list): channel’s properties will appear. • Now you can change all options: Decimal Places: how many decimal places you wish to have. In this example set None. Logging rate: logging frequency. If this parameters is None, the channel will not be logged and it will not be available in analysis software.
• Once you get in to the calibration window it is necessary to define: Calibration Type : you can chose the type of calibration (in this example use SPEED) Teeth per round : this is the number of electrical pulses given by the sensor each wheel revolution. Usually the sensor reads brake disk fixing bolts: in this case you need only to type the correct number in the dedicated box Wheel diam mm : this is the wheel diameter, in mm. You could calculate this dividing the circumference by 3,14.
ENGLISH Clicking in Motorcycle Type box some “default” parameters will appear: if you motorbike is not in the list you need to type manually all parameters. Phonic wheel tooth : teeth number of target wheel Rack tooth : crown teeth number Pinion tooth : pinion teeth number Wheel diam mm : this is the wheel diameter, in mm. You could calculate this dividing the circumference by 3,14. Once the operation are completed, press Calculate (in Tooth number and Equivalent diameter appears calibration values).
If a RPM signal is connected to the IC input, repeat all steps already seen regarding download and opening of setup. • Once you get in to the calibration window it is necessary to define: Calibration Type : you can chose the type of calibration (in this example use RPM) Teeth for two: this is the number of electrical pulses given by the sensor each two flywheel revolutions. If you do not know this parameter, you need to try until you get the correct RPM reading M40 DATALOGGER User Manual Rev.
5 “WATCH” function ENGLISH With WATCH, in Setup Manager you can: • • • • Read live sensors values Calibrate sensors Set 0 (really useful in cases, as suspension potentiometer, when the value can be positive or negative) Set offset Using WATCH it is compulsory to switch on and connect M40 to PC (read chapter 8.1 of this manual). 5.1 Start and stop “WATCH”: real time channel visualization This procedure shows visualization of two analogue channels: operations are the same for all of M40 parameters.
ENGLISH • The picture below shows an example of a M40 PLUS base setup: • Click on WATCH icon to see channels list visualization “WATCH” ICON M40 DATALOGGER User Manual Rev.
• If we wish to read live AD1 and VBAT channels, we select boxes in Watch column ENGLISH • Click on Start Watch in “instrument bar” or select Start Watch in Watch menu: the software will show selected values. “Start Watch” ICON 84 M40 DATALOGGER User Manual Rev.
ENGLISH • In order to freeze WATCH, click again Active Watch, or select Stop Watch in Watch menu “Active Watch” ICON NOTE: the value, visualized in WATCH, is given by channel calibration. WARNING: to get back to Setup Manager window, click on the icon on the left of the WATCH window “Setup Manager” ICON M40 DATALOGGER User Manual Rev.
ENGLISH 5.2 “WATCH” channel calibration Calibration is necessary to convert signals from sensors to comprehensible data. This operation can be done during the channel creation (read previous chapters) or in WATCH window, clicking on Calibrate button (corresponding to the required channel) without starting WATCH . We suggest to use this function only after the channel is configured in M40 setup. Once the button Calibrate is pressed, you will see the calibration window.
Zero set is useful when using some kind of sensor (for example suspension potentiometer or internal accelerometer). To use this function WATCH need to be activated (read chapter 5.1 of this Appendix) and the sensor need to be in “zero” position. To set the zero, press “Set Zero” of the required channel We suggest to send back the setup once “zero” operation are finished. We suggest to use this function only after the channel is configured in M40 setup. M40 DATALOGGER User Manual Rev.
5.4 Setting channel offset in “WATCH” ENGLISH Sometimes it is needed to add or remove a defined value from a sensor reading (wrong “zero” of a suspension potentiometer). To set this we will use the Offset button: Set the value in dialogue box: Use negative values to add the offset to the channel value and use positive values to subtract; press OK to confirm. 88 M40 DATALOGGER User Manual Rev.
ENGLISH APPENDIX 2: CONNECTORS M40 STD. – EXP. - PLUS Following chapters will show pinout of all connector in M40. 1 “MAIN” CONNECTOR (M40 STD. - EXP.
2 “EXP” CONNECTOR (M40 STD. - EXP. - PLUS) ENGLISH EXP pinout of M40 : EXP connector Front view (wiring get out from rear part) Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 3 Signal name VBB1 GND SEN AN1 AN2 AN3 IC1 IC2 VREF Description Setup Manager name Auxiliary power (same as power voltage) GND sensors Analogue input 1 Analogue input 2 Analogue input 3 Frequency input 1 Frequency input 2 Auxiliary power (5 VDC) AD1 AD2 AD3 IC1 IC2 - “EXP1” CONNECTOR (ONLY M40 EXP.
“EXP2” CONNECTOR (ONLY M40 PLUS) ENGLISH 4 EXP2 pinout of M40 PLUS : EXP2 connector Front view (wiring get out from rear part) Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 5 Signal name VBB1 GND SEN AN7 AN8 AN9 IC4 IC5 VREF Description Setup Manager name Auxiliary power (same as power voltage) GND sensors Analogue input 7 Analogue input 8 Analogue input 9 Frequency input 4 Frequency input 5 Auxiliary power (5 VDC) AD7 AD8 AD9 IC4 IC5 - “USB” CONNECTOR (M40 STD. - EXP.
ENGLISH APPENDIX 3: WIRING LOOMS FOR M40 CONNECTION Following chapter illustrate optional M40 wiring 1 MULTILINK WIRING code GL-0018-AA Connectors position in MULTILINK wiring loom code GL-0018-AA ECU CONNECTOR (example GP1 EVO) VT1 or PC connector (only GP1 EVO) BATTERY LESS SWITCH DATALOGGER M40 CONNECTOR • GP-LC1 MAIN CONNECTOR: input for the connection of ECU GP1 EVO or lambda module LC1-EVO • VT1-PC CONNECTOR: input for the connection of VT1 configurator or ECU setting cable GP1 EVO • LOGGER CO
EXPANSION WIRING code GL-0041-AA Connector position in EXPANSION wiring loom code GL-0041-AA. This wiring loom has to be connected to EXP (M40 datalogger).
3 EXPANSIONE WIRING code GL-0042-AA ENGLISH Connectors position in EXPANSION wiring loom code GL-0042-AA.
EXPANSION WIRING code GL-0043-AA Connector position in EXPANSION wiring loom code GL-0043-AA.
5 DATA DOWNLOAD WIRING code GL-0019-AA ENGLISH DATA DOWNLOADING wiring loom code GL-0019-AA. This wiring loom has to be connected to USB (M40 datalogger) M40 USB CONNECTOR Pin 1 2 3 4 96 Signal name USB + USB P USB N USB - PC USB PORT Description Pin USB +5V connection USB N connection USB P connection USB GND connection 1 2 3 4 Signal name USB + USB P USB N USB - M40 DATALOGGER User Manual Rev.
POWER WIRING code GL-0036-AA This picture shows all connectors of POWER wiring loom code GL-0036-AA. This loom has to be connected to MAIN of M40. Power wiring loom code GL-0036-AA could power the M40 also with and external power supply (example battery) without the use of the engine. This is interesting especially in vehicles that power the system only with the engine switched on (offroad motorbikes). Interconnection connector to GP1 EVO ECU permit to supply power and log CAN parameters directly from ECU.
7 POWER WIRING code GL-0037-AA ENGLISH The following picture shows all connectors of POWER wiring loom code GL-0037-AA. This cable has to be connected to MAIN of M40. Power cable code GL-0037-AA could power the M40 also with the battery code DA00010000 without the use of the engine. This is interesting especially in vehicles that power the system only with the engine switched on (offroad motorbikes). Interconnection connector to GP1 EVO ECU permit to power and log CAN parameters from ECU.
POWER – DATA WIRING code GL-0038-AA This picture shows all connectors of POWER-DATA code GL-0038-AA. This loom has to be connected to MAIN of M40. This loom could power M40 with an external battery and could connect M40 to CAN bus.
9 POWER – DATA WIRING code GL-0039-AA ENGLISH This picture shows all connectors of POWER-DATA code GL-0039-AA. This wiring loom has to be connected to MAIN of M40. This cable could power M40 also with battery code DA00010000 avoiding the connection of the device with vehicle power loom. There are also two wires to connect the vehicle CAN line. BLUE WIRE - CAN L MAIN M40 CONNECTOR BATTERY LESS SWITCH WHITE WIRE - CAN H CONNECTOR FOR BATTERY COD.
ENGLISH APPENDIX 4: M40 CONNECTION DIAGRAMS Some examples of M40 connections are showed in follows chapters: 1 GP1 EVO - M40 (BATTERY LESS CONFIGURATION) PLEASE NOTE: • If CONF. 1 is used, the M40 is powered from GP1EVO • If CONF. 2 or CONF. 3 are used, the M40 is powered separately without the need of the bike running Configuration CONF.1 – CONF.2 - CONF 3 CONF.1 – CONF.2 - CONF 3 CONF.1 – CONF.2 - CONF 3 CONF.
ENGLISH 2 GP1 EVO - LC1 EVO - M40 PLEASE NOTE: • If CONF. 1 is used, the M40 is powered from GP1EVO • If CONF. 2 or CONF. 3 are used, the M40 is powered separately without the need of the bike running Configuration CONF.1 – CONF.2 CONF.1 – CONF.2 CONF.1 – CONF.2 CONF.1 – CONF.2 CONF.1 – CONF.2 CONF.1 – CONF.2 CONF.
LC1 EVO - M40 (ANALOG CONNECTION) ENGLISH 3 NOTE: LC1 EVO module have to be powered separately • M40 have to be powered separately • After connecting LC1 module to M40, user have to set the channel in datalogger setup • Configuration CONF.1 – CONF.2 CONF.1 – CONF.2 CONF.1 – CONF.2 CONF.1 – CONF.2 CONF.1 – CONF.2 CONF.1 CONF 2 CONF 2 Code: GL-0041-AA GL-0042-AA GL-0043-AA GL-0038-AA GL-0039-AA DA00010000 Parts needed Description Datalogger M40 with GPS antenna LC1 EVO module (with Lambda sens.
ENGLISH 4 LC1 EVO - M40 (CAN BUS CONNECTION) PLEASE NOTE: LC1 EVO module have to be powered separately • M40 have to be powered separately • After connecting LC1 module to M40, user have to set the channel in datalogger setup • Configuration CONF.1 CONF.1 CONF.1 Code: GL-0018-AA Parts needed Description Datalogger M40 with GPS antenna LC1 EVO module (with Lambda sens. and looms) Multilink Cable LC1 EVO MODULE PROG GP-LC1 MAIN LOGGER MAIN VT1-PC EXP cod.
M40 - ANALOG SENSORS SUPPLIED AT 5VDC ENGLISH 5 PLEASE NOTE: • M40 have to be powered separately • After connecting sensors to M40, user have to set the channel in datalogger setup Configuration CONF.1 – CONF.2 CONF.1 – CONF.2 CONF.1 – CONF.2 CONF.1 – CONF.2 CONF.1 – CONF.2 CONF.
ENGLISH 6 M40 - ANALOG SENSORS SUPPLIED AT 12VDC PLEASE NOTE: • M40 have to be powered separately • After connecting sensors to M40, user have to set the channel in datalogger setup Configuration CONF.1 – CONF.2 CONF.1 – CONF.2 CONF.1 – CONF.2 CONF.1 – CONF.2 CONF.1 – CONF.2 CONF.1 – CONF.2 CONF.
M40 - FREQUENCY SENSORS SUPPLIED AT 12VDC ENGLISH 7 PLEASE NOTE: • M40 have to be powered by an external battery • After connecting sensors to M40, user have to set the channel in datalogger setup Configuration CONF.1 – CONF.2 CONF.1 – CONF.2 CONF.1 – CONF.2 CONF.1 – CONF.2 CONF.1 – CONF.2 CONF.
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