User guide

MoTeC Operation 17
Operation
For some operation activities, the VCS needs to be online, e.g. the laptop
needs to be connected to the VCS recorder.
When the VCS is communicating to the laptop, the VCS serial number will be
displayed in the main VCS Manager window. If the VCS has been entered in
the owners list, it will also display Car number and Driver.
Sending and Retrieving Configuration Files
1. Ensure the VCS is connected to the laptop using the mini-USB B to
USB A cable.
In the main VCS Manager window, click Config to open the
configuration window.
2. Click Send Config to send a configuration file from the laptop to the
VCS recorder,
– OR –
Click Get Config to retrieve a configuration file from the VCS recorder.
Checking Operation
The LED on the connector panel of the VCS recorder provides an indication
for the current mode.
VCS Mode LED
Powered / ready to record Slow flash (approx. 1 flash / 2 sec)
Recording Steady flash (approx. 1 flash /sec)
Disk formatting Fast flash (approx. 4 flashes /sec)
USB cable connected to PC Off
Disk full 2 flashes and then a pause
Low power supply voltage Flashes quickly