Race Technology DL1 MK3 Manuel utilisateur

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Table of Contents

1DL1 CLUB INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 4

1.1 WHAT IS THE DL1 CLUB?................................................................................................................................4

1.2 WHO IS THE DL1 CLUB DESIGNED FOR? .............................................................................................................4

1.3 WHAT DOES THE DL1 CLUB DO? ......................................................................................................................4

1.4 WHY USE GPS? .............................................................................................................................................5

1.4.1 Track Mapping..................................................................................................................................5

1.4.2 Speed Measurement.........................................................................................................................5

1.5 DL1 CLUB FEATURES......................................................................................................................................5

2TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION...................................................................................................................... 7

2.1 IDENTIFYING YOUR UNIT ..................................................................................................................................8

3INSTALLING THE UNIT ............................................................................................................................. 9

3.1 MOUNTING ...................................................................................................................................................9

3.1.1 Bracket Mounting...........................................................................................................................10

3.2 POWER .......................................................................................................................................................10

3.3 FURTHER READING ........................................................................................................................................11

4QUICK START GUIDE.............................................................................................................................. 12

4.1 INSTALLING THE DL1 CLUB IN THE VEHICLE .......................................................................................................12

4.1.1 Mounting the DL1 CLUB in the vehicle ...........................................................................................12

4.1.2 Correct Mounting of the GPS Antenna ...........................................................................................12

4.1.3 Recommended mounting positions for the GPS antenna...............................................................13

4.1.4 Connecting the GPS module (if used) .............................................................................................13

4.1.5 Connecting the power cable...........................................................................................................14

4.2 DEFAULT CONFIGURATION..............................................................................................................................14

4.3 LOGGING DATA USING THE DL1 CLUB..............................................................................................................15

4.3.1 Powering up the DL1 CLUB .............................................................................................................15

4.3.2 Insert an SD card ............................................................................................................................15

4.3.3 Sampling data ................................................................................................................................15

4.4 ANALYSING DATA FROM THE DL1 CLUB ...........................................................................................................16

4.4.1 Installing the SD card reader ..........................................................................................................16

4.4.2 Installing the software on the PC ...................................................................................................16

4.4.3 Loading the data into the software................................................................................................16

4.4.4 Display the track map and a graph of speed for the entire run......................................................16

4.4.5 Display your acceleration and braking times. ................................................................................16

4.4.6 Displaying lap and sector times......................................................................................................16

4.4.7 Automatically generating a graph comparing speeds on two laps................................................17

5OPERATING THE DL1 CLUB .................................................................................................................... 18

5.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE PLUG/CONNECTIONS/LIGHTS ETC ON THE DL1 CLUB ..............................................................18

5.2 SAMPLING DATA WITH THE DL1 CLUB .............................................................................................................21

5.2.1 To stop data logging:......................................................................................................................21

5.2.2 Advanced operation .......................................................................................................................21

5.3 REAL TIME OUTPUT ......................................................................................................................................21

5.4 FURTHER READING........................................................................................................................................21

6CONNECTING EXTERNAL SENSORS TO THE DL1 CLUB ............................................................................ 22

6.1 CONNECTING GPS ........................................................................................................................................22

6.2 EXTERNAL SENSORS.......................................................................................................................................22

6.3 CONNECTING A WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ...............................................................................................................23

6.4 REMOTE START/LOGGING INDICATOR................................................................................................................23

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7DL1 CLUB CONNECTOR DETAILS ............................................................................................................ 24

7.1 REAR VIEW..................................................................................................................................................24

8HOW DO I? ............................................................................................................................................ 28

8.1 HOW DO IMANUALLY START AND STOP LOGGING ON MY DL1 CLUB? ....................................................................28

8.2 HOW DO IKNOW WHAT KIND OF DL1 IHAVE? ...................................................................................................28

8.2.1 The early DL1 Mk1 ..........................................................................................................................28

8.2.2 The later DL1 Mk1 ..........................................................................................................................29

8.2.3 The DL1 Mk2...................................................................................................................................29

8.2.4 The DL1 MK3/CLUB ........................................................................................................................29

8.3 HOW DO ICONNECT A START/STOP SWITCH WITH INDICATOR? ..............................................................................30

8.4 CONNECT AND SET UP A GOPRO INTERFACE CABLE ..............................................................................................31

8.5 HOW DO ICONNECT A LOGGING INDICATOR? .....................................................................................................32

8.6 HOW DO IFIT A CABLE TO THE BLACK CONNECTOR THAT IS USED TO POWER THE DL1 CLUB? ......................................32

8.7 HOW DO ICONNECT A 1OR 2WIRE SENSOR TO THE DL1 CLUB ............................................................................33

8.7.1 Choosing a value for the pull up resistor ........................................................................................34

8.8 HOW DO IREAD DATA FROM MY ECU AND DISPLAY IT ON MY DASH1/DASH2 OR LOG IT ON MY DL1/DL2?................35

8.9 LOG DASH2 ANALOG INPUTS .........................................................................................................................36

8.10 WHY WON’T MY DL1 CLUB WORK? ...........................................................................................................38

8.11 CONNECT AN RPM INPUT..........................................................................................................................38

8.12 HOW DO IFIND OUT WHY MY LOGGER STOPPED LOGGING DURING A RACE?.........................................................40

9FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS........................................................................................................... 41

9.1 WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE DL1 MK3/CLUB AND THE DL1 MK1/2? ..................................................41

9.2 WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM G-FORCE/SPEED THAT CAN BE MEASURED?.......................................................................42

9.3 HOW OFTEN DO YOU GET GPS SPEED UPDATES?.................................................................................................42

9.4 HOW OFTEN DO YOU GET GPS POSITION UPDATES?.............................................................................................42

9.5 HOW ACCURATELY IS SPEED MEASURED? ...........................................................................................................42

9.6 HOW ACCURATELY IS POSITION MEASURED?.......................................................................................................42

9.7 WHAT HAPPENS TO THE DATA IF YOU DRIVE UNDER A BRIDGE/TUNNEL/TREES ETC?....................................................42

9.8 WHERE CAN IBUY IT? ....................................................................................................................................42

9.9 IS IT UPGRADEABLE?......................................................................................................................................43

9.10 HOW MUCH DATA CAN YOU LOG TO AN SD CARD? .........................................................................................43

9.11 WILL IT WORK WITH ANY SD CARD?.............................................................................................................43

9.12 IS IT EASY TO USE?....................................................................................................................................43

9.13 WHAT SPECIFICATION OF COMPUTER IS REQUIRED? ........................................................................................43

9.14 IS THE DL1 CLUB RELIABLE AND WELL MADE?...............................................................................................43

9.15 WHAT OPTIONS DOES MY DL1 CLUB HAVE INSTALLED? ..................................................................................44

9.16 CAN IADD EXTRA OPTIONS TO MY DL1?.......................................................................................................44

10 DL1 MK3 SOFTWARE ............................................................................................................................. 45

10.1 THE ANALYSIS SOFTWARE ..........................................................................................................................45

10.2 THE REALTIME MONITOR ..........................................................................................................................45

10.3 THE LITE MONITOR ..................................................................................................................................45

10.4 THE CONFIGURATION TOOL .......................................................................................................................45

10.5 RE-FLASHING YOUR UNIT ..........................................................................................................................45

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1DL1 CLUB Introduction

The DL1 CLUB was previously known as the DL1 MK3, the two products are identical,

so any reference to DL1 MK3 equally applies to DL1 CLUB and vice versa.

1.1 What is the DL1 CLUB?

The DL1 CLUB is a completely updated version of the DL1. It is a state-of-the-art

vehicle data logging and control system. Put in the simplest terms, it stores a wide range

of vehicle data for later analysis on a computer - the system does not include an in-

vehicle display, Race Technology has a number of dashboard solutions available for the

DL1.

1.2 Who is the DL1 CLUB designed for?

The DL1 CLUB is designed for autosport applications including drag racers, single

seater racing cars, rally cars or road cars - however it is also ideal for use on power

boats, go karts and motorbikes. It is also an ideal platform for use in the auto industry

for car testing of all types, from long term monitoring to competitor benchmarking.

1.3 What does the DL1 CLUB do?

The DL1 CLUB can store data from a number of sources including its built in high

accuracy GPS and accelerometers, wheel speeds, shaft speeds, engine speeds,

temperatures, pressures, lap times, sector times etc. The DL1 comes packaged with the

excellent Race Technology data analysis package for Windows. The software allows

super accurate track mapping, user defined channels, powerful graphing and allows

direct comparison of up to 10 data sets (races) simultaneously with almost unlimited

laps. The DL1 CLUB can also be used to supply data to dashboard displays and to drive

auxiliary outputs to control fans, pumps, or lights.

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1.4 Why use GPS?

One of the key features of the DL1 CLUB is its built in high accuracy GPS system - this

gives the DL1 advantages over other data loggers in 2 key areas - greatly improved

track maps and far more accurate speed data.

1.4.1 Track Mapping

Conventional data loggers require a "closed circuit" to enable them to calculate the track

map; the shape of the track is estimated from a combination of the lateral acceleration

and speed. This works adequately in some situations but it becomes increasingly

inaccurate for long tracks and impossible for open circuits, motorbikes or boats. In

contrast, the GPS will produce high accuracy track maps in almost any situation.

1.4.2 Speed Measurement

While speed is probably the most important parameter that anyone wants to measure

using the data logging system, it is also the most inaccurate in a "conventional" system.

The normal way to measure speed is to simply attach a pickup to a wheel to detect how

fast it is rotating - but the rolling circumference of a tyre changes by 4% just with wear

and temperature. Even worse, the error increases significantly under race conditions

where the tyre is under load - typically the tyre slips by up to 20% under hard braking

going into a corner. Measuring speed using GPS is now common practice in high-end

systems - under typical conditions speed error is well under 1%!

1.5 DL1 CLUB Features

The DL1 CLUB is an all-new, 3rd generation, data logger system from Race

Technology. It is a complete redesign of the DL1, retaining all the best features and

improving and adding where possible. Some of the most noteworthy features include:

•Built in GPS

The new GPS unit is based on our own high accuracy GPS3 technology and

calculates position and speed 5 times every second. This is easily the fastest, most

accurate GPS system available for under $1500. The measurements from the GPS

and accelerometers are combined to calculate very high accuracy positions and

speeds at 100 times a second. Optional storage of raw GPS data for post processing

at 20Hz is also possible.

•Built in accelerometers

Built in 3-axis accelerometer with 2g full scale (optional 6g full scale).

•Built in yaw gyro for slip angle measurement (optional)

•Logging to SD cards

Works with SD and SDHC, for up to 32GB storage.

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•Up to 12 analogue inputs

The DL1 CLUB has 12 very high accuracy analogue inputs. All inputs have a

maximum of 25V input

•Up to 4 output drivers

Low side driver outputs are available for controlling pumps, fans, lights.

•2 RPM inputs

The DL1 CLUB has 2 RPM inputs, only one of which can be used at any one time.

One input is designed to be connected to "high level" sources, such as the ignition

coil. The other input is designed for low level signals such as a feed from the ECU.

•4 wheel/shaft speed inputs

The DL1 features 4 totally independent wheel/shaft speed inputs. These can be used

to measure the speed of all four wheels, or slip ratios across a torque converter for

example.

•Two RS232 ports

Either port can be used to receive data for logging, one port is always used for

outputting data for storage to a VIDEO4 or to a DASH display.

•CAN port

CAN port enable receiving and transmitting of messages at configurable rates up to

1Mbit/s

•Remote start/stop and add marker inputs

•Dual 5v reference outputs

Two independent 5v outputs can be used to drive up to 500mA each for sensor

outputs.

•Simple operation

A single button to start or stop logging, it's as simple as that! If the button is

inaccessible from the driver’s seat then a remote button and status indicator can be

added if required.

•Power supply requirements

The power supply to the DL1 CLUB data logger can be taken directly from the

vehicles 12v supply, or it can be powered from its own battery if required. The power

supply is smoothed and regulated within the DL1 CLUB ensuring its performance is

highly robust and stable.

•USB interface

USB connection for direct connection to a PC for configuration

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•Testing

Very high reliability is ensured by calibrating, temperature testing and vibration

testing each unit on an individual basis. Autosport applications make tremendous

demands on electronic systems and we take great care to make sure our products are

up to the task. All the connections to the units are vibration proof, high strength to

ensure that connections do not fail at the critical time.

•Powerful

The DL1 CLUB has the latest 150MHz processor for maximum expandability and

functionality

2Technical Specification

Memory

SD memory card can be SD or SDHC. Up to 32GB. FAT32 only

GPS

Outputs position, speed, position accuracy and speed accuracy at 5Hz

with no interpolation. GPS tracking loops optimised for applications up

to about 4g, tracking of all satellites in view. 20Hz raw data storage for

post-processed operation

GPS Antenna

Magnetic base, 3.3v active antenna with SMA connector.

Analogue Inputs

12 external inputs, all 12 bit resolution and 0-25v. All inputs are

protected and filtered.

Frequency Inputs

4 external frequency inputs with a maximum input frequency >2kHz.

Triggering voltage requires a low input of <1v and a high input of >4v

and 15v maximum.

Lap Marker Input

Triggering voltage requires a low input of <1v and a high input of >4v

and 25v maximum.

Start Sample Input

Triggering voltage requires a low input of <1v and a high input of >4v

and 25v maximum

Low level outputs

4 low side drivers, each capable of driving 500mA.

Power Supply

Requirements

12v nominal input, minimum of 10v, maximum of 25v. Current

consumption of about 180mA including GPS, dependant on SD card

requirements.

+5v Reference Out Maximum current draw 500mA x 2.

Ignition In Signal

(High Level)

Designed to connect directly to negative terminal of ignition coil. Can

also fire from fuel injectors and from CD ignition systems.

Ignition In Signal

(Low Level)

Triggering voltage requires a low input of <1v and a high input of >4v

and 15v maximum. Suitable for connection directly to most ECU tacho

outputs. Maximum input frequency >300Hz.

Case Construction

Injection moulded ABS with polycarbonate front and back panels.

Connector Type

3.5mm pitch lever terminals

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"WARNING": To avoid any possible damage to the car paintwork, please take

care when mounting magnetic GPS antennas. In particular make sure that there

are no dust or grit under the antenna. In some cases it may be required to add

additional protection to the paintwork prior to mounting the antenna to avoid

damage.

2.1 Identifying Your Unit

Several different versions of the DL1 have been released. For information on identifying

your unit, please read the section 8.2

Main Processor

150MHz TI Digital Signal Processor

Serial Port 1

User configurable for messages. Transmission and reception of RT

format messages at 115200 baud

Serial Port 2

Used for reception of RT messages at a fixed baud rate of 115200

CAN Port

Message reception and transmission up to 1MBit/s

Computer

communication

USB port for reflashing and reading/writing configuration

Accelerometers

3 axis, precision digital output. Guaranteed 2g minimum full scale on

both axes. Resolution of 0.005g. Optional 6g sensor available as a

factory option.

Gyroscope

Single axis yaw rate gyro with a maximum rate of 300 degrees / sec.

Vibration

Factory tested at 25g, 50Hz sinusoid for 5 minutes (without compact

flash card inserted).

Temperature

Factory tested from -20oC to 70oC

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3Installing the unit

3.1 Mounting

As the DL1 CLUB contains accelerometers, it is important that the unit is mounted on a

flat, fairly level surface in the vehicle. A small amount of tilt can be compensated for in

the software; however, large tilt angles cause loss of resolution and increased noise due

to vertical vibration. For more instructions on compensating for accelerometer tilt, read

the following pag:.

http://www.race-technology.com/wiki/index.php/Technical/ZeroingAccelerometers

Just as importantly, the logger must be mounted "squarely" in the vehicle with the

button facing towards the back of the vehicle. If the unit is mounted at an angle to the

direction of travel for the vehicle, then the unit will be measuring longitudinal

accelerations when you are cornering and vice versa. Acceleration errors caused by

mounting the unit at an angle to the direction of travel cannot be compensated for, so it

is important to get it right.

In most installations the unit will be mounted using 2 strips of scotch lock tape on the

base of the unit. This is simple and secure and allows the unit to be moved quickly

between different vehicles. If a more permanent installation is required then there are

two main options available:

1. You can use either the mounting holes on the side of the unit. These are designed to

take 2.9mm self tapping screws (No. 4) with a maximum penetration depth of

6.5mm.

2. Or a set of "hook in" brackets are available that fit into the channels on the sides of

the case. They are made from brushed stainless steel, and are designed to be used

with M4 screws or similar diameter self tapping screws (#7 or #8). The mounting

diagram for these is shown below:

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3.1.1 Bracket Mounting

3.2 Power

The DL1 CLUB Unit is supplied with a cigar lighter based power supply. The centre pin

connects to +12V and the outer connects to the vehicle ground. This method is

convenient if you are temporarily connecting the unit to the vehicle (typically on a road

car).

If you want to permanently wire the DL1 CLUB Unit directly into the engine wiring

loom, rather than using the cigarette lighter socket, then you must use a fused supply

with a fuse rating of no more than 1 amp. It is also highly recommended that the unit

has its own external power switch so it can be easily turned off. This is to prevent any

draining of the battery, or any damage to the unit when the engine is turned on or when

the car is being cranked over. It is recommended that you only turn the unit on once the

engine is running. It is possible that leaving the DL1 CLUB turned on during cranking

may corrupt the data in the logger.

Also please note that in all cases the GPS receiver is powered on whenever there is

power to the main unit - it does not turn on and off with the main unit, so if the DL1

CLUB is left connected to the battery it will flatten it.

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