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1. Jumps data Audio volume and video Mera ect Jumps data and GPS Data Current segment Start Finish Line setting for backward 10 data samole video forward 10 and Time of Playback separator at at current track Video seconds EE seconds current slider speed the current position Playback playback speed location track position Figure 30 Playback Controls COPYRIGHT EI 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 40 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 DECEINBER 4 2008 Track Map The Track Map is the heart of the GPS Data Acquisition System The Track Map will show one or more laps of up to eight vehicles The vehicles will move around the track according to the Playback Controls in effect The Track Map is used to set the Start Finish Line that is used to calculate the lap times shown in the Setup and Segment Screens If you are using Traqmate Complete the Start Finish Line will transfer over if it was previously set in the Display Unit In Traqmate Basic you must set the Start Finish line manually by grabbing the Start Finish Icon it will turn into a checkered flag and dragging it to the new location Alternatively you can use the Playback Controls to position the Reference Vehicle and press the Set Start Finish Button The Track Map is also used to create Segments separators Click the Segment Tools button on the upper frame of the Track Map window to pop up the Segments tool menu Drag t
2. Traqmate Battery Pack TraqSync RPM input module with 4 wire ChaseCam interface Traqlach RPM input module Traqview Windows data playback and analysis program TraqStudio Windows data and video playback and analysis program COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 87 TRAGMATE USER manuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 About GPS Data Acquisition Several events converged recently to make GPS Data Acquisition viable First the US government removed the artificial errors in the GPS signal to improve accuracy Second the advent of high speed single chip GPS receivers made the technology both affordable and even more accurate Third the power of portable PCs increased to the point where they can process a large amount of mathematical and graphical data quickly And finally the popularity and increasing sophistication of racing and track enthusiasts created a market for the product The primary advantages of GPS Data Acquisition over more traditional sensor based systems are Easy Installation Using just the GPS positioning and accelerometers you can collect an incredible amount of information enough to compare drivers and cars This makes the system accessible to street cars vintage cars and racecars that run in classes that do not permit sensor based systems It also makes it easy to swap the unit between vehicles This is ideal for driving instructors and people with multiple vehicles Of course
3. 5 Wap xis Timezone Gears Align Sessions Trim Sessions Enter the distance in feet and click a direction button to adjust the position of the selected session sj R e Ge Tools Swap xis TimeZone Gears Align Session Trim Sessions Move to First Position and e click here Move to Last Position and click here To undo the changes click here COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 54 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Gears For Traqview to display the gear on either the Data or Video Dashboard or in the Gear Graph you must have a working RPM input and either select the gear based on what point you are on the track OR enter the Tire Size and Final Drive Ratios The first method is best if you already have data collected The second is best if you are setting up the Traqmate before data collection Gun re Velo APR Velocity PH Gear ae E atada Lai a D 2000 4000 6000 6000 10000 12000 14000 Distance Feet Figure 45 Gear by Distance Graph To select the gears based on position on the track use the slider control to position the car to a point on the track where you know which gear you were in then click the radio button of the matching gear i e select 5th when you are in 5th on a straight and select 2nd when you are exiting a corner in 2nd gear To help pick the right spot select only one lap and use the RPM vs Time
4. al e gt Las Es 10 IES Jenter gt gt bp gt gt gt gt 1 alen 45197 1 L Gaato Segment I Get Gates 4 VCR Button Controls 7 N Date amp Time of Current Sample VCR Slider Control Bar Figure 17 Traqview Screen Layout Traqview is visual and interactive with moving elements such as vehicle icons that traverse the track graph and friction circle cursors that move and optionally synchronized video playback This screen shows many of the elements that Traqview employs to control and present information about driver and vehicle performance Toolbar Buttons and Controls E Traqview File Edit View Tools Video Window Help OHA 1S MkQQKt Aa XB O Open Save Copy Print Connect Add Select Zoom Zoom Pan Auto Compare Circuit Session Rotate Help Driver Pointer In Out Pan Race Rally Tools Map Figure 18 Tool Bar Buttons COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 27 TRAGMATE USER manuaL V2 15 December 4 2008 Menu Options File Open opens a session file tqm or an analysis file tqs Close closes current file Save saves current analysis as a tqs file Save As saves current analysis to a name chosen by user Add Driver opens a session file and adds driver to dashboard Export Graph Form saves current graph as an image file or form as a CSV text file Export Data saves any of the currently loaded data sets as a CSV text file Print prints the currently
5. 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 68 TRAGMATE USER manuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 The diagrams below show a selection of sensor types and suggestions for connecting them to the TraqData interface Source supplying scaled voltage example Lambda sensor Voltage Source optional Potentiometer example throttle position sensor suspension deflection sensor 470 Q SV minimum A TRauDaTa Potentiometer GND Variable resistance sensor example thermocouple pressure sensor Value for resistor should be roughly equal to maximum resistance of sensor Input to existing gauge Electric Gauge Figure 56 Analog Sensor Connections COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 69 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Hooking up a ChaseCam PDR100 TraqCam Setup The Traqmate can be used to control the recording on a ChaseCam digital video recorder This requires either a TraqSync or TraqData ll ChaseCam interface or a TraqCam cable that connects the ChaseCam PDR100 to a TraqTach or TraqData digital input output device With TragSync TraqData II the recorder will be automatically powered up and down Either connection will start and stop video recording in synch with the data recording Traqmate Sensor Unit N TraqSync ChaseCam ChaseCam PDR100 Interface RJ45 Plug Switch inside hood for Electronic or Coil Operation Default is Elect
6. 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 3 TRAGMATE USER manuaL V2 5 DECEIMBER 4 2008 GENERAL TRAQVIEW OPTIONS 2 ccccsecccsecccaseecaecescsneceaneesaecesaueeseneseaneesaeessneseeeecaeesseaesesatecseeesaueessuatsneeeess 29 FLEST 30 OPE Je 30 O TEEN VEE EE ET ee 30 AO DS EE ENERSEN RER ER SNE ERR ET EE SPERRE NERE RENEE PEER oido 30 Exporting Graph Images and Segment Analysis Table 30 EON DEE EL 30 VIEWING PN 31 EXCHANGING INFORMATION WITH TRAQMATE susi eo 32 CONNECHAG RR leie 32 UNIT INEO SCREEN ee 33 SU Basic Settings These appear only when connected to a Traqmate Basic Unit 33 USEF DAA STEEN si A a A ed 34 LP EE 35 SESSION UNOS ls 37 ANALYSIS TOOLS ae 37 BE G 2190 O EE 37 SelUp Sre ude 38 Changing Vehicle Name and Adding Notes 40 PIDA CON OS 1 ee 40 515 MaD EE 41 MACK AOS rer 42 CR NNN 42 NE 43 E NNN 43 Uer 43 Velocity US DISTANCE A AAA ae ondta deed 43 MEG VS NESNA 44 ROFSepoWerana TE eee 44 OV MUON EEE EEE EE EE EE EE EN TEN 45 Track TU RadUS NPE 46 FECHA NES 47 Braking ana AcCeIeratlOn ZONES io a eee dead est 48 PIN ZONOS sr 49 EE MANS Sr 50 Separate Stant FNSh Rally EE 52 TIAQMIOW UDANE SE iaa ica 58 Traqmate SU and DU Firmware Updates 58 TRAQSTUDIO DATA VIDEO INTEGRATION i anunnunnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnunnnunnunnunnnnnnunnnunnunnnnnnunnnnnnuenuvnnuen 59 O ee 59 TAGE AMIS TUCO sn AAA TETAS AS REA ATRAS 60 Manual SYACATONIZ AMO ee Eed A eegen Ae hb 60 WRITING VIDEOS pure 6
7. E USB r A DISPLAY Figure 2 Traqmate Basic Connections Figure 3 Traqmate Complete Connections Sensor Unit Installation The Traqmate sensor unit may be mounted using a variety of methods depending on the following factors 1 How permanent is the desired mount 2 where is the preferred mounting point 3 will the SU be connected to a Display Unit DU CHOOSE A LOCATION WHERE THE UNIT WILL NOT BE SUBJECTED TO WATER EXCESSIVE MOISTURE EXPOSURE WILL DAMAGE THE UNIT The Sensor Unit must be mounted as flat as possible in the vehicle and such that the arrow on the top label points in the direction of travel This is to ensure the accelerometers are the most accurate and have the best range for making measurements lt is also a good idea to place the unit as close to the vehicle s center of gravity as possible While not required especially with connection to the DU it may be desirable to mount the SU in a location that allows the indicator lights to be viewed easily by the driver Given these considerations a position on the floor of the front passenger footwell may work well Other good locations include the trunk floor and on the transmission tunnel COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace I3 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 The mounting of the SU may be accomplished in a variety of ways but the most desirable and secure method is to use the Sensor Unit Mounting Tray s
8. Figure 51 TraqStudio Video Output Screen Creating a CD Most PCs have the capability to write a CD This is a convenient and quick way to share large amounts of information Unfortunately video files are very large so most will not fit on a CD If you create a video file of a single lap you can probably save it on a CD depending on the output file settings A CD will hold about 660Mbytes of data Most computers can play the video file right from the CD although slower CD drives will cause skipping Creating a DVD There are multiple formats of DVDs some of which can operate on PCs and some in DVD players For the sake of simplicity this discussion collapses the list down to two types Data DVDs and Video DVDs To create either type of DVD you must have a computer that is capable of writing DVDs Many computers can play a DVD read but cannot create one write Data DVD A Data DVD is one that is created and used on a PC as a storage device Later versions of Microsoft Windows allow you to create a Data DVD and copy files onto it with Drag and Drop This is a convenient way to share a video but as with CDs you can create a video too large to fit on a DVD depending on output file options A DVD can hold about 4Gbytes of data This type of DVD cannot be played in a conventional DVD player on a television Video DVD At this time TraqStudio cannot directly write a Video DVD To do this you will need to create a video output file an
9. See detailed instructions for these steps in subsequent pages 1 5 6 7 Identify which input points are to be monitored These could be points already available in the vehicle electric oil pressure gauge or require new sensors steering wheel deflection Give each point a name and identify the units in which to report this input point i e PSI Ratio Deg C Degrees or possibly just Volts If the value you want is not on the list you can just type it in Wire up a sensor with an appropriate series resistor if necessary Measure the resistance or voltage at either end of the range For example if you are using a thermocouple heat it to the max temperature and cool it to the min temperature and measure the temperature and resistance voltage at either extreme You can measure the voltage using the Inputs screen on the Display Unit or with a VOM Enter the information into Traqview and enable the data point Turn on data collection must have GPS signal and record some data Upload into Traqview and verify the results Tweak as necessary Many customers use sensors purchased from AlMsports The mating connector for the sensors is a Binder 719 Female Connectors and cable assemblies are available at http www binder usa com Connector pinout Pin Function Pin Function l Analog signal LAN 43 Not connected GND 4 V reference 4 5 V ANY ANALOG INPUT Figure 55 Connecting AlMsports Sensors COPYRIGHT
10. o Velocity MPH SS Ge ee E SE ES E Gs RPM RPM Horsepower ov o Horsepower ES wane UiA Torque ft lbs o Torque ft lbs 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 Distance Feet Segment Analysis Roebling Road JEJE All Segment 1 Segment 2 Segment 3 Segment 4 Segment D Segment 6 Segment 7 Scoreboard Driver Vehicle E Exit Elevation Min Elevation Max Elevation Entry Radius Exit Radius Min Radius Max Radius Min HP Avg HP Min Torque Max Torque vq Torque Glenn SM41 19 39 37 39 37 39 37 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 115 37 116 68 98 85 101 46 99 99 gt Figure 36 Horsepower and Torque Graph Elevation One aspect of track analysis is the absolute elevation and the elevation change Vehicle performance changes with altitude so the general elevation of a track is important With the elevation information it is possible to compensate for changes in air density with carburetor jetting air fuel meter settings or ECU fuel maps When driving a track the change in elevation is important For example acceleration increases when going downhill and grip increases if a turn goes uphill While driving it is not always apparent which parts of the track are slightly up or downhill so Traqview provides a tool to help you visualize the elevation changes around a track You can plot the elevation over time or distance and the Segment Analysis will show the E
11. 6000 8000 10000 12000 14000 Distance Feet Figure 62 Velocity vs Distance Analysis After looking for areas of improvement on the Velocity vs Distance Graph you need to determine just how to make those improvements The best way is to create a segment surrounding the corner on the track to be improved COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 74 TRAGmaTe USER manuaL V2 15 December 4 2008 Driving Line Generally it is best to be Slow In Fast Out especially if there is a long straight after the turn in question That faster exit speed will compound over the entire distance of the straight Segments are the perfect way to test entrance speed vs exit speed If you are entering a long complex of curves it may be smart to be Fast In Slow Out The best way to determine this is to create two segments on consecutive sections of the track This way you can see if sacrificing entrance speed on one section leads to commensurate gains on the next section Maa Gr Red Car has better entrance and exit speed AEE but takes more time due to distance traveled Segment Analysis Roebling Road DER All Segment 1 Segment 2 DriverAVehicle i 2005 02 11 20 10 38 71 54 2005 02 11 20 10 37 Car Spec Miata 51 Remove e Se wm gt gt mitt y de Lap LapTime Total Time LapDist TotDist Segments am 6 6 0 15 900 46 10 000 2083 5 10729 5 1 Gs Drv amp Trk Drv
12. AutoPan A Traqview feature that causes the AutoPan Vehicle to remain in the Track window regardless of Zoom level AutoPan Vehicle The vehicle selected in Traqview menu to be followed during AutoPan Data Acquisition Measuring and recording of information Display Unit Lap Timer component of the Traqmate Complete System DU Display Unit Firmware Software that is embedded into the SU and DU that controls their operation GPS Global Positioning System a satellite based location method Predictive Lap Timer Display Unit timer that compares current lap progress with a stored reference lap Reference Vehicle In Traqview first vehicle selected for map display Segment portion of the track that is being analyzed in Segment Analysis Segment Separator bent line on Track Map that separates segments Sensor Unit Silver box containing GPS receiver and accelerometers Session One group of continuous recording typically a single trip or series of laps Session File File with extension of tqm that contains one recorded session Slider Slide control at bottom of screen for positioning vehicle on track Start Finish Line Place on track where a lap starts SU Sensor Unit Theoretical Best Lap TBL Best combinations of segment times from a session TraqData Analog Digital and RPM input module TraqData ll Analog Digital and RPM input module with 4 wire ChaseCam interface TraqPaq
13. D rom 02 11 05 19 35 47 10H2 Car Cara Remove wm gt ve 3 Lap LapTime TotalTime LapDist TotDist Segments 6 0 15 900 46 00 000 2090 7 107425 1 Figure 63 Segments and Driving Line Analysis Segments Sometimes entrance and exit speed can be deceiving Segment Analysis can also show you the real story In this diagram taking the long way around results in higher speeds but longer times COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 75 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 G vs Distance Analysis The G vs Distance graphs show the G forces on the vehicle plotted against the distance traveled This is very useful for viewing the overall performance envelope that a driver is using in the car On the graph below you can see that the green car s graph lines are consistently outside the blue car s indicating that the green car is carrying more speed through the turns and consequently generating more lateral cornering force Another useful element of this graph is the ability to determine when a driver hits the brakes and throttle You can clearly compare when each driver hits the brakes gets off the brakes and gets back on the gas You may want to apply a filter to the graphs to get a clean edge for comparing brake application points This graph is also good for comparing braking curves for the drivers Optimally you want to see a good crisp initial brake pressure even pressure
14. LCD screen a DIN cable to connect to the Sensor Unit and a mini USB port for connection to a computer ON OFF Power Switch Button e Turns unit on push button once startup screen appears and PWR LED goes on in the Sensor Unit e Turns unit off hold button down until signoff screen appears on LCD display and PWR LED goes off in the Sensor Unit Traqmate Logo Backlight Button e Turns LCD backlight on off toggles LCD backlight on off Select Button Executes Menu Functions e Selects highlighted items on the LCD display screen Back Button Exits Menu Functions e Goes up one level in menus e Exits a mode such as lap timing and returns to menu Up Button e Press to go up one item in a list Down Button e Press to go down one item in a list COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 9 TRAGMATE USER manuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Menu System All of the Display Unit features are accessible through a text menu system To access a feature use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight the item you want on the screen Press SELECT to activate that item Some items actually perform a function while others go to other menus This chart shows the menu tree Main Menu Record Data Laps Enters lap timing mode with historical Predictive Lap Timing Choose Start Finish Unit is waiting for driver to choose a Start Finish location Looking for Start Finish Unit is waiting for vehicl
15. LLC Pace I7 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Traqmate Basic System Description Traqmate Basic is the easiest form of data acquisition You can literally just Velcro the unit into a car and get very sophisticated results in a matter of minutes Data is stored in Flash memory inside the Sensor Unit and can be downloaded through the COM serial port on the front panel of the unit Controls PUR REC PWRRec COM 0 0 O com GPS Figure 7 Sensor Unit Front and Rear Panel The front panel contains a power switch button four LED lighted indicators and a communications port PWR REC Power Switch Button e Turns unit on push button once PWR LED goes on e Turns Record on push button while PWR LED is on and REC LED goes on a second push and the REC LED goes off e Turns unit off hold button down until PWR LED goes off LED Light Displays PWR LED lights green when power is on REC LED lights red when Record is turned on COM LED lights yellow when Communications is in progress on the COM port GPS LED flashes red when in Record mode to indicate that you have obtained GPS coverage The rate of flashing indicates the sampling rate currently selected COM Communications Port e Plug the Traqmate Display Unit DU into the Sensor Unit e Plug in a PC communications cable to download into Traqview The back panel contains an auxil
16. Opening Files Traqview can open tqm or tqs files using the File Open menu directive or by double clicking on a file in Windows Explorer Opening a tqs file will close the current file Opening a tqm file will add the driver to the Dash Board and can be placed on the Track Map or any Graph Open File Path To Sessions C Documents and Settings Glennitdy Documents Track Systems ata Captures amp Analysis 20070707 SCC ee Session Analysis File Marne Date Duration Track Driver Barber 5M 69 Ormaza 7 tgm 07 08 2007 11 34 0122131 Barber Ormaza i Barber 5M 05 99 Hartberger 7 tgm 07 08 2007 11 29 0 24 05 Barber Hartberger e Barber 51114 Pete Bogart 3 tgm 07 08 2007 10 34 0 23 55 Barber Pete Bogart Barber SM 41 Glenn 8 kom 07 07 2007 17 49 0 29 13 Barber Glenn a Barber 5M 41 Glenn 7 tgm 07 07 2007 12 14 0 21 33 Barber Glenn Di Barber MSF Miata Giles 1 tom 07 07 2007 12 06 0 30 54 Barber MSP Giles fa Barber 5M 05 99 Hartberger 5 tgm 07 07 2007 11 32 1 06 36 Barber Hartberger Barber SM 41 Glenn 6 tgm 07 06 2007 16 44 0 08 24 Barber Glenn Barber Kickirillo SM 4 Eqm 07 06 2007 16 39 0 15 36 Barber SM Barber SM 41 Glenn SG Eqn 07 06 2007 15 23 0 22 56 Barber Glenn pr Figure 20 File Open Screen The Open File screen has tabs for session tqm files and for analysis tqs files Each file is listed with its recording data duration of the session track and driver name You can select more than one file t
17. See you at the track Glenn Stephens President Track Systems Technologies LLC COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 6 TRAGMATE USER manuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 System Overview The Traqmate is a vehicle data acquisition device that uses a high speed GPS receiver and high resolution accelerometers to track and record the speed of a vehicle its absolute location and forces acting on the vehicle The Track Systems Traqview analysis program uses advanced mathematical algorithms to translate this data into visual form where it is easy to spot differences between drivers vehicles and sessions Traqmate Features Drop and Go Stick a Traqmate in your car turn it on and collect data all day long No sensors required Replay Your Day Upload the data into Traqview See your car on the track and your performance on the virtual dashboard Instant Gratification See your lap times as they happen on the in car display Share and Compare Create virtual races with friends or with yourself from different sessions Trade laps with your friends Learn from them Easy to Use No engineering degree required The Traqmate Basic Unit has one button What could be easier The Traqmate Complete Display Unit is menu driven with prompts in English Just pick what you want no typing no memorizing buttons Analyze Zoom in on your lap Single step to see G loads and speed Compare braking a
18. Segment 9 Segment 10 Scoreboard Driver Yehicle Lap All an 2 3 4 5 6 7 la 9 110 Glenn SM41 TBL 1 45 611 0 08 597 0 13 505 JK CMS TRS TBL 1 54 250 0 07 015 0 09 820 0 12 588 0 15 071 0 07 481 0 06 039 0 09 472 0 23 842 0 12 267 0 10 651 Glenn SM41 14 1 47 988 0 06 584 0 08 604 0 11 370 0 13 551 0 07 236 0 05 662 0 09 541 0 23 851 0 11 802 0 09 784 Mark SM 41 TBL 1 46 373 0 06 539 0 08 589 0 11 175 0 13 396 0 07 254 0 05 519 0 09 543 0 23 947 0 10 973 0 09 436 Glenn 5M41 17 1 47 132 0 06 543 0 08 715 0 11 254 0 13 536 0 07 292 0 05 579 0 09 559 0 23 973 0 11 223 0 09 455 IK CMSTR3 8 EE r 0 09 820 012 588 BE o EE 009 565 0 23 867 JIK CMSTR3 5 1 54 971 E 0 12 639 0 15 142 0 07 567 0 06 039 0 09 592 0 24 019 0 12 267 0 10 651 Thomas Viper TBL 1 52 640 0 06 830 0 09 171 0 11 955 0 14 651 0 07 755 0 05 785 om een 0 25 285 0 11 461 0 10 082 Thomas uer 16 1 53 380 0 06 859 0 09 329 0 12 072 0 14 651 0 07 789 0 05 785 o 09 74 MN o 11 559 0 10 170 Thomas Viper 11 1 53 925 0 06 858 0 09 171 MM o 1 727 EE ue 0 09 784 0 25 285 0 11 523 0 10 082 Mark SM 41 5 1 48 342 0 06 576 MS 0 11 460 0 14 044 0 07 381 0 05 787 0 09 800 0 24 050 0 11 017 0 09 635 Mark SM 41 zen 0 06 652 0 08 631 o 11 268 E 0 07 320 0 05 519 MMMM 0 23 947 0 10 973 0 09 487 Figure 43 Segment Analysis Scoreboard Separate Start Finish Rally Mode The default operation of Traqview is Circuit Mode where the Start
19. USB cable Plug the cable into the DU and into a USB port on your computer The Display Unit should power up and your computer will announce Found New Hardware The New Hardware Wizard will execute for the Track Systems CP210x USB to USART Bridge Choose to search This Time Only and Install Automatically When given a warning choose to Continue Anyway Depending on what drivers and libraries were installed you may be asked to restart your computer You will not have to install this driver again in the future NOTE If at any time during the install the system cannot location the USB drivers you may select Choose a Driver Location and enter C Program Files TraqmateUSB NOTE When you launch Traqview and attempt to connect to the Traqmate if the USB port is not automatically recognized you will be prompted for the COM Port number Choose AutoConnect and the software will find the right port After the correct port is assigned it should work automatically in the future COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace I2 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Traqmate Installation These diagrams show the overall connections for the Traqmate Basic and Traqmate Complete Systems e e DIN een ge gt AN s 5 x ch 2 oo gt A SUN E won dl aot FE op Ser E D e e SEH 3 e IT ee p are ES AT i N niga SA ar tip tp wig oe EE q ere
20. adding sensors is always an option if you wish to collect even more in depth information Easy to Use By starting with the track map and placing one or more vehicles on it you have a visual reference for all the rest of the data that can be examined This makes data analysis faster and much easier Driving Line Comparisons By mapping each run comparisons can be made of driving lines braking points and other track dependent points Cost There is no installation cost and no expensive sensors are required COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 88 TRAGMATE USER manuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 GPS Frequently Asked Questions What is GPS The Global Positioning System is a constellation of 24 satellites that orbit the earth twice a day transmitting precise time and position latitude longitude and altitude information With a GPS receiver users can determine their location anywhere on the Earth The complete system consists of 24 satellites orbiting about 12 000 miles above the Earth and five ground stations to monitor and manage the satellite constellation These satellites provide 24 hour a day coverage for both two and three dimensional positioning anywhere on Earth Development of the 10 billion GPS satellite navigation system was begun in the 1970s by the US Department of Defense which continues to manage the system to provide continuous worldwide positioning and navigation data to US mil
21. analogi 0 000 a AZ Analog 0 000 D A3 Analogs 0 000 Digitale Input Enable Output Enable Off Value D4 Chasecam Digital ON OFF ps Not Enabled Digitals RPM T ach Enable Tach Get IO Setup Save IO Setup Figure 60 Enabling ChaseCam PDR100 Control COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 71 TRAGMATE USER manuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 ChaseCam PDR100 Digital Video Recorder Operation To operate make sure the ChaseCam PDR100 is ready to record power compact flash card and camera When used with a TraqSync cable or a TraqData ll interface the PDR 100 will power up shortly after the Traqmate is turned on It will turn off shortly after the Traqmate is powered down If you manually power off the ChaseCam Traqmate will power it back up again to ensure readiness When you enter a recording mode on the Traqmate it will automatically start recording on the ChaseCam when GPS lock is obtained This will ensure synchronization between the data and video for use in TraqStudio When recording is stopped on the Traqmate the ChaseCam recording will also stop NOTE If you are using a TraqTach or the original TraqData module Traqmate will not power on or off the ChaseCam PDR You must do that manually COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 72 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 ChaseCam SS1000 Split Screen Processor Operation If you wis
22. analogs individually Units Degrees ei Enter the names of the units that you want Maximum Scale Volts 10 se displayed for that particular sensor You can Value volts choose from a list of units or type in your own Low Range 120 000 0 000 For example if A1 is a boost sensor this might be PSI or BAR High Range 120 000 7 500 Alarm Value 0 000 Next choose the maximum scale of the sensor Choices are 5 10 and 20 volts For best Alarm Direction 0 EqualTo resolution choose the smallest one that your sensor does not exceed Now choose the voltage range of the sensor within the maximum scale For example your sensor might operate between 2 5 and 4 volts so you would choose the maximum 5 volt scale lf this were a steering wheel angle sensor the low range might be the voltage at the far left turning lock and high range might be the voltage at the far right turning lock You can read the voltages on the Check Inputs screen on the Display Unit Most of the time you would not want to display the sensor in volts so you would put in the actual values that you want to be displayed at the opposite ends of the range Using the same example 2 5 volts corresponds to the left steering lock which might be 120 degrees The right steering lock would be 120 degrees The unit would be entered as Degrees You may also set an alarm value and direction For example if oil pressure dropped too low or temperatu
23. another option called Race Setup Select that tab to choose the race period Glenn Herb Kim Face Setup Driver Start End Selected Glenn 11 11003 00 50 11 10 08 32 39 Herb 11110 08 03 37 11 10 08 57 30 Kim 11 10 07 59 25 11 10 10 41 12 Start Duration 27 52 End 1110 2006 07 59 25 1110 2006 10 41 12 k 27 52 Move the Duration sliders lt and gt to select the period of time that you wish to replay The green time zones for each session will show the period of time that each session covers Use the sliders to select the best overlap of all the sessions Figure 47 Race Replay Mode Once the time period is chosen you may use the playback controls to Replay Your Day You can also display graphs A useful one is the Velocity vs Time graph that will show when drivers are on track or stopped during pit stops COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 57 TRAGMATE USER manuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 System Upgrades Traqview Updates From time to time software updates will be made available for Traqview These may include new features and may require an update to the firmware in the SU or DU or both There will be information on the website that tells you what other requirements there may be for the update To check for software updates go to the Downloads area of traqmate com You can check your version number by using the Help About function in Traqview To update
24. arrow onto the track near where you want the Segment separator You can also use the Playback Controls to position the Reference Vehicle and press the Set Create Segment Button The Auto Create Segments button will create segments around the track for use in the Theoretical Best Lap calculation You can drag the segments around to best suit your needs To delete a segment separator drag the icon off the track If the Highlight Segments option is selected each segment is shown in a pastel color You can zoom into the track map to see more detail about the segment When a driver enters a segment the number is shown on his her portion of the dashboard Add drivers to the Segment Analysis Table using the Setup button on the dashboard Note that every lap selected for each driver is included in the table A LS Track Map Road America Segment Tools DC Driver Kathy Viper 09 09 05 16 46 29 3 S IS File File 6 tqm 20H DY lt a gt 113 KPH We y Lap Lap Time Total Time Lap Dist m Total Dist m Segment k ml a 24 2 14 600 1 08 050 1 08 050 2964 8 2964 8 4 i Wa E i 4 Driver Sue Porsche 09 08 05 10 29 33 EJ File File 5 tqm 20H2 i ca gt aa Lap Lap Time Total Time Lap Dist m Total Dist m Segment Ai as 2 2 06 550 1 08 050 1 08 050 3143 2 3143 2 5 sp Driver Julie Corvette 09 10 05 09 46 27 EJ eS File File 3 tqm 20H2 DY CAN 5 111 KPH DB Lap Lap Time Total Time
25. has been set the user will be prompted to hit SELECT at the finish line Otherwise timing will automatically stop when the vehicle crosses the Finish Line COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 25 TRAGMATE USER manuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 If a Finish Line exists for the chosen track it can be cleared by pressing SELECT button when the Ready to Launch screen is displayed Timing an Autocross To time an autocross set up the course and run it at a moderate speed with a vehicle using Traqmate Autocross mode Set the Finish Line as precisely as possible By placing the Traqmate in each vehicle on the starting line and recording the time displayed on the DU at the finish line you can effectively practice an autocross or even use Traqmate for the timing You can employ multiple Traqmates by transferring the Finish Line coordinates from unit to unit using Traqview Segment Timing Mode This mode has several possible applications a rolling start autocross or hillclimb timing a slalom course or detailed in car feedback on a circuit track When analyzed in Traqview the data will automatically appear in Separate Start Finish line Rally mode The concept for this mode is very similar to Lap Timing except that there is a separate Start and Finish Once you have set the Start and Finish Traqmate retains those positions for future use at that track and Traqview will use them for analysis When the mode is selecte
26. have a series resistor if you hook it to a variable resistance sensor Do not use the vehicle s 12V power as a reference voltage as it changes depending on charging status Use the supplied 5V source instead The maximum voltage you can monitor is 20V Do not exceed this or you can damage the Traqmate If you are using batteries not recommended for TraqData you must connect the sensor ground to the TraqData GND terminal If you are operating off vehicle power recommended your sensor circuit must be grounded to the vehicle or attached to the TraqData GND terminal If you place sensors near high voltage sources you may corrupt your signal with electromagnetic interference COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 67 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 DECEIMBER 4 2008 Requirements To setup and use TraqData you will need the following Traqmate Complete or Traqmate Basic System TraqData input device PC with Traqview installed 20 gauge or smaller wire the higher the gauge the smaller the wire o This is a size issue not an electrical issue Larger wire will not fit into the screwdown terminals on the TraqData or Traqlach device Means to terminate wires Spade lugs wire taps solder ring lugs etc Very small screwdriver for screwdown terminals blade lt 0 08 or 2 mm Crimper tool Wire cutters Wire strippers Volt Ohm Meter VOM Sensors and series resistors as desired Analog Input Installation Overview
27. must be calculated The vehicle travels this distance for every revolution of the tire You may enter the numbers on the sidewall of the tire and Traqview will calculate this for you or you can measure the distance around the tire with a tape measure Most tire circumferences are in the range of 50 in 127 cm to 150 in 381 cm GEARING In order to determine which gear is selected in the vehicle the differential and gear ratios must be entered The Differential Ratio is the number of times the driveshaft differential input rotates for each rotation of the wheels differential output This number is generally between 2 0 and 5 0 The Transmission Ratios are the number of times the engine transmission input rotates for each rotation of the driveshaft transmission output in each gear This information should be available from your vehicle or transmission manufacturer Leave extra spaces blank Generally these numbers fall in the range of and 5 0 and 0 4 The Wheel Ratio is the number of times the engine rotates for each rotation of the tire in each gear Each ratio is the respective transmission gear ratio multiplied by the differential ratio Leave extra gear spaces blank Generally these numbers fall in the range of 1 0 to 20 0 Step 1 Ehel 7123 in Calculator Step 2 Differential A 20 Step 3 Gear Trans Wheel Ratio 1 314 13 52 1 89 8 13 3 1 33 5 72 4 1 00 4 30 z 0 87 3 48 Es 0 00 0 00 o 0 00 E Tir
28. of time to traverse the segment seconds Distance Traveled Distance traveled in the segment feet or meters Time Braking The amount of time on the brakes during the segment seconds Entry Speed Speed at start of segment MPH or KPH Exit Speed Speed at end of segment MPH or KPH Max Brake Maximum braking force during the segment Gs Max Accel Maximum acceleration force during the segment Gs Max Rt Load Maximum Right Side left turn lateral force during the segment Gs Max Lt Load Maximum Left Side right turn lateral force during the segment Gs Max Speed Maximum speed during the segment MPH or KPH Min Speed Minimum speed during the segment MPH or KPH Avg Speed Average speed throughout the segment MPH or KPH Avg Brake Average braking force applied throughout the segment Gs Avg Accel Average acceleration throughout the segment Gs Avg Rt Load Average Right Side left turn lateral force during the segment Gs Avg Lt Load Average Left Side right turn lateral force during the segment Gs Entry Elevation Elevation at start of segment feet or meters Exit Elevation Elevation at end of segment feet or meters Min Elevation Lowest elevation in segment feet or meters Max Elevation Highest elevation in segment feet or meters Entry Radius Curve radius at start of segment feet or meters Exit Radius Curve radius at end of segment feet
29. only the laps selected in the lap window for that driver Only one video for one driver may be selected You can change the video file using the options on the video window or you may select a different driver for which to view synchronized video Getting Laps to Appear Oftentimes the laps will be listed as one very long lap until a Start Finish Line location is chosen on the Track Map If that is the case select that long lap and then set the Start Finish by drag and drop or by positioning the car icon on the track and pressing the Set Start Finish button on the slider control panel Once that occurs the first lap and last lap including travel to from the pit lane will be marked with an i to designate an incomplete lap and usually should be left unselected Arranging Windows All of the Forms that are assigned to a driver will appear on the main window and may become cluttered You can move them resize them or close them to suit your purposes If a window becomes covered use the Window menu entry to bring the window you wish to see to the top Filtering The Filter Option allows you to apply a Low Pass Smoothing Filter to many of the graphs There are options for low medium and high level filters Setup E Changing Driver Name and Adding Notes At the bottom of the Setup screen you will see a button for Driver Info Using this option you may change the name of a Driver and add any general free form text
30. required cable length will also vary Consequently the cable can be cut to an appropriate length suitable for your automobile once the mounting location is selected COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace I5 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Vehicle 12V 3A 2AG Fuse Eo Posi Lock Screw on E Fuse Holder 13 cable cut to length Power Connector Vehicle GND Figure 4 Permanent Wiring Harness The red wire is to be connected to the positive side of the battery and the black lead to the negative or chassis side A fuse holder has also been included with the power cable The red conductor of the zip power cable should be cut and stripped about inch on both ends Each end should be inserted into the Posi Lock fuse holder and screwed down tight The bare end of the wire should be inserted crimped into a crimp lug or other suitable connector not included The lug should be connected to the positive battery terminal or a switched positive terminal If the SU is connected directly to the positive battery terminal the SU will continue to be powered when the ignition switch has been turned to the OFF position Extended vehicle idle periods may drain the vehicle battery if the unit is not turned off using the front panel button If this is a concern for your installation efforts should be made to connect the positive terminal to a switched supply The black conductor sho
31. selected graph Print Preview shows how the print output will appear Print Setup select printer and printer options Exit exits Traqview TragStudio program Edit Copy copies currently highlighted window to Windows clipboard View Toolbar toggles toolbar on off Auto Pan causes selected driver to always stay within track map and graph windows Driver List choose driver for window to follow on track Pointer selects the pointer tool for moving Start Finish Line and Manipulating Segments Zoom selects the Zoom In tool for magnifying track or graphs Shift key will invert Zoom Pan selects the Pan tool for dragging track and graphs around in the window Rotate Map reorients the map by 90 degrees to optimize screen space Refresh resets graphs and map back to starting point redraws screens Tools Session Upload connects to Traqmate to upload session information User Setup connects to Traqmate to setup user information Unit Information connects to Traqmate to change user information Firmware Update connects to Traqmate to update SU or DU firmware Driver Setup opens the setup window to select graphs and laps Session Tools access to Swap Axis Time Zone Align Sessions Trim Sessions Data names and vehicle weight and Gear tools Segment Tools access to Segment Create Delete and AutoCreate tools Brake Turn Zone Settings access to Brake amp Turn Zone G Thresholds and Color Key Options controls Traqview local optio
32. state of the digital input These names will be displayed on the Display Unit gauge and in the Traqview graph Digital Outputs Traqmate may be configured to output a digital signal when a pre programmed event occurs There are currently three possible output values RPM Warning Connects to ground whenever the RPM exceeds the RPM Warning threshold This can be used to trigger a relay to an external shift light Analog Value Warning Connects to ground whenever the corresponding Analog Input goes into the warning zone Digital 4 can be a warning for Analog O and Digital 5 can be a warning for Analog 1 These outputs can be used to trigger a relay to an external warning light ChaseCam Digital Recorder Control Connects to ground whenever the Traqmate acquires GPS Lock and enters recording mode This is used with the TraqSync or TraqData ll interface to COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 35 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 trigger the ChaseCam PDR 100 digital recorder so that video and data are synchronized for playback in the TragStudio software NOTE If you wish to record alarm events from a digital output configure the digital as an input and an output Analogs If you double click on an analog you Edit Analog 10 Point can edit all the information for that input point i i Steer Angl Enter the names of your analog input points Jr e nos Check Enable to enable
33. that you would like about the session This will be saved with an analysis file but will not change the information in the original data tqm file Glenn Name Glenn Notes First race with new helmet and Hans setup worked fine Qualified on pole Gave up lead on lap 3 Regained lead on lap 6 Caution on lap 8 Led to end come ceo Jee ps Cima Ja 18 COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 39 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Changing Vehicle Name and Adding Notes At the bottom of the Setup screen you will see a button for Car Setup Using this option you may change the name of the Track and Car enter the Gearing information used to calculate which gear is in use enter the weight drag and friction information for HP and Torque calculations enter formatted information for Track Temperature Tire Pressures and enter general free form text regarding the track or car This will be saved with an analysis file but will not change the information in the original data tqm file For a description of the gearing information see the Gearing section Gears under Session Tools Setup E PT GE KKK EEE Glenn Track Mame Road Atlanta Gearing Track Temp 80 a Car Step Car Lotus Eleven 44 Rev Warning 6000 Cylinders 4 ET 74 58 In weight 1160 Rev Limit DUU Boost 000 Tire Pressures Lett Front 13 Calculator Asrodymanics amp Tire Parameters step 2 W
34. with at least 512Mbyte RAM 60 Mbyte disk space Windows XP Home or Professional Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows Vista Home or Premium Windows Vista 64 Warranty Information Track Systems warrants to the owner of this Traqmate GPS Data Acquisition System that it is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 180 days from the original date of consumer purchase This warranty does not cover damage to the product as a result of misuse or accident including but not limited to shock or water damage Remedies shall be limited to repair or replacement of the defective unit at Track Systems discretion IN NO EVENT SHALL TRACK SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow for limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation may not apply to you If the product becomes defective while under warranty or for service outside of warranty call 1 877 289 0312 9 AM to 5 PM EST M F to arrange for a Return Material Authorization and shipping instructions COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 86 TRAGMATE USER manuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Glossary Accelerometer sensor that measures the G forces on the vehicle Analysis The effort of examining recorded data for useful information or the results of such an examination Analysis File File with extension of tqs that contains an analysis May contain one or more sessions
35. 0 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 14000 16000 18000 Distance Feet Figure 35 Velocity and Time Gap vs Distance Graphs In the Velocity vs Distance Graph each driver s speed is shown as it occurred on the track In this way the peaks and valleys align so you can see obvious gaps in carrying speed through turns and acceleration differences slope of the curve on the straightaways Time Gap vs Distance The Time Gap vs Distance Graph is conceptually difficult but extremely useful This graph shows where one driver is gaining or losing time as he moves around the racetrack in comparison to another driver or another of his own laps While distance gaps may expand and contract depending on where each driver is in his braking and acceleration zones the time between the drivers is ultimately the measure of their relative performances In this graph if the line for a particular driver is going up he is gaining time on the reference driver If it is declining he is losing time to the reference driver The gap between the two lines at the end of the lap is the difference in lap times between the two drivers Horsepower and Torque Traqview TragStudio gives you two ways to view the horsepower and torque values as the vehicle goes around the track by graph and numerically using the Segment Analysis Horsepower is calculated from the acceleration vehicle weight aerodynamic drag and rolling resistance Torque is derived from the horse
36. 07 15 23 29 EJ File Barber SM 41 Glenn D om 20Hz A 55 MP A Lap Lap Time Total Time Lap Dist ft Total Dist ft Segment 11 1 51 374 0 36 978 0 36 978 3915 6 3915 6 gi i 1 0 1715 0 8 a 0 6 8 o E 0 4 7 E Shift Point 02 uv hs ki 0 n pes y E DE dee 0 2 0 4 100 5 65 90 80 a E 70 O D 60 50 Shift Point 09 gt m 6000 VA 7 5000 Shift Point 4000 3000 2000 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 120 Distance Feet Figure 66 Stacked Graphs COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 78 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Vehicle Performance Comparison Traqmate can measure many performance capabilities of the vehicle including acceleration braking and lateral grip Acceleration and Braking A good way to evaluate horsepower is to draw segment on a straight part of the track between shift points and in the brake zones Then look at the Max Acceleration and Max Braking values in that segment You can also see the difference in power between vehicles visually by looking at the slope of the lines in the Velocity vs Distance Graph since the rate of gain of velocity is acceleration Similarly by looking at the negative slope one can determine the strength of the brakes and of course the adhesion of the tires A Setup x Driver Phil Challenger 06 08 07 10 17 24 EQ File VIR Challenger Phil 17 tqm 204 2 AN Small
37. 09 e EE EE EE 0 863322 0 541096 ME 0 074010 NE 0 180355 lt gt Figure 42 Segment Analysis Table Each time you create a segment another table is added to the Segment Analysis Table Screen You access each table by clicking on the tabs at the top of the Segment Analysis window Each table shows the time required for the vehicle to traverse the segment entry and exit speeds and many more parameters listed below By clicking on a column in the table the entire table will be sorted by the values in that column For example to see the maximum exit speed click on the Exit Speed column heading Click on it COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 50 TRAGMATE USER manuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 again and it will be sorted in the reverse order In each column the minimum performance value is highlighted in red while the maximum performance value is highlighted in green Exporting Segment Data If you wish to do further analysis or print a list of your laptimes the Segment Analysis information can be exported to a Microsoft Excel compatible CSV text file Highlight the Segment Analysis window and select File Export Graph Form Segment Analysis Data Columns Driver Vehicle Shows from which driver and vehicle the row data was collected Lap Which lap the row data was collected Entry Time Exact local time that the segment started Segment Time Length
38. 1 A A A A ee 62 PT ONS re ege 62 SENTER 63 CEN I Dave ee 63 CET keep Bh eege EE 63 TRAQTACH TRAQDATA INSTALLATION AND SETUP rnnnnnnennnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnennnnnnnvennnnnnnnennnnnnnnvennnnn 64 HOOKING UP A TACH INPUT TRAQDATA TRAQTACH TpBaof enNc 64 Changing Voltage Range of TraqTach TraqSync and Teoofiatalt 64 SElECHNG TET ACM SIGN avse eee 64 Terminating Wire at NU DEVICE se 65 HOOKING UP DATA INPUTS AND OUTPUTS ie eee ec er ee ee 66 DOES E 66 OE 67 HOOKING UP A CHASECAM PDR100 TRAQCAM SETup 70 ChaseCam PDR100 Digital Video Recorder Operation oooccccoooconncccnncccnnoonnccnnnnnnnnnannncnnnnnnnonannrnnnnnnnnnos 72 ChaseCam SS1000 Split Screen Processor Operation ooncccccoconcconccnoononnoonoononnnnnonnnnnnnnonnnnnnnnnannnnnonos 73 USING TRAGMATE FOR ANALYSIS lA 74 DRIVER OMAR NEE 74 BOS Lal PIAVDACK A A sah ses cata Aes aetna aad endo ates asad aha is ys erase aad 74 COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 4 TRAGMATE USER manuaL V2 5 DECEIMBER 4 2008 Best VS NO P Ds Den 74 VEIOCIY VS DERN Jade Read 74 DN CINE re 75 ENE NNN 75 GiVS DISTANCE NNN 76 F HOV Current ga eee 77 Graphing Multiple Data Elements Stacked Grapbsl 78 VEHICLE PERFORMANGE COMPARISON Sri ata 79 PACCEICT ANION nd BEA se 79 LEN GS A NS Adeona A 80 DAB SEE NE ERR EEE PE dee 81 SHARE amp COMPARE TRAQMATE COM ennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnn
39. 70 Figure 58 TraqData ll Connection to ChaseCam PDR100 rnrnnnnnrnnnnnnnvnrnnnnennnnnrnvnnnrrenrnnsnennnnn 70 Figure 59 TraqCam Cable to ChaseCam PUR 71 Figure 60 Enabling ChaseCam PDR100 Control 71 Figure 61 Adding a Second Camera ChaseCam PDR100 amp SS1000 rrrnrrrrrnnrervnnnrrrnnnnnnennnn 73 FIgure 62 Velocity vs Distance Analysis ii AAA AA lat AAA A 74 Figure 63 Segments and Driving Line Analysis ooocccccoocnncccccnoncconcnnnonanncoconcnnononnoncnnannnnnnnos 75 Figure 64 06 Vs DISTance ANalVSIS iaa SA A AAA IA AS 76 Figure 65 Friction Circle COMPARISON ai A A A ee ean 17 Figure 66 gt Stacked Gra E 78 Figure 67 Acceleration and Braking oasis ai aaia aiia aaa alaini 79 FIGUS 08 SKIPA ANANSI S ica ici lidad 80 FOUE GIS SIN DENS EE 81 HOME FO SMES TIM A rekka akser 82 FOUET l Road MANGT UM Tass eee aaa 82 COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 85 TRAGMATE USER manuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 System Requirements Traqmate Complete 300 MHz PC with at least 256Mbyte RAM USB port 40 Mbyte disk space Windows XP Home or Professional Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows Vista Home or Premium Windows Vista 64 Traqmate Basic 300 MHz PC with at least 256Mbyte RAM Serial port or USB to serial adapter 40 Mbyte disk space Windows XP Home or Professional Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows Vista Home or Premium Windows Vista 64 TraqStudio 800 MHz PC
40. Brake Zone Map COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 48 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Turn Zones The Turn Zone Map shows the lateral forces acting on the vehicle and where they occur on the track This graph is primarily used to show turn in and turn out points When combined with the brake zone map you can see trail braking and where the acceleration is applied during the turn Enable the Turn Zones with the enable control on the Brake and Turn Zone map Use the Turn Zone threshold adjustments to tune the map to your particular car and reveal hidden information Right turns are shown as dark blue and left turns are shown as yellow Black is shown where the vehicle is traveling mostly straight You can use these transition points to set up segments on a reference lap save as a tqs file and then add laps to it later to see if speed has been gained or lost in a particular set of turns When you enable Turn Zones and Brake Zones at Brake and Turn Zones Map Glenn r El the same time you get a Brake Turn Thresholds combination of colors While Braking Acceleration Brake Zone the rainbow map may O20 5 D0 5 seem confusing at first Leit Tum RightTum Tun Zone there is a lot of useful O sm m information contained in A those colors O Brake For example braking is Red oo and right turns are Blue If Left Turn you see a Purple segment Brake a
41. LOGIES LLC Pace 26 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Traqview TraqStudio Analysis and Configuration Program Traqview is the source for configuring uploading and analyzing data from your Traqmate After installation you can launch the program from the Windows Start Menu or a desktop icon TraqStudio includes all Traqmate functionality along with video integration so that you can play back data and video together and save video files with overlayed data graphics Traqview Screen Layout Dashboard Friction Circle l Tragriew mirror fall qu ENE Elo Exa Yew Tosh rado b k E a zzz mme gt EGG gt Denver Glenn SMA Fis Flom Alsgn MAT Dkeee 1h S AH A pr Drag amp Drop si MEN Lag Lap Time eee Eeg Bea A fl F Tool Bar Be T4E TT TASK TA HAD TESE TAAI i 4 KM d Segment H Sa Vs Distance dg Reg N Segment Graphs Ze Tan Separator 7 elle da JE i Sal 4 ji X 3 gg 3 l 4 Seg me nt i 0 y 7000 i em 8 8 5000 2000 E Til 12000 14000 Analysis D ss e wem PP emm sl segner H Saprenn tegner 2 tegner Segment ee bh geek eg emgeet Jose etaar fehiki Lap Entry Tine Seghe Tias D se Trav Tine Pare Entry Speed Et Seed ra Mar B n Mae Aneel Marr Ft rd Rail Mar Speed Min Speedim E See rann SPA 2007 11 10 09 44 97 100 0 10 100 et a Pia 10 60 20 Otel ETA LETE Le 10 00 bl cke
42. Lap Dist m Total Dist m Segment 24 j 2 2 18 150 1 08 050 1 08 050 2854 5 2854 5 4 All Segment Segment2 Segment 3 Segment 4 Segment 5 Segment 6 Segment 7 Segment 8 Driver Wehicle Lap Entry Time Segment Time Distance Trav Time Brakina Entry Speed Exit Speed k Max Brake Max Accel Max Rt Load Max Lt Load Max Spee Min Spe Ava Spe Ava Brake 4 Kathy Viper 26 2005 09 09 002 337 12 2 95 180 50 145 47 0 785467 0 534247 1 395973 0 020654 180 50 EE 0 201858 Sue Porsche 3 2005 09 08 10 35 46 534 0 09 424 339 11 3 10 182 07 152 59 0 870017 0 692308 DEES oam 182 07 men 12971 o 197711 Sue Porsche 2 2005 09 08 10 33 40 173 0 09 455 338 49 3 00 183 67 151 98 0 909879 M 1 501656 0025135 183 67 107 64 128 95 0 209219 Julie Corvette 3 2005 09 10 09 57 18 505 0 09 538 339 94 2 85 MEA 147 39 MERA 054704 1 449664 108 23 128 23 Kathy Viper 27 2005 09 09 18 02 40 265 0 09 543 334 83 2 90 174 88 147 72 0 790657 0 547945 1 337248 0 058520 17488 105 65 126 36 0 196643 Kathy Viper 24 2005 09 09 17 56 06 468 0 09 581 338 31 3 05 174 09 139 32 EE 52054 1411275 76 27 mm 127 14 Sue Porsche 4 2005 09 08 10 37 53 221 0 09 586 336 88 3 10 178 70 BESSE 01162 0 690598 1 460265 0 120287 17870 103 68 126 61 0 200670 Julie Corvette 2 2005 09 1009 55 06 962 0 09 893 166 35 145 03 o 775087 MN 255705 04060241 166 40 106 55 124 60 0 184274 Kathy Viper 25 2005 09
43. Main ARA FIGUIC S2 TACK e FOUS GS Cal FACIS arve Figure 34 G vs Distance Grapns oooccccccccccnccnoccnnononcnnconncnconanonnnnoncnnnnnas Figure 35 Velocity and Time Gap vs Distance Graphs 0011n000000a Figure 36 Horsepower and Torque Graphie Figure 37 Elevation Graphie Figure 38 Turn Radius Grapb Figure 39 Friction Circle Graphie Figure 40 Brake Zone MAD EE Figure 41 T m Zone MAD BEE Figure 42 Segment Analysis Table oooocccconncococoncnnccnononconanonnonancnnnnos Figure 43 Segment Analysis Gcoreboard Figure 44 Autocross Rally Mode oococoooccccccoccocococcnnconoconcnnncnnononcnnnonos Figure 45 Gear by Distance Gran Figure 46 Setting Gears using Track PositiON ooooccccoconcocononnnnonns Figure 47 Race Replay Mode uk ENEE Figure 48 TraqStudio Actual Video Image nnonannnnennnenennnnsnnnenennnnn Figure 49 TraqStudio Dash Displays cccooccccococccnconoccnnonononncnnanonoos Figure 50 TraqStudio Video Editing Gcreen Figure 51 TraqStudio Video Output Screen Figure 52 Tapping ECU Sonal Figure 53 Connecting to Ignition Co COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 84 TRAGMATE USER manuaL V2 5 DECEIMBER 4 2008 Figure 54 Digital Output Connections AE 67 Figure 55 Connecting AlMsports Sensors AE 68 Figure 56 Analog Sensor Connections E 69 Figure 57 TraqSync Connection to ChaseCam DUDRTO0
44. R MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Power Connection In all installations the SU must be supplied with a power source at all times it is in operation For Traqmate Complete the DU can receive power via the DIN extension cable from the SU or via the USB cable when connected to a PC for uploading sessions The SU was designed to be powered from a 12 VDC battery supply in four different ways a permanent wiring harness in the vehicle a cigarette lighter adapter a battery pack and a wall charger Each of these will be discussed separately yr mi P Th Cigarette Lighter Adapter mf 8 be For installations where a permanent power supply connection is not required or desired the cigarette lighter adapter offers a quick and convenient solution This adapter can be secured to the SU by inserting the plug into the power connector PWR on the SU and tightening the threaded nut to the power PWR socket Once the SU and the power connector have been secured the cigarette lighter adapter can be plugged into one of the cigarette lighter sockets located in the vehicle It should be noted that many automobiles have cigarette lighter sockets that are always ON and do not turn the power off when the ignition switch has been turned to the OFF position The cigarette lighter adapter has a RED LED to indicate that vehicle battery power is presented to the adapter During extended vehicle idle periods the cigarette lighter adapter should be removed f
45. TRaGINa e GPS DaTa QaCcQUISITION SYSTETN VERSION 2 15 DECcemBer 4 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC TRAGNATE TRAQVICU TRAQDATA TRAGTACH TRAaGcam TRAGSTUDIO TRAGSYTIC THE TRAGMNATE LOGO aD THE TRACK SYSTEMS LOGO are TRADEMaARKS OF TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC cHasecam PDRIOO anD SSIOOO Are TRADEMARKS OF CHAse PRODUCT DEVELOPINETTT INC MICROSOFT WINDOWS AND VISTA ARC TRADEMARKS OF MICROSOFT CORP VELCRO IS TRADEMARK OF VELCRO INDUSTRIES B V TRAGMATE USER manuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 This page intentionally left blank COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGE 2 TRAGMATE USER manuaL V2 15 December 4 2008 Table of Contents WELCOME TO TEAM TRAQMATE aiii adas 6 STEE RUE 7 TRAQMATE FEATURES ia A E a E 7 TRAQMATE SYSTEM COMPONENT S sara ekte 8 PSTN 8 DSP UNN 8 HAVEN re 9 TRAQMATE SYSTEM PACKAGES Lanser A Frk anda ed ter ka 10 FAMA BIN eee 10 VEIA E Compete sorene ea 10 Accessories ii A ee 10 QUICK GUIDE LET S COLLECT SOME DATA urannnnunnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnunnunnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnenn 11 TRAQVIEW TRAQSTUDIO SOFTWARE INSTALLATION annnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnunnunnnnnnunnnnnnunnnnnnnnn 12 TRAOVIEWT TRAOSTUDIO ANALYSIS SOFTWARE sad dai a 12 EE RTE 12 TRAOMATE INSTALLATION Ge 13 SENSOR UNTINS TALA TION Askeland 13 Tragmate BASIC SG ENN LJ Ope 14 Tragmae Complete Installat
46. Time To Complete 1 26 Figure 50 TraqStudio Video Editing Screen COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 6l TRAGMATE USER manuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Input Options The input video file is chosen within TraqStudio when the video file is opened Supported input video formats include MPEG1 MPEG2 WMV and AVI Output Options Output Video TragStudio will make up an output file name Click on Change Output to select the location and name of the video file to be created and the video format Video Formats Guess Let TraqStudio pick the best file format for you generally the same as input file MPEG1 Motion Pictures Expert Group 1 an older video format used by some digital studios MPEG2 Motion Pictures Expert Group 2 format used by ChaseCam PDR and DVDs AVI Audio Video Interleave a common computer video format WMV Windows Media Video the standard format for Microsoft Windows FLV Flash format used for web streaming SWF Flash format used in ads and moving graphics Common Settings quick choices for common applications Automatically sets aspect size quality and styles Web Lower resolution for quick posting on the web DVD High resolution for writing to a DVD PC For playback with VLC Windows Media Player or other PC video player program Output Aspect Ratio pick the format of the intended display device 4 3 Standard Definition 16 9 High Definition widescreen Video Size pick
47. Time in seconds where if the unit is stationary recording will stop COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 33 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 User Data Screen Traqmate Upit Info Sessions User Data IO Data Firmware Update Drivers Tracks SIF Latitude SIF Longitude S F Heading ES 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 a Jeff N AANANA N AAAAAA N NAAAA Di Driveri Di DriverH Weight Cyl s Boo 220 6700 17200 Di Driver Iw Charger RT G5 4100 a Drivverk 5 charger SATS GS 4200 5 Mi Driver ES ES F o L AF Sampling Rate EA Figure 24 User Data Screen Drivers Enter your drivers names The driver with the check mark is the default driver for the next recorded session Tracks Enter your track names The track with the check mark is the default track for the next recorded session NOTE Removing a track will erase any Start Finish line and Predictive Lap information that might be recorded for that track You can type in the Start Finish information for a new track before you arrive by looking it up at Traqmate com or using Track Facts to copy from a previously recorded session Otherwise this information is created when you press the Select button during the PRESS SELECT AT START FINISH screen on the Display Unit Cars Enter your vehicle names and other information The vehicle with the check mark is the defa
48. Track Map Entered Curve on Inside Couldn t Hold Curve and Spun Figure 69 Spin Diagnosis COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 8I TRAaAmaTe USER manuaL V2 I5 December 4 2008 And finally when you are replaying your day with your track buddies Traqmate makes a great storyteller During the extensive testing of the Traqmate System we had our share of bumps along the way We thought we would share a couple of our best off road excursions File Edit View Tools Window Help RSE A OLEE Velocity Vs Time VIR2 Lap LapTime Total Time DEN De Segments 3 2 11 1 26 20 0 13647 1 18175 1 800 1000 1200 Time s Figure 70 VIR Turn 14 F Dash Board a Im x ES Friction Circle Brad ECR practi TER JE E gt Brad ECR practice tqm Brad ECR practice tqm 07 24 04 13 19 43 10H2 Car Setup Remove WS 63 MPH CN a Y Lap LapTime Total Time LapDist TotDist Segments I 7 0 12 800 23 28 000 1810 1 139807 uy Velocity Vs Time Velocity mph 80 Time s 15 Time s Figure 71 Road Atlanta Turn 1 COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 82 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Share amp Compare Traqmate com Products Support Company GPS DaTa acQUISITION ES a Instant Lap Times e TraqData Gauges 22 Hours Storage Traq
49. and Finish Lines are the same You can also analyze data from open circuit events such as Autocross Rally Stages and Hillclimbs If you record the data in Autocross or Segment Timing mode the data will automatically appear in Separate Start Finish line Rally mode and the start and finish lines will transfer over from the Display Unit Of course you can also change the Start and Finish lines in Traqview or set them in the case of a Traqmate Basic HS Almost any analysis that can be performed in Circuit Mode can also be done in Rally Mode such as Velocity vs Distance Segment Analysis Brake and Turn Zone Maps and Friction Circle as shown below To enter Rally Mode press the icon shown with the yellow closed circuit track It will change to the open circuit icon To change back press the open circuit icon COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 52 TRAGmaTe USER manuaL V2 15 Deer D ve Uke Dever Driven Filer Aabel Suba 2 501 Deeg 1 am Ha e P rii Ka Lap Lap Tre KL Segment oe pum d Gala LAA D File Auten Handra E Dee a Hm Ee i Brake Zone Map Segments N 504 1000 ml VTS KAR E Kap Lap tre Tatal Tima Lap Dat N Tatal Dat NI Sept A HEER DDR 000 Dever Driver Adi File Ate Aus AA 2107 DD age E amp Lap Time Tag Tee Lag Cit Total Dat fi 5 Ke A le 4 015 2071 PHD Od 000 1195 1145 When you enter Rally Mode you are no
50. aph and Form Setup COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 38 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Theoretical Best Lap TBL When one or more segments are created on the Track Map Traqview will add up all the best segment times to calculate the Theoretical Best Lap for each driver This appears as the last lap time in the list If no segments are selected the TBL will be equal to the best laptime If the driver were to execute each segment to the best of his her proven ability this is the laptime that would result The calculations do not consider segment entry and exit speeds so this laptime is only theoretical but it does give an upper limit to shoot for and is therefore useful for comparison purposes The TBL lap can be added as another driver and raced on the Track Map or graphed to compare with actual laps If you have TraqStudio you can play back your Theoretical Best Lap as a sequence of video segments by selecting the TBL lap and hitting the Play button Video The Video option is only presented if you are using TraqStudio If enabled you will be prompted for the location of the video file corresponding to that driver If you are using the ChaseCam video recorder this location could be a USB drive containing the compact flash card It can also be a hard disk file or even a CD or DVD When the file is successfully chosen the video will appear as a window like any other form and will contain
51. ata Screen Traqmate Unit Info Sessions User Data 10 Data Firmware Update Analogs Low volts High Volks Water Temp Deg F 5 0 000 300 000 40 000 Oil Pressure PSI 5 90 000 0 000 18 000 Throttle Pos Percent 5 0 000 100 000 110 000 Steering Ang Degrees 10 120 000 120 000 0 000 Digitals Input Enable Output Enable Mame OFF value D ChaseCam Digital4 OFF m DS Mot Enabled DigitalS OFF APM T ach Enable Tach Setup APM under Cars in User Setup Screen Get IO Setup Save lO Setup Figure 25 IO Data Screen This screen looks complicated but that is only because the Traqmate inputs are very flexible You only need this screen if you have a TraqData TraqTach or TraqSync input device Enable Tach You must put a check in this box to display and record the RPM You also must set the of Cylinders value in the User Data Vehicles menu Digital Inputs Enter the name of your digital input points Check Input Enable to enable recording of digital inputs Notice that you get all or none If you only have only one digital you Standby NE ER can name the other one Rockets to impress A para acauismon your friends The On Value and Off Value correspond to lt 3 Volts and gt 3 Volts on the actual TraqData input It is possible that a signal may be inverted in which case you can swap ON and OFF You can also use names like Enabled Ready or Warning to best describe the
52. ation Best predictive lap information from either mode is stored for future use COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 23 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 DECEIMBER 4 2008 Indicates lap time of Lap counter 1 hour 20 minutes 54 9 seconds Flag indicates best lap so far indicates indicates ahead of pace behind pace Graph shows lap progress by 0 3 seconds compared to best lap of session Faster to right slower to left Scale is settable in DU Figure 14 Lap Qualifying Timer Screen NOTE To clear a Start Finish line press SELECT while the Looking for Start screen is displayed That will erase the Start Finish line from permanent memory and transfer to the Press SELECT at Start Finish screen On either timing screen the numbers will start over whenever the Start Finish line is crossed and the lap counter will increment The lap time from the previous lap will be held onscreen for 1 minute to allow time for viewing and then the counting will resume The lap hold time is configurable through the Display Unit menu system In the Lap Timer example shown the graph is approximately 30 of full positive range Therefore if the graph scale is set to 1 0 to 1 0 seconds this screen would indicate that the driver is ahead of his best lap so far by 30 of 1 second 0 3 second At a typical track the graph will update every few seconds If no reference lap is available in
53. available at any computer store Click on the Upload Menu Button You will be presented with the Traqmate Comm Settings Screen If you know the port that you will be using enter it and click on Connect to Sensor Unit If you do not know the port number choose AutoConnect and the system will search your ports for the Traqmate Traqmate Complete DU There is no need to supply power to the unit power is supplied through the USB cable Plug the mini USB to USB cable between the DU and your computer When properly installed the computer will recognize the Traqmate as a valid USB device On most systems Traqview will detect the USB connection and automatically connect If you are presented with the Traqmate Comm Settings Screen choose AutoConnect If the port cannot be found automatically go to the Windows Device Manager to find the COM port assigned to the Traqmate USB Device and enter that number Click on Connect to Display Unit Traqmate Comm Settings Connect To Sensor Unit Auto Connect Cancel Figure 22 Traqmate Comm Settings COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 32 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Unit Info Screen Traqmate Unit Info Sessions User Data lO Data Firmware Update Model 1 SU Basic Settings Alton Starts Stops Recording Unit Serial Number 0 Ger Sutton Turns OFF Unit Manufacture Week 1 Year 008 Auto Re
54. cord Enable Hardware Revisor 101 Speed in MPH to start ag ES recording Firmware Revision 210 Standstill time in seconds to 120 Data Format Revision a op i Time Offset From GMT 4 ye OwnerName Speed Racer Phone 1 00 47 RIE Mote Mach 5 Rocks Save Unit Info E Figure 23 Unit Info Screen Time Offset Enter your time zone offset in hours from Greenwich Mean Time This will cause your recorded times to show your local time instead of GMT Some common values are Alaska US Eastern Standard Time 5 London Paris Rome Amsterdam Moscow Beijing Hong Kong Perth Tokyo Seoul Melbourne Sydney New Zealand For USA Daylight Savings use above values 1 8 8 6 o Owner Name Enter your name This appears on the Display Unit screen when powered up Phone Enter your contact information This appears on the Display Unit when powered up Note Enter anything you like This only appears in the Traqview screen To save the information in the Traqmate you must click on the Save Unit Info button SU Basic Settings These appear only when connected to a Traqmate Basic Unit Button Starts Stops Recording Enable disable button for recording Button Turns Off Unit Enable disable button for power off Auto Record Enable Allows unit to start recording at a chosen speed Start Recording Speed Speed in MPH where unit will start recording Standstill Time
55. corded and length of time of the session Rate is the Sampling Rate Note that if you are out of memory if you erase Session 1 of 10 you will still be out of memory because Traqmate can only record data starting at the end If you have this situation use the Change Settings Pack Memory function in the Display Unit to reclaim the memory Analysis Tools Driver Frank Corvette 09 09 05 16 46 29 FA Dash board File Watkins Glen Frank EE TE Just as in your car the dashboard is Lap Lap Time Total Time Lap Dist ft Total Dist ft Seg Gear where YOU look to get information 26 209 450 0 34 300 0 34 300 56802 SEO 2 n about what is going on with the Driver Peter Corvette 09 08 05 10 29 33 ES vehicle and to change settings with File Watkins Glen Peter 5 tqm 20Hz gt that vehicle 154 MPH Lap Lap Time Total Time Lap Dist ft Total Dist fl Seg Gear the current speed in MPH or KPH piven Alan Grand Sport 09 10 05 09 46 27 Ed as a bar graph whether the driver is File Watkins Glen Alan 3 tgm 20Hz A accelerating Green Dot Constant 155 MPH Throttle Grey Dot or Braking Red Lap Lap Time Total Time Lap Dist ft Total Dist ft Seg Gear is shown with the instantaneous G vector Figure 27 Dashboard COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 37 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 DECEIMBER 4 2008 Other statistics are also shown Source file for each driver Date and Time that data wa
56. d you will be presented with either the Looking for Start screen or a Press Select at PRESS SELECT AT Start screen depending on whether a Start Position has START been created After passing the Start location timing will begin If no Finish location is stored you will be prompted to press the Select button at the Finish If a Finish is present the timing will stop at that point On subsequent passes timing will start at the Start location and stop at the Finish location The Predictive Lap Timer will show intermediate progress against the best reference lap Note that the reference lap is stored from session to session as in Lap Mode If a Start and or Finish Line exist for the chosen track they can be cleared by pressing the SELECT button when the Looking for Start screen is displayed Clearing the Start and Finish will also erase the stored intermediate times used for Predictive Lap Timing Using for Closed Circuit Feedback Perhaps you wish to really work on just one section or turn on a racetrack You can enter Segment Timing mode and set the Start before the turn and the Finish after the turn This will allow you to concentrate the timer on just that small segment by changing the Predictive Lap Timer to Short Course and expanding the graph scale Every time you pass through the segment you will get detailed feedback on how well you and your vehicle are performing COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNO
57. d then use a DVD authoring program such as Windows DVD Maker that is supplied with Windows Vista Depending on the video authoring program this process may be very time consuming due to a format translation called transcoding on the video file COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 63 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 TragTach TraqData Installation and Setup Hooking up a Tach Input TraqData TraqTach TraqSync This requires a TraqData Traqlach or TraqSync interface module The instructions are similar for each unit The original grey case TraqData and Traqlach devices came in two voltage ranges Electronic and Coil Later black case Traqlachs TraqSyncs and the TraqData ll are switchable but come set for Electronic The Electronic setting works with most modern cars with either a 5V or 12V tach signal Coil works with older cars with a 12V signal or by attaching directly to the negative coil terminal Changing Voltage Range of TraqTach TraqSync and TraqData Il To open a TragTach or TraqSync black case gently pry open the cover of the 15 pin connector Be careful not to lose the thumbscrews To open a TraqData II device remove the two screws on the bottom of the unit and lift off the top cover For all devices there is a very small dip switch on the circuit board that is covered in transparent tape Use a sharp instrument to flip it to the other
58. d to calculate correction in the position data transmitted to other GPS receivers in the area The resulting real time accuracy is in the 10 foot range Sub meter accuracy can be obtained by using DGPS and post processing calculations in static positioning WAAS stands for Wide Area Augmentation System which is a system of satellites and ground stations that provide GPS signal corrections giving you even better position accuracy A WAAS capable receiver can give you a position accuracy of better than three meters 95 percent of the time Currently WAAS satellite coverage is only available in North America COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 89
59. during braking and then a clean transition off the brakes and into the turn If you position the cursor at the end of the brake application as shown it should also intersect the turn in point Also look for nice smooth lines Spikes in the acceleration line indicates a throttle lift or brake tap which is usually not desirable Ze By Distance EEK Green car Transition Te CO pi 1 off Turn IN loads po Th W at 7 L turn out Gs Latera Turn Apex T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T Short lifts to Transition Off Braking orient car in turn h Lifting M ANA Shift ki op h vi MN OI NW i M di gr AN d NL Flat out Accel Braking Gs El Gs 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 14000 16000 18000 Distance Feet Figure 64 G vs Distance Analysis COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 76 TRAaAmaTe USER manuaL V2 I5 December 4 2008 Friction Circle Often you can get a quick idea of driver s skill by simply looking at their Friction Circle plot A beginning driver will generally have a plot that appears like an inverted T with dips on the sides This is because they brake straight get off the brakes then turn As a driver gains experience his Friction Circle will be much more triangular and follow the perimeter of a triangle This happens because the driver is transitioning from braking to turn in in a coordinated fashion A very experienced driv
60. e Circumference Calculator 205 al 15 Wheel Diameter ir eg 16 Width mm Aspect eg eg 225 DU Tire Circumference 540 Measure Or Use Calculator 2 Cancel COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 56 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Race Replay Mode The default operation of Traqview is Comparison Mode In Comparison Mode you can overlay drivers and laps that were recorded at any time and race them against each other by aligning them both at the Start Finish That works very well and is the best choice for actually comparing the performance of car and or driver However consider the case of a race with many participants Not all cars cross the start at the same time so to actually replay the race you need to show the exact location of each vehicle at the same point in time This is also very useful for rallies with staggered starts to show the actual position of cars on the road That is why Race Replay Mode was created To enter Race Replay Mode you must have sessions loaded with overlapping Pa E Start and End times If you wish to adjust the start times use the Time Zone tool To activate press the icon shown with the magnifying class It will change to the icon with the checkered flag To re enter Comparison Mode press the checkered flag icon When you enter Race Replay Mode you are no longer working with laps but rather a period of time The Setup screen will present
61. e graph for Lap Timing mode 0 5 to 0 5s Full scale left is 0 5s Full scale right is 0 5s l to 15 2 to 25 5 to 55 10 to 10s Track Length Selects the length of track This affects the time between updates of the predictive lap graph in Lap and Qualifying Modes Short less than 1 mile Med 1 mile to 5 miles Long greater than 5 miles Factory Defaults Erases all sessions drivers vehicles and tracks Current Status Shows record time available at the current settings number of sessions available battery power level and which TraqData inputs are selected Other Features GPS Compass Enters non recording GPS compass mode Shows time speed and heading GPS Information Enters non recording GPS information mode Shows x y G forces GPS precision smaller is better date and time GPS location in latitude longitude heading speed temperature and number of satellites in use larger is better Check Inputs Shows voltage for all analogs signal level for digitals and RPM COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEINS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace ei TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Display Unit Icons When Traqmate Complete is used with a ChaseCam PDR video recorder and the TraqSync cable or the TraqData Il the video recorder status is shown on the display in the form of icons whenever the Traqmate is in the menu system The icons are shown in the upper right corner of the display The READY icon open ci
62. e lap times that you have done there previously Unless you have cleared the data your reference lap will still be there for COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 24 TRAGMATE USER manuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 the track Of course overlaying your data in Traqview will show you where you are slow but the Predictive Lap Timer will provide that information while still on the track while you can correct it Predictive Lap Timer Settings There are three settings available to fine tune the Predictive Lap Timer to a particular situation Lap Time Hold Track Length and Graph Scale These are accessible on the Display Unit under the Change Settings Lap Qual Settings The default settings work fine for most situations At some tracks it might be difficult to look at the timer right at Start Finish You can change the amount of time the Lap Time is held after passing the Start Finish before resuming the counting timer This is set in seconds If you set this to 0 it will not hold the time at all If you set it to a time greater than the lap time the time will be held until the Start Finish is passed the next time On most tracks the Predictive Lap Timer will update the graph and numbers every 6 10 seconds When racing on short courses lt 1 mile you can get more frequent updates on the Predictive Lap Timer For very long courses gt 5 miles you may want to spread out the updates If you choose the wrong se
63. e to cross Start Finish Line Erase Start Finish Erases Start Finish for chosen track Qualifying Enters lap timing mode with single session Predictive Lap Timing Choose Start Finish Unit is waiting for driver to choose a Start Finish location Looking for Start Finish Unit is waiting for vehicle to cross Start Finish Line Erase Start Finish Erases Start Finish for chosen track Autocross Rally Enters auto launch mode with separate finish line Select to Stage User presses select on starting line Ready to Launch Timing starts automatically when vehicle launches Erase Start Finish Erases Start Finish for chosen track Segment Timing Enters segment timing mode with separate start and finish Choose Start Unit is waiting for driver to choose a Start location Looking for Start Unit is waiting for vehicle to cross Start Line Erase Start Finish Erases Start amp Finish for chosen track Drive Enters data recording mode with directional indicators Tach Speedo Enters data recording mode with tach and speedometer onscreen Gauges Enters data recording mode with analog digital rpm gauges onscreen G Forces Enters data recording mode with G meter onscreen Gs amp Location Enters data recording mode Shows x y G forces GPS precision lt 250 good date and time GPS location in lat lon heading speed temperature and of satellites in use gt 5 good Inputs Enters data recording mode with ana
64. e together in time For realignment you want to decouple the data and video so you can position each independently If you select Data the vehicle will move around the track map without realigning the video Conversely if you select Video the slider controls will reposition the video only NOTE In most cases when synching data and video you should select either All Laps or the first few laps including the incomplete lap at the beginning 1i so you have a reference point TIP You can use the track map the Acceleration and Braking lights on the dashboard and the vs Time graphs to help you find common reference points in the video and data You can even COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 60 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 create your own synch point by hitting the brake hard and waving your hand in front of the camera General Sync Technique The time slider only represents the timeframe of the data recording so it is generally best to choose a video reference first Select Setup All Laps Select the Video video setting and position the video to a known location such as the Start Finish line or the start of a turn Select the Data video setting and then position the data to the same place on the same lap Select Both and play the video Watch the track position and the dashboard for G forces and compare them to turn in braking points and shift points Once you are close u
65. eatures such as the dashboard graphs and maps are active and will play along with the video The position slider control can be used to move the vehicle to any position on the track and the video will be positioned to that place as well You can even open a simulated gauge window over the video showing track location G meter tachometer and speedometer brake and acceleration rev limiter gear selection lap timer and lap counter The data and video can be played in normal speed fast forward slow motion and frame by frame These are controlled by the VCR style controls at the bottom of the screen y a Tagara cmp smsl glenn sat race f r Edit View Tools Video Window A Dash Board Comparison Mode seo O J x A Glenn CHN 0007 Write Video Mide Dan Settings Open LD x Driver Glenn EMA 03 29 08 14 52 07 i x Fie CMP SMET Glenn 7 20Hz o a Lap Lap Tene Total Tine Lao Dist tp Total Di deit seg G Gen 2 302 22 NI 23321 420 yu 3 02 202 H Track Map CMP Segment Toots o x 2 39 261 ro mmm MN ez E d Ce Paz GB By Tir VOTE If 120 gt T r r T T T 1 T 1 T T 1 T 3 ra pue A d i j n j f i A n 3 z gt k A JW A VI A V A V Y y A j j f I s 60 fi i A A W l 1 W IT f UN AU y d IA Wl d dl l laj al uy f Wu f y ij U f
66. ed on the track centerline F Car Facts DriverA Car Facts Car Info Car Name Miata Weight 2300 The Car Facts window shows Cylinders 4 information about the vehicle that Rev Warning 6000 Rey Limit 7000 is associated with the recorded information You can open a Car Facts window for each vehicle in an analysis E Track Facts Watkins Glen Qu Track Name Watkins Glen Start Finish Coordinates Start LAT 425341095 Start LON 76 9288599 Start Heading 2 Eleyation MIN 1495 ft MAX 1640 ft AT SIF 1588 ft Length Driving Line 3 40 miles Figure 32 Track Facts JOE This window is intended to allow I At Enabled Water Temp 70000 220000 200 000 you to have a historical record of how the vehicle was set up in order to duplicate that in the future or to clone another Traqmate for a similar vehicle Tires Differential Gears This includes the scaling and Urd See ai naming values for the analog Gear Ratio 314 inputs and digital inputs and the Gear2 Ratio 1 89 gearing information Gear 3 Ratio en io 0 81 Other information shown includes the Rev Warning and Limits and the Number of Cylinders This is the information required for the RPM input Figure 33 Car Facts COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 42 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 G vs Time The G vs Time Graphs Lateral and Accel Braking are just like
67. er s Friction Circle will have a visible hole in the center showing that the maximum grip of the car is being used at all times When playing back in real time you can see the cursor go around the outside of the triangle during transitions from braking to turning and back To determine how much of the performance of the car is being utilized do a skidpad test as described in the vehicle performance section below Figure 65 Friction Circle Comparison COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEINS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 77 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Graphing Multiple Data Elements Stacked Graphs With Traqview all the items on the graph are synchronized as you play back one or more laps Use the Setup button on the dashboard to add elements to the common scale distance or time graphs and then play it back to see the relationship between the various elements being monitored As you configure Analog and Digital points in Traqview they are added to the available items in Setup by name In this graph RPM has been collected using the TraqData input device In this analysis you can see the brakes applied before the turns you can see the RPM peak at the redline shift points in both the track map and Accel Braking graphs and the RPM drop after a shift g Traqview Barber SM 41 Glenn 5 tqm File Edit View Tools Window Help JaN k AQ AN AO Brake and Turn Zones Map Glenn Driver Glenn SH 41 07 06
68. g playback you can see the transitions lt is useful to picture the car from overhead as in the diagram and think of the cursor as the top of the driver s helmet Acceleration S Friction Circle Burt AE Brakin ri g e i ho K Z Sustained Unused ei Levels Grip Xx A 8 Te O Left Loading KC e Right Turns J L f 7 Bn Se DR d 1 IF a D K ER Kl Peak A TT Ti OO AAA AS d r A i e 3 ER Ai j a i 7 S ke Right Loadin J rsor Movesl Left Turns h Vehicle f lotion Acceleration Figure 39 Friction Circle Graph Note that the Friction Circle shows peak loads A tire near maximum grip level is constantly gripping and releasing the pavement In addition a hard turn in will generate instantaneous loads that are not sustainable The extremely sensitive accelerometers will pick this up creating peaks in the data While these are real the actual sustained level of grip that can be measured on a skidpad is somewhat lower COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 47 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Braking and Acceleration Zones The Brake and Turn Zone Map shows the forward reverse and lateral forces acting on the vehicle and where they occur on the track This map will show what a driver is actually doing on the track All actions are color coded Braking is red Acceleration is green Coasting is black Left Turns are ye
69. gnal source For original Traqlach and either TraqData input modules run a wire to the module and terminate it securely in the screwdown terminal labeled RPM For black case TraqTach and TraqSync modules connect the tach signal to the TraqSync blue wire using the supplied crimpless connector Plug the input module into the Traqmate Sensor Unit lf you are operating Traqmate on vehicle power there is only one connection required If you are operating on battery power not recommended for TraqTach or TraqData you must connect the terminal labeled GND to vehicle ground or ground the Traqmate Sensor Unit case Refer to the section of this manual entitled Traqview Analysis and Configuration to set up Traqmate so that the proper RPM is displayed on the unit and in Traqview COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 65 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Hooking Up Data Inputs and Outputs Traqmate can deliver amazing results with just the internal GPS and accelerometers but sometimes you want to monitor other external points in the car such as air fuel mixture for tuning the vehicle or perhaps steering angle to better evaluate driver and setup For this purpose Track Systems offers the TraqData analog and digital input device There are two versions of this device TraqData and TraqData ll This section applies to both units unless explicitly specified ee ee POPPA Mien Tra
70. graph along with the track map For an accurate selection it is best to select when the car is going straight and the clutch is fully engaged Select all the gears click Apply to update the session data The gearing information may be stored with the data in an analysis tqs file Track Map CMP Segment Tools _ x Session Glenn v amp Align Sessions Trim Sessions Swap xis TimeZone Gears A Dash Board Comparison Mode setup x Enter Tire Size and Final Drive Ratios Driver Glenn SM41 03 29 08 14 59 07 E4 Auto Select Ist 2nd 3rd 4th Sth 6th 7th Sth File CMP SM41 Glenn 7 20 l o Lap Lap Time Total Time Lap Dist ft Total Dist ft Seg Gear 10 1 52170 0 55 731 0 55 731 6128 5 6128 5 88 51 Velocity MPH Velocity MPH 60 Time s Figure 46 Setting Gears using Track Position COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 55 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 DECEINBER 4 2008 If you choose to Enter Tire Size and Final Drive Ratio you will need the tire circumference either use the tire size calculator OR measure the tire the ratio of the differential and the ratios for each of the transmission gears Often this information can be found online or through the manufacturer s booklet Click Apply to update the session data TIRE SIZE In order to determine which gear is selected in the vehicle the circumference distance around the tire
71. h There are several tools available to help you get just the right view into your data Zoom Zoom lets you magnify the graph to better see driving lines braking points and acceleration points There are two Zoom buttons Zoom In and Zoom Out When either is selected gt holding the Shift key will reverse the Zoom direction You can tell you are in Zoom mode because the cursor will change to a magnifying glass Zoom In has a magnifier while Zoom Out has a magnifier Es Track Map Road Atlanta BK On the Track Map Zoom magnifies the portion of the track that you click on On graphs Zoom just magnifies the time or distance axis horizontal direction so that you can see more detail If you need more vertical resolution stretch the window upward To exit Zoom mode click on the Pointer Menu bar button Pan Often if you have magnified a track map or graph your view is restricted to a small part of the overall picture To move the view without Zooming back out use the Pan tool Click on the Pan Menu bar button and the cursor will change to four arrows To move around click and hold the mouse and drag the picture in the window in the direction of the data you wish to view To exit Pan mode click on the Pointer Menu bar button Auto Pan If you want to play back vehicles moving on the track or a graph while Zoomed in click on the Auto Pan button to activate Auto Pan mode You can tell you are in A
72. h to add a second camera angle you will need a ChaseCam SS1000 Split screen Processor This unit will combine two camera inputs as either a Split Screen or a Picture in Picture The SS1000 operates all the time and its video output goes to the video input on the ChaseCam PDR100 recorder To operate make sure the ChaseCam SS1000 has power It is always on when power is applied so you may wish to connect it to a switched power source to avoid draining the vehicle battery NOTE Do not power the SS1000 from the PDR100 output connection damage to the PDR100 will result ChaseCam ChaseCam SS1000 PDR100 ET Vehicle 12V E 3A 2AG Fuse 20 AWG or larger wire Vehicle GND Figure 61 Adding a Second Camera ChaseCam PDR100 amp SS1000 COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 73 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Using Traqmate for Analysis This section will serve as a tutorial for using the Traqmate Data Acquisition System for analysis of drivers and vehicles There are many ways to use the data and these are only a few methods lt is always best to experiment to find the specific areas of interest for your situation Driver Comparison When comparing drivers it is best to record laps in the same vehicle or at least very similar vehicles Otherwise the performance capabilities of the vehicle can mask the differences in the drivers In addition driving styles differ between
73. he Segment Icon bent arrow onto the track near where you want the Segment separator You can also use the Playback Controls to position the Reference Vehicle and press the Create Segment Button The Auto Create Segments button will create segments around the track for use in the Theoretical Best Lap calculation You can drag the segments around to best suit your needs If the Highlight Segments option is selected and segments are defined each segment is shown in a pastel color This color coordinates with a header on the Distance Graph The Track Map axis coordinates are in Feet or Meters CS Track Map Watkins Glen EA aia E Auto Create Segments Create Segment Delete Segment P Figure 31 Track Map COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 4H TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 DECEINBER 4 2008 Track Facts The Track Facts window shows some interesting information about the current track This works for both closed circuits circle track and road racing and open circuits rally and autocross This is a great way to get the Start Finish coordinates from previously recorded data in order to enter it into a Traqmate before returning to that track It also shows the Elevation changes over the track the elevation at the Start and Finish and the Track Length Note that the length is the driving line which is generally quite close to the published track length which is usually measur
74. he Traqmate and ChaseCam compact flash card to the computer Upload the Traqmate data and open it in TraqStudio Plug your CF card into a USB reader on your PC Select the video graph option in Setup and tell it where your video is located Compact Flash drive and folder You will see the track map with your car positioned at the Start Finish The video will appear in a window also positioned at the Start Finish Hit play and the video and data play together in a resizable window with audio You can drag the slider forward and back to position the track position graphs and video Manual Synchronization If for some reason you would like to fine tune the synchronization or if you are using TraqStudio with a camera other than ChaseCam you will need to use the Video Settings controls But first you need to get video on your computer If you are using a mini DV or other tape camera you can use Microsoft Movie Maker or software that came with your camera to capture the video onto your computer hard disk The Video Settings pop up menu is activated with the Settings button on the top of the video frame Video Settings gives you the ability to align the data The radio buttons allow you to shift control of the navigation controls from the data to the video and then lock together for both Normal operation is Both When you drag the slider press Play single step with gt gt or press 10 or 10 the data and video will both mov
75. he world We at Track Systems are continually improving Traqmate and Traqview by adding additional innovative features that are available to download so make sure you check traqmate com frequently for the latest software The 2 00 release level was created with input from our thousands of customers Suggestions such as predictive lap timing theoretical best lap calculations automatic segments time differential graph graph filtering and even video integration were all based on direct feedback from our customers We have continued that with the 2 10 and 2 15 releases We have added video writing capability with the new TragStudio program made data and video synchronization even easier with the TraqSync ChaseCam 4 wire Interface Module and kicked predictive lap timing up a notch by storing the sector information between sessions Traqview can now calculate the gear you are using horsepower and torque and the graphs are improved We also added car and driver notes so you can record information about your session for use later And Traqview and TraqStudio are now Vista 64 bit compatible We added a new mode to Traqmate Complete called Segment Timing that can be used for rolling start timing or detailed sector analysis on the track Traqmate Basic can now start and stop itself so you never miss a session And as usual there are many hidden improvements to make the unit work even better Thanks for helping us keep Traqmate on the cutting edge
76. hown here offered as a separate accessory from Track Systems The mounting tray can be attached permanently to the vehicle and by placing Velcro on the SU enclosure and the mounting tray the SU is securely fastened while at the same time being easily removable Once the mounting tray is aligned in the vehicle the SU can be easily placed in the mounting tray and the alignment is set Another method for mounting the SU is to apply Velcro directly to the SU and the mating piece directly to the vehicle Care should be taken when placing the SU on the Velcro that it is properly aligned in the vehicle and that the SU is securely attached Traqmate Basic Installation If the SU is going to be used in a configuration without the DU Traqmate Basic it is desirable to have access to the SU for downloading the data once it has been stored Similarly if a laptop is going to be used to download the stored data without removing the SU the unit should be placed in a convenient and accessible location In the case where the SU will be removed to download the data the mounting should take into account replacing the SU in a secure and aligned manner Traqmate Complete Installation If the SU is going to be connected to a DU the mounting of the SU is not as critical with respect to operator access In this configuration the DU stores the data and is the focal point for downloading to a PC GPS Antenna Placement and Installation The supplied GPS ante
77. iary port a GPS port and a power port PWR Power Port Plug in the cigarette lighter power adapter Plug in the power cable from the car battery power Plug in the battery pack power cable Plug in the AC adapter power cable GPS GPS Antenna Port e Plug in the GPS antenna AUX Auxiliary Port e Auxiliary connector port for digital analog and RPM sensors using the TraqData TraqData ll TraqTach or TraqSync units COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace IS TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 O upper COM o Traqmate Complete P oo O com GPS System Description Traqmate Complete builds on the Traqmate Basic simplicity to add immediate feedback to the driver in the form of lap times and other information on a Display Unit DU It also provides more visibility and control of the collected data and useful tools for vehicle performance tuning The DU provides complete control capability allowing the Sensor Unit to be remotely mounted Data is stored inside the Display Unit and can be extracted using the mini USB port on the end of the unit Controls Backlight Menu Indicates Top of Menu List Main Menu Record Data lt E a mini USB Change Settings f Port 4 GPS Data acQuiSiTion _A Indicates More Choices Below Menu Choices Connection to Screen Sensor Unit Figure 8 Display Unit Controls The DU contains six buttons a graphical
78. ind Drag Ed p Coefficient of Drag Cd x Frontal Area m 2 Tire Friction Crr 1 Falling Resistance 0 514 Differential Honda Insight Step 3 0 012 Gear Wheel Ratio Street Tire Smooth Road 1 183 ld Car Notes 1 43 5 58 shock settings 1 17 4 56 Front 4 bounce 3 rebound 1 00 3 30 Rear 3 bounce 3 rebound 0 00 0 00 0 00 0 00 Back 17 Trans Track Notes Good overall grip Slippy in Turn 5 Forms Car Setup Driver Info Options Cese Jas Figure 29 Car Setup Screen Playback Controls To control the action of either data vehicle s going around track and or video use the VCR style Playback Controls found at the bottom of the screen Using these you can jump to the beginning or end of the selected laps jump forward or backward 10 seconds play at normal reverse fast or slow speeds and single step the data and or video In TraqStudio you may mute the audio and control the volume You may also use these controls to create segments or reset the Start Finish line Goes back one Toggles between video frame or Play and Pause D t Jumps data data sample Mode Hold Shift ee Mutes Audio and video to Decreases key to Play in Jumps data and and data to during Video beginning playback speed Reverse video to end any location Playback J Creates a Repositions
79. ion EE 14 GPS ANTENNA PLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION 14 CONNECTING A SENSOR UNIT TO A DISPLACUN Ti aaa 14 POWER CONE I ND ease buede TT 15 Cigarene eege EE 15 TraqPaq Rechargeable Li ion Battery Hack 15 Permanent Wiring Harness Installation 000n0000naa0ananaannnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnnnnrnnnnrnnnnrnnnnrnnnerrrnnnnne 15 TIAGAC PFU SN eee 16 TRAGMATE DISPLAY UNIT INSTALLATION san need A id snr bee 16 MOUNT 16 come ble SAT aar 17 TRAOMATE BASIO uer 18 SY STEW DESCRIP HON Sut SS a neces 18 CONTROLO vs 18 PWR REC SPoner SC BUTION eee eee 18 FEED BOM DEN Sa 18 COM COMMUNRICQHONS POT salsa ettall dte avant Saras ei is 18 PEPE Ne 18 GPS GPRS Arena Por eco cc ease cin esas it ec hud 18 AOX AUNE OVA ses DODGE 18 TRAGMATE COMPLETE ha 19 NVF NN 19 CONTROL unnsette a di ata 19 ON FP SNB 19 Tr aqmate LOGO Backlight BUON EE 19 Select Button Executes Menu Funchons traver ner n narr are ntn sner nnrrnrrnsnnsnnennennnsenee 19 Back B utton Exits MENU FUNCIONS ti a ita iden went sake 19 BIN 19 POT BIN EN 19 ME 20 DISPLAY UNI TICON Vee EG 22 FEATURES a 22 EaD A NN 22 Autocross A RAN MOOS Sen ee 25 UN e AAA EE 26 Using Tor Closed Creu Feedback GER 26 TRAQVIEW TRAQSTUDIO ANALYSIS AND CONFIGURATION PROGRAM essnvavnnvnvnnnnvnnnnvnnnnvnvnnvnvnnvnvansnve 27 TRAQUIEW SCREEN LAYOUT nui id did dci 27 TOOLBAR BUTTONS AND CONTROLS ara dd sabel dido 27 MN UK OPTION ER EE ER od ts EN Lee ere ae etree 28 COPYRIGHT 2005
80. itary forces around the globe However GPS has an even broader civilian commercial application To meet these needs GPS offers two levels of service one for civilian access and the second encrypted for exclusive military use The GPS signals are available to an unlimited number of users simultaneously and there is no charge for using the GPS Satellites How Does GPS Work The basis of GPS technology is precise time and position information Using atomic clocks and location data each satellite continuously broadcasts the time and its position A GPS receiver receives these signals listening to three or more satellites at once to determine the users position on earth How Accurate is GPS Traqmate is equipped with a form of differential GPS known as WAAS A WAAS capable receiver can give you a position accuracy of better than three meters 10 feet in absolute terms over a large span of time In product testing on racetracks which typically have a good view of the sky recordings done close together in time were shown to be repeatable to under one meter accuracy Under normal conditions the GPS signal will provide a civilian user an accuracy of better than 15 meters 50 feet However using a technique called differential GPS DGPS the user can increase the overall accuracy of the GPS receiver to approximately 1 3 meters With DGPS one GPS receiver unit is placed in a known location and the position information from that receiver is use
81. l position These are recorded alongside the position and force data for easy graphing Four LEDs indicate power data collection mode GPS signal and data communications activity The Sensor Unit can be used standalone or in conjunction with a Display Unit in which case it is entirely remotely controlled When used alone Traqmate Basic the Sensor Unit has a single red button on the front panel for ON OFF and for entering and exiting data recording mode The Sensor Unit can be customized using the Traqview Analysis Program You can enter Drivers Tracks and Vehicles and all data is date and time stamped so there is never any confusion In addition Traqview lets you customize the unit with your name and contact information in case it is lost or stolen Display Unit The Display Unit DU is a major leap in low cost data acquisition providing in car lap timing without a need for external beacons The graphical and menu driven user interface makes data collection easy and fun Even more innovative the DU is a USB powered data storage device Unclip it from your car and plug it into your PC s USB port The Display Unit powers up and transfers your data right into Traqview where your sessions are listed by Driver Track and Vehicle The DU has a backlit bitmapped screen for easy reading day or night The membrane switch has large buttons so it can be accessed with gloves and is resistant to moisture dirt and grease Mount it anywhere
82. lete The Traqmate Complete package consists of a Sensor Unit SU a Display Unit DU GPS antenna USB cable SU DU DIN connection cable power cable carrying box and compact data disc containing the Traqview Analysis Software and User Manual DIN Extension Cable Cigarette Lighter GPS Antenna Power Adapter Figure 1 Traqmate System Components Accessories Accessories include a TraqPaq Li ion battery pack and charger optional power connections Display Unit mounting brackets TraqData analog digital RPM input device TragTach RPM input device Li ion Rechargeable and AA Alkaline TraqPaq battery packs ChaseCam video products extra antennas for convenient vehicle swapping and the SU mounting tray Ce S TraqPaq SU Mounting Tray DU Mounting TraqAC Power Permanent Power Li ion Bracket Supply Cable Pack COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace IO TRAGMATE USER manuaL V2 5 DECEIMBER 4 2008 Quick Guide Let s Collect Some Data You just bought a Traqmate Complete and you want to try it out This is as simple as it gets First install the software Put the CD in your drive and follow the directions For most users it is seamless If not refer to the more detailed instructions elsewhere in this manual Put the Traqmate on the floor of your car Plug in the cigarette lighter cable Plug the DIN extension between the Display Unit DU and Sensor Unit SU Screw the GPS antenna into
83. llow Right Turns are blue Combinations of turning and braking or acceleration produce mixed colors as shown in the chart You can enable or disable either Braking Acceleration Zones or Turn Zones or both You can also adjust the thresholds for determining what is acceleration vs coasting for example This can often reveal more detail such as where a driver is still accelerating but not full throttle or where a car is scrubbing speed Enabling only Braking Acceleration will reveal areas of coasting transition time from brake to throttle and back and shift points are shown as small black marks Enabling the Turn Zones only will show turn in and turn out points Tentative or fuzzy transition from straight to turn in can reveal vehicle understeer Enabling both Braking Acceleration Zones and Turn Zones will reveal techniques such as lifting in a turn to orient the vehicle or trail braking F Brake Zone Map Peter IF Brake Zone Map Frank fa ax Feathering Flat Throug Through Corner Corner Slower Transition te Transition t Brakes Brakes Brake Tap CD ED Fast to Turn Car EJ Brake Turn Thresholds Braking Acceleration Brake Zone 0 20 om Left Turn Right Turn Turn Zone 0 20 0 20 IT O Brake Acceleration Ri Turn Left Turn Brake amp Rt Tum Brake amp Left Turn Accel amp Rt Turn anno Tun Controls to adjust thresholds for braking and acceleration Figure 40
84. log digital inputs and RPM onscreen View Sessions List of Recorded Sessions View Laps Steps through recorded lap times Erase Data Erases selected session Session Detail Information about the selected session Displays driver car track session memory usage start date time end date time laps recorded sampling rate and temperature at start lt continued on next page gt Note UP or DN cycles through the other screens in any of these modes COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 20 TRAGMATE USER manuaL V2 15 December 4 2008 Change Settings Driver Pick from list of drivers entered in Traqview Vehicle Pick from list of vehicles entered in Traqview Track Pick from list of tracks entered in Traqview Sampling Rate 10 Hz Selects 10 samples per second 20 Hz Selects 20 samples per second BEST ALL AROUND CHOICE 40 Hz Selects 40 samples per second Erase Sessions Erases all sessions but retains drivers vehicles tracks Pack Sessions Reclaims memory for more recording GMT Offset Changes time offset from Greenwich Mean Time Contrast Changes LCD contrast UP or DOWN Units US Standard Shows speed in MPH and distance in feet Metric Shows speed in KPH and distance in meters Lap Qualifying Settings User selectable parameters related to lap timing LapTime Hold in seconds Changes length of time laptime is held at Start Finish UP or DOWN Graph Scale Changes the scaling of th
85. longer working with 1006 E Fa Erorr Te 2005 03 07 LL SOG 00 05 541 Multi car Y in Playback Separate Start and Finish Lines ETE A E 100057 men Figure 44 Autocross Rally Mode complete laps but with sections of laps If there is data Laps connecting segments that are contained within the Start and Finish Lines it is marked in the lap list with an asterisk Generally you would not select that data for analysis This example shows a run of 16 850 seconds and another run of 15 221 seconds connected by a staging time of 21 850 seconds DriverD DriverA DriverB 1 07 500 Iw 2 0 16 850 a 0 21 850 5 1 49 028 0 15 250 COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 53 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 DECEINBER 4 2008 Session Tools Swap Axis Sometimes it is more convenient to mount a Traqmate facing in the wrong direction Swap Axis allows the data to be adjusted for the orientation of the Traqmate If data was collected with the unit pointed to rear of car swap both X and Y axes If data was collected with the unit mounted sideways in car rotate 90 degrees until data correct If unit was mounted upside down swap the Y axis If unit was upside down and pointed to rear swap the X axis You may save the new orientation as a tqs file Time Zone Tools EJ Align Sessions SWwap xls TimeZone Trim Sessi
86. mate com is your source for information support and upgrades There you will find news events forums tips ideas and new products to make your Traqmate the most valuable tool in your gear bag Exchanging Laps If you register at the Traqmate website http www traqmate com you are eligible to download other people s laps from around the world Laps are indexed by vehicle and track so you can easily find the laps you want The files YOU download are tqm files so you can open them with Traqview or use Add Driver to add them to an existing analysis Play them back using Traqview Overlay your own laps to create virtual races or do an analysis to learn other drivers techniques Top 5 Tracks Road Atlanta 59 Click on state to zoom and to view list of sessions Desert Storm Rally 2008 17 Lime Rock Park 5 your best laps at a number of Tragmate sessions avialable for each state gegen a particular track SO Files uploaded 221 others can learn from Click here to search by State and Track or find International Track Sessions you Miller Motorsports Park 5 COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 83 TRAGMATE USER manuaL V2 5 DecemBer 4 2008 Appendices Table of Figures Figure 1 Traqmate System Components c occcccooccccnoncnnccnnccnconanonnnnnncnnnnnos Figure 2 Traqmate Basic Connections oooccccccoccnnoconcnccnaconcnnanenonnoncnnnnnas Figure 3 Traqmate C
87. memory the graph will be blank except for a and sign until you complete a lap that can be used as a reference Using the Predictive Lap Timer If you are like many Traqmate users once you have the graph you will wonder how you did without it The real time feedback on your driving is there whenever you need it and can be used in several ways Needless to say you should concentrate on driving not the Traqmate screen but if the Display Unit is well positioned you can pick up the graph at a glance and get very useful information The most obvious use is Qualifying Mode If you are trying to put down your best lap and you get slightly held up by another car the Predictive Lap Timer will tell you if you lost too much time and should slow down and find a gap in traffic or whether you should put your head down and finish the lap In Lap Mode you can use the graph and numbers as a general reference Say you enter Turn 3 and the PLT says 0 3 If you exit Turn 3 at 0 4 you picked up some time This can be useful for trying out new lines or just working on braking less and carrying speed Sometimes there is an opportunity to have a pro driver put down a reference lap in your car With that information stored you can use the Predictive Lap Timer for real time feedback and improvement This can also work by swapping Traqmate DUs with a friend to see who is faster where Sometimes when you return to a track it is difficult getting down to th
88. ment 1 Exit Speed MaxBrake MaxAccel Max Dt Load Max Lt Load Avg Rt Accelff Avg Lt Accel 0 158249 0 206780 0 000000 GSE 39 40 J 0 230508 0 000000 1 216172 f 1 161716 0 095960 0 000000 S 39 5 0 131313 0 310169 0 000000 1 183168 39 21 Sustained as Friction Circ Jeff Lateral Acceleration Figure 68 Skidpad Analysis COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 80 TRAaAmaTe USER manuaL V2 I5 December 4 2008 Safety There is nothing fun about going off track or spinning That is why we take safety very seriously at Track Systems and we hope you do as well Please operate your Traqmate in a safe manner by ensuring that your Traqmate is securely fastened in the vehicle and that you only look at the DU screen or SU front panel when you are in a position to do so That said occasionally accidents happen The unpredictability of high performance driving is one of the things that make it so thrilling When the unpredictable happens to you Traqmate can help you learn what happened so that you can correct a mistake or be prepared for a similar situation in the future For example look at this comparison of a good lap in red with an unsuccessful lap in blue same car same driver lt is easy to see what happened the car was offline and going too fast which resulted in the vehicle leaving the track SM Velocity Vs Distance Higher Entrance Speed 4000 4500 5500 2000 7500 Distance feet F
89. mp Rt Tum that shows the driver was O Brake amp Left Tum f B Accel 4 Rt Turn braking and turning right at Accel amp Left Turn the same time i e trail Coasting braking Similarly Orange indicates trail braking into a left turn Chartreuse and Turquoise show turning while accelerating which can reveal where the throttle is applied during a turn Experiment with the thresholds to reveal even more information Figure 41 Turn Zone Map COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 419 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Segment Analysis One of the most powerful features of Traqview is Segment Analysis This allows you to compare two small sections of the track on several laps This is especially useful for comparing two drivers who might take different approaches to a corner or for doing a before after comparison of a new technique or driving line Segment separators are used to divide the track up into segments Starting with Traqview V2 0 segments are contiguous the next segment always begins where the previous segment ends Older analysis files can be imported but some adjustment may be necessary Traqview has a default Segment All that is the entire lap To look at a particular section of the track you must create one or more segments Click the Segment Tools button on the upper frame of the Track Map window to pop up the Segments tool menu Drag the Segment Icon bent
90. nd acceleration points between cars and drivers Graph data vs time and distance Share Your Toys Loan your Traqmate to a friend or loan your car to a faster driver Then compare their laps against your own Even two drivers with equal laptimes can both learn from one another Rugged Traqmate was designed to withstand the tough environment of a race car to give you years of service Grow Want even more information Add sensors for digital analog and tachometer inputs It Gets Better Traqmate s heart is a very powerful microprocessor so new features and functionality will be made available over time Download new software from traqmate com reprogram the unit and you are good to go COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 7 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Traqmate System Components The Traqmate System has three main components the Sensor Unit SU contains the sensitive electronics to measure location and G forces The Display Unit DU contains a graphical display for viewing laptimes as they happen The final component is Traqview the innovative Windows software that allows you to view your performance in many different ways Sensor Unit In addition to the GPS receiver to measure position and the accelerometers to measure forces the Sensor Unit has digital analog and frequency inputs for measuring individual aspects of vehicle performance such as RPM or steering whee
91. nna has a magnetic mount which allows a variety of mounting options to the metal body of the vehicle In the case where the desired location is not metal double stick tape is a viable option for mounting the antenna The placement of the antenna can have a great effect on the performance of the data collection system Ideally the antenna should be placed on the highest part of the exterior of the vehicle Placing the antenna inside the vehicle can cause blind spots where the antenna is not able to see as many of the GPS satellites that may be available to it The system works best when the antenna has the least restricted view of the sky Once a location has been determined for the antenna placement the wire connecting the antenna and the SU should be routed in a manner such that it is not placed under stress and the wire will not be exposed to frequent bending or crimping After routing the wire to the SU connect the antenna to the SU by screwing the antenna wire to the GPS connector indicated on the end panel of the SU Connecting a Sensor Unit to a Display Unit With Traqmate Complete a or 12 DIN to DIN connection cable is provided This is a standard male to male cable which allows a great deal of flexibility in the placement of the SU and DU The cable should be routed to be securely protected from damage during normal vehicle operation COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe I4 TRAGMATE USE
92. nr 83 EXCHANGING LAPS de E iii 83 APPENDICES ane docuetcaudeoauss Couaeunsucveusuauecs 84 TABLE OF FIGURES Se 84 O EIA Ee 86 AMAS BES 86 NK 6 151 00100 EEE EEE O ENDEN TR A SERENA Er EEE EAS 86 WARRANTY let ug e CEET 86 E A kta tio ie 87 ETP SPR 88 GPS FHrequenty Asked QUESTIONS valen iaa 89 COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 5 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Welcome to Team Traqmate Thank you for purchasing the Traqmate System the powerful but easy to use Data Acquisition System You will be amazed at the depth of information available without modifying your vehicle or learning to decipher complicated data tables Traqmate was designed by racers and is great for getting the first or last second out of your lap times It is also great for the track day enthusiast who wants to record their day play it back with their video analyze their performance to get the most out of their car and do a little bench racing with their friends With the addition of this small device to your track bag you will be able to better tune car and driver for maximum performance While it is very easy to learn please take a moment to read this manual so you can discover all the capabilities and get the most out your Traqmate As a Traqmate owner you really are a member of Team Traqmate Use the traqmate com website to Share and Compare trading laps with thousands of other Traqmate enthusiasts around t
93. ns including default file path units and startup screens Video TraqStudio Only Only Appears When Video Window is Open Open Video File used to choose another video file Settings opens closes video settings pop up menu for synchronization Show Dash causes the video dashboard with gauges to appear disappear Write Video causes the video writing wizard to appear to select output options Window Close All closes all windows Window List choose a window to display on top Help About Traqview displays Traqview version information and link to Traqmate website COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 28 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 General Traqview Options TraqView Options EN Options General Path To Session amp Analysis Files C Documents and Settings Glenn Desktop VideoD emos Autox Vegas od Path To Video Files C Documents and Settings Glenn My Documents Track Systems Data Captures amp Analysis e Path To Tragmate Firmware Files C KeilyTraqmatet132microtBootstrapperyFirmware Release 2 00 Ea Show Splash At Startup _ Show Startup Menu _ Units US Feet MPH vi Continuous Play Track Map Highlight Segments Plot Lines Brake Turn Zone Plot Lines Cancel Figure 19 General Traqview Options Traqview can be tailored to your individual needs through the Tools Options menu This menu screen will allow you to change the default path to your Tra
94. ntry and Exit Elevations for each segment In this example we learn that the front straight at Road Atlanta Segment 1 drops by 28 feet in elevation COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 45 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 g By Distance Elevation Feet Elevation Feet 6000 8000 Distance Feet Al j Segment 1 Segment 2 Segment 3 Segment 4 Segment 5 Segment 6 Segment 7 Segment 8 Scoreboard Driver Vehicle Lap Awa Accel 4vq Rt Load Awa Lt Load Entry Elevation Exit Elevation Min Elevation Max Elevatiion Entry Radius Exit Radius Min Radius Max Radius Min HP Max HP Glenn Lotus Ele 3 0 103783 0 036375 0 365785 941 60 912 07 912 07 941 60 1934 83 863 46 5742 81 5575 10 16 90 90 72 Figure 37 Elevation Graph Track Turn Radius Another aspect of track analysis is the radius of the turns and any changes in radius within the turn Increasing radius turns allow the vehicle to accelerate through the turn while decreasing radius turns allow a faster entry and patience on the throttle Subtle changes in radius are not always apparent from the driver seat until you run out of asphalt Traqmate uses accelerometer technology to constantly monitor the direction of the vehicle and the tightness of the turns This can be especially useful to overlay two drivers to compare the approaches to a turn or a sequence of turns It can reveal if a driver is pinching off a turn or turning in too earl
95. o open together You can also delete session and analysis files by selecting one or more and pressing the Delete button Deleted files are transferred to the Windows Recycle Bin so they can be recovered if accidentally removed Saving Files Traqview can only save tqs files If you open a tqm file it becomes part of an analysis and is saved as a new tqs file Adding Drivers Adding a driver is the equivalent of opening another tqm file to add to an analysis To compare separate laps in the same session add it twice Exporting Graph Images and Segment Analysis Table You can export graph or track images as JPEG TIFF or GIF files and then view or print them using a graphics program such as Windows Picture Viewer You can export a Segment Analysis table as a CSV comma separated variables text file for use in a spreadsheet This includes lap times lap numbers and many performance measurements Exporting Data Files You can export the raw data in a CSV comma separated variables text file for use in a spreadsheet or for importation into the TrackVision video integration software COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 30 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Viewing Options Traqview allows you to create many views of your data at one time You can watch the cars go around the track see the G forces in action on the Friction Circle and track the speed on the Velocity vs Distance Grap
96. omplete Connections n0nnnonnenennnennnnnnnsnrnnni Figure 4 Permanent Wiring HarnesSS nannnennnennenenenennesnnrnrnreenrnrreenne Figure 5 DU Gauge Cluster Mount Figure 6 DU Console Mount Figure 7 Sensor Unit Front and Rear Hanel Figure 8 Display Unit Control Figure 9 DU ChaseCam Status ICONS nnnnannnaannnnennnnennnenrnnnnrnrresrnennne Figure 10 Lap TING ica ica Figure 11 Acquiring GPS Gcreen Figure 12 Recording a Start Finish Locaton Figure 13 Searching for Start Finish Une Figure 14 Lap Qualifying Timer Screen Figure 15 Autocross Rally Stage Screen ocooooccccococcnnccnncnconanonnononcnnnnnas Figure 16 Autocross Rally Launch Gcreen Figure 17 Traqview Screen Layout n nnnnnennnnennnenennnnsnnnennrnnsnrresenennne Figure 104 100 Bar BURONS E Figure 19 General Traqview Options ccccoccccocccccccnncconcncconcnccononononononos Figure 20 File Open Gcreen Figure 21 DIN Serial Adapter Cable nnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnsennee Figure 22 Traqmate Comm Settings n nnnnnannnennnnnennenennnennnennenrnnnnneen Figure 23 Unit Info Screen aid Figure 24 User Data Gcreen Figure 25 10 Data STEN Figure 26 Session Upload Gcreen Foure 27 DASNDOA vrede Figure 28 Track Map Graph and Form Setup a nnnannnannnnnnnennnnnnnnnnnnni Figure 29 Car Setup SCENE ele i ARE Figure 30 gt Playback Controls aora lc late FIQUEG a Mack
97. ons ear Swaps Axis Rotate 90 Degrees Sometimes the user forgets to set the time zone in the Traqmate so that recorded data shows up with the wrong time This can be corrected for each driver using the Time Zone utility This is very useful when replaying a race see Race Replay Mode where one of the drivers has a different time zone setting Align Sessions Occasionally when you compare two sessions that were recorded some time apart the track maps will not align perfectly This is due to the slow drift of GPS over time or possibly due to different antenna placements on the vehicles Session align allows the path for the selected session to be adjusted to bring it back into perfect alignment Choose a driver and use the arrow keys to move the path in the desired direction The path is moved by the number of feet specified in the field between the arrow keys You may save the realigned analysis as a tqs file Trim Sessions Trim allows unnecessary data at the beginning or end of a session to be trimmed To remove data at the beginning of the session first move the position of the car using the slider and forward reverse arrows to the desired starting point and click Trim Start To remove data at the end of the session move the position of the car to the desired ending point and click Trim End To restore all the vehicle data click Undo You may save the trimmed data set as a tqs file Tools
98. or example by adding the same session twice If for example you select Lap 11 as the best lap for Driver A and Lap 26 as the best lap for Driver B and assign both to the Track Map and click OK you will see both drivers queued up at the Start Finish Line on the track You can then use the Playback Controls to race the cars on that single lap or to follow their progress on one of the available graphs Setup Filter All Frank Peter Alan a Frank Peter Alan Track Map Rg Ei Laps Brake and Turn Zones Map ES PS m Friction Circle Mi SS PS MA i 2 13 600 Segment Analysis Wi SS PS MA 19 2 23 600 Video nn hh i 2 20 950 velocity Ys Distance Medium Y SC on er 2 16 000 AccelfBraking Gs Vs Distance High E nm m m 2 14 150 Lateral Gs Vs Distance High TI EN 5 Nr m 2 14 600 HP Vs Distance tao em nm F 2 12 900 Turn Radius Ys Distance High SS MN iz a NE UN yl Elevation Ys Distance High Je En E 2 11 850 Gear Ys Distance Di DD om Ll 2 15 200 TimeGap Ys Distance S Enh hh H 2 14 700 Velocity Ys Time Medium SS MM m 29 2 16 850 AccelfBraking Gs Vs Time ERE hm i 30 2 16 400 Lateral Gs Vs Tme High gt Rss PS m WE 11 02 350 HP Ys Time Low EE m TBL 2 09 450 Elevation Ys Time High E MN i MN UN Turn Radius Ve Time High Io a ES Haar Me Timna im HE E MN O Mn plions Farms Car Setup Driver Info 0 I Cana Apply Figure 28 Track Map Gr
99. or meters Min Radius Smallest curve radius in segment feet or meters Max Radius Largest curve radius in segment feet or meters Min HP Lowest calculated horsepower in segment BHP Max HP Highest calculated horsepower in segment BHP Avg HP Average horsepower across segment BHP Min Torque Lowest calculated torque in segment lb ft or N m Max Torque Highest calculated torque in segment lb ft or N m Avg Torque Average calculated torque across segment lb ft or N m COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 5I TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Segment Analysis Scoreboard The last tab on the Segment Analysis window is Scoreboard This is very useful if you have several racers that you are comparing It will show you at a glance who has the fastest segment times all over the track This is similar to the on screen scoreboards used by racing announcers while calling qualifying or races Raikkonen just set the fastest time in Sector 2 You can sort by any of the segments by clicking on the column heading to show the fastest or slowest segment times for all the drivers In this example Segment 7 has been selected and sorted fastest to slowest This is indicated by the upward arrow on the 7 column heading Segment Analysis Atlanta JOE All Segment 1 Segment 2 Segment 3 Segment 4 Segment 5 Segment 6 Segment Segment 8
100. position Selecting the Tach Signal First you must find a signal that pulses at least once per engine revolution You will need to attach a wire to this signal using either a wire tap or a hard contact such as a spade lug If you use a wire tap take special care not to cut the source wire There are several places where a signal may be located on your car TraqTach gt TraqData Connection Wire Figure 53 Connecting to Ignition Coil Figure 52 Tapping ECU Signal COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 641 TRAGMATE USER manuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 e If using an MSD or similar capacitive discharge ignition use the supplied TACH signal DO NOT CONNECT TO THE COIL Set switch to ELECTRONIC e For older vehicles generally 1976 and earlier locate the ignition coil Connect to the terminal labeled Set switch to COIL e For many modern cars there is a 5V or 12V ECU signal labeled TACH or IGN that is a single or double pulse per engine revolution Set switch to ELECTRONIC e For many vehicles you can tap the wire going to the tachometer in the instrument cluster Set switch to ELECTRONIC e For fuel injected vehicles you can use a fuel injector signal Set switch to COIL e For distributor less ignition you can use a low voltage coil on plug signal Set switch to COIL Terminating Wire at Input Device Attach a wire to your tach si
101. power and RPM Both values have been calibrated to reflect the entire driveline and should be consistent with testing done at a rolling drum dynamometer Both must be used carefully to get valid results To be valid all of these conditions must be met e Reading must be chosen at a level place on the track where the vehicle is going straight You can use the Elevation and Lateral G graphs to help choose a measurement location e Reading must be chosen on a lap where the vehicle is neither drafting nor being drafted e Wind resistance Drag x Frontal Area must be set correctly COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 44 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Tire rolling resistance must be set correctly for the type of tire and surface No head winds or tail winds Traqmate must be mounted very level in car within 02 G Driver was full throttle Engine RPM is in the appropriate range for both peak HP and or torque Once a proper lap and track location is identified it is recommended that a small segment be created around that location and the Average HP and Torque be used across that segment to get a sustained hp number Note that Peak Torque is generally not achieved at the same location as Peak HP so separate track locations may have to be chosen for each In this example peak horsepower 116 is achieved at maximum RPM but peak torque is achieved earlier in the rev range Velocity MPH wo
102. qData contains screwdown terminals for 4 Analog 2 Digital and 1 RPM connections It also contains a 5V reference line for resistive sensors TraqData ll also has a 12V power line that can be used to power a sensor up to 100mA TraqData is a convenient way to monitor external sensors for temperature pressure deflection or just about anything else However connecting electrical components requires some knowledge of voltage current and wiring If you hook up something wrong you risk damage to yourself your vehicle and your Traqmate i I O Expansion Module 7 If you do not have electrical knowledge get help from your Traqmate dealer or a friend with the proper experience Digitals Inputs Digital Inputs are straightforward Tie them to a signal that measures between OV and 0 5V in one state and between 3V and 20V in the other state An example is the brake light Tap the wire going to the brakes and attach it to either the D4 or D5 terminal OV is a logic 0 3V is a logic 1 If input is not connected it will read as a 1 You can change the definitions of the digital points to define ON and OFF using Traqview lf a ChaseCam PDR is connected D4 cannot be used as an input NEVER CONNECT A DIGITAL INPUT TO THE COIL OR OTHER HIGH VOLTAGE SOURCE Do not configure the Digitals as Outputs in Traqview if they are connected as Inputs This could damage Traqmate and or the vehicle Outputs Digital Outputs are used
103. qmate files so that sessions uploaded from the Traqmate and File Opens from your PC hard disk will begin in a known location For example if you create a Traqmate folder in your My Documents folder and then create folders for each event below that you might wish to have Traqview start looking in the My Documents Traqmate folder In order to speed access to Traqview you can use the Options menu to disable the Splash Screen at startup and the Startup Menu This screen will allow you to change the units Traqview uses for display Choices are US Standard miles feet and Metric kilometers meters The Continuous Play option will cause your data video playback to start over when it reaches the end Highlighting Segments will cause each segment to appear with a pastel color in order to easily distinguish them on the Track Map and Distance Graph For both the Track Map and Brake Turn Zone Map you may choose to connect the dots which will draw a line between data samples This can be useful when zooming in to inspect driving lines COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 29 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Files There are three types of files that Traqview uses tqm files are compressed session files that come right from the Traqmate tqs files are compressed analysis files which are saved from Traqview and tqc files are firmware update files for the Traqmate Sensor Unit and Display Unit
104. rcles indicates the PDR is ready to record This is shown when BEER R the PDR has started up successfully with a camera plugged in and a Compact Flash Y Setup card in place The unit should be in this state before attempting to record Main Menu ex The NOT READY icon broken circles AE Y Setup indicates the PDR is not ready to record This is usually due to the Compact Flash card being out of the recorder Main M e The RECORDING icon closed circles ai Record Data indicates the PDR is recording This icon will only be seen if recording is started on the Y Setup PDR manually Figure 9 DU ChaseCam Status Icons Features Lap Timing The lap timing feature measures the interval of time between passes of a chosen spot Start Finish Line It uses both location and heading to determine the exact spot to 1 10 second accuracy lt is best to set the Start Finish on the racing line and you must be heading in approximately the same direction as the reference lap for the timing to work Start Finish Valid positions for lap timing Bad heading Too far away Figure 10 Lap Timing COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 22 TRAGMATE USER manuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 The Start Finish Location is stored on the Display Unit for each track so once you enter it you should not have to enter it again unless you delete the track from memory or upgrade your DU software To u
105. re went too high The alarm state is shown on Traqmate as a reverse screen white on black and can be used to trigger a Digital Output for a light or other indicator It is shown on Traqview as a red line To save the information in the Traqmate you must click on Save User Setup COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 36 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Session Upload Screen TraqMate Interface Unit Info Sessions User Data Firmware Update Destination Path CAD ocuments and Settings Nurburgring Testing ra Get Sessions Select All Select None Duration HRS MIN S Rate Track Driver Car 05 15 2005 23 33 37 00 06 46 Motegi Nuvolari Ferrari 05 15 2005 23 40 45 00 43 15 Nurburgring Nuvolari Ferrari 05 18 2005 15 45 30 00 11 46 Le Mans Nuvolari Ferrari 06 18 2005 15 57 32 00 18 50 Nurburgring Nuvolari Ferrari 0518 2005 18 05 10 00 19 28 Nurburgring Nuvolari Ferrari Eraze Selected Sessions Download Selected Sessions Figure 26 Session Upload Screen This screen will show all the sessions that are currently stored in the Traqmate From this screen you can upload the sessions to your PC or erase them If you do not erase the sessions they will stay in the unit The Session numbers are re usable If you erase session 1 the next session will be session 1 even though you may already have a session 2 and 3 The Start date will show the date that the session was re
106. rom the vehicle socket to prevent vehicle battery drain TraqPaq Rechargeable Li ion Battery Pack The TraqPaq Rechargeable is very convenient and has the advantage of reusability The TraqPaq Rechargeable Battery Pack is capable of powering a Traqmate for 7 10 hours on a full charge If not handled properly Li ion batteries can be dangerous Traqmate Li ion packs have a protection circuit for overcharge and excessive discharge and should provide years of service under normal circumstances If the pack ever starts to overheat or swell discontinue use immediately To recharge the pack just plug it into the Traqmate Li ion charger It will recharge in approximately 2 hours at which time the LED on the charger will change from red to green Only use the Traqmate charger with Traqmate Li ion Rechargeable battery packs Never charge any other types of batteries using the Li ion charger This includes alkaline or NiCd or NiMH batteries in a non rechargeable TraqPaq Permanent Wiring Harness Installation The power cable is a 13 foot two conductor red and black zip cable that has a plug on one end and is not terminated on the other end The power plug contains a threaded nut for securing the plug to the power jack PWR on the Traqmate Sensor Unit SU The other end of the cable is intended to connect to either the automobile battery or a junction box Since the SU mounting location can vary widely trunk under seat floorboard etc the
107. ronic Integrated Blue Wire to Tach Network Cable Use Included Crimpless Connector Figure 57 TraqSync Connection to ChaseCam PDR100 Traqmate Sensor Unit ChaseCam PDR100 TraqData Il ChaseCam RJ45 Plug Le Interface Switch inside enclosure for Electronic or Coil Operation Default is Electronic Network Cable Figure 58 TraqData Il Connection to ChaseCam PDR100 COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 70 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 DECEIMBER 4 2008 TraqCam cables have been discontinued in favor of the more robust and capable TraqSync interface but the connection method is shown here in support of legacy users For a TraqTach use the ALT connection point and for the TraqData use the D4 connection point Traqmate Sensor Unit p TraqTach or ChaseCam y Tra Data PDR100 Pa ol pe e Gg A me l et RJ11 Plug D4 or D5 on TraqData ALT on TraqTach GND TraqCam Cable Figure 59 TraqCam Cable to ChaseCam PDR100 After making the physical connections you must set up a digital output on the Traqmate using Traqview as shown below This is the default for Traqmates released after V2 10 Note that you do not have to check Input Enable if you do not have any digital inputs This will maximize recording time Traqmate Unit Info Sessions User Data 10 Data Firmware Update Analogs High walts AD Analogi 0 000 at
108. s recorded Current Lap Lap Time of the Total Lap Lap Time to that point in the playback Total Time into the session Lap Distance to that point in the playback in Feet or Meters Distance of the Total Lap in Feet or Meters Segment number that the vehicle is within on the Track Map Which Gear is selected at that point Setup Screen Selecting Forms and Adding Drivers to Graphs To view a driver s information you must add them to a Form A form can be the Track Map Brake and Turn Zone Map Segment Analysis and one or more Graphs To do this click Setup on the Dashboard window bar or in the Tools Menu You will be presented the screen below The left frame shows all the eligible forms windows where the data can be presented Some drivers may have options not available to others depending on the inputs with which their Traqmate is equipped Click the corresponding square to add that driver to a form All will add all eligible drivers to a form Selecting and Viewing Laps The right frame shows each driver on a tab along the top and a list of all the laps that can be analyzed The best lap is highlighted in green All Laps will add every complete lap to the selected forms while Best will add only the fastest lap All will include all information including incomplete laps and None will remove all laps for that driver from the selected forms You can compare multiple laps for a single driver Best vs Worst Lap f
109. se the lap timing feature Select Record Data from the Main Menu and then Select Laps Bm ACQUIRING GPS SIGNAL You will see Figure 11 Acquiring GPS Screen until GPS signal is acquired If this takes more than a minute check your antenna connection and ensure that the antenna has a clear view of the sky Once Traqmate has GPS signal it will check to see if there is a Start Finish position stored for the current track If not you will see PRESS SELECT AT START FINISH Figure 12 Recording a Start Finish Location Proceed around the track until you reach the Start Finish line Make sure you cross the line the same way that you will when driving at full soeed As you reach the line press the SELECT button to record the Start Finish line and save it in permanent memory At this time the Timing Screen will appear If you have already recorded a Start Finish location for the chosen track the following screen will appear The selected track is shown on the screen LOOKING FOR START c oF Road America Figure 13 Searching for Start Finish Line This will stay onscreen until you cross the Start Finish line at which time the Lap Timer Screen will appear The difference between Lap and Qualifying Mode is that Lap mode will use stored predictive lap timing information and compare against it Qualifying mode assumes you are only interested in the current session and will not use historical inform
110. se the single step gt gt and lt lt controls to adjust as necessary Writing Videos TraqStudio has the capability to save a video with gauge overlays into an output video file This can be optimized for the video s intended use with a button press Selections are Web for posting to YouTube or other internet video hosting service DVD for burning to a DVD that can be played on a TV or PC for files that will be archived and played back on a PC Video Write is activated by the Write Video button on the top frame of the TraqStudio video window The laps that are selected in the Driver Setup window are those that will be written to the output file This includes selection of Theoretical Best Lap TBL This makes it very easy to select only your best lap to post on YouTube or to save your Theoretical Best Lap as a reference video Of course you can also save entire races autocrosses or rally stages When the Write Video button is pressed the video editor screen is displayed TragStudio CMP 5M41 Glenn 7 MPG gt Le Ga Source Session CMP SM41 Glenn Duration 152 i Start source Video L Glenn lt P Disk Images Gle ACHHN_0007 MPG Output Video L Glenn XP Disk Im SEMP SM41 Glenn 7 MPG Change Output Output Common Settings afvu FC 16 9 ep EC Video Size 6404480 4 3 Quality Lon Med High Dash Info Style High Contrast Transparency Position a SIE CMP 03 29 2008
111. segment on straight 129 MPH DE between shift points Lap Lap Time Total Time Lap Dist ft Total Dist ft Segment E 9 2 00 175 1 19 379 1 19 379 105910 10591 0 2 ul Driver Glenn Lotus XI 06 09 07 10 14 38 ES T File WIR Lotus XI Glenn 3 001 tqm 204 OG Pig ak F Lap Lap Time Total Time Lap Dist ft Total Dist ft Segment Becke H 6 2 25 823 1 19 363 1 19 363 9401 3 9401 3 1 Mas st Driver Glenn 001 SM41 05 12 07 16 00 44 CS Ben gt File WIR SM41 Glenn 9 tqm 20Hz A 3 Lap Lap Time Total Time Lap Dist ft Total Dist ft Segment GS F 9 225 113 1 19 376 1 19 376 9408 7 9408 7 1 E A g By Distance JO 1 5 T T Red car clearly strongest Accel Braking Gs Accel Braking Gs Velocity MPH Velocity MPH 11000 Distance Feet Driver Vehicle Phil Challenger 9 2007 06 08 10 43 06 1 0 117338 Glenn LotusxI 6 2007 06 09 10 27 34 018 0 01 929 Baoe i 0 00 85 66 91 05 D 000000 0 214905 MG 00290210 91 05 85 66 88 54 Glenn SM41 3 2007 05 12 16 23 35 802 250 54 0 00 0 000000 lt Figure 67 Acceleration and Braking COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 79 TRAaAmaTe USER manuaL V2 I5 December 4 2008 Lateral Gs To evaluate the outer limits of chassis adhesion the proven method is the skidpad Traqmate is an ideal tool for collecting and analyzing skidpad data Ee Track Map Segment Analysis Seg
112. splay Unit Mounting Bracket and Suction Cup Window Mount which are sold as accessories With the Display Unit Mounting Bracket the DU can be snapped quickly and securely into the mating portion of the bracket which remains permanently affixed to the vehicle Care should be taken to avoid strain on the DU cable COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace I6 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 DECEINBER 4 2008 Figure 5 DU Gauge Cluster Mount Connecting to the Sensor Unit After connecting the DU to the SU using the DIN extension cableturn the display unit on by pressing the power button The DU will briefly display the Firmware revision number of the SU and the DU If instead SU NOT CONNECTED is displayed there is no communication between the SU and DU and the system will not work for data collection You can still upload sessions and download configuration to the DU Possible Remedies Ensure SU has power Ensure SU has proper firmware Ensure DU has proper firmware If you see the message SW Mismatch Reload Figure 6 DU Console Mount Ensure DIN Extension cable is firmly plugged into both the DU and SU Ensure SU is in operable state Cycle power on SU then the firmware in the DU and SU are incompatible Reload the firmware of both the SU and DU with the latest downloads available on the traqmate com website and try again COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES
113. the SU and place it on your roof Press the leftmost round button on the DU to turn on the unit The DU should light up and display the startup screen followed by the menu Select Record Data and Drive The unit will search for GPS and lock on within a minute or so As you start moving you should see your direction the time and your speed on the display Go drive somewhere Press the rightmost red button to stop recording Turn off the Traqmate with the leftmost button Press and hold for 3 seconds Unplug the DIN cable and take your DU to your PC Plug the USB cable between the DU and PC and the DU should start up Launch Traqview and select Connect to Traqmate You should see the session that is stored on the DU listed on the Traqview screen Click Download Selected Sessions and your session will be saved on your computer Click on the open file folder at the upper left of the screen You should see the session you just saved Select it and click OK You should now see your route and the dashboard on the screen Click on the Play control at the bottom of the screen and Replay Your Day With Traqmate Data Acquisition is just that easy Enjoy COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEINS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace II TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Traqview TraqStudio Software Installation NOTE It is important to install the software and USB driver before plugging the unit into yo
114. the G vs Distance Graphs see below only they are plotted over time instead of distance Therefore it is most useful for analyzing a single vehicle since two different laps will not match up on the time scale If you select several laps they will be shown end to end so you can see a progression of the G levels obtained during a session G vs Distance The G vs Distance Graphs Lateral and Accel Braking show the G forces that are occurring at each place around the track By playing back a lap and following the vehicle icon on the Track Map and the vehicle cursor on the G vs Distance Graphs you can see exactly what happened such as a touch of the brakes or a steering correction in the corner This is a very useful graph for comparing two driving styles F By Distance JER 7 0 0915 Cursor follows car on track Segments Color ed to Track Map wm e po Q de wll SEEGER ENGE TT 5 GEET DREES a ES 1 0 1812 Turning while Accelerating Braking above Zero E cl EE a l Acceleration below Zero 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 12000 14000 Distance Feet Accel Braking Gs Accel Braking Gs Figure 34 G vs Distance Graphs Velocity vs Time The Velocity vs Time Graph is just like the Velocity vs Distance see below only it plots over time instead of distance Therefore it is most useful for analyzing a single vehicle since two different laps will not match up on the time scale If yo
115. the horizontal and vertical resolutions that best match your application If you choose a resolution higher than your source video TraqStudio will upconvert the content Quality This is the video compression level that directly affects output file size MED produces nice output with a reasonable file size Use HIGH if you want the best quality possible and LOW if you have file storage constraints Dash Info These tabs allow control of the placement look and content of the data overlay graphics Dash select dash transparency style NORMAL is Green on Black HIGH CONTRAST is Black on White and position Info enable disable text box change the text if desired and select background transparency and position COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 62 TRAGMATE USER manuaL V2 5 DECEIMBER 4 2008 Screen Features Duration of Selected Laps TragStudia CMP Race Video mpg 2 36 Smm Source Session CMP SM41 Glenn 7 Duration 1 52 r Cancel Source Video LA Glenn lt P Disk Images Gle ACHN 0007 MPG Output Video C Users Glenn DesktopSCMP Race ideo mpg Change Output Done Video Output Progress Common Settings Window 4 3hvet DvDI PC 16 9 hvet DYD PE Video Size 1400x1050 4 3 Dash Quality En gt Gauges Low Med High Dash Info Enable Edit Transparency Info Text Position 4 CMP 03 29 2008 Time To Complete 2 36 Video Frames Progress Bar Per Second
116. to signal when a pre programmed event occurs When activated they form a connection to ground Each Digital Output is an open collector signal and will normally read approximately 2 Volts when not activated lf a ChaseCam PDR is connected D4 must be left unconnected Otherwise Digital Output D4 may be used as an alarm notification for RPM or the AO Analog input D5 may be used as an alarm notification for RPM or the A1 Analog input When used as an alarm these outputs can be used to trigger a relay to an external warning light or directly drive a low current indicator such as an LED The figure below shows the connections required to connect an external light or LED to a digital output The max sink current on each digital output is 250mA If you use a relay you must have a current limiting diode for the flyback current as shown below COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 66 TRAGMATE USER manuaL V2 15 December 4 2008 12V from ee Vehicle 1N4003 Relay current limiting diode Connection to Warning Lamp or High Current Load O 12V from Vehicle Current Limiting Resistor Connection to LED or Low Current Load Figure 54 Digital Output Connections Analogs Analogs are a little trickier There are many ways they can be attached depending on the electrical characteristics of the sensor Rules 1 2 3 The resistance on the 5V reference must be greater than 4700 You must
117. tting Traqmate will run out of intermediate storage and your Predictive Lap Timing will not be accurate at the end of the lap The default MED setting is good for any lap under 5 miles in length Depending on the variability in lap times that you expect you can expand or contract the graph scale If you are working on that last tenth you might choose the 0 5 to 0 5 scale If you are running the Nurburgring you might expand the scale to 10s to 10s Once again for most applications the default setting is fine Autocross Rally Mode This mode is intended for non circuit applications with a separate Start and Finish line such as Autocross Rally stages and Hillclimbs It will set the start line automatically and the user can set the finish line When analyzed in Traqview the data will automatically appear in Separate Start Finish line Rally mode It can also be used to time an autocross Select Record Data Autocross Rally Mode on the Display Unit After GPS signal is acquired you will be presented with the Stage Screen SELECT ZA TO STAGE Figure 15 Autocross Rally Stage Screen When the vehicle is positioned on the starting line press the SELECT button to enable the launch trigger The following screen will appear Data and video recording will begin Figure 16 Autocross Rally Launch Screen When the vehicle is launched the Start location will be recorded and timing will start automatically If no Finish Line
118. types of cars good driver will have different braking turn in and acceleration points in a front wheel drive car than in a rear wheel drive car Best Lap Playback The easiest way to compare drivers is to pick their best single laps load them up on the track map and play them back Watch the entire lap and note where one driver pulls away significantly from the other Then concentrate on those areas using the other Traqview tools Best vs Worst Playback Sometimes you can see differences most readily by taking the best and worst laps of a session for a single driver This can make mistakes more apparent Add in the Theoretical Best Lap to check for consistency Velocity vs Distance Driver differences are most apparent when viewing the Velocity vs Distance graph To get an accurate picture you may need to look at several laps because you never know what happened on a single lap driver might have lifted to avoid another car or may have had the advantage of a draft from another car on a straightaway i By Distance mac Wi VK JA I J hA T l 0 5 O Accel Braking Gs Accel Braking Gs Red driver acheiving higher speed due to braking later 120 TTT Blue driver faster Why the jump in speed through this turn Can you say Bump Draft E Red driver faster P through this turn Velocity MPH co O Velocity MPH Af Blue driver ge on gas sooner wo 0 2000 4000
119. u select several laps they will be shown end to end so you can see a progression of the speeds obtained during a session Velocity vs Distance Two of the most useful graphs for comparing two or more drivers or cars are the Velocity vs Distance and Time Gap vs Distance graphs You can get an instant read on where a driver is carrying more speed through a turn which car has the best top speed at the end of a long straightaway and which car accelerates the best lt is easy to determine which trough is which turn by playing back the vehicle position on the Track Map and watching the cursor positions on the Velocity vs Distance Graph COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 43 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 g By Distance Joes 160 AQ V L Y WM Numbers show Declines are Graph Values 95 26 Inclines are 140 CH Brake Zones 7 Straightaways 120 d of AY AS H i 80 f on ka H yg o w d o are Turns 40 A A Ee o A A EEE EE A Er T T T T T T Velocity MPH y P Troughs dd T T T gt pt o SE i si I i 1 Velocity MPH When Red Driver is at higher velocity than other drivers he gains time Blue Driver is Black Driver has ech Reference Driver lowest velocity so Color coded Others are measured he loses time cursors for against him each Driver Time Gap Time Gap 0 200
120. ual dashboard Traqview has all the tools you need to optimize the performance of both car and driver For example you can display graphs like Velocity vs Distance to see who is faster in which corners and then define a sector on the map and zoom in to see braking points instantaneous velocities acceleration points and transfer speeds through a corner i 4 E 1 15 ma E kl 4 f Je ei Ki d Ze a E 2 r E 15 3 gd amp a5 35 ER 3 e a Je EK E HE For an added dimension the optional TraqStudio allows simultaneous synchronized playback of data and video Traqview is your single point of contact for everything in the Traqmate System Use it to upload data from Traqmate analyze the data configure Tracks Drivers Vehicles and optional Sensors change the Sampling Rate and even download future software and feature upgrades into your Traqmate COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 9 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Traqmate System Packages This diagram will help you identify the Traqmate Components Traqmate comes as two bundled packages Carrying Box Each includes everything you need to collect and analyze your data UNE CIME pmi Traqmate Basic The Traqmate Basic package consists of a Sensor Unit SU GPS antenna serial cable power cable carrying box and compact data disc containing the Traqview Analysis software and manual Traqmate Comp
121. uld be stripped and a crimp lug or other suitable connector applied not included The lug on the black conductor should then be connected to the negative battery terminal or chassis ground TraqAC Power Supply The TraqAC can be utilized to power the SU during periods in which the SU has been disconnected from the vehicle power and operation is still required That is the SU can be powered by the TraqAC during periods in which the SU data is being downloaded to a computer containing the Traqview software The TraqAC is attached to the SU by inserting the power plug into the power connector socket PWR on the SU Once the TraqAC has been connected to the SU it is ready to plug into the 110VAC wall outlet Traqmate Display Unit Installation Mounting It is important to mount the Display Unit so that it can be easily seen by the driver but does not interfere with the operation of the vehicle You may use the Velcro strip provided to attach the unit to your gauge cluster or center console as shown below This is a very flexible approach to mounting the DU and works well for most applications Care should be taken however such that the DU does not come loose during the anticipated operation of the vehicle The DU has been designed with the standard AMPS cellular phone mounting pattern on the back cover This allows many cellular and satellite radio mounting options to be used These include goosenecks articulated arms as well as the Di
122. ult vehicle for the next recorded session This is where you put in the number of cylinders used for the on screen tachometer the Traqview graphs and TraqStudio tach display Since tach signals vary by car and which signal you choose take your best guess and try it If the tach reads double double the number If it reads half halve the number Here are some general rules Attaching to negative side of coil enter number of cylinders Enter 0 for kart or 2 stroke Attaching to a fuel injector or coil on plug signal enter 2 Attaching to an ECU or electronic tach unpredictable start with number of cylinders The Rev Warning is the RPM where the DU will invert the screen to tell you it is time to shift This is displayed as a yellow line in Traqview The Rev Limit does not actually limit revs It is displayed as a red line in Traqview The Rev Limit and Weight will be used to calculate gearing as well as horsepower and torque in an upcoming release Sampling Rate Choose a sampling rate that is appropriate for the type of data you are recording higher rate is appropriate for shorter runs like dragstrip runs and autocross whereas a slower rate would be best for a long endurance race The default 20Hz is a good choice To save the information in the Traqmate you must click on the Save User Setup button COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 34 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 DecemBer 4 2008 IO D
123. ur PC Traqview is designed to work with most current Microsoft Windows compatible computers including Vista systems Check the Systems Requirements section of this manual to ensure that your system is compatible To install the software insert the compact disc into your PC s compact disc drive If you do not have a CD reader on your PC you can download the software and user manual from the Traqmate website at www traqmate com You may also check there for software updates Traqview TraqStudio Analysis Software Insert the CD and a menu will appear The CD should automatically run when inserted If it does not open My Computer and right click on the CD drive Choose Explore Now double click TraqSetup exe to run the installer program The default options work well for most systems If you have a Display Unit you should install USB Pre Installer You may de select this option if you are installing a Traqview Basic system The system will scan for old drivers This may take some time You may get a warning that Windows can t verify the publisher of this driver software Choose Install Anyway If old drivers were replaced you may be asked to restart the computer Choose Yes When finished the program is placed in the Program Files Track Systems folder You should not have to repeat this installation in the future USB Driver Once the USB drivers are installed get your Display Unit and the mini
124. uto Pan mode because the button stays depressed until pressed again In Auto Pan the screens will always ensure that the designated Reference Driver is viewable in the graph or track map at all time To change the Reference Driver use the View Menu at the top of Traqview Select View AutoPan DriverName COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 3I TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Exchanging Information with Traqmate In order to tune Traqmate to your personal needs there are several settable options in the Traqmate unit In Traqmate Basic these are configurable through the Traqview program In Traqmate Complete the same options are configurable through Traqview and many are also configurable through the Display Unit menu system To get your sessions into Traqview for playback you must connect to the Traqmate Connecting to Traqmate Connecting is different for Traqmate Basic SU only and Traqmate Complete DU Please follow the instructions for the system that you have Traqmate Basic SU Only Supply power to the unit This can be done by leaving the unit in the car using the TraqPaq battery pack accessory or using the Traqmate AC adapter accessory Figure 21 DIN Serial Adapter Cable Plug the DIN round plug into the Traqmate COM port on the front of the unit Plug the 9 pin serial adapter cable into your PC If the DIN cable is too short use a serial extension cable
125. ways update the SU dsu tqc first since it is programmed through the DU Choose the Tools Firmware Update option and the filename where you downloaded the tqc from traqmate com Click Start and the rest is automatic You will be told if the download is successful You will see LEDs flashing on the SU when it is being reprogrammed and messages on the DU when it is being reprogrammed You can cancel at any point up to pressing Start After pressing START do not click any other buttons until the unit goes through RESET When firmware update is complete the Traqmate device being reprogrammed will reset itself regardless of the success of the reprogramming DO NOT UNPLUG THE UNIT UNTIL IT RESETS Inside Trick To keep your Driver Vehicle Track information when reprogramming the DU click to the User Data screen in Traqview and Get User Setup Then tab over to Firmware Update download the du tqc file and allow the DU to reset Now click back to User Data Your data should still be there Click on Save User Setup COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 58 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 TraqStudio Data Video Integration Video Integration TraqStudio has the ability to play back video and audio synchronized with the data playback and to create a video output file with overlaid gauges and text This is possible because both the data and video have accurate embedded timing information All of the data f
126. with Velcro or the accessory quick clip With the Traqmate DU in car lap timing has never been easier For each track press the SELECT button at the start finish line to permanently store that information in the DU The unit will remember that track in the future Place the unit in Lapping Mode and watch your laps click off The display shows Lap Number Lap Time Best Lap and whether the lap was faster or slower that the previous lap Lap Timing continues even if GPS signal is lost or spotty Review laps for any session and delete the ones you don t want The Display Unit is attractive enough to use every day When traveling to the track turn on the DU and you will get a nice GPS compass atomic clock and a speedometer COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 8 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 December 4 2008 Traqview mr A data acquisition system is only CHI MSrxaQoar 4x0 as good as the analysis program Bakst Cormeen Traqview is a new approach that ee maey merges hard core data analysis mas omr emo wwe Tat Be ae al with the fun of a video game The track mapping is accurate and gives an instant read on what is happening where Multi car Ga le Tun playback lets you see graphically who is faster where Record several cars in a race and replay the entire race in real time slow mo or fast forward See their speed G loads braking and acceleration for every car on the virt
127. y Note that negative values are right hand turns and positive values are left hand turn and the values in this graph are only valid when in a turn When on a straight the turn radius gets very large and is pegged to zero Sr Jobs Po 7 A Track Map Roebling Road segment Toots DES 379 7 Increasing Radius Turn ox o v uw D E D o LG c ke 3 H Turn Radius Feet 2500 5418 76 6418 76 7418 76 8418 76 9418 76 10418 8 11418 8 Distance Feet Figure 38 Turn Radius Graph COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 46 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 DECEIMBER 4 2008 Friction Circle The Friction Circle graph shows the forces acting on the vehicle in the forward reverse left and right Braking sides plotted on an X Y Graph where the vertical axis is Braking Acceleration and the horizontal axis is Left Right Loading For most vehicles the shape of the Friction Circle graph will be an inverted triangle The reason for this is that most vehicles stop much better than they accelerate so more forces will be generated in that direction Left Loading Right Turns Right Loading Left Turns This graph is used to gauge the overall amount of performance available in the car and the amount of that capability the driver is using Especially of interest are the transitions from braking to turning to acceleration By watching the cursor move around the graph durin
128. y I A UI F I I gt An JA y d V wyr IT A LA IT wy wy yy iy W A0 1 se kel A IN E ra oe A A i 4 es MP 3 200 r Y I Di NW y FY CH TH IT TUN II W IL W i AW Wi I Vi Uu Ou nm TM VW r GO gp 0 y Vy VW 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 Time 5 0 Pur 0 lt lt lt lt 10 lt lt lt Puy gt gt 1002 gt gt I 03 29 2008 15 02 18 950 1x Create Segment Set Start Fnsh i Figure 48 TraqStudio Actual Video Image COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 59 TRAGMATE USER MmanuaL V2 5 DECEIMBER 4 2008 Track location Shift Light Yellow Can be Zoomedy G Meter Total Gs at Rev Warning and AutoPanned Red at Redline Brake Light Acceleration Light Snap to Video Window or Freely Move Lap Time of Elapsed Current Lap Gear MPH or Current Lap Time into Number RPM KPH Current Lap Figure 49 TraqStudio Dash Displays TraqCam Instructions When Traqmate is used with the TraqSync or TraqData ll interfaces and the ChaseCam PDR digital recorder synchronization is automatic You turn on your Traqmate and ChaseCam with also turn on When you start the recording on your Traqmate the video recording starts at precisely the same time so the data and video are pre synchronized When you stop the Traqmate the ChaseCam video recording stops also And when you turn off Traqmate the ChaseCam PDR will also turn off After your track session take t
129. your Traqview software download the installer program from traqmate com and execute it just as described in the Traqview Software Installation section in this manual It will remove the old version and replace it with the updated version Traqmate SU and DU Firmware Updates From time to time firmware updates will be made available for the SU and DU Note that different firmware is used in the SU for Traqmate Basic and Traqmate Complete Traqmate Basic Files SU ssu tqc Standalone Sensor Unit WARNING DO NOT DOWNLOAD SSU TQC FILE TO TRAQMATE COMPLETE IT WILL STOP TALKING TO THE DISPLAY UNIT Traqmate Complete Files SU dsu tqc Display enabled Sensor Unit DU du tqc Display Unit Each tqc file is self contained and includes all the functions required to confirm unit identity check the code image for accuracy copy the code image into permanent memory and reset the unit ALL INFORMATION ABOUT DRIVERS VEHICLES TRACKS AND SESSIONS WILL BE LOST WHEN YOU ATTEMPT A FIRMWARE UPDATE Connections For Traqmate Basic connect the SU as you would for uploading sessions and ensure that you have a good connection For Traqmate Complete the SU is programmed through the DU so you plug it into the DU with the DIN Extension Cable Plug the DU into the USB port on your computer Ensure that you have a good connection with the DU You will do two updates one for the SU and one for the DU Select the appropriate tqc files one at a time Al

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