Intelligent MotoBr User Manu Intelligent MotoBrake Light User
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1. 40 LED matrix lets the user configure a pattern to display when the brakes are applied or the vehicle decelerates In addition when the brake is applied the unit is pulsing a center LED white line at a frequency that makes it extremely visible to the traffic behind The diminutive size makes it easy to install in various vehicles without taking much space but with maximum impact to traffic safety 2 Installation and Operation 2 1 Box contents Figure 1 Box contents OMTL 02 User Manual Page 4 Intelligent Brake Light unit USB cable 3ft PosiTap connectors USB Dust Cap Mini Earth Magnet Universal mounting bracket 7 M4 screws for universal 2 mounting bracket Figure 2 Box contents 2 2 Installation To Ohmics OMTL 02 Intelligent Brake Light is provided with a universal installation bracket and hardware to attach to the unit only Because there are multiple ways to install depending on the vehicle hardware to install on a particular vehicle is not provided The unit is also supplied with three PosiTap connectors that allow for easy tapping into existing vehicle brake light wiring system without cutting or damaging wires Follow these simple general steps to install the OMTL 02 device 1 Unpack the unit and identify the components 2 Ensure your vehicle is not running and all systems are off 3 First install the universal bracket onto the vehicle ensuring ther2. COM4 Record the port number 8 Launch the Pattern Designer application from the folder it was placed upon download 9 Select File gt Serial Configure port using the earlier recorded COM port number a speed 34800 baud or higher b 8bits 1 stop c no parity and no flow control OMTL 02 User Manual Page 9 Serial Configuration Send Command Serial M ACOMZB Speed 9600 Send Command Data bits 8 Send Command Stop bits Send Command Parity l Flow Figure 6 Configuring the serial port 10 Press OK If the port is configured correctly the menu will report the selected port is open otherwise will report an error At the same time the Sysinfo section will be populated with the device hardware and firmware information as shown above 11 If no error is reported the COM port setting is complete 3 2 Software configuration The Ohmics OMTL 02 Intelligent Brake Light software configuration consists in four steps A Design the Brake operation patterns and load them into the flash memory up to 18 patterns B Design the Deceleration operation motions and store them into flash memory up to 6 motions C Select Sensitivity level and operation mode mixed accelerometer and brake activated or just brake activated D Select a pattern and respectively a motion for the two operation modes Note The white center line of LED s cannot be configured 3 2 1 Design the Brake activa
3. brake activated only OMTL 02 User Manual Page 7 Upon connecting the unit to the PC and configuring the serial port the Patter Designer application will read the current device configuration and will display the status of the accelerometer current sensitivity level and firmware version By default the unit has the accelerometer activated and sensitivity set to Medium Up to 18 patterns can be stored in the flash memory in brake mode operation of which only one can be selected for operation at the time Similarly up to 6 motions each containing 3 patterns corresponding to how hard the vehicle decelerates can be stored in accelerometer mode The unit can be configured to work in both modes brake activated or accelerometer activated as well as in mixed mode operation 3 1 Software installation To install the Ohmics Pattern Designer application follow these steps or watch the instructional video 1 Downloaded latest version of the Pattern Designer and MSP430 CDC inf file from the Ohmics website and place it in a folder on vour computer 2 In order to run the application your computer must have all Microsoft updates or it will report missing a file called msvcp120 dll when the Ohmics Pattern Designer application is launched for the first time If that is the case please click on the Microsoft link to download and install the vcredist x86 exe package 3 Install the vcredist_x86 exe package following the prompts 4 Using
4. cannot make the unit to have a full range therefore we created three sensitivity levels to choose from without hooking up the USB cable and my Why can t I switch patterns or motions computer Safety Safety Safety The initial idea was to actually implement that feature using the brake lever or pedal but we concluded it was safety issue and we removed tt Yes it does every time it powers up in most cases quietly In severe cases when OMTL 02 User Manual major calibration is required the LED matrix will light up for approx 1 2 seconds indicating the unit needs extra time for calibration Once the matrix is off the unit is calibrated 5 Specifications 5 1 Electrical Specifications Input Power 4 5 40VDC max 150mA 12V Brake input up to 15V Red LED Matrix brightness 1800mcd LED Center Line White LED brightness 1395mcd LED Center Line LED pulsing every 500ms twice at 20Hz Accelerometer Sensitivity levels e Low 0 16 0 539 e Medium 0 13 0 309 e High 0 06 0 269 Dimensions Width x Height x Depth 80x40x15mm 3 1 4 x 1 5 8 x1 2 in Environmental e Operation 20 to 50C e Storage 40 to 55C Dust and water resistant when USB cap is placed 5 2 System Requirements Supported Operating System for Patter Designer Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Windows 8 Windows 8 1 Hardware Requirements for Pattern Designer or CLI mode 900 MHz or faster processor 512 MB of RAM 50 MB of available hard disk spa
5. 4 Select current pattern or motion 1 Only one pattern and respectively motion among the stored ones can be selected to run at the time 2 Select Device Config from the left menu 3 Under Set Acc Pattern select a motion number from the drop down menu and press Send Command The unit will play the motion on its LED matrix for confirmation 4 Under Sei Brake Pattern select a pattern number from the drop down menu and press Send Command The unit will play the pattern on its 40 LED matrix Note that the center line will not play during pattern selection confirmation 5 Disconnect the USB cable and operate your unit normally at this point Brake Light Pattern Designe File Help i Device Config Sensitivity Deceleration Level Level 0 Level 1 Set Acc Pattern Level 2 Index C Brake Lever Set Brake Pattern Index Accelerometer Status Figure 14 Selecting Deceleration motion OMTL 02 User Manual Page 15 Sensitivity eve Set Acc Pattern Set Brake Pattern Index Accelerometer Status 0 1 2 3 4 5 _6 7 8 9 Figure 15 Selecting Brake operation pattern 3 3 Firmware Upgrades Firmware upgrades will be necessary for future feature upgrades or for bug fixes Follow these steps for upgrading your firmware on your Ohmics Intelligent MotoBrake Light Attention The positioning of the small earth magnet supplied with your unit along with following the steps below is essential in
6. N Ohmics OMTL 02 User Manual Page 17 Figure 17 Positioning the earth magnet for firmware programming mode 5 While holding the earth magnet in the position indicated above plug in the USB cable into the device The unit will enter the firmware update mode and the utility will report a device was found as seen below in the figure below Once the utility shows that a device has been detected the magnet is no longer needed in the upgrade position 6 Open up the Ohmics MotoBrake Light Firmware Upgrade utility and select the firmware file as shown in the figure below C1v1 1 01 19 2015 5521 tet 2 Place provided earth magnet over the UPGRADE area and connect USB cable to PC Found 1 device a Click Upgrade Firmware Starting Mass erase occured Password Sent Successfully Sending RAM BSL vDO 07 08 38 pee RAM BSL vOO 07 08 38 Figure 18 Selecting and programming the firmware file 7 Click Upgrade Firmware button and wait for the utility to report completion 8 Disconnect the USB cable and replace the USB dust cap OMTL 02 User Manual Page 18 9 Upgrade is complete you can operate the vehicle normally Note Firmware upgrades will not erase the stored pattern or motions from the flash nor will change the last configured settings 3 4 Using the Command Line Interface CLI The Ohmics OMTL 02 Intelligent Brake Light can also be controlled via command line interface as an alternative for users that don t have a
7. Ohmics Intelligent MotoBrake Light User Manual Ohmics Copyright 2014 OMTL 02 User Manual Page 1 Revision History OMTL 02 User Manual Page 2 Table of Contents ll Introduction 4 2 Installation and Operation 4 2 1 BMNEN en NIN TA LA RON ee ee l 29 OPERATION M 7 2 3 1 Deceleration and applied brake mixed 7 2 3 2 Brake activated only 7 _ 2 3 3 Deceleration only 7 Software and Firmware 7 31 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION anden 8 32 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION see 10 3 2 1 Design the Brake activated operation patterns 10 3 2 2 Design the Deceleration Operation Patterns 11 3 2 3 Select operation mode 13 3 2 4 Select current pattern or motion 15 33 FIRMWARE UPGRADES een va i 16 3 4 USING THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE CLI L 19 4 FAQ Known Issues Troubleshooting 20 Tq JSNOWNISSUES er i uu oe nest d ee T b Specifications 111111 21 5 1 FET SE Ma 21 52 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS EE EE EE 21 OMTL 02 User Manual Page 3 1 Introduction The Ohmics OMTL 02 OMTL 02 Intelligent MotoBrake Light is a leap forward from the dummy brake lights installed today by default on vehicles Its two main features are Providing early vehicle deceleration indication even before the brake pedal lever is activated This function is very useful when used on motorcycles where deceleration caused by shifting gears is very abrupt and can cause traffic accidents if traffic is fast and tight The configurable
8. a screwdriver remove the USB dust cap as per attached figure If lost a replacement cap can be purchased at www ohmics com Figure 4 Removing the USB protective cap IC9hmics OMTL 02 User Manual Page 8 5 Connect your USB cable to the side port and the device will appear on Windows Device manager as MSP430 USB Example Normally the driver should install automatically as long as it can be found on your computer otherwise choose a manual search for the driver and point to the folder on your computer where it was stored A warning may be issued during the installation that this is nota Windows signed driver Please ignore it to complete the driver installation process 6 Once installed the device will appear as a Virtual COM port CDC COM x where x can be any COM port number under your Ports COM amp LPT section in your Windows Device Manager as shown in the picture below DE el ed DU Other devices V Portable Dey ortable Devices 152430 USB Example ver T Portable Devices TT e 4 F Ports COM amp LPT Y Ports COM amp LPT r Intel R Active Management Technology SOL COM3 F Intel R Active Management Technology SOL COM3 1 Virtual COM Port CDC COM4 lt Q rocessors Q Processors Figure 5 Installing the device driver 7 If unsure click Start gt Right Click on My Computer gt Properties gt Device Manager and open up Ports COM amp LPT The device will show as Virtual COM Port CDC
9. ccess to a windows machine However the main limitation is that the patterns and motions will have to be requested via ohmics website or email The patterns can be generated and made available as binary files and then loaded via CLI by the user The rest of the operations such as configuring the device or selecting a particular pattern are as simple as entering simple commands in at the computer prompt A terminal application such Teralerm can be configured The same COM port settings as described in the software configuration settings apply Once the terminal utility is configured a prompt will be displayed as in the attached screenshot At the prompt type gt gt help And the unit will return the following help print command list reset resetthe board senLevel level set board sensitivity level low medium high loadAccP att index data load a new pattern accelerometer only index 0 5 loadBrkP att index data load a new pattern brake button only index 0 21 gt sysinfo print system information selAccP att index selecta pattern accelerometer only index 0 5 gt selBrkP att index select a brake pattern brake button only index 0 21 gt accStatus newsts enable disable accelerometer newsts on off gt For checking or changing the sensitivity or accelerometer status type i gt accS tatus on gt senLevel medium i For other command
10. ce 5400 RPM hard drive DirectX 9 capable video card running at 1024 x 768 or higher display resolution Additional Requirements e For Windows 8 1 KB2883200 available through Windows Update is required as well as vcredist x86 exe package available through Microsoft website OMTL 02 User Manual Page 21
11. e is access to install the two mounting screws for the unit from behind the bracket 4 Identify the three wires that lead to the brake light on your vehicle Check your vehicle service manual for wiring color coding Ensure you mark them accordingly 5 Identify the three connection wires on the Ohmics Intelligent MotoBrake Light They are labeled as follows a Ground BLACK labelled GND b 12V RED Labeled 12V c Brake or GREEN Labelled 6 Install the OMTL 02 device using the two M3 provided screws on the bracket It is recommended to use a drop of Loctite 243 when fastening the mounting screws to avoid accidental loosening during vibrations Do not over tighten the screws or the thread can be damaged OMTL 02 User Manual Page 5 Note The OMTL 02 has been designed to be installed with the LED matrix facing the rear of the vehicle otherwise the accelerometer functions will not work properly Figure 3 Wiring identification Attention Connecting the conductors incorrectly can damage the unit or stress your vehicle electrical system 7 Amotorcycle typically has three conductors leading to the brake light One is ground GND another is power 12V and the third is brake BRK and they can be identified with a simple voltmeter or by studying your vehicle wiring diagram Connect the three conductors to match your vehicle electrical system For bicycle applications a special USB power cable will be prov
12. h the deceleration At any time if the brakes are activated the unit will enter the Brake mode operation In this mode the full fourty LED s on the matrix will light up for 0 5 seconds then it will display the brake pattern In parallel the center white line will blink twice every 0 5 seconds at 20Hz frequency for higher visibility in traffic Note that at any time the brakes are applied the accelerometer will automatically be disabled for the duration the brakes are applied 2 3 2 Brake activated only In this mode the accelerometer can be disabled during the system software configuration The unit will turn on the LED matrix only when the brakes are applied 2 3 3 Deceleration only This operation mode is specific to vehicles that are not natively equipped with brake lights such as bicycles four wheelers etc In this case the system relies only on the accelerometer to determine if the vehicle decelerates and it will turn on the LED matrix The LED matrix will turn off as soon as deceleration ceases Note that in this case the unit will not notify if the vehicle is stationary 3 Software and Firmware The Pattern Designer application is used to configure the Ohmics Intelligent Brake Light The application enables the users to program the forty LED matrix with patterns and motions of their choice by designing them interactively It also configures operation modes mixed operation brake plus accelerometer activated or just
13. ided which can connect to a battery pack not supplied but available at local electronic stores The brake white conductor is not connected in applications that require only detecting decelerations Attention The OMTL 02 Intelligent Brake Light performs a self calibration sequence when powered up first time which turns on the LED matrix for up to 5 seconds The light emitted is extremely bright and can cause eye injury if starred directly at it Please exercise caution during installation and operation 8 Mount the device on the bracket using two M3 screws provided It is always recommended to use a drop of Loctite 243 on screws in applications that are subject to vibrations Note The unit has been tested under various condition including temperature extremes water heavy rain and dust exposure However it requires having the USB dust cap on during operation at all times except when performing firmware upgrades or device configuration OMTL 02 User Manual Page 6 J 2 3 Operation The Ohmics Intelligent MotoBrake Light has three modes of operation A Mixed Deceleration and brake activated B Brake activated only when the accelerometer is disabled C Deceleration only 2 3 1 Deceleration and applied brake mixed In this mode the unit will turn the LED matrix on if the vehicle decelerates As the vehicle decelerates it will display a succession of three LED patterns that form a motion which is direct proportional wit
14. putting your device in firmware upgrade mode The current firmware version can be determined by connecting the brake light module to your PC via the USB cable and launching the Pattern Designer tool as seen in the figure below If using a different operating system a terminal utility such as Teraterm can be used and by typing sysinfo at the command prompt the firmware version along with system info will be displayed OMTL 02 User Manual Page 16 File Help Device Config Sensitivity nn l Deceleration Level Medium Send Command Brake Lever J E ika set Acc Fattern Index lo Send Command Set Brake Pattern Index Send Command Accelerometer Status Send Command Sysinfo CPU MSP430F5521 SW version 1 1 Date Jan 19 o gt sysi nfo CPU MSPA430F5521 aw version 1 1 Date Jan 19 2015 BO Figure 16 Determining the firmware version Use these steps to upgrade the firmware Attention The exact order of the steps below is important for a successful upgrade 1 Download the latest firmware and the Ohmics MotoBrake Light Firmware Upgrade utility from the www ohmics com website and store it on a folder on your computer Install the Ohmics MotoBrake Light Firmware Upgrade utility on your computer Ensure the unit is powered off or your vehicle is not running 4 Position the supplied small earth magnet on the side or back of the unit where the word UPGRADE is etched in po
15. s please observe the help command return instructions OMTL 02 User Manual Page 19 gt help help print command list reset reset the board senLevel level loadA ccPatt index data loa loadBrkPatt lt index gt data load ez sysinfo print system information index select a index select a us inewsts gt set boare level pattern accelerometer only brake pattern brake button only enable disable accelerometer low medium high a new pattern accelerometer only index new pattern brake button only index 0 2 index 5 index newsts on off Figure 19 CLI mode configuration using TeraTerm 4 FAQ Known Issues Troubleshooting 4 1 Known issues Connecting and disconnecting the unit while Pattern Designer is still open can Cause communication issues Always ensure to open up first the configuration utility then connect the device via USB If disconnecting the device ensure the application is closed then open again This is a known processor manufacturer limitation When using Pattern Designer CLI command line interface does not work This is normal as both applications cannot use the same COM port In Deceleration mode the unit does not detect light decelerations This was a very big challenge for us We have over of thousand lines of code for algorithms that detect a true deceleration and while we are continually improving it we
16. ted operation patterns 1 Select the Brake Lever from the left menu Onmics OMTL 02 User Manual Page 10 2 Select Index 0 17 and design a preferred pattern by clicking on the LED icons An LED is considered on as indicated by a darker color on its corresponding matrix location 3 When complete press Send pattern button to store that particular pattern into the flash memory File Help Device Config Led Matrix Configuration Deceleration Brake Lever Do1 DO2 D16 D32 D40 Send pattern Figure 7 Configuring the Brake operation patterns 4 Repeat the process until all 18 patterns are designed and stored into the flash 3 2 2 Design the Deceleration Operation Patterns select Deceleration from the left menu and expand by clicking on the sign 2 Select Index 0 5 3 Select Level 0 from the left menu and design a preferred pattern by clicking on the LED icons e Repeat the step before to complete Level 1 and Level 2 respectively Note that when designing the levels think of it as a motion starting from Level 0 to Level 2 so the patterns need to be designed in a way that would resemble a successsion motion depending on how hard the vehicle decelerates Level 0 pattern will always turn on first as the vehocle brakes followed by Level 1 and respectively Level 2 4 When complete go back to Deceleration menu select an index and press Send oattern button to s
17. tore that particular motion into the flash memory 5 Repeat the process until all 6 motions are designed and stored into the flash OMTL 02 User Manual Page 11 D RGE 3 3 8 8 2 BEBE 233983 REE EEE NESSE EET EEE Figure 8 Deceleration motion 0 level 0 pattern design 88 8 1808 EEEIEE Page 12 u 5 C G D 7 NI 7 gt O Figure 9 Deceleration motion 0 level 1 pattern design Brake Lever Figure 10 Deceleration motion 0 level 2 pattern design File Help Device Config E Deceleration Level 0 Level 1 Level 2 E Brake Lever Figure 11 Deceleration motion 0 storing in flash 3 2 8 Select operation mode Select Device Config from the left menu 2 Under Sensitivitv select the level Low tvpical for bicvcles Medium tvpical for cars or High tvpical for motorcvcles Note that the device will read the current setting upon connection Default is medium Qhmics OMTL 02 User Manual Page 13 3 Under Accelerometer select to have it On or Off When disabled the unit automatically is activated only when the brake is applied Note that the device will read and display the current setting upon connection to the computer and Default is On File Help Set Acc Pattern Index Set Brake Pattern Figure 12 Enabling or disabling the accelerometer Figure 13 Adjusting sensitivity OMTL 02 User Manual Page 14 3 2
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