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1. 0 12 3456 If PRINT O default is selected all the forms from PRINT 1 to PRINT 6 can be generated For the details of each print form see page 54 If segment times are not to be measured form 2 is not generated 32 How to Set Parameters 15 Transmitter Channel and Measurement Mode After Basic Operation confirm that the parameter setting screen is displayed The parameter number should appear on the lower right of the screen If not return to Basic Operation to display the parameter setting screen 1 Press MODE to display parameter number 15 on the lower right of the screen 2 Press SHIFT to make the channel setting flash Pressing the SET key toggles through the channel settings in the following order 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A B C D E F H and L 3 Select the desired channel setting to match the measurement conditions and the transmitter channel Enables measurement of time by switches or signals from various sensors instead of using a transmitter H Enables measurement of speed from Okph to 100kph L Enables measurement of distance from Om to 400m 1 2 gt 3 gt 4 gt 5 gt 6060 gt 7 gt 8 gt 9 gt 0 gt A gt B gt C gt D gt E gt F gt gt H gt L 4 Press SHIFT to start the channel setting of the transmitters located in segments flashing If measuring segment time by using a transmitter in each segment press SET t
2. How to Set Parameters a How to Set Parameters 10 How to Set the Alarm for a Temperature Increase 2 Default 200 C After Basic Operation confirm that the parameter setting screen is displayed The parameter number should appear on the lower right of the screen If not return to Basic Operation to display the parameter setting screen 1 Press MODE to display parameter number 10 on the lower right of the screen 2 Press SHIFT until the numerical value to be changed starts to flash See How to Set the Alarm for a Temperature Increase 1 number 2 on page 27 Parameter number 10 3 Press SET to select a value Set the desired temperature for the alarm by repeating operations 2 and 3 See How to Set the Alarm for a Temperature Increase 1 number 3 on page 27 Note If setting to 1000 C or higher first select a value lower than 1000 C Then after pressing SHIFT to make C flash press SET to display 10 See Note after operation 3 of How to Set the Alarm for a Temperature Increase 1 on page 27 Set the value to 000 C to turn the alarm function off 4 If setting other parameters press MODE to display the desired parameter number When finished press CLEAR Note LAPCOM VX 2000 automatically switches the temperature measurement mode between low 0 C to 200 C and high 201 C to 1000 C depending on the value set for the alarm For 200 Cor under it operates in low mode
3. MODE SHIFT Press simultaneously SHIFT Data scroll Confirm each segment data SEG flashing gt i MODE Back Confirm the same MODE SHIFT seg data Press simultaneously SHIFT Data scroll LAP SEG flashing _P MODE Back MODE BEST Press 3 seconds MODE SHIFT Press simultaneously 51 is How to Confirm Delete and Reset Data w How to Confirm Delete and Reset Data How to Confirm Delete and Reset Data How to delete data 1 Confirm READY appears on the left side of the screen If it does not press CLEAR to display it 2 Press MODE or CLEAR to display the lap data to be deleted 3 Press SET and CLEAR simultaneously for 3 seconds 4 Press CLEAR to finish deleting data How to delete all the data in a single block 1 Confirm READY appears on the left side of the screen If it does not press CLEAR to display it 2 Press SET and CLEAR simultaneously for 3 seconds How to display and delete engine running time trip meter and odometer 1 Confirm READY appears on the left side of the screen If it does not press CLEAR to display it 2 Press MODE and CLEAR simultaneously The engine running time trip meter and odometer display in turn 3 If setting to 0 press MODE and CLEAR simultaneously for 3 seconds Note The only way to reset the odometer to 0 is to reset the control unit How to reset the LAPCOM system to return it to the original fa
4. LA COORA USER S GUIDE FOREWORD L FOREWORD Thank you very much for purchasing LAPCOM and its related products LAPCOM VX 2000 is a system that effectively supports engine and chassis setup for racing machines It provides all the desired data such as lap times speed engine RPM G force steering throttle temperature pressure voltage and course mapping Most of this data can be monitored on a display by the driver and logged into the control unit for up to 90 minutes Lite and Basic can log data for up to 20 minutes For users who do not have a PC the stored data graphs and course map can be printed with the optional handy printer LAPCOM VX 2000 enables PC users to run simulations and analyze the data using our software Lapcom Terminal and Lapcom Analysis for Windows 95 98 NT For more advanced requirements LAPCOM VX 2000 Hyper Pro Plus is for using the telemetry system with a cellular phone data transceiver or portable satellite phone based on the Hayes AT command For your safety observe the following Warning Icons Warning Ignoring this may result in death or serious injury Caution ignoring this may result in injury or physical damage Alert Ignoring this may result in the disruption or suspension of function Other Icons This indicates an action that is not recommended The proscribed action is shown inside the icon or the icon is placed next to a diagram or sentence Th
5. 88 Transmitter 1 To secure the transmitter together with a card hanger optional on a tripod use the screw holes on the bottom 2 Use each color card according to the channel to be used 3 LAPCOM is programmed to start when a sensor enters a receiving zone Place the transmitter at 90 to the line of the course 4 Infrared rays can reach as far as 20m in Lo mode and 30m in Hi mode Choose the desired mode according to the prevailing course setup 5 If it is necessary to use this device in the rain place it inside a plastic bag to prevent it getting wet Caution Although this device should not affect any automatic measuring device that may be used on the course it is still recommended to place it at least 20 meters away from the control line l When a transmitter is already being used confirm its channel and place additional transmitters approximately 5 meters apart l l Place the transmitter at least several meters away from the line where vehicles pass If it is piace too close to the line measurement may fail l ee l f the transmitter is to be used to measure lap time avoid placing it at the end of the straight Locate it at a point where the vehicle can continue along the straight for more than one second after passing the transmitter 89 a Transmitter ho p c ou Printer Products at a Glance The following 2 items are included in the standard system
6. LAPCOM List z How to Edit Course Data eachtap Print Recover Delete Re record Tert Data 1 Click File from the menu bar then click Log File Open from the popup menu 1 11 00 28 rpm MIN MAX km h TMP 2 LENGTH 9768 Re 9487 Log File Upen 45 98 30 94 54 102 65 100 70 98 72 100 2 Alter selecting the file to be analyzed click OK 6 Click Course then click Course Edition and Record from the popup menu gt L fel ie eim Wed I7 Log data Loading EHE Suzuka log macs J Program Files 3 Click OK on the data loading end information dialog box 4 Click List from the menu bar then click All Lap List from the popup menu Editing and Recording of Course Data E Editing and Recording of Course Data E 78 79 Editing and Recording of Course Data E Editing and Recording of Course Data 7 First set the value for Enter G in the parameter for courde editing box When the vehicle enters a corner from the straight the point where the lateral g exceeds the set G is deemed to be the start of the corner Set the value for Out G When the vehicle exits the corner into the straight the point where the lateral g falls below the set G is deemed to be the end of the corner Set the value of the distance to be disregarded This value is the distance from the start of the corner and is for disregarding a momentary drop in G right afte
7. File Edit View Go Favorites Help an Back Rowand Up a Cut Copy Paste Undo Delete Properties 4 Address a Control Panel X Accessibility Options Control Panel re S ma OS AddNew Add Remove Date Time Hardware Programs J oa Desktop Display Game Add Remove Themes Programs Sets up programs and creates shortcuts Microsoft Home Technical Support D Modems Mouse HSP Modem Infrared Internet Controllers ut eG es Keyboard gt Multimedia Network fi object s selected Sets up programs ant My Computer YW Installing Lapcom Terminal pa Installing Lapcom Terminal a Installing Lapcom Terminal 4 Click Install in Add Remove Programs Properties Add Remove Programs Properties 21x Install Uninstall Windows Setup Startup Disk af To install a new program from a floppy disk or CD ROM l drive click Install T2 The following software can be automatically removed by Windows To remove a program or to modify its installed components select it from the list and click Add Remove Microsoft IntelliPoint Microsoft Visual Studio 6 0 Professional Edition Microsoft Web Publishing Wizard 1 53 MSDN Library Visual Studio 6 0a Paint Shop Pro 6 02 EVAL RealPlayer 4 0 Silicon Motion Control Programs SoundM xD 5 Insert disk 1 into drive A then click Next Install Program From Floppy Disk or CD ROM Insert
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9. Optional parts Power switch Paper cover Printer AC adapter This is the same adapter that is included with the LAPCOM unit Paper compartment Serial Power lamp Battery cover 90 a Oooo TET a Paper roll COM port printer cable connector connector Earth screw Back Plate Bottom Printer Operating Panel 1 Power switch Move this switch to ON to activate the power Initial setting is on line 2 Paper feed switch Press this switch to feed the paper It also operates when the printer is off line 3 On line switch Press this switch to toggle between on line and off line 4 Power lamp This lamp lights up when the power is on It flashes once per second when the battery is charging It flashes once every half second when the battery is running low 5 On line lamp This lamp lights when the printer is on line It flashes if data remains in buffer memory when off line 6 Off line lamp This lamp lights up when the printer is off line It flashes when paper has not been correctly set or has run out When an error occurs both the on line and off line lamps light up Caution When turning the power switch OFF confirm that the printer head returns to the rest position on the extreme left If it does not return to the rest position and remains that way Note On line Set on line when printing by LAPCOM Off line Set off line when feeding
10. do not set any value other than the default 00 0kgf cm 26 Select a value How to Set Parameters 9 How to Set the Alarm for a Temperature Increase 1 Default 200 C After Basic Operation confirm that the parameter setting screen is displayed The parameter number should appear on the lower right of the screen If not return to Basic Operation to display the parameter setting screen 1 Press MODE to display parameter number 9 on the lower right of the screen 2 Press SHIFT until the numerical value to be changed starts to flash 3 Press SET to select a value Set the desired temperature for the alarm by repeating operations 2 and 3 Select a value Note If setting to 1000 C or higher first select a value lower than 1000 C Then after pressing SHIFT to make C flash press SET to display 10 Set the value to 000 Cto turn the alarm function off 4 If setting other parameters press MODE to display the desired parameter number When finished press CLEAR Note LAPCOM VX 2000 automatically switches the temperature measurement mode between low 0 C to 200 C and high 201 C to 1000 C depending on the value set for the alarm For 200 C or under it operates in low mode and cannot measure temperatures over 200 C For 201 C and higher it operates in high mode and cannot measure temperatures under 201 C 27 How to Set Parameters ia
11. and cannot measure temperatures over 200 C For 201 C and higher it operates in high mode and cannot measure temperatures under 201 C 28 How to Set Parameters 11 Selection of Vehicle Default CAR Lite does not have this function After Basic Operation confirm that the parameter setting screen is displayed The parameter number should appear on the lower right of the screen If not return to Basic Operation to display the parameter setting screen 1 Press MODE to display parameter number 11 on the lower right of the screen 2 Press SET to select from CAR BIKE or N to match the vehicle type to be loaded into LAPCOM CAR gt BIKE gt N 3 If setting other parameters press MODE to display the desired parameter number When finished press CLEAR Note If using a four wheeled vehicle select CAR If using a two wheeled vehicle with LAPCOM VX 2000 for bike select BIKE If measuring data within a distance of Om to 400m or for speeds from Okph to 100kph select N 29 How to Set Parameters a How to Set Parameters E How to Set Parameters 12 How to Set the Air Fuel Ratio Default 1 00 After Basic Operation confirm that the parameter setting screen is displayed The parameter number should appear on the lower right of the screen If not return to Basic Operation to display the parameter setting screen 1 Press MODE to display parameter number 12 on the low
12. cable 4 Connect the other end of the COM port mini cable to the white socket of the reverse cable 5 Turn on the power to the control unit 6 Start Windows 7 Click the LAPCOM icon in Programs to start Lapcom Terminal 8 Click Main Line Setting in the menu Click Main Port Condition from the popup menu ee nreel Meter li te Shen fehreren i Stop iranse Eonimanraili ara era LN Pas GOVT eis Main Port Condition A 9 In the Main Port Condition Setting dialog box select the port number COM1 to COMS5 the communication cable connects to Leave the communication command box blank Click OK E Main port condition setting 61 Data Communication RA Data Communication E Data Communication 10 To transfer the data a PC has received from LAPCOM to another PC using a sub port click Sub Sub Line Setting in the menu Click Sub Port Condition from the popup menu In the Sub Port Condition Setting dialog box set each condition 11 Click the Connect button in Communication Line If also transferring the data to another PC click the Connect button in Sub Communication Line Corselet FGHI WEA TRE 0pm RAK imh PEI rn 0 De PHE rn moe LAPCHH parent 245 mmp S 3 is a E eer Eee ms ss LLLE T es st ee jy Data Communication 13 For the VX 2000 Hyper Hyper Pro Plus click Main Line Setting on the menu bar and click Start Transfer from the po
13. display parameter number 15 on the lower right of the screen 5 Press SHIFT key to make the channel setting flash For the details of this setting see page 33 Transmitter Channel and Measurement Mode Parameter number 15 6 Press SET to select the transmitter channel O to F for lap times Select the transmitter channel to measure segment times OT L Is Il ILC 7 If setting other parameters like auto off timer press MODE to display the desired parameter number When finished press CLEAR 8 Turn on the power to the transmitters After confirming each channel install the transmitters 9 Start driving When the vehicle passes the transmitters for lap times 2 monitor lamps on the right light up When passing the transmitters for segment times a lamp on the left lights up Note After stopping the vehicle LAPCOM automatically ends measuring after 10 minutes or the time set in the auto off timer To manually end measurement press CLEAR 42 How to Measure Segment Time with Transmitters Confirmation of Data 1 Confirm READY appears on the left side of the screen If it does not press CLEAR to display it 2 Confirm the display s initial screen Time should appear on the lower right If not press CLEAR to get the initial screen The displayed data includes lap time wheel speed and temperature Additionally pressing SET switches the displayed data to lateral g pressure or RPM 3
14. mini cable to the RS 232C connector of the radio modem using a mobile conversion cable 4 Connect the desired communications equipment such as a modem or adapter to the RS232C port of the PC 5 Turn on the power to the control unit 6 Start Windows 7 Click the LAPCOM icon in Programs to start Lapcom Terminal 8 Click Main Line Setting in the menu Click Main Port Condition from the popup menu w Main port Open O Parameter naneteley Fi Start ianetenii Be Stam iraniene Fu EommnmandiEl k Downloadi Fa Feet dovnioead FE Main Port Condition A Record of Phone No N 9 In the Main Port Communication Condition Setup dialog box select the port number COM1 to COM5 the communication cable connects to Select AT amp F as the communication command Click E Hain port condition setting x Baud Rate 1200 2400 4800 amp 9600 Ok 19200 38400 C 57600 115200 Cancel Flow Control Auto redial non C Monot 0 f RTSICTS C Both Default Communication Command ATEF 69 Data Communication PN Data Communication P Data Communication Data Communication 10 To transfer the data a PC has received from LAPCOM to another PC using a sub port click 13 For the VX 2000 Hyper Hyper Pro Plus click Main Line Setting on the menu bar and click Start Sub Line Setting in the menu Click Sub Port Condition from the popup menu In the Sub Port Transfer from the popup menu
15. paper with the paper feed switch or to stop printing It is not possible to enter data and function codes from LAPCOM when the printer is off line 91 Printer Connecting the AC adapter Printer How to Set the Paper 1 Turn the power switch OFF 2 Insert the DC plug of the AC adapter into the power connector of the printer 3 Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet 4 Turn the power switch ON Earth screw Earth lead Caution Use only the AC adapter provided Connect the earth screw and the power outlet s earth jack with an earth lead Do not touch the tip of the DC plug or the power connector When unplugging the AC adapter first turn the power switch OFF Remove the AC adapter and then the DC plug Charging 1 Turn the power switch OFF 2 Connect the AC adapter The power lamp flashes every second and charging starts In about 10 hours the power lamp will go out indicating that charging has finished 3 When charging has finished remove the AC adapter Caution Charge the battery within the temperature range 5 C to 40 C Charging outside this temperature range may cause a deterioration of battery quality 92 1 Turn the power switch ON 2 Cut the leading edge of the paper straight 3 Open the paper cover thermal paper direction gt 4 Insert the leading edge into the paper insertion slot The paper feeds automatically and will protrude from the outlet
16. run data 46 How to Measure Segment Data by Dividing the Course between Straights and Corners 7 Press MODE to display parameter number 17 on the lower right of the screen 8 The flashing number is the course number for recording the course data Press SET to select the value 9 If measuring data using course data that has previously been recorded select that course number After the recorded course number is displayed the course distance and the number of the segments will be displayed 10 Press CLEAR to confirm the initial screen with READY 11 Turn on the power to the transmitter After confirming the channel install the transmitter Driving 12 Start driving 13 If recording and editing new course data first select the desired course number to be recorded 14 If selecting a course number that has already been recorded the course distance and the number of segments will be displayed If this is the case press SHIFT to make the number flash and press SET to select the value Set it to 00000m to delete the previously recorded course data 15 Start driving to record the course data 16 After passing the transmitter for the first time measurement of the distance and lateral g starts After passing the transmitter a second time measurement finishes and the course distance is displayed on the screen If the course is not being traced accurately including spinning or sliding off press CLEAR to cance
17. to start sending real time telemetry data by LAPCOM Condition Setting dialog box set each condition 11 Click the Connect button in Communication Line If also transferring the data to another PC click the Connect button in Sub Communication Line Start Transter T Meth re anh Leora tiara isn 14 Click Main Line Setting in the menu bar and click Stop Transfer to stop sending the data from LAPCOM Data Communication fae murag T3100 i n LAPCOW a 3 mm HE y 5 HALE h A mm 15 Click Disconnect to disconnect the line A ie ed ENE Note If LAPCOM s internal battery is running low it may cause problems with data communication If this is the case charge the internal battery or run LAPCOM with the external battery 70 71 Data Communication a Data Communication lt Connecting to a PC by a Mobile Adapter Modem such as a Cellular Phone gt By connecting a PC to the COM port of the control unit via a phone line it is possible to establish communication for telemetry or download h Modular jack 05285 Mobile conversion cable 05283 COM port mini cable Bliss Lapcom COM port x Pe PRINT COM 596 72 Data Analysis and Simulation These instructions assume that the control unit is connected to Lapcom terminal See Data Communication in this manual for how to connect How to Download Data Fast download is available by cable connection
18. 000 Hyper Hyper Pro Plus click Main Line Setting on the menu bar and click Start Transfer from the popup menu to start sending real time telemetry data by LAPCOM Start TraneferL Aat aont Eanatiarnilii 14 Click Main Line Setting in the menu bar and click Stop Transfer to stop sending the data from LAPCOM D Doo iLL 42482 S0 H LLL 0 dzia 50 FH 15 Click Disconnect to disconnect the line Note If LAPCOM s internal battery is running low it may cause problems with data communication If this is the case charge the internal battery or run LAPCOM with the external battery 67 Data Communication Data Communication lt Connecting to a PC by Radio Modem gt By connecting a PC to the COM port of the control unit by radio modem it is possible to establish communication for telemetry or download according to the working range of the radio PC RS232C an ran a ara aa a aye a lt a gt ar ar re Par ELI LL aap LLL LZ aa M000 E Data Communication a __E __ 05081 02 COM port printer cable O Mo p Lapcom COM port 7 PRINT COM 12 a OQ POWER 68 Data Communication Connecting to a PC by a Mobile Communication Adapter Modem such as a Cellular Phone 1 Turn off the power to the control unit 2 Connect the COM port mini cable to the COM port of the control unit 3 Connect the other end of the COM port
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20. After Basic Operation confirm that the parameter setting screen is displayed The parameter number should appear on the lower right of the screen If not return to Basic Operation to display the parameter setting screen 1 Press MODE to display parameter number 1 on the lower right of the screen Backlight OFF 2 Press SET to select the brightness of the display s backlight OFF 0 ON 1 ON 2 and ON 3 Avoid setting the brightness in a well lit area 3 If setting other parameters press MODE to display the desired parameter number When finished press CLEAR Brightness of Backlight Dark 12 3 Bright Note The backlight is for running LAPCOM at night Use of the external DC power supply 12V 15V is recommended Using the backlight continuously with the internal battery will drastically shorten its operating time If the display does not have the optional backlight do not set the brightness to anything other than the default OFF 0 19 Parameter number 1 How to Set Parameters m How to Set Parameters a How to Set Parameters How to Set Parameters 2 How to Enter the Speed Pulse Length Default 999mm 3 How to Set the Unit of Speed kph or mph Default kph After Basic Operation confirm that the parameter setting screen is displayed The After Basic Operation confirm that the parameter setting screen is displayed The parameter number should appear on
21. C A fully charged internal battery is capable of running LAPCOM continuously for up to 11 hours Lite and Basic can be run for a maximum of 4 hours hen the battery is running low a V starts flashing on the display and the power lamp will go out due to the auto power off function even though the power switch is still turned ON When that occurs turn the power switch OFF and start charging the battery If the power switch is turned ON again before charging auto power off will not function and the total discharge of the battery will cause the loss of all stored data in the control unit Charge the battery before first using this device or if it has not been used for some time Quick charging may start after some trickle charging This is not an error If quick charging immediately followed by trickle charging occurs over and over even though the internal battery is not charged activate the battery by turning the power switch ON to discharge it after a 15 hour trickle charge Repeat this process 2 or 3 times 9 Parts and Installation T Parts and Installation W Parts and installation Installing the Display and Control Unit 1 Place the display in the optional display mount 2 Install the display mount on the steering wheel or the instrument panel 3 An optional bracket is required to install the control unit Display 4 The control unit includes a sensor that detects lateral G excluding Lite Take no
22. Installation B Parts and installation Lambda Sensor Module Optional Lite does not support the Lambda Sensor module 1 The lambda sensor module cannot be run with LAPCOM s internal battery Connect the control unit to the external power supply 12V 15V Total electric current consumption while running the sensor is approximately 2A 2 Avoiding any hot sections in the back of the engine exhaust port where temperatures can reach 800 C or more weld a nut M18mm pitch 1 5mm or an adapter to the exhaust pipe to install the sensor 3 Fasten the sensor with a torque of 4 5kg m 4 Insert the lambda sensor connector into the A F jack of the control unit For a vehicle with an air fuel ratio controller 1 If a vehicle has an air fuel ratio controller TC 6000D of NTK Co it is possible to use the controller by connecting the input terminal of an A F cable optional to the output terminal of the controller that has been connected with ECU 2 Insert the A F cable connector into the A F jack of the control unit PRINT COM SO POWER 16 Parts and installation Displacement Sensors Optional Rotary potentiometer for steering movement 1 The sensor has a mechanical rotation angle from 0 for installation to 360 and an electrical rotation angle from 20 to 340 Although there is a mark near the center 180 for electrical rotation it is not necessary to note for installation whether the rotation
23. Installing the Optical Sensor serrr 11 Installing the Pulse Lead for RPM 577 12 Installing the Wheel Speed Sensor 13 Pressure Sensor Optional veee 14 Temperature Sensor Optional 14 Lambda Sensor Module Optional 16 Displacement Sensors Optional 74 17 How to Set Parameters eee eee ee eee Cee re 1 8 Basic Operation ottitctreeeeerseeeteeeeeertens 18 1 How to Set the Backlight er ere rere 19 2 How to Enter the Speed Pulse Length 20 3 How to Set the Unit of Speed kph or mph 21 4 How to Set the REV Position 22 5 How to Set the Shift Lamp r 111 23 6 How to Set Red Line and Full Scale 24 7 Selection of the Pressure Sensor v 25 8 How to Set the Alarm for a Pressure DrOp Retr eee 26 9 How to Set the Alarm for a Temperature Increase 1 pee tiea E E nln datetene jee A TT 27 10 How to Set the Alarm for a Temperature Increase 2 A T 28 11 Selection of Vehicle E T 29 12 How to Set the Air Fuel Ratio 1777 30 13 How to Set the Data Transmission Rate and Baud Rate jedi peda kupee raaa neea 31 14 Selection of Print Form r ATE 32 15 Transmitter Channel and Measurement Mode PPO ARa sees DE EEEE EEE 33 16 How to Set Lateral G Perret cree errr 34 17 How to Record the Measurement Pattern See e ae Se Ree eee CRO AE Ree 36 18 How to Set the Auto off Timer 38 19 Calibration of the Steering Movement 39 20 Calibration of the Throttle Position 39 How to Set the Calendar and Ti
24. To display BEST LAP press MODE for 3 seconds The best lap is displayed with the descriptor BEST LAP 4 lf confirming data for each segment press MODE and SHIFT simultaneously to start SEG flashing g 10 12 14 16 18 20 4 MAX 6 l2 LAP 2 AS Omens O25 7 5 Press MODE to confirm the segment data in order from the most recent lap to the oldest lap Press SHIFT to reverse the order of laps 6 If the MODE and SHIFT keys are again pressed simultaneously LAP and SEG flash making it possible to confirm the same segment data for each lap 7 To display BEST SEG press MODE for 3 seconds The best segment lap is displayed with the descriptor BEST 8 To return to operation 2 press MODE and SHIFT simultaneously 9 Press CLEAR to finish the confirmation of data 43 a How to Measure Segment Time with Transmitters a How to Measure Segment Time by Dividing the Course into Segments of Equal Distance How to Measure Segment Time by Dividing the Course into Segments of Equal Distance How to Measure Segment Time by Dividing the Course into Segments of Equal Distance Enter the course distance or measure it by driving By setting the number of segments of equal distance it is possible to measure the segment data maximum of 15 segments without the need for a transmitter in each segment 1 Turn on the power to the control unit 2 Confirm the display s initial screen READY should appear I
25. a by Dividing the Course between Straights and Corners How to Measure Segment Data by Dividing the Course between Straights and Corners Once the course has been driven to record the data and the edited course data up to a maximum of 10 courses has been stored in LAPCOM it can be called up at anytime making it possible to measure segment data in the same course Lite cannot obtain and edit the course data Because the course data recorded by LAPCOM VX 2000 excluding Lite and edited by Lapcom Terminal can be delivered to all models of LAPCOM VX it is possible to measure the data of all vehicles in the same team under the same condition Getting Ready 1 Turn on the power to the control unit 2 Confirm the display s initial screen READY should appear If not press CLEAR to get the initial screen 3 Press MODE and SHIFT simultaneously for 3 seconds to get the parameter setting screen The parameter number or calendar should appear on the lower right of the screen If not press CLEAR and try again 4 Press MODE to display parameter number 15 on the lower right of the screen 5 Press SHIFT to make the channel setting flash 6 Press SET to select the transmitter channel 0 to F for lap times Select if transmitters will not be used to measure segment data Select if the number of segments will not be set LAPCOM automatically sets the number of segments based on
26. all the sensor at an oblique angle away from the direction of the centrifugal force 2 If operating continuously for hours direct the airflow through a hose and onto the lens surface This prevents dust collecting on the lens 3 Insert the temperature sensor connector into the TMP 1 or TMP 2 jack of the control unit TEMP Temp DC 2 temperature E 4 00068 CHARGE PRESSURE A oA ae 0 Sensor for intake exhaust air temperature 0 C to 1000 C 1 The sensor s screw has a standard size of 1 8 PT Install the sensor so that the sensing head is seated in the flow of gas to be measured 2 Insert the temperature sensor connector into the TMP 1 or TMP 2 jack of the control unit 3 Set parameter number 9 or 10 Alarm for a Temperature Increase Please see page 27 or 28 Sensor for intake exhaust air temperature TEMP1 Temp2 DC 12V g O Q CHARGE PRESSURE Attention LAPCOM VX 2000 automatically switches between low temperature mode 0 C to 200 C and high temperature mode 201 C to 1000 C depending on the value set for Alarm for a Temperature Increase If the value set is 200 C or under it operates in low temperature mode in which case temperatures higher than 200 C cannot be measured Likewise if the setting is 201 C or higher it operates in high temperature mode and temperatures under 201 C cannot be measured 15 Parts and Installation T Parts and
27. at may enter the microcomputer of the control unit from the RPM pulse lead If there is any damage that needs repair ensure there is no electrical contact between the cable and clip 12 Parts and Installation Installing the Wheel Speed Sensor 1 Arrange the supplied magnet triggers on the axle or wheel Usually 4 to 10 magnets are used The speed pulse length outer circumference of tire number of magnets should be 100mm to 999mm Determine the number of magnets to set the speed pulse length in this range 2 Affix the magnets with tape Mounting the magnets on the sprocket or wheel by drilling holes may reduce their strength 3 Install the wheel speed sensor so that the sensing surface is close to the magnets but not touching them Any contact would cause damage to the sensor The distance between the sensing surface and the magnets depends on the installation setup but a gap of 5mm is recommended Magnet trigger Wheel speed sensor 4 Insert the wheel speed sensor connector into the speed sensor jack of the control unit 8 Aai Wheel speed sensor 3z 000E e CONTROL UNIT Attention During installation do not subject the upper resinous part of the sensor to any stress by pinching or wrenching it with a tool 13 Parts and Installation T Parts and Installation a Parts and Installation Pressure Sensor Optional Max 20kg cm Lite does not have a pressure senso
28. bend twist damage or apply heat to any of the cables Use only the indicated voltage Doing otherwise could cause a fire or an electric shock When using other electric appliances together from the same power outlet ensure that the total electric current does not exceed the circuit limit When using this device with an external DC power supply connect it to the 12VDC power of a negatively earthed vehicle Do not switch on the power to this device in the presence of inflammable gas as this could cause a fire Do not use this device where the use of such devices is prohibited such as inside airplanes or hospitals Use only the AC adapter supplied Correctly insert the plug into the power outlet Any metal that comes into contact with the AC adapter plug could cause a fire or an electric shock Pull the AC adapter plug from the power outlet by the body Pulling it out by the cord could cause a fire an electric shock or damage to the adapter Before using these devices read the User s Manual During operation any cables that come loose or any connections that become unstable through vibration could cause a malfunction of this device Do not apply stress to any of the connector joints Do not exceed the prescribed time limit when charging the internal battery f the internal battery is completely discharged it could cause extreme deterioration of the battery s performance and loss of all the stored data in the
29. ctory settings 1 Confirm READY appears on the left side of the screen If it does not press CLEAR to display it 2 Press SHIFT SET and CLEAR simultaneously for 3 seconds and confirm that the whole screen Note If resetting the system all the default settings and stored data will be lost 52 Printing the Data Printing the Data How to print the data 1 Press CLEAR to display READY on the screen and move the print switch to position 2 for a second to start printing the lap time data list 2 Press MODE or SHIFT to display the desired lap data If the print switch is moved to position 1 for a second graphic related forms including course layout will be printed according to the setting in parameter number 14 If the switch is moved to position 2 the LAP SEGMENT data list will be printed 3 To cancel printing press CLEAR Note For the details of the print form setting see page 33 If segment times are not measured form 2 is not printed Switch position 1 is for graphic data 2 for various lists For the details of printer operation see page 94 x LAPCOM Xxx ver 2000 LAP TIME DATA LIST PA dd 1007 LAP TIE orm IK kwh CRE OTL CDC L 5 1 54 98 M66 9060 422 2 8 OF IP L 4 155 07 Oro Get dee 42 95 10 10 L Oe MO ee 2 7 10 L 2 R mT ER IT 2 97 101 L L 1 17 SOP ol A ot w w ex LAPCOM xX ver 27000 LAP EAEN TIE DATA LIST PA GOL ida eee OO EEE LAP THE 1 2 Jl d L sds Li 1499 0 9 0 O09 OS OM T 6
30. currently set baud rate which appears on the lower left of the screen 4 Press SET to select the baud rate 12 1200bps to 115 115200bps to match the communication speed baud rate of the device to be used 5 If setting other parameters press MODE to display the desired parameter number When finished press CLEAR 12 1200bps 115 11520bps Note The data transmission rate is the data transmission cycle when LAPCOM sends data to a PC via the telemetry system over communication facilities such as radio or cellular phones If setting S default a communication speed of 9600bps or more is required If using a general radio modem for telemetry the transmission rate of M or L may be necessary for normal operation 31 How to Set Parameters a How to Set Parameters a How to Set Parameters 14 Selection of Print Form with Optional handy printer Default 0 After Basic Operation confirm that the parameter setting screen is displayed The parameter number should appear on the lower right of the screen If not return to Basic Operation to display the parameter setting screen 1 Press MODE to display parameter number 14 on the lower right of the screen 2 Press SET to select the desired print form PRINT O to PRINT 6 3 If setting other parameters press MODE to display the desired parameter number When finished press CLEAR Note PRINT
31. device Products at a Glance LAPCOM VX 2000 Standard System Components Control unit Pulse lead for RPM LAPCOM VX 2000 s software Lapcom Terminal for Windows 95 98 NT is not included with this unit Please download it from Percul s home page at lt http www percul co jp gt Products at a Glance a Products at a Glance D Products at a Glance Transmitter TX 100 Standard System Components Transmitter AC adapter The color cards and hanger are optional Handy Printer DPU 414 Printer Thermal paper The printer cable is optional 0581 02 Com port printer cable The AC adapter is not included with this unit It is possible to use the AC adapter included with the VX 2000 or TX 100 unit Parts and installation LAPCOM Parts and Connectors Bracket 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 D D amp TEMP1 TEMP2 DC 12V QS khk 000000 0i 00000A POWER PEED AIF DISPLAY CHARGE PRESSURE LArCOnmM CONTROL UNIT 8 8 Front Back 8pin EXT Cable 1 5m External battery connection cabl DC input conversion cable Display mount 1 Power lamp This lamp lights up when the device is on 2 Print switch Use this switch to print the stored data with the optional handy printer Position 1 is for printing graphic data and position 2 for numerical data 3 Com port This port is for connecting to the serial port of a PC data transfer
32. ds to get the parameter setting screen The parameter number or calendar should appear on the lower right of the screen If not press CLEAR and try again 4 Press MODE to display parameter number 15 on the lower right of the screen 5 Press SHIFT to make the channel setting flash 6 Press SET to select L If transmitters are not being used for segment data select Otherwise select the channel number If the number of segments is not being set select Otherwise select the number of segments a l 7 Press CLEAR to confirm the initial screen with READY l gt l m 8 If transmitters are being used for segment data turn on the power to confirm the channel setting 9 Move the vehicle to the start line and stop 10 After confirming that the vehicle has completely stopped press the push button switch once 11 As soon as the vehicle moves off measurement starts At the 400m point measurement stops 12 If continuing this measurement repeat from operation 9 49 a How to Measure Data within a Distance of 0 to 400m a How to Measure Data for Speeds from 0 to 100kph How to Measure Data for Speeds from 0 to 100kph After the simple key operation described below start driving to begin measurement LAPCOM automatically recognizes the start point and the point where the speed reaches 100kph and measures lap time and other data It is possible to measure
33. e control unit into parameter input mode using the display keys 1 Turn on the power to the control unit 2 Confirm the display s initial screen READY should appear If not press CLEAR to get the initial screen 3 Press the Mode and SHIFT keys simultaneously for 3 seconds to display the parameter setting screen The parameter number or calendar should appear on the lower right of the screen Parameter number Note If the optional handy printer is connected to the control unit the current parameter data list can be printed out by moving the print switch to position 2 for one second while the parameter setting screen is displayed XNK LARPOOM XEN ver 2000 PARAFETER DATA LIST Pa 40 ALLA Back Lisht O 0 0F 1 0 2 MIME 3 MGT ODiaata Md mw J Eirometer Posi O f kwh zph d Taho Posi 6 P p z P zE f Shift Rey BO ra b Over Rev S000 r T Press Seales D a 1 9 2100 befor E Proswer Alarm O W LLO belo 3 Te l Alam M0 E I0 Tar 2 Alam gt 0 C 11 Kodel gt D Der Bike 2 kmal l2 AF Coweter 100 0 100 AMA Othe AF ld Trans late E SAT AE LS see 00 bes ld Printer Posi A O RL 6 15 LAP ch i nTk H L He gt a mK i Forth comp Lil G LI G i L kwh w wh i 10 Auto OFF Time 1 00 set Start Seeed O kwh or wh How to Set Parameters 1 How to Set the Backlight ILLUM Default OFF Backlight is optional
34. e default input screen 21 SET key Use this key to select values on the default input screen or to set the potentiometer displacement 22 CLEAR key Use this key to end each mode and to return to the initial display screen 8 Parts and Installation Charging with the AC Adapter Lite does not have a 12VDC jack 1 Make sure that the power switch is turned OFF 2 When running LAPCOM on a tabletop using the AC adapter use the optional DC input conversion cable One end connects to the AC adapter s DC plug and the other end to the 12VDC jack THR STR TEMP1 Temp2 DC12V 5 OOO PRESSURE Power switch OFF 3 As soon as the AC adapter is plugged into the power outlet the power of the control unit is on even if the power switch is turned OFF 4 If charging the internal battery insert the DC plug of the AC adapter into the charging jack of the control unit 5 After plugging the AC adapter into the power outlet quick charging finishes in about 2 hours the monitor lamp goes out and regular trickle charging starts To fully charge the control unit continue trickle charging for about 10 hours OM AC adapter TEMP Temp DC 12V CHARGE PRESSURE w n Q I7 OOOOR 8 Caution Observe the following instructions to avoid deterioration of the internal battery Do not charge the control unit for longer than the recommended time Charge within the temperature range of 5 to 40
35. e example at left says Do not disassemble This indicates a mandatory action The mandatory action is shown inside the icon or the icon is placed next to a diagram or sentence The example at left shows that a user must remove the plug from the power outlet SAO OF gt This indicates an action that should be performed The necessary action is shown inside the icon or the icon is placed next to a diagram or sentence Attention 1 Copying all or part of this manual without permission is strictly prohibited 2 The contents of this manual may be modified without prior notice 3 If you discover any errors omissions or any part that is unclear we would appreciate your advising us 4 Percul Co accepts no liability or responsibility for any outcomes resulting from user operation equipment failure incorrect operation or external factors 5 The warranty is voided if any of these products is disassembled or modified without permission Windows 95 98 NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Hayes is a registered trademark of Hayes Micro Computer Products Inc 2 CONTENTS Read Before Use Instructions for Use ssteeeseewsceeseesteenccecenseserererces 4 LAPCOM Products ata Glance etm nahn ee ea wate me ara ae mamma tava 5 Parts and Installation pe aces Gnueeek eas atrmnter bandectarmnsses 7 LAPCOM Parts and Connectors veretereee 7 Charging with the AC Adapter e 9 Installing the Display and Control Unit 10
36. er right of the screen 2 Press SHIFT until the numerical value to be changed starts to flash 3 Press SET to select a value Set the desired theoretical value of the air fuel ratio by repeating operations 2 and 3 Select a value 4 If setting other parameters press MODE to display the desired parameter number When finished press CLEAR Note In our tests we used fuel with a theoretical value of 14 57 for the air fuel ratio lf setting the value to 1 00 default the air fuel ratio is indicated by I l l If setting the value to 00 00 the air fuel ratio is indicated as a concentration of oxygen in the exhaust gas as a VGO Indication with A kg f cm2 vaa Ge kg f cm Indication with How to Set Parameters 13 How to Set the Data Transmission Rate and Baud Rate Default S 9600bps After Basic Operation confirm that the parameter setting screen is displayed The parameter number should appear on the lower right of the screen If not return to Basic Operation to display the parameter setting screen 1 Press MODE to display parameter number 13 on the lower right of the screen 2 Press SET to select the data transmission rate S M or L to match the communication speed baud rate of the line to be used Only the VX 2000 Hyper Pro and Hyper Pro Plus have this function 3 When changing the baud rate press SHIFT to display the
37. et Data How to Confirm Delete and Reset Data How to confirm the run data 1 Confirm READY appears on the left side of the screen If it does not press CLEAR to display it 2 Confirm the display s initial screen Time should appear on the lower right If not press CLEAR to get the initial screen The displayed data includes lap time wheel speed and STH 2 4 16 18 20 temperature Additionally pressing SET switches MAX em the displayed data to lateral g pressure or RPM Se i LAP e Ginn gi 1254 3 To display BEST LAP press MODE for 3 seconds The best lap is displayed with the descriptor BEST LAP 4 If confirming data for each segment press MODE and SHIFT simultaneously to start SEG flashing 5 Press MODE to confirm the segment data in order from the most recent lap to the oldest lap Press SHIFT to reverse the order of laps 6 If the MODE and SHIFT keys are again pressed simultaneously LAP and SEG flash making it possible to confirm the same segment data for each lap 7 To display BEST SEG press MODE for 3 seconds The best segment lap is displayed with the descriptor BEST 8 To return to operation 2 press MODE and SHIFT simultaneously 9 Press CLEAR to finish the confirmation of data Key operation to confirm segment data Initial screen READY MODE SHIFT Press simultaneously SHIFT Data scroll Confirm each LAP LAP flashing MODE Back MODE BEST Press 3 seconds
38. f not press CLEAR to get the initial screen 3 Press MODE and SHIFT simultaneously for 3 seconds to get the parameter setting screen The parameter number or calendar should appear on the lower right of the screen If not press CLEAR and try again 4 Press MODE to display parameter number 15 on the lower right of the screen 5 Press SHIFT to make the channel setting flash For the details of this setting see page 33 Transmitter Channel and Measurement Mode 6 Press SET to select the transmitter channel 0 to F for lap times Select if transmitters will not be used to measure segment data Select the desired number of segments A is for 10 segments B for 11 C for 12 D for 13 E for 14 and F for 15 7 When the course distance is known in advance press MODE to display parameter number 17 on the lower right of the screen For the details of this setting see page 36 How to Record the Measurement Pattern 8 To enter the course distance press SHIFT until the numerical value to be changed starts to flash 44 How to Measure Segment Time by Dividing the Course into Segments of Equal Distance 9 Press SET to select a value Enter the course distance by repeating operations 8 and 9 10 Press CLEAR to confirm the initial screen with the descriptor READY 11 Turn on the power to the transmitter After confirming the channel start driv
39. ff for example press CLEAR to cancel the measurement and restart the measurement with the next lap After finishing the measurement of the course correctly return to the pit It is possible to repeat the measurement a number of times until the trace has been correctly completed Record number for the measurement pattern 4 Edit the course data See 16 How to Set Lateral G 5 Press CLEAR to record the course data 37 How to Set Parameters a How to Set Parameters a How to Set Parameters 18 How to Set the Auto off Timer After Basic Operation confirm that the parameter setting screen is displayed The parameter number should appear on the lower right of the screen If not return to Basic Operation to display the parameter setting screen 1 Press MODE to display parameter number 18 on the lower right of the screen 2 Press SHIFT to start the numerical value flashing then press SET to enter a value that corresponds to the lap time A value up to 9 minutes 50 seconds can be set If the vehicle does not pass through the measurement section or does not complete a lap within the set time it will be deemed that the vehicle has slowed down or stopped Measurement is canceled and Setting of time logging stops The default value is 0 00 10 minutes Note If only the time has been set by setting speed to O00kph the lap time in which the vehicle enters the pit without passing the transm
40. he Transmitting Code 88 Installing See ee eee eee erent 89 Printer Products at a Glance erst ttre teeters 90 Parts ee eee ere eer eee 90 Operating Panel srrssrrrrrrrrrrerrrnnnnnunununnununnnunnnnnn 91 Connecting the AC Adapter eese 92 Charging Wee ii cave wesc dese AAAS Clo eeec tees EEEN 92 How to Set the Paper a seca Gone wenilinan 93 How to Set the Dip Switches corttttte teeters 94 CONTENTS n Instructions for Use E Instructions for Use Adwarning Do not disassemble or modify this device Doing so could cause a fire an electric shock or damage to the device Do not use this device on any vehicle that is NOT 12VDC with a negative earth Doing so could cause a fire an electric shock or damage to the device f anything unusual emanates from the device such as smoke or a strange smell immediately remove the plug from the power outlet Remove the plug from the power outlet before conducting maintenance on this device Leaving it plugged in could cause an electric shock Regularly wipe dust from the plug Leaving it for any length of time could result in fire During thunderstorms stop using the device remove all cables from the device and the plug from the power outlet This device is not waterproof If it gets wet it could cause a fire or an electric shock Do not touch the power outlet with wet hands as this could cause an electric shock Do not modify the AC adapter and do not
41. he measurement of the distance starts After passing the transmitter a second time measurement finishes and the course distance is displayed on the screen If the course is not being traced accurately through spinning or sliding off for example press CLEAR to cancel the measurement and restart the measurement with the next lap After finishing the measurement of the course correctly press CLEAR to record the distance It is possible to repeat the measurement a number of times until the distance is recorded by pressing CLEAR Parameter number 17 3 Once the distance has been set the measurement of time is possible 36 How to Set Parameters To measure segment time by dividing a course between straights and corners with parameter number 15 1 Press MODE to display parameter number 17 on the lower right of the screen 2 Press SET to select a record number 0 to 9 for the measurement pattern The measurement patterns are data that include a course map created from driving the course and the positions of segment time measurement points Up to 10 patterns can be recorded 3 Drive the course After passing the transmitter for the first time the measurement of the distance and lateral g starts After passing the transmitter a second time measurement finishes and the distance of the course is displayed on the screen If the course is not being traced accurately through spinning or sliding o
42. he table below 3 If setting other parameters press MODE to 3 display the desired parameter number Select the REV position When finished press CLEAR 4 strokes 1 sylinder 2 strokes 1 sylinder 4 strokes 2 sylinders 4 strokes 3 sylinders 2 strokes 2 sylinders 4 strokes 4 sylinders 2 strokes 3 sylinders 4 strokes 6 sylinders 4 strokes 8 sylinders 4 strokes 10 sylinders 4 strokes 12 sylinders Note The table may not accommodate certain vehicle types 22 How to Set Parameters 5 How to Set the Shift Lamp Default 16000rpm After Basic Operation confirm that the parameter setting screen is displayed The parameter number should appear on the lower right of the screen If not return to Basic Operation to display the parameter setting screen 1 Press MODE to display parameter number 5 on the lower right of the screen 2 Press SHIFT until the numerical value to be changed starts to flash 3 Press SET to select a value Set the desired RPM at which point the shift lamps flash to advise of gear change timing by repeating operations 2 and 3 wy SEY 4 rem gob Cc l Select a value 4 If setting other parameters press MODE to display the desired parameter number When finished press CLEAR Note The RPM set for the shift lamps should be lower than the maximum value of the displayed graph 23 How t
43. hese instructions assume that LAPCOM VX 2000 Hyper Pro Hyper Pro Plus is connected to Lapcom Terminal 1 Click Course from the menu bar Click Course Data Open from the popup menu 3 Click the Connect button in Communication Line k Lapam eimi Wea 1U Ea if Laprom imine Wea JU Corselit PDD rm 0pm P ire el 2 After selecting the desired course data click OK Course data Loading CE EHE Suzuka dat ec Program Files SJLAPCOM om corse Telemetry a Telemetry m z a aki Eike g oo m A Pee ee ss E 84 85 Telemetry Telemetry 5 If the course data has not been transferred to LAPCOM click Main Line Setting from the menu bar then select Command from the popup menu If it cannot be selected press F3 or select Stop Transfer from the popup menu Then click Course Data Transfer Tibii a Pal Bef Tiarciai iata L 1 Daref7 31 A00 35 46 53 FA Ma aguremeanl Mode Colom P oeni ne 3 ed IF Bab Conrinkadion Line Connect 6 Click Main Line Setting on the menu bar then click Start Transfer from the popup menu to start sending data by LAPCOM Click Stop Transfer to stop sending the data from LAPCOM w Main port OpenfO Parameter Transfer FI Start Transter T Stop Transfer S F Cormand C DownloadiE F5 Fast download F FE Math Eor Eonditionlgi Record
44. ially available RS232C cable Turn on the power to the modem and PC 5 Turn on the power to the control unit 6 Start Windows 7 Click the LAPCOM icon in Programs to start Lapcom Terminal 8 Click Main Line Setting in the menu Click Main Port Condition from the popup menu w Main port Open Parameter anete E Star aneren re Stop IranetelS Fa Eammnandik b iar cret Fa Eastdownloadi FE Main Port Condition A Record of Phone No M 9 In the Main Port Condition Setting dialog box select the port number COM1 to COMB5 the communication cable connects to Set the communication command according to the modem protocol specification Click OK 4H Main port condition setting Baud Rate 1200 2400 4800 amp g600 C 19200 38400 57600 115200 Port Muriber Flow Control Auto redial Comi Pa 2 penile C Kono 0 Pd RTSICTS Coms SEC Default 65 Data Communication Data Communication EE Data Communication 10 To transfer the data a PC has received from LAPCOM to another PC using a sub port click Sub Line Setting in the menu Click Sub Port Condition from the popup menu In the Sub Port Condition Setting dialog box set each condition 11 Click the Connect button in Communication Line If also transferring the data to another PC click the Connect button in Sub Communication Line Data Communication 13 For the VX 2
45. ing 12 When the course distance is not known in advance drive the course to measure its distance 13 Press MODE to display parameter number17 on the lower right of the screen Confirm that the distance displayed is 00000m 14 Turn on the power to the transmitter After confirming the channel start driving 15 After passing the transmitter for the first time measurement of the distance starts After passing the transmitter a second time measurement finishes and the course distance is displayed on the screen If the course is not being traced accurately including spinning or sliding off press CLEAR to cancel the measurement which will restart with the next lap After finishing the measurement of the course correctly press CLEAR to record the distance It is possible to repeat the measurement a number of times until the distance is recorded by pressing CLEAR 16 When the vehicle passes the transmitters for lap times 2 monitor lamps on the right light up When passing the transmitters for segment times a lamp on the left lights up Note After stopping the vehicle LAPCOM automatically ends measuring after 10 minutes or the time set in the auto off timer To manually end measurement press CLEAR 45 A How to Measure Segment Time by Dividing the Course into Segments of Equal Distance E How to Measure Segment Data by Dividing the Course between Straights and Corners How to Measure Segment Dat
46. inter after changing LAPCOM s baud rate to 19200bps Even though the baud rate has increased the printing speed does not change 95 ERCULCO LID 2217 HIGASHIKATA MATSUYAMA EHIME 791 1123 JAPAN Phone 81 89 963 3301 FAX 81 89 963 1308 URL http www percul co jp
47. is right handed or left handed Using a speed reduction mechanism the sensor is capable of determining whether the rotary direction is the same as or opposite to the steering rotary direction 2 When installing ensure that the rotation center of the sensor is in line with the center of the steering movement angle and adjust the right and left displacement angle of the steering within 160 of electrical rotation 3 Insert the sensor cable connector into the STR jack TEMP TEMP2 DC12V CHARGE PRESSURE nr 7 QOOOF Q Rotary potentiometer Restricted Rotary potentiometer Not restricted Linear potentiometer for throttle position 1 The maximum and minimum points can be freely set within the sensor stroke If they exceed the stroke the sensor will be damaged When installing set the measuring object s mechanical displacement such as the amount of movement of throttle wire to within the stroke range and allow some margin for the maximum and minimum points 2 Insert the sensor cable connector into the THR jack Linear potentiometer Attention If using the linear potentiometer to measure steering movement or the rotary potentiometer to measure throttle position or suspension displacement read through each instruction handbook for proper use 17 Parts and Installation w How to Set Parameters a How to Set Parameters Basic Operation Putting th
48. itter will be invalid and not recorded Only lap time data in which the vehicle passes the transmitter within the set time is valid When the vehicle enters the pit without passing the transmitter it slows down dramatically and stops for a certain period In order to make this lap time data valid for recording set the speed and time as follows Parameter number 18 3 Press SHIFT for 3 seconds to start the unit of speed flashing 4 Press SHIFT again until the numerical value to be changed starts to flash 5 Press SET to select a value Set the desired speed where logging stops or starts by repeating operations 4 and 5 6 Press SHIFT again for 3 seconds to start time flashing Select a value Note The speed set should be quite low excluding 000 kph compared with regular driving speed Setting of time together with speed avoids cessation of logging due to a temporary slow down such as wheel lock during braking 7 If setting other parameters press MODE to display the desired parameter number When finished press CLEAR 38 How to Set Parameters 19 Calibration of the Steering Movement After Basic Operation confirm that the parameter setting screen is displayed The parameter number should appear on the lower right of the screen If not return to Basic Operation to display the parameter setting screen 1 Press MODE to display parameter number 19 on the lower right
49. l the measurement which will restart with the next lap After finishing the measurement of the course correctly return to the pit It is possible to repeat the measurement a number of times until the trace has been correctly completed 17 Confirm that the course distance is displayed on the screen Press MODE to display parameter number 16 on the lower right of the screen 18 Press SET to select a value When creating and editing course data the point where the lateral g is generated beyond the set value is judged as the start of the corner 47 SS How to Measure Segment Data by Dividing the Course between Straights and Corners i How to Measure Segment Data by Dividing the Course between Straights and Corners How to Measure Segment Data by Dividing the Course between Straights and Corners 19 Press SHIFT for 3 seconds to display the setting of the other lateral g that is for detecting the corner s end point Press SHIFT until the numerical value to be changed starts to flash Press SET to select a value Set the desired lateral g by repeating those operations The lateral g of the corner s end point should be lower than the one for its start point 20 By pressing SHIFT for 3 seconds the value on the lower left of the screen starts flashing Set the distance by pressing SHIFT to start the number flashing and then press SET to select a value This value is the distance from
50. lect 1 if the number of course segments is 1 L _ l j l l 7 If setting other parameters like auto off timer press MODE to display the desired parameter number When finished press CLEAR 8 Turn on the power to the transmitter After confirming the channel install the transmitter 9 Start driving As soon as the vehicle passes the transmitter the monitor lamp lights up and time measurement and data logging starts LAPCOM can store data for up to 100 laps or a total of 90 minutes Lite and Basic can store data for up to 20 minutes Note After stopping the vehicle LAPCOM automatically ends measuring after 10 minutes or the time set in the auto off timer To manually end measurement press CLEAR 41 a Basic Use a How to Measure Segment Time with Transmitters How to Measure Segment Time with Transmitters How to Measure Segment Time with Transmitters It is possible to accurately measure times by installing the maximum 14 transmitters in the course segments Getting Ready 1 Turn on the power to the control unit 2 Confirm the display s initial screen Time should appear on the lower right If not press CLEAR to get the initial screen 3 Press Mode and SHIFT simultaneously for 3 seconds to get the parameter setting screen The parameter number or calendar should appear on the lower right of the screen If not press CLEAR and try again 4 Press MODE to
51. may be running Exit Setup 13 The drive name and directory name where Lapcom is to be installed are displayed If continuing the installation click the button If changing the drive and directory enter the desired drive and directory names Then click the button Ja LapcomT erminal Setup Begin the installation by clicking the button below Click this button to install LapcomTerminal software to the specified destination directory Directory Program Fileslapcom Change Directory Exit Setup 59 Installing Lapcom Terminal pa Installing Lapcom Terminal a Installing Lapcom Terminal 14 Enter the name of the Program Group to be placed on the start menu It is possible to choose the name from the list of existing groups 2 LapcomT erminal Choose Program Group Internet Explorer LAPCOM Microsoft Developer Network Microsoft Hardware Microsoft Visual Studio 6 0 Microsoft Web Publishing Online Services Paint Shop Pro 6 Silicon Motion Control Programs 15 Setup starts 16 Click YES Version Conflict 17 Click OK to finish 60 Data Communication Connecting to a PC by Cable 1 Turn off the power to the control unit 2 Connect the COM port mini cable to the COM port of the control unit 3 Connect the RS232C cable to the RS232C port of the PC Connect the other end of the RS232C cable to the black socket PC side of the reverse
52. me reee 40 Basic Use Saececlen Shwe ccmuew eee seep A eeemereeeseemen see 41 How to Measure Segment Data with Transmitters weil obixig iets E AN 42 CONTENTS How to Measure Segment Data by Dividing the Course into Segments of Equal Distance 44 How to Measure Segment Data by Dividing the Course between Straights and Corners ess 46 How to Measure Data within a Distance of 0 to 400m ORRntS Cece Renn eePPORe eRe T 49 How to Measure Data for Speeds from 0 to 10 0 0 cect 50 How to Confirm Delete and Reset Data 51 How to Print Data E eer re 53 Lapcom Terminal Installing Lapcom Terminal aie easier eeR DO RECETTE EEE 55 Installing for Windows OG vertteet eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 55 Data Communication PieitNeeeoen chennai treet cee 61 Connecting to a PC by Cable 61 Connecting to a PC by Radio Modem 65 Connecting to a PC by a Mobile Communication Adapter Modem such as a Cellular Phone 69 Data Analysis and Simulation evevererens 73 How to Download the Data lt rrrrrrrttrrttretteenes 73 How to Analyze the Data estret 75 Editing and Recording of Course Data 78 How to Edit Course Data verrrstrrreteeeeteeeeeseeees 78 How to Record Course Data into LAPCOM 81 Telemetry vtrttttttrtrrtttttrrrrnttrtntntntntentne nenea 84 Transmitter Products at a Glance verccteeetteeeeteeeeteeeeesaeeeeaees 87 Parts Se ee ee ee ee ee eee eee E 87 Charging with the AC Adapter eeeeeeeeee 88 Selection of t
53. mperature range 5 C to 40 C A fully charged battery is capable of running for approximately 12 hours in Lo mode and 8 hours in Hi mode When the battery starts to run low during operation the battery low lamp lights up and the transmitter will soon stop functioning When this occurs turn the power switch OFF before charging If it is left ON it causes the battery to quickly discharge thereby reducing its life Charge the battery before first using this device or if it has not been used for some time Selection of the Transmitting Code 1 Confirm the power switch is OFF 2 To change channel use the address switch For measuring lap time a transmitter is capable of sending infrared rays to any vehicle on the course equipped with a control unit that has the corresponding channel setting If more than one transmitter with the same CH setting is on the same course the transmitters will not measure lap time but segment time Where several transmitters are used on a course use different channels to identify teams or stop using multiple transmitters and use the channel setting for a single transmitter that has already been set for the course Caution If several transmitters are used on the same course it may cause confusion To identify each team s channel use of the color cards optional to distinguish channels as shown below is recommended A light blue dark brown D yellow tan F red pink 8 purple CH 7
54. nized It is set to have many small corners recognized as a big segment It can be set up to 999m If this function is not required set the value to 000m 6 Go to parameter number 17 How to Set Parameters Select a value Lateral g that is for detecting the corner s end point Press SHIFT key to start flashing Press SET key to select a value 35 How to Set Parameters a How to Set Parameters a How to Set Parameters 17 How to Record the Measurement Pattern To measure segment time by dividing a course into segments of equal distance with parameter number 15 when the course distance is known in advance 1 Press MODE to display parameter number 17 on the lower right of the screen 2 To enter the course distance press SHIFT until the numerical value to be changed starts to flash 3 Press SET to select a value Enter the desired course distance by repeating operations 2 and 3 4 If setting other parameters press MODE to display the desired parameter number When finished press CLEAR Select a value To measure segment time by dividing a course into segments of equal distance with parameter number 15 when the course distance is not known in advance 1 Press MODE to display parameter number 17 on the lower right of the screen 2 Drive the course After passing the transmitter for the first time t
55. o Set Parameters e How to Set Parameters How to Set Parameters 4 How to Set Red Line and Full Scale Default 20000rpm 7 Selection of the Pressure Sensor Default 20kgf cm2 After Basic Operation confirm that the parameter setting screen is displayed The After Basic Operation confirm that the parameter setting screen is displayed The parameter number should appear on the lower right of the screen If not return to Basic parameter number should appear on the lower right of the screen If not return to Basic Operation to display the parameter setting screen Operation to display the parameter setting screen 1 Press MODE to display parameter number 7 on the lower right of the screen 1 Press MODE to display parameter number 6 on the lower right of the screen OVER REV 2 Press SET to select a value from 20kg f cm 5O0kgf cm and 100kgf cm that corresponds to the maximum rated value of the pressure sensor to be used 2 Press SHIFT until the numerical value to be changed starts to flash OVER REV 3 Press SET to select a value Set the desired RPM at which point the shift lamps light up by repeating operations 2 and 3 2050 100 3 If setting other parameters press MODE to display the desired parameter number When finished press CLEAR OVER REV How to Set Parameters a How to Set Parameters i 4 If setting other parameters pres
56. o select the desired channel If not measuring segment time select and continue with step 5 33 How to Set Parameters a How to Set Parameters i How to Set Parameters 5 Press SHIFT to start the number of segments value flashing Setting this number enables the measurement of time for each segment for a course that has been divided into segments of equal distance Press SET to select a number or letter as the desired number of segments A is for 10 segments B for 11 C for 12 D for 13 E for 14 and F for 15 If the course is not to be segmented select 1 and go to the setting of parameter number 18 If segments has been set excluding 1 go to parameter number 17 Note When creating and recording course data that is divided into straights and corners by lateral g refer to page 46 of this manual for how to edit the course data using the LAPCOM VX 2000 and the handy printer without a PC If a PC is to be used with the Lapcom Terminal refer to page 82 of this manual 16 How to Set Lateral G lt When measuring segment times with transmitters gt Select the channel lt When measuring segment times without transmitters gt Select lt When measuring segment times by dividing the course into segments of equal distance gt Select a number or letter from 1 to F lt When measuring segment times by di
57. of Phone Mo N 7 Click Disconnect to disconnect the line 86 Transmitter Products at a Glance The following 2 items are included Transmitter AC adapter Items marked with X X Color card X Card hanger are optional 6 4 HI operation monitor lamp i 7 2 Screw hole for tripod 1 1 Charging jack This jack is for connecting the AC adapter when charging the internal battery 2 Power switch This switch is for turning on off the power to the transmitter 3 Address switch for ch selection This switch is for selecting the channel 4 Hi Lo switch This switch is for switching the signal coverage from the transmitter Lo is about 20m and Hi is about 30m 5 CH monitor The selected channel flashes on the monitor 6 Battery low lamp This lamp lights up when the battery is running low 7 Power lamp This lamp lights up when the power is on 8 Charging monitor lamp This lamp lights up when charging the internal battery with the AC adapter 87 oa Transmitter a Transmitter Transmitter Charging with the AC adapter 1 Confirm that power is OFF 2 Insert the DC plug of the AC adapter into the charging jack of the transmitter 3 Plug the AC adapter into a power outlet and leave for about 5 hours Caution Observe the directions below to maintain battery quality Do not charge the battery continuously for more than 5 hours Charge the battery within the te
58. of the screen 2 Turn the steering wheel full lock to the left then press SET 3 Then turn the steering wheel full lock to the right and press CLEAR to finish If the calibration is completed correctly the indicator is displayed on the screen Parameter number 19 SET key CLEAR key Note If the sensor is not being using for steering movement remove it from the control unit and make the calibration The indicator will disappear 20 Calibration of the Throttle Position After Basic Operation confirm that the parameter setting screen is displayed The parameter number should appear on the lower right of the screen If not return to Basic Operation to display the parameter setting screen 1 Press MODE to display parameter number 20 on the lower right of the screen 2 Close the throttle then press SET 3 Fully open the throttle and press CLEAR to finish If calibration is completed correctly the indicator is displayed on the screen Parameter number 20 LO CLEAR key L O SET key Note If the sensor is not being using for throttle position remove it from the control unit and make the calibration The indicator will disappear 39 How to Set Parameters S How to Set Parameters a How to Set Parameters How to Set the Calendar and Time After Basic Operation confirm that the parameter setting screen is displayed The parameter number should ap
59. om switch number 1 to 8 Do not stop partway When setting ON push On line SW once When setting OFF push Paper feed SW once Every time On line SW or Paper feed SW is pressed the setting that has been entered prints out providing confirmation of the setting After setting SW number 8 return to operation 3 Set DIP SW 2 and DIP SW 3 in the same way Note When pushing On line SW the off line lamp flashes once When pushing Paper feed SW the on line lamp flashes once 5 When the Paper feed SW is pushed the on line and off line lamps alternately flash to indicate the new settings are being written to the internal memory Dip SW setting complete prints out and the printer enters on line status Caution If the Paper feed SW is pressed after printing the current function settings the settings will not be changed 6 After setting SW number 8 of Dip SW 3 push either On line SW or Paper feed SW to complete setting Caution While the setting is being written to memory do not turn off the power Turn off the power after Dip SW setting complete prints out 94 Printer Setting for the LAPCOM VX 2000 series 9600bps 8 ON 9600bps Caution The settings above assume the baud rate for the LAPCOM VX 2000 is set to 9600bps default By changing SW number 8 of DIP SW 3 from ON to OFF it is possible to change the printer s baud rate to 19200bps max If making this change use the pr
60. only 1 Click Main Line Setting on the menu bar to select Download or Fast download from the popup menu If either cannot be selected click Stop Transfer to stop the data transferring from the control unit and then select o Datefi jild Alaan PH Meaacorsmani Mode F imp i cen F Rod Communication Line onne testannect Bub Communk aion Lina cannect ston al comme measuring at raal mode n 2 Click Main Line Setting on the menu bar and click Download or Fast Download from the popup menu w Main port Oper O Parameter Transter P F1 Start Transter l F2 Stop Transter S Fa CommarndiL Download D F5 Fast download F Main Pork Eonditiarnle Record of Phone Mo MH 73 Data Analysis and Simulation Data Analysis and Simulation a Data Analysis and Simulation 3 Select whether the date is to be included at the head of the file Select whether the data in the control unit is to be deleted after recording the file Enter a file name Select a baud rate for data download Click OK w Enter File Name to be recorded Bue 4 Enter the range of data to be downloaded from LAPCOM to the PC Regardless of the number of stored laps input 1 100 or 100 to select all data 5 Click OK to start download 74 Data Analysis and Simulation How to Analyze the Data 1 Click File from the menu bar then click Log File Open from the p
61. opup menu Log File Open O 2 After selecting the file to be analyzed click OK Log data Loading EHE Suzuka log macs Program Files LAP COM ee log 3 Click OK on the data loading end information dialog box Data Analysis and Simulation m 4 Click List from the menu bar then click All Lap List from the popup menu 75 Data Analysis and Simulation Data Analysis and Simulation 5 Select the lap number to be analyzed then click Each Lap 7 Place the cursor anywhere inside the graph Using the cursor move the vertical axis laterally to LAPCOM List x the point to be analyzed each iap Print Retover Delete Re record Text Data eee S rpm MIN MAX km h 49 264 52 264 52 2 52 264 52 264 49 264 49 267 6 To start simulation click Start To start analysis place the cursor anywhere inside the graph With the buttons on the upper right of the window it is possible to display other graphs Data Analysis and Simulation a Data Analysis and Simulation a Lylisdd 4 i625 FH orp ore i ner 76 T7 Editing and Recording of Course Data Editing and Recording of Course Data Lapcom Terminal can edit the course data obtained by the LAPCOM VX 2000 and deliver the course data to all models of LAPCOM See Data Communication in this manual for how to comers 5 Select the lap number of a correctly traced lap then click Each Lap
62. pear on the lower right of the screen If not return to Basic Operation to display the parameter setting screen 1 Press MODE to display the Calendar It has Year Month been assigned behind parameter number 20 2 Press SHIFT until the numerical value to be changed starts to flash 3 Press SET to enter a value Set the desired year month date and time by repeating operations 2 and 3 4 Press CLEAR to start the clock 40 Basic Use Basic Use LAPCOM stores data from each sensor based on lap time and wheel speed Therefore the measurement of these is indispensable See Parts and Installation for installation of the sensors Getting Ready 1 Turn on the power to the control unit 2 Confirm the display s initial screen READY should appear If not press CLEAR to get the initial screen 3 Press Mode and SHIFT simultaneously for 3 seconds to get the parameter setting screen The parameter number or calendar should appear on the lower right of the screen If not press CLEAR and try again 4 Press MODE to display parameter number 15 on the lower right of the screen 5 Press SHIFT to make the channel setting flash For the details of this setting see page 33 Transmitter Channel and Measurement Mode Parameter number 15 6 Press SET to select the transmitter channel 0 to F for lap times Select if transmitters will not be used to measure segment times Se
63. pup menu to start sending real time telemetry data by LAPCOM Start TransterT Wat oth Wore tora 14 Click Main Line Setting in the menu bar and click Stop Transfer to stop sending the data from LAPCOM iilid 4 ie 8 FPH Gyo ore H pr 15 Click Disconnect to disconnect the line Note If LAPCOM s internal battery is running low it may cause problems with data communication If this is the case charge the internal battery or run LAPCOM with the external battery 63 Data Communication Data Communication a Data Communication lt Connecting to a PC by Cable gt By directly connecting a PC to the COM port of the control unit by cable it is possible to establish communication for monitoring or download even from 15m maximum away Example 1 PC RS232C 05286 RS232C cable Black 05284 Reverse cable Gray 05283 COM port mini cable SEa n ero Lapcom COM port a L Example 2 PC RS232C 05287 Serial communication cable HAA Mo ii Lapcom COM port 3 me L 64 Data Communication Connecting to a PC by Radio Modem 1 Turn off the power to the control unit 2 Connect the COM port printer cable to the COM port of the control unit 3 Connect the other end of the COM port printer cable to the RS 232C connector of the radio modem 4 Connect the RS 232C ports of the PC and radio modem with a commerc
64. r jack 1 The sensor screw has a standard size of 1 8 PT Install the sensor at the desired place or on the line ensuring there is no loss of pressure 2 Insert the pressure sensor connector into the pressure sensor jack of the control unit Pressure sensor TEMP TEMP2 DC G 88000065 CHARGE PRESSURE Temperature Sensor Optional Sensor for water oil temperature ranging from 0 C to 200 C 1 The sensor s screw has a standard size of 1 8 PT Install the sensor at the desired place 2 Insert the temperature sensor connector into the TMP 1 or TMP 2 jack of the control unit TEMP TEMP2 DC 8800006 PRESSURE Parts and Installation Non contact sensor for surface temperature with a guarantee of accuracy from 20 C to 100 C 1 The non contact sensor measures temperature based on the thermal energy radiated from a circular area whose diameter is half the distance from the surface of the object being measured to the sensor s lens For example if the distance from a tire s surface to the sensor s lens is 100mm the sensor measures the thermal energy radiated from a circular area with a diameter of 50mm centered on the axis of the lens and converts it to a temperature reading Ensure that the circular area does not run off the surface of the object being measured Tires kick up stones and dust by centrifugal force when rotating at high speed To prevent damage to the sensor or defective measurement inst
65. r passing the start of the corner Within that specified distance even if the lateral g falls below the Out G value it is not judged as the end of the corner Emar Duig Ha pi pile 16m 5c 150m b g ajj 2 ajj ajj L RT DETARE TIME npm HR cs GieoF BE afar H Hr rea Bru Gor Pii 310 BIT orm 135 Te SOS 1073an 03y 7 go 1275 in TE Wao thin g o o DaS TMH 1353n J Bub Communication Line Connect Lone Cammani F dition of the course interval 8 Click OK to execute the edit If re editing repeat from operation 7 The maximum number of segments is 15 9 After editing is completed click Record Enter a course name then click OK Enter the course name Cancel Suzuka 80 Editing and Recording of Course Data How to Record Course Data into LAPCOM LAPCOM s internal memory all models can record data for a maximum of 10 courses Once the course number has been called up it is possible to measure segment data for that course Because the course data edited by Lapcom Terminal can be transferred to all models of LAPCOM VX it is possible to measure the data of all vehicles in the same team under the same conditions See page 46 How to Measure Segment Data by Dividing a Course between Straights and Corners for details 1 To transfer the course data to LAPCOM read through Data Communication and using Lapcom Terminal connect LAPCOM to a PC wi
66. ring modems adapters or the optional handy printer 4 REV jack This jack is for connecting the pulse lead to measure engine RPM 5 Speed jack This jack is for connecting the wheel speed sensor to measure wheel speed 7 Parts and Installation Parts and Installation Parts and Installation 6 A F jack This jack is for connecting the optional lambda sensor module to measure the air fuel ratio 7 Optical sensor jack _ l l This jack is for connecting the optical sensor to measure lap times 8 Display jack This jack is for connecting the display 9 Quick Charging monitor lamp This lamp lights up when quick charging the internal battery with the AC adapter It does not light up during trickle charging 10 Charging jack This jack is for connecting the AC adapter 11 Power switch Use this switch to run LAPCOM with the internal battery When running LAPCOM with an external power supply 12V 4V the external power supply takes priority regardless of whether this switch is turned ON or OFF If the external power supply is disconnected and the switch is ON the power supply automatically switches to the internal battery to keep LAPCOM running When running LAPCOM with an external power supply it is recommended that the power switch be turned OFF 12 THR jack This jack is for connecting the optional linear potentiometer to measure throttle position 13 STR jack This Jack is for connecting
67. s MODE to display the desired parameter number When finished press CLEAR Select a value Note LAPCOM VX 2000 automatically changes the display s graph scale depending on the RPM set for the red line Under 11000rpm a graph from O to 11000rpm is displayed For 11000rpm or over a graph to 21000rpm is displayed oe ee o Hi m h Full scale 11000rpm Full scale 21000rpm 24 25 How to Set Parameters a How to Set Parameters 8 How to Set the Alarm for a Pressure Drop Default 00 0kgf cm Lite does not have this function After Basic Operation confirm that the parameter setting screen is displayed The parameter number should appear on the lower right of the screen If not return to Basic Operation to display the parameter setting screen 1 Press MODE to display parameter number 8 on the lower right of the screen 2 Press SHIFT until the numerical value to be changed starts to flash 3 Press SET to select a value Set the desired pressure for the alarm by repeating operations 2 and 3 Set the value to 00 0kgf cm to turn the alarm function off 417 kgf cm 70S l L 4 The lamps light up if the pressure falls below the set value during engine rotation When the engine stops rotating the alarm will stop 5 If setting other parameters press MODE to display the desired parameter number When finished press CLEAR Note For Lite
68. segment data by dividing the 0 to 100kph section equally by speed or by setting up transmitters for segment 1 Replace the optical sensor with the optional push button switch and turn on the power to the control unit 2 Confirm the display s initial screen READY should appear If not press CLEAR to get the initial screen 3 Press MODE and SHIFT simultaneously for 3 seconds to get the parameter setting screen The parameter number or calendar should appear on the lower right of the screen If not press CLEAR and try again 4 kPress MODE to display parameter number 15 on the lower right of the screen 5 Press SHIFT to make the channel setting flash 6 Press SET to select H If transmitters are not being using for segment data select Otherwise select the channel number If the number of segments is not being set select Otherwise select the number of segments LL Lie 8 If transmitters are being used for segment data turn on the power to confirm the channel setting 9 Move the vehicle to the start line and stop 10 After confirming that the vehicle has completely stopped press the push button switch once 11 As soon as the vehicle moves off measurement starts When the vehicle reaches 100kph measurement stops 12 If continuing this measurement repeat from operation 9 7 Press CLEAR to confirm the initial screen with READY 50 How to Confirm Delete and Res
69. slot about 10cm Auto loading function Caution Avoid any place where the paper is in direct sunlight Store it in the shade Note Resting the paper roll on the inside of the paper cover makes setting of the paper easier The outside part of the thermal paper is the printing surface Insert the leading edge as illustrated below Insertion slot 5 If the paper does not feed or exit correctly continue pressing the paper feed switch until it feeds through smoothly in a straight line Note When the paper is being set the off line lamp stops flashing and lights up When the paper nears the end of the roll red lines printed on both edges appear as a warning 93 Printer How to Set the Dip Switches Dip switches DIP SW determine the printer s initial setup and input method See the tables on the next page for the DIP SW settings 1 Turn the power switch OFF 2 To print the current settings hold down the on line switch and turn the power switch ON Release after printing starts 3 When printing finishes the following appears Continue Push On line SW Write Push Paper feed SW If changing the setting push On line SW continue to operation 4 If not push Paper feed SW continue to operation 5 4 If the On line SW is pressed DIP SW 1 which indicates the function setting input state prints out Set DIP SW in order from switch number 1 to 8 Caution Set ON OFF in order fr
70. te of the left and right orientation of the unit when installing it in vehicles For bikes install the custom made unit horizontally as well as taking note of the left and right orientation FRONT u Be careful of the direction Display mount 5 Use the supplied bolts M6 x 10 to install the control unit on the bracket Using bolts longer than the ones supplied will damage the inside of the control unit Bracket M6x10 MAX Attention When it rains take measures to ensure the control unit does not get wet 10 Parts and Installation Installing the Optical Sensor 1 Install the optical sensor by drilling a 16 sized hole in the desired place such as on the body cowling so that infrared rays from the transmitter strike the front of the optical sensor lens If installing the sensor on a metallic part of the body such as the roll bar avoid the effects of noise by insulating the sensor from the car body with the resinous plate supplied Do not lay the cable close to a spark plug or ignition device and do not bind the cable together with the pulse lead 2 Insert the optical sensor connector into the optical sensor jack of the control unit PRINT COM 30 POWER Attention Lap times will not be recorded if strong sunlight shines on the optical sensor especially from the morning or setting sun If that is the case move the transmitter to a spot where the optical sensor will not be affected b
71. th a cable or communication line 2 Click Course from the menu bar Click Course Data Open from the popup menu TE Lapoom Terie F Han Livan Sating Gub Lira Sating ETETE LAP r Courmmioi HE m m SEI STRAIGHT LET ROHT STANCE THE mnbbHiaX kmh EA 5 CONT 4 10000m S00 ers Tin ICG gm Opm 1p zpu Histo Wake fet couse Replay Date PEL soo ee ieaeurerment Mode E lon E open sen un Communication Ling E re 3 After selecting the desired course data click OK Course data Loading ac OK Cancel Eci Program Files SJLAPCOM 81 Editing and Recording of Course Data Editing and Recording of Course Data o Editing and Recording of Course Data 4 Click the Connect button in Communication Line IETAKE THE mabik bah 5 Click x to close the LAPCOM parameter window 82 Editing and Recording of Course Data 6 Click Main Line Setting from the menu bar then select Command from the popup menu If it cannot be selected press F3 or select Stop transfer from the popup menu Then click Course Data Transfer _ pE Lapa erect 4 AmE 7 Enter the course number 0 to 9 to be recorded in LAPCOM If entering a previously recorded number delete the course data and update with the new data Click OK to transfer the course data 83 Editing and Recording of Course Data Telemetry Telemetry T
72. the corner s start point Within this distance the reduction of lateral g is ignored and the corner s end point is not recognized When making many small corners recognized as a big segment this value is set based on the smallest corner s distance 21 After connecting the handy printer to the control unit move the print switch to position 1 for a second to print out the course layout and its edited data 22 Complete the desired course data by repeating the printing and editing Press CLEAR to set the final data 23 After confirming the initial screen with READY start driving 8 ee eee rem G Note After stopping the vehicle LAPCOM automatically ends measuring after 10 minutes or the time set in the auto off timer To manually end measurement press CLEAR 48 How to Measure Data within a Distance of 0 to 400m How to Measure Data within a Distance of 0 to 400m After the simple key operation described below start driving to begin measurement LAPCOM automatically recognizes the start and 400m points and measures lap time and other data within that distance It is possible to measure segment data by dividing the 400m 1 Replace the optical sensor with the optional push button switch and turn on the power to the control unit 2 Confirm the display s initial screen READY should appear If not press CLEAR to get the initial screen 3 Press MODE and SHIFT simultaneously for 3 secon
73. the lower right of the screen If not return to Basic parameter number should appear on the lower right of the screen If not return to Basic Operation to display the parameter setting screen Operation to display the parameter setting screen 1 Press MODE to display parameter number 3 on the lower right of the screen 1 Press MODE to display parameter number 2 on the lower right of the screen 2 Press SET to select the unit of speed kph or mph 2 Press SHIFT until the numerical value to be changed starts to flash 3 If setting other parameters press MODE to display the desired parameter number When finished press CLEAR 3 Press SET to select a value Set the desired pulse length mm by repeating operations 2 and 3 Select a value 4 If setting other parameters press MODE to display the desired parameter number When finished press CLEAR 20 21 How to Set Parameters m How to Set Parameters a How to Set Parameters 4 How to Set the REV Position Default P 2 After Basic Operation confirm that the parameter setting screen is displayed The parameter number should appear on the lower right of the screen If not return to Basic Operation to display the parameter setting screen 1 Press MODE to display parameter number 4 on the lower right of the screen 2 Press SET to select the desired REV position according to t
74. the optional rotary potentiometer to measure steering movement 14 Pressure jack excluding Lite l This jack is for connecting the optional pressure sensor to measure oil or fuel pressure 15 Temperature 1 jack This jack is for connecting the temperature sensor to measure the temperature of various parts 16 Temperature 2 jack This jack is for connecting the temperature sensor to measure the temperature of various parts 17 12VDC jack excluding Lite For use with the optional external battery cable red black when running LAPCOM from an in vehicle battery for backlighting the display at night races or for directly running a lambda sensor When connecting the external battery cable to an in vehicle battery remove the terminal from the in vehicle battery to avoid a short circuit If linking LAPCOM with the ON OFF switch of the vehicle connect the external battery cable to an accessory such as the cigarette lighter or audio equipment 18 Information Lamps To help with gear change timing four of these lamps shift lamps flash when the engine reaches the RPM set by the user If the RPM reaches the red line 6 lamps light up The lamps also light up as alarms to indicate pressure drops and temperature increases 19 MODE key Use this key to display the stored data after races or to change the parameter settings 20 SHIFT key Use this key to display the stored data or together with the MODE key to change the display to th
75. the product s first installation floppy disk or CD ROM and then click Next Cancel 56 Installing Lapcom Terminal 6 After confirming A stup exe appears on the command line for installation program click Finish Run Installation Program If this is the correct installation program click Finish To start the automatic search again click Back To manually search for the installation program click Browse faces a Browse lt Back Cancel 7 Copying of the initializing files starts Copying Files please stand by Processing YBBSTEIT OLL 1 of 8 8 Replace disk 1 with disk 2 then click OK x Please insert disk 2 i Cancel 57 Installing Lapcom Terminal ga Installing Lapcom Terminal a Installing Lapcom Terminal 9 Copying of the initializing files starts Copying Files please stand by Processing YBBSTEIT OLL 1 of 8 10 Replace disk 2 with disk 3 then click OK Setup x Y Please insert disk 3 L i Cancel 11 Copying of the initializing files starts Copying Fileg OLEAUTS32 OLL Processing MSYAViMEO DLL 8 of 8 58 Installing Lapcom Terminal 12 Click OK J LapcomT erminal Setup E3 FB Welcome to the LapcomTerminal installation program Er Setup cannot install system files or update shared files if they are in use Before proceeding we recommend that you close any applications you
76. viding the course between straights and corners and course data is to be recorded in LAPCOM gt Select See pages 46 and 82 Default 0 5G After Basic Operation confirm that the parameter setting screen is displayed The parameter number should appear on the lower right of the screen If not return to Basic Operation to display the parameter setting screen 1 Press MODE to display parameter number 16 on the lower right of the screen 34 Parameter number 16 2 Press SHIFT until the numerical value to be changed starts to flash 3 Press SET to select a value Set the desired lateral g by repeating operations 2 and 3 When creating and editing course data the point where the lateral g is generated beyond the set value is deemed to be the start of the corner 4 Press SHIFT for 3 seconds to display the setting of the other lateral g that is for detecting the corner s end point Press SHIFT until the numerical value to be changed starts to flash Press SET to select a value Set the desired lateral g by repeating those operations 5 By pressing SHIFT for 3 seconds the value on the lower left of the screen starts flashing Set the distance by pressing SHIFT to start the number flashing and then press SET to select a value This value is the distance from the corner s start point Within this distance the reduction of lateral g is ignored and the corner s end point is not recog
77. y sunlight or wind about 50mm of masking tape or dark paper around the outside of the sensor s screw to block the sunlight For touring cars installing the sensor inside the car in the shade of the car roof is effective For formula cars or bikes drilling an 8 to 10 sized hole in the cowl and installing the sensor about 15 to 20mm inside the surface of the cowl is recommended cowl infrared ray _ 15 20mm Regularly check the sensor s lens for oil or dust Clean the lens with a cotton swab as needed Parts and Installation Parts and Installation a Parts and Installation Installing the Pulse Lead for RPM 1 For Kart engines replace the spark plug cap with a noise suppressing product NGK LBOS5EMH or equivalent or use a resistor spark plug 2 To measure the RPM of multi cylinder engines clip the lead to where RPM is measured such as where all the plug leads are gathered or the ignition coil lead 3 Insert the pulse lead connector into the REV jack of the control unit OOO Pulse lead for RPM A CONTROL UNIT Attention If the pulse lead cannot be clipped to vehicles in which the ignition coil or spark plug leads are not exposed enter an ECU Engine Control Unit pulse signal in LAPCOM If the signal voltage is 12V or under make the connection with an optional RPM amp The RPM pulse lead has not been soldered to the clip to help dampen large engine ignition pulses th

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