(EN) G-Series Operating Manual
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1. Monit Limited http www monitrally com2. 0 00 3 mani Okph pal crs km i Pp You can review the last stage s information at anytime by navigating to the Stage Record display in the main menu 34 Advanced Features Speed Alarm G 200 only The Auxiliary A port can be used to drive a warning light when the vehicle exceeds a programmable speed This is ideal for events with speed controls or on touring stages To activate the feature configure the Auxiliary A port in Speed Alarm mode see page 32 and fit a Monit warning light available separately Once this is done a new icon will appear in the main menu allowing you to set the trigger speed and enable or disable the alarm 100 Alarm Speed kph Advanced Features 35 Calibration Value Adjustment GPS disabled In wheel speed sensor mode the calibration value is stored as the number of pulses produced for every kilometre mile travelled If you share the device between vehicles or change tyre sizes frequently you may want to view and edit this value manually To view the calibration value select Calibration gt Value To edit the calibration value only possible if GPS is disabled 1 Select Calibration gt Value 2 Press the EDIT button 8 Enter the new value Use the and buttons to adjust the highlighted digit and the gt button to move between digits When the last digit is reached press the SET button to finish 01000 Calibration Value pulse km
3. 36 Advanced Features Counting Direction The distance counters can be configured to count either up or down To change the direction select Settings gt Advanced gt Counting You can also use an external switch to control this setting page 32 Display Resolution The distance counters normally have a resolution of ten metres If you require a higher level of accuracy this can be increased to one metre To change this select Settings gt Advanced gt Resolution Sleep Timer The device will automatically enters a low power sleep mode after five minutes of inactivity This can be adjusted by selecting Settings gt Advanced gt Sleep Note Take care to ensure your vehicle s battery does not run flat if you disable the Sleep Timer Advanced Features 37 Restoring Factory Defaults To restore all settings to their default factory values navigate to the About menu and hold down the two buttons on the right of the screen for five seconds Warning You will lose all calibration values when this is done 38 Advanced Features Troubleshooting If you re having trouble getting fuel or distance measurements working read through this section for solutions to some common problems And if you can t find an answer here don t hesitate to contact Monit directly for help 39 Common Problems I m using a wheel sensor and the distance measurements are not consistent increment while stationary When GPS is disabled the
4. Error No pulses detected No pulses are being detected from the wheel speed sensor during calibration Check your connections and the instructions supplied with the sensor Error Too many pulses Too many pulses are being generated by the wheel speed sensor during calibration Fit a pulse divider unit available from Monit This error can also be caused by electrical interference see page 40 Error Level must increase between set points The amount of fuel you specified for this set point is less than what you specified for the previous one Check your calculations Error Maximum number of set points reached The G 200 can store a maximum of ten fuel set points Repeat the calibration using an increased amount of fuel between each set point 42 Troubleshooting Error Invalid Fuel Signal Refer to user s manual The fuel sender is not producing a monotonic doesn t move in one direction output signal during calibration To solve the problem e On many factory fuel tanks the fuel sensor is not very sensitive Repeat the test but this time add more fuel between each set point e The fuel may take some time to settle in the tank when added Repeat the calibration but this time wait at least 30 seconds after adding fuel before you record each set point Also note that some senders will not produce an output signal unless the vehicle s ignition is turned on Troubleshooting 43
5. The G 100 200 connects to your vehicle s electrical system through the color coded wiring loom supplied with it Connect this loom as shown RED X BLACK O Mi O O monit TC 200 WHITE Aux A X BROWN Aux B X Speed Sensor Connector GREEN 10 Installation 12V Ov Monit Speed Sensor JX Installation Connect to a 12 Volt power source that is able to supply power even when the ignition is turned off Use a common ground point for all parts of the circuit Do not use the vehicle s chassis Optional Attach up to two hand or foot switches to use the Auxiliary Inputs See Page 12 for more details Optional Wheel Sensor Connector Details BLUE Signal ORANGE 5V BLACK OV G 200 only Connect to the output of your vehicle s fuel sender 11 GPS Antenna If GPS is going to be used to measure speed and distance you will need to fit a suitable antenna There is a range of these available from Monit The antenna attaches to the device using the SMA connector on the back Refer to the information supplied with your antenna for detailed instructions Wheel Speed Sensor If GPS is not going to be used or you want to make use of the GPS sensor fusion technology see Page 4 you will need to supply a wheel speed signal to the rally computer There is a special conn
6. G 100 200 measures distance by counting the pulses produced by a wheel speed sensor Noise from other parts of your vehicle s electrical system can interfere with this signal and cause measure ment errors To solve the problem e Ensure that the G100 200 speed sensor and any attached switches are all grounded directly to a ground point on the vehicle s engine management computer Do not use the vehicle s chassis e Physically move the G 100 200 wiring away from other wires in your vehicle 40 Troubleshooting The fuel level changes when I turn my engine on and off The output signal from some fuel senders is proportional to the vehicle s battery voltage When the engine is running this voltage is boosted by the alternator and this can cause changes in the fuel reading To solve the problem e f you will usually be checking the fuel level when the engine is running calibrate the system with the engine running e Some after market fuel senders will not have this problem Check if your local motorsport dealer has a sender with a more stable output The fuel level measurements are not accurate If the fuel sender in your vehicle does not generate a good quality signal the G 200 will not be able to make accurate measurements Unfortunately many factory senders are designed for low cost not accuracy and you may have to fit an after market sensor if you require better performance Troubleshooting 41 Error Messages
7. can also be accessed by holding down the interval distance CLR button top right for three seconds when in the Telemetry Screen Basic Operation 27 Measurement Units The device can display distance and fuel information in a number of different measurement units To change this select Settings gt Units The device does not need to be re calibrated when these settings are changed Backlight Intensity When in the Telemetry Screen the intensity of the backlight can be reduced by holding down the MENU button for one second Repeating this will return it to full brightness It can also be adjusted by selecting Settings gt Backlight Turning On amp Off The device turns off automatically after five minutes of inactivity Press any of the buttons or start moving the vehicle to turn it on again This timer can be disabled if required see page 37 28 Basic Operation Advanced Features Once you ve mastered the basic functions of the G 100 200 read this section to learn about its more advanced features Customise the user interface setup a foot switch and measure the performance of your vehicle quickly and conveniently 29 Customising the Telemetry Screen The lower half of the Telemetry Screen can be used to display up to seven different speed distance timing and fuel parameters To reduce clutter the device allows you to select which parameters you want to use To enable or disable a parameter select Settings g
8. navigating to the GPS Setup sats 3 alt 2031m LEE Rte long 122 00010 item in the main menu GPS Setup Getting Started GPS Mode 17 Wheel Sensor Mode Setup If you want to use a traditional wheel sensor instead of the GPS system to measure distance and speed you will have to disable the GPS receiver and perform a calibration of the wheel sensor against a known distance before the unit can be used After powering up the unit and selecting a default operating language this can be changed later on the setup can be performed using the menu system To disable the GPS receiver select GPS Setup in the main menu and toggle the Enable option to the off position GPS Setup Next you will need to perform a calibration If you already know the pulse km calibration value for your vehicle you can also enter this value directly Refer to page 36 for details Otherwise continue to the next page 18 Getting Started Wheel Sensor Mode Distance Calibration If the GPS is not being used you will need to perform a calibration of the wheel speed sensor before it can be used The device includes a special calibration wizard that guides you through this process using simple on screen instructions To calibrate the distance 1 Find a piece of road with an accurately known distance Use a distance of at least one mile kilometre for best results 2 From the Main Menu select Calibration gt Cal Distance t
9. G 100 200 Operation amp Installation monit rally Contents 7 Installation 15 Getting Started 16 GPS Mode Setup 18 Wheel Sensor Mode Setup 20 Fuel Calibration 23 Basic Operation 24 Telemetry Screen 2r Entering a Distance 28 Measurement Units 28 Turning On amp Off 29 Advanced Features 30 Customising the Telemetry Screen 31 Using the Sprint Timer 32 Auxiliary Inputs 34 Stage Recorder 39 Troubleshooting GPS Overview The G 100 200 can measure distance and speed using either the GPS signal or a traditional wheel speed sensor For most customers GPS alone will provide excellent results with accuracy comparable to a well calibrated wheel sensor However like any GPS system accuracy can be degraded when operating in heavily built up areas or under dense forest cover To address this limitation the G 100 200 includes unique GPS sensor fusion technology This works by combining the output signals from a wheel sensor and the GPS receiver While the GPS signal is available the GPS software continuously calibrates the wheel sensor in the background If the GPS signal is subsequently lost operation is automatically switched to the wheel sensor The result is uninterrupted high accuracy operation in any environment without the need to manually calibrate a wheel sensor GPS Sensor Fusion A q Mode Note To use the GPS function simply install a wheel sensor as well as th
10. e GPS antenna The software will automatically detect the sensor Installation Warning Installation of the G 100 200 may require modifications to be made to your vehicle s electrical system If this is not done correctly expensive damage may be caused to both the product and your vehicle It is strongly recommended that you seek the services of a qualified automotive electrician to carry out this work Step 1 Before You Start Check that you have the items shown below You will also need a selection of tools wiring equipment and a suitable place to work A Rally Computer B Wiring Loom C GPS Antenna and or Wheel Speed Sensor see page 4 8 Installation Step 2 Fitting to the Vehicle Securely attach the rally computer to the interior of your vehicle The most common locations for this are either on the dashboard directly in front of the co driver or on the passenger door frame When fitting the device ensure that e It will not come free of its mounts during an accident There are two M4 bosses on the back that can be used to fasten it securely e t does not interfere with any of the vehicle s safety equipment e The co driver can operate it comfortably while seated Warning If the vehicle still has airbags fitted do not place the device over the covers from which these are deployed Doing so could result in serious injury in the event of a collision Installation 9 Step 3 Electrical Connections
11. ector on the wiring loom for this purpose It will connect directly to the range of wheel sensors available from Monit and detailed installation instructions are supplied with each sensor Auxiliary Inputs These can be used to attach up to two hand or foot switches to the unit You can then configure each switch to perform a range of useful functions such as clearing the distance or controlling the stopwatch For most functions a normally off momentary type switch should be used See page 32 for more information 12 Installation Fuel Sender Signal G 200 only To use the G 200 s fuel measurement system connect the output signal from your vehicle s fuel sender directly to the green wire on the loom Points to note during installation are e The G 200 works by measuring the output voltage of your vehicle s fuel sender It can be used with signals that either rise or fall with increasing fuel level e f you remove your factory fuel gauge you will need to fit a resistor of approximately the same value in its place to power the sender e Many factory fuel senders will not produce an output signal when the ignition is turned off Installation 13 Step 4 Final Checks Before you apply power to the system check that all your electrical connections are correct Also make sure that any exposed wires in the circuit are covered with insulation tape or heat shrink so they will not short against the chassis 14 Installation Gett
12. ing Started Read through this section to learn how to quickly setup and configure the unit after powering it up for the first time If you are using GPS to measure distance and speed go to page 16 If you are using a traditional wheel speed sensor go to page 18 GPS Mode Setup default Once you have finished installing the unit and GPS antenna apply power to the unit to start it up The first menu to appear will prompt you to select an operating language you can change this later on Following this the main telemetry screen see page 24 will appear 0 00 f GPS gt GPS 1 krm Status b i 4 Before any measurements can be made the GPS receiver must first obtain a satellite signal lock To indicate the status of this process an icon is shown in the lower left corner of the telemetry screen This flashes GRS when no lock is available and changes to GPS once a signal lock is obtained Once lock is established the G 100 200 is ready to use 16 Getting Started GPS Mode Notes e During initial power up cold start or if the unit has been disconnected for a long period of time it may take up to 12 minutes to obtain an initial satellite lock e If GPS sensor fusion technology is being used the wheel sensor will be used when the GPS signal is not available to provide uninterrupted operation It may take 1 2km after startup before the GPS system is initialised You can view the status of the GPS system by
13. k Name Description None The Auxiliary Input is not used Clear Interval Clears the Interval Distance Clear Total Clears the Total Distance Pause Toggles distance counting on and off Freeze Toggles Freeze mode on and off When Freeze mode is active the display is not updated but the counters continue to oper ate in the background Stopwatch Controls the stopwatch Display Mode Same effect as the MODE button in the Telemetry Screen Backlight Dim When the input is held low the backlight intensity is reduced Count Up Dn When the input is held low the distance counters will count down Stage Recorder See page 34 Speed Alarm See page 35 Available on G 200 model only Advanced Features 33 Stage Recorder G 200 only This useful feature allows you to record your stage time distance average and maximum speed values using an external input switch It is enabled by configuring the Auxiliary B input for Stage Record mode see page 32 To use the recorder press and hold the external switch for one second while waiting on the start line This will arm the system and clear the counters and stopwatch When the vehicle begins moving the stopwatch will start automatically At the end of the stage press the switch again and the stage information will be displayed and recorded 0 00 ag dist 0 00km km D Stage Record time 00 00 00s Armed 5 avai O Okph
14. nal unless the ignition is turned on The device will not lose its calibration if the power supply is disconnected Getting Started 21 22 Getting Started Basic Operation This section contains information about the features you will most often use while on a rally event Read through it to familiarize yourself with the product s main functions and to ensure you get the best out of it while out on a rally stage 23 Telemetry Screen This is the main screen that appears when the rally computer is powered up and is the one you will use most often while on events It allows you to easily view your vehicle s distance speed timing and fuel information Interval 0 0 0 1 lt Distance 1 r m Counter GPS 1 1 Status 1 1 The upper half of the menu always shows the Interval Distance Counter which can be reset by pressing the upper right CLR button The lower half is used to show all other speed distance timing and fuel parameters for your vehicle Use the MODE button to cycle through each of these The parameters available are described on the next page 24 Basic Operation Total Distance Counter Second distance counter Hold the CLR button down for one second to reset 82 amp Current Speed kph The current vehicle speed in kph or mph I 812222 Speed 6 200 only avg kph The average vehicle speed since the function was last reset This includes any time spent stationary Hold
15. o start the calibration wizard 8 Follow the instructions on the screen Drive to start of calibration dist and press OK Calibration Note The device will not lose its calibration if the power supply is disconnected Getting Started Wheel Sensor Mode 19 Fuel Calibration G 200 only The G 200 s fuel measurement system is designed to work with a wide range of tank sizes and shapes Before it can be used the system must be calibrated to suit your particular vehicle This is done using a special calibration wizard that guides you through the process using simple on screen instructions To calibrate the fuel system 1 Find a safe place to add and remove fuel from your vehicle To perform the calibration you will need enough fuel to fill the tank completely and a 5 10 litre container that you can use to measure the amount of fuel being added 2 Empty all the fuel from the tank 8 From the Main Menu select Calibration gt Cal Fuel to start the calibration wizard 4 Follow the instructions on the screen 20 Getting Started The calibration wizard works by recording a number of set points as you add fuel to the tank For best results e Use at least five set points up to a maximum of ten e Add about 5 to 10 litres of fuel between each point M 2 3 Cal Distance gt Value Add some fuel to the tank and press OK Calibration 1 Notes Many vehicles will not give a correct fuel sig
16. t Telemetry A list of available parameters will appear and selecting one will toggle its status on and off 4 8 a Units Deenen KUMISNA T M Avg Speed off Mau Speed on 30 Advanced Features Sprint Timer The built in Sprint Timer can be used to accurately measure your vehicle s 0 100kph 0 60mph and 0 400m 1 4 mile acceleration times To use the Sprint Timer 1 Select the Performance menu 2 Choose the type of sprint you want 0 100kph or 400m 8 Bring the vehicle to a halt and press OK to arm the system 4 The timer will start automatically when the vehicle starts moving When the target speed or distance is reached it will stop and display the Press OK to arm gt Timer will begin when vehicle starts moving Advanced Features 31 acquired time Boi Performance Pa Timer 400m Available on G 200 model only Auxiliary Inputs The two Auxiliary Inputs can be used to attach external hand or foot switches to the rally computer These can then be configured in software to perform one of the tasks shown in the table on the next page To assign a task to an input 1 Select the Settings menu 2 Select Auxiliary A or Auxiliary B depending on which switch you want to configure 8 Select the task you want from this list and press OK m 5 8 B Settings gt Auxiliary B gt Advanced gt Ais None Pq Clear Interval Clear Total 32 Advanced Features Tas
17. the CLR button down for one second to reset 126 D Maximum Speed max kph The maximum vehicle speed Hold the CLR button down for one second to reset 01 28 50 4 Stopwatch mins Integrated stopwatch Use the STRT button to start STRT and stop timing Hold the same button down for one second to clear the time Basic Operation 25 Time of Day G 200 only The current time in 24 hour format Use the SET button 18 03 06 g clock to adjust the value 0 Fuel G 200 only litres y The current fuel level in litres or gallons When the vehicle is moving the value may fluctuate as the fuel in the tank moves about To reduce clutter you can disable parameters that you do not want to use See page 30 for more information Note Some parameters are disabled by default You will need to enable them before they can be selected using the MODE button 26 Basic Operation Entering a Distance In some situations you may want to set one of the distance counters to a particular starting value To do this 1 Select the Set Distance menu 2 Choose the counter Interval or Total that you want to set 8 Enter the new value Use the and buttons to adjust the highlighted digit and the gt button to move between digits When the last digit is reached press the SET button to finish Ji A gt f 0f0 00 Set Distance d Set Total Interval km D The Set Interval menu
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