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1. COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Segment Analysis One of the most powerful features of Traqview is Segment Analysis This allows you to compare two small sections of the track on several laps This is especially useful for comparing two drivers who might take different approaches to a corner or for doing a before after comparison of a new technique or driving line Segment separators are used to divide the track up into segments Starting with Traqview V2 0 segments are contiguous the next segment always begins where the previous segment ends Older analysis files can be imported but some adjustment may be necessary Traqview has a default Segment All that is the entire lap To look at a particular section of the track you must create one or more segments Click the Segment Tools button on the upper frame of the Track Map window to pop up the Segments tool menu Drag the Segment Icon bent arrow onto the track near where you want the Segment separator You can also use the Playback Controls to position the Reference Vehicle and press the Set Create Segment Button The Auto Create Segments button will create segments around the track for use in the Theoretical Best Lap calculation You can drag the segments around to best suit your needs To delete a segment separator drag the icon off the track If the Highlight Segments option is selected
2. Segment Separator Vehicle leon Vs Distance Graph Te a a ae D ear Cae aT NCR Slider Control Bar Figure 25 Traqview Screen Layout Actual Video Image Traqview is visual and interactive with moving elements such as vehicle icons that traverse the track graph and friction circle cursors that move and optionally synchronized video playback This screen shows many of the elements that Traqview employs to control and present information about driver and vehicle performance Toolbar Buttons and Controls Funua Ele Edt Yiew Tools yideo Window Help GA 1s RkAQK 4QAXRO Sae Copy Print Connect Add Select Zoom Zoom Pan Auto Compare Gireult Session Rotate Heip Driver Pointer in Pan Race Raly Tools Maps mode Mode Figure 26 Tool Bar Buttons COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Traamate user MANUAL V2 05 January 21 2008 Menu Options File Open opens a session file tqm or an analysis file tqs Close closes current file Save saves current analysis as a tqs file Save As saves current analysis to a name chose by user Add Driver opens a session file and adds driver to dashboard Export Graph Form saves current graph as an image file or form as a CSV text file Export Data saves any of the currently loaded data sets as a CSV text file Print prints the currently selected graph Print Preview shows how the p
3. Segments Sometimes entrance and exit speed can be deceiving Segment Analysis can also show you the real story In this diagram taking the long way around results in higher speeds but longer times COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Pace 58 Traamare user Manual V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 G vs Distance Analysis The G vs Distance graphs show the G forces on the vehicle plotted against the distance traveled This is very useful for viewing the overall performance envelope that a driver is using in the car On the graph below you can see that the green car s graph lines are consistently outside the blue car s indicating that the green car is carrying more speed through the turns and consequently generating more lateral cornering force Another useful element of this graph is the ability to determine when a driver hits the brakes and throttle You can clearly compare when each driver hits the brakes gets off the brakes and gets back on the gas You may want to apply a filter to the graphs to get a clean edge for comparing brake application points This graph is also good for comparing braking curves for the drivers Optimally you want to see a good crisp initial brake pressure even pressure during braking and then a clean transition off the brakes and into the turn If you position the cursor at the end of the brake application as shown it should also intersect the turn in point Also look for nice smoot
4. OV is a logic 0 3V is a logic 1 If input is not connected it will read as a 1 You can change the definitions of the digital points to define ON and OFF using Traqview NEVER CONNECT A DIGITAL INPUT TO THE COIL OR OTHER HIGH VOLTAGE SOURCE Figure 7 TraqData Installation Do not configure the Digitals as Outputs in TraqView if they are connected as Inputs This could damage Traqmate and or the vehicle Outputs Digital Outputs are used to signal when a pre programmed event occurs When activated they form a connection to ground Each Digital Output is an open collector signal and will normally read approximately 2 Volts when not activated Digital Output D4 may be used as an alarm notification for RPM or the AO Analog input D5 may be used as an alarm notification for RPM or the A1 Analog input Either D4 or D5 or ALT on a TraqTach device may be used to control the recording on a ChaseCam digital video recorder When used as an alarm these outputs can be used to trigger a relay to an external warning light or directly drive a low current indicator such as an LED The figure below shows the connections required to connect an external light or LED to a digital output The max sink current on each digital output is 250mA If you use a relay you must have a current limiting diode for the flyback current as shown below COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE PaGe 16 Traamate user MANUAL V
5. Sensor Unit Theoretical Best Lap TBL Best combinations of segment times from a session TraqData Analog Digital and RPM input interface TraqPaq Traqmate Battery Pack TraqTach RPM input interface Traqview Windows data playback and analysis program Traqview Video Windows data and video playback and analysis program TrackVision Windows data and video merge utility program COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Pace 69 Traamate user MANUAL V2 05 January 21 2008 About GPS Data Acquisition Several events converged recently to make GPS Data Acquisition viable First the US government removed the artificial errors in the GPS signal to improve accuracy Second the advent of high speed single chip GPS receivers made the technology both affordable and even more accurate Third the power of portable PCs increased to the point where they can process a large amount of mathematical and graphical data quickly And finally the popularity and increasing sophistication of racing and track enthusiasts created a market for the product The primary advantages of GPS Data Acquisition over more traditional sensor based systems are Easy Installation Using just the GPS positioning and accelerometers you can collect an incredible amount of information enough to compare drivers and cars This makes the system accessible to street cars vintage cars and racecars that run in classes that do not pe
6. Auso volume and en es forward one jumps dataand GPSOaq Curent segment stariFinh Line setting for backward 10 eo tramect leo backward and Timeot Ptaysace separator at at curent wack Video sao a sample o seconds Curent sider speed the curent positon Playback dikes location track poston Figure 37 Playback Controls Track Map The Track Map is the heart of the GPS Data Acquisition System The Track Map will show one or more laps of up to six vehicles The vehicles will move around the track according to the Playback Controls in effect The Track Map is used to set the Start Finish Line that is used to calculate the lap times shown in the Setup and Segment Screens If you are using Traqmate Complete the Start Finish Line will transfer over if it was previously set in the Display Unit In Traqmate Basic you must set the Start Finish line manually by grabbing the Start Finish Icon it will turn into a checkered flag and dragging it to the new location Alternatively you can use the Playback Controls to position the Reference Vehicle and press the Set Start Finish Button The Track Map is also used to create Segments separators Click the Segment Tools button on the upper frame of the Track Map window to pop up the Segments tool menu Drag the Segment Icon bent arrow onto the track near where you want the Segment separator You can also use the Playback Controls to position the Reference
7. You should now see your route and the dashboard on the screen Click on the Play control at the bottom of the screen and Replay Your Day With Traqmate Data Acquisition is just that easy Enjoy COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Pace S Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Traqview Software Installation NOTE It is important to install the software and USB driver before plugging the unit into your PC Traqview is designed to work with most current Microsoft Windows compatible computers including Vista systems Check the Systems Requirements section of this manual to ensure that your system is compatible To install the software insert the compact disc into your PC s compact disc drive If you do not have a CD reader on your PC you can download the software and user manual from the Traqmate website at www tragmate com You may also check there for software updates Traqview Analysis Software Insert the CD and a menu will appear The CD should automatically run when inserted If it does not open My Computer and right click on the CD drive Choose Explore Now double click TraqSetup exe to run the installer program The default options work well for most systems If you have a Display Unit you should install USB Pre Installer You may de select this option if you are installing a Traqview Basic system When finished the program is placed in the Program Files Track Systems
8. Open File Path To Sessions C Documents and Setngs GlenriMy Documenis TrackSystems Data Captures amp Anabsis 20070707 SCE Session anaye 0000 _ File Name Date Duration Track Driver T Barber Sm 69 Ormaza 7 tam 2007 11 34 0 22 31 Barber Ormaza TT Barber sm 05 99 Hartberger 7 tam 2007 1 29 0 24 05 Bafber Tertera IV Barber S14 Pete Bogart 3 tqm 2007 10 34 0 23 55 Barber Pete Bogart IF Barber m41 Glenn s tam 2007 17 49 0 20 13 Barber Glenn IT Barber 5m 41 Glenn 7 tam 2007 12 14 0 21 33 Barber Glenn T Barber MSP Miata Giles 1 tam 2007 12 06 0 30 54 Barber MSP Giles JV Barber SM 05 99 Hartberger 5 tam 07 07 2007 11 32 1106136 Barber Hartberger T Barber 5m 41 Glenn amp tqm 2007 16 44 0 08 24 Barber Glenn LE Barber Kickirilo sm 4 tam 2007 16 39 0 15 36 Barber SM IT Barber sit 41 Gem Stan 2007 15 23 012256 Barber Gen gl Figure 28 File Open Screen The Open File screen has tabs for session tqm files and for analysis tqs files Each file is listed with its recording data duration of the session track and driver name You can select more than one file to open together You can also delete session and analysis files by selecting one or more and pressing the Delete button Deleted files are transferred to the Windows Recycle Bin so they can be recovered if accidentally removed Saving Files Traqview can only save tgs files If you open a tqm file it becomes part of an analysis and is save
9. through this turn A J A A VV 100 a ned arver taster snug ee on gas soon Figure 51 Velocity vs Distance Analysis After looking for areas of improvement on the Velocity vs Distance Graph you need to determine just how to make those improvements The best way is to create a segment surrounding the corner on the track to be improved COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Pace 57 Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Driving Line Generally it is best to be Slow In Fast Out especially if there is a long straight after the turn in question That faster exit speed will compound over the entire distance of the straight Segments are the perfect way to test entrance speed vs exit speed If you are entering a long complex of curves it may be smart to be Fast In Slow Out The best way to determine this is to create two segments on consecutive sections of the track This way you can see if sacrificing entrance speed on one section leads to commensurate gains on the next section soa ime aana a Red Car has better entrance and exit speed EA EEE but takes more time due to distance traveled Mi Semet 1 Seren E e Le Pam E ores a 25 aE T DTA DA Siam ortta a57 a Car Eak Pamore a 39 le Lote TotlTine Lartit TaD Semene M Re Ce poea 7 Figure 52 Segments and Driving Line Analysis
10. Traqmate Complete or Tragmate Basic System TraqData input device PC with Traqview installed 20 gauge or smaller wire the higher the gauge the smaller the wire o This is a size issue not an electrical issue Larger wire will not fit into the screwdown terminals on the TraqData or TraqTach device Means to terminate wires spade lugs wire taps solder ring lugs etc Very small screwdriver for screwdown terminals blade lt 0 08 or 2 mm Crimper tool Wire cutters Wire strippers Volt Ohm Meter VOM Sensors and series resistors as desired Analog Input Installation Overview See detailed instructions for these steps in subsequent pages d 5 6 Ta Identify which input points are to be monitored These could be points already available in the vehicle electric oil pressure gauge or require new sensors steering wheel deflection Give each point a name and identify the units in which to report this input point i e PSI Ratio Deg C Degrees or possibly just Volts If the value you want is not on the list you can just type it in Wire up a sensor with an appropriate series resistor if necessary Measure the resistance or voltage at either end of the range For example if you are using a thermocouple heat it to the max temperature and cool it to the min temperature and measure the temperature and resistance voltage at either extreme You can measure the voltage using the Inputs screen on the Display Unit or with a VOM En
11. for example by adding the same driver twice If for example you select Lap 11 as the best lap for Driver A and Lap 26 as the best lap for Driver B and assign both to the Track Map and click OK you will see both drivers queued up at the Start Finish Line on the track You can then use the Playback Controls to race the cars on that single lap or to follow their progress on one of the available graphs Setup Tane Fte A Frank Peter Alon rackap v Lape Drake ard Turn Zones Map E Lap Tine Friction Circle C E a 2114 600 Segment Analysis Ci mes 2 12 900 doo x d Valocty Ve itance Hoh 211 050 accelirakng Gave Ditace Nore T 215 200 Latera Gs Vs Distance w 2 14 700 TineGap Ys Distance v 2 16 850 Yelocity Ys Time Mre C 2116 400 Accel Brakna Gs Ys Time mel C 11 02 35 era css tre we T zwans iw Raw Data View ee Cae dey Diver Fank Track Wane len Cat Corato En Die mran aa Figure 36 Track Map Graph and Form Setup COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE PAGE 4i Traamate user MANUAL V2 05 January 21 2008 Theoretical Best Lap TBL When one or more segments are created on the Track Map Traqview will add up all the best segment times to calculate the Theoretical Best Lap for each driver This appears as the last lap time in the list If no segments are selected the TBL will be equal to the best laptime If the driver were to execute each segment
12. shown on Traqmate as a reverse screen white on black It is shown on Traqview as a red line To save the information in the Traqmate you must click on Save User Setup COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Pace 33 Traamare user manual V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Session Upload Screen TraqMate Interface Uritinfo Sessions User Data Famare Update Desinaon Path C Documens and Seting iNuburging Teng TE _GetSessons _SelectAt Select None Session Stat Duration HRS MIN S Rate Tack Diver Car Ms 05 15 2005 23 33 37 00 06 46 40h2 Motegi Nuvolari Fenari 05 15 2006 23 40 45 004315 40he Nuburging Nuvolari Fenari 05 18 2006 15 45 30 0011 46 20he LeMans Nuvolari Fenari 05 18 2005 1557 32 001850 40he Nutburging Nuvolari Fenari 05 18 2006 18 05 10 001928 10e Nuburging Nuvolari Fenari Erase Selected Sessions Download Selected Sessions ca Figure 34 Session Upload Screen This screen will show all the sessions that are currently stored in the Traqmate From this screen you can upload the sessions to your PC or erase them If you do not erase the sessions they will stay in the unit The Session numbers are re usable If you erase session 1 the next session will be session 1 even though you may already have a session 2 and 3 The Start date will show the date that the session was recorded and length of time of the session Rate is the
13. Avg Brake Average braking force applied throughout the segment Gs Avg Accel Average acceleration throughout the segment Gs Avg Rt Load Average Right Side left turn lateral force during the segment Gs Avg Lt Load Average Left Side right turn lateral force during the segment Gs Segment Analysis Scoreboard The last tab on the Segment Analysis window is Scoreboard This is very useful if you have several racers that you are comparing It will show you at a glance who has the fastest segment times all over the track This is similar to the on screen scoreboards used by racing announcers while calling qualifying or races R ikk nen just set the fastest time in Sector 2 You can sort by any of the segments by clicking on the column heading to show the fastest or slowest segment times for all the drivers In this example Segment 7 has been selected and sorted fastest to slowest This is indicated by the upward arrow on the 7 column heading Sent Al Mla cag EV ITE z ions fm jies Guest cess ouye ose omai oms 09s oas Gom ow amm ami Jar owse omms jonat oisi omae losso ooms ogs ots ocs Kam is eio cosmo cizo A or coer on kam s oies omae oara oms omase ostus onza ows Mmo m isen fossa Toman losses ontot ears ems oman ogas ousa owe eter da fias oaea a a na ee j ak si o Demre CA CO T Figure 46 Segment Analysis Scoreboard COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK
14. Display Unit The Display Unit DU is a major leap in low cost data acquisition providing in car lap timing without a need for external beacons The graphical and menu driven user interface makes data collection easy and fun Even more innovative the DU is a USB powered data storage device Unclip it from your car and plug it into your PC s USB port The Display Unit powers up and transfers your data right into Traqview where your sessions are listed by Driver Track and Vehicle The DU has a backlit bitmapped screen for easy reading day or night The membrane switch has large buttons so it can be accessed with gloves and is resistant to moisture dirt and grease Mount it anywhere with Velcro or the accessory quick clip With the Tragmate DU in car lap timing has never been easier For each track press the SELECT button at the start finish line to permanently store that information in the DU The unit will remember that track in the future Place the unit in Lapping Mode and watch your laps click off The display shows Lap Number Lap Time Best Lap and whether the lap was faster or slower that the previous lap Lap Timing continues even if GPS signal is lost or spotty Review laps for any session and delete the ones you don t want The Display Unit is attractive enough to use every day When traveling to the track turn on the DU and you will get a nice GPS compass atomic clock and a speedometer COPYRIGHT 2005 20
15. SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE PaGe 50 Traamare user Manual V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Autocross Rally Mode The default operation of Traqview is Circuit Mode where the Start and Finish Lines are the same You can also analyze data from open circuit events such as Autocross Rally Stages and Hillclimbs If you record the data in Autocross mode the data will automatically appear in Separate Start Finish line Rally mode and the start and finish lines will transfer over from the Display Unit Of course you can also change the Start and Finish lines in Traqview or set them in the case of a Traqmate Basic To enter Rally Mode press the icon shown with the yellow closed circuit track NSE It val l change to the open circuit icon To change back press the open circuit Almost any analysis that can be performed in Circuit Mode can also be done in Rally Mode such as Velocity vs Distance Segment Analysis Brake and Turn Zone Maps and Friction Circle as shown below T TE aera sn ees Brake Zone Map Segments a oan ome et ra oe Eas ommes a Hee ee 3 l viina Shes 9a ae e T SS Oe N Separate Start and Finish Lines glist utuusl be Figure 47 Autocross Rally Mode When you enter Rally Mode you are no longer working with pid JoviveiA Diva complete laps but with sections of laps If there is data Laps connecting segments
16. Some items actually perform a function while others go to other menus This chart shows the menu tree Main Menu Record Data Laps Enters lap timing mode Choose Start Finish Unit is waiting for driver to choose a Start Finish location Looking for Start Finish Unit is waiting for vehicle to cross Start Finish Line Erase Start Finish Erases Start Finish for chosen track Qualifying Enters lap timing mode with predictive lap timing graph Choose Start Finish Unit is waiting for driver to choose a Start Finish location Looking for Start Finish Unit is waiting for vehicle to cross Start Finish Line Erase Start Finish Erases Start Finish for chosen track Autocross Rally Enters auto launch mode with separate finish line Select to Stage User presses select on starting line Ready to Launch Timing starts automatically when vehicle launches Erase Start Finish Erases Start Finish for chosen track Drive Enters data recording mode with directional indicators Tach amp Speedo Enters data recording mode with tach and speedometer onscreen Gauges Enters data recording mode with analog digital rpm gauges onscreen G Forces Enters data recording mode with G meter onscreen Gs amp Location Enters data recording mode Shows x y G forces GPS precision lt 250 good date and time GPS location in lati lon heading speed temperature and of satellites in use gt 5 good Inputs Enters data reco
17. V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Traqmate Installation These diagrams show the overall connections for the Traqmate Basic and Traqmate Complete Systems Figure 2 Traqmate Basic Connections Figure 3 Traqmate Complete Connections Sensor Unit Installation The Traqmate sensor unit may be mounted using a variety of methods depending on the following factors 1 How permanent is the desired mount 2 where is the preferred mounting point 3 will the SU be connected to a Display Unit DU CHOOSE A LOCATION WHERE THE UNIT WILL NOT BE SUBJECTED TO WATER EXCESSIVE MOISTURE EXPOSURE WILL DAMAGE THE UNIT The Sensor Unit must be mounted as flat as possible in the vehicle and such that the arrow on the top label points in the direction of travel This is to ensure the accelerometers are the most accurate and have the best range for making measurements It is also a good idea to place the unit as close to the vehicle s center of gravity as possible While not required especially with connection to the DU it may be desirable to mount the SU in a location that allows the indicator lights to be viewed easily by the driver Given these considerations a position on the floor of the front passenger footwell may work well Other good locations include the trunk floor and on the transmission tunnel COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Traamare user manual V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 The mounting of
18. When Video Window is Open Open Video File used to choose another video file Settings opens closes video settings pop up menu for synchronization Show Dash causes the video dashboard with gauges to appear disappear Window Close All closes all windows Window List choose a window to display on top Help About Traqview displays Traqview version information and link to Traqmate website COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 3I Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 General Traqview Options Tradview Options Biren Gane Path ToSesintavais Fies CADocunerts ond Setras Sm Deiter ars Vease a PatsToVien Flas CADscunon and Setiras Gkn NpDecinetTock Syers ala Cates Anak Pah To Tirate Firman Flee CAK olrre ncicotarpe rosor F deas 20 E Show Sli t Stun C Shona Men thie us Conruous Fay Task ap Honig Segmen E Fines E ink Tunzene Fores F Caneel Figure 27 General Traqview Options Traqview can be tailored to your individual needs through the Tools Options menu This menu screen will allow you to change the default path to your Traqmate files so that sessions uploaded from the Traqmate and File Opens from your PC hard disk will begin in a known location For example if you create a Traqmate folder in your My Documents folder and then create folders for each event below that you might wish to have Traqview start looking in the My Documents Traqmate folde
19. can be extracted using the mini USB port on the end of the unit Controls Backlight Menu Indicates Top of Menu List K lt mini usB Port lt GPS Dara acou Indicates More Choices Below Menu Choices Connection to Screen Sensor Unit Figure 16 Display Unit Controls The DU contains six buttons a graphical LCD screen a DIN cable to connect to the Sensor Unit and a mini USB port for connection to a computer ON OFF Power Switch Button Turns unit on push button once startup screen appears and PWR LED goes on in the Sensor Unit e Turns unit off hold button down until signoff screen appears on LCD display and PWR LED goes off in the Sensor Unit Traqmate Logo Backlight Button e Turns LCD backlight on off toggles LCD backlight on off Select Button Executes Menu Functions e Selects highlighted items on the LCD display screen Back Button Exits Menu Functions Goes up one level in menus e Exits a mode such as lap timing and returns to menu Up Button e Press to go up one item in a list Down Button e Press to go down one item in a list COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Page 24 Traamate user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Menu System All of the Display Unit features are accessible through a text menu system To access a feature use the UP and DOWN buttons to highlight the item you want on the screen Press SELECT to activate that item
20. can use a Figured Connecting to taniuen Colt low voltage coil on plug signal If you are operating Traqmate on vehicle power there is only one connection required If you are operating on battery power not recommended for TraqTach or TraqData you must connect the TraqTach terminal labeled GND to vehicle ground Refer to the section of this manual entitled Traqview Analysis and Configuration to set up Traqmate so that the proper RPM is displayed on the unit and in Traqview COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE PaGe 20 Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Hooking up a ChaseCam PDR100 TraqCam Setup The Traqmate can be used to turn on and off recording of a ChaseCam digital video recorder This requires a TraqCam cable that connects the ChaseCam PDR100 to a TraqTach or TraqData digital input output device Power and control setups for the ChaseCam PDR Digital Video Recorder and SS1000 Split Screen Video Processor are shown here Traqmate Sensor Unit N TraqTach or TraqData ChaseCam PDR100 RUtT Plug Bf or DS on TraqData ALT on TragTach TraqCam Cable Figure 12 Connecting to ChaseCam PDR100 ChaseCam ChaseCam 551000 PDR100 venice 12v SA 2AG Fi use Tragcam TANG or argar wre able Vehicle GND TragTach or TraqData Figure 13 Connecting to ChaseCam PDR100 amp SS1000 After making the physical connections you must set up a digital
21. each segment is shown in a pastel color You can Zoom into the track map to see more detail about the segment When a driver enters a segment the number is shown on his her portion of the dashboard Add drivers to the Segment Analysis Table using the Setup button on the dashboard Note that every lap selected for each driver is included in the table ai i aaa eter eaten JOS ae Yom ETS te Fei se ae O pera ons wenan a BaS N m GEA VA PALETE p Da Bers mommer este 2 ra el ism See 2 Sere OO Se Se Sa Set eye Seri tes x emra ey oad TEAS frets ae 2 ammuse ones 3 30 namm nie 2 lammmnomn oses s a nam amw oomo ener ozre ar amenna cose as am aga be iame ET me aa pia gt aaen neeo a iaeo oen E O e N Figure 45 Segment Analysis Table Each time you create a segment another table is added to the Segment Analysis Table Screen You access each table by clicking on the tabs at the top of the Segment Analysis window Each table shows the time required for the vehicle to traverse the segment entry and exit speeds and many more parameters listed below By clicking on a column in the table the entire table will be sorted by the values in that column For example to see the maximum exit speed click on the Exit Speed column heading Click on it COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Pace 49 Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008
22. ending point and click Trim End k hare mene To undo the changes cick here Undo To restore all the vehicle data click Undo You may save the trimmed data set as a tqs file COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Page 54 Traamare user Manual V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Race Replay Mode The default operation of Traqview is Comparison Mode In Comparison Mode you can overlay drivers and laps that were recorded at any time and race them against each other by aligning them both at the Start Finish That works very well and is the best choice for actually comparing the performance of car and or driver However consider the case of a race with many participants Not all cars cross the start at the same time so to actually replay the race you need to show the exact location of each vehicle at the same point in time This is also very useful for rallies with staggered starts to show the actual position of cars on the road That is why Race Replay Mode was created To enter Race Replay Mode you must have sessions loaded with overlapping A Start and End times If you wish to adjust the start times use the Time Zone tool To activate press the icon shown with the magnifying class It will change to the icon with the checkered flag To re enter Comparison Mode press the checkered flag icon When you enter Race Replay Mode you are no longer working with laps but rather a period of time Th
23. folder You should not have to repeat this installation in the future USB Driver Once the USB drivers are installed get your Display Unit and the mini USB cable Plug the cable into the DU and into a USB port on your computer The Display Unit should power up and your computer will announce Found New Hardware The New Hardware Wizard will execute for the Traqmate USB Composite Device Choose to search This Time Only and Install Automatically When given a warning choose to Continue Anyway The New Hardware Wizard will execute for the Track Systems Traqmate Choose to search This Time Only and Install Automatically When given a warning choose to Continue Anyway Depending on what drivers and libraries were installed you may be asked to restart your computer You will not have to install this driver again in the future NOTE If at any time during the install the system cannot location the USB drivers you may select Choose a Driver Location and enter C Program Files Track Systems Traqmate USB NOTE When you launch Traqview and attempt to connect to the Traqmate if the USB port is not automatically recognized you will be prompted for the COM Port number Choose AutoConnect and the software will find the right port After the correct port is assigned it should work automatically in the future COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe IO Traamare user Manual
24. output on the Traqmate using Traqview as shown below For a TraqTach use the ALT connection point and enter the information under D4 in Traqview For a TraqData connect and configure with either D4 or DS In this example the ChaseCam PDR100 is set up on D4 ALT Note that you do not have to check Input Enable if you do not have any digital inputs This will maximize recording time COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE PAGE 2i Traamare user Manual V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 FEB E Uritefo Sessione UsorDsta Data Fimare Undo TER mane rene ures aae fion fan armor law ots ants 40 endo vors 0 omo 20000 Jaooo fa oomo ener Fat longs vos 20 lomo 20000 zocor JI a2 anaes voas 20 lomo leowoo faaooo a oomo ane ts anaes vos 20 lomo 20000 jaooo a oomo ane Dijar rozna _ onoare Nene orae oF re os moea ootas on OFF Pw iach Enable Tach M Get 10 Sup Save 0 Soup ok cone Figure 14 Enabling ChaseCam PDR100 Control ChaseCam PDR100 Digital Video Recorder Operation To operate make sure the ChaseCam PDR100 is turned on and ready to record power compact flash card and camera When you enter a recording mode on the Traqmate it will automatically start recording on the ChaseCam when GPS lock is obtained This will ensure synchronization between the data and video for use in Traqview Video or TrackVision When recording is stopped the ChaseCam recording will also st
25. so it is generally best to choose a video reference first Select Setup All Laps Select the Video video setting and position the video to a known location such as the Start Finish line or the start of a turn You may position the Select the Data video setting and then position the data to the same place on the same lap Select Both and play the video Watch the track position and the dashboard for G forces and compare them to turn in braking points and shift points Once you are close use the single step gt gt and lt lt controls to adjust as necessary COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Pace 53 Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Session Tools Swap Axis Sometimes it is more convenient to mount a Traqmate facing in the wrong direction Swap Axis allows the data to sesionin Sd be adjusted for the orientation of the Traqmate Align Sessions Trim Sessions If data was collected with the unit pointed to rear of car SwepAvis TimeZone swap both X and Y axes If data was collected with the unit mounted sideways in car rotate 90 degrees until data correct If unit was mounted SHS DR upside down swap the Y axis Rotate 90 Degrees If unit was upside down and pointed to rear swap the X axis You may save the new orientation as a tgs file Time Zone Sometimes the user forgets to set the time zone in the Traqmate so that recorded data shows up with th
26. threaded nut for securing the plug to the power jack PWR on the Traqmate Sensor Unit SU The other end of the cable is intended to connect to either the automobile battery or a junction box Since the SU mounting location can vary widely trunk under seat floorboard etc the required cable length will also vary Consequently the cable can be cut to an appropriate length suitable for your automobile once the mounting location is selected Vehicle 12V 3A 2AG Fuse ols Posi Lock Screw on Fuse Holder 13 cable cut to length Power Vehicle GND Connector Figure 4 Permanent Wiring Harness The red wire is to be connected to the positive side of the battery and the black lead to the negative or chassis side A fuse holder has also been included with the power cable The red conductor of the zip power cable should be cut and stripped about inch on both ends Each end should be inserted into the Posi Lock fuse holder and screwed down tight The bare end of the wire should be inserted crimped into a crimp lug or other suitable connector not included The lug should be connected to the positive battery terminal or a switched positive terminal If the SU is connected directly to the positive battery terminal the SU will continue to be powered when the ignition switch has been turned to the OFF position Extended vehicle idle periods may drain the vehicle battery if the unit is not turned off us
27. vehicle battery power is presented to the adapter During extended vehicle idle periods the cigarette lighter adapter should be removed from the vehicle socket to prevent vehicle battery drain TraqPaq Battery Pack The TraqPaq can be utilized to power Traqmate during periods in which the SU is disconnected from the vehicle power and operation is still required or in vehicles in which no installation has been performed It is ideal for moving the SU from vehicle to vehicle The TraqPaq Battery Pack is capable of supporting the SU power requirements for 3 4 hours using Alkaline batteries This is generally enough time to run several track sessions or all day if the unit is powered off between sessions DO NOT USE RECHARGEABLE NiCd BATTERIES since they do not provide enough voltage With Traqmate Complete you can monitor battery level through the Current Status selection on the DU The SU can be powered by the TraqPaq during periods in which the SU data is being downloaded to a computer containing the Traqview software Traqmate Basic The TraqPaq is attached to the SU by inserting the power plug into the power connector socket PWR on the SU The TraqPaq power plug contains a threaded nut for securing the plug to the power jack PWR on the SU The TraqPaq accommodates four 4 AA batteries that result in a 6 volt power source Depleted batteries can be replaced by removing the screw and sliding the cover off Care should be exercise
28. will appear The selected track is shown on the screen LOOKING Ba FOR START Road America Figure 20 Searching for Start Finish Line This will stay onscreen until you cross the Start Finish line at which time the Lap Timer Screen or the Qualifying Screen will appear depending on your selection Up arrow when lap is faster GPS signal Indicates lap time of than best lap of session strength indicator 1 hour 20 minutes Down arrow when slower 54 9 seconds a 71 20 54 9 Pad Flag indicates Lap counter best lap so far Figure 21 Lap Timer Screen Indicates lap time of Lap counter 1 hour 20 minutes 54 9 seconds Flag indicates best lap so far indicates indicates ahead of pace behind pace Graph shows lap progress by 0 3 seconds compared to best lap of session Faster to right slower to left Scale is settable in DU Figure 22 Qualifying Timer Screen COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE PaGe 28 Traamate user MANUAL V2 05 January 21 2008 NOTE To clear a Start Finish line press SELECT while the Looking for Start screen is displayed That will erase the Start Finish line from permanent memory and transfer to the Press SELECT at Start Finish screen On either timing screen the numbers will start over whenever the Start Finish line is crossed and the lap counter will increment The lap time from the previous lap will be held onscre
29. 008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Pace S Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Traqmate System Components The Tragmate System has three main components the Sensor Unit SU contains the sensitive electronics to measure location and G forces The Display Unit DU contains a graphical display for viewing laptimes as they happen The final component is Traqview the innovative Windows software that allows you to view your performance in many different ways Sensor Unit In addition to the GPS receiver to measure position and the accelerometers to measure forces the Sensor Unit has digital analog and frequency inputs for measuring individual aspects of vehicle performance such as RPM or steering wheel position These are recorded alongside the position and force data for easy graphing Four LEDs indicate power data collection mode GPS signal and data communications activity The single button is used for ON OFF and for entering and exiting data recording mode Traqmate Basic Only The Sensor Unit can be used standalone or in conjunction with a Display Unit in which case it is entirely remotely controlled The Sensor Unit can be customized using the Traqview Analysis Program You can enter Drivers Tracks and Vehicles and all data is date and time stamped so there is never any confusion In addition Traqview lets you customize the unit with your name and contact information in case it is lost or stolen
30. 08 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Pace 6 Traamare user Manual V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Traqview A data acquisition system is only as good as the analysis program Traqview is a new approach that merges hard core data analysis with the fun of a video game The track mapping is accurate and gives an instant read on what is happening where Multi car playback lets you see graphically who is faster where Record several cars in a race and replay the entire race in real time slow mo or fast forward See their speed G loads braking and acceleration for every car on the virtual dashboard Traqview has all the tools you need to optimize the performance of both car and driver For example you can display graphs like Velocity vs Distance to see who is faster in which corners and then define a sector on the map and zoom in to see braking points instantaneous velocities acceleration points and transfer speeds through a corner For an added dimension the optional Traqview Video allows simultaneous synchronized playback of data and video Traqview is your single point of contact for everything in the Traqmate System Use it to upload data from Traqmate analyze the data configure Tracks Drivers Vehicles and optional Sensors change the Sampling Rate and even download future software and feature upgrades into your Traqmate COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE PaGe7 Traam
31. 2 05 January 21 2008 12V from Vehicle 1N4003 current limiting diode Relay Lamp or other load Connection to Warning Lamp or High Current Load 12V from Vehicle Current Limiting Resistor n LED TRaaDaTa Connection to LED or Low Current Load Figure 8 Digital Output Connections Analogs Analogs are a little trickier There are many ways they can be attached depending on the electrical characteristics of the sensor Rules 1 The resistance on the 5V reference must be greater than 4700 You must have a series resistor if you hook it to a variable resistance sensor 2 Do not use the vehicle s 12V power as a reference voltage as it changes depending on charging status Use the supplied 5V source instead 3 The maximum voltage you can monitor is 20V Do not exceed this or you can damage the Traqmate 4 Ifyou are using batteries not recommended for TraqData you must connect the sensor ground to the TraqData GND terminal 5 If you are operating off vehicle power recommended your sensor circuit must be grounded to the vehicle or attached to the TraqData GND terminal 6 If you place sensors near high voltage sources you may corrupt your signal with electromagnetic interference COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE PaGe I7 Traamate user MANUAL V2 05 January 21 2008 Requirements To setup and use TraqData you will need the following
32. AL TRAQVIEW OPTIONS FILES VIEWING OPTIONS EXCHANGING INFORMATION WITH TRAQMATE UNIT INFO SCREEN ANALYSIS TOOLS USING TRAQMATE FOR ANALYSIS DRIVER COMPARISON VEHICLE PERFORMANCE COMPARISON SAFETY SHARE amp COMPARE TRAQMATE COM EXCHANGING LAPS APPENDICES TABLE OF FIGURES SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS WARRANTY INFORMATION GLOSSARY Asout GPS DATA ACQUISITIOI COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Pace 3 Traamare user manual V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Welcome to Team Traqmate Thank you for purchasing the Traqmate System the powerful but easy to use Data Acquisition System You will be amazed at the depth of information available without modifying your vehicle or learning to decipher complicated data tables Traqmate was designed by racers and is great for getting the first or last second out of your lap times It is also great for the track day enthusiast who wants to record their day play it back with their video analyze their performance to get the most out of their car and do alittle bench racing with their friends With the addition of this small device to your track bag you will be able to better tune car and driver for maximum performance While it is very easy to learn please take a moment to read this manual so you can discover all the capabilities and get the most out your Traqmate As a Traqmate owner you rea
33. Plug the 9 pin serial adapter cable into your PC If DIN cable is too short use a serial extension cable available at any computer store Traqmate Comm Settings Comm Port 4 Connect Te Denig Unt Connect To Sensor Unit Click on the Upload Menu Button Auto Connect You will be presented with the Traqmate Cancel Comm Settings Screen Enter the Comm Port number and click on Connect to Sensor Unit or Auto Connect Figure 30 Traqmate Comm Settings COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Unit Info Screen Unit Info Sessions User Data 10 Data Fimware Update Modet 2 Unit Serial Number 1238000069 Manufacture Week 24 Year 2006 Hardware Revisione 10 FimWaeRevsion 5 DataFomatReviion E Time Ofset From GMT 5 Owner Name Speed Racer Phone 877 2890312 Note Mach 5 Rocksi Unit info oK Cancel Figure 31 Unit Info Screen Time Offset Enter your time zone offset in hours from Greenwich Mean Time This will cause your recorded times to show your local time instead of GMT Some common values are Alaska 9 US Pacific Time 8 US Mountain Time T US Central Time 6 Central America 6 US Eastern Standard Time 5 London 0 Paris 1 Athens 2 Moscow 3 For Daylight Savings use above values 1 Owner Name Enter your name This appear
34. Sampling Rate Note that if you are out of memory if you erase Session 1 of 10 you will still be out of memory because the unit can only record data starting at the end In this example to continue upload and erase Session 10 Also note that Track Driver and Car can actually change from those recorded if you erase a driver track or car from the User Data For this reason it is recommended to upload all data before changing the User Data Analysis Tools GA Dash Board Comparison Node setup OES Deal ea 08700715151629 H 3 Dashboard Fio Watkin Glon Fark Glee Hz AMPH l Just as in your car the dashboard is Lap Lap Tine Tetai Tire Lep Dist Total Dit W Segment where you look to get information about 229450 38700 osmo sea sm7 4 S L what is going on with the vehicle and to pjser Peter Comte oe change settings with that vehicle Fie Watkin Glen Peter tem az 3 Within each driver frame it shows the 1 lepine Tea Tee ap eTa De Senet current speed in MPH or KPH as a bar graph whether the driver is accelerating Diver Alan Grand Spont anosa N Green Dot Constant Throttle Grey Fie Watkin Ges Aln3iqm m Dot or Braking Red Dot An outline of pAn Eeee the Friction Circle is shown with the xman onm onm mail sid a instantaneous G vector Figure 35 Dashboard COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE PaGe 40 Traamare user manual V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Other st
35. TRaGaMNajwre GPS DaTa acaquisiTion system version 2 05 JANUARY 2I 2008 COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC ND THE TRACK SYSTEMS LOGO are TRADEMARKS OF TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC MICROSOFT WINDOWS AND VISTA BPE TRADEMARKS OF MICROSOFT CORP VELCRO IS a TRADEMARK OF VELCRO INDUSTRIES B V Traamate user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 This page intentionally left blank COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Pace 2 Traamare USER MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Table of Contents WELCOME TO TEAM TRAQMATE SYSTEM OVERVIEW TRAQMATE FEATURES TRAQMATE SYSTEM COMPONENTS TRAQMATE SYSTEM PACKAGES QUICK GUIDE LET S COLLECT SOME DATA TRAQVIEW SOFTWARE INSTALLATION TRAQVIEW ANALYSIS SOFTWARE USB DRIVER TRAQMATE INSTALLATION SENSOR UNIT INSTALLATION GPS ANTENNA PLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION CONNECTING A SENSOR UNIT TO A DISPLAY UNIT POWER CONNECTION TRAQMATE DISPLAY Ui TRAQDATA INSTALLATION AND SETUP HOOKING UP DATA INPUTS AND OUTPUTS HOOKING UP A TACH INPUT TRAQDATA TR HookiNe uP A CHASECAM PDR100 TRAQCAM SETUP TRAQMATE BASIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION CONTROLS TRAQMATE COMPLETE SYSTEM DESCRIPTION CONTROLS MENU SYSTEM FEATURES TRAQVIEW ANALYSIS AND CONFIGURATION PROGRAM TRAQVIEW SCREEN LAYOUT TOOLBAR BUTTONS AND CONTROLS MENU OPTIONS GENER
36. U stores the data and is the focal point for downloading to a PC GPS Antenna Placement and Installation The supplied GPS antenna has a magnetic mount which allows a variety of mounting options to the metal body of the vehicle In the case where the desired location is not metal double stick tape is a viable option for mounting the antenna The placement of the antenna can have a great effect on the performance of the data collection system Ideally the antenna should be placed on the highest part of the exterior of the vehicle Placing the antenna inside the vehicle can cause blind spots where the antenna is not able to see as many of the GPS satellites that may be available to it The system works best when the antenna has the least restricted view of the sky Once a location has been determined for the antenna placement the wire connecting the antenna and the SU should be routed in a manner such that it is not placed under stress and the wire will not be exposed to frequent bending or crimping After routing the wire to the SU connect the antenna to the SU by screwing the antenna wire to the GPS connector indicated on the end panel of the SU Connecting a Sensor Unit to a Display Unit With Tragmate Complete a 6 or 12 DIN to DIN connection cable is provided This is a standard male to male cable which allows a great deal of flexibility in the placement of the SU and DU The cable should be nme routed to be
37. Vehicle and press the Set Create Segment Button The Auto Create Segments button will create segments around the track for use in the Theoretical Best Lap calculation You can drag the segments around to best suit your needs If the Highlight Segments option is selected and segments are defined each segment is shown in a pastel color This color coordinates with a header on the Distance Graph The Track Map axis coordinates are in Feet or Meters rack Map Watkins Gion VERET ISIE a Hee Semen Dae wr Figure 38 Track Map COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Traamate useR manual v2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Track Facts The Track Facts window shows some interesting information about the current track This works for both closed circuits circle track and road racing and open circuits rally This is a great way to get the Start Finish coordinates from previously recorded data in order to enter it into a Traqmate before returning to that track It also shows the Elevation changes over the track the elevation at the Start and Finish and the Track Length Note that the length is the driving line which is generally quite close to the published track length which is usually measured on the track centerline G vs Time A Track Facts Watkin Gien JOE Track Name Watkins Glen Start Finish Coordinates Start LAT 42 341095 Start LON 76 928899 Start Heading 2 Eleva
38. You just bought a Traqmate Complete and you want to try it out This is as simple as it gets First install the software Put the CD in your drive and follow the directions For most users it is seamless If not refer to the more detailed instructions elsewhere in this manual Put the Tragmate on the floor of your car Plug in the cigarette lighter cable Plug the DIN extension between the Display Unit DU and Sensor Unit SU Screw the GPS antenna into the SU and place it on your roof Press the leftmost round button on the DU to turn on the unit The DU should light up and display the startup screen followed by the menu Select Record Data and Drive The unit will search for GPS and lock on within a minute or so As you start moving you should see your direction the time and your speed on the display Go drive somewhere Press the rightmost red button to stop recording Turn off the Traqmate with the leftmost button Press and hold for 3 seconds Unplug the DIN cable and take your DU to your PC Plug the USB cable between the DU and PC and the DU should start up Launch Traqview and select Connect to Traqmate You should see the session that is stored on the DU listed on the Traqview screen Click Download Selected Sessions and your session will be saved on your computer Click on the open file folder at the upper left of the screen You should see the session you just saved Select it and click OK
39. again and it will be sorted in the reverse order In each column the minimum performance value is highlighted in red while the maximum performance value is highlighted in green Exporting Segment Data If you wish to do further analysis or print a list of your laptimes the Segment Analysis information can be exported to a Microsoft Excel compatible CSV text file Highlight the Segment Analysis window and select File Export Graph Form Segment Analysis Data Columns Driver Vehicle Shows from which driver and vehicle the row data was collected Lap Which lap the row data was collected Entry Time Exact local time that the segment started Segment Time Length of time to traverse the segment seconds Distance Traveled Distance traveled in the segment feet or meters Time Braking The amount of time on the brakes during the segment seconds Entry Speed Speed at start of segment MPH or KPH Exit Speed Speed at end of segment MPH or KPH Max Brake Maximum braking force during the segment Gs Max Accel Maximum acceleration force during the segment Gs Max Rt Load Maximum Right Side left turn lateral force during the segment Gs Max Lt Load Maximum Left Side right turn lateral force during the segment Gs Max Speed Maximum speed during the segment MPH or KPH Min Speed Minimum speed during the segment MPH or KPH Avg Speed Average speed throughout the segment MPH or KPH
40. alysis The effort of examining recorded data for useful information or the results of such an examination Analysis File File with extension of tqs that contains an analysis May contain one or more sessions AutoPan A Traqview feature that causes the AutoPan Vehicle to remain in the Track window regardless of Zoom level AutoPan Vehicle The vehicle selected in Traqview menu to be followed during AutoPan Data Acquisition Measuring and recording of information Display Unit Lap Timer component of the Tragmate Complete System DU Display Unit Firmware Software that is embedded into the SU and DU that controls their operation GPS Global Positioning System a satellite based location method Predictive Lap Timer Qualifying mode in Display Unit that compares current lap progress with best lap of the current session Reference Vehicle In Traqview first vehicle selected for map display Segment portion of the track that is being analyzed in Segment Analysis Segment Separator bent line on Track Map that separates segments Sensor Unit Silver box containing GPS receiver and accelerometers Session One group of continuous recording typically a single trip or series of laps Session File File with extension of tqm that contains one recorded session Slider Slide control at bottom of screen for positioning vehicle on track Start Finish Line Place on track where a lap starts SU
41. and braking or acceleration produce mixed colors as shown in the chart You can enable or disable either Braking Acceleration Zones or Turn Zones or both You can also adjust the thresholds for determining what is acceleration vs coasting for example This can often reveal more detail such as where a driver is still accelerating but not full throttle or where a car is scrubbing speed Enabling only Braking Acceleration will reveal areas of coasting transition time from brake to throttle and back and shift points are shown as small black marks Enabling the Turn Zones only will show turn in and turn out points Tentative or fuzzy transition from straight to turn in can reveal vehicle understeer Enabling both Braking Acceleration Zones and Turn Zones will reveal techniques such as lifting in a turn to orient the vehicle or trail braking FF Brahe Zone Map Frank Fast Transition te Brakes Brakes Brake Tap to Turn Car Ty Aceeaion Sie Zoro Figure 43 Brake Zone Map COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE PaGe 47 Traamate USER manual v2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Turn Zones The Turn Zone Map shows the lateral forces acting on the vehicle and where they occur on the track This graph is primarily used to show turn in and turn out points When combined with the brake zone map you can see trail braking and where the acceleration is applied during the turn Enable the Turn Zones with the e
42. are USER manual v2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Traqmate System Packages Carrying Box Cigarette Lighter GPS Antenna Power Adapter Figure 1 Traqmate System Components Accessories This diagram will help you identify the Traqmate Components Traqmate comes as two bundled packages Each includes everything you need to collect and analyze your data Traqmate Basic The Traqmate Basic package consists of a Sensor Unit SU GPS antenna serial cable power cable carrying box and compact data disc containing the Traqview Analysis software and manual Traqmate Complete The Traqmate Complete package consists of a Sensor Unit SU a Display Unit DU GPS antenna USB cable SU DU DIN connection cable power cable carrying box and compact data disc containing the Traqview Analysis Software and User Manual Accessories include a TraqPaq battery pack optional power connections Display Unit mounting brackets TraqData analog digita RPM input device TraqTach RPM input device Li ion Rechargeable and AA Alkaline TraqPaq battery packs ChaseCam video products extra antennas for convenient vehicle swapping and the SU mounting tray TraqPaq SU Mounting Tray DU Battery Bracket Pack Mounting TraqAC Power Permanent Power Supply Cable COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Pace S Traamate user MANUAL V2 05 January 21 2008 Quick Guide Let s Collect Some Data
43. as begun in the 1970s by the US Department of Defense which continues to manage the system to provide continuous worldwide positioning and navigation data to US military forces around the globe However GPS has an even broader civilian commercial application To meet these needs GPS offers two levels of service one for civilian access and the second encrypted for exclusive military use The GPS signals are available to an unlimited number of users simultaneously and there is no charge for using the GPS Satellites How Does GPS Work The basis of GPS technology is precise time and position information Using atomic clocks and location data each satellite continuously broadcasts the time and its position A GPS receiver receives these signals listening to three or more satellites at once to determine the users position on earth How Accurate is GPS Traqmate is equipped with a form of differential GPS known as WAAS A WAAS capable receiver can give you a position accuracy of better than three meters 10 feet in absolute terms over a large span of time In product testing on racetracks which typically have a good view of the sky recordings done close together in time were shown to be repeatable to one meter accuracy Under normal conditions the GPS signal will provide a civilian user an accuracy of better than 15 meters 50 feet However using a technique called differential GPS DGPS the user can increase the overall accuracy of th
44. atistics are also shown Source file for each driver Date and Time that data was recorded Current Lap Lap Time Lap Time to that point in the playback Total Time into the session Lap Distance to that point in the playback in Feet or Meters Distance of the Total Lap in Feet or Meters Any Segments that the vehicle is within on the Track Map Setup Screen Selecting Forms and Adding Drivers to Graphs To view a driver s information you must add them to a Form A form can be the Track Map Brake and Turn Zone Map Segment Analysis and one or more Graphs To do this click Setup on the Dashboard window bar You will be presented the screen below The left frame shows all the eligible forms windows where the data can be presented Some drivers may have options not available to others depending on the inputs with which their Traqmate is equipped Click the corresponding square to add that driver to a form All will add all eligible drivers to a form Selecting and Viewing Laps The right frame shows each driver on a tab along the top and a list of all the laps that can be analyzed The best lap is highlighted in green All Laps will add every complete lap to the selected forms while Best will add only the fastest lap All will include all information including incomplete laps and None will remove all laps for that driver from the selected forms You can compare multiple laps for a single driver Best vs Worst Lap
45. ce 63 Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Safety There is nothing fun about going off track or spinning That is why we take safety very seriously at Track Systems and we hope you do as well Please operate your Traqmate in a safe manner by ensuring that your Traqmate is securely fastened in the vehicle and that you only look at the DU screen or SU front panel when you are in a position to do so That said occasionally accidents happen The unpredictability of high performance driving is one of the things that make it so thrilling When the unpredictable happens to you Traqmate can help you learn what happened so that you can correct a mistake or be prepared for a similar situation in the future For example look at this comparison of a good lap in red with an unsuccessful lap in blue same car same driver It is easy to see what happened the car was offline and going too fast which resulted in the vehicle leaving the track Fil Velocity Vs Distance oa Higher Entrance Speed FR A NPH Lil si iso 5500 5000 509 7000 7500 Toco Distance feet Track Map Entered Curve on Inside Couldn t Hold Cuve _ gt and Spun Figure 58 Spin Diagnosis COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pace 64 JANUARY 21 2008 And finally when you are replaying your day with your track buddies Traqmate makes a great storyteller During the exten
46. d as a new tqs file Adding Drivers Adding a driver is the equivalent of opening another tqm file to add to an analysis To compare separate laps in the same session add it twice Exporting Graph Images and Segment Analysis Table You can export graph or track images as JPEG TIFF or GIF files and then view or print them using a graphics program such as Windows Picture Viewer You can export a Segment Analysis table as a CSV comma separated variables text file for use in a spreadsheet This includes lap times lap numbers and many performance measurements Exporting Data Files You can export the raw data in a CSV comma separated variables text file for use in a spreadsheet or for importation into the TrackVision video integration software COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE PaGe 33 Traamare user Manual V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Viewing Options Traqview allows you to create many views of your data at one time You can watch the cars go around the track see the G forces in action on the Friction Circle and track the speed on the Velocity vs Distance Graph There are several tools available to help you get just the right view into your data Zoom Zoom lets you magnify the graph to better see driving lines braking points and acceleration points There are two Zoom buttons Zoom In and Zoom Out When either is selected holding the Shift key will reverse the Zoom direction You can tell you a
47. d when replacing the batteries to observe the polarity for each cell Once the batteries have been properly installed the cover should be replaced and secured by inserting and tightening the cover screw TraqPaq Rechargeable Li ion Battery Pack The TraqPaq Rechargeable has all the benefits of the TraqPaq with the added advantage of reusability The TraqPaq Rechargeable Battery Pack is capable of powering a Traqmate for 7 10 hours on a full charge If not handled properly Li ion batteries can be dangerous Traqmate Li ion packs have a protection circuit for overcharge and excessive discharge and should provide years of service under normal circumstances If the pack ever starts to overheat or swell discontinue use immediately COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Pace B Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 To recharge the pack just plug it into the Traqmate Li ion charger It will recharge in approximately 2 hours at which time the LED on the charger will change from red to green Only use the Traqmate charger with Traqmate Li ion Rechargeable battery packs Never charge any other types of batteries using the Li ion charger This includes alkaline or NiCd or NiMH batteries in a non rechargeable TraqPaq Permanent Wiring Harness Installation The power cable is a 13 foot two conductor red and black zip cable that has a plug on one end and is not terminated on the other end The power plug contains a
48. data all day long No sensors required Replay Your Day Upload the data into Traqview See your car on the track and your performance on the virtual dashboard Instant Gratification See your lap times as they happen on the in car display Share and Compare Create virtual races with friends or with yourself from different sessions Trade laps with your friends Learn from them Easy to Use No engineering degree required The Traqmate Basic Unit has one button What could be easier The Traqmate Complete Display Unit is menu driven with prompts in English Just pick what you want no typing no memorizing buttons Analyze Zoom in on your lap Single step to see G loads and speed Compare braking and acceleration points between cars and drivers Graph data vs time and distance Share Your Toys Loan your Traqmate to a friend or loan your car to a faster driver Then compare their laps against your own Even two drivers with equal laptimes can both learn from one another Rugged Traqmate was designed to withstand the tough environment of a race car to give you years of service Grow Want even more information Add sensors for digital analog and tachometer inputs It Gets Better Traqmate s heart is a very powerful microprocessor so new features and functionality will be made available over time Download new software from traqmate com reprogram the unit and you are good to go COPYRIGHT 2005 2
49. e 0 5 to 0 5s Full scale left is 0 5s Full scale right is 0 5s 1 to s 2 to 2s 5 to 55 10 to 10s Track Length Selects the length of track This affects the time between updates of the predictive lap graph in Qualifying Mode and the arrows in Lap Mode Short less than 1 mile Med 1 mile to 5 miles Long greater than 5 miles Factory Defaults Erases all sessions drivers vehicles and tracks Current Status Shows record time available at the current settings number of sessions available battery power level and which TraqData inputs are selected Other Features GPS Compass Enters non recording GPS compass mode Shows time speed and heading GPS Information Enters non recording GPS information mode Shows x y G forces GPS precision smaller is better date and time GPS location in latitude longitude heading speed temperature and number of satellites in use larger is better Check Inputs Shows voltage for all analogs signal level for digitals and RPM COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE PaGe 26 Traamare user Manual V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Features Lap Timing The lap timing feature measures the interval of time between passes of a chosen spot Start Finish Line It uses both location and heading to determine the exact spot to 1 10 second accuracy It is best to set the Start Finish on the racing line and you must be heading in approximately the same direction as the re
50. e Haera Figure 54 Friction Circle Comparison COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC PaGe 60 Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Graphing Multiple Data Elements Stacked Graphs With Traqview all the items on the graph are synchronized as you play back one or more laps Use the Setup button on the dashboard to add elements to the common scale distance or time graphs and then play it back to see the relationship between the various elements being monitored As you configure Analog and Digital points in Traqview they are added to the available items in Setup by name In this graph RPM has been collected using the TraqData input device In this analysis you can see the brakes applied before the turns you can see the RPM peak at the redline shift points in both the track map and Accel Braking graphs and the RPM drop after a shift aragian Barbar SHAY Gln Stat Fe ES eo Tech Window te SAA SEA AAKE NXB da og Diak Glenn SM aT Onan eas Ef Fis Bab SM 4 Geran ES Le Time Toe Tne 8D Sue iy Dita iT 7 7 Af A TAC oa in amon pe idini J ire Les a 5 i F gt j 000 Shift Point Figure 55 Stacked Graphs COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE PAGE GI Traamare user Manual V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Vehicle Performance Comparison Traqmate can measure many p
51. e GPS receiver to approximately 1 3 meters With DGPS one GPS receiver unit is placed in a known location and the position information from that receiver is used to calculate correction in the position data transmitted to other GPS receivers in the area The resulting real time accuracy is in the 10 foot range Sub meter accuracy can be obtained by using DGPS and post processing calculations in static positioning WAAS stands for Wide Area Augmentation System which is a system of satellites and ground stations that provide GPS signal corrections giving you even better position accuracy A WAAS capable receiver can give you a position accuracy of better than three meters 95 percent of the time Currently WAAS satellite coverage is only available in North America COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE PaGe 71
52. e Save User Setup button COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Pace 57 Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 IO Data Screen Traqmate Unt info Sessions User Data 10 Data Fimware Update Analogs Enable Name I Low vots High vats TV Ao Ol Pressure 22 47 Ai steering Angle Degrees 0 000 75 V A2 Throttle Postion Percent 0 000 5 Digitals Input Enable Output Enable TZ oA Not Enabled ZE RPM Tach Enable Tach I7 Setup RPM under Cars in User Setup Screen Get lO Setup seisa Canoe Figure 33 IO Data Screen This screen looks complicated but that is only because the Traqmate inputs are very flexible You only need this screen if you have a TraqData or TraqTach input device Enable Tach You must put a check in this box to display and record the RPM You also must set the of Cylinders value in the User Data Vehicles menu Digital Inputs Enter the name of your digital input points Check Input Enable to enable recording of digital inputs Notice that you get all or none If you only have only one digital you can name the other one Rockets to impress your friends The On Value and Off Value correspond to lt 3 Volts and gt 3 Volts on the actual TraqData input It is possible that a signal may be inverted in which case you can swap ON and OFF You can also use names like Enabled R
53. e Setup screen will present another option called Race Setup Select that tab to choose the race period Glenn Herb Kim Race Setup Driver Start End Selected Glenn 11 10 08 00 50 11 10 08 32 39 Herb 11 10 08 03 37 11 10 30 Kim 11 10 07 59 25 _ 11 10 12 Stat End Duration 27 52 1171072006 07 58 25 11710 2006 10 41 Figure 50 Race Replay Mode Move the Duration sliders lt and gt to select the period of time that you wish to replay The green time zones for each session will show the period of time that each session covers Use the sliders to select the best overlap of all the sessions Once the time period is chosen you may use the playback controls to Replay Your Day You can also display graphs A useful one is the Velocity vs Time graph that will show when drivers are on track or stopped during pit stops COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Page 55 Traamate user MANUAL V2 05 January 21 2008 System Upgrades Traqview Updates From time to time software updates will be made available for Traqview These may include new features and may require an update to the firmware in the SU or DU or both There will be information on the website that tells you what other requirements there may be for the update To check for software updates go to the Downloads area of traqmate com You can check your version number by using the Help About function in Traqvie
54. e following screen will appear READY TOA T alz Launch lt gt AA Figure 24 Autocross Rally Launch Screen When the vehicle is launched the Start location will be recorded and timing will start automatically If no Finish Line has been set the user will be prompted to hit SELECT at the finish line Otherwise timing will automatically stop when the vehicle crosses the Finish Line If a Finish Line exists for the chosen track it can be cleared by pressing SELECT button when the Ready to Launch screen is displayed Timing an Autocross To time an autocross set up the course and run it at a moderate speed with a vehicle using Traqmate Autocross mode Set the Finish Line as precisely as possible By placing the Traqmate in each vehicle on the starting line and recording the time displayed on the DU at the finish line you can effectively practice an autocross or even use Traqmate for the timing You can employ multiple Traqmates by transferring the Finish Line coordinates from unit to unit using Traqview COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Page 29 Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Traqview Analysis and Configuration Program Traqview is the source for configuring uploading and analyzing data from your Traqmate After installation you can launch the program from the Windows Start Menu or a desktop icon Traqview Screen Layout Too Bar tee WEE Toe 3 GH J GA KAQ t ELEI
55. e wrong time This can be corrected for each driver using the Time Zone utility This is very useful when replaying a race see Race Replay Mode where one of the drivers has a different time zone setting Align Sessions Occasionally when you compare two sessions that were recorded some time apart the track maps will not align Session alan perfectly This is due to the slow drift of GPS over time or ey aes possibly due to different antenna placements on the Aion Sessions Ti Sessions vehicles Session align allows the path for the selected session to be adjusted to bring it back into perfect alignment Enter the distance K fin feet and click a Choose a driver and use the arrow keys to move the path in pegar peat et E the desired direction The path is moved by the number of the selected session feet specified in the field between the arrow keys You may save the realigned analysis as a tqs file Trim Sessions Trim allows unnecessary data at the beginning or end of a session to be trimmed a E Swap Axis TimeZone Align Sessions Trim Sessions To remove data at the beginning of the session first move the position of the car using the slider and forward reverse arrows to the desired starting point and click Trim Start Mova to Fist Postion oe cick her To remove data at the end of the session move the position Moveto Last Postion and cici TimEnd of the car to the desired
56. eady or Warning to best describe the state of the digital input These names will be displayed on the Display Unit gauge and in the Traqview graph Digital Outputs Traqmate may be configured to output a digital signal when a pre programmed event occurs There are currently three possible output values RPM Warning Connects to ground whenever the RPM exceeds the RPM Warning threshold This can be used to trigger a relay to an external shift light Analog Value Warning Connects to ground whenever the corresponding Analog Input goes into the warning zone Digital 4 can be a warning for Analog 0 and Digital 5 can be a warning for Analog 1 These outputs can be used to trigger a relay to an external warning light COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Pace 38 Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 ChaseCam Digital Recorder Control Connects to ground whenever the Traqmate acquires GPS Lock and enters recording mode This is used with the TraqCam cable to trigger the ChaseCam PDR 100 digital recorder so that video and data are synchronized for playback in Traqview Video or for use with the TrackVision software NOTE If you wish to record alarm events from a digital output configure the digital as an input and an output Analogs If you double click on an analog you EAO can edit all the information for that input point Enter the names of your analog input points Chec
57. en for 1 minute to allow time for viewing and then the counting will resume The lap hold time is configurable through the Display Unit menu system In the Qualifying Timer example shown the graph is approximately 30 of full positive range Therefore if the graph scale is set to 1 0 to 1 0 seconds this screen would indicate that the driver is ahead of his best lap so far by 30 of 1 second 0 3 second At a typical track the graph will update every few seconds On the Qualifying screen the graph will be blank until you complete a lap that can be used as a reference At this time there is no way to save the reference laps from session to session Qualifying mode can be configured by setting Track Length and Graph Scale on the Display Unit menu system Autocross Rally Mode This mode is intended for non circuit applications with a separate Start and Finish line such as Autocross Rally stages and Hillclimbs It will set the start line automatically and the user can set the finish line When analyzed in Traqview it will automatically appear in Separate Start Finish line Rally mode It can also be used to time an autocross Select Record Data Autocross Rally Mode on the Display Unit After GPS signal is acquired you will be presented with the Stage Screen TO STAGE Figure 23 Autocross Rally Stage Screen When the vehicle is positioned on the starting line press the SELECT button to enable the launch trigger Th
58. erformance capabilities of the vehicle including acceleration braking and lateral grip Acceleration and Braking A good way to evaluate horsepower is to draw segment on a straight part of the track between shift points and in the brake zones Then look at the Max Acceleration and Max Braking values in that segment You can also see the difference in power between vehicles visually by looking at the slope of the lines in the Velocity vs Distance Graph since the rate of gain of velocity is acceleration Similarly by looking at the negative slope one can determine the strength of the brakes and of course the adhesion of the tires Fie Chae lan aN Small segment on straight Between sift points ie ee ie lm Lat comariow a Ea hemos manema 2 sa Te Tees een Taa Dam 5e Bye ank T Siope of ine shows Acceleration Rate ewe aT aoa Numbers iei the tale be gee ee ee Figure 56 Acceleration and Braking COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE PaGe 62 Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Lateral Gs To evaluate the outer limits of chassis adhesion the proven method is the skidpad Traqmate is an ideal tool for collecting and analyzing skidpad data Sustained Lateral Acceleration Figure 57 Skidpad Analysis COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Pa
59. ference lap for the timing to work Start Finish Valid positions for lap timing Bad heading Too far away Initial position Figure 17 Lap Timing The Start Finish Location is stored on the Display Unit for each track so once you enter it you should not have to enter it again unless you delete the track from memory or upgrade your DU software To use the lap timing feature Select Record Data from the Main Menu and then Select Laps You will see ACQUIRING Px GPS SIGNAL Figure 18 Acquiring GPS Screen until GPS signal is acquired If this takes more than a minute check your antenna connection and ensure that the antenna has a clear view of the sky COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE PaGe 27 Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Once Traqmate has GPS signal it will check to see if there is a Start Finish position stored for the current track If not you will see PRESS AT START Z FINISH Figure 19 Recording a Start Finish Location Proceed around the track until you reach the Start Finish line Make sure you cross the line the same way that you will when driving at full speed As you reach the line press the SELECT button to record the Start Finish line and save it in permanent memory At this time the Timing Screen will appear If you have already recorded a Start Finish location for the chosen track the following screen
60. firmware of both the SU and DU with the latest downloads available on the traqmate com website and try again COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Pace S Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 TraqData Installation and Setup Hooking Up Data Inputs and Outputs eS e Traqmate can deliver amazing results with just the internal A GPS and accelerometers but sometimes you want to monitor other external points in the car such as air fuel mixture for b tuning the vehicle or perhaps steering angle to better evaluate Wo driver and setup For this purpose Track Systems offers the yal TraqData analog and digital input device g TraqData contains screwdown terminals for 4 Analog 2 Digital and 1 RPM connections It is a convenient way to monitor external sensors for temperature pressure deflection or just about anything else However connecting electrical components requires some knowledge of voltage current and wiring If you hook up something wrong you risk damage to yourself your vehicle and your Traqmate If you do not have electrical knowledge get help from your Traqmate dealer or a friend with the proper experience Digitals Inputs Digital Inputs are straightforward Tie them to a signal that measures between OV and 0 5V in one state and between 3V and 20V in the other state An example is the brake light Tap the wire going to the brakes and attach it to either the D4 or D5 terminal
61. h at least 256Mbyte RAM USB port 40 Mbyte disk space Windows 98 SE with USB support Windows ME Windows XP Home or Professional Windows 2000 Windows Vista Traqmate Basic 300 MHz PC with at least 256Mbyte RAM Serial port or USB to serial adapter 40 Mbyte disk space Windows 98 Windows ME Windows XP Home or Professional Windows NT Windows 2000 Windows Vista Warranty Information Track Systems warrants to the owner of this Tragmate GPS Data Acquisition System that it is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 180 days from the original date of consumer purchase This warranty does not cover damage to the product as a result of misuse or accident including but not limited to shock or water damage Remedies shall be limited to repair or replacement of the defective unit at Track Systems discretion IN NO EVENT SHALL TRACK SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow for limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation may not apply to you If the product becomes defective while under warranty or for service outside of warranty call 1 877 289 0312 9 AM to 5 PM EST M F to arrange for a Return Material Authorization and shipping instructions COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Pace 68 Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 January 21 2008 Glossary Accelerometer A sensor that measures the G forces on the vehicle An
62. h either a 5V or 12V tach signal Coil works with older cars with a 12V signal or by attaching directly to the negative coil terminal First you must find a signal that pulses at least once per engine revolution You will need to attach a wire to this signal using either a wire tap or a hard contact such as a spade lug If you use a wire tap take special care not to cut the source wire There are several places where a signal may be located on your car If using an MSD or similar electronic ignition use the supplied TACH signal Do not connect to the coil For older vehicles generally 1976 and earlier locate the ignition coil Connect to the terminal labeled ONLY CONNECT THIS SIGNAL TO THE RPM INPUT ON THE TRAGDATA TRAQTACH Attach a 20 gauge or SMALLER wire to your tach signal source larger wires may not fit into the screw down terminals Run that wire back to the TraqTach and terminate it securely in the screwdown terminal labeled RPM Plug the TraqTach into the Traqmate Sensor Unit TraqTach y TraqData Figure 10 Tapping Tach Signal on ECU or Behind Instrument Cluster For many modern cars there is a 5V or 12V ECU signal labeled TACH or IGN that is a single or double pulse per engine revolution For many vehicles you can tap the wire going to the tachometer in the instrument cluster For fuel injected vehicles you can use a fuel injector signal For distributor less ignition you
63. h lines Spikes in the acceleration line indicates a throttle lift or brake tap which is usually not desirable Green car Transition achieving i ott Turn N higher G as turn out loads I Trahsition totum turin a Turn Apex Short lifts to orient car in turn Figure 53 G vs Distance Analysis COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Pace 59 Traamare user Manual V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Friction Circle Often you can get a quick idea of driver s skill by simply looking at their Friction Circle plot A beginning driver will generally have a plot that appears like an inverted T with dips on the sides This is because they brake straight get off the brakes then turn As a driver gains experience his Friction Circle will be much more triangular and follow the perimeter of a triangle This happens because the driver is transitioning from braking to turn in in a coordinated fashion A very experienced driver s Friction Circle will have a visible hole in the center showing that the maximum grip of the car is being used at all times When playing back in real time you can see the cursor go around the outside of the triangle during transitions from braking to turning and back To determine how much of the performance of the car is being utilized do a skidpad test as described in the vehicle performance section below ER E Sinon circ ClO ER E Not
64. hts red when Record is turned on COM LED lights yellow when Communications is in progress on the COM port GPS LED flashes red when in Record mode to indicate that you have obtained GPS coverage The rate of flashing indicates the sampling rate currently selected COM Communications Port e Plug the Traqmate Display Unit DU into the Sensor Unit e Plug in a PC communications cable to download into Traqview The back panel contains an auxiliary port a GPS port and a power port PWR Power Port Plug in the cigarette lighter power adapter Plug in the power cable from the car battery power Plug in the battery pack power cable Plug in the AC adapter power cable GPS GPS Antenna Port e Plug in the GPS antenna AUX Auxiliary Port e Auxiliary connector port for digital analog and RPM sensors using the TraqData or TraqTach interface units COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Pace 23 Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Traqmate Complete System Description Traqmate Complete builds on the Traqmate Basic simplicity to add immediate feedback to the driver in the form of lap times and other information on a Display Unit DU It also provides more visibility and control of the collected data and useful tools for vehicle performance tuning The DU provides complete control capability allowing the Sensor Unit to be remotely mounted Data is stored inside the Display Unit and
65. ing the front panel button If this is a concern for your installation efforts should be made to connect the positive terminal to a switched supply The black conductor should be stripped and a crimp lug or other suitable connector applied not included The lug on the black conductor should then be connected to the negative battery terminal or chassis ground TraqAC Power Supply The TraqAC can be utilized to power the SU during periods in which the SU has been disconnected from the vehicle power and operation is still required That is the SU can be powered by the TraqAC during periods in which the SU data is being downloaded to a computer containing the Traqview software C The TragAC is attached to the SU by inserting the power plug into the power connector socket PWR on the SU Once the TragAC has been connected to the SU it is ready to plug into the 110VAC wall outlet COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Page IG Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Traqmate Display Unit Installation Mounting It is important to mount the Display Unit so that it can be easily seen by the driver but does not interfere with the operation of the vehicle You may use the Velcro strip provided to attach the unit to your gauge cluster or center console as shown below This is a very flexible approach to mounting the DU and works well for most applications Care should be taken however such that the DU doe
66. ions Top 5 Tracks You can also upload Road Atlanta 55 your best laps at a SN 2 20 Ea MO 7 particular track so Number of Traqmate sessions avialable for each state pienia others can learn from Files uploaded 82 Talladega Gran Prix 2 you COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE PaGe 66 Traamate user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Appendices Table of Figures Figure 1 Traqmate System Components Figure 2 Traqmate Basic Connections Figure 3 Tragmate Complete Connections Figure 4 Permanent Wiring Hames Figure 5 DU Gauge Cluster Mount Figure 6 DU Console Mount Figure 7 TraqData Installation Figure 8 Digital Output Connections Figure 9 Analog Sensor Connections Figure 10 Tapping Tach Signal on ECU or Behind Instrumen Figure 11 Connecting to Ignition Coil Figure 12 Connecting to ChaseCam PDR100 Figure 13 Connecting to ChaseCam PDR100 amp SS1000 Figure 14 Enabling ChaseCam PDR100 Contrdl Figure 15 Sensor Unit Front and Rear Panel Figure 16 Display Unit Controls Figure 17 Lap Timing Figure 18 Acquiring GPS Screen Figure 19 Recording a Start Finish Location Figure 20 Searching for Start Finish Lin Figure 21 Lap Timer Screen Figure 22 Qualifying Timer Screen Figure 23 Autocross Rally Stage Screen Figure 24 Autocross Rally Launch Scree Figure 25 Traqview Screen Layout Actual Video Image Figure 26 Tool Bar Butto
67. ituation Driver Comparison When comparing drivers it is best to record laps in the same vehicle or at least very similar vehicles Otherwise the performance capabilities of the vehicle can mask the differences in the drivers In addition driving styles differ between types of cars A good driver will have different braking turn in and acceleration points in a front wheel drive car than in a rear wheel drive car Best Lap Playback The easiest way to compare drivers is to pick their best single laps load them up on the track map and play them back Watch the entire lap and note where one driver pulls away significantly from the other Then concentrate on those areas using the other Traqview tools Best vs Worst Playback Sometimes you can see differences most readily by taking the best and worst laps of a session for a single driver This can make mistakes more apparent Add in the Theoretical Best Lap to check for consistency Velocity vs Distance Driver differences are most apparent when viewing the Velocity vs Distance graph To get an accurate picture you may need to look at several laps because you never know what happened on a single lap A driver might have lifted to avoid another car or may have had the advantage of a draft from another car on a straightaway ania Wns Pad driver acheiving higher speed due to braking later i i i Blue driver faster Why the jump in speed _ ra Can you say Bump Draft i
68. k Enable to enable analogs individually Units Degrees Enter the names of the units that you want s4 inum Scale Vols 5 displayed for that particular sensor For 70 syne example if A1 is a boost sensor this might be PSI or BAR Low Range 110 000 High Range 110 000 Next choose the maximum scale of the sensor Choices are 5 10 and 20 volts For best resolution choose the smallest one that your Alam Direction 1 Less Than sensor does not exceed Now choose the voltage range of the sensor within the maximum scale Alarm Value 80 000 For example your sensor might operate between 2 5 and 4 volts so you would choose the maximum 5 volt scale If this were a steering wheel angle sensor the low range might be the voltage at the far left turning lock and high range might be the voltage at the far right turning lock You can read the voltages on the Check Inputs screen on the Display Unit Most of the time you would not want to display the sensor in volts so you would put in the actual values that you want to be displayed at the opposite ends of the range Using the same example 2 5 volts corresponds to the left steering lock which might be 110 degrees The right steering lock would be 110 degrees The unit would be entered as Degrees You may also set an alarm value In this case it is set to go off if the steering angle is ever less than 80 Degrees The alarm state is
69. ke the Velocity vs Distance see below only it plots over time instead of distance Therefore it is most useful for analyzing a single vehicle since two different laps will not match up on the time scale Velocity vs Distance Two of the most useful graphs for comparing two or more drivers or cars are the Velocity vs Distance and Time Gap vs Distance graphs You can get an instant read on where a driver is carrying more speed through a turn which car has the best top speed at the end of a long straightaway and which car accelerates the best It is easy to determine which trough is which turn by playing back the vehicle position on the Track Map and watching the cursor positions on the Velocity vs Distance Graph Grayonmanee Bae Numbers show a Graph Values 52 Declines are woh A Brake Zones Inctines are Straightaways Troughs are Turns When Red Driver is at higher velocity than other drivers he gains time Blue Driver is Relerence Driver Others are measured against him Black Driver has lowest velocity 20 he loses time Color coded cursors for A each Driver D Figure 41 Velocity and Time Gap vs Distance Graphs In the Velocity vs Distance Graph each driver s speed is shown as it occurred on the track In this way the peaks and valleys align so you can see obvious gaps in carrying speed through turns and acceleration differences s
70. lly are a member of Team Traqmate Use the traqmate com website to Share and Compare trading laps with thousands of other Traqmate enthusiasts around the world We at Track Systems are continually improving Traqmate and Traqview by adding additional innovative features that are available to download so make sure you check traqmate com frequently for the latest software The 2 00 release level was created with input from our thousands of customers Suggestions such as predictive lap timing theoretical best lap calculations automatic segments time differential graph graph filtering and even video integration were all based on direct feedback from our customers Thank you for helping us make the product even better See you at the track Glenn Stephens President Track Systems Technologies LLC COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Pace 4 Traamate user MANUAL V2 05 January 21 2008 System Overview The Traqmate is a vehicle data acquisition device that uses a high speed GPS receiver and high resolution accelerometers to track and record the speed of a vehicle its absolute location and forces acting on the vehicle The Track Systems Traqview analysis program uses advanced mathematical algorithms to translate this data into visual form where it is easy to spot differences between drivers vehicles and sessions Traqmate Features Drop and Go Stick a Tragmate in your car turn it on and collect
71. lope of the curve on the straightaways Time Gap vs Distance The Time Gap vs Distance Graph is conceptually difficult but extremely useful This graph shows where one driver is gaining or losing time as he moves around the racetrack in comparison to another driver or another of his own laps While distance gaps may expand and contract depending on where each driver is in his braking and acceleration zones the time between the drivers is ultimately the measure of their relative performances In this graph if the line for a particular driver is going up he is gaining time on the reference driver If it is declining he is losing time to the reference driver The gap between the two lines at the end of the lap is the difference in lap times between the two drivers COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LL Page 45 Traamate useR manual v2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Friction Circle The Friction Circle graph shows the forces acting on the vehicle in the forward reverse left and right sides plotted on an X Y Graph where the vertical axis is Braking Acceleration and the horizontal axis is Left Right Loading For most vehicles the shape of the Friction Circle graph will be an inverted triangle The reason for this is that most vehicles stop much better than they accelerate so more forces will be generated in that direction This graph is used to gauge the overall amount of performance available in the car and the amount
72. n during the PRESS SELECT AT STARTI FINISH screen on the Display Unit Cars Enter your vehicle names and other information The vehicle with the check mark is the default vehicle for the next recorded session This is where you put in the number of cylinders used for the on screen tachometer the Traqview graphs and TrackVision video integration tach display Since tach signals vary by car and which signal you choose take your best guess and try it If the tach reads double double the number If it reads half halve the number Here are some general rules Attaching to negative side of coil enter number of cylinders Enter 0 for kart or 2 stroke Attaching to a fuel injector or coil on plug signal enter 2 Attaching to an ECU or electronic tach unpredictable start with number of cylinders The Rev Warning is the RPM where the DU will invert the screen to tell you it is time to shift This is displayed as a yellow line in Traqview The Rev Limit does not actually limit revs It is displayed as a red line in Traqview The Rev Limit and Weight will be used to calculate gearing horsepower and torque in an upcoming release Sampling Rate Choose a sampling rate that is appropriate for the type of data you are recording A higher rate is appropriate for shorter runs like dragstrip runs and autocross whereas a slower rate would be best for a long endurance race To save the information in the Traqmate you must click on th
73. nable control on the Brake and Turn Zone map Use the Turn Zone threshold adjustments to tune the map to your particular car and reveal hidden information Right turns are shown as dark blue and left turns are shown as yellow Black is shown where the vehicle is traveling mostly straight You can use these transition points to set up segments on a reference lap save as a tgs file and then add laps to it later to see if speed has been gained or lost in a particular set of turns When you enable T nn E Zones and Brake Zones at the same time you get a combination of colors While the rainbow map may seem confusing at first there is a lot of useful information contained in those colors For example braking is Red and right tums are Blue If you see a Purple segment that shows the driver was braking and turning right at the same time ie trail braking Similarly Orange indicates trail braking into a left turn Chartreuse and Turquoise show tuming while accelerating which can reveal where the throttle is applied during a turn Experiment with the thresholds to reveal even more information Figure 44 Turn Zone Map Brake Turn Thresholds ixi Broking Acosl stien Brake Zono EAR ELDA LeftTun Right Tun TumZone 0 20 Defaut oz Acceleration Rt Tum Left Tum Brake amp Rt Tum Brake Left Tum Accel 8 Rt Turn Accel amp Left Turn Coasting
74. ns Figure 27 General Traqview Options Figure 28 File Open Screen Figure 29 DIN Serial Adapter Cable Figure 30 Tragmate Comm Settings Figure 31 Unit Info Screen Figure 32 User Data Screen Figure 33 IO Data Screen Figure 34 Session Upload Screen Figure 35 Dashboard Figure 36 Track Map Graph and Form Setup Figure 37 Playback Controls Figure 38 Track Map Figure 39 Track Facts Figure 40 G vs Distance Graphs Figure 41 Velocity and Time Gap vs Distance Graphs Figure 42 Friction Circle Graph Figure 43 Brake Zone Map Figure 44 Turn Zone Map Figure 45 Segment Analysis Table Figure 46 Segment Analysis Scoreboard Figure 47 Autocross Rally Mode Figure 48 Traqview Video Actual Video Image Figure 49 Traqview Video Dash Controls Figure 50 Race Replay Mode Figure 51 Velocity vs Distance Analysis Figure 52 Segments and Driving Line Analysis Figure 53 G vs Distance Analysis Figure 54 Friction Circle Comparison Figure 55 Stacked Graphs Figure 56 Acceleration and Braking Figure 57 Skidpad Analysis Figure 58 Spin Diagnosis Figure 59 VIR Turn 1 Figure 60 Road Atlanta Turn 1 COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE PaGe 67 Traamate user MANUAL V2 05 January 21 2008 System Requirements Traqmate Complete 300 MHz PC wit
75. of that capability the driver is using Especially of interest are the transitions from braking to turning to acceleration By watching the cursor move around Left Loading Right Turns Right Loading Left Turns Acceleration the graph during playback you can see the transitions It is useful to picture the car from overhead as in the diagram and think of the cursor as the top of the driver s helmet S Friction Circle Burt Braking Left Loading Right Turns Sustained Levels Acceleration Figure 42 Friction Circle Graph Note that the Friction Circle shows peak loads A tire near maximum grip level is constantly gripping and releasing the pavement In addition a hard turn in will generate instantaneous loads that are not sustainable The extremely sensitive accelerometers will pick this up creating peaks in the data While these are real the actual sustained level of grip that can be measured on a skidpad is somewhat lower COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Braking and Acceleration Zones The Brake and Turn Zone Map shows the forward reverse and lateral forces acting on the vehicle and where they occur on the track This map will show what a driver is actually doing on the track All actions are color coded Braking is red Acceleration is green Coasting is black Left Turns are yellow Right Turns are blue Combinations of turning
76. op NOTE Traqmate will not power on or off the ChaseCam PDR You must do that manually ChaseCam SS1000 Split Screen Processor Operation To operate make sure the ChaseCam SS1000 has power It is always on when power is applied so you may wish to connect it to a switched power source to avoid draining the vehicle battery NOTE Do not power the SS1000 from the PDR100 output connection damage to the PDR100 will result COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE PaGe 22 Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Traqmate Basic System Description Traqmate Basic is the easiest form of data acquisition You can literally just Velcro the unit into a car and get very sophisticated results in a matter of minutes Data is stored in Flash memory inside the Sensor Unit and can be downloaded through the COM serial port on the front panel of the unit Controls PUR REC PurrRec COM com Ges Figure 15 Sensor Unit Front and Rear Panel The front panel contains a power switch button four LED lighted indicators and a communications port PWR REC Power Switch Button e Turns unit on push button once PWR LED goes on e Turns Record on push button while PWR LED is on and REC LED goes on a second push and the REC LED goes off e Turns unit off hold button down until PWR LED goes off LED Light Displays PWR LED lights green when power is on REC LED lig
77. ou are using a mini DV or other tape camera you can use Microsoft Movie Maker or software that came with your camera to capture the video onto your computer hard disk The Video Settings pop up menu is activated with the Settings button on the top of the video frame Video Settings gives you the ability to align the data The radio buttons allow you to shift control of the navigation controls from the data to the video and then lock together for both Normal operation is Both When you drag the slider press Play or press 10 or 10 the data and video will both move together in time For realignment you want to decouple the data and video so you can position each independently For example if you select Data the vehicle will move around the track map without realigning the video Conversely if you select Video the slider controls will reposition the video only NOTE In most cases when synching data and video you should select either All Laps or the first few laps including the incomplete lap at the beginning ti so you have a reference point TIP You can use the track map the Acceleration and Braking lights on the dashboard and the vs Time graphs to help you find common reference points in the video and data You can even create your own synch point by hitting the brake hard and waving your hand in front of the camera General Sync Technique The time slider only represents the timeframe of the data recording
78. r In order to speed access to Traqview you can use the Options menu to disable the Splash Screen at startup and the Startup Menu This screen will allow you to change the units Traqview uses for display Choices are US Standard miles feet and Metric kilometers meters The Continuous Play option will cause your data video playback to start over when it reaches the end On the Track Map there is an option for Highlighting Segments that will cause each segment to appear with a pastel color in order to easily distinguish them For both the Track Map and Brake Turn Zone Map you may choose to connect the dots which will draw a line between data samples This can be useful when zooming in to inspect driving lines COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE PaGe 32 Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Files There are three types of files that Traqview uses tqm files are compressed session files that come right from the Traqmate tgs files are compressed analysis files which are saved from Traqview and tqc files are firmware update files for the Tragmate Sensor Unit and Display Unit Opening Files Traqview can open tqm or tqs files using the File Open menu directive or by double clicking on a file in Windows Explorer Opening a tqs file will close the current file Opening a tqm file will add the driver to the Dash Board and can be placed on the Track Map or any Graph
79. r personal needs there are several settable options in the Traqmate unit In Traqmate Basic these are configurable through the Traqview program In Traqmate Complete the same options are configurable through Traqview and many are also configurable through the Display Unit menu system To get your sessions into Traqview for playback you must connect to the Traqmate Connecting to Traqmate Connecting is different for Traqmate Basic SU only and Traqmate Complete DU Please follow the instructions for the system that you have Traqmate Basic SU Only Supply power to the unit This can be done by leaving the unit in the car using the TraqPaq battery pack accessory or using the Traqmate AC adapter accessory Traqmate Complete DU There is no need to supply power to the unit power is supplied through the USB cable Plug the mini USB to USB cable between the DU and your computer When properly installed the computer will recognize the Traqmate as a valid USB device Click on the Upload Menu Button On most systems Traqview will detect the USB connection and automatically connect If you are presented with the Traqmate Comm Settings Screen go to the Windows Device Manager to find the COM port assigned to the Traqmate USB Device and enter that number Click on Connect to Display Unit or AutoConnect Figure 29 DIN Serial Adapter Cable Plug the DIN round plug into the Tragmate COM port on the front of the unit
80. rding mode with analog digital inputs and RPM onscreen View Sessions List of Recorded Sessions View Laps Steps through recorded lap times Erase Data Erases selected session Session Detail Information about the selected session Displays driver car track session memory usage start date time end date time laps recorded sampling rate and temperature at start lt continued on next page gt 1 Note UP or DN cycles through the other screens in any of these modes COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Page 25 Traamate user MANUAL V2 05 January 21 2008 Change Settings Driver Pick from list of drivers entered in Traqview Vehicle Pick from list of vehicles entered in Traqview Track Pick from list of tracks entered in Traqview Sampling Rate 10 Hz Selects 10 samples per second 20 Hz Selects 20 samples per second BEST ALL AROUND CHOICE 40 Hz Selects 40 samples per second Erase Sessions Erases all sessions but retains drivers vehicles tracks GMT Offset Changes time offset from Greenwich Mean Time Contrast Changes LCD contrast UP or DOWN Units US Standard Shows speed in MPH and distance in feet Metric Shows speed in KPH and distance in meters Lap Qualifying Settings User selectable parameters related to lap timing LapTime Hold in seconds Changes length of time laptime is held at Start Finish UP or DOWN Graph Scale Changes the scaling of the graph for Qualifying Mod
81. re in Zoom mode because the cursor will change to a magnifying glass Zoom In has a magnifier while Zoom Out has a magnifier On the Track Map Zoom magnifies the portion of the track that you click on On graphs Zoom just magnifies the time or distance axis horizontal direction so that you can see more detail If you need more vertical resolution stretch the window upward To exit Zoom mode click on the Pointer Menu bar button Pan Often if you have magnified a track map or graph your view is restricted to a small part of the overall picture To move the view without Zooming back out use the Pan tool Click on the Pan Menu bar button and the cursor will change to four arrows To move around click and hold the mouse and drag the picture in the window in the direction of the data you wish to view To exit Pan mode click on the Pointer Menu bar button Auto Pan If you want to play back vehicles moving on the track or a graph while Zoomed in click on the Auto Pan button to activate Auto Pan mode You can tell you are in Auto Pan mode because the button stays depressed until pressed again In Auto Pan the screens will always ensure that the designated Reference Driver is viewable in the graph or track map at all time COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Pace 34 Traamare user Manual V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Exchanging Information with Traqmate In order to tune Traqmate to you
82. rint output will appear Print Setup select printer and printer options Exit exits Traqview program Edit Copy copies currently highlighted window to Windows clipboard View Toolbar toggles toolbar on off Auto Pan causes selected driver to always stay within track map and graph windows Driver List choose driver for window to follow on track Pointer selects the pointer tool for moving Start Finish Line and Manipulating Segments Zoom selects the Zoom In tool for magnifying track or graphs Shift key will invert Zoom Pan selects the Pan tool for dragging track and graphs around in the window Rotate Map reorients the map by 90 degrees to optimize screen space Refresh resets graphs and map back to starting point redraws screens Tools Session Upload connects to Traqmate to upload session information User Setup connects to Traqmate to setup user information Unit Information connects to Traqmate to change user information Firmware Update connects to Traqmate to update SU or DU firmware Driver Setup opens the setup window to select graphs and laps Session Tools access to Swap Axis Time Zone Align Sessions and Trim Sessions tools Segment Tools access to Segment Create Delete and AutoCreate tools Brake Turn Zone Settings access to Brake and Turn Zone G Thresholds and Color Key Options controls Traqview local options including default file path units and startup screens Video Traqview Video Only Only Appears
83. rmit sensor based systems It also makes it easy to swap the unit between vehicles This is ideal for driving instructors and people with multiple vehicles Of course adding sensors is always an option if you wish to collect even more in depth information Easy to Use By starting with the track map and placing one or more vehicles on it you have a visual reference for all the rest of the data that can be examined This makes data analysis faster and much easier Driving Line Comparisons By mapping each run comparisons can be made of driving lines braking points and other track dependent points Cost There is no installation cost and no expensive sensors are required COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Page 70 Traamate user MANUAL V2 05 January 21 2008 GPS Frequently Asked Questions What is GPS The Global Positioning System is a constellation of 24 satellites that orbit the earth twice a day transmitting precise time and position latitude longitude and altitude information With a GPS receiver users can determine their location anywhere on the Earth The complete system consists of 24 satellites orbiting about 12 000 miles above the Earth and five ground stations to monitor and manage the satellite constellation These satellites provide 24 hour a day coverage for both two and three dimensional positioning anywhere on Earth Development of the 10 billion GPS satellite navigation system w
84. rs the first lap and last lap including travel to from the pit lane will be marked with an i to designate an incomplete lap and usually should be left unselected Arranging Windows All of the Forms that are assigned to a driver will appear on the main window and may become cluttered You can move them resize them or close them to suit your purposes Filtering The Filter Option allows you to apply a Low Pass Smoothing Filter to many of the graphs There are options for low medium and high level filters Changing Driver Track and Vehicle Names On the lower right of the Setup screen you may change the name of a Driver Track or Car This will be saved with an analysis file but will not change the information in the original data tqm file COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Page 42 Traamare USER manual v2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Playback Controls Goes back one Toggles betwoen video frame or Play and Pause stumps data data sample Mode Hold Shit land video o Decreases key to Play in nips dou and beginning playnack speed Reverse dee ace Drag slider to posi video Mutes Audio and data to during Video any location Playback Lz p Ussliest0 ss lea Lee Jbereallee aeeemnar wsaans one F Jumps cata Goes foward one Crealas a Reposiions
85. s not come loose during the anticipated operation of the vehicle The DU has been designed with the standard AMPS cellular phone mounting pattern on the back cover This allows many cellular and satellite radio mounting options to be used These include goosenecks articulated arms as well as the Display Unit Mounting Bracket and Suction Cup Window Mount which are sold as accessories With the Display Unit Mounting Bracket the DU can be snapped quickly and securely into the mating portion of the bracket which remains permanently affixed to the vehicle Care should be taken to avoid strain on the DU cable Figure 5 DU Gauge Cluster Mount Figure 6 DU Console Mount Connecting to the Sensor Unit After connecting the DU to the SU using the DIN extension cableturn the display unit on by pressing the power button The DU will briefly display the Firmware revision number of the SU and the DU If instead SU NOT CONNECTED is displayed there is no communication between the SU and DU and the system will not work for data collection You can still upload sessions and download configuration to the DU Possible Remedies Ensure SU has power Ensure DIN Extension cable is firmly plugged into both the DU and SU Ensure SU is in operable state Cycle power on SU Ensure SU has proper firmware Ensure DU has proper firmware If you see the message SW Mismatch Reload then the firmware in the DU and SU are incompatible Reload the
86. s on the screen of the Display Unit when powered up Phone Enter your contact information This appears on the screen of the Display Unit when powered up NOTE Enter anything you like This only appears in the Traqview screen To save the information in the Traqmate you must click on the Save Unit Info button COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE PaGe 35 Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 User Data Screen Unit Info Sessions User Data 10 Data Fimware Update Dives fe Name S F Latitude S F Longitude S F Headina I s 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 I trac 0 000000 0 000000 0 000000 I train innnan n nnnnnn nunnana Care Name Weight Cyl Rev Warning Rev Limit Z chargers 4108 6200 6600 T charger sate Gs 42000 8 6400 6800 a D car n n n n s Samping Rate MEDET 5 Get User Setup Save User Setup Cancel Figure 32 User Data Screen Drivers Enter your drivers names The driver with the check mark is the default driver for the next recorded session Tracks Enter your track names The track with the check mark is the default track for the next recorded session NOTE Removing a track will erase any Start Finish line that might be recorded for that track You can type in the Start Finish information for a new track before you arrive by looking it up at Traqmate com Otherwise this information is created when you press the Select butto
87. s one at a time Always update the SU dsu tqc first since it is programmed through the DU Choose the Tools Firmware Update option and the filename where you downloaded the tqc from traqmate com Click Start and the rest is automatic You will be told if the download is successful You will see LEDs flashing on the SU when it is being reprogrammed and messages on the DU when it is being reprogrammed You can cancel at any point up to pressing Start After pressing START do not click any other buttons until the unit goes through RESET When firmware update is complete the Traqmate device being reprogrammed will reset itself regardless of the success of the reprogramming DO NOT UNPLUG THE UNIT UNTIL IT RESETS Inside Trick To keep your Driver Vehicle Track information when reprogramming the DU click to the User Data screen in Traqview and Get User Setup Then tab over to Firmware Update download the du tqc file and allow the DU to reset Now click back to User Data Your data should still be there Click on Save User Setup COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Page 56 Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Using Traqmate for Analysis This section will serve as a tutorial for using the Traqmate Data Acquisition System for analysis of drivers and vehicles There are many ways to use the data and these are only a few methods It is always best to experiment to find the specific areas of interest for your s
88. securely protected from damage during o normal vehicle operation MEn COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Pace 2 Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Power Connection In all installations the SU must be supplied with a power source at all times it is in operation For Traqmate Complete the DU can receive power via the DIN extension cable from the SU or via the USB cable when connected to a PC for uploading sessions The SU was designed to be powered from a 12 VDC battery supply in four different ways a permanent wiring harness in the vehicle a cigarette lighter adapter a battery pack and a wall charger Each of these will be discussed separately Cigarette Lighter Adapter For installations where a permanent power supply connection is not required or desired the cigarette lighter adapter offers a quick and convenient solution This adapter can be secured to the SU by inserting the plug into the power connector PWR on the SU and tightening the threaded nut to the power PWR socket Once the SU and the power connector have been secured the cigarette lighter adapter can be plugged into one of the cigarette lighter sockets located in the vehicle It should be noted that many automobiles have cigarette lighter sockets that are always ON and do not turn the power off when the ignition switch has been turned to the OFF position The cigarette lighter adapter has a RED LED to indicate that
89. sive testing of the Traqmate System we had our share of bumps along the way We thought we would share a couple of our best off road excursions Tie e ey Yn PP MOMS Ms Wik _ ve lt eel gt ou amana esaea Figure 59 VIR Turn 14 Figure 60 Road Atlanta Turn 1 COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Share amp Compare Traqmate com Products Support Company GPs DaTa acquisition Improve your Skills Improve your Times f Improve your Chances A y Traqmate com is your source for information support and upgrades There you will find news events forums tips ideas and new products to make your Traqmate the most valuable tool in your gear bag Exchanging Laps If you register at the Traqmate website www traqmate com you are eligible to download other people s laps from around the world Laps are indexed by vehicle and track so you can easily find the laps you want The files you download are tqm files so you can open them with Traqview or use Add Driver to add them to an existing analysis Play them back using Traqview Overlay your own laps to create virtual races or do an analysis to learn other drivers techniques Share and Compare Click on stale zoom and io view tof sess
90. ter the information into Traqview and enable the data point Turn on data collection must have GPS signal and record some data Upload into Traqview and verify the results Tweak as necessary The diagrams below show a selection of sensor types and suggestions for connecting them to the TraqData interface COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Pace IE Traamate user Manual v2 05 January 21 2008 Source supplying scaled voltage example Lambda sensor Voltage Source 2 optional Potentiometer exampl suspension di Potentiometer je throttle position sensor leflection sensor 5V A TRaapaTa GND Variable resistance sensor example thermocouple pressure sensor Sensor 4702 minimum mi GND 5V 4 TRaapaTa Value for resistor should be roughly equal to maximum resistance of sensor Input to existing gauge Electric Gauge optional Figure 9 Analog Sensor Connections COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Hooking up a Tach Input TraqData TraqTach This requires either a TraqData or TraqTach input device The instructions are the same for both units There are two types of TraqData and TraqTach Electronic and Coil Electronic works with most moder cars wit
91. that are contained within the Start and W i Finish Lines it is marked in the lap list with an asterisk a 107500 Generally you would not select that data for analysis V2 0 16 80 mae 121 380 This example shows a run of 16 850 seconds and another edie a 19 028 run of 15 221 seconds connected by a staging time of a es 21 850 seconds COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE PAGE SI Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Video Integration Traqview Video has the ability to play back video and audio synchronized with the data playback This is possible because both the data and video have accurate embedded timing information All of the data features such as the dashboard graphs and maps are active and will play along with the video The position slider control can be used to move the vehicle to any position on the track and the video will be positioned to that place as well You can even open a simulated gauge window over the video showing track location G forces tach and speedo brake and acceleration rev limiter lap timer and lap counter cea mare aa a Ga TOIE TN ESN ee Figure 48 Traqview Video Actual Video Image Track location in Shift Light Yellow Can be Zoomed G Meter TotalGs gat Rev Warning and AutoPanned Red at Redline Brake Light Acceleration a Light Snap to Video f Window or Freely Move Lap Time of Elapsed Current Lap MPH or Current Lap Time in
92. the SU may be accomplished in a variety of ways but the most desirable and secure method is to use the Sensor Unit Mounting Tray shown here offered as a separate accessory from Track Systems The mounting tray can be attached permanently to the vehicle and by placing Velcro on the SU enclosure and the mounting tray the SU is securely fastened while at the same time being easily removable Once the mounting tray is aligned in the vehicle the SU can be easily placed in the mounting tray and the alignment is set Another method for mounting the SU is to apply Velcro directly to the SU and the mating piece directly to the vehicle Care should be taken when placing the SU on the Velcro that it is properly aligned in the vehicle and that the SU is securely attached Traqmate Basic Installation If the SU is going to be used in a configuration without the DU Traqmate Basic it is desirable to have access to the SU for downloading the data once it has been stored Similarly if a laptop is going to be used to download the stored data without removing the SU the unit should be placed in a convenient and accessible location In the case where the SU will be removed to download the data the mounting should take into account replacing the SU in a secure and aligned manner Traqmate Complete Installation If the SU is going to be connected to a DU the mounting of the SU is not as critical with respect to operator access In this configuration the D
93. tion MIN 1493 fl MAX 1640 tt t SIF 1688 ft 3 40 miles 41 J Figure 39 Track Facts The G vs Time Graphs Lateral and Accel Braking are just like the G vs Distance Graphs see below only they are plotted over time instead of distance Therefore it is most useful for analyzing a single vehicle since two different laps will not match up on the time scale If you select several laps they will be shown end to end so you can see a progression of the G levels obtained during a session G vs Distance The G vs Distance Graphs Lateral and Accel Braking show the G forces that are occurring at each place around the track By playing back a lap and following the vehicle icon on the Track Map and the vehicle cursor on the G vs Distance Graphs you can see exactly what happened such as a touch of the brakes or a steering correction in the corner This is a very useful graph for comparing two driving styles oa we E 7 Let Turng above Zero i og i al ft i cursortolows Pa car on track 4 1gments Color or sd to Track Map ic Sill Turning while Accelerating Braking above Zero a LA A SC 22E Acceleration below iS Ew Te Figure 40 G vs Distance Graphs COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLE Traamare user Manual V2 05 JANUARY 21 2008 Velocity vs Time The Velocity vs Time Graph is just li
94. to Number RPM KPH Current Lap Figure 49 Traqview Video Dash Controls COPYRIGHT 2005 2008 TRACK SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES LLC Page 52 Traamare user MANUAL V2 05 January 21 2008 TraqCam Instructions When used with the TraqCam cable and the ChaseCam PDR digital recorder synchronization is automatic You turn on your Traqmate and ChaseCam When you start the recording on your Traqmate the video recording starts at precisely the same time so the data and video are pre synchronized When you stop the Traqmate the ChaseCam video recording stops also After your track session take the Tragmate and ChaseCam compact flash card to the computer Upload the Traqmate data and open it in Traqview Video Plug your CF card into a USB reader on your PC Select the video graph option in Setup and tell it where your video is located Compact Flash drive and folder You will see the track map with your car positioned at the Start Finish The video will appear in a window also positioned at the Start Finish Hit play and the video and data play together in a resizable window with audio You can drag the slider forward and back to position the track position graphs and video Manual Synchronization If for some reason you would like to fine tune the synchronization or if you are using Traqview Video with a camera other than ChaseCam you will need to use the Video Settings controls But first you need to get video on your computer If y
95. to the best of his her proven ability this is the laptime that would result The calculations do not consider segment entry and exit speeds so this laptime is only theoretical but it does give an upper limit to shoot for and is therefore useful for comparison purposes The TBL lap can be added as another driver and raced on the Track Map or graphed to compare with actual laps If you have Traqview Video you can play back your Theoretical Best Lap as a sequence of video segments by selecting the TBL lap and hitting the Play button Video The Video option is only presented if you are using Traqview Video If enabled you will be prompted for the location of the video file corresponding to that driver If you are using the ChaseCam video recorder this location could be a USB drive containing the compact flash card It can also be a hard disk file or even a CD or DVD When the file is successfully chosen the video will appear as a window like any other form and will contain only the laps selected in the lap window for that driver Only one video for one driver may be selected You can change the video file using the options on the video window or you may select a different driver for which to view synchronized video Getting Laps to Appear Oftentimes the laps will be listed as one very long lap until a Start Finish Line location is chosen on the Track Map If that is the case select that long lap and then set the Start Finish Once that occu
96. w To update your Traqview software download the installer program from traqmate com and execute it just as described in the Traqview Software Installation section in this manual It will remove the old version and replace it with the updated version Traqmate SU and DU Firmware Updates From time to time firmware updates will be made available for the SU and DU Note that different firmware is used in the SU for Traqmate Basic and Traqmate Complete Traqmate Basic Files SU ssu tqc Standalone Sensor Unit WARNING DO NOT DOWNLOAD SSU TQC FILE TO TRAQMATE COMPLETE IT WILL STOP TALKING TO THE DISPLAY UNIT Traqmate Complete Files SU dsu tqc Display enabled Sensor Unit DU dutqe Display Unit Each tqo file is self contained and includes all the functions required to confirm unit identity check the code image for accuracy copy the code image into permanent memory and reset the unit ALL INFORMATION ABOUT DRIVERS VEHICLES TRACKS AND SESSIONS WILL BE LOST WHEN YOU ATTEMPT A FIRMWARE UPDATE Connections For Traqmate Basic connect the SU as you would for uploading sessions and ensure that you have a good connection For Traqmate Complete the SU is programmed through the DU so you plug it into the DU with the DIN Extension Cable Plug the DU into the USB port on your computer Ensure that you have a good connection with the DU You will do two updates one for the SU and one for the DU Select the appropriate tqc file

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