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1. 16 Config raliOh u arcani crai ni ru cw i i 18 Configuration File 18 ien eii de e a ae a s itk 19 Channel 8 21 Selecting 22 er rd ra ade 24 Configuring Inputs 24 Configuring OuIDUUS u u uuu uu uuu uuu 24 Configuring Communications 24 Calculations aa ya ae ee 25 Special sse 25 General Purpose Calculations 25 FUNCIONS tentata 26 Data Logging on rt a 26 Display Using Fixed 30 MoTeC C187 User Manual Display Setup with Display 38 ALANIS 40 Other FUNCIONS S a uu ei S 41 Operation uuu 42 Retrieving the Logged 42 Sending and Retrieving Configuration Files 42 ZEFOING Sensor teed averted 42 Checking 0 0
2. E Modem Electrics Battery Voltage At ECU Alternator Current Battery Current System Current 1111 A Tree Structure is used to select items from a hierarchical list The UP ARROW key moves the cursor up selects the item above The DOWN ARROW key moves the cursor down selects the item below The RIGHT ARROW key expands expandable branches indicated by a plus sign The LEFT ARROW key collapses collapsible branches indicated by a minus sign Screen Cleaning Gently wipe using a clean water dampened microfibre cloth followed by a clean dry microfibre cloth MoTeC Appendices 85 Glossary MoTeC Devices CL Advanced Central Logger Advanced Display Logger second generation Advanced Display Logger third generation BR2 Beacon Receiver BTX Beacon Transmitter 2 NIANIA Computer Interface Module L 42 Central Logging System Colour Display Logger 7 Colour Display Logger Colour Display Logger 7 Colour Display Logger Club Display Logger DBW4 Drive By Wire expander E816 Input Output Expander E888 Input Output Expander MoTeC data analysis software N i2 Pro data analysis software professional version EX Ignition Expander LTC Lambda to CAN module LTCD Lambda to CAN Dual module M2R ECU dedicated to run 2 rotor engines M4 ECU for engines with up to 4 cylinders or
3. 0 000 43 Configuration Versions and Updating 43 Upgrading 6187 unas ala nente a N has a ten 44 Password Protection 44 Other Online Activities 44 222222225 46 h aku qa a 46 5187 teta 49 Characteristics 50 Input 50 Output 55 Pin List by Pin 56 Pin List by FUNCION io eset rte eee be dot bei tet 59 Mounting 42421 12 2 11 11 01 63 WINING ay ue S 64 il ee 64 Wire 64 usu n aan a b cadet 65 CAN Bus Wiring Requirements sse 66 C187 to ECU wiring RS232 sss 67 Update Rate 69 Command lire etel de eed nee 70 CAN Bus Bandwidth Limit essere 72 Commis Error Codes 4 oreet Ce 73 Connection IP 00 77 Windows Keyboard Shortcuts sse 81 Screen Cl
4. The C187 channel scheme allows complete flexibility in channel usage as any available channel can be used by any other function i e any channel can be logged displayed used in conditions used in alarms used as an input to the user definable tables etc All systems within the C187 that generate values must feed one of the channels Pre defined Channels MoTeC has defined an extensive list of channels General Purpose Channels Since the use of all channels cannot be predetermined a number of general purpose channels have been included for occasions when a suitable predefined channel is not available These general purpose channels may be required when measuring an uncommon value or when a general purpose function needs to generate a special output channel For example a 3D table may generate an output channel to control a valve of some sort in which case a general purpose channel may be used and named appropriately 20 Configuration MoTeC Channel Connection Example Sensors ECU Analogue Speed CAN Inputs Inputs Comms Display System Alarmi Hooe System B lH RS232 Telemetry Comms 19 ULL Gear Detection g Auxiliary Warning Outputs Light Logging Memory LCD Display Engine Temperature tS ET Wheel Speed Rear t o O o o 4 Fuel Pressure Oil Pressure Engine RPM
5. C127 Display Creator part 29916 Allows the user to create fully configurable custom layouts 50 Appendices MoTeC Characteristics Input Characteristics Analogue Voltage Inputs Suitable for Potentiometers Voltage output sensors Variable resistance sensors with pull up resistor Measure Voltage Inputs 1 4 and 11 14 0 to 5 46 V Range All other Inputs 0 to 15 0 V Note Voltages outside this range may affect the readings on other inputs Input Resistance 100k ohms to 0 V Resolution Inputs 1 4 and 11 14 1 33 mV All other Inputs 3 66 mV Measurement Ratiometric Methods Absolute Variable Resistance Off On Update Rate 1000 times second Filter 240 Hz 1 order Calibration Accuracy Gain 0 0596 max Ratiometric method Gain 0 1596 max Absolute method Offset 6 mV max Linearity 6 mV max Temperature Stability 60 max Calibration Schedule 12 months MoTeC Appendices 51 Analogue Temp Inputs Suitable for 2 wire variable resistance sensors some voltage output sensors Measure Voltage Range Oto 15 0 V Note Voltages outside this range may affect the readings on other inputs Input Resistance 1000 ohms pull up to 5 V sensor supply 100 k to 0 V Resolution 3 66 mV Measurement Methods Ratiometric Absolute Variable Resistance Off On Update Rate 1000 times second Filter 290 Hz 15 order Ca
6. Gear Channels MoTeC Configuration 21 Channel Properties Each channel has defined properties some of which may be modified by the user Predefining these properties makes the channels easy to use throughout the rest of the software Properties that may be modified by the user channel names abbreviations changed if necessary However name changes should be limited to name preferences rather than redefining the purpose of the channel except for the general purpose channels which may be renamed to suit the current use Abbreviation Units e g degrees Celsius degrees Fahrenheit The units for a channel can be selected from a predefined list for example the Engine Temperature channel may have units of degrees Celsius Fahrenheit or Kelvin Conversion between units is automatically handled by the software Note The units are used for display purposes only This means that the units can be changed at any time without affecting the calibration of the channel Fixed properties Measurement type e g Temperature Defining the measurement type allows the channels to be displayed in any unit suitable for that type with automatic conversion between the units For example all temperature channels can be displayed in degrees Celsius Fahrenheit or Kelvin Resolution The resolution of all channels is fixed for example the resolution of the Engine Temperature c
7. ENGINE OIL TMP WATER TMP 110 OIL PRESS GBOX OIL TMP y 74 DIFF OIL TMP FUEL PRESS 113 535450 0 21 2 24 1065 aca USE B 3 R MANUAL BULL 187 User Manual Copyright 2015 MoTeC Pty Ltd The information in this document is subject to change without notice While every effort is taken to ensure correctness no responsibility will be taken for the consequences of any inaccuracies or omissions in this manual Version 1 1 April 2015 C187 User Manual MoTeC Contents Introduction LUT cic cic noo cci 1 F eatul 68 2 tud coa atem eet ides 1 System esee entente nnns 4 Typical Devices Used With C187 5 Installation 9 Mounting and u u L S L D S enne 9 Connecting 10 ajo 10 OUIDUES citet Ee e ete t fe 12 12 Connecting Devices Examples 14 Software Installati ll er asa 15 C187 Dash Manager Soltware 15 i2 Data Analysis 15 Telemetry Monitor Software 2 2 8 16 Connecting the C187
8. 9 99 99 99 99 9 99 99 9 99 99 99 99 9 99 99 Where the four line style is chosen it shows four lines of values at a time with up to three values per line The 20 lines can be scrolled up or down 4 lines at a time using external buttons 36 Configuration MoTeC Alarm Displays When an alarm is activated a message is shown along the bottom of the display until it is acknowledged To draw the driver s attention to the display it is recommended to activate a warning light The message can be defined as required and can include the current sensor reading or the sensor reading when the alarm was triggered FASTEST LAP sper 245 5 1052 Example active unacknowledged alarm See the Alarms section for details on behaviour and operation of alarms Up to 6 active acknowledged alarms can be displayed in the Alarm Status Panel along the bottom of the display covering what was there before By default the Alarm Status Panel display is OFF This can be set ON by the user See Alarms for details about the Alarm Status Panel and its operation Below are examples of how active acknowledged alarms would be arranged ENGINE TEMP SESSION TIME ENGINE TEMP SESSION TIME 0 09 0 09 OIL PRESSURE LAP NUMBER OIL PRESSURE LAP NUMBER SPEED BATTERY SPEED BATTERY 12 gt RUNNING LAP s LAST LAP TIME RUNNING LAP TIME GAINILOS LAST LAP TIME 05 3 0 00 0
9. lt 59 99 gt Bar 2 Lap Time M SS HH 59 997 Bottom 4 20 used 1 Fuel Pres kPa Eng Oil Temp C Eng Oil Pres kPa 9999 999 9999 2 Bat Volts C185 V Throttle Pos Manifold Pres kPa 999 9 99 9 9999 3 Lambda 1 LA Lambda 2 LA Air Temp Inlet 99 99 9 99 9999 4 Lap Number Reference Lap Time M SS HH 9999 59 99 gt 5 X 1 Change Copy From B3 Options MoTeC Configuration 31 Display Modes Pages The display has three display modes or pages the default names are RACE PRACTICE and WARMUP The mode is changed by pressing the button assigned to this function The mode names can be changed to suit your individual needs this is done by double clicking on the Page Label field RACE Page The Race display is normally used to display minimal information e g RPM Lap Time Fuel Remaining or Laps Remaining PRACTICE Page The Practice display is normally used to display basic information plus information to help the driver improve lap times e g Lap Time Lap Gain Loss Maximum Straight Speed Minimum Corner Speed or Corner Exit Speed WARMUP Page The Warm up display is normally used to display important engine sensor readings during engine warm up e g RPM Battery Voltage Engine Temperature Oil Pressure Oil Temperature and Fuel Pressure 32 Configuration Bar 1 Bar 2 Bar 1 Bar 2 facility pro
10. the Online menu click the appropriate test A number of tests are provided to check the operation of the C187 such as the Display Test Configuration Versions and Updating On the Online menu click Upgrade Dash Version The software inside the C187 firmware can be updated by the user at any time to take advantage of the latest features Matching Versions The firmware version must match the version of the C187 Dash Manager software on the PC in order to communicate C187 Dash Manager will show a warning if the versions do not match Tip To check the version of C187 Dash Manager click About MoTeC C187 Dash Manager on the Help menu The firmware version is displayed on the bottom line of the display for 2 seconds when the C187 is powering up Matching Configuration File The configuration file must also match the software and firmware versions used The display will show a warning if the file does not match 44 Operation MoTeC Configuration files can be updated by choosing the option to automatically update the configuration file while updating the software firmware It can also be done manually by upgrading the configuration file and sending it to C187 On the File menu click Open e Inthe Files of type box select the new version file extension The file will be converted to the new version format and saved with the same file name but with the new version file extension Note The old file is not changed
11. 00 00 0 05 3 200 0 00 00 Active Alarm Two Active Alarms SESSION TIME ENGINE TEMP SESSION TIME LAP NUMBER BA LAP NUMBER BATTERY RUNNING LAP TIME GAIN LOSS LAST LAP TIME 0 05 3 0 00 0 00 00 WARNINGALARM 1 2 WARNINGALARM 1 2345 WARNINGALARM 1 23 Y m 4 RUNNING LAP TIME GAIN LOSS LAST LAP TIME 0 05 3 0 00 0 00 00 WARNINGALARM 1 2345 WARNINGALARM 1 2345 WARNINGALARM 1 2345 WARNINGALARM 1 2345 WARNINGALARM 1 2 WARNINGALARM 1 2345 WARNINGALARM 2345 Three Four Active Alarms More than Four Active Alarms MoTeC Configuration 37 Display Formatting Units All display units can be changed to suit the driver preferences for example show temperatures in Fahrenheit rather than in Celsius Note This is independent of the units used for other purposes Decimal Places The number of decimal places can be reduced for display purposes for example the engine temperature is measured to 0 1 but is better displayed with no decimal places 38 Configuration MoTeC Display Setup with Display Creator When using Display Creator communications and channels need to be set up To automate this a DBC file is created when the Dash Manager configuration is saved This file can then be imported into Display Creator The Display Creator Channels and Display Creator Settings tabs are used to set the definitions for creation of the DBC file This file is then imported into Display
12. 17 with 44 I O upgrade AV18 Analogue Voltage Input 18 with 44 I O upgrade AV19 Analogue Voltage Input 19 with 44 I O upgrade AV20 Analogue Voltage Input 20 with 44 I O upgrade 60 Appendices MoTeC Function Analogue Temp Inputs 34 AT1 Analogue Temp Input 1 35 AT2 Analogue Temp Input 2 36 Analogue Temp Input 3 37 AT4 Analogue Temp Input 4 38 AT5 Analogue Temp Input 5 with 44 I O upgrade 39 AT6 Analogue Temp Input 6 with 44 I O upgrade with 44 I O upgrade 42 AT8 Analogue Temp Input 8 with 44 I O upgrade 41 Analogue Temp Input 7 Switch Inputs 57 SW1 Switch Input 1 58 SW2 Switch Input 2 Digital Inputs 52 DIG1 Digital Input 1 53 DIG2 Digital Input 2 54 DIG3 Digital Input 3 55 DIG4 Digital Input 4 Speed Inputs 63 SPD1 Speed Input 1 64 SPD2 Speed Input 2 65 SPD3 Speed Input 3 66 SPD4 Speed Input 4 Auxiliary Outputs 9 AUX1 Auxiliary Output 1 MoTeC Appendices 61 Pin Name Function 10 AUX2 11 AUX3 12 AUX4 13 AUX5 14 AUX6 LIN Auxiliary Output 2 Auxiliary Output 3 Auxiliary Output 4 Auxiliary Output 5 Auxiliary Output 6 LIN 8 V Sensor 62 8v Sensor 8 V 5 V Sensor 18 5V Sensor 5 V 28 5V Sensor 5 V
13. Creator to automate the communications and channels setup External Displays Display Creator with CAN External displays created with Display Creator use CAN for messaging the following CAN values must be set e CAN bus e address format The base address or select the default A warning will display if any of the CAN settings conflict with existing CAN configurations Display Creator Channels Tab This tab is used to select the channels to include in the DBC file The DBC file is created when the configuration is saved The DBC file is imported by Display Creator to automate the setup of communications and channels Note Channels selected in the Display Creator Setting tab see below must also be selected in this list for them to be included in the DBC file Display Creator Settings Tab This tab is used to define page display behaviour Note The channels selected on this tab must also be included in the Display Creator Channels list see above for them to be included in the DBC file for import to Display Creator Number of Pages Specifies the number of pages defined in the applicable Display Creator configuration Preserve Page If ticked and the device is power cycled the last page that was displayed for at least five second before the power cycle occurred will display If not ticked and the device is power cycled the default page will display MoTeC Configuration 39 Page Channels Specif
14. On the Online menu click Send Configuration to send the configuration file to the C187 Upgrading C187 e On the Online menu click Enable Dash Options Several options are available as upgrades to customise and grow your system The currently enabled options can be listed and new options can be activated through a password acquired from MoTeC Password Protection e the Online menu click Set Access Passwords Several C187 capabilities can be protected from unauthorised access by using the password protection Other Online Activities Many other activities are accessible from the Online menu including the following Set Heference Lap to send a reference lap to the C187 used in the lap gain loss system See Calculations e Viewto view o configuration settings e g Tell tales Engine Log o GPS Beacon Definitions o Saved details e g Running Totals o Device Halt Counts e Retrieve to retrieve Tell tales and Engine Log e Communication to list the current Connections Settings Miscellaneous MoTeC Operation Erase Logged Data without unloading Serial Number to view the Serial and Hardware Number The Serial Number is required when ordering upgrade passwords The Hardware Number is for MoTeC internal use o Change Display Mode to switch between Race Warm up and Race mode Refer to C187 Dash Manager online help for additional information 46 Appendices MoTeC Appendices Specifications Specificat
15. connection that is used to connect to the C187 usually Local Area Connection 4 Click Properties 5 Select nternet Protocol TCP IP from the list 6 Click Properties 7 Select Use the following IP address 8 Enter the IP address and Subnet mask shown below Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 158 0 10 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Default gateway 9 Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Advanced Network Connection The C187 can also be connected to a network rather than directly to a single PC This allows any PC on the network to communicate with the C187 The connection time to the C187 will be less than 3 seconds if the C187 is already powered and running Note The PC network settings should not be changed 80 Appendices MoTeC Network Switches and Cables The C187 must be connected to the network via a network switch MoTeC s PC connection cables see PC Connection are Ethernet crossover cables that allow direct connection to a PC and are compatible with network switches that support auto cable sensing sometimes called Auto MDI MDI X or Universal Cable Re
16. in alphabetical order and allows a channel to be found either by typing the first few letters of any word in the channel name or by scrolling through the list Note The words be typed out of order so that Engine Oil Temp could be found by typing temp eng oil or oil t eng or e o t Select Channel 2 x Category Search Search test Ehannels Alarm Engine Oil Temp Hi Engine Dil Temp Engine Oil Temp Cooler In Engine Oil Temp Cooler Engine Oil Temp Min Engine Oil Temp Edit Cancel Help This method is most useful when selecting a channel from the available channels For example if Engine Temperature has been assigned to an input pin it can be easily located in the Search list since this list normally only contains 50 to 100 items 24 Configuration MoTeC Connections Configuring Inputs the Connections menu click Devices e Select the device e g C187 and then click the Input pins tab This will list all inputs available for this product Note Some inputs require the 44 I O Upgrade to make them available See C187 Upgrades Select the input and click Channel or double click the input e Assign a measurement channel to the input and click OK The channel needs to be calibrated using one of two options e Select Load Calif a pre defined calibration is available OR Double click the input to enter a calibration Ot
17. 44 5V Sensor 5 V 0 V Sensor 6 OV Sensor 0 V 17 OV Sensor 0 V 27 OV Sensor 0 V 33 OV Sensor 0 V 40 OV Sensor 0 V 43 OV Sensor 0 V 51 OV Sensor 0 V 56 OV Sensor 0 V 61 OV Sensor 0 V CAN Interface 73 CAN1L CAN 1 Low 74 CAN1H CAN 1 High 75 CAN2L CAN 2 Low RS232 Ground Input 62 Appendices MoTeC Name Function 76 CAN2H CAN 2 High RS232 Receive Input 71 CAN3L CAN 3 Low 72 CAN3H CAN 3 High 59 CANAL CAN 4 Low 60 CAN 4 High Ethernet 68 E TX Ethernet Transmit 67 Ethernet Transmit 78 E RX Ethernet Receive 77 E RX Ethernet Receive 70 RS232 1 TX RS232 Transmit Output 79 RS232 1 RX RS232 Receive Input 15 RS232 2 TX RS232 2 Transmit Output 16 RS232 2 RX RS232 2 Receive Input Reserved 29 30 31 32 Appendices 63 Mounting Dimensions C187 30000000060 i 12 5 5 Mounting studs 3x Note Alldimensions mm e Ensure product is not stressed when mounted e Dimensions indicate actual product size allow for clearance when mounting 64 Appendices MoTeC W
18. AR 2 The numeric displays can be programmed to display any channel value The numeric displays can show any channel value plus up to two override values Override values display each time their value is updated This is useful for values that are updated periodically The override values are shown for a programmable period of time For example a numeric display could normally show the Running Lap Time which is continuously updating then be overwritten by the Lap Time for 10 seconds each time the Lap Time is updated The label above each of the numeric displays can be changed to suit the channel assigned Centre Display NUMBER 1 NUMBER 2 99 9 NUMBER 3 99 9 9 99 99 99 99 9 99 99 BAR 1 RIGHT NUMBER 4 99 99 NUMBER 5 99 9 NUMBER 6 BAR 2 The centre display is normally used to display the current gear but can be used for other purposes MoTeC Configuration 35 Bottom Display NUMBER 1 TM NUMBER 4 9 99 NUMBER 2 NUMBER 5 NUMBER 3 NUMBER 6 ip y 9 99 99 99 99 9 99 99 LEFT RIGHT At the bottom up to 20 lines can be accommodated with each line containing up to 3 channel values at a time The label above each value can be changed to suit the channel assigned The 20 lines can be scrolled up or down using external buttons Similar to the top numeric displays the bottom display can show up to four override values Four Line Style 9 9 99 99 99 99 9 99 99
19. C187 repeat the steps Only one connection can be active at a time To switch to a different C187 select the appropriate connection and click Make Active Network Connection Optionally the C187 can be connected to a network This allows for any PC on the network to communicate with the C187 For more information on IP addresses see PC Connection IP Address 18 Configuration MoTeC Configuration All aspects of the C187 can be configured including which sensor is connected to which input the calibration of each sensor what to display and where to display it what to log and how fast to log it tacho range warning alarms multi stage shift lights etc The configuration is stored in a configuration file on the PC When starting C187 Dash Manager the menu items related to changing the configuration are unavailable To make them available load a configuration file either by opening an existing file or by creating a new one All changes to the C187 configuration are performed Offline i e without the PC communicating with the C187 The changes are saved in the configuration file on the PC The file must be sent to the C187 before the changes take effect See Operation Tip When using a laptop in and around a car it is often not practical to use a mouse to navigate through the program Using the keyboard to select options is easier An overview is given in Windows Keyboard Shortcuts Configuration File From the File
20. Derivative gain PWM Pulse Width Modulated Appendices 88 Notes
21. NING BUS OFF CAN TRANSMIT Only generated when used with an E888 E816 expander Inconsistent message length Receive or transmit overrun error In the receive case a byte was received before the previous byte was read indicating that the processor is too busy to read the message In the transmit case the transmit buffer is full which could happen if the CAN bus is too busy The device configuration is not valid eg overlapping CAN addresses A valid message header was not found either there is a wiring fault or comms is setup incorrectly problem could be at either end E g transmit and receive CAN IDs do not match Only generated when used with an Async Expander See RS232 errors Only generated when used with an Async Expander or E888 E816 Expander Async Expander Could not decode the protocol E888 E816 Compound ID incorrect More than 96 errors have occurred on the CAN bus Check wiring and termination resistors The CAN bus may still be operational More than 255 errors have occurred on the CAN bus CAN communications is suspended when this error occurs Check wiring termination resistors and the CAN baud rate Also check that CAN HI and CAN LO are correct not swapped CAN bus transmit warning MoTeC Appendices 75 VIMCOM Errors Errors generated by VIMCOM devices VIM ADL2 SDL Note VIM COM devices are connected via CAN C187 Errors These errors are generated by the C187 commun
22. S232 2 Transmit Output RS232 2 RX RS232 2 Receive Input 0V Sensor 0 V 5V Sensor 5 V Analogue Voltage Input 7 OO O GOO N Analogue Voltage Input 8 Analogue Voltage Input 9 Analogue Voltage Input 10 Analogue Voltage Input 11 with 44 I O upgrade Analogue Voltage Input 12 with 44 I O upgrade Analogue Voltage Input 13 with 44 I O upgrade MoTeC Appendices 57 Function Analogue Voltage Input 14 with 44 I O upgrade Sensor 0 V Sensor 5 V Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Sensor 0 V Analogue Temp Input 1 Analogue Temp Input 2 Analogue Temp Input 3 Analogue Temp Input 4 Analogue Temp Input 5 with 44 I O upgrade Analogue Temp Input 6 with 44 I O upgrade Sensor 0 V Analogue Temp Input 7 with 44 I O upgrade Analogue Temp Input 8 with 44 I O upgrade Sensor 0 V Sensor 5 V Analogue Voltage Input 1 Analogue Voltage Input 2 Analogue Voltage Input 3 Analogue Voltage Input 4 Analogue Voltage Input 5 Analogue Voltage Input 6 Sensor 0 V Digital Input 1 Appendices MoTeC Function Digital Input 2 Digital Input 3 Digital Input 4 Sensor 0 V Switch Input 1 Switch Input 2 4 Low CAN 4 High OV Sensor 0 V 8V Senso
23. box To select use the arrow keys Text Box Message Text Hi Eng Temp A text box is used to enter a value or text Press ALT the key for the underlined letter M or use the TAB key to navigate to the Text box type in the new value or text Use the BACKSPACE or DELETE to remove unwanted characters List Box Mode Light Duty Cycle Control Frequency Control Duty Cycle amp Frequency Control A list is used to select from a number of options Press ALT the key for the underlined letter M or use the TAB key to navigate to the List Box To select use the arrow keys Drop down List Box Logging Rate 20 limes sec gt once sec twice sec 5 times sec 10 times sec 20 5 100 times sec Drop down list box is used to select from number of items but only the selected item is shown until a new item needs to be selected 84 Appendices MoTeC Press ALT the key for the underlined letter L or use the TAB key to navigate to the Drop down List Box To select the desired item use the arrow keys and press ENTER to close the list Tabs Practice Warmup Tabs are used to select the different tab pages of screen To select the next tab press CTRL TAB To select the previous tab press CTRL SHIFT TAB Tree Structure 8 Engine Sensors Car Sensors Bike Sensors Boat Sensors Miscellaneous Sensors oodd 2
24. by Pin Number for full details Wiring Tips e ensure that the connector is sealed plug unused holes with filler plugs A heat shrink boot may also be used if desired e Use 22 Tefzel wire Mil Spec M22759 16 22 max at 100 C Tefzel wire is difficult to strip unless the correct stripping tool is used Becareful not to nick the wires as this may result in wire failure or poor crimping e Some sensor connectors be available with 22 terminals in which case doubling the wire over gives the equivalent of an 18 wire This is suitable for many of the common sensor terminals 10 Installation MoTeC e Use the correct crimping tool for all contacts to ensure a reliable connection Power the C187 via a separate switch and a 5 ampere fuse to ensure the PC can communicate with the C187 without the need to power the rest of the vehicle e The C187 ground must have a direct connection to the vehicle battery e C187 is connected to other devices via the CAN bus Refer to CAN Bus Wiring Requirements for details Connecting Devices Inputs Input Types A range of sensors is available to suit different types of measurement e g temperatures pressures speed Each type of measurement generates a different electrical signal that requires a suitable input type Each sensor needs to be connected to the type of input designed to suit that type of sensor MoTeC devices have the following input t
25. cognition If the network switch does not support crossover cables MoTeC recommends upgrading the network switch rather than having two types of cables which may cause confusion MoTeC Appendices 81 Windows Keyboard Shortcuts When using a laptop in and around a car it is often not practical to use a mouse to navigate through the program Using the keyboard to select options is easier Main Menu MoTeC Dash Manager ajea File Connections Calculations Functions Online Tools Help MoTeC To access the main menu press ALT the key for the underlined letter in the menu followed by the underlined letter of the item in the drop down menu E g ALT F N for File New Alternatively press and release ALT select the desired menu item using the arrow keys press ENTER to activate it Closing a Window Press ENTER for OK or Close only when the OK or Close button has a bold line around it Press ESC to Cancel or Close Getting Help Press F1 to get help on the current window or item e Press ALT H if the screen has a Help button Select Help from the Main Menu to access the main help system 82 Appendices MoTeC Selecting an ltem in a Window Change Alarm Lx Remove message When acknowledge button is pressed Automatically after seconds Do not display this message again until 2 seconds have elapsed Acknowledgement Warning Light C Donotactiva
26. connected via CAN PDMs Power Distribution Modules are designed to replace conventional relays fuses and circuit breakers by providing electronically switched power to the various electrical systems in the vehicle This simplifies wiring and switch requirements while increasing reliability Full diagnostic information including output currents and error status can be transmitted via CAN to the C187 Several models are available to suit vehicles with different complexity ranging from 15 to 32 outputs and 12 to 23 inputs Other Devices Many other devices can be connected to the C187 Contact your dealer for advice MoTeC Installation 9 Installation Mounting and Wiring C187 has three threaded mounting posts For further detail see Mounting Dimensions Mounting Tips Avoid twisting the case use washers between the unit and the mounting panel to ensure that the unit is mounted only at the mounting points and do not over tighten the mounting screws e Vibration isolation may be desirable if the vehicle vibrates severely Mount so that the connector may be easily accessed e Orientation for best contrast the display should be viewed at an angle of approximately 20 degrees However the C187 will give good contrast between 0 and 40 degrees Display reflections should also be considered when determining the mounting angle gt 209 C187 uses 79 Autosport connector See Connector and Pin List
27. e VIM SVIM Internal Sensors e 3 axis accelerometer detection range 5G e Dash temperature sensor e Sensor supply voltage e Battery voltage Communications 4 configurable CAN buses with individually programmable CAN bus speeds One can be used as RS232 Receive Only 2 of the CAN buses support VIM SVIM Expanders o Maximum data range 1 Mbit sec o Recommended terminating impedance 100 ohm e 2 dedicated RS232 ports 1LIN port Power Supply e Operating voltage 6 to 32 V DC Operating current 0 8 ampere typical at full brightness excluding sensor currents Reverse Battery protection Battery Transient protection Operating Temperature e Internal Temperature Range 20 to 80 C above 60 C maximum backlight brightness progressively reduced Ambient Temperature Range 20 to 60 Sensor Supply Current e 5 Sensor supply 0 25 ampere maximum e 8 V Sensor supply 0 25 ampere maximum 48 Appendices MoTeC Ingress Protection IP Rating e IP 68 Dust tight protected against water immersion continuous submersion to depth of at least 1 m Note IP rating is dependent upon the user ensuring that connector wire entries are waterproof which as a minimum requires all unused wire cavities on the connector to be plugged Physical e Size 196 2 x 122 5 x 24 9 mm excluding connector e Weight 670 g e 1 79 Autosport connector MoTeC Appendices 49 C187 Upgrades Several o
28. eaning senes nnne 84 C187 User Manual MoTeC GOSS ANY a iin teen coset ie IO elt ie a cee ee MoTeC Introduction 1 Introduction The C187 comes standard as a combined 7 full colour display powerful control device and fully programmable data logger with 250 MB memory 500 optional The anti reflective high contrast display is clear and vibrant in direct sunlight Displayed channels labels and colours are configurable on a diverse set of supplied layouts alternatively use Display Creator software to create fully configurable custom layouts The C187 acquires data from devices such as an ECU and displays data channels warning alarms lap times fuel calculations maths functions and much more Features The C187 comes with a range of features as standard and several options available as upgrades to customise and grow your system These additional features are activated through a simple password acquired from MoTeC at any time when you need it See C187 Upgrades General All in one display logger and controller eliminates the need for separate devices e 16 full colour RGB LEDs colour function and intensity are fully programmable Suitable for cars marine and industrial applications Compact durable and reliable unit Supports wideband Lambda from PLMs LTCs using Bosch LSU or UEGO 5 wire sensors e Straightforward control for lights fans pumps PID cont
29. ed Optionally Longitudinal G force internal sensor A Longitudinal G force sensor should be used if the vehicle has only one wheel speed sensor This allows the analysis software to eliminate wheel lockups which is essential when creating or using a track map 30 Configuration MoTeC Display Using Fixed Layouts The C187 display is a high contrast high brightness colour LCD display To configure fixed displays 1 Onthe Functions menu click Display 2 Select the relevant Display type 3 Select the required mode RACE PRACTICE WARMUP by selecting the relevant tab 4 Select the required fixed display style by double clicking on the fixed display style displayed down the left side of the Edit Display Style screen On the right hand side are controls to set the colour scheme of the selected style 5 Setthe labels and channels you want to display for each of the numeric display components e g Number 1 Number 2 Gauge Bar 1 etc To do this a Select the display component b Select the Change button alternatively double click on the relevant display component Display Setup RACE PRACTICE WARMUP Channels Backight Display Creator Channels Display Creator Settings Page Label Display Style RACE 9 99 99 99 99 9 99 99 Gauge Number 2 Engine RPM 0 to 8000 Shift 7500 Engine Temp lt 99999 gt Gear Gear lt 9 gt 1 Number 3 Running Lap Time 55
30. ensors including unamplified thermocouples and strain gauges The Synchronous Versatile Input Module SVIM is a compact expander that works the C187 to facilitate the synchronised logging of high speed high resolution inputs Multiple SVIMs are synchronised so that every SVIM in the vehicle samples its high resolution AV inputs at the same instant in time SVIMs are versatile in nature and can be located close to sensors reducing the weight and complexity of wiring When used in multiples up to 200 sensor inputs are available The SVIM supports many different types of sensors including unamplified thermocouples and strain gauges 6 Introduction MoTeC E888 E816 The C187 supports two E888 or E816 Expanders allowing expansion of the number of inputs and outputs The E888 has 8 x 10 bit thermocouple inputs 8 x 10 bit voltage inputs 4 digital inputs 2 switch inputs and 8 outputs The E816 has 16 x 10 bit voltage inputs 4 digital inputs 2 switch inputs and 8 outputs Note The E888 E816 inputs have lower resolution than the VIM SVIM inputs and have slower update rates Accessories 2 A BR2 Beacon Receiver may be connected to the C187 which allows the C187 to calculate lap times for display and to provide lap information for the data logging analysis software SLM The SLM Shift Light Module can be used for shift lights warnings and other driver alerts It comprises 8 LEDs that can be programmed to display a
31. ent on the capabilities of the measuring device and may also vary between inputs on that device For example the VIM has some inputs that update at 500 Hz and others that update as fast as 5000 Hz See Update Rate Summary Anti Alias Filter If a channel is logged at a rate slower than its specified update rate then an optional anti alias filter can be applied 28 Configuration MoTeC The anti alias filter is used to average out any variations in the signal between logged values This ensures that unrepresentative values are not logged The anti alias filter is implemented by averaging the channel values between logging events For example if a channel has an update rate of 1000 Hz and it is logged at 100 Hz then the preceding 10 samples will be averaged each time it is logged The anti alias filter is normally turned on by default when a channel is added to the logging list but may be turned off if required For normal purposes it is recommended that the anti alias filter is left turned on Note For some channels the anti alias filter cannot be turned on because the averaging performed by the filter would cause incorrect values This is the case for on off channels and channels where the bit values have a particular meaning for example error group channels Real Time Value VIM SVIM ADL2 SDL For channels that come from a VIM SVIM an ADL2 or an SDL the logging anti alias filter also affects the real time value of the channel T
32. hannel is fixed at 0 1 C Fixed channel resolutions ensure that the unit conversion system works properly and that channel comparisons can be performed correctly Suitable logging rates Suitable display filtering Minimum and maximum range 22 Configuration MoTeC Selecting Channels There are two methods of selecting channels either the Category Method or the Search Method Category Method This method divides all the channels into categories and sub categories so that the list can be narrowed down to a small list of channels For example the Engine Sensors Cooling category shows a list of channels associated with the cooling system of the engine When selecting a channel from the complete list of channels it is usually easiest to use the category selection method for example when assigning a channel to an input pin Tip To expand a category click on the plus sign next to the category name Category Search Engine Sensors Common Engine Air Fuel Ratio Antidetonant E e ooling Engine Temp Engine Coolant Temp Pos 2 Engine Coolant Temp Pos 3 Engine Coolant Level Engine Coolant Flow Rate Engine Coolant Pres System Engine Coolant Pres PumpOut Engine Coolant Pres Pump In Head Temperature 1 Head Temperature 2 Head Temperature 3 L ces 14111111111 MoTeC Configuration 23 Search Method This method lists all channels
33. her tasks e Change change the calibration Spd Levels only for speed inputs e Settings to set default Configuring Outputs e Onthe Connections menu click Devices e Select device e g C187 and then click the Output Pins tab to list all outputs available for this product Note Some outputs require 44 I O Upgrade to make them available See C187 Upgrades Select the output and click Change or doubleclick the output Select a mode to make appropriate settings available e Follow the directions on the screen and when all settings are done click OK Configuring Communications e On the Connections menu click Communications Select an available communications section CAN or RS232 e Click Select and choose one of the available communications templates MoTeC Configuration 25 Comms Templates Communication templates are available for most connected MoTeC devices When MoTeC releases new products new communication templates will also be released These will be incorporated in the latest software versions See Updating C187 Dash Manager Software on how to update to a new software version to make the latest communication templates available Calculations The C187 has special and user definable general purpose calculations available They are set up from the Calculations menu Special Calculations e Lap Time and Number click on the tabs to set up Lap Time Lap Speed Running Lap Time Spl
34. hernet cable unterminated 2 meter 61132 Ethernet to Autosport pins cable 1 8 66 Appendices MoTeC CAN Bus Wiring Requirements e The CAN bus should consist of a twisted pair trunk with 100R 0 25 watt terminating resistors at each end o CAN bus is less than 2 meter 7 ft long a single termination resistor may be used The preferred cable for the trunk is 100R data cable e The maximum length of the bus is 16 meter 50 ft CAN devices such as MoTeC Dash Loggers ECUs etc may be connected to the trunk with up to 500 mm 20 in of twisted wire 100R Terminating gt Resistors at each These wires must be twisted end of the CAN Bus Minimum one twist per 50 mm 2 in lt lt gt gt 8 MoTeC Appendices 67 C187 to ECU wiring RS232 The following details the methods for connecting the C187 to the various MoTeC ECUS via RS232 In all cases this is done using the serial data stream generated by the Telemetry function of each ECU In the case of the M800 M880 and M4e the C187 may be directly wired to the ECU because these ECUs use RS232 interface levels On the M48 M4 pre M4e and the M8 a Computer Interface Module or a PCI cable is required to convert the signals to RS232 800 M880 D9 Serial Connector if used 2 TX M800 M880 5 14 13 0V COM ECU Note e The data to the C187 will be interrupted while a PC is c
35. his is the value that all other parts of the system see such as the various calculations Note The anti alias filter is limited to 50 Hz for real time values even if the channel is logged at a lower rate For example a channel logged at 10 Hz will be filtered and updated at 10 Hz in the logging and 50 Hz for the real time value Note Channels that are not logged are updated at 50 Hz Real Time Value For devices other than VIM SVIM ADL2 SDL The real time value from other devices and from internal calculations is not anti aliased at the logging rate however the value can be anti aliased in the logging Phase Shift The anti alias filter will cause a phase shift time delay of half the logging rate For example a channel logged at 100 Hz is logged every 10 milliseconds so it is delayed by 5 milliseconds For most purposes this time delay is not an issue Channels logged at the same rate are delayed by the same amount which negates this effect when comparing these channels This applies to all channels whether they are generated internally from a calculation or whether they are generated externally from devices such as a VIM or a display device MoTeC Configuration 29 Track Map Sensor Requirements In order for the i2 Data Analysis software to plot a track map the following sensors are required and must be logged Lateral G force internal sensor e Wheel Speed Lap Beacon the Beacon Channel must be logg
36. ications system 2 FRAMING 256 BAD CONFIG 512 NO DATA 2048 WRONG DATA 4096 BUS WARNING 8192 BUS OFF VIMCOM Device Errors Incorrect number of samples received Configuration mismatch between C187 and device Resend the configuration VIMCOM packets have not been found Either there is a wiring fault or C187 Connections is setup incorrectly VIMCOM packet has bad length More than 96 errors have occurred on the CAN bus Check wiring and termination resistors The CAN bus may still be operational More than 255 errors have occurred on the CAN bus CAN communications is suspended when this error occurs Check wiring termination resistors and the CAN baud rate Also check that CAN HI and CAN LO are correct not swapped These error codes are sent once by the VIMCOM device on resuming data transmission and therefore indicate why data was previously not being transmitted 4097 STARTUP 4098 HALT 4099 OVERRUN Device has restarted normally due to power up Data is not sent until sync is achieved Data not sent due to deliberate halt For example configuration or firmware being sent Data not sent due to transmit buffer overrun possibly due to CAN bus too busy 76 Appendices MoTeC 4100 SYNC TIMEOUT Data not sent due to C187 sync message timeout sync not received from C187 4101 CAN ERROR Data not sent due to error on CAN bus 4102 SYNC Data not sent due to excessive sync EXCEEDED error sy
37. ies the channels used to set page up down and reset values Page up is the next page in numeric sequence default channel is Display Page Up Button Page down is the previous page in numeric sequence default channel is Display Page Down Button Page reset returns the display to the default page default channel is Display Page Heset Button Output Channels This is used to select the output channel which is the channel that controls the page displayed default channel is Display Page Note For page control to function this channel should be included in the Display Creator Channels list so that it is included in the DBC file for import to Display Creator For example if the output channel value is 3 that is page 3 is displayed it is increased to 4 via the Display Page Up Button channel and decreased to 2 via the Display Page Down Button channel Options Tab This tab is used to select whether a DBC file should be generated and if so its filename If the DBC file is to be generated specify a filename or select the default The default syntax is of the configuration display name dbc 40 Configuration MoTeC Alarms Alarm Comparisons The warning alarm limits are fully programmable and may include up to 6 comparisons to ensure that the alarms are only activated at the correct time For example an engine temperature alarm may activate at 95 C if the ground speed has been above 50 km h for 30 seconds The
38. ing the following e Shift Lights to configure the shift point values for use with the Shift Lights e Shift Light Module to configure the C187 16 stage shift lights as well as an additional MoTeC s SLM C or SLM e Telemetry to set up telemetry channels e Tell tales Setup to store minimum or maximum values e Engine Log Setup to set up four separate engine logs with separate conditions e Diagnostics Log Setup to set up conditions and channels for the diagnostics log Preserved Channels to set up the conditions when to preserve channels Refer to C187 Dash Manager online help for additional information 42 Operation MoTeC Operation To perform any of the activities in the Online menu the PC needs to communicate to the C187 Note All other menu items perform offline activities Retrieving the Logged Data e the Online menu click Get Logged Data A personal computer is used to unload the logged data from the C187 The logged data is then stored on the computer hard disk After each unload the user has the option to clear the logging memory The unload may be interrupted part way through if necessary by disconnecting the computer The partial unload will contain the most recently logged data and will be stored on the computer hard disk In this case the C187 logging memory is not cleared and logging will continue as normal at the end of the existing data Next time the logged data is unloaded both the
39. ions listed as optional are available as upgrades to customise and grow your system These additional features are activated through a simple password acquired from MoTeC at any time when you need it An overview of the upgrades can be found in C187 Upgrades Logging 250 MB standard logging memory 500 MB optional e Logging rates up to 1000 samples per second e Fast Ethernet download Display e 7 colour TFT LCD anti reflective e Resolution 800 x 480 anti aliased graphics e Layouts diverse selection of configurable fixed layouts or purchase Display Creator to create user designed and configured layouts e 48 user defined scrollable message lines with programmable overrides programmable modes with customisable labels Inputs e 10 20 with I O upgrade analogue voltage inputs 4 8 x0 to 5 46 V 1 33 mV resolution 6 12 x 0 to 15 0 V 3 66 mV resolution e 4 8 with I O upgrade analogue temperature inputs 01015 V 3 66 mV resolution 4x Digital inputs e 4x Speed inputs with voltage measuring capability e 2x Switched inputs Compatible with VIM SVIM input expanders Outputs e 6xlow side outputs PWM digital or switched outputs e 1 0 Amp max current limited and thermal overload protected e Compatible with up to 2 E888 E816 input output expanders Appendices 47 Expanders Compatible with up to two 888 816 input output expanders providing full functional us
40. ires the optional Pro Analysis upgrade See C187 Upgrades i2 Pro provides advanced mathematics multiple overlay laps and unlimited components workbooks and worksheets Telemetry Monitor Software The Telemetry Monitor software is used to monitor the optional telemetry link and allows viewing of live data in various graphical formats such as charts bar graphs and dial gauges It can also show the vehicle s current track position on a track map and compare the current vehicle data to reference data Telemetry Monitor software requires the optional Telemetry upgrade See C187 Upgrades Connecting the C187 to a PC The C187 connects to the Ethernet port on the PC This requires a connector for the standard Ethernet cable in the loom The loom 61213 incorporates this connector Alternatively the connector can be wired into an existing loom using the unterminated Ethernet cable 861131 or the Ethernet to Autosport pins cable 461132 All options are used in conjunction with a standard Ethernet cable Connection details are described in MoTeC Installation 17 Wiring PC Communications Setup To enable PC communications a connection must be setup in the C187 Dash Manager to match the C187 serial number e the Tools menu click Connection Settings and then click Add e Click OKto choose IP Ethernet This is the only available connection type e Enter the C187 serial number If the PC needs to communicate with more than one
41. iring Connector C187 connector 79 pin Autosport connector Mating connector 168086 Wire Specification Wire Wire to suit C187 connector 22 Tefzel Mil Spec M22759 16 22 M22759 16 Wire Ratings for various wire gauges Insulation Material Tefzel Conductor Tin Plated Copper Voltage Rating 600 V Maximum Temperature 150 Wire Gauge Cross Max Current Resistance Resistance AWG Sectional Area at 100 ohm ohm 1000 ft mm2 Ambient A 22 0 38 5 0 045 14 20 0 61 6 0 028 8 5 18 0 96 9 0 018 5 5 16 1 2 12 0 014 4 3 14 1 9 18 0 009 2 7 12 3 0 24 0 006 1 8 Crimp Tool Crimp Tool M22520 2 01 Positioner for Crimp Tool M22520 2 07 Crimp Contacts are type 22D needed to set the crimp tool correctly Wire Stripping Tool Recommended Ideal Industries 45 2133 stripping tool with LB1195 wire stop MoTeC Appendices 65 PC Connection Ethernet Wiring Schematic ADL3 C185 C187 Ethernet Connector pin Pin Function Pin Function 77 Ethernet RX 1 Ethernet TX 78 Ethernet RX Ethernet TX 67 Ethernet TX Ethernet RX 68 Ethernet TX Ethernet RX Pin numbering 12345678 87554321 Plug Socket Wire CAT5 UTP Ethernet cable Cable An Ethernet RJ45 socket connecting to a standard Ethernet cable is provided on 462207 C185 loom incorporating this loom is used on both the C185 and C187 e 61131 Et
42. it Lap Times Lap Number Laps Remaining Speed and Distance click on the tabs to set up Ground Speed Drive Speed Wheel Slip Lap Distance Trip Distance Odometer Lap Gain Loss to set up a continuous indication how far behind or ahead the vehicle is compared to a reference lap e Gear Detection to set up Current Gear e Fuel Prediction click on the tabs to set up Fuel Used Fuel Usage Fuel Remaining Laps Remaining Fuel Used per Lap e Running Min set up Minimum Corner Speed Maximum Straight Speed and other Min Max values General Purpose Calculations Tables to set up 2D and 3D Lookup Tables e Timers to set up General Purpose Timers e User Conditions to activate items such as a Thermatic Fan or Gearbox Oil Pump e Channel Maths to perform basic calculations on channels e Advanced Maths to perform advanced calculations e Combine to set up a bit mask Controlto set up the proportional integral and derivative gain control e Counters set up to 10 counters Counter value can be increment or decremented based on the selected channel conditions For details refer to C187 Dash Manager online help 26 Configuration MoTeC Functions Data Logging Data logging allows sensor readings and calculated values to be stored in the C187 memory for later analysis using the i2 Data Analysis software To configure logging e On the Functions menu click Logging Select the relevant tabs to set
43. it appears that an active unacknowledged alarm cannot be acknowledged that is it continues to display it could be that the Do not display this message again until seconds have elapsed is set to zero MoTeC Configuration 41 e If there is more than one unacknowledged alarm the alarm with the highest priority that is the alarm that is highest on the alarm list is displayed e If there are a number of unacknowledged alarms these will display in priority sequence as each higher priority alarm is acknowledged Alarm Status Panel Additionally an Alarm Status panel may be displayed which shows the current state of up to 6 active acknowledged alarms The panel is off by default and may be turned on or off using the Alarm Acknowledge button when there are no alarm messages displayed If displayed it will be obscured while there is an unacknowledged alarm Below are four examples of the Alarm Status Panel U U5 3 0 00 00 00170 05 5 U UU _U UU UU WARNINGALARM 1 2345 One Active Alarm Two Active Alarms U U2 2 v uu V UU UU u u J v uu U UU UU WARNINGALARM 1 2345 WARNINGALARM 1 2345 wARNINGALARM 1 2345 WARNINGALARM 1 2345 WARNINGALARM 1 2345 WARNINGALARM 1 2345 WARNINGALARM 1 2345 WARNINGALARM 1 2345 WARNINGALARM 1 2345 WARNINGALARM 1 2345 Three Four Active Alarms More than Four Active Alarms Other Functions The C187 can perform many other functions accessible from the Functions menu includ
44. libration Accuracy Gain 0 0596 max Ratiometric method Gain 0 1596 max Absolute method Offset 6 mV max Linearity 6 mV max Temperature Stability 60 ppm C max Calibration Schedule 12 months Switch Inputs Suitable for Switch to 0 V Off On Voltage signal Pull up Resistor 2200 ohms to 3 3 V Voltage Range 0to 15V Positive Trigger Threshold 2 4 V max Negative Threshold 0 6 V min Hysteresis 0 4 V Min Measurement Methods Off On only Filter Time Constant 22 usec 52 Appendices MoTeC Digital Inputs Suitable for Switch to 0 V Logic signal and open collector device e g Hall Switch Pull up Resistor 2200 ohms to 3 3 V Voltage Range 0to 15V Positive Trigger Threshold 2 4 V max Negative Threshold 0 6 V min Hyst eresis 0 4 V min Update Rate 100 times second Filter Time Constant 22 usec Measurement Methods Frequency Resolution 0 1 Hz Maximum Frequency 3200 Hz Rising Edge Triggered Period 1 usec Measures period between rising edges Resolution 1 usec Maximum 32 msec Period 100 usec Measures period between rising edges Resolution 100 usec Maximum 3 2 sec Pulse Width 1 usec Measures pulse low time Resolution 1 usec Maximum 32 msec Pulse Width 100 usec Measures pulse low time Resolution 100 usec Maximum 3 2 sec MoTeC Appendices 53 Speed Inputs Hall
45. light Soflware Windows based software designed for setup and management of the display and data logging system The user can generate a configuration file offline and then send the completed configuration to the C187 Calculations including lap times lap gain loss speed and distance fuel prediction Monitor active channels view all channels live Sensor zeroing Details editor including event venue and vehicle details Extensive Help screens MoTeC Introduction e Latest software version is available free of charge from www motec com downloads 4 Introduction MoTeC Compalibility MoTeC M4 M48 M8 M400 M600 M800 880 1 MoTeC Accessories VIM SVIM E888 E816 SLM PLM LTC BR2 PDM GPS VCS Telemetry etc Many devices For some ECUS an additional cable adaptor may be required Required Accessories Refer to Connecting the C187 to a PC e Standard Ethernet cable e Any one of the following Ethernet to Autosport connections o 62206 C185 loom used in both the C185 and C187 o 861131 Ethernet cable unterminated 2 meter o 461132 Ethernet to Autosport pins cable 1 8 m System Overview The C187 offers extensive possibilities to integrate with ECUs peripheral devices and accessories to form a complete solution that powers controls logs monitors and communicates virtually any automotive parameter The picture shows just one example For a tailored solution to you
46. menu the following option are available Newcreates a new configuration based on a predefined template Open selects an existing file Right click the configuration file to Rename Delete Send to a disk etc e Save after a new configuration has been defined it should be saved with a meaningful name e Save as be used to create copy of an existing configuration file by giving it a new name e Edit Details allows for entering event venue and vehicle details to be stored with the configuration file Check Channels verifies that all channels are correctly generated e Edit Configuration Comments allows for other comments to be stored with the configuration file e View Configuration Summary gives a quick overview of the configuration file e Convert Logging Image allows users to manually convert a log file for use 12 Exit exits the program MoTeC Configuration 19 Tip The most recently used files appear at the bottom of the File menu This is often the easiest way to open an existing file Backups Whenever a file is saved the previous content of the file is saved in the Save Backups directory The total number of files is limited to 100 Channels Channels are used to convey information between the various systems of the C187 For example an input pin may feed a channel called Fuel Pressure This channel may then be used by another system such as the Display System or Data Logging systems
47. mode A 2200 ohm pull up resistor connected to 2 7 V Suitable for Switch to 0 V Logic signal Open collector device e g Hall Switch Pull up Resistor 2200 ohms to 2 7 V Voltage Range 0 to 15V Trigger Threshold Selectable between 1 33 V and 4 68 V Magnetic mode The pull up resistor is disengaged and the trigger levels can be varied depending on the input frequency Suitable for Two wire magnetic sensor variable reluctance sensor Input Resistance 100k ohms to ground no pull up Voltage Range 80 V to 80 V Programmable trigger levels 1 33 V to 4 68 V For both modes Update Rate 100 times second Filter Time Constant 25 usec Hysteresis 0 17 V min Measurement Methods Frequency Resolution 0 1 Hz Maximum Frequency 3200 Hz Falling Edge Triggered Period 1 usec Measures period between falling edges Resolution 1 usec Maximum 32 msec 54 Appendices MoTeC Period 100 usec Measures period between falling edges Resolution 100 usec Maximum 3 2 sec Pulse Width 1 usec Measures pulse high time Resolution 1 usec Maximum 32 msec Pulse Width 100 usec Measures pulse high time Resolution 100 usec Maximum 3 2 sec MoTeC Appendices 55 Analogue Input Sampling 4 times oversampling is scheduled with samples taken every 250 usec providing measurements every 1 msec The following inputs are sampled a
48. n be used Wire between Display Logger input and Display Logger 0 V If wired to an Analogue Voltage input connect an external pull up resistor between the input pin and the 5 V sensor supply External LED Lights Outputs Auxiliary output Wire between one of the Auxiliary Outputs and battery positive and include a current limiting resistor SLM Shift Light Module Communications CAN K type Thermocouples Inputs Analogue Voltage or Analogue Temperature input Communications CAN Connect via TCA Connect via E888 or VIM SVIM ECU 4 M48 M8 Communications RS232 Uses the Telemetry feature of the ECU to send data to the Display Logger ECU hundred series M400 M600 800 M880 M1 Communications CAN Ensure the ECU and Display Logger are connected on the same CAN bus Telemetry Communications RS232 Wiring is dependent on the particular telemetry system refer to the wiring details supplied with the telemetry system MoTeC Installation 15 Software Installation C187 Dash Manager Software C187 Dash Manager software is used for configuration testing retrieving the logged data and for general management of the C187 C187 Dash Manager supports configuration of the following connected devices VIM SVIM E888 E816 SLM PC Requirements C187 Dash Manager runs under Windows XP or Vista operating systems The minimum recommended PC specifica
49. nchronisation too far out MoTeC Appendices 77 PC Connection IP Address Basic Direct Connection Automatic IP Address The simplest way to connect the C187 to a PC is directly to an Ethernet port on the PC and using the default network settings automatically obtain an IP address This method can take up to 60 seconds to connect on Windows XP On Windows Vista it takes approximately 8 seconds This delay will occur every time the Ethernet cable is connected to the C187 or the C187 is power cycled The advantage of this method is that the PC can be connected to a network when it is not connected to the C187 without having to change any settings on the PC assuming the network is configured to obtain an IP address automatically When the C187 is connected to the PC a network connection icon will appear in the Windows taskbar tray To check that connection is in progress place the cursor over this icon It will show Acquiring Network Address Once the connection is established the message will show Limited or No Connectivity This is normal when using this method and means that Windows has automatically assigned an IP Address to the PC To check if the PC is configured to obtain an IP address automatically 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on Network Connections 3 Double click on the connection that is to be used to connect to the C187 usually this is called Local Area Connection Click Properties Select Inte
50. nels seen can be used to diagnose communications problems Multiple errors are shown by error codes added together For example A RS232 error of 9 parity overrun The error values have the following definitions RS232 Errors Errors generated by RS232 communications 1 PARITY Parity bit incorrect The comms parity setup is wrong or there is electrical interference causing errors in the data 2 FRAMING Not seeing the stop bit The baud rate or stop bit setup is wrong or there is electrical interference causing errors in the data 4 NOISE Glitch in the data Electrical interference is causing glitches in the signal C187 does not generate this error 8 OVERRUN A byte was received before the previous byte was read indicating that the processor was too busy to read the message 512 NO DATA A valid message header was not found either there is a wiring fault or comms is setup incorrectly 1024 CHECKSUM A valid message header was found but the checksum was wrong If seen in combination with other errors there is electrical noise If only checksum errors occur there may be a software incompatibility between the C187 and the other device 2048 WRONG DATA Could not decode the protocol 74 Appendices MoTeC General CAN Errors Errors generated by general CAN communications 2 256 512 1024 2048 4096 8192 16384 FRAMING OVERRUN BAD CONFIG NO DATA CHECKSUM WRONG DATA BUS WAR
51. new data and the previously partly unloaded data will be retrieved Sending and Retrieving Configuration Files e On the Online menu click Send Configuration to send the currently open configuration file When configuration file is sent to the C187 the existing C187 data is retrieved and stored in the From Dash Backups directory to use in case the data in the C187 needs to be restored The maximum number of files is 10 the Online menu click Get Configuration to retrieve the current configuration file This is normally not necessary unless the original file is not available on the PC Zeroing Sensors Some sensors require regular zeroing for example Steering Angle Suspension Position Ride Heights G Force Sensors amp Throttle Position C187 Dash Manager provides a feature for easy zeroing of all these sensors MoTeC Operation 43 Checking Operation Monitor Channels the Online menu click Monitor Channels To show any channel on an oscilloscope style screen click Utilities and then Oscilloscope The currently active channels can be monitored to check the operation of all functions and measurements Simulate e On the Online menu click Simulate The Simulate feature allows most input channels to be manually changed so that the C187 operation can be checked under abnormal conditions e g High Engine Temp This is extremely useful for checking that the C187 is working as expected Test
52. nnection d x I e t s config file name config file name Optional Fully qualified path to the configuration file eg c motec dash config bathurst d30 Note the path must included the file extension eg d30 Options Each of the following options can be given as character or character They are shown here as character c Connection Name Optional Select a preconfigured connection by name as configured in the dash connections dialog eg c Primary CAN Connection Note There must not be a space between the c and the connection name d Optional Causes the debug console to be displayed Only available for debug builds X Optional Causes the app to terminate when one the following tasks has been performed MoTeC Appendices 71 Tasks One or more of the following may be specified Optional Perform a Get Logged Data operation Optional Perform a Get Engine Log operation Optional Perform a Get Tell tale Values operation Optional Perform a Print Summary operation Note The configuration file must be specified using a fully qualified path including the file extension e g p c motec dash config bathurst d30 Note There must be a space between p and configuration file name S Optional Perform a Send Configuration operation Note The configuration file must be specified using a fully qualified pa
53. nput Specifications For full specifications refer to Input Characteristics Expanders If additional sensors are required input expanders can be used e g E888 E816 VIM SVIM Sensors can be connected to the expander inputs and communicate via either RS232 or CAN See Configuring Communications Outputs Auxiliary Outputs are used to control various vehicle functions e g o Gear Change Lights o Warning Lights o Thermatic Fan o Gear Box Oil Pump Note Devices that consume more than the maximum current e g motors should be driven via a relay or PDM Output Specifications Full specifications can be found in Output Characteristics Expanders If additional outputs are required output expanders can be used e g E888 PDM Expander outputs can perform the same tasks as the device outputs and can be driven by communication via either RS232 or CAN See Configuring Communications Communications Communications are used to send and receive data from one device to another There are two communication protocols RS232 and CAN Generally older devices use RS232 and newer devices use CAN MoTeC Installation 13 CAN Controller Area Network Communications This protocol enables communication between all devices connected to the same bus The CAN bus allows communicating at high speeds The C187 has two independent CAN communications ports that can be connected to other devices with a compatible CAN port The bus speed for each i
54. nterface can be set independently Typical devices communicating over CAN o Hundred series ECU M400 M600 M800 M880 Shift Light Module SLM Lambda meters LTC PLM Expanders and input modules E888 E816 VIM Displays SDL o Beacon receiver BR2 These devices communicate at 1 Mbit sec so any other devices connected on the CAN bus must also communicate at 1 Mbit sec If a device communicates at another speed it should be wired to the other CAN bus and the speed of that CAN bus must be set to match the speed of the device RS232 Serial Communications This is a one to one protocol communicating from one device to one other device Typical devices communicating over RS232 M4 M48 ECUs o Radio telemetry device o Global positioning system GPS Note The C187 can communicate with devices for which it has the appropriate communications protocol defined For other devices users can define their own custom communication settings 14 Installation MoTeC Connecting Devices Examples Device Connect via Remarks Sensors Inputs The appropriate input type depends on the sensor type supplies datasheets with wiring details for all sensors via the website External Buttons for Display mode Display next line and optional previous line Alarm acknowledge Lap number reset etc Inputs Switch input Alternatively Digital or Analogue Voltage inputs ca
55. ny colour GPS The C187 supports many GPS Global Positioning System devices allowing the C187 to record speed generate lap times and measure position information This information can be used in the i2 data analysis software to create track maps and plot and compare driven lines Telemetry The C187 supports transmission of data via a telemetry radio to a remote location such as a pit garage This allows monitoring of the current vehicle condition position on the track lap times fuel remaining laps remaining etc The telemetry system provides three major functions 1 Real time data that is transmitted continuously and can be shown on graphs gauges and other displays 2 End of lap data which shows summary information at the end of a lap such as lap time maximum temperatures etc 3 Telemetry analysis which exports the real time data to the 12 analysis software at the end of each lap or on demand which allows normal MoTeC Introduction 7 analysis of the data including maths calculations while the vehicle is still on the track Other telemetry features include warning alarms position of multiple vehicles on a track map broadcast data via DDE Dynamic Data Exchange or via IP Internet Protocol Note The Telemetry option is required for the basic functionality The Remote Logging option is required in addition to the Telemetry option for the Telemetry Analysis function High Definition Video bring
56. onnected DOS software only The 9 pin connector is not used if using the Windows Calibration software Data may be sent to the C187 via the CAN bus as an alternative to the serial connection M4e D9 Serial Connector 2 Note Older 4 ECUS require a different connection method e The data to the C187 will be interrupted while a PC is connected M48 pre M4e and 8 The M48 amp M8 and M4e require the use of a CIM module or a PCI Cable to convert the logic level signals used by these ECUs into RS232 levels 68 Appendices MoTeC Using a CIM Module D9 Serial M4 M48 M8 ECU Connector Refer to the CIM module drawing for full wiring details Note The data to the C187 will be interrupted while a PC is connected MoTeC Appendices 69 Update Rate Summary Rate per second C185 C187 RS232 and CAN Communications 50 ADL2 SDL Analogue Voltage Inputs 1 to 4 ADL2 SDL and 11 to 14 ADL2 E888 Thermocouple Inputs 100 50 First Device Second Device E888 816 Analogue Voltage Digital Inputs 200 50 First Device Second Device RS232 amp General CAN Communications update rate depends on how frequently the data is sent from the device Typically the update rate from an M4 M48 M8 or M800 ECU is about 20 times per second using RS232 and about 50 times per second for the M800 using CAN 70 Appendices MoTeC Command line Usage dash exe c co
57. ptions are available as upgrades to customise and grow your system These additional features are activated through a password acquired from MoTeC at any time when you need it For the C187 Dash Logger the following upgrades are available Data Logging part 29918 Increases the internal logging memory to 500 MB Standard 250 MB memory available Pro Analysis part 29920 Provides access to advanced i2 Pro data analysis software with multiple graph overlays X Y plots advanced maths functions synchronised video automatic alignment and flexible layouts to accommodate virtually any user preference T2 Telemetry part 29923 Enables transmission of live data from the vehicle to the pit where it can be viewed in real time using the MoTeC Telemetry Monitor software Requires radio modems or other means of transmission The upgrade allows use of the older Telemetry Monitor or T2 Telemetry Remote Logging Enables conversion of telemetry data into a log file to use with i2 analysis software Requires the Telemetry upgrade part 29900 Provides additional input output functionality consisting of e 10 extra analogue voltage inputs AV11 to AV20 see pinout e 4extra analogue temperature inputs AT5 to AT8 see pinout Advanced Functions part 29905 e Advanced Functions which provides Advanced Maths Channel Maths 16 x 2D Tables instead of 4 16 x 3D Tables instead of 4 50 User Conditions instead of 20
58. r 8 V SPD1 Speed Input 1 SPD2 Speed Input 2 SPD3 Speed Input 3 SPD4 Speed Input 4 E TX Ethernet Transmit E TX Ethernet Transmit AV20 Analogue Voltage Input 20 with 44 I O upgrade RS232 1 TX RS232 Transmit Output CANSL CAN 3 Low CAN 3 High CAN1L CAN 1 Low CAN1H CAN 1 High CAN2L CAN 2 Low RS232 Ground Input CAN2H CAN 2 High RS232 Receive Input E RX Ethernet Receive E RX Ethernet Receive RS232 1 RX RS232 Receive Input MoTeC Appendices 59 Pin List by Function Pin Name Function Battery Power 7 BAT Battery Negative 8 BAT Battery Positive Analogue Voltage Inputs 45 1 Analogue Voltage Input 1 46 AV2 Analogue Voltage Input 2 47 Analogue Voltage Input 3 48 AV4 Analogue Voltage Input 4 49 AV5 Analogue Voltage Input 5 50 AV6 Analogue Voltage Input 6 19 AV7 Analogue Voltage Input 7 20 AV8 Analogue Voltage Input 8 21 AV9 Analogue Voltage Input 9 22 AV10 Analogue Voltage Input 10 23 AV11 Analogue Voltage Input 11 with 44 I O upgrade 12 Analogue Voltage Input 12 with 44 I O upgrade 13 Analogue Voltage Input 13 with 44 I O upgrade 14 Analogue Voltage Input 14 with 44 I O upgrade AV15 Analogue Voltage Input 15 with 44 I O upgrade AV16 Analogue Voltage Input 16 with 44 I O upgrade AV17 Analogue Voltage Input
59. r application contact your dealer or check out the website MoTeC Introduction Typical Devices Used With C187 ECUs The C187 can be connected to most MoTeC ECUs and some other manufacturers models either via CAN or RS232 This avoids duplication of sensors and allows the C187 to display and log many ECU parameters The typical update rate is about 20 times per second for RS232 and 50 times per second for CAN Sensors The C187 inputs can be connected to a wide variety of sensors Different types of sensors are available to suit different types of measurements for example temperature pressure movement etc Sensors convert a physical measurement e g pressure into an electrical signal e g volts Different types of sensors generate different types of electrical signals For example most temperature sensors convert the temperature into a variable resistance which may be measured by an Analogue Temperature input however most wheel speed sensors generate a variable frequency signal which must be connected to either a Digital input or a Speed input Expanders VIM SVIM The VIM is a compact and versatile input expander module with 24 analogue inputs of various types including high speed high resolution and differential types The VIM also has two digital inputs with programmable trigger levels Several VIMs may be connected to the C187 providing more than 300 sensor inputs The VIM supports many different types of s
60. rnet Protocol TCP IP from the list Click Properties Ensure that Obtain an IP address automatically is selected BOOT A 78 Appendices MoTeC Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Alternate Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Use the following IP address 52 Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Fast Direct Connection Fixed IP Address If the Basic Direct Connection method takes too long to connect a more advanced setup can be used to reduce connection times to around 3 seconds Notes e Please be aware that changing the PC s network settings can make connections to other devices on the network stop working e Only change the PC network settings if the PC does not need to be connected to a network or to a device such as a cable or ADSL modem via the same Ethernet port e Ifthe PC has a second Ethernet port that is not used to connect to a network then this can be used without affecting the network On some PCs an unused Ethernet port may be available if the PC always connects to the network via a wireless connection MoTeC Appendices 79 To configure the PC with a fixed IP address 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on Network Connections 3 Double click on the
61. rolled devices Easily integrates with MoTeC CAN based products such as ECUs and expanders Full I O expansion available with use of E888 E816 VIM and SVIM expanders e GPS Lap Timing e Tell Tales e Preserved Channels e Running Min Max Timers PID Control Engine Log 2 Introduction MoTeC Logging and Analysis Internal data logging 250 MB standard or 500 MB optional Diagnostic Logging Fast download via Ethernet Accommodating over 300 channels derived from a mixture of analogue and digital inputs RS232 and CAN data channels Configurable to use sensors from some existing engine management systems Data analysis with i2 Standard or optional i2 Pro software Telemetry T2 and remote logging options Display High resolution 178 mm 7 colour anti reflective LCD display with high brightness for sunlight readability 10 customisable layout options with diverse colour schemes or purchase the Display Creator software to create fully configurable custom layouts Customisable measurement units and warnings Configurable dial sweep or bar graph can display any channel with optional peak hold and shift markers 48 user defined alarms e g Low Oil Pressure Low Fuel Fast Lap Programmable overrides particularly useful for showing values such as lap times Three programmable modes or pages with customisable labels ensure the driver is shown only the most relevant information at any given time Adjustable back
62. s Change whole bar colour 7 Change whole bar colour a a OK Cancel Cancel m In the battery volts example with the Change whole bar colour option not selected the three specific colours will display in the relative section of the bar according to the channel value as shown in the example Ifthe Change whole bar colour option is selected the whole bar colour will be red if the channel value is from 8 to 13 green from 13 to 15 and red from 15 to 16 MoTeC Configuration 33 The bars can be customised to suit a user s preference For example e Setting the scale and the time units e Customise the labels at either end of the bar In the GAIN LOSS example above LOSS 1 and GAIN 1 are used where 1 is the scaling value Another label example could be LEFT and RIGHT e Invert colours e Specify the negative to the left or right Dial or Bar Graph depending on style chosen ie UN Example dial 2 119 99 99 Example sweep bar Example linear bar The dial or bar graph has a user definable range and is typically used as a tacho however it can be used to display any other value A fully programmable shift point can be displayed which can also be gear dependent 34 Configuration MoTeC Top Displays NUMBER 1 9 99 NUMBER 2 NUMBER 3 NUMBER 4 99 99 NUMBER 5 NUMBER 6 BOTTOM 3 9 99 99 99 99 9 95 99 BAR 1 LEFT RIGHT B
63. s true high definition to motorsport with its new HD Video Capture System The HD VCS provides superior quality video and numerous features designed specifically for the racing environment Features include e Genuine High Definition with 1080 30 frames per second e Automatic Start Stop eliminating the possibility of drivers forgetting to turn it on e 12V power direct from the vehicle no batteries to recharge e Live gauges automatically recorded on the video e Over 5 hours of recording at 1080p e Records to removable storage up to 32 GB e Video can be played directly from the card e Automatic CAN Synchronisation with data in i2 available late 2013 e Compact lightweight recording unit Lambda Measurement PLM The PLM Professional Lambda Meter measures the air fuel ratio over a wide range of mixtures with fast response time It is compatible with Bosch LSU and NTK UEGO Lambda sensors and displays the Lambda readings via the integrated display LTC LTCD The LTC Lambda to CAN modules provide accurate Lambda measurements even when the exhaust gas temperature changes rapidly They are compatible with the Bosch LSU 4 9 Lambda sensor and transmit Lambda readings via the CAN bus 8 Introduction MoTeC Remote Displays A remote display device may be connected to the C187 to allow display of any value that the C187 calculates such as lap times and warning alarm messages The C187 supports D153 D175 displays which are
64. speed comparison avoids the alarm showing during a pit stop due to heat soak Additionally another comparison could be set at a higher temperature to cover all other situations The comparison values can be automatically incremented or decremented when an alarm occurs For example the engine temperature alarm may be set at 95 C with and increment of 5 C so that the second time the alarm activates at 100 C A limit may be set on the number of times the comparison value is allowed to increment An alarm may return to its original value after a period of time in case the alarm condition was temporary The alarms can be dependent on the current display mode page Warm up Practice or Race Alarm Behaviour Alarms are either e Active and unacknowledged alarm conditions are true e nactive and unacknowledged alarm condition was true but became not true before alarm was acknowledged These will continue to display until acknowledged e Active and acknowledged alarm conditions are true but not displayed e Inactive conditions needed to make an alarm active are not met or true The following behaviour applies e Active and inactive unacknowledged alarms remain displayed until they are acknowledged either by the Acknowledge Button or automatically after a defined period of time After acknowledgement and if the alarm is still active it may display again after the do not display message interval has elapsed Note If
65. t 250 usec with microsecond offsets as shown in the table Offsets 0 0 usec 1 5 usec 3 1 usec 0 0 usec AT1 1 15 9 3 2 AV2 AV16 20 9 usec AT3 AV3 AV17 30 1 usec AT4 4 18 39 4 usec AT5 AV5 AV19 51 0 usec AT6 AV6 AV20 60 3 usec 21 71 9 usec AT8 AV8 AV22 81 1 usec N A AV9 AV23 90 4 usec 8VSEN AV10 AV24 102 0 usec 5VSEN 11 INT TEMP 4111 3 usec ACCELX 12 SPD1 4122 9 usec ACCELY 13 SPD2 132 1usec ACCELZ 14 SPD3 141 4 usec N A BAT VOLTS SPD4 Output Characteristics Output Type Open Collector Drives to ground with weak pull up 10 to battery positive Current 1 0 A max current limited amp thermal overload protected Output Clamp 40 V Flyback Clamp no clamp diode to supply 56 Appendices MoTeC Pin List by Pin Number Name Function 15 Analogue Voltage Input 15 with 44 I O upgrade 16 Analogue Voltage Input 16 with 44 I O upgrade AV17 Analogue Voltage Input 17 with 44 I O upgrade AV18 Analogue Voltage Input 18 with 44 I O upgrade 19 Analogue Voltage Input 19 with 44 I O upgrade 0V Sensor 0 V BAT Battery Negative BAT Battery Positive AUX1 Auxiliary Output 1 AUX2 Auxiliary Output 2 AUX3 Auxiliary Output 3 AUX4 Auxiliary Output 4 AUX5 Auxiliary Output 5 AUX6 LIN Auxiliary Output 6 LIN RS232 2 TX R
66. telight Activate light Flash light r Alarm Status Channel Select Clear Cancel Help To access the various items in a window press ALT the key for the underlined letter of the item of interest e g to select the Flash Light item press ALT F Alternatively use the TAB key to move through the dialog box use SHIFT TAB to move backwards The selected control is usually indicated by a dotted line around it or by highlighting the text or item selected within the control Using the Selected The method of using the selected item or control depends on the type of control The common controls are detailed below Command Button Select buttons are generally used to show another screen or perform particular function Press ALT the key for the underlined letter S or use the TAB key to navigate to the command button To select press ENTER or SPACEBAR Check Box Flash Message A check box is used to tick on or off a particular option Press ALT the key for the underlined letter F or use the TAB key to navigate to the Check Box To select press SPACEBAR MoTeC Appendices 83 Group Box Warning Light Flash Light Acivate Light Do Not Activate Ligl The Group box is used to select an item from a group of options Press ALT the key for the underlined letter A or D or use the TAB key to navigate to the Group
67. th including the file extension e g s c motec dash config bathurst d30 Note There must be a space between s and configuration file name u Optional Perform an Upgrade Dash Version operation 72 Appendices MoTeC CAN Bus Bandwidth Limit The total available CAN bandwidth available on a single CAN bus is 1 Mbit sec The bandwidth used by the total of all devices on a particular CAN bus must not exceed approximately 90 of this value 900000 bits second If the total bandwidth required exceeds this specification then some devices should be connected to the second CAN bus Note C187 Dash Manager will warn if the bandwidth is likely to be exceeded VIM Approximate Bandwidth Total Measurement Rate samples sec x 30 bits per sample Note The Measurement Rate for each input is equal to the logging rate for that input or 50 Hz whichever is higher Example Calculation 4 channels at 2000 Hz 20 channels at 500 Hz 40 channels at 20 Hz Occupies 50 Hz Calculation Total Measurement Rate 4 x 2000 20 x 500 40 x 50 20000 samples sec Approximate Bandwidth 20000 x 30 600000 bits sec E888 E816 Device on first CAN Address Bandwidth 145000 bits sec Device on second CAN Address Bandwidth 55000 bits sec Other Devices BR2 SLM PLM Negligible SDL ADL2 MDD M800 ECU TBD MoTeC Appendices 73 Comms Error Codes The Comms CAN x Diagnostic and Comms RS232 Diagnostic chan
68. tion is a Pentium 90 with 16MB and an Ethernet port Installing C187 Dash Manager Software Goto the MoTeC website at www motec com and navigate to software latestreleases C187 Dash Manager software OR Locate C187 Dash Manager software on the MoTeC Resource Disc Save the selected file in your preferred location for example desktop e When downloading is finished double click on the file and select run e Follow the instructions on the InstallShield Wizard e To start the program after installation click the C187 Manager icon on the desktop or click Start gt All Programs gt MoTeC gt C187 gt C187 Dash Manager Updating C187 Dash Manager Software Software updates are available to give access to the latest features Download the latest software version from the website and follow the software installation instructions to update to the new version e To update the associated firmware in the device select Upgrade Dash Version from the Online menu See Configuration Versions and Updating i2 Data Analysis Software i2 data analysis software is used to analyse the logged data that has been recorded by the C187 Any number and combination of graphs gauges and reports can be analysed simultaneously The i2 environment can be customised to specific user requirements There are two levels of analysis functionality available 12 Pro and i2 Standard 16 Installation MoTeC i2 Standard is included while i2 Pro requ
69. tor without causing an error in their reading e g MoTeC Thermocouple Amplifier Additionally on off switch signals may be connected Switch Inputs Switch inputs are generally used for the external switches required to operate the display These inputs have a 4700 ohm resistor connected internally from the input pin to the 5 V sensor supply so that a switch can be simply connected between the input pin and 0 V They can also be connected to a brake switch or other switch Digital Inputs Digital Inputs are identical to Switch Inputs except that they include the following additional measurement methods Frequency The frequency of the input signal is measured o Period The time between successive pulses is measured o Pulse width The low time of the pulse is measured o Count Counts the number of pulses o Beacon For connection of a lap beacon Speed Inputs Speed Inputs are identical to Digital Inputs except that they can also be configured to suit Variable Reluctance Magnetic sensors e g some wheel speed sensors Because the amplitude of the signal from these 12 Installation MoTeC sensors varies with speed of rotation variable trigger levels are required which must vary with the frequency of the input signal The Speed Inputs can also be used with Hall Effect type wheel speed sensors The Pulse Width measurement method measures the high time of the pulse rather than the low time as measured by the Digital Inputs I
70. ultiple logging setups to be used Logging Rate The logging rate sets how often each channel is logged and can be set individually for each channel The C187 can store values at up to 1000 times per second The rate at which the values are logged must be fast enough to record all variations in the reading If the value is logged too slowly the readings can be totally meaningless For example suspension position may need to be logged at 200 times per second or more However if a value is logged faster than necessary it will not improve the accuracy of the logged data It will just reduce the total logging time available For example the engine temperature only needs to be logged at once per second CAN Bus Bandwidth Limit High logging rates also increase the amount of data that is being received from the measurement devices which increases the amount of data on the CAN bus This can lead to exceeding the CAN bus bandwidth limit See CAN Bus Bandwidth Limit Note The C187 Manager will warn if the bandwidth is likely to be exceeded Maximum Logging Rate The maximum logging rate is limited to the update rate of the particular channel This varies significantly depending on the source of the channel For example some VIM inputs update at 5000 Hz whereas some communications devices may only update at 50 Hz Also some internal calculations may be limited to 100 Hz Update Rate Each input is measured at a maximum rate which is depend
71. up the logging parameters Refer to C187 Dash Manager online help for additional information Power The C187 power can be turned off at any time without losing the logged data because it uses FLASH memory that does not require an internal battery to keep it alive Logging Memory The C187 comes with 250 MB memory as standard The Data Logging upgrade will increase this to 500 MB See C187 Upgrades Start and Stop Logging Conditions To avoid logging unnecessary data logging can be started and stopped by user definable conditions For example logging might start when the vehicle exceeds 50 km h and stop when the engine RPM is below 500 RPM for 10 seconds C187 provides the normal logging type this will continuously log data to memory whenever the Start Condition is true and the Stop Condition is false Memory Usage When the logging memory is full the C187 may be configured to either stop logging or to overwrite the oldest data which ensures that the most recent data is always available This is referred to as cyclic logging For most applications it is recommended that cyclic logging is used Logging Time The maximum logging time is dependent on the logging memory size the number of items logged and the rate at which they are logged The configuration software will report the total available logging time MoTeC Configuration 27 Logging Setup Files The logging list can be saved and loaded from a file This allows m
72. up to 2 rotors M400 ECU for modern engines with up to 4 cylinders or up to 2 rotors M48 ECU for engines with up to 8 cylinders and 2 rotors M600 ECU for modern engines with up to 6 cylinders or up to 3 rotors M800 ECU for modern engines with up to 12 cylinders or up to 4 rotors M800 Plug In ECU for direct replacement of a factory ECU 86 Appendices MoTeC 880 ECU for modern engines with up to 12 cylinders or up to 4 rotors MDC Mitsubishi Diff Controller MDD Mini Digital Display MLS ECU dedicated to run Chevrolet 151 Lexus Toyota V8s PCI Cable PC Interface cable PDM15 Power Distribution Module with 15 outputs PDM16 Power Distribution Module with 16 outputs PDM30 Power Distribution Module with 30 outputs PDM32 Power Distribution Module with 32 outputs PLM Professional Lambda Meter Real Time Clock Subaru Diff Controller Sport Display Logger Sport Display Logger second generation SGA Strain Gauge Amplifier SLM Shift Light Module Shift Light Module Club version Software Update Unit Traction Control Module VIM Versatile Input Module Other The process of converting an electrical value into a physical value e g volts into kilometres per hour Q 5 O AN Controller Area Network communication protocol O DI Capacitive Discharge Ignition ECU Engine Control Unit PS Global Position System MAF Mass Air Flow MAP Manifold Absolute Pressure Proportional Integral and
73. vides the means to configure two bar type graphs One could most likely be configured to graphically represent the current value of the Lap Gain Loss Running channel as a Gain Loss bar the other can be configured as any other useful indicator such as a battery voltage fuel temperature or pressure gauge Two intermediate points can be set see the battery voltage example below However a gain loss bar can only use the first intermediate point GAIN LOSS BATTERY VOLTS LOSS 1 mum GAIN 1 Example Bar 1 gain loss bar Bar 2 battery voltage These bars can be customised to suit a user s preference The properties for these two examples are shown below r Bari Bar2 0 cs 0 Settings Settings Channel Lap Gain Loss Running Select Channel Bat Volts C127 Select Units second Units volt Labels Labels Title GAIN LOSS Title BATTERY VOLTS Left LOSS 1 Left 8 Right GAIN 1 Right 16 Values Values Origin Intermediate 1 Origin Left x Left 1 00 Left 8 00 Colour 1 2 5 V intermediate 1 0 00 Colourt MJ m Intermediate 1 13 00 Colour 2 Intermediate 2 Colour 2 E Z Intermediate 2 15 00 5 Colour 3 m Right 1 00 Right 16 00 Options Options Show intermediate tick marks Show intermediate tick mark
74. ypes available Analogue Voltage Inputs Analogue Temperature Inputs e Switch Inputs Digital Inputs Wheel Speed Inputs Note Some inputs require a device upgrade to make them available In addition to sensors connected to the inputs the C187 has internal sensors available for battery voltage 3 axis G force and device temperature Analogue Voltage Inputs Analogue Voltage inputs are normally used to measure the signals from analogue voltage type sensors i e sensors with variable voltage outputs such as Rotary or linear potentiometers Signal conditioned 3 wire pressure sensors Thermocouple amplifiers Accelerometers MoTeC Installation 11 These inputs can also be used to measure two wire variable resistance sensors if an external pull up resistor is connected from the input to the 5 V sensor supply Additionally on off switch signals may be connected which may also require an external pull up resistor Analogue Temp Inputs Analogue Temperature inputs are identical to Analogue Voltage inputs except that they contain a 1000 ohm resistor which is connected internally from the input pin to the 5 V sensor supply This allows the Analogue Temperature inputs to be used with two wire variable resistance sensors such as o Two wire thermistor temperature sensors o Two wire variable resistance pressure sensors Some voltage output sensors can also be used if they can drive the 1000 ohm resis

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