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ECU Bridge

User Manual

Release 1.08

 

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3.1 – Visualising data sampled by ECU Bridge on SmartyCam video 

To view data sampled by 

ECU Bridge

 on 

SmartyCam

 videos it is necessary to set them 

in the bridge configuration. Pressing “

SmartyCam functions setting

”, “

Set functions to 

Channels

” window shows up. It associates each function to the corresponding ECU 

channels. Available channels changes according to the connection used and to the 
communication protocol the vehicle can manage. Here below are listed the functions 
managed and the related channels. Each channel is indicated with 1 or more acronyms. 

FUNCTIONs 

Acronyms 

NOTES 

RPM 

RPM 

Configured by default 

Reference speed 

Speed 

Average speed computed through the 4 
wheel speeds 

WH_SPD_FL 

Front left wheel speed 

WH_SPD_FR 

Front right wheel speed 

WH_SPD_RL 

Rear left wheel speed 

WH_SPD_RR 

Rear right wheel speed 

Vel. GPS 

GPS speed 

Gears 

GEAR 

If missing refer to paragraph 3.2 

Water temperature 

ECT o 
ENGINET 

Both acronyms are used 

Oil temperature 

OIL_TEMP 

Other acronyms are also possible 

Oil pressure 

OIL_PR_.... 

Other acronyms are also possible 

Brake pressure 

BRAKE_PRES

Other acronyms are also possible 

Throttle opening 

TPS  

Throttle opening 

PPS 

Acceleration pedal position 

Brake position 

BRAKE_SW 

Other acronyms are also possible 

Steering wheel position 

Steer_angle 

Other acronyms are also possible 

 

 

 

Once the channels set transmit the configuration to the logger. In case the information 
concerning the engaged gear is not supplied by the ECU it is possible to compute it as 
explained in the following paragraph. 

For any further information concerning ECU Bridge refer to 

Race Studio Configuration

 

user manual – 

ECU Bridge

 chapter. 

Please note: it is suggested to periodically check on www.aim-sportline.com

“Download/software area” if new releases of Race Studio 2 software and/or ECU 

Bridge firmware have been released. 

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3.2 – Gear computation procedure 

If the vehicle ECU does not provide the information concerning the engaged gear follow 
this procedure to compute it. For the procedure to be successful carefully follow these 
instructions. 

The procedure is to be set via software and starts automatically at ECU Bridge first start 
up: this is why software configuration is to be made before vehicle power on. Gear 
calibration is to be correctly performed once.Afterwards it is no more necessary. 

Summary of Contents for ECU Bridge

Page 1: ...ECU Bridge User Manual ...

Page 2: ...sted for both stock and after market ECUs Supported ECUs database is constantly updated Refer to www aim sportline com Download Area ECU connections for further information ECU Bridge samples but does not record data out coming from the vehicle ECU it can show them if connected to an high technology AIM display like MyChron3 Dash TGDash and Formula Steering Wheel or to SmartyCam the AIM on board c...

Page 3: ...ion with AIM devices and with the PC 6 2 2 2 Connection of CAN K Line ECU Bridge to the OBDII plug 9 2 2 3 Connection of RS232 CAN ECU Bridge to the ECU 10 Chapter 3 Driver configuration sampled data visualisation engaged gear computation and maintenance 11 3 1 Visualising data sampled by ECU Bridge on SmartyCam video 12 3 2 Gear computation procedure 12 3 2 1 Preliminary Information 13 3 2 2 Acti...

Page 4: ...e available kits ECU Bridge CAN RS232 kit ECU Bridge with free cables allows ECU straight connection The kit includes ECU Bridge RS232 CAN 1 USB cable for programming 2 CAN RS232 ECU Bridge kit part number is X90BGGPI2RMA ECU Bridge CAN Kline kit ECU Bridge with OBDII connector allows to remote the connection on the vehicle OBDII plug The kit includes CAN K line ECU Bridge 1 USB cable for programm...

Page 5: ...r through SmartyCam the only on board camera with data overlay To see data sampled and recorded by SmartyCam an AIM Data Hub is needed to connect the three devices ECU Bridge SmartyCam and an AIM display ECU Bridge expansions part number are 2 ways Data Hub with 40 cm cable X08HUB010 4 ways Data Hub with 150 cm cable X08HUB150 MyChron3 Dash X30VDAM01 TGDash X45VDAM01 Formula Steering Wheel X07VOLF...

Page 6: ...ources It is suggested to power ECU Bridge through the vehicle master switch to save the vehicle battery charge Use an external power source to power ECU Bridge CAN RS232 and connect ECU Bridge free cable directly to it Use the vehicle lighter plug to power ECU bridge CAN K Line insert the Bridge lighter plug in the vehicle one 1 22 1 1 Cable labelled GND To correctly power ECU Bridge and for the ...

Page 7: ...to be connected to the different AIM devices but it also needs ECU connection through CAN RS232 or the K line 1 32 2 1 Connection with AIM devices and with the PC Images here below show how to connect ECU Bridges to SmartyCam and to the PC Warning connect ECU Bridge to SmartyCam and to the display OFF 6 ...

Page 8: ...ECU Bridge User Manual Release 1 08 www aim sportline com 7 ...

Page 9: ...ECU Bridge User Manual Release 1 08 www aim sportline com In case a display is wished a un 4 ways Data Hub is needed as shown here below 8 ...

Page 10: ...vehicle diagnostic OBDII plug and power ECU Bridge using the vehicle lighter plug Powering the vehicle on SmartyCam and ECU Bridge will automatically power on Images here below show the place where OBDII plus is generally placed on the vehicles top image a OBDII plug bottom left and an example of connection It is possible that all parameters managed by the ECU are sent on the OBDII plug Refer to p...

Page 11: ...r manual for any information concerning pins and cable connections For straight connection of RS232 CAN ECU Bridge to the ECU connect the free cables to the ECU pins Usin the CAN bus connect ECU Bridge white cable labelled CAN to the pin corresponding to ECU CAN ECU Bridge blue cable labelled CAN to the pin corresponding to ECU CAN Using RS232 line connect ECU Bridge white cable labelled RS232RX t...

Page 12: ...ridge to the PC using the USB cable included in the kit Plug the cable three pins connector in ECU Bridge USB connector shown below run the software and follow the procedure here explained Press AIM system manager SMC bridge New and fill in New configuration panel Data Logger type is already set on ECU Bridge ECU Manufacturer select the correct vehicle or OBD_II ECU Model select ECU model or OBDII...

Page 13: ...ther acronyms are also possible Brake pressure BRAKE_PRES S Other acronyms are also possible Throttle opening TPS Throttle opening PPS Acceleration pedal position Brake position BRAKE_SW Other acronyms are also possible Steering wheel position Steer_angle Other acronyms are also possible Once the channels set transmit the configuration to the logger In case the information concerning the engaged g...

Page 14: ...d not slip or block during the learning lap 1 63 2 2 Activating the procedure Gear computation is to be set via software with Race Studio 2 With reference to the image here below run software press AIM system manager on the left vertical keyboard 1 select SMC Bridge 2 create a new configuration or select an existing one activate System Configuration 3 layer enable Calculated gear function and fill...

Page 15: ...ed highlighted by 4 in the previous image set None and transmit the configuration to ECU Bridge To re compute the engaged gear select again Calculated option and transmit the configuration ECU Bridge is again ready for a new calibration 83 3 Configuring the displays To see data sampled by ECU Bridge it is possible to connect it to an AIM display Available displays are MyChron3 Dash Formula Steerin...

Page 16: ...ECU Bridge User Manual Release 1 08 www aim sportline com 15 3Appendix Technical drawings ...

Page 17: ...ion Data date Firma Sign Contr da Ckd by R acing D ataP ower CAN K line ECU Bridge pinout 5 pins Binder 712 female connector CAN K line ECU Bridge 1 2 3 4 5 CAN GND Vb CAN Vbatt Pin Function 5 pins Binder 712 female connector Solder termination view 7 5 15 6 14 K line GND L line CAN CAN Pin Function OBDII 16 pins connector pinout Solder termination view 120 Ohm resistor 1000 Ohm resistor Collegame...

Page 18: ...itle N disegno Drawing N N rev Rev N Descrizione Description Data date Firma Sign Contr da Ckd by R acing D ata P ower CAN RS232 ECU Bridge pinout 5 pins Binder 712 female connector CAN RS232 ECU Bridge 120 Ohm resistor between CAN and CAN White RS232RX Black GND Blue RS232TX White CAN Blue CAN Black GND Red Vbext 5 pins Binder 712 female connector pinout solder termination view 1 2 3 4 5 CAN GND ...

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