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Run  Complete

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3:  REVIEWING RESULTS

After the run ends, the unit will display two alternat-
ing screens:

This screen explains that you can see more informa-
tion by pressing the UP and DOWN buttons. (See the
following pages of this manual for details.)

This screen shows one data point for your timed run,
depending on the details of your run:

1

If your top speed was under 60 mph:

It will show the highest “even-10mph” speed you
reach. For example, if your top speed was
46mph, it will display your 0 to 40 time.

2

If your top speed was over 60 mph,
but you decelerated before 1/4 mile:

It will show your 0 to 60 time.

3

If you complete the 1/4 mile:

It will show your 1/4 mile time and speed.

Timed Runs

Your Performance Computer’s intuitive “one-button”
operation makes timing your car’s performance easy.

You start the process by pressing the TIMED RUN but-
ton. The unit performs an internal calibration, then the
timer starts automatically when you accelerate, and
stops automatically at the end of your run.

It is not necessary to accelerate to a very high speed
or for a full 1/4 mile to perform a timed run. The
Performance Computer records data for short runs also
(provided you accelerate to 30mph or higher).

Detailed run results for your most recent run is auto-
matically kept in memory. Review the results anytime
with the UP and DOWN buttons.

Tip for accurate timed runs

The road does not have to be perfectly level, but it
should be flat. In other words, testing on a slight in-
cline is acceptable, provided the slope is relatively con-
sistent for the entire length of the run.

Of course, your car will accelerate slower on an incline.
Temperature and wind will also affect your results.

1:  HOW TO START A TIMED RUN

1

Car must be stopped.

2

Press and release the
TIMED RUN button.

3

Wait  a few seconds until you see:

4

Start whenever you are ready.

NOTE: You do not have to press the CALIBRATE button
before a timed run. The Performance Computer per-
forms an internal calibration each time you start a
timed run. (The calibration of the G-Meter function is
not changed during a timed run, so the G-Meter will
operate the same before and after a timed run.)

READY

Start  Anytime

2:  TIMER STOPS AUTOMATICALLY

The Performance Computer automatically records all
run data, and will continue taking data until any of
the following occurs:

1

You stop accelerating.

—or—

2

You travel 1/4 mile.

—or—

3

Time exceeds 30 seconds.

—or—

4

You press the Timed Run button
again.

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Summary of Contents for Passport GT1

Page 1: ...V E H I C L E P E R F O R M A N C E C O M P U T E R O w n e r s M a n u a l GT1...

Page 2: ...be taken with those vehicles No electronic device can take the place of the driver s judgment One button Operation 3 Quick Start Guide 4 5 Remote Control Cord 6 Installation 6 7 G Meter Operation 8 12...

Page 3: ...ll the unit Quick Start Guide G METER BUTTON Press and release to select different displays of G Forces and other data Except when performing timed runs the unit is nor mally in the G METER mode where...

Page 4: ...l calibra tion before each timed run Remote Control Cord OPTIONAL ACCESSORY Press and release the button to operate the G Meter function Press again to change to different display Press and hold the b...

Page 5: ...release the CALIBRATE button WARNING This device measures G Forces but remember it does not change the laws of physics Under certain circum stances almost any vehicle can roll over causing seri ousin...

Page 6: ...FORWARD 0 to 60 Press and release the G METER button as necessary to select G METER OPTION 3 The top line shows acceleration and braking forces the same as G METER Option 1 Bar Graphs The second line...

Page 7: ...tion digital outputs Processor Advanced RISC based 8 bit microcontroller with 32KB Flash Program Memory 2KB SRAM 1KB EEPROM in tegral 8 channel 10 bit A D convertor Throughput up to 14 75 MIPS at 14 7...

Page 8: ...ordsdataforshortrunsalso provided you accelerate to 30mph or higher Detailed run results for your most recent run is auto matically kept in memory Review the results anytime with the UP and DOWN butto...

Page 9: ...ther screen of data This run was for a complete 1 4 mile shorter runs will have less data to review Run Complete More Run Info 1 4m 13 25 sec 108 4 mph 1000ft 11 15 sec 1 8m 8 67 84 9 330ft 5 75 sec 6...

Page 10: ...the 2 3 shift at about 56 mph Thecar sflywheelcanstoreenergybetweenshifts which will result in optimistic horsepower calculations immediately after a shift To avoid this set your start ing point a fe...

Page 11: ...rrection 8 Meter Maximum This sets full scale for the Bar Graphs used in the G Meter displays Default is 80G 9 Peak Hold This sets the time that peak values are held on the Peak Hold G Meter display D...

Page 12: ...igh per formance cars can corner at 1 00G or more so drivers of those cars may want to adjust the meter maximum 9 PEAK HOLD Most users won t need to adjust this setting This sets the time that peak va...

Page 13: ...cross each lane and before the race can begin each driver must stage his car by moving it forward until the front tire blocks the beam When the beam is blocked the Staging light is illu minated on the...

Page 14: ...ce Computer is permanently attached toyourcar Thisbracketreplacesthewindshieldmount USE CARE WHEN INSTALLING THIS BRACKET See our website if you d like more details 1 To remove the windshield bracket...

Page 15: ...Increasing the Rollout setting by 3 in the Setup mode will reduce the Performance Computer s times by approximately 04 seconds Decreasing the Rollout setting by 3 in the Setup mode will increase the P...

Page 16: ...rtment Service Order Number ______________ 5440 West Chester Road West Chester Ohio 45069 For your own protection we recommend that you ship your Performance Timer postpaid and insured Insist on a pro...

Page 17: ...Escort Incorporated 5440 West Chester Road West Chester Ohio 45069 Sales 800 433 3487 Service 800 543 1608 www gtimer com 2003 Escort Inc Escort Passport and G Timer are trademarks of Escort Inc Featu...

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