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Connecting external sensors to the DL1 CLUB
6.1
Connecting GPS
For the DL1 CLUB, the GPS antenna comes with 3 metre cable, which will allow you
to position the module almost anywhere on a road car. The GPS antenna connects via a
co-axial screw connector on the back of the DL1 CLUB Unit. Once the GPS antenna
has been connected, it will turn on automatically when there is power to the DL1 CLUB
unit.
The best place to position the GPS antenna will change depending on the vehicle type.
The GPS needs a good clear view of the sky to be able to lock onto the satellites to give
the best results. As such, if there is a roof to the vehicle, this will always be the best
place to place the antenna. If you are on a vehicle like a kart or a bike, then you will
have to find the best location which gives a constant view of the sky.
For more detailed information on GPS antenna positioning, read the following section:
http://www.race-technology.com/wiki/index.php/Common/MountingAGPSAntenna
Please note that if your GPS antenna gets damaged, you can buy a replacement antenna
from Race Technology. Email
for further details if you
need a replacement antenna.
"WARNING": To avoid any possible damage to the car paintwork, please take
care when mounting magnetic GPS antennas. In particular make sure that there
are no dust or grit under the antenna. In some cases it may be required to add
additional protection to the paintwork prior to mounting the antenna to avoid
damage.
6.2
External Sensors
The DL1 CLUB allows you to attach several external sensors for logging. These can be
frequency or analogue inputs. There are 4 frequency inputs, generally used for shaft or
wheel speeds, and 12 analogue channels (25v input). The DL1 CLUB is supplied with
connectors for the external inputs. For each input, the positive wire connects to the
input, and the ground to one of the ground connectors. If the sensor needs a 5v reference
supply, there are two available on the back of the unit. You can have more than one
sensor attached to the ground and reference output.
If you wish to connect an RPM sensor, see here for more details.
http://www.race-technology.com/wiki/index.php/Common/ConnectingRPMSensors
The 25v input is a nominal maximums, exceeding this upper voltage limit will cause
other channels to read incorrect voltages.
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