IQ3 Data Logger Dash Installation Manual
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IQ3 Drag Dash Functions
The IQ3 Drag Dash is the main component of the system, as it contains the data logger and
microSD memory card.
PC Minimum Requirements
Windows® XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 operating system
USB 2.0 Port/ 1024 x 768 or higher monitor resolution
DataLink Programming Software
The DataLink software is used to both set up and configure the IQ3 Drag Dash. It will be used to
modify any settings, page layouts, warning light settings, etc. The DataLink software requires a
Windows based PC with a USB 2.0 port for communication. Programming cable is supplied in
the kit.
IQ3 Drag Dash Configuration File (software)
The Configuration File contains the programming settings for both the dash and any internal
and external sensors utilized by the IQ3 Drag Dash. Any additional sensors that were not
shipped with the IQ3 Drag Dash will require updating and syncing of the configuration file.
Data Recording Activation
Any active channel may be used to start logging. From the factory, the IQ3 Drag Dash is
programmed to start logging if either pushbutton is held for at least 5 seconds and stops
logging when power is switched off on the dash. A data file is written every 3 seconds to the
memory card during recording. When power is switched off, the last 3 seconds of data may not
have been written to the card to so take note of this. Once written to the card, the file is
numbered in subsequent order (1,2,3,etc). The start logging channel may be changed to any
valid sensor channel, by the user.
Terminology
In order to assist in the installation and usage of the IQ3 Drag Dash, the following provides an
outline of the most commonly used words that will be encountered in this manual:
Analog
: Data created by the reading of a voltage change sent from a sensor.
Calibrate
: The process of assigning values to sensor voltage output, in order to graph and analyze the sensor data.
CAN bus
: The specific name of the technology utilized to create the V-Net sensor system.
Channel
: The input from one sensor.
Digital:
A sensor or signal that has only two values, off or on such as the measuring of ignition pulses to calculate Engine
RPM.
HZ
: Number of times per second. Used to define sample rate. Example: 4Hz represents data that is saved 4 times (every
.250) per second.
Sensor:
A device that converts a physical property, such as pressure into a voltage signal.
Transducer:
See Sensor.
V-Net Channel
: Any sensor that is connected to the V-Net port of the IQ3 Drag Dash.
V-Net
: Racepak exclusive that allows multiple sensors (analog or digital) to transmit their data over a single cable, back to
the IQ3 Drag Dash.
