Racepak Ultra Dash Xtreme, Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

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Programming Using the DataLink PC Software
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If you have added modules to the V-Net system the DataLink software will automatically insert new
channel buttons for the new modules. You should review the programming of the new modules as detailed
above and change the setup of the new modules as required. Recording Data with your Data Logger
Anytime power is applied to your system the dash is ready to record data from the various sensors
connected to the system. When the recording process actually begins and how much data is recorded is
determined by how you program the setup features in your data logger. The factory default record length is
600 seconds or 10 minutes. The maximum record length will vary depending on the number of channels
that that are recorded and the their sample rates. If you attempt to exceed the available memory by
selecting high sample rates and long record times you will receive a warning message when attempting to
send the configuration to the dash.
Anytime you press and hold the remote switch the dash will begin to record. In addition, you can select an
alternate recording trigger such as engine rpm exceeding a certain threshold. In this mode the logger is
programmed to begin recording only after one of the monitored data channels exceeds a preset threshold.
For instance, the logger can be programmed to begin recording any time the Engine RPM exceeds 3000
rpm. Once the recording is started it will continue until the maximum record time is reached.
Once the recording is started all previously recorded run data is erased and the new recording is initialized.
Please note approximately 5 seconds elapses from the time the recording is triggered and the time the first
data point is recorded. This is the time required to initialize the recording. The following section will
guide you through the setup of your data logger.
Configuring Record Parameters
The first step in programming the record parameters in your dash is to connect the dash to your PC using
the serial communications cable. Once connected turn on power to the dash.
Next start the DataLink program and open the car configuration file for your system. If you selected your
car configuration file as the default car configuration file during the software installation the DataLink
program will have automatically opened the configuration file when you started the program. Click on the
file tab of the car configuration file to select the file for editing. Next position the mouse cursor over the
VDash Module channel button and click the right mouse button. The logger edit dialog box will display on
your screen.