Traqmate User Manual V1.02
June 14, 2005
Copyright © 2005 Track Systems Technologies, LLC
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Traqmate System Components
The Traqmate System has three main components – the Sensor Unit (SU) contains the sensitive
electronics to measure location and G-forces. The Display Unit (DU) contains a graphical display
for viewing laptimes as they happen. The final component is Traqview, the innovative Windows
software that allows you to view your performance in many different ways.
Sensor Unit
In addition to the GPS receiver to measure position and
the accelerometers to measure forces, the Sensor Unit
has digital, analog, and frequency inputs for measuring
individual aspects of vehicle performance such as RPM
or steering wheel position. These are recorded alongside
the position and force data for easy graphing.
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Four LEDs indicate power, data collection mode, GPS
signal, and data communications activity. The single
button is used for ON/OFF and for entering and exiting
data communications mode. The Sensor Unit can be used standalone or in conjunction with a
Display Unit, in which case it is entirely remotely controlled.
The Sensor Unit can be customized using the Traqview Analysis Program. You can enter Drivers,
Tracks, and Vehicles and all data is date and time-stamped so there is never any confusion. In
addition, Traqview lets you customize the unit with your name and contact information in case it is
lost or stolen.
Display Unit
The Display Unit (DU) is a major leap in low-cost data
acquisition providing in-car lap timing without a need for
external beacons. The graphical and menu-driven user
interface makes data collection easy and fun. Even more
innovative, the DU is a USB-powered data storage
device. Unclip it from your car and plug it into your PC’s
USB port. The Display Unit powers up and transfers
your data right into Traqview where your sessions are
listed by Driver, Track, and Vehicle.
The DU has a backlit bitmapped screen for easy reading
day or night. The membrane switch has large buttons so it can be accessed with gloves and is
resistant to moisture, dirt, and grease. Mount it anywhere with Velcro or the accessory quick clip.
With the Traqmate DU, in-car lap timing has never been easier. For each track, press the
SELECT button at the start/finish line to permanently store that information in the DU. The unit
will remember that track in the future. Place the unit in Lapping Mode and watch your laps click
off. The display shows Lap Number, Lap Time, Best Lap, and whether the lap was faster or
slower that the previous lap. Lap Timing continues even if GPS signal is lost or spotty. Review
laps for any session and delete the ones you don’t want.
The Display Unit is attractive enough to use every day. When traveling to the track, turn on the
DU and you will get a nice GPS compass, atomic clock, and a speedometer.
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