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MoTeC

 Overview 

 

connected device, typically a 

MoTeC ADL 

or 

MoTeC ECU

. The value is 

encoded in the pulse width sent to the connected device. 

Split beacons are generally only suitable for private practice, however beacon 
mode 9 has been allocated specifically for split beacon use. It is important to 
ensure that only the beacons for split usage are operating on mode 9 
otherwise unexpected beacon signals may be received. Beacon number 999 
has been reserved as a master beacon, therefore this ID should generally be 
used as the lap beacon. The software for the connected device will normally 
need to know the number of the transmitter that marks the start of the lap. 
The use of the master beacon ID should ease the setup of a split beacon 
system. 

Verifying Operation 

To test if the lap beacon is working correctly, aim the transmitter at the 
receiver, the Red LED on the receiver should glow brightly. If the LED glows 
very dimly then the receiver and transmitter numbers probably do not match. 
Note that the LED brightness is effected by the ambient lighting conditions 
and full brightness will appear very dim in bright sunlight. 

To test that the connected device is working correctly, wave the transmitter 
past the receiver and check for correct operation of the device (eg. Lap Time 
display).  

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Note that it is important to ensure that the lap time reset condition is not 
met, otherwise a lap time will not be displayed even if the beacon is 
operating correctly. This may require that the engine is running depending 
on the setup of the connected device. 

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Note that for correct Lap Time display the transmitter will need to be 
waved passed the receiver twice and at least 5 seconds is required 
between each pass (possibly more depending on the software setup) 

 

 

 

 

 

Содержание Lap Beacon

Страница 1: ...7 Position 7 Spacing between Transmitters 7 Mounting 7 Aiming Range 7 ID Number Adjustment 8 LED 8 Power 9 Specifications 9 Beacon Receiver 11 Mounting 11 Range Aiming 11 Glass 11 Sun Light 11 ID Numb...

Страница 2: ...ic Performance Systems Pty Ltd 1998 The information in this document is subject to change without notice No responsibility will be taken for the consequences of any inaccuracies occurring in this manu...

Страница 3: ...MoTeC Introduction 1 Introduction This manual covers the operation of the MoTeC Lap Beacon...

Страница 4: ...ystem to show the driver lap times and lap number and can be used by a data logging system for lap time and start of lap information The Lap Beacon may also be used to generate split times by placing...

Страница 5: ...ion up to 25m 80ft both the transmitter and receiver must be aligned within 2 of optimum For operation up to 20m 65ft both the transmitter and receiver must be aligned within 5 of optimum Note Do not...

Страница 6: ...the Tens and Units of both vehicle receivers to the lowest number of the two vehicles so that only one beacon transmitter is required Lap Beacon Use Normally the MoTeC Lap Beacon is used as a standard...

Страница 7: ...the lap beacon is working correctly aim the transmitter at the receiver the Red LED on the receiver should glow brightly If the LED glows very dimly then the receiver and transmitter numbers probably...

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Страница 9: ...lly located at the start finish line Spacing between Transmitters The spacing between adjacent transmitters must be at least 6m 20ft to avoid the signals from each transmitter conflicting with each ot...

Страница 10: ...es narrower which is why the angle of the transmitter becomes more critical at longer distances 25 m Transmitter 5m approx ID Number Adjustment Turn the power off before adjusting the ID number to avo...

Страница 11: ...20 days The battery may also be used as a weight at the base of the mounting system for stability Connect the Red Wire to Battery Positive and the Black wire to Battery Negative Note that the unit req...

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Страница 13: ...rallel to the road and square to the direction of travel For operation up to 25 m 80 ft the unit must be within 2 of parallel to the road and 2 of square to the direction of travel For operation up to...

Страница 14: ...ng the ID switches while the power is on will have no affect until the power is cycled Be careful to read the labels for the switches located on the inside of the lid so as to set the switches correct...

Страница 15: ...Power from Dash or ECU Output Signal The output is an Active Low open collector type ie it is normally off and switches to ground when a valid transmitter is detected Note that the output only stays...

Страница 16: ...14 Beacon Receiver Specifications Electrical Operating Voltage Range 6V to 9V Current Consumption 20 mA typical...

Страница 17: ...ttery voltage is greater than 10 5 Volts return the unit to MoTeC for servicing LED Off Check that the battery is connected correctly Red to Positive Black to Negative and that the battery is supplyin...

Страница 18: ...etup on the connected device Ensure that the reset condition for Lap Time is not met eg RPM 0 Check List Operational Problems If any operational problems occur such as missed beacons check the followi...

Страница 19: ...mitter power off and check that the Receiver LED does not glow dimly under any of the following circumstances Note that to see the LED glowing dimly the LED must be shielded from bright light LED glow...

Страница 20: ...18 Notes...

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