MU DataManager Rev01 ENG
MU DataManager Rev01 ENG
- DATA MANAGER -
DATA ACQUISITION
SOFTWARE
USER GUIDE
DATA MANAGER – SOFTWARE
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Release 1.0.0
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1 BEFORE STARTING............................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 INSTALLING SOFTWARE ...................................................................................................................... 5
1.1.1 System Requirements........................................................................................................................... 5
1.1.2 Installing software on Microsoft Windows© ........................................................................................... 5
2 THE SOFTWARE COMPONENTS ......................................................................................................... 6
3 DATA MANAGER: THE ANALYSIS SOFTWARE .................................................................................. 7
3.1 WinTAX4 analysis software ..................................................................................................................... 7
3.2 MX2 analysis software ............................................................................................................................ 8
3.2.1 Main window ......................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2.2 Analysis window .................................................................................................................................... 9
3.2.3 Main toolbar ........................................................................................................................................ 11
3.2.4 Navigation bar ..................................................................................................................................... 11
3.2.5 Overview window (overview bar) ........................................................................................................ 12
3.2.6 Course window (Track Bar) ................................................................................................................ 12
3.2.7 Creating and managing projects ......................................................................................................... 14
3.2.8 Opening the sessions ......................................................................................................................... 15
3.2.9 Displaying the channels ...................................................................................................................... 18
3.2.9.1 Ordering by name or by number .................................................................................................... 20
3.2.9.2 Quick search .................................................................................................................................. 20
3.2.9.3 Channel display filter ..................................................................................................................... 21
3.2.9.4 Creating a new tab ......................................................................................................................... 21
3.2.10 Operations on the channels ................................................................................................................ 22
3.2.10.1 Lock and Autoscale functions ........................................................................................................ 22
3.2.10.2 Setting reference values ................................................................................................................ 23
3.2.10.3 Applying a filter .............................................................................................................................. 24
3.2.10.4 Calibration ...................................................................................................................................... 25
3.2.10.5 Applying an offset .......................................................................................................................... 26
3.2.10.6 Mathematical channels .................................................................................................................. 26
3.2.11 Creating a mathematical channel ....................................................................................................... 27
3.2.11.1 Modifying and deleting a mathematical channel ........................................................................... 28
3.2.12 Visualization modes ............................................................................................................................ 29
3.2.12.1 Position mode ................................................................................................................................ 29
3.2.12.2 Measurement mode ....................................................................................................................... 30
3.2.13 Manual alignment................................................................................................................................ 31
3.2.14 Alignment to a GPS point ................................................................................................................... 32
3.2.14.1 Resetting the alignments ............................................................................................................... 32
3.2.15 Positioning and moving the cursor ...................................................................................................... 33
3.2.15.1 Cursor values (values table) .......................................................................................................... 33
3.2.15.2 Reference cursor ........................................................................................................................... 34
3.2.16 Display options .................................................................................................................................... 35
3.2.16.1 Moving between session laps ........................................................................................................ 35
3.2.16.2 Selecting the loaded laps............................................................................................................... 35
3.2.16.3 Comparing the laps ........................................................................................................................ 36
3.2.16.4 Zoom on the analysis window ....................................................................................................... 36
3.2.16.5 Setting the X axis ........................................................................................................................... 37
3.2.16.6 Locking the visualization scale between tabs ................................................................................ 38
3.2.16.7 Changing the visualization settings ............................................................................................... 38
3.2.16.8 Course window .............................................................................................................................. 39
3.2.16.9 Zoom on the course window .......................................................................................................... 40
3.2.16.10 Ruler tool ....................................................................................................................................... 41
3.2.17 Track library ........................................................................................................................................ 42
3.2.17.1 Selecting the courses .................................................................................................................... 42
3.2.17.2 Applying the course to the loaded sessions .................................................................................. 42
3.2.17.3 Creating, deleting and copying the courses .................................................................................. 43
3.2.17.4 Setting the finish line ...................................................................................................................... 43
3.2.17.5 Setting the split points.................................................................................................................... 45
3.2.17.6 Setting the segments ..................................................................................................................... 46
3.2.17.7 Rotating and zooming in on the selected course .......................................................................... 47
3.2.17.8 Saving the course .......................................................................................................................... 47
3.2.18 Report window .................................................................................................................................... 48
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DATA MANAGER is available in two different license:
Data Manager free: the freeware version of Data Manager (it includes Download Data , Config
Datalogger and Mx2 analysis software)
Data Manager – WINTAX: the payment version of Data Manager (it includes Download Data , Config
Datalogger, Mx2, Magneti Marelli WINTAX 4 analysis software and license hardware key)
Software:
Run the installation file called file Install_DM_<Release Number>.exe (double click on program icon)
Install_DM_
<Release
Number>
.exe
PLEASE NOTE: Windows© Vista and/or 7 might require the Administrator privileges to start the
installation.
PLEASE NOTE: fit the HASP USB key (the hardware license) in the USB port before start the WINTAX
setup.
Data Manager software: allows the data download and configuration of GET data logger
MX2 analysis software: allows the sessions analysis recorded by GET data loggers
WinTAX4 analysis software : allows the sessions analysis recorded by GET data loggers (only for
payment license)
The icons will be displayed after the end of software installation (see previous chapter).
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3.1 WinTAX4 analysis software
All of operative procedures and features of WinTAX4 software are available on corresponding help file (find
it on software Help menù).
THE USB KEY (HARDWARE LICENSE KEY) HAVE TO BE INSERTED BEFORE RUNNING THE
ANALYSIS SOFTWARE
MX2 is the software which allows the user to analyse the data collected by the GET devices.
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The first time the program is started up, a demonstration project is automatically loaded. This is useful in
order to become familiar with the main functions available.
The image above shows the areas in the main MX2 window:
A: analysis window
B: main toolbar
C: navigation bar
D: overview window
E: course window
MX2 has two different visualization modes: the position mode (useful for quick navigation through the laps of
the session being analysed) and the measurement mode. As the default setting, the software starts up in
position mode. To move from one mode to the other quickly, simply double-click on the analysis window or
press the spacebar.
When MX2 is in measurement mode the channel value table to appear to the right of the analysis window.
The analysis window is the main area of the MX2 software. This window shows the values of the acquired
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channels in a graph format.
FINISH LINE
LAP BAR
Y AXIS
SPLIT TIME
X AXIS
It is possible to add more channels to be displayed on the main window, or to create tabs onto which to
distribute all the channels to be analysed in the most suitable way.
In the demonstration project, the “Engine”, “Suspension” and “Speed-Acceleration” tabs are displayed: by
clicking on each of these tabs, it is possible to display the graphs of the corresponding channels in the
analysis window.
TAB 1: ENGINE
CHANNELS
TAB 2: SUSPENSION
CHANNELS
If an individual lap is being analysed, each channel is represented with a different colour graph. If this is not
the case, and several laps are being analysed at the same time, the graphs are represented with the colours
of the corresponding laps.
The main toolbar is situated at the top of the program window and allows the user quick access to the most
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commonly used software functions.
The default position of the navigation bar is on the left-hand side of the program window.
The default position of the overview window is in the bottom left-hand corner of the window. This area
provides an overview of the session used, listing the available laps and displaying the graphs of the channels
selected for the whole session.
LAP TAB
LAP TAB
The part of the lap displayed in the analysis window is marked off by a rectangle with grey edges, while the
numerical value indicating the lap selected is highlighted in white. By dragging the rectangle onto the
overview window, the corresponding area is displayed in the analysis window.
At the top of the overview window, there is a series of tabs which represent the list of laps selected in the
project in use. It is possible to open the laps displayed here quickly, by simply clicking on the corresponding
tab.
If more than one lap has been added to the current display, the trajectory of the selected lap is shown in the
course window.
The part of the lap displayed in the analysis window is shown in the course window with a white line beside
the trajectory of the selected lap. This line is only visible when not in trajectory analysis mode (I button on the
quick functions bar).
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If the reference cursor is activated in the analysis window it is displayed in the course window with a red
cross (only if Mx2 is in measurement mode).
ANALYSIS CURSOR
REFERENCE CURSOR
If the finish line and split points have been added to the track, they will be visible in the Track Bar as grey
lines which divide the track.
FINISH LINE
SPLIT POINTS
Through the project files, it is possible to save the program mode in order to recall it later on. This allows the
user to ensure that the working environment used at the moment when the project was saved is always
available.
The demonstration project loaded automatically the first time the MX2 software is run can be closed by
clicking on the heading Close project from the File menu. In this way, the program no longer has an active
project, therefore the majority of the available options are disabled.
At this point, it is possible to create a new project, or alternatively open a project saved previously, by
clicking on the headings New project or Open project… present in the File menu.
By clicking on New project, the software warns the user that he/she is abandoning the open project (confirm
the operation by clicking “YES”), requesting a position and a name for the new project which is being
created. After specifying a valid position and name, an empty working space is created into which it is
possible to load the sessions and apply the settings required.
It is possible to save the state of the project in use at any time by clicking on the heading Save project from
the File menu. If it is necessary to specify a different name from the one in use, simply click on the heading
Save project as… still from the same menu. In this way, a new position and a new name to give to the file
will be requested.
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In order to select a session from those which are available, it is necessary to open the browser bar from the
left-hand navigation bar.
If the window is opened in the minimised format, expand it by clicking on the arrow positioned in the top
right-hand corner of the window itself.
The left-hand side of this window provides a tree structure showing the folders present on the computer hard
disk. As a default setting, the sessions are downloaded from the devices into the “Documents\Get” folder of
the current Windows user, creating a folder with the name of the device from which the data (MD3, MD4 etc.)
is downloaded and a subfolder with the date on which the data was created. On the browser bar, the main
folder containing the various sessions is selected automatically, in order to speed up selection operations.
Once a folder has been selected from the tree structure, the sessions contained within it are listed in the
control just to the right.
PLEASE NOTE: if no course are applied at the session will be display only lap 0
In order to add a lap to the project in use, it is necessary to click on the corresponding checkbox. In this way,
the lap is added to the list of laps in the project, in the list present at the bottom of the browser bar. In the
same way, in order to delete the lap from the project, it is necessary to click on the checkbox of the lap again
in order to erase the tick.
Once a lap has been selected, the course selection window will appear: the user is requested to specify
which track he/she actually wants to associate with the selected lap. Once the course to be used has been
selected, simply click on “OK” in the window. It is also possible to click on “Create new” in the window in
order to create a new course (useful if the track is not present in the data library).
SELECTED
COURSE
“OK”
BUTTON
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LAPS ADDED TO THE
PROJECT
For each lap added to the project, a tab is also created in the overview window. By clicking on each of these
tabs, the corresponding lap will be loaded and the program interface will be updated with the corresponding
data.
LAP TAB
LAP TAB
After adding laps to the project, it is possible to select the channels to be displayed in the analysis window.
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In order to do this, it is necessary to open the channels window, by clicking on the corresponding symbol on
the left-hand navigation bar.
The first time the program is run, the window is opened in the minimised format, and therefore it is necessary
to expand it by clicking on the arrow positioned in the top right-hand corner of the window itself.
“Channels Bar”
EXPANSION BUTTON
The channels window is composed of two parts. The top part offers options regarding searching and filtering,
the creation of mathematical channels and tab control. These functions will be covered in detail in later
paragraphs.
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CHANNEL SAMPLING
OVER FEATURE
FREQUENCY COLUMN
CHECKBOX
Each channel is identified by a progressive number, a name and an icon which refers to the type of channel.
The next selection controls, indicated with Visible and Over, enable or disable the display of channel graphs
in the analysis window or overview window respectively, while the Scale checkbox displays or hides the
scale of channel values along the vertical axis of the analysis window.
The next control, Color, allows the user to assign a colour to the channel graph. Simply click on the control
and then on the down arrow in order to open the colour palette and choose the colour required.
Furthermore, for each channel, it is possible to read the minimum and maximum values (in the Min and Max
columns) within the session selected and, in the Hertz column, the frequency at which it was sampled by the
instrument.
by name may be useful if many channels are available for the session in use.
The Quick Search control is available in the top left-hand corner of the channels window and allows the user
to search quickly through the channels available in the list below. Inserting the name of a channel or part of
the name updates the list automatically, leaving only those channels with the specified name visible.
QUICK SEARCH
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updated automatically, leaving only those channels belonging to the categories specified visible.
CH. FILTERS
ADD TAB
BUTTON
The demonstration project, for example, has three tabs: Engine, Suspension, Speed-Acceleration, each of
which contains the channels relating to it. This division of channels basically allows a tidier and more detailed
graphic display. Selecting a tab from the analysis window, in fact, will only display the channels associated
with it.
By clicking Add Tab, the new tab will be created automatically in the analysis window and the channels
window, with the default name New. In order to rename the tab, simply double-click on it (using the left-hand
mouse button) in the channels window and specify the new name.
TAB NAME:
Once the new tab has been added, it is possible to continue assigning the channels, bearing in mind that all
the channels selected in the new tab will be visible in the tab with the corresponding name in the analysis
window.
In order to delete a tab, simply select it from the channels window and press the Del button on the keyboard.
The Lock function, on the other hand, is used to lock the dimensions and position of the graph (Y axis) on
the values set in the Down% and Up% columns. These values can only be set when the channel lock has
been performed and specify the vertical limits (as a percentage) of the positions which the graph assumes
inside the analysis window. For example, with a lower limit equal to 0% (Down%) and an upper limit equal
to 50% (Up%), the graph will be displayed in the bottom half of the analysis window, whereas with a lower
limit equal to 50% and an upper limit equal to 100%, the graph will be displayed in the top half of the window.
It is also possible to display the graphs in the same area of the analysis window, by giving common values to
the Down% and Up% columns. By setting, for example, 0% for all Down% columns and 100% for all Up%
columns of the channels, the graphs will take up all the vertical space of the analysis window. Once the
display limits have been set, it is important to lock the channel so that its position and dimensions are not
reset to the default program values.
The Ref function, which can be activated by clicking on the boxes in the fourth to last column of the channels
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window, allows the user to set up to three reference values for each channel.
Ref
FUNCTION
COLUMN
CHANNEL
REFERENCE LINES
INSERTION WINDOW
The reference values allow the user to have horizontal lines on the analysis window, on a level with the
assigned values. These lines are mainly used as a reference when studying the channel graphs, like, for
example, a lambda probe: it is possible to set the ideal lambda value and compare it to the actual value
measured during acquisition.
REFERENCE LINE
In order to enter the filter application window, left-click once on the box in the Filter column relative to the
channel to filter.
FILTER
COLUMN
FILTER BOX
OF CHANNEL
TO FILTER
In order to apply a filter, it is first necessary to enable it by clicking the Enable filter checkbox in the settings
window which is opened.
It is then possible to use the regulation bar below to indicate the percentage of filter application. Clicking on
Advanced displays the advanced settings. From these options, it is possible to set the type of filter to be
used and the corresponding cutting frequency.
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ORIGINAL CHANNEL
FILTERED CHANNEL
3.2.10.4 Calibration
The calibration of a channel is an essential operation to convert the signals, collected by the sensors, into
data understandable to the user.
The Calibration screen opens by clicking on the desired channel’s Calibrate button with the left button of
the mouse button (see figure below).
calibration
Fields X, Y: Allows the association of the values read by the sensors (in the fields marked with X) to
values set by the user (in the fields marked with Y). This combination of values defines that calibration
of the channel. By clicking on an X field and then clicking the Capture button on the top right corner of
the Calibration dialog box, the current value of the channel (Y field) is associated to the previously
selected X field.
WARNING: The direct acquisition procedure described above must be made with the GET data
acquisition connected to a PC.
If there is no data acquisition device connected to a computer you can enter the values in the X and Y
fields manually using the keyboard.
NOTE: consult the instruction booklet of the sensor being calibrated to know the XY values to
enter in the appropriate fields
The Show in volts option, if enabled, shows the voltage of the channel expressed in volts.
A mathematical channel is a channel which is obtained by applying the appropriate mathematical functions
to one or more of the previously acquired channels. It is possible, for example, to create the “acceleration”
mathematical channel, using the speed derivative.
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Clicking on the Add math button located at the top of the channels window displays the window for the
creation of a new mathematical channel.
“Add math”
BUTTON
NEW MATHEMATICAL
CHANNEL CREATION WINDOW
From this window, it is possible to set the name to be given to the new channel, its unit of measurement, the
precision which is to be obtained (number of decimal places) and the formula to be used.
In particular, in order to write the formula of the mathematical channel, it is possible to use the quick links in
the list present in the bottom left-hand corner of the window.
Once the object has been specified (Channel, Constant, Function, Operator), the list is automatically
updated with the available elements.
By clicking on one of these elements, a short description of the element selected is displayed in the
checkbox to the right.
Finally, on clicking on OK, the newly-created mathematical channel is added to the list in the channels
window.
From the analysis window, it is possible to set two different visualization modes: the position mode (useful for
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quick navigation through the laps of the session being analysed) and the measurement mode. As the default
setting, the software starts up in position mode. To move from one mode to the other quickly, simply double-
click on the analysis window or press the spacebar.
The position mode is used as the default mode when the MX2 software is run and allows the user to choose
which of the graph areas to analyse quickly. There are three different methods for moving the graphs inside
the analysis window:
• by moving the selection square in the overview window, displaying the graphs of the channels in the
corresponding interval. Note that, when using this method, the current lap (shown in the tab of overview
window) is also changed if the selection square of the overview bar is moved onto a different lap.
• by moving the coloured lap rectangles in the lap bar, located above the analysis window. Also in this
case, the graphs of the channels are displayed in the corresponding intervals, and the current lap
(shown in the tab of overview window) is also changed if the rectangle is moved onto a different lap.
• by clicking on the analysis window and dragging the mouse to the right or to the left, the graphs scroll to
the side. In this case, the current lap (shown in the tab of overview window) is not change if the graphs
are dragged onto a different lap.
LAP BAR
OVERVIEW
WINDOW
The measurement mode is used to carry out measurement on the graphs which are displayed. This mode
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can be activated with a double-click on the analysis window or by pressing the spacebar on the keyboard.
The measurement mode causes the channel value table to appear to the right of the analysis window.
If more that one lap has been added to the project, it is possible to move an individual lap in order to align it
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with the others as required. In order to do this, it is necessary to use manual alignment, which can be
activated from the third button on the navigation bar or with the corresponding heading from the context
menu which can be displayed with a right-click on the analysis window.
This mode is only available in the position mode of the analysis window.
MANUAL ALIGNMENT
BUTTON
MANUAL ALIGNMENT
BUTTON IN THE CONTEXT
MENU
Once manual alignment has been activated, it is possible to move the graphs of the lap selected by simply
clicking on the analysis window and dragging the mouse horizontally.
After aligning the lap, click once more on the navigation bar button or on the heading on the context menu of
the analysis window (which can be activated with a right-click above the channel graphs area) to exit manual
alignment mode.
Alignment to a GPS point allows the user to align all the open laps in the project to a GPS point indicated on
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the selected lap. In order to choose the GPS point to use for alignment, it is first necessary to enter
measuring mode (by double-clicking on the analysis window or by pressing the spacebar on the keyboard).
When the cursor is displayed on the window, move it to the required point, then open the context menu of
the analysis window (by right-clicking in the channel graph area) and select the heading Align to GPS
position. In this way, all the laps will be aligned to the GPS point indicated by the cursor.
Having entered the measurement mode, a white vertical cursor appears automatically, indicating the
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position on which the measurements are being carried out.
POSITION CURSOR
In order to move the cursor along the acquisition, it is possible to use the following methods:
• Click on any point of the graphs.
• Click on any point of the graphs and hold down the left-hand mouse button to drag the cursor to the left
and to the right.
• Use the left and right arrows on the keyboard.
• Hold down CTRL and use the left and right arrows on the keyboard to move the cursor more quickly.
The first elements displayed indicate the value of the X axis (time and distance) which is being referred to for
reading the values of the channels represented in the graphs. Under this, the boxes with the names and
values of the channels are displayed, each with its own colour (in order to set the channel colour, see
chapter 3.2.9 of this manual) and with the value assumed at the point where the position cursor is situated.
In order to move the reference cursor, all the methods mentioned for moving the main cursor are valid, but in
addition it is necessary to hold down the shift button on the keyboard.
REFERENCE CURSOR
POSITION CURSOR
SHOW/HIDE REFERENCE
CURSOR
After activating the reference cursor, an additional bar appears at the top of the analysis window.
This bar shows the data regarding time, distance, values of the channel selected in the values table and
difference (delta) between the two cursors.
CHANNEL
POSITION VALUES
CURSOR TIME ABSOLUTE DIFF.
DISTANCE DIFF.
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TIME CURSOR
DIFFERENCE DISTANCE
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3.2.16 Display options
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This chapter describes the MX2 software display options.
It should be noted that, after changing the active lap, the indicator of the laps added to the project, located on
the overview bar, is updated automatically.
A tab for each lap added to the project is present at the top of the overview window. Selecting a tab from this
window changes the active lap and the analysis window is updated automatically in order to display the
corresponding data.
If more than one lap is added to the project, the analysis window superimposes the graphs of different laps,
dividing them by channel. In this way, it is possible to analyse the values of the channels belonging to
different laps instant by instant. Use the alignment options described in the previous paragraph to move the
individual graphs to the desired position, then use the measurement mode to read the values of the channels
in the position indicated by the cursor.
One of the options offered by the MX2 software is that of performing a zoom on the analysis window, in order
to enlarge a particular portion of the window or make a wider interval of time or space visible.
• Using the zoom in and zoom out buttons present on the toolbar ( )
• Using the Z key on the keyboard to zoom-in and the A key on the keyboard to reset the zoom on the
current lap.
The zoom on the current lap can also be reset using the designated button on the toolbar.
In measurement mode, the zoom is performed at the position of the cursor, so that it is always positioned in
the centre of the analysis window. In position mode, on the other hand, the zoom is performed using the part
of the analysis window displayed as reference.
It is possible to zoom in on a specific area of the analysis window, by clicking on the corresponding button on
the toolbar, then clicking on the graph and dragging the mouse horizontally, in order to draw the selection
rectangle for the zoom.
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AREA ZOOM BUTTON
CONTEXT MENU
GRAPH MANAGEMENT
BUTTON
X AXIS UNIT OF
MEASURE. SELECTION
MENU
present in the analysis window, so that the same level of zoom is applied to all the tabs. In order to do this, it
is necessary to activate the Lock visualization scale between tabs option, present on the View menu. To
restore the default setting, click on the heading again in order to erase the tick.
• Show horizontal cursor: to display a horizontal line at the point of intersection between the cursors and
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the graphs in the analysis window.
• Show cursor info: to display a numerical box which shows the value (relative to the position of the cursor)
of the channel selected, when measurement mode is active.
• Show lap times: to display the time of each lap along the finish lines.
• Show lap times in the overview: to display the time of each lap in the overview window.
• Show split times: to display the vertical broken lines in the analysis window which identify the position of
split times.
• Unlock overview bar: allows the user to modify the position and dimensions of the overview window.
• Unlock track bar: allows the user to modify the position and dimensions of the track window.
The second tab, Colours and characters, allows the user to set the colour and characters used by the MX2
software.
By pressing the button on the main toolbar, it is possible to enter trajectory analysis mode.
This function allows the user to compare the trajectories of laps selected on the Browser Bar inside the
course window (Track Bar): if only one lap has been selected, a single line will be displayed.
window.
TRACK BAR
WITH
TRAJECTORY
COMPARISON
BETWEEN 2
LAPS
In order to display an enlargement of a specific part of the course, it is possible to enter in measurement
mode (see point 6.7.2) and position the cursor near the point of the course which is to be zoomed in on. It is
then possible to use the Zoom in and Zoom out buttons on the main toolbar to enlarge or reduce the
display of the track inside the window.
These zoom functions are particularly advisable during visualization in trajectory analysis mode, when it is
necessary to identify the differences between the trajectories of the laps added to the project.
LAP 2 TRAJECTORY
LAP 1 TRAJECTORY
The ruler tool, which can be activated by pressing the second to last button on the main toolbar, allows the
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user to measure the distance between two points inside the course window.
In order to use this tool, click on the course window button to set an point from which to start measurement
then hold down the left-hand mouse button, drag the pointer to the final point and release the button. This
operation produces a white segment with the indication of the distances between its 2 ends in metres.
POINT TO POINT
MEASUREMENT IN
METRES
into segments and selecting the course to apply to the session in use.
In order to display the Track Library Management window, simply click on the corresponding button on the
left-hand navigation bar.
The left-hand side of the Track Library Management window shows a graphic representation of the course,
with the finish line, split points and segments (if set). See the following paragraphs for further information
about these elements.
On the right-hand side of the window, on the other hand, there is a list of the courses available and the
buttons which allow the user to perform some simple operations on them, for example, copy, create and
delete. These operations are also discussed in more detail in the following paragraphs.
Using the track library, it is possible to perform some simple operations on the courses in the list. If the user
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wishes to modify the course in use without losing the original settings, for example, it is possible to create a
new version of the course by pressing the Create New button. In this way, a new track with the name
new_track will be created in the Tracks Present list. This track will be a version with no finish line, split
points or segments of the course in use. If, on the other hand, the user wishes to make a copy of an existing
track, simply select and press the Create Copy… button. The user will be required to specify a name for the
new track.
Finally, in order to delete a track, simply select it and press the Delete button. The track will be deleted from
the track list and will be erased from the computer hard drive.
Once the heading Finish line has been selected (in the drop-down control in the top left-hand corner), it is
possible to define the corresponding position on the course (FL) by clicking on the image of the track and
dragging the mouse (holding down the left-hand button), drawing a line with the required dimensions. When
the mouse button is released, the finish line is positioned permanently. Ensure that the finish line intersects
the course, otherwise the laps cannot be calculated. It is advisable to create a stretch which is perpendicular
to the direction of travel and has a suitable length, neither too short (otherwise it does not divide all the laps),
nor too long (otherwise it may intersect the lap at several points). If, on the other hand, the finish line is
In order to delete the finish line, ensure that the heading Finish Line is selected in the drop-down control in
the top left-hand corner then press the Eraser button.
ERASER BUTTON
In order to position the lines where the split times are to be taken, select the Split headings from 1 to 4 from
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the selection control available in the top left-hand corner of the Track Library Management window, then
insert the corresponding stretches as shown in the previous paragraph. In order to add the split points, it is
necessary to respect the order from 1 to 4, following the direction of travel around the track.
It is not necessary to insert all the split points.
Ensure that all the split points inserted intersect the course, otherwise the split times will not be calculated
correctly.
In order to delete a split point, select it in the control in the top left-hand corner, then press the Eraser button
(as seen for erasing the Finish Line).
The last heading of the previous selection control, marked Segments, allows the user to define the color
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sectors which will be displayed in the lower bar of the analysis window. These are used to divide the course
into distinct parts, which can be displayed on the linear map on the analysis window and in the reports, dealt
with in the next chapter.
The segments are positioned in the same way seen before for the finish line and the split points. For the
segments, though, it is necessary to specify additional information such as the name and type. After inserting
all the stretches which mark the segments, click on the Left curve (usually red) or Right curve buttons
(usually green) , then click on the corresponding stretches of track to assign the type.
The type/colour selected will be assigned to the stretch of track which is clicked on, then the user will be
requested to enter a name to identify the segment. As the default option, the segments are identified with a
number whose value is increased from time to time, but it is also possible to specify a personalised name (by
left-clicking near the text box with the number on the left of the OK button). Press OK to assign the name to
the segment.
curva=curve
As the default setting, the colour green is used for right curves, the colour red for left curves while the
stretches which are not assigned a colour and therefore remain blue identify a straight line.
It is important to note that, for correct operation of the reports on the segments, the finish line must be
positioned on a blue stretch.
In order to delete a segment, click on one of the ends of a stretch which marks it off, then move it out of the
line of the course so that it does not intersect it. The segment will be deleted automatically.
In order to delete all the segments of the course, ensure that the heading Segments is active in the control
in the top left-hand corner, then press the Eraser button.
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It is possible to correct the position of the stretch which has just been inserted if an enlargement of the part
of the track on which the user is operating is available. Use the Zoom out button to go back to the original
dimensions.
The course rotation function allows the user to rotate the selected course by between 0 and 360 degrees in
order to aid insertion of the finish line, split points and segments.
Last of all, the left and right arrow buttons on the toolbar allow the user to select which lap of the session
used to operate on (useful when creating a new track in order to perform the operations described above on
the best acquired course).
Saving the new course does not imply that the new settings are used in the session in use. In order to apply
the changes to the session in use, it is, in fact, necessary to press the Apply button.
This double step allows the user to modify several courses, selecting them one at a time from the list on the
right, without having to modify the course used by the project sessions.
The report window allows the user to display a summary of the times achieved in the laps of the loaded
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sessions.
In order to display the report window, simply click on the corresponding button on the left-hand navigation
bar.
In the top of the window, there is the button which updates a previously created report. In the part
immediately below that, on the other hand, the table summarising the times of the loaded session (lap time
and the relative split times) is displayed.
The report is presented in the form of a table divided into sessions, in which each line represents a lap and
each column represents a sector or a segment.
CAUTION: the first time the report screen is opened, a table appears showing times relative to the first four
laps of the loaded session only (default layout). In order to see the full report of the times, refer to the next
chapter in this manual and create a new report using the Lap Time channel.
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TAB MANAGE.
CONTROLS
The controls at the top of the window allow the user to manage the tabs of the report window. As with the
analysis window (see chapter 6.4.4), in this window it is also possible to divide the elements into different
tabs in order to obtain a personalised display of the reports.
In order to select the tab on which to create the report, click on the Current Tab selection control and
choose the tab required (if present, otherwise it is necessary to create a new one). The buttons immediately
to the left, New tab, Delete tab, Rename tab, allow the user to create a new tab, delete a previously created
tab or change the name of an existing tab respectively.
The bottom of the window, on the other hand, allows the user to configure the report to be created. To
configure a report, proceed as follows:
• Select one of the sessions in the Sessions present area. Here, all the sessions loaded in the analysis
window are shown.
• In order to select the laps, click on one of the headings in the Configure laps box:
All: all the laps are selected.
Best: the lap with the best time is selected.
Choose: selecting this heading activates the window below where it is possible to choose the desired
lap.
• In the Configure segments/sectors box, select one of the headings:
Sectors: which represent the split times (SP1, SP2, etc. ).
Segments: which represent the stretches which the track has been divided into, using the Segments
function which can be accessed from track management (see chapter 6.9.6).
• Select the channel from which the report is to be taken in the Available channels area.
• In the Functions box, select the type of function to be applied to the report:
Min: restores the minimum value present in the chosen channel and in the selected acquisition stretch.
Max: restores the maximum value present in the chosen channel and in the selected acquisition stretch.
Avg: restores the average value of the selected channel.
In: restores the value of the channel at the moment of entry into the selected acquisition stretch.
Out: restores the value of the channel at the moment of exit from the selected acquisition stretch
Delta: restores the channel difference, typically used for system channels such as:
- Lap time
- Time, the overall acquisition time.
- Lap distance, the length of the lap.
- Distance, the length of the whole acquisition.
In order to select these elements from the report creation window, double-click on the headings to add. Each
heading selected from the report creation window is displayed in bold and will appear on the report window
summary. Once the headings required have been chosen, click on OK and wait for the report to be created.
Once a report has been created using the procedure described in the previous paragraph, it is possible to
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update the values table quickly by simply clicking the Update report button, located at the top of the window.
Updating an existing report can be useful when, after modifying the settings of the course or the channels,
the user wishes to display the new summary, maintaining the same report settings.
SLOWEST LAP
TIME IN THE
SESSION BEST SPLIT TIMES IN
THE SESSION
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A further indicator given by the report window is the ideal lap, i.e. the lap which could have been achieved
adding together the best split times. The ideal lap is displayed in the top left-hand corner of the report
window.
One of the options offered by the MX2 software is to save the reports created, so that they can be loaded
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and displayed later on. In order to save a report, simply right-click on the report window and select the
heading Save layout… The program will request a position and a name for the file to be saved. In the same
way, in order to load a previously saved report, simply select the heading Load layout… from the same
context menu, and finally select the corresponding file.
The data displayed in the report table can be copied so that it can be used with other programs. In order to
select the data to copy, click on a cell in the table and, holding down the left-hand mouse button, drag the
mouse in order to select the required data interval. Once the mouse button has been released, press Ctrl+C
to copy the data to the Microsoft Windows clipboard.
The data selected is now available for any software. To display the data using Microsoft Excel, for example,
open the program, select a cell and use the Paste function to paste in the data.
In order to display a report on the maximum and minimum values of the channels displayed in the analysis
window in a certain interval, select the corresponding button on the main toolbar (the mouse pointer
transforms into a magnifying glass).
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Selecting the heading MaxMin creates a report on the maximum, minimum and average values of the
channels displayed, relative to the interval selected.
The MX2 software allows the user to print what is displayed in the analysis window, the track window and the
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report window at any time. In order to access the print functions, click on the heading File on the main menu.
By clicking on the heading Print settings on the context menu which is opened, the settings window is
displayed. From this window, it is possible to select the elements to print, and if necessary specify a title to
insert at the top of the sheet.
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button, To delete from the elements to be printed, select it from the list on the right and press the << button.
SUBTITLE FIELD
Once all the desired elements have been added, press the OK button. In this way, the print preview is
displayed automatically. In order to navigate between the print preview pages, use the Next page and
Previous page buttons, available at the top of the window. Press the Print… button to continue with printing
or the Close button to close the preview.
By clicking on the heading File from the main program menu, it is possible to access certain advanced
options, through the headings Cut session…, Export…, Convert sxr file…
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This function will be found in the MX2 File menu.
Once the window has opened, select the position and the name of the new session file to be created by
clicking Save as… The file save dialog box will be opened.
Next, at the bottom of the window, select the interval of time or the laps to trimmed and used in the new
session. Click on Trim to begin the process of creating a new session.
The saved file can be analysed again by opening the session which has just been generated.
on the heading Export… from the File menu opens the data export window.
The top of this window is composed of the controls for selecting the file in which to save the data. Clicking
Browse opens a window in which it is possible to specify the path, name and type of file for saving the data.
There are two types of file which can be exported : Txt and Xml. The first allows the user to view the data
quickly while the second is useful as, being a standard format, it may later be imported for use by other
software.
The part of the window immediately below, on the other hand, provides the controls for selecting the
channels to export. The channels available on the list are only those displayed on the current tab of the
analysis window. In order to enable a channel for export, click on the corresponding selection control in the
Export column so that a tick appears. To ensure that the channel is not exported, click on the same control
to erase the tick
The next column, called Hertz, provides an indication of the frequency at which the channels have been
acquired (sampling frequency). In the next column, called Output frequency limit [Hz], it is possible to
specify a frequency limit at which each individual channel is exported. This means that if, for example, a
channel is sampled at 100Hz (100 times a second), it is possible to set a frequency limit of 50Hz so that the
values are exported at half the base frequency.
The control located at the bottom of the window, called Time interval, allows the user to specify whether to
export the data relative to the whole session in use, or whether to export only the data belonging to the
display interval in the analysis window.
Once the file for export has been selected, the channels have been set and the time interval has been
chosen, click on OK to begin the export procedure. A message will be displayed when the procedure has
finished.
The sxr file conversion function allows the user to open a file with a .sxraw extension (GET acquisition
device raw data format) and to save it in the format compatible with the MX2 software.
This function normally takes place when the data is being downloaded from the instrument (see chapter 4.2
of this manual) and, unless there are any particular conditions, it is never requested from the user.
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Download Data:
data manager
software
Config Datalogger:
GET data loggers
configuration
manager
Config Datalogger: it is the configuration tool for supported WinTAX4 GET data loggers.
C: Tools menù
The Data Storage Settings sets the archiviation folders for downloaded datas.
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The storage path is based on following structure:
Where:
Base directory: it is the main folder of storage path (the hard disk letter is also included). It is defined by
Base directory field in Download Data. The default directory is C:\WinTAXWorkspace. A different path
can be selected by click on Base directory selection button.
Track: it is the first sub directory of storage path. User can modify the Track field in Download Data in
order to change the directory name. PLEASE NOTE: the directory is always create by the software, the
default settings is Track.
Session: it is the second sub directory of storage path. User can modify the Session field in Download
Data in order to change the directory name. PLEASE NOTE: the directory is always create by the
software, the default settings is Session.
Vehicle Name: it is the third sub directory of storage path. User can modify the Vehicle Name field in
data logger configuration (see Config Datalogger section of this manual and the datalogger User Guide
for more informations) to set a new folder name.
Run_name: it is the last sub directory of storage path. Its name is Run_ followed to a progressive
session index number created by the data logger (in our example it is represented with XXX). Also the
Run Comment) text (if it is present) will be added to the folder name.
Track
Session
Where:
Car is set in Vehicle Name field of data logger setup
Run_XXX is the progressive index of data
Every field contains a drop down list that makes fast and easy the selection of last inserted settings.
Manually start and stop of data recording (if it is set in data logger configuration)
For more informations please refer to the data logger owner’s manual.
• Switch on the M40 (greed led on fix) and connect to the PC (both LEDs will blink together) by using the
proper USB cable.
• Wait that Windows detect the instrument (the message will be likely in the right low part of the monitor,
nearby the clock).
• Wait that instrument will be present in Devices and Sessions field and select it with a click.
Test
• If needed, you can stop acquisition pressing Stop Acquis in the right part of Download Data page
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• Select the needed session with left click(blue background).
• Data will stored in the selected storage folder (see chapter 5.1)
• At the end of download a message will appear: the device has to be disconnect from the PC (if
the high speed downloading mode is selected – see chapter 5.3.2.1) .
• Confirm the operation pressing OK: the window of Download Data will disappear.
Please follows the instructions below (manual downloading procedure for M40 data loggers):
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• Switch on the M40 (greed led on fix) and connect to the PC (both LEDs will blink together) by using the
proper USB cable
• Wait that Windows detect the instrument (the message will be likely in the right low part of the monitor,
nearby the clock).
• Wait that instrument will be present in Devices and Sessions field and select it with a click.
• Click on Delete All button: all of datas will be deleted from the data logger memory (the confirm message
will be likely in the right low part of the monitor, nearby the clock).
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5.3.1 “Convert”: the data format converter
The Convert feature allows the conversion of logged data (saved like .sxd or .sxraw or .sxr format) in .ztx
file format (the data type compatible of WinTAX4 analysis software).
Proceed as follows:
Click on Convert in Tools menu: the selection file window will be displayed. Find the file for conversion
inside your PC.
PLEASE NOTE: the type of file (.sxd or .sxraw) for conversion can be selected from the drop down list
menù showed in picture below.
Click on Open to start the conversion process: the output file will be saved in archiviation path set in
Download Data.
User can access to the options simply by clicking on the items on the left side.
Download File
Download File
Options
Download Mode: set how the software starts the data downloading when the data logger is connected to
the PC. The available choices are:
Manual (default setting): the data download starts as describe at chapter 5.2.1
Automatic: the data download starts as soon as the datalogger is connected and recognized from the
PC
Download Speed: set the data downloading speed. The available choices are:
High Speed (default setting): the downloading speed is set to maximum (if data logger support this
feature). If data logger doesn’t support this option the normal download speed is being set.
Normal: the download speed is permanent set to normal speed. PLEASE NOTE: if normal speed is
selected it isn’t necessary to disconnect the datalogger from PC after data downloading.
Automatic WinTAX conversion: enable or disable the automatic WinTAX4 data conversion.
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COM Options
COM Options
settings
Exclude port...: it disables a specific serial COM port (detected by the operating system) from the
automatic scanning of connected data logger. Try to exclude the COM port in case of error during device
recognition or if wrong devices are detected in Devices and Sessions windows.
Select language: set the language of Download Data and Config Dalalogger softwares (a software restart
is required).
A
B
D
C
A: menu bar
User can setting up the owned data logger (sensor calibration, logging mode, etc…) by using the setup
editor window shown in picture above.
The real-time monitoring feature for datalogger and the connected sensors is also available and it’s called
Watch.
All settings can be saved in a .sxs file defined as setup file.
For more informations please refer also to the data logger owner’s manual.
The menu bar contains the commands of Config Datalogger , see following chapters for more informations.
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6.1.1 File menu
The commands in File menu are:
Save : save the data logger setup file inside the PC.
Save as : save the data logger setup file with ad different name.
Send Setup to Device... : send the setup to the connected data logger.
Sync Track Library: download the track library from PC to in the data
logger.
Create New... : create a new empty setup file for own data logger (user
can choose the proper device from a list).
Open From Device : download the data logger setup from a connected
device.
Close Active : close the loaded and selected setup in Config Datalogger software.
Rename: modify the name of loaded and selected setup: this feature doesn’t modify the saved setup
filename but the name displayed in Config Manager window. We suggest to keep the default names.
Copy Channel : copy the selected channel properties (calibrations, logging rate, etc.. ) to another
channel of the data logger setup (it makes fast the creations of many similar channels).
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The available features are :
Create New... : create a new empty setup file for own data logger (user can choose the proper device
from a list).
Send Setup to Device... : send the setup to the connected data logger.
Open From Device : download the data logger setup from a connected device.
Sync Track Library: downloads the track library from PC to the data logger.
Send Default Track: set the default track from PC to the data logger .
Receive Track Library: downloads the track library from data logger to the PC.
Send Configuration : send a configuration file (.cfg format) to the data logger. This feature is
supported only to MD3 dash family.
Setup Editor: show the editor setup window when, for example, Watch function is running.
MD3 Manager: run the dash configuration software for MD3 data logger.
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• Download the device’s setup in to the PC by clicking the icon or clicking Open from Device in Setup
menu.
• Once the job is done, a message will appear and you will see the setup in Setup Manager.
“WATCH” ICON
• If we wish to read live AD1 and VBAT channels, we select boxes in Watch column
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• Click on Start Watch in “instrument bar” or select Start Watch in Watch menu: the software will show
selected values.
WARNING: to get back to Setup Manager window, click on the icon on the left of the WATCH window
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clicking on Calibrate button (corresponding to the required channel) without starting WATCH .
We suggest to use this function only after the channel is configured in M40 setup.
Once the button Calibrate is pressed, you will see the calibration window. The procedures are the same of
previous chapters.
Once the channel is calibrated, you need to send again the setup to the device. You can do this
directly from WATCH selecting “Send Setup to Device” in File menu o by clicking the icon (second
from the left in instrument bar).
Zero set is useful when using some kind of sensor (for example suspension potentiometer or internal
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accelerometer).
To use this function WATCH need to be activated (read chapter 6.5.1 of this Appendix) and the
sensor need to be in “zero” position.
To set the zero, press “Set Zero” of the required channel:
We suggest to send back the setup once “zero” operation are finished.
We suggest to use this function only after the channel is configured in data logger setup.
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To set this we will use the Offset button:
Use positive values to subtract the offset to the channel and use negative values to add; press OK to
confirm.
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