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MU DataManager Rev01 ENG

The document is a user guide for the Data Manager software, which includes instructions for installation, system requirements, and detailed descriptions of its components and functionalities. It covers both the free and paid versions of the software, detailing features such as data acquisition, analysis tools, and visualization options. The guide serves as a comprehensive resource for users to effectively utilize the Data Manager software for data analysis and management.
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- DATA MANAGER -
DATA ACQUISITION
SOFTWARE
USER GUIDE
DATA MANAGER – SOFTWARE
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Release 1.0.0
2013 GET by Athena Evolution. All rights reserved.
The contents of this document, or any part of it, may not be reproduced, transferred, distributed or
memorised in any form
whatsoever without the written permission of GET by Athena Evolution s.r.l.

GET reserves the right to modify the content of this manual without prior notice.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

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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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3.2.18.1 Creating a new report .................................................................................................................... 49
3.2.18.2 Updating an existing report ............................................................................................................ 50
3.2.18.3 Best split times and ideal lap ......................................................................................................... 50
3.2.18.4 Saving and loading a report ........................................................................................................... 52
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3.2.18.5 Exporting data ................................................................................................................................ 52


3.2.18.6 Creating a report on the maximum and minimum channel values ................................................ 52
3.2.19 Print functions ..................................................................................................................................... 54
3.2.20 Advanced options ............................................................................................................................... 56
3.2.20.1 Trimming a session ........................................................................................................................ 57
3.2.20.2 Export functions ............................................................................................................................. 58
3.2.20.3 Converting an sxr file ..................................................................................................................... 58
4 THE DATA MANAGER MAIN WINDOWS ............................................................................................ 59
5 THE “Download Data” MANAGER ........................................................................................................ 60
5.1 The Data Storage Settings Area ........................................................................................................... 61
5.2 Command area for connected devices.................................................................................................. 62
5.2.1 Downloading recorded data (manual mode) ...................................................................................... 62
5.2.2 Erasing the recorded data from data logger ....................................................................................... 64
5.3 Tools menu ............................................................................................................................................ 65
5.3.1 “Convert”: the data format converter................................................................................................... 65
5.3.2 The software Options .......................................................................................................................... 66
5.3.2.1 “Download File” settings ................................................................................................................ 66
5.3.2.2 “COM Options”: disabling the communication serial ports ............................................................ 67
5.3.2.3 “General Options”: set the software language ............................................................................... 67
6 THE “Config Datalogger” MANAGER ................................................................................................... 68
6.1 Menu bar ............................................................................................................................................... 69
6.1.1 File menu ............................................................................................................................................ 69
6.1.2 Menù Setup ......................................................................................................................................... 69
6.1.3 Watch menu ........................................................................................................................................ 69
6.1.4 Device menu ....................................................................................................................................... 70
6.2 Horizontal icons bar ............................................................................................................................... 71
6.3 Vertical icons bar ................................................................................................................................... 72
6.4 Setting up data logger ........................................................................................................................... 73
6.5 WATCH ................................................................................................................................................. 74
6.5.1 Start and stop “WATCH”: real time channel visualization ................................................................... 74
6.5.2 “WATCH” channel calibration ............................................................................................................. 77
6.5.3 Setting channel zero in “WATCH” ....................................................................................................... 78
6.5.4 Setting channel offset in “WATCH” ..................................................................................................... 79
6.5.5 WATCH: Quick search ........................................................................................................................ 79
6.5.6 WATCH: channel filtering function ...................................................................................................... 79

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1 BEFORE STARTING
Please read carefully following chapters before running DATA MANAGER software.

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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)

1.1 INSTALLING SOFTWARE

1.1.1 System Requirements


Hardware:

 Processor: Intel Pentium IV o AMD 2GHz or higher – 32/64 bit

 RAM: 1GB (minimum size)

 Ethernet Card: 10/100 Mbps (or higher)

 Communication Port: USB 2.0

Software:

 Operative System: Microsoft Windows© XP (preferred) , Windows© Vista, Windows© 7

1.1.2 Installing software on Microsoft Windows©

In order to install WinTAX4 for GET software proceed as follows:

 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.

DON’T TRY TO INSTALL THE FREEWARE VERSION OF DATA MANAGER IF THE


PAYMENT LICENSE IS ALREADY INSTALLED.
CONTACT US FOR THE UPGRADES OF PAYMENT VERSION OF DATA MANAGER
(SEND AN E-MAIL TO: [email protected])

 Follow the guided procedure to finish the installation.

PLEASE NOTE: fit the HASP USB key (the hardware license) in the USB port before start the WINTAX
setup.

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2 THE SOFTWARE COMPONENTS

The components of DATA MANAGER are:


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 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 DATA MANAGER: THE ANALYSIS SOFTWARE

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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

Click on the software icon to run WinTAX4:

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3.2 MX2 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.

3.2.1 Main window

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.

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3.2.2 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

ASSE X LINEAR MAP

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

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TAB 2: SUSPENSION
CHANNELS

TAB 3: SPEED AND


ACCELERATION
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 analysis window is also composed of the following elements:


• Y axis: this shows the scale and the name of each channel displayed, using the same colour as the
graph.
• X axis: this shows the scale of the time or the distances (according to the settings).
• Lap bar: this is composed of numbered rectangles, indicating the number of laps available, relative to the
selected sessions. The coloured rectangles indicate the part of the session displayed in the analysis
window. Each lap added to the analysis window has a rectangle of the same colour on the lap bar.
• Linear map (can be viewed at the bottom of the analysis window, under the x scale): if segments have
been associated with the course of the selected session, the linear map displays the sequence of the
segments relative to the area displayed in the analysis window. Each segment is displayed with the
corresponding colour and name. The linear map can be activated/deactivated using the “M” button or
from the analysis window context menu.
• Finish lines: these are represented with white numbered vertical lines and are only displayed if they have
been inserted in the course in use.
• Split times: these are represented by white vertical broken lines. They are only displayed if the course in
use contains split points and only if they have been enabled in the program options window.

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3.2.3 Main toolbar

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 toolbar is composed as follows:

A: displays the previous lap


B: displays the next lap
C: sets the manual/automatic alignment mode (useful when comparing several laps)
D: selects the X axis display scale
E: zoom in analysis window
F: zoom out analysis window
G: reset zoom on selected lap
H: zoom of the selected area or report of the maximum and minimum channel values of the selected area
I: sets the lap trajectory comparison mode (trajectory analysis mode)
L: enlarges the track loaded in the project
M: reduces the track loaded in the project
N: resets zoom 1:1 on the course
O: ruler tool (useful for performing measurements in the course window)
P: options window (useful for configuring the MX2 options)

3.2.4 Navigation bar

The default position of the navigation bar is on the left-hand side of the program window.

The navigation bar is composed as follows:

A: displays the browser window


B: displays the channel window
C: displays the report window
D: displays the course library
E: opens the Gate Setup Manager
F: opens the Gate Download Manager

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3.2.5 Overview window (overview bar)
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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

LAP CORRECTLY DISPLAYED IN THE ANALYSIS WINDOW

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.

3.2.6 Course window (Track Bar)


The default position of the course window is in the bottom right-hand corner of the program window. In this
area, the image of the course associated with the session in use is displayed.

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 MX2 is in measurement mode, a circle-shaped indicator with the colour of the lap selected will appear
automatically. This indicator is always found in the position corresponding to the position of the analysis
window cursor; by moving the cursor therefore, the position indicator will move to the corresponding position
on the course.

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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

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3.2.7 Creating and managing projects
The MX2 software uses project files to manage the set of data and settings used. The session loaded, the
channels used and the display and track settings are specified in these files.
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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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3.2.8 Opening the sessions
Once a new project has been created or an existing project opened, it is possible to add laps by selecting the
sessions to be used.

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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.

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When a session is selected, the laps available are listed in the control on the right, while in the bottom left-
hand corner, a preview of the course to which the session refers is displayed. In the list of the available laps,
the lap number, corresponding time and any notes are present for each heading. The fastest lap of the
session is shown in red.
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PLEASE NOTE: if no course are applied at the session will be display only lap 0

LAP SELECTION CHECK


BOX

BEST LAP IN SESSION

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

“CREATE NEW TRACK”


BUTTON

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For each heading, the list containing all the laps added to the project summarises the information regarding
the lap itself and the corresponding session, in order to identify all the laps listed with precision and speed.

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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

LAP CURRENTLY DISPLAYED IN THE ANALYSIS WINDOW

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3.2.9 Displaying the channels

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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The bottom of the window, on the other hand, offers a list of available channels for the session selected.

PROGRESSIVE N° AND VISIBLE FEATURE SCALE FEATURE


CHANNEL NAME CHECKBOX CHECKBOX

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CHANNEL SAMPLING
OVER FEATURE
FREQUENCY COLUMN
CHECKBOX

COLOUR FEATURE MIN AND MAX COLUMNS


COLUMN

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.

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3.2.9.1 Ordering by name or by number
By clicking on the column showing the number or name of the channel, the list is automatically ordered by
number or name respectively. As the default setting, the list has ordering by number, nevertheless ordering
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by name may be useful if many channels are available for the session in use.

CHANNEL N° COLUMN CHANNEL NAME


COLUMN

3.2.9.2 Quick search

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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3.2.9.3 Channel display filter
The controls next to the Quick Search control allow the user to filter the channels based on their type. By
selecting one or more headings from those available (Digital, Analog, Sys, Gps, Can, Math), the list is

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updated automatically, leaving only those channels belonging to the categories specified visible.
CH. FILTERS

3.2.9.4 Creating a new tab


The next control, the Add Tab button, allows the user to add a new tab to the analysis window. The creation
of a tab may be useful if the user wishes to organise the channels to be displayed into distinct spaces.

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.

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3.2.10 Operations on the channels
This paragraph describes the functions available in the channels window.
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3.2.10.1 Lock and Autoscale functions


By selecting the Autoscale check box, the software automatically regulates the vertical dimension of the
channel graph. As the default option, the autoscale is activated automatically when the channel is set to
visible.

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.

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3.2.10.2 Setting reference 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

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3.2.10.3 Applying a filter
The Filter function (third to last column in the channels window) allows the user to apply a filter to the
channel under exam in order to aid reading in the event of disturbances to the acquired signal, for example.
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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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Once the OK button has been pressed, a channel with the name of the original channel is created and the
ending _f is added. The new channel will be visible in the analysis window if the original channel was visible.
If this was not the case, it must be selected manually.

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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).

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 Calibration Type: allows you to choose the type of calibration to use in the channel selected: A list of
types of calibration appears when you click on the button with the left button of the mouse button.
Make the choice based on the type of channel you are working on: e.g. for potentiometer sensors
choose Linear. Refer also to datalogger and/or sensor user manuals to find the proper channel
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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.

3.2.10.5 Applying an offset


You can use the offset the button to specify a value to be added or subtracted to the value read from the
selected channel. Use positive values to subtract the offset from the channel and negative values to add
offset, confirm the data entered with the OK button.

3.2.10.6 Mathematical channels

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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3.2.11 Creating a mathematical channel

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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.

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Double-clicking on one of the elements in the list, on the other hand, updates the formula box, inserting the
element selected at the end.

UNIT OF MEAS. OF DECIMAL PLACES OF


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NAME OF THE MATH. THE MATH. CHANNEL THE MATH. CHANNEL


CHANNEL

OPERATORS OF THE SELECTION OF THE DESCRIPTION OF THE


MATH CHANNEL OPERATORS OF THE OPERATORS OF THE
MATH. CHANNEL MATH. CHANNEL

Finally, on clicking on OK, the newly-created mathematical channel is added to the list in the channels
window.

3.2.11.1 Modifying and deleting a mathematical channel


By double-clicking on the mathematical channels created with the method referred to previously, the
mathematical channel creation window is opened from which it is possible to modify the setting for the
channel selected. Once the necessary changes have been made, click on OK to save them and return to the
channel window.
In order to delete a mathematical channel, simply select it from the channels window and press Del on the
keyboard.

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3.2.12 Visualization modes

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.

3.2.12.1 Position mode

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

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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.

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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.

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3.2.14 Alignment to a GPS point

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.

ALIGN TO GPS CONTEXT MENU ANALYSIS WINDOW


POSITION IN MEASURE. MODE

3.2.14.1 Resetting the alignments


The last heading in the context menu of the analysis window, Reset alignments, allows the user to erase all
the alignments introduced previously, in order to reset each graph to its original position.

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3.2.15 Positioning and moving 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.

3.2.15.1 Cursor values (values table)


Entering in measurement mode, a table displaying the values of the graphs in the intersection position with
the cursor appears on the right-hand side of the screen.

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.

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If more than one lap is being compared the channels will be grouped by name and will be displayed with the
colour of the lap to which they correspond.
The channel which is being measured is indicated with a box with a white background: it is possible to move
observation between the channels in use using the up and down arrows on the keyboard, or by left-clicking
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the value of the channel to be chosen.


In order to resize the values table, position the mouse pointer on the left-hand edge of the table, click using
the left-hand mouse button and drag it to the left or to the right (according to the dimensions required).

3.2.15.2 Reference cursor


The reference cursor is an additional cursor which is used as a reference for displaying the data between
two cursors.
The reference cursor is represented by a red vertical line and can be activated in three different ways:
 By pressing the shift key on the keyboard and by clicking on any point of the analysis window .
 Pressing R on the keyboard, the reference cursor appears in the position of the mouse pointer.
Pressing R on the keyboard again hides the reference cursor.
 By selecting the heading show/hide second cursor from the context menu in the analysis window.
Repeating the operation hides the reference cursor.

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.

SELECTED POSITION CHANNEL VALUE ON


CHANNEL CURSOR REFERENCE CURSOR
DISTANCE
REFERENCE CHANNEL VALUE
CURSOR TIME ON POSITION
CURSOR

CHANNEL
POSITION VALUES
CURSOR TIME ABSOLUTE DIFF.
DISTANCE DIFF.
REFERENCE
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.

3.2.16.1 Moving between session laps


Once the lap has been selected in the browser bar, it is added to the project. It is possible to move between
the laps of the corresponding session by simply using the left and right arrows on the toolbar.

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.

3.2.16.2 Selecting the loaded laps

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.

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3.2.16.3 Comparing the laps
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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.

3.2.16.4 Zoom on the analysis window

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.

There are different methods for performing a zoom:

• Using the zoom in and zoom out buttons present on the toolbar ( )

• Using the mouse scrolling function

• With the + and – keys on the numerical keypad on the keyboard

• 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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When the mouse button is released, a context menu appears from which it is possible to choose the heading
Zoom, which allows the selected area to be enlarged, or choose the heading MaxMin, which generates a
window with the maximum and minimum values of all the channels in the selected area.

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AREA ZOOM BUTTON

CONTEXT MENU

3.2.16.5 Setting the X axis


It is possible to set the X axis of the analysis window in time or position mode. In the first case, the unit of
measurement will be seconds, while in the second case the unit of measurement will be metres. To set the X
axis, select the Graph management button on the toolbar, choose the option required then press OK to
make the changes required.

GRAPH MANAGEMENT
BUTTON

X AXIS UNIT OF
MEASURE. SELECTION
MENU

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3.2.16.6 Locking the visualization scale between tabs
In the analysis window, the use of the zoom functions on the graphs has no effect on the zoom of the graphs
present in different tabs from the one selected. It is nevertheless possible to connect the zoom of all the tabs
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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.

3.2.16.7 Changing the visualization settings


In order to access the visualization settings control window, click on the designated button on the toolbar or
click on the heading Settings… from the Options menu.

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There are 2 tabs in the dialog window which appears: the first, Analysis options, allows the user to set the
following controls:

• 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.

3.2.16.8 Course window


The default position of the course window is in the bottom right-hand corner of the program window. In this
area, the image of the course associated with the session in use is displayed.

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.

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When the function is not activated, all the trajectories of the loaded session are superimposed on each other.
In order to display the difference between the laps correctly, it may be necessary to zoom in on the course
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window.

TRACK BAR
WITH
TRAJECTORY
COMPARISON
BETWEEN 2
LAPS

3.2.16.9 Zoom on the course window

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

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3.2.16.10 Ruler tool

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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.

RULER TOOL BUTTON

POINT TO POINT
MEASUREMENT IN
METRES

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3.2.17 Track library
The track library contains the list of all the courses available. When it is accessed the user can operate on
these courses, setting the finish lines and the points where the split times are measured, dividing the path
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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.

3.2.17.1 Selecting the courses


Select the course required by left-clicking on the relative name (search through the Tracks Present list). The
course is selected and the corresponding image is displayed automatically on the left-hand side of the
window.
Once a course has been selected, it is possible to operate on it and save any changes made, without
necessarily having to apply the course to the sessions in use.

3.2.17.2 Applying the course to the loaded sessions


After loading one or more session into the project, it may be necessary to change the track assigned by
default, in order to use a course with a different layout of the finish line and the points where split times are
measured, for example. In order to assign a new course to the session in use, it is necessary to select it from
the track list, then press Apply to apply the choice made, Once the window has been closed with the Close
button, all the open sessions will use the new course.

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3.2.17.3 Creating, deleting and copying the courses

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.

3.2.17.4 Setting the finish line


As a session may be divided into laps, it is necessary for the associated track to have a finish line, In order to
set a finish line on a previously selected track, click on the first control at the top of the track library. From this
control, it is possible to select which element to add or modify in the graphic representation of the course
below.

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

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already positioned and the user wishes to change its position slightly, position the mouse pointer on the
corresponding dash and drag the ends until reaching the desired position.
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COURSE ZOOM BUTTONS

FINISH LINE (FL)

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

FINISH LINE ERASED

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3.2.17.5 Setting the split points

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).

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3.2.17.6 Setting the segments

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.

“RIGHT CURVE” AND “LEFT CURVE”


BUTTONS

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

SEGMENT NAME OK BUTTON


BOX

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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3.2.17.7 Rotating and zooming in on the selected course
In order to insert the finish line and split points precisely, position them on the course, then use the Zoom in
button to enlarge the corresponding part of the track.

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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).

3.2.17.8 Saving the course


When modifying the settings for a course, for example inserting segments or moving the finish line, it is
important to press the save button, in order to memorise the new settings.

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.

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3.2.18 Report window

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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3.2.18.1 Creating a new report
In order to create a new report, simply right-click on the Report window and select the heading Report
management. The window for creating a new report is then displayed.

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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.

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3.2.18.2 Updating an existing report

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.

3.2.18.3 Best split times and ideal lap


Creating a report using the Lap time channel, the report window gives an indication of the best split times for
each sector or segment, according to the type of report created. The best split times for the session can be
recognised as they are displayed in blue.

FASTEST LAP TIME


IN THE SESSION

SLOWEST LAP
TIME IN THE
SESSION BEST SPLIT TIMES IN
THE SESSION

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If the report is created on more than one session, the best split times referring to the individual session are
displayed in light blue while the overall best split times (of all the sessions displayed in the report) are
displayed in blue.

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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.

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3.2.18.4 Saving and loading a report

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.

3.2.18.5 Exporting data

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.

3.2.18.6 Creating a report on the maximum and minimum channel values

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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Click on the starting point of the desired interval in the analysis window and then, holding down the left-hand
button, drag the mouse to the final point of the interval to use and release the left-hand button. The context
menu appears as shown below:

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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.

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3.2.19 Print functions

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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In the first tab on the window, Print configuration, it is possible to select a title which will be shown on each
of the printed sheets. In the subsequent tabs (Analysis, Tracks, Report) on the other hand, it is possible to
specify the elements to print and a subtitle relative to each of the elements. In order to add an element to be
printed, select it from the list on the left (by clicking over it with the left-hand mouse button) and press the >>

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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

ADD/DELETE ELEMENTS TO PRINT BUTTONS

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.

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The print preview can also be reached through the heading Print preview from the File menu. The heading
Print… from the same menu brings up the print window.
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3.2.20 Advanced options

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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3.2.20.1 Trimming a session
If the user wishes to copy a part of the session in use and save it on a new session file, it is necessary to use
the Trim session function.

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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.

INTERVAL OF TIME SELECTION


BOX

INTERVAL OF LAPS SELECTION


BOX

START TRIM SESSION BUTTON

The saved file can be analysed again by opening the session which has just been generated.

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3.2.20.2 Export functions
The data displayed in the form of graphs in the analysis window can be exported to a Txt or Xml file. Clicking
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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.

3.2.20.3 Converting an sxr file

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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4 THE DATA MANAGER MAIN WINDOWS

The Data Manager main window is displayed by clicking on program icon .

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Download Data:
data manager
software

Config Datalogger:
GET data loggers
configuration
manager

 Download Data: it manages and stores the data inside the PC

 Config Datalogger: it is the configuration tool for supported WinTAX4 GET data loggers.

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5 THE “Download Data” MANAGER
The Download Data main window is displayed on picture below:
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 A: Data storage settings

 B: Command area for connected devices

 C: Tools menù

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5.1 The Data Storage Settings Area

The Data Storage Settings sets the archiviation folders for downloaded datas.

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The storage path is based on following structure:

“Base directory” \ “Track” \ “Session” \ “Vehicle Name” \ “Run_name”

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.

The picture below show the Data Storage Settings Area:

Base directory selection button


Base directory

Track

Session

Run name Test

For example the storage path of picture above will be:

c:\WinTAXWorkspace\ Track \ Session \ Car \ Run_XXX_Test

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.

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5.2 Command area for connected devices
The command area for connected devices features are:
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 Choose and download the data onto the PC

 Delete the data files from datalogger memory

 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.

5.2.1 Downloading recorded data (manual mode)


Please follows the instructions below (manual downloading procedure for M40 data loggers):

• 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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• Click on to the cross at the left of the device name in order to see stored sessions’ (Run) list

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• Select the needed session with left click(blue background).

• Click on Download File and wait until the end of operation.

• 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.

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5.2.2 Erasing the recorded data from data logger

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 Tools menu
The Tools menu contains the options settings of Data Manager software.

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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.

Type of file selection list

 Click on Open to start the conversion process: the output file will be saved in archiviation path set in
Download Data.

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5.3.2 The software Options
The Options menu is displayed on picture below:
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User can access to the options simply by clicking on the items on the left side.

5.3.2.1 “Download File” settings


Click on Download File item: the following settings window will be displayed:

Download File

Download File
Options

The available options are:

 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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5.3.2.2 “COM Options”: disabling the communication serial ports
Click on COM Options item: the following settings window will be displayed:

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COM Options

COM Options
settings

The available options are:

 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.

5.3.2.3 “General Options”: set the software language


Click on General Options item: the following settings window will be displayed:

The available options are:

Select language: set the language of Download Data and Config Dalalogger softwares (a software restart
is required).

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6 THE “Config Datalogger” MANAGER
The Config Datalogger main window is displayed on picture below:
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A
B

D
C

The components of Config Datalogger are:

 A: menu bar

 B: horizontal icons bar

 C: vertical icons bar

 D: Data logger setup area

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.

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6.1 Menu bar

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.

 Import Sxraw: extract a setup file from an .sxraw session.

 Export Sxraw: convert a setup file (obtained by Import Sxraw function) to


a .sxraw file. In this way the user can edit the channel calibration in order
to post-calibrate the acquired datas.

 Close : stop the Config Datalogger software.

6.1.2 Menù Setup


Following are the Setup menu items:

 Send Setup to Device... : send the setup to the connected data logger.

 Send time : synchronize the data logger clock to the PC clock.

 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 Disk... : open a setup file stored in the PC.

 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.

 Calibrate Channel : open the calibration window of selected channel.

 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).

6.1.3 Watch menu


Following are the Watch menu items:

 Start/Stop Watch : run or stop the real-time monitoring when the


Watch window is a displayed.

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6.1.4 Device menu
Following are the Device menu items:
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 Send Configuration : send a configuration file (.cfg format)


to the data logger. This feature is supported only to MD3
dash family.

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6.2 Horizontal icons bar
The horizontal icons bar is represented in picture below:

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The available features are :

Open From Disk... : open a setup file stored in the PC.

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.

Send time : synchronize the data logger clock to the PC clock.

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.

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6.3 Vertical icons bar
The vetical icons bar is represented in picture below:
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The available features are :

Setup Editor: show the editor setup window when, for example, Watch function is running.

Watch: run the Watch window

MD3 Manager: run the dash configuration software for MD3 data logger.

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6.4 Setting up data logger
In order to setting up own data logger refer to device user guide.

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6.5 WATCH
With WATCH, in Setup Manager you can:
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• Read live sensors values


• Calibrate sensors
• Set 0 (really useful in cases, as suspension potentiometer, when the value can be positive or negative)
• Set offset

Using WATCH it is compulsory to switch on and connect a data logger to PC.

6.5.1 Start and stop “WATCH”: real time channel visualization


This procedure shows visualization of two analogue channels: operations are the same for all of M40
parameters.

Start WATCH as described:

• Download the device’s setup in to the PC by clicking the icon or clicking Open from Device in Setup
menu.

“Open From Device”


ICONS

• Once the job is done, a message will appear and you will see the setup in Setup Manager.

• Click on WATCH icon to see channels list visualization

“WATCH” ICON

• If we wish to read live AD1 and VBAT channels, we select boxes in Watch column

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• 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.

ICONA “ Avvia Watch”

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• In order to freeze WATCH, click again Active Watch, or select Stop Watch in Watch menu
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“Active Watch” ICON

NOTE: the value, visualized in WATCH, is given by channel calibration.

WARNING: to get back to Setup Manager window, click on the icon on the left of the WATCH window

“Setup Manager” ICON

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6.5.2 “WATCH” channel calibration
Calibration is necessary to convert signals from sensors to comprehensible data.
This operation can be done during the channel creation (read previous chapters) or in 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).

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6.5.3 Setting channel zero in “WATCH”

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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6.5.4 Setting channel offset in “WATCH”
Sometimes it is needed to add or remove a defined value from a sensor reading (wrong “zero” of a
suspension potentiometer).

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To set this we will use the Offset button:

Set the value in dialogue box:

Use positive values to subtract the offset to the channel and use negative values to add; press OK to
confirm.

6.5.5 WATCH: Quick search


The item Quick search found in the main toolbar of the Watch dialog box, allows you to do a quick search of
channels available in the lower part of the dialog box. When you enter the whole or partial name of a channel
in the appropriate field, the list below is updated showing only channels with the name included in the text
entered.

6.5.6 WATCH: channel filtering function


The next part of the toolbar of the Watch dialog box, allows you to filter the channels shown according to
their type.
If you click on the items Digital, Analog, System, Gaps, Can, Math, the underlying list of channels will show
only the type specified.

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