Aim GPS05 Module User manual

GPS05 Module
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GPS05 Module
User manual
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GPS05 Module further expands the already great potentialities of AIM highly
innovative and flexible instruments.
We suggest to periodically check on www.aim-sportline.com new releases of
software and/or firmware for GPS05 Module or for the loggers it can be connected to.
Before connecting GPS05 Module to any AIM logger please make sure the firmware
has been updated.
This user manual is to be considered as an integration of the single loggers user
ones so, please refer always to them for any information concerning subjects not
expressly developed in this manual.
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INDEX
1 – GPS05 Module .................................................................................................... 3
1.1 – Part numbers............................................................................................................................ 3
2 – GPS05 Module and MXL..................................................................................... 4
2.1 – Connection and Power............................................................................................................ 4
2.2 – Connection with additional peripherals................................................................................. 5
2.3 – Installation on the vehicle....................................................................................................... 6
2.4 – Configuration Wizard............................................................................................................... 7
2.5 – GPS Laptimer ........................................................................................................................... 7
2.5.1 – Preliminary operation.......................................................................................................... 7
2.5.2 – How to set GPS beacons.................................................................................................... 8
2.5.3 – Additional functions............................................................................................................. 9
2.6 – Data Visualisation.................................................................................................................... 9
2.7 – Data download.......................................................................................................................... 9
3 – GPS05 Module and EVO3................................................................................. 10
3.1 – Connections and Power........................................................................................................ 10
3.2 – Installation on the vehicle..................................................................................................... 10
3.3 – Configuration Wizard............................................................................................................. 10
3.4 – Data download........................................................................................................................ 10
4 – GPS05 Module and MyChron4......................................................................... 11
4.1 – Connection and power .......................................................................................................... 11
4.1.1 – Connection with internal power ........................................................................................ 11
4.1.2 – Connection with external power (recommended)............................................................. 12
4.1.3 – Connection on MyChron4 eBox with AIM Data Hub and external power......................... 13
4.2 – Installation on the vehicle..................................................................................................... 14
4.3 – Configuration Wizard............................................................................................................. 14
4.4 – The GPS Lap timer................................................................................................................. 15
4.4.1 – Preliminary operations...................................................................................................... 15
4.4.2 – Setting GPS Laptimer....................................................................................................... 16
4.4.3 – Additional features and equivalent circuits management................................................. 17
4.4.4 – Troubleshooting................................................................................................................ 19
4.5 – MyChron4: Data visualisation............................................................................................... 20
4.5.1 – Data visualisation while recording.................................................................................... 20
4.5.2 – Data visualization during data recall................................................................................. 20
4.6 – MyChron4 Data key for data download................................................................................ 20
5 – GPS Manager software..................................................................................... 21
5.1 – Typical use of GPS Manager................................................................................................. 21
6 – GPS05 Module data analysis........................................................................... 22
6.1 – Settings GPS channels graphic view................................................................................... 24
6.1.1 – Colour channel list............................................................................................................ 24
6.1.2 – Bands values.................................................................................................................... 24
6.2 – Race Studio Analysis software – Other functions.............................................................. 27
Appendix – Pinout.................................................................................................. 31
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GPS05 Module
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01 – GPS05 Module
The newest GPS05 Module is faster in satellite signal acquisition and more reliable in
adverse situations: it includes in a single unit both receiver and antenna, making
installation even easier.
Lightweight and waterproof, GPS05 Module is connectable to AIM loggers via CAN
cable.
The new GPS05 Module takes a new GPS Manager release, which allows to set
track start/finish lines and splits.
71.1 – Part numbers
GPS05 Module part numbers are:
•GPS05 Module with antenna cable length 130 cm:X40GPS5B130
•GPS05 Module with antenna cable length 400 cm: X40GPS5B400
•GPS05 with antenna 130 cm+Data Hub (kart only) X40GPS5BK130
GPS Module extension cables part numbers are:
•extension cable length 50 cm: V02552690
•extension cable length 100 cm V02552700
•extension cable length 150 cm: V02552710
•extension cable length 200 cm: V02552720
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12 – GPS05 Module and MXL
GPS05 Module can be connected to all MXL Models.
Warning: connect GPS05 Module to MXL OFF
82.1 – Connection and Power
The figure above shows a CAN network made of MXL Pista and GPS05 Module.
To connect MXL Pista to GPS05 Module use the 5 pins connector mounted on the
logger back side as shown below.
To connect MXL Pro connect GPS05 Module to the CAN cable labelled EXP
(expansion) of the logger wiring.
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202.2 – Connection with additional peripherals
The figure above shows a CAN network of LCU-ONE and GPS05 Module.
Peripherals can be connected to Data Hub using one of the 4 CAN inputs.
The CAN network can be further increased using the same logic.
To connect MXL Pista to GPS05 Module use the 5 pins connector mounted on the
logger back side as shown below.
To connect MXL Pro connect GPS05 Module to the CAN cable labelled EXP
(expansion) of the logger wiring.
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212.3 – Installation on the vehicle
For a proper working of GPS05 Module, please pay attention while installing it on the
vehicle.
Install GPS05 Module far from heat sources and let the antenna cable pass as far as
possible from electromagnetic sources like coil or alternator.
Please use the proper hole to fix GPS05 Module to a bracket steady on the chassis.
In case of car installations, please place the antenna on the roof of the car so that the
magnet on the bottom of the antenna can fix strongly to the metal plate.
In case of bike installations, please place the antenna on the tail of the bike, where
the surface is flat and looking upwards.
Install GPS05 Module near to the biker seat so that CAN cable (less sensitive to
electromagnetic radiations) and not GPS antenna cable, passes near to the engine.
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222.4 – Configuration Wizard
No system configuration is needed. The systems self-configures at start up.
It is suggested to switch on the system a few minutes before entering the track.
92.5 – GPS Laptimer
GPS05 Module is now available with a new and very useful feature: lap timing.
It allows to show and record lap/split times without installing any beacon receiver nor
transmitters. It is only sufficient a GPS05 Module with firmware version 35.13 or later
connected to an MXL with firmware version 14.86.22 or later.
The first operation to be done is GPS beacons setting for the complete lap and for
the splits. This allows the module to capture lap/split times.
WARNING: this operation is to be performed the first time and once only for
each track. Next time the track is automatically recognized by the logger.
282.5.1 – Preliminary operation
GPS Lap timer can detect both lap and split times but, being an external expansion
that works as a slave device, its detection mode with or without splits depends on the
configuration of its master logger, in this case MXL. This means splits have to be set
via software in “Lap” box of Race Studio 2 “System configuration” window (accepted
values are between 1 and 6). MXL visualization mode is to be set as well as and then
configuration has to been transmitted to the logger. Here below is shown how to set
these parameters.
Please refer to Race Studio Configuration user manual for further information about
the system configuration.
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362.5.2 – How to set GPS beacons
Here follow the steps to set start/finish line and splits position of GPS05 Module:
•ensure GPS05 Module is correctly connected to MXL
•press “MENU” button on MXL keyboard.
•the system shows a menu with backlight and GPS options
•select “Set GPS beacon” using “>>/<<” buttons
•press “OK” button
MXL asks to set start/finish line
Reach the point to be considered as start/finish line and press “OK” button
Start/finish line position is saved.
Once start/finish line is set, if the system is configured to capture splits, the page
shown below appears; reach the point of the track to be considered as split and
press “OK” button.
Once the configuration is over, the system shows start page and can record times.
“GOOD TRK”, circled in the figure below, confirms that the track has been recognised
lap and split times can be recorded.
To cancel the proceeding switch MXL off and then on again.
Warning: in case of low signal the system could ask again for beacon settings.
It is moreover recommended not to set lap or split markers under bridges or
near to obstacles.
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372.5.3 – Additional functions
GPS05 Module can record up to 50 track configurations with up to 5 splits for each
track. Once the number of 50 tracks reached it is necessary to download data on a
PC to manage more tracks. Once saved, the circuit is automatically recognised when
entering that track with that GPS05 Module connected to MXL.
WARNING: MXL with GPS Lap timer manages signals coming from an optical
receiver too. It is suggested to disconnect the traditional infrared receiver from MXL
to avoid risk of lap times duplications.
102.6 – Data Visualisation
•Buttons to scroll channels and satellite status
•Number of received satellites
•GPS Status:
oSEARCH = searching for satellites
oWEAK = signal is weak;
oGOOD = reception is ok
Note: “Channels” and “Satellite status” pages are scrolled using “<<” and “>>”
buttons only if MXL bottom static string is disabled. Pay attention while configuring
MXL. For further information refer to Race Studio Configuration user manual.
112.7 – Data download
Software and data download mode are the same of MXL.
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GPS05 Module
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23 – GPS05 Module and EVO3
It is possible to connect GPS05 Moudle to EVO3 Pro/Pista.
Warning: connect GPS05 Moudle to EVO3 OFF
123.1 – Connections and Power
To connect GPS05 Module to EVO3 connect the logger to CAN cable labelled as
EXP (Expansion). In case more CAN peripherals have to be connected, refer to the
related paragraph of the previous chapter.
133.2 – Installation on the vehicle
GPS05 Module installation on the vehicle with EVO3 is the same as MXL one. For a
proper working of GPS05 Module, pay attention while installing it on the vehicle.
Refer to the same paragraph in “GPS05 Module and MXL” chapter for further
information.
143.3 – Configuration Wizard
No system configuration is needed. The systems self-configures at start up.
It is suggested to switch on the system a few moments before entering the track.
153.4 – Data download
Software and data download mode are the same of EVO3.
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34 – GPS05 Module and MyChron4
Il is possible to connect GPS05 Module to MyChron4.
Warning: connect GPS05 MOudle to MyChron4 OFF.
164.1 – Connection and power
GPS05 Module can be connected with MyChron4 in different ways and with different
peripherals.
294.1.1 – Connection with internal power
The figure above shows a CAN network powered by MyChron4 internal batteries:
this powering reduces network autonomy, valuable in around two hours recording
time.
To connect GPS05 Module to MyChron4 use the 5 pins back connector labelled as
EXP shown here below.
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384.1.2 – Connection with external power (recommended)
The figure below shows a CAN network where GPS05 Module and MyChron4 are
externally powered (assuming a 12 volts battery is available on TAG kart).
To connect GPS05 Module to MyChron4 use the 5 pins back connector labelled as
EXP shown here below.
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394.1.3 – Connection on MyChron4 eBox with AIM Data Hub and external power
In the figure below, eBox is connected to MyChron4 and interfaces directly with
GPS05 Module.
The all network is externally powered. It is recommended to leave MyChron4 and
eBox internal batteries at their place.
To connect GPS05 Module to MyChron4 use the 5 pins back connector labelled as
EXP shown here below.
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234.2 – Installation on the vehicle
For GPS05 Module to work properly, pay attention while installing it on the vehicle.
The GPS antenna has to be parallel to the ground to have a wider angle of view to
the sky and to receive the maximum number of satellites correctly connected to the
system: we would suggest to install it on the front number plate (see the photo below).
The number plate is made in plastic and the magnet cannot keep the module steady.
For the optimum installation we would suggest to use a strip of Dual Lock – Velcro ®.
The GPS05 Module cable should pass on the kart front fairing as shown below.
244.3 – Configuration Wizard
No system configuration is needed. The system self-configures at start up.
It is suggested to switch on the system a few minutes before entering the track.
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254.4 – The GPS Lap timer
This new feature allows the user to get lap and split times without using beacon
transmitters nor optical/magnetic receiver. All is needed is a GPS05 Module
connected to MyChron4/MyChron4 2T with 31.57.06 (or later) firmware version
installed.
304.4.1 – Preliminary operations
Before starting GPS setting, two preliminary operations are required.
First of all check and set the correct number of lap marker, start/finish line and splits,
in MyChron4 configuration. The maximum number of lap marker allowed is 5 (4
splits + start/finish line). For further information on this subject refer to the logger user
manual.
The second preliminary operation is to set lap type in MyChron4 configuration. Here
below the two available options are shown.
Selecting “GPS Laptimer” it is possible to leave the optical/magnetic receiver
connected and the system will automatically disable it when GPS05 Module with lap
timer function is connected.
If – for any reason – GPS05 Module is disconnected from the logger, the system will
automatically switch to “Type: magnetic/Optical”.
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404.4.2 – Setting GPS Laptimer
Once MyChron4 is correctly configured it is necessary to go on the track to set lap
and split positions giving correct instructions to the GPS05 Module.
This allows it to get beacons.
Warning: this operation is required the first time entering the track and only
once for each track.
To set lap/splits position switch MyChron4 on and press ON/View button until “G.P.S.
Data” page - shown below - appears:
Note: it may occur that at first the page shows “Initializing” in spite of “OK to begin
settings”; just wait a few moments and the correct message appears.
To correctly set lap and split positions it is suggested to run the first track lap more
slowly so to have enough time to enter the desired points of the track.
Press OK button to begin settings (or VIEW button to exit).
If the logger is configured not to sample split times this window appears:
To set Start/Finish line press OK button once reached the desired position on the
track and Start/finish line position is saved (press VIEW button to exit).
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If the logger is configured to record split times, their position is required by the
system as shown below.
Many windows like these shown above will appear as many splits have been set.
Once reached the desired split position confirm pressing OK button (press VIEW
button to exit).
Once the configuration is over, the screen here below appears and the system is
ready to acquire lap/split times.
Press “VIEW” button to exit setup or “OK” to restart settings.
Warning: do not set lap split markers under bridges or near to obstacles.
314.4.3 – Additional features and equivalent circuits management
GPS05 Module can record up to 50 track configurations with up to 5 splits for each
track. Once the number of 50 tracks reached it is necessary to download data on a
PC to manage more tracks. Once saved, the circuit will be automatically recognised
when entering that track with MyChron4 connected to that GPS05 Module.
“Track Ok!” message on the central part of the display means that the track has been
recognized and the system is ready to get GPS lap and split times.
In case GPS05 Module detects more stored track within a radius of 5 km, MyChron4
display shows this page:
It informs that there are more tracks available and that it is possible to select the
desired one.
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Pressing “>>/OFF” button this window appears:
Use MENU/>> and “<</OFF” buttons to scroll the list and “MEM/OK” button to select
a track. The system informs that the track has been selected with the symbol “►►”
as shown here below.
In case no choice is made the logger automatically selects the track as follows:
•in case of two physically different tracks the system needs one complete
track lap to correctly identify the track: sampled data will thereby be valid
starting from the second complete track lap;
•in case of more settings of the same track the Module chooses the last
one stored; the system needs two complete laps to verify the existence of
more settings of the same track and distinguish the correct one; sampled
data will thereby be valid starting from the third complete track lap.
Once a test session is over, it is possible to verify the automatic choice made by the
system entering “Track visualisation” page: press several times “>>/OFF” button.
Warning: to verify the track selected by the logger do not switch the logger off.
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414.4.4 – Troubleshooting
If the screen shows: "Bad Setting,
please Restart": the beacon setting
procedure did not end correctly and
needs to be restarted. Press “ON/VIEW”
button and restart the procedure.
If the screen shows: "GPS LapTimer
Initializing": simply wait a few seconds.
If the screen shows "GPS Tracks
Memory Full": GPS Tracks Memory is
full; it is necessary to save the tracks and
erase the memory using GPS Manager
software.
In case the screen shows "GPS OFF":
the GPS is Off (CAN connection is
broken); wait for a few seconds and
everything will come back ok. If this
message is shown for more than 10
seconds it is suggested to check CAN
connection or to switch off/on the engine.
In case the screen shows "GPS FW
must be Upgraded" it is necessary to
upgrade GPS firmware (correct versions
are from 35.14 onward).
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