Aim EVO4S User manual

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EVO4S Logger
USER GUIDE
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Thanks.
Dear Customer,
First, we would like to thank you for
choosing the EVO4S logger as the tool for
improving your racing craft setup and
on track performance.
EVO4S is an expandable new generation
logger with high sampling capabilities,
recording data from a variety of sensors
and sources.
Please, before digging into your new data
system, keep in mind that we are
constantly working on bettering our
software and firmware.
So, be sure to check our website
periodically for any updates.
www.aim-sportline.com
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EVO4S Logger
1. INTRODUCTION
2. WHAT IS IN THE IT
3. LAYOUT
4. RGB LED
5. ECU CONNECTION
6. RPM
7. SPEED
8. ANALOG INPUTS
9. DIGITAL OUTPUT
10. RACE STUDIO 3 SOFTWARE
10.1 CONFIGURATION
10.1.1 CHANNELS CONFIGURATION
10.1.2 ECU STREAM CONFIGURATION
10.1.3 CAN RESISTOR CONFIGURATION
10.1.4 MATH CHANNELS
10.1.5 PARAMETERS
10.1.6 OUTPUT SIGNALS
10.1.7 CAN OUTPUT
10.2 MODIFY OR DELETE AN EXISTING CONFIGURATION
10.3 CONNECT YOUR EVO4S TO A PC
10.3.1 CONFIGURATION TRASMISSION
10.3.2 ON LINE VIEW AND CALIBRATION
10.3.3 DATA DOWNLOAD
11 GPS AND TRAC MANAGEMENT
11.1 TRAC S FEATURE
11.2 TRAC COLLECTIONS
11.3 HOW TO MODIFY TRAC DATA IN THE PC DATABASE
12 EXPANSIONS
13 EVO4S PINOUT
14 TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
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CHAPTER 1
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INTR DUCTI N EV 4S
What is EV 4S?
Which data does it
manage?
EVO4S is the evolution of the well
known EVO4: same connection logic,
one connector per channel, but with a
completely redesigned internal
electronic board, fully compatible with
the last generation of AiM dash/logger
and ready for the new RaceStudio 3
software.
Yes, EVO4S features a digital output
you can freely configure.
Yes, MXL used to produce data in DR
format. EVO4S offers an improved data
management and produces XR
format that only Race Studio 3 can
read.
Nevertheless, the last releases of
Race Studio 2 can detect XR files and
transform them into old DR format
files that are compatible with MXL1
and EVO4 files.
Data come from a wide range of
sources, including your vehicle ECU,
the internal accelerometers and gyro,
the GPS module included in the kit, the
analog/digital inputs, the external
expansions as well as predefined math
channels.
XR , taking advantage of GPS
technology, associates absolute
time and GPS position to each data
with the precision of 1 millisecond.
In this way, it is possible to better
compare different laps and tests.
EVO4S stores data in its 4GB memory.
Download procedure can be easily
performed connecting the logger to
your PC.
What is the difference
between the old DRK
format and new XRK?
What
about RaceStudio3?
How do I download
the data from my
EV 4S?
Is there a digital
output ?
Are EV 4S data
compatible with old
MXL/EV 4 data?
RaceStudio3 is the new software for
managing configuration, data
download and data analysis for all the
future AiM systems.
It is going to substitute RaceStudio2,
which has accompanied us for almost
15 years.
Based on a totally new and much more
flexible architecture, it is a work in
progress; some features still have to be
developed, so they are actually shared
with Race Studio 2.
We are going to upgrade it very often,
so, please, don’t forget to check our
web site at www.aim-sportline.com.
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CHAPTER 2
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Harness
Kit 1
Power, CAN, Dig.Out., USB
Kit 2
Power, OBD (CAN+ ), Dig.Out, USB
ptional
RS232, RPM+Dig.Out.,CAN+Power
2. What is in the kit
EV 4S logger
The EVO4S kit includes:
GPS08 module Software
WHAT IS IN THE KIT EV 4S
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CHAPTER 3
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LAY UT EV 4S
RGB LED
EVO4S Logger
ALUMINUM B DY
P WER
CH1 CH2 CH3 CH4 CH5 RPM/D UT
SPEED BEAC N ECU EXP GPS USB
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4. RGB Led
The led shows the logger status as for the
following table:
CHAPTER 4 RGB LED CHAPTER 5 ECU C NNECTI N
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L GGER STATUS
Doing firmup
Logger in error
Recording
Idle status (EVO4S not recording)
The ECU has to be set when configuring
your EVO4S with RS3 configuration
software.
The steps are explained in section 10.1.2
CAN Resistors
EVO4S features a 120 Ohm ending
resistor on CAN Line whose status by
default is enabled.
5. ECU connection and CAN resistors
EVO5 can acquire data from the ECU
of your vehicle. The list of the available
ECU protocols is published on our site:
www.aim-sportline.com/download area,
ecus connections.
This list includes approximately 500
different protocols and is constantly
updated with new protocols and upgrades
published every week.
When possible, documents explaining how
to configure your ECU to ensure
compatibility between the data flow
transmitted are available, too.
From an hardware point of view, EVO4S is
compatible with all currently available
connections: CAN, RS232 or line.
The steps to manage the data coming from
the ECU are the following:
1. Determine wich hardware connection is
available for your ECU
2. Read the documentation about your ECU
at www.aim-sportline.com and identify the
name of the software driver to be specified
3. Using RaceStudio3, configure EVO4S set-
ting your ECU driver with the menu shown
here below, that appears when you create
a new configuration.
LED C L UR BLINKING
Blue Quickly
Red Slowly
Cyan Still
Green Still
RGB LED
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CHAPTER 6 RPM
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6. RPM
EVO4S can receive the RPM signal from three different sources:
n from ECU
n through a square wave signal (8 to 50 V)
n from the low voltage (from 150 to 400 V) of the coil
6.1 RPM from ECU
To get RPM from the ECU please configure your EVO4S and enable RPM channel as explained
in section 10.1. RPM is one of the many data flowing from your ECU to EVO4S.
6.2 RPM via a 5-50 V Square Wave Signal or coil (150-400 V)
In case your engine is not managed by any ECU, EVO4S can read the signal from the low voltage
of the coil (whose peak can be from 150 to 400 V) or from a possible square wave (the peak
can be from 5 to 50V). The pin labelled "RPM" reported in appendix “Pinout” receives the
signal.
The image shows an example of wiring for
the ignition system.
The output, labelled “GRAY TACH” gives a
5-50V output that can be directly acquired
from EVO4S. If the output is not available
from the ignition system, the system has
to be connected to the low voltage of the
coil, as shown in the following schematic.
Point 1: Low voltage of the coil
Point 2: Connected to the spark plug
Point 3: Connected to the +12V of the
battery
After connecting the RPM signal, please use
the software RaceStudio3 for enabling the
RPM channel, as explained in section 10.1.1
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7.3 Speed read from wheel sensors
EVO4S has two wheel speed inputs: to
connect two speed sensors use the proper
split cable with part numberV02549030.
The digital sensor X02SNVM00 detects
the presence of a metallic tooth placed at
a distance between 0.5 and 2 mm.
Please use the software RaceStudio3 for
configuring the system.
Just enter the program configuration panel
and, after enabling the desired speed
channels, set the wheel circumference and
the number of pulses per revolution.
7. Speed
EVO4S can receive the speed signal from
three different sources:
n from the ECU
n from the GPS receiver included in the kit
n from the wheel sensors (digital channels)
It is therefore possible for EVO4S to receive
and store different values of speed at the
same time; the more powerful ECUs
transmit up to four wheel speed values.
7.1 Speed read from the ECU
If your ECU sends the value of speed in its
data stream, it is obviously possible to read,
record and show that value.
Simply enable it using RaceStudio3
software, as explained in section 10.1.1
7.2 Speed read from the GPS receiver
The GPS receiver you find in EVO4S kit is
configured in order to obtain the best
performance in terms of reactivity and
accuracy.
For getting GPS speed, you don’t need
any configuration.
Simply connect the GPS Module to your
EVO4S and after a setup period of some se-
conds, the data will be received and auto-
matically recorded.
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CHAPTER 7 SPEED
8. Analog Inputs
n 0-5 Volt signals
n ratiometric potentiometers
n pressure sensors
n thermo-resistances
n -type thermocouples
EVO4S has 5 analog inputs, recorded up to
1000 times per second each.
You can connect:
Please use the following steps, using the
software RaceStudio3 as explained in
section 10.1:
n connect the sensor to the desired input
n enable the channel in the Channels table
nselect the proper sensor type; sensors of
many different types are properly handled
n set the sampling frequency
n set the unit of measure.
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EVO4S features one digital output giving an
output of 1 Amp at 12 volts.
The digital output (Dout) is a LOW-SIDE
type with internal 10 ohm pull up resistor.
Here below are some connecting examples.
You can configure it in order to turn it on or
DIGITAL UTPUT EV 4S
9. Digital utput
CHAPTER 9
Connecting examples
Load up to 1 Amp Directly managed by EVO4S digital output Load higher than 1 Amp requires an automotive relay
INSIDE EVO4s INSIDE EVO4s
INSIDE EVO4s
off depending on the value of the analog
or digital inputs, ECU values, expansion va-
lues, GPS information or math channels.
Please refer to section 10.1.6 to see how to
use RaceStudio3 to manage the digital out-
put.
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10.1 Configuration10. Race Studio 3 Software
The configuration page is divided into two
sections.
The left side is dedicated to the folders that
you can create and manage in order to
better organize your configurations.
Simply push the setting icon
in order to create a new one.
RaceStudio3 is the powerful software that
you are going to use for all the activities
regarding your EVO4S.
It is provided on a CD included in EVO4S kit
or can be downloaded from Download area
of www.aim-sportline.com.
It offers the following features:
EV 4S configuration:
Creates, modifies, deletes, exports and im-
ports configurations with all Channels, ECU
drivers, Math channels, Digital outputs
and all the expansions.
When you start Race Studio 3 with your
EVO4S connected and switched on, you
can see a row of seven pushbuttons top left
of the screen that give you different options:
n Preferences
n Custom sensors
n Configurations
n Tracks
n Analysis
n Movies
nDevices
Preferences
For setting software language, measure
units (pressures, speed, temperature, brake
and oil pressure) and fixing download
settings.
When you connect an AiM logger, like your
EVO4S, its serial number appears in the left
side of your screen. In the right side of the
screen you can see all the configurations of
the selected folder.
Please click on the desired one for editing
it or push the “NEW” pushbutton for
creating a new one.
Configurations
Creates, imports, exports and modifies
existing configurations.
Tracks
Creates, imports, exports and modifies the
map of your racing tracks.
Analysis
For looking at and comparing your data.
Movies
For watching and comparing up to two
track laps movies.
Devices
To establish the connection with the
loggers and to receive data.
Top right of the screen you see two
pushbuttons:
T h e y
can be used to:
1 Download web updates.
It automatically detects which new
firmware and software releases are
available and let you download them
from our site www.aim-sportline.com.
2 Connect to AiM website
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After having entered the EVO4S configuration page you can see different tabs, which are useful
for selecting one of the following configuration features:
By clicking on each line, a menu appears:
You can define:
nthe name of the channel
nthe function
nthe sensor connected
nthe sampling frequency
nthe measure unit
To set EVO4S three-axial accelerometers:
nClick on the cell "Accelerometer" in
sensor column
nThe panel on the right appears, allowing
you to set the accelerometers
Push the tab Channels:
The channel configuration page will appear.
With this page you can define all the
parameters for your analog inputs, speed
inputs and digital RPM input.
nChannels
nECU Stream
nMath channels
nParameters
n Output Signal
nSmartyCam Stream
nCAN Expansions
nCAN Output
10.1.1Channels Configuration
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10.1.2 ECU Stream configuration 10.1.3 CAN resistor configuration
Push the tab "ECU Stream".
Here you set the ECU driver as well as
enable or disable the data coming from
your ECU and enable/disable the ending
120 Ohm CAN 1 resistor.
To set the ECU driver of your vehicle
click "Change ECU" and select ECU
Manufacturer and ECU Model.
A CAN line ending 120 Ohm resistor
can be enabled/disabled through this
checkbox.
Each ECU channel can be enabled/
disabled and you can define:
nName
nSampling frequency
nMeasure unit
nMeasure precision
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10.1.4 Math Channels 10.1.5 Parameters
1) Lap Detection 2) Start Data Recording
Press "Math channels" tab. Using the button "Add Channel" you can calculate the engaged
gear both with a learning lap (calculated gear) and filling in the RPM values (precalculated
gear). You can as well configure Bias channels and add linear corrector channels.
To modify/delete a math channel click the corrisponding icon and select the desired option.
Press "Parameters" tab. Here you can set the lap detection (GPS or Optical beacon) as well as
decide when start recording.
You can choose whether detecting a lap
signal from GPS or using optical
transmitter/receiver.
GPS Beacon requires the track width while
Optical beacon requires you to insert a time
during which the system does not record
additional lap signals.
By default EVO4S starts recording when
RPM value is greater than 500 or GPS
speed is greater than 10 km/h.
Using Custom condition option you can
define one or more custom conditions
and decide that your EVO4S start recording
when one or all set conditions occurs.
EVO4S
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10.1.6 utput Signals
Push the tab "Output Signals" for managing
EVO4S digital output.
Here you can define the condition to meet and the action to perform. In the example below
Channel4 is a Temperature channel: when Water Temperature is higher than 95°C the digital
output will close the circuit to ground until when the condition is no longer met.
For each payload you can define:
n ID CAN (Hex)
n Byte number (DLC): up to 8 bytes
Moreover you can transmit each field coming from Analog, digital, internal channel,
expansions, ECU or GPS Module.
10.1.7 CAN utput
Push the tab "CAN Output" to define a CAN
Stream Output.
WARNING: Please be advised that this function allows you to send messages directly to
your vehicle CAN network. Sending messages that can potentially conflict with the CAN-
bus frame may cause malfunction of your vehicle's safety systems, resulting in personal
injury or death. It is your responsibility to fully understand your vehicles CAN-bus. AiM
cannot be held responsible for any damage or injury caused by misuse of this function.
n Byte Order: little endian or big endian
n Frequency: up to 20 Hz
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10.2 Modify or Delete an Existing
configuration
Push "All" tab top left of RaceStudio3 page; just under the seven pushbuttons.
All configurations are shown on the right part of the page. For modifying an existing configu-
ration, right click on it and select the desired option.
To delete an existing configuration, right click on it and select delete.
10.3 Connect Your EV 4S to a PC
10.3.1 Configuration Transmission
When you connect your EVO4S to the PC, it
is automatically recognized, and on the left
side of the PC display the name of your
device appears, as shown in the picture.
At this point, you can execute the following
functions:
nTransmit the configuration
nOn Line view
nCalibration
nData download
This is explained in the next paragraphs.
When you connect an EVO4S to your PC, the “TRANSMIT” pushbutton appears at the top of
the configuration page. Push it and the configuration will be transmitted.
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10.3.2 n Line View and Calibration 10.3.3. Data Download
Once EVO4S connected, click on it to enter
On Line view.
Select “LIVE MEASURE” tab to see the data
coming from your EVO4S.
You can change the measure unit
double-clicking on the measure.
From "Live measures" tab, you can calibrate
or auto-calibrate the channels using the
related pushbuttons on the layer top
keyboard.
To download data click on your EVO4S
name in "Connected devices" panel bottom
left of the software main page.
The device window appears on the right.
Push “DOWNLOAD” tab for downloading
the data recorded in your EVO4S.
You will see the information about the files
recorded in the system: dimension and
date/time of the file creation.
Please select a file and push “DOWNLOAD”
for transferring it to your PC.
Sensors to be auto-calibrated are typically
those sensors that output data using
primary units of measures like for example
length or pressure.
Sensors to be calibrated are those sensors
that output data using secondary units of
measures like percentage, degrees or
radians.
Auto-explicative panels will help you
performing this operation.
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GPS AND TRACK MANAGEMENT EV 4S
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11. GPS and Track Management
The GPS Module included in the EVO4S
kit, provides the following information,
updated ten times per second
n position (latitude, longitude, altitude)
n speed
n longitudinal acceleration
n lateral acceleration
If EVO4S knows the finish line of the track
and the split coordinates, it can calculate
and show:
n Lap Times
n Split times
To transmit/receive track information to
EVO4S, use "Tracks" feature, as explained in
the following section
With "Tracks" you can update, modify,
transmit and receive to and from EVO4S
the coordinates of the start/finish line and
split points of all the tracks you are going
to run on.
Opening the software, with no logger
connected to your PC, you will see the
screen shown here on the right. As you can
see, the screen is divided in three parts.
On the left are track collections and
connected devices
Central is the track list. If available, each
track label shows you the track layout, its
address and the type of vehicle that usually
races on that track.
On the right side of the screen, if available,
you will find the track page with its logo,
address, contact information, website and
coordinates.
11.1 Tracks Feature
Shows all available tracks
Select all track of the list
Track info
Track page
Shows all connected devices
Shows Manual collections
Shows smart collections
Shows all nations whose track are
included in the database
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11.2 Tracks Collections
You can see collections of tracks selecting
the Nation they belong to (1), setting
some filtering criteria and creating Smart
collections (2) or selecting some tracks
and creating Manual collections (3).
1) Nations
Select a Nation and you will see only the
tracks belonging to that Country.
2) Smart collections
To create a Smart Collection of tracks
click the setting icon highlighted top left on
the software page.
"Selection criteria" panel appears.
To know how to perform a search click the
question mark on the right and some
examples show up in a yellow pop up panel
as shown here on the right.
3) Manual collections
To create a Manual Collection of tracks click
on the setting Icon, fill in the Collection
name and click O .
The new collection appears in the Manual
Colections list.
Drag and drop the tracks you want to insert
in the collection from the central panel.
Click on the Manual list name and the
tracks you included appear in the central
panel.
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EXPANSI NS EV 4S
11.3 How to Modify Track Data in the PC Database
Click the setting icon that appears right of the track label mousing over it.
Select "Edit" to modify all track information.
11.4 How to delete a track from the PC Database
The tracks you find in the software by default and provided by AiM cannot be deleted.
To delete a track you imported just select it and press "Delete" on the software top central key-
board.
11.5 How to transmit track information to EV 4S
To transmit track information to your EVO4S select the tracks you want to load in your EVO4S
and click "Transmit" on the software top central keyboard.
Lambda Controller
Channel Expansions
GPS08 Module
SmartyCam
ECU
Using our built in CAN bus, add expansion
modules like GPS, channel expansions, lam-
bda controllers. These are only some of the
12. Expansions
items that can be added to our EVO4S range
for incrementing the performance and the
data acquired.
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2 Speed Inputs
Digital utput
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CHAPTER 13 EV 4S PIN UT EV 4S
13. EV 4S Pinout
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