Aim GPS05 Module User manual

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GPS05 Module
USER GUIDE
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INTRODUCTION
GPS05 CONFIGURATION
CONNECTION TO AIM LOGGERS
GPS05 AND MXL
GPS05 AND EVO3 / ECU BRIDGE
GPS05 AND MYCHRON 4
USE GPS MANAGER SOFTWARE
USE RACESTUDIO2 ANALYSIS SOFTWARE
TEST ON THE TRAC WITH MXLPRO
DATA SHEET
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GPS05 Module
Thank you!
For choosing to purchase our GPS05 Module.
GPS05 Module is the result of many hours of
research, development and consultation
with high level racing teams around the
world.
We wanted GPS05 Module not only to be
small, but also to be the most precise, po-
werful and reliable GPS receiver available
for the world market in Motor Racing today.
The simple installation and management
are features that are inherent in Aim GPS05
Module.
GPS05 Module will be your partner on the
track.

INTRODUCTION
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What is GPS05 Module.
Which circuit types are
managed?
If the GPS05 library does
not include the track?
GPS05 is a GPS receiver module that
can communicate with a display/data
logger through the CAN connection.
The GPS05 is able to store a maximum
of 50 tracks used to calculate lap and
split times.
The data that is stored for each track:
• Track name
• Track type
• Lap beacon position
• Possible split position
The data is used to:
• Identify the track
• Calculate travel times
• Calculate split times
The data supplied
from GPS05.
GPS05 calculates, (10 times in a
second), the following information:
• Position
(latitude, longitude, altitude)
• Speed
• Longitudinal acceleration
• Latitudinal acceleration
Also it supplies information
concerning:
• Lap times
• Split times
• Test duration
This information is continuously tran-
smitted to the logger via the CAN con-
nection.
Closed circuits or point to point races,
like uphill races or rallies.
It can be easily added as explained in
this user manual.

ow to configure
GPS05 Module.
The GPS05 needs to be configured to iden-
tify the lap beacon position to record lap
times.
Calculate You can choose the lap beacon
position in two ways:
n Using AIM software GPS Manager
Using GPS Manager software and transmit-
ting the information about the tracks to the
GPS05.
GPS05 will automatically recognise the
track at power on and will use the lap and
split positions and other important points
for the calculations.
C APTER 1 GPS05 MODULE CONFIGURATION
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n Directly on the track
Setting the position of the lap beacon di-
rectly from the track while driving on the
circuit.
This can be done only if GPS05 is connected
to one of our Aim loggers.
GPS05 MODULE

C APTER 2 CONNECTION TO AIM LOGGERS
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Dash Logger Data Logger Display GPS05 GPS05
o to connect GPS05 to Aim loggers.
Aim Loggers that support GPS05 do not need a special configuration: they automatically
recognise the GPS Module and start sampling and storing GPS data.
However, in case you want to show on your display the GPS speed, or to use the coordinates
for lap time, the system will need specific information. Below shows how to configure different
Aim devices.
GPS05 MODULE

n Connection to MXL Pista and Strada
The connection is direct: simply use the 5
pin connector in the back of the dash.
You can connect GPS05 to all MXL models ( Pro, Pista and Strada ).
Please, note that the firmware has to be at least 14.86.47.
C APTER 3 GPS05 AND MXL
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GPS05 connected to MXL.
n Connection to MXL Pro05
In order to connect GPS05 to MXLpro,
please, use the proper CAN connector that
you find in the harness.
Pressing “<<” e “>>” you can view the
satellite signal status.
On the bottom of the display it will show:
Number of connected satellites
Satellite status
Available options are:
Search: Searching for satellites signal
Weak: GPS signal is weak
Good: Signal reception is ok
Buttons N°Sat Status Sat
Direct connection connector
GPS05 MODULE

ow to configure MXL when connected to GPS05. Configuring the lap beacon through MXL.
To update lap and split beacon on GPS05
Module follow this procedure:
• Ensure that the GPS Module is correctly
connected to MXL.
• Press “MENU” on MXL keyboard.
• The system shows a menu with backlight
or GPS options.
• Select “Set GPS beacon” using “>>/<<”
buttons.
• Press “OK”.
The MXL will then prompt to fix the lap bea-
con. Go to selected start/finish line and press
“OK”. Lap beacon is now saved.
To cancel the procedure switch off/on MXL.
nWARNING!
in case of weak satellite signal the sy-
stem can ask for the procedure to be re-
peated. It is strongly recommended not
to fix lap/split times under bridges or
near any large obstacles.
When configuration is over, the system
shows the main page and sampling can
now be done.
“GOOD TRK”, circled here below, confirms
that the system has recognised the track
and is ready to sample lap and split times.
Once the lap beacon is saved, if the system
is required to sample split times, the follo-
wing page will appear: go to the selected
split point and press “OK”.
GPS05 AND MXL
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GPS05 MODULE
The MXL needs information about speed
and lap time to manage GPS05.
Use the “System Configuration” section
of Aim RaceStudio2 software to update
these parameters.
n Speed
Your logger can get speed information
from the ECU, from wheel sensors or from
GPS.
Please, select “GPS Speed” (1) if you wish
to use this one as “reference speed”, that is
to say as information for compute the pre-
dictive lap time, the distance from the star-
ting point and as speed shown on the
display.
n Lap times calculated from GPS
position
MXL can calculate lap time from an optical
receiver or using the GPS signal.
In this last case track width must also be
selected. (2)
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GPS05 with EVO3 or ECU Bridge.
n Speed
Your logger can get speed information
from the ECU, from wheel sensors or from
GPS.
Please, select “GPS Speed” if you wish to
use this one as “reference speed”, that is to
say as information for compute the predic-
tive lap time, the distance from the starting
point and as speed shown on the display.(1)
n Lap times coming from the GPS position
EVO3 can calculate lap times using an
optical signal or a GPS signal.
In this last case, GPS05 is to be enabled so
that it can provide the information and the
track width is to be defined as well.(2)
GPS05 MODULE
Use RaceStudio2 to configure EVO3 or ECU
Bridge.
Your system needs information about
speed (1) and lap time (2) to manage GPS05:
use the System Configuration section of
Aim RaceStudio2 software to fix these
points.
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If you wish to build a network with more peripherals use a Data Hub Expansion Module, as
shown here below.
To externally power the network refer to the scheme here below.
GPS05 with MyChron4.
The easiest way to connect GPS05 to MyChron4 is a straight connection through the 5 pin EXP
(expansion) connector on the back of the MyChron4.
Connector for a direct connection
GPS05 MODULE

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At power on, the logger shows firmware
versions of all the items of the network as
below.
MyChron4, eBox Gold
and GPS05 Module firmware versions.
MyChron4 at the power on.
Once the MyChron4 is connected to GPS05
and switched on, press “On/View” until
page “G.P.S. Data” appears.
This page will allow you to check if the
GPS05 is working correctly and if it is
receiving satellite signals.
It is also possible to fix lap beacon through
the keyboard; just cross the start/finish line
and press “OK”.
Configuring the lap beacon from MyChron4.
GPS05 MODULE
GPS05 MODULE