Alfano AStrO LVF A-165 User manual

AStrO LVF A-165
User Manual (EN)

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AStrO LVF A-165

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Connection of the sensors
Backside
A YELLOW
G-FORCE (lateral and longitudinal)
or
GYRO+G-FORCE (longitudinal)
B RED (1) with A-361
T° K1 or VOLTMETER
+
T° NTC1 or PRESSURE P1
C RED (2) with A-361
T° K2 or LAMBDA or VALVE
+
T° NTC2 or PRESSURE P2
D GREEN MAGNETIC or INFRARED
E BLUE SPEED
F RPM (high sensitivity)
G RPM (normal)
H 2 BATTERIES (Type AA – Code IEC R6)
Information on data registration
The system contains 2 data registration modes functioning automatically.
1) Mode 1 (PRINCIPAL) the system registers all data of varying sensors every 0.1 seconds and up to
95% of the memory’s capacity. NOTE this mode is necessary for an in-depth analysis of the data with
the software VISUALDATA. Afterwards, ALFANO automatically proceeds to mode 2.
2) Mode 2 (ENDURANCE) the system halts the registration every 0.1 seconds to leave space for the
registration of the times with maximums and minimums (RPM, speed, temperatures, pressures) for every
lap and for more than 24 hours.
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Switching on the AStrO LVF
Hold the two buttons « left and right » simultaneously pressed for two seconds. By releasing the buttons,
the display appears and the system will ask you if you wish to activate the background screen or not. If
you wish to activate it, press the right button to select the option « ON ». On the other hand, selecting
the option « OFF » by pressing the left button or not doing anything, the device will automatically select
the option « OFF » after a period of 2 seconds.
Detection display of weak batteries
When the batteries are weak, the system will detect it and the 4 bright temperature detector lights will
start blinking rapidly one by one.
When the device is in the START mode, the system will automatically return to the STOP mode ten
minutes after weak batteries have been detected, and the message « CHANGE BAT » will appear. It is
absolutely necessary to replace the batteries since the system will refuse to restart in the START mode
and access the menu « Config System ».
Note a power cut while the ALFANO is in the START mode risks provoking a deterioration of the
registered information.
During the display of detected weak batteries, the other bright lights and the background light will
automatically switch off in order to reduce energy consumption.
Replacing the batteries
Important it is imperative to use quality batteries from big brand names to avoid these from running
in the device.
An interruption provoked by the battery’s acid cancels the warranty.
Prior to replacing the batteries, always verify that the device is switched off, take off the lid of the battery
compartment, remove the old batteries and afterwards place the two new batteries by verifying that the
symbols "+" et "-" correspond to those engraved on the exterior of the compartment.
Protective hoods
IMPORTANT the ports of the unused ports must
always be closed by furnished caps.
NOTICE Please only use a screwdriver of the type TX20 (this type of screwdriver is provided to you
together with your ALFANO). Make sure you do not turn the screws to tightly. You could damage the
casing.

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The STOP mode
3 possibilities of being in the STOP mode.
1 As soon as you switch on the AStrO LVF.
2 In de START mode, press the left button.
3 In the START mode, 10 seconds after the engine has stopped.
NOTE the STOP mode is the base of all other menus. Indeed, it is as of the STOP mode that it can be
accessed either in the START mode or in the DATA menu or in the CONFIGURATION menu.
The information obtained in the STOP mode
1 Press the right button
>>
The best time.
The highest RPM.
The highest speed.
The highest temperatures / LAMBDA.
For a period of 10 seconds
2
Press the same button another
time before 10 seconds
elapsed
>> Access to counter 1, total time (hour/minute),
3
Press the same button another
time before 10 seconds
elapsed
>> Access to counter 2, distance run (Km/Miles),
4 After 10 seconds or after having
pressed the button (EXIT) >> Return to STOP.
This screen will show you that
You have another 69 minutes of registration time in the PRINICIPAL mode. (PRINCIPAL mode, see page 3).
START
DATA
Menu
s
C
ONFIGURATIONS
M
enus
STOP

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The START mode
The information obtained during the course on the AStrO LVF
As soon as you pass the magnetic field the screen, following the configuration of the AStrO LVF and
connected sensors, will show you the following
- Time per lap - Temperatures + luminous alarm
- Best time - Pressures + luminous alarm
- Previous time - Lambda + bright detector light
- Target time - Valve ON/OFF + bright detector light
- Time gap (DELTA TIME) - Connection engaged
- RPM + detector lights - Battery tension
- Speed
Other information during the course.
While you drive
1 Press the right button >> Access to counter 1, total time (hour/minute), for a
period of 2 seconds.
2 Press the same button once
more prior to the 2 seconds >> Access to counter 2, distance run (Km/Miles), for a period of 2 seconds.
3 After the 2 seconds >> Return to START.
NOTE the 2 counters « 1 and 2 » are reset to zero only during the erasing of the data by the menu
« 0.6 RESET ».
This screen will show you
(16) Number of exits
(013) Number of laps of the last exit
(129) Number of laps (total)

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DATA MENU
While in the STOP mode
Successively Press the left button to access the menus 1 to 8
Menu 0.1 SYSTEM OFF
1 Press the right button >> Switching off the device.
Menu 0.2 RECALL
1 Press the right button >> Access to all laps.
2 Press the right/left button >> To consult the laps.
3 Press the right button 1 sec. on (VIEW) >> To analyze the lap by 0.1 second with the
left and right buttons.
4 Press the left button 1 sec. on (EXIT) >> To exit.
Menu 0.3 Download
Presenting the interface A-421 to execute the transfer of data to the PC or VISION A-181.
Menu 0.4 BEST LAPS
1 Press the right button >> Access to the best lap of each exit.
2 Press the left/right button >> To consult the best lap of each exit.
3 Press the right button 1 sec. on (VIEW) >> To analyze the lap by 0.1 second with the
left and right buttons.
4 Press the left button 1 sec. on (EXIT) >> To exit.

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Menu 0.5 THEORICAL LAP
NOTE This menu is accessible if all laps consist of minimum 2 split times and that this number of split
times is the same for all laps.
1 Press the right button >> Access to the theorical lap.
2 Press the left/right button >> To consult the best split times.
3 Press the left button 1 sec. on (EXIT) >> To exit.
NOTE During the consultation of the split times, the text line at the bottom of the screen indicates the
lap belonging to you. (see page 6)
Menu 0.6 RESET
1 Press the right button >> Execution of the deletion.
Menu 0.7 COUNTERS « 3 et 4 »
NOTE The 2 counters « 3 and 4 » can only be reset to zero in this menu.
1 Press the right button >> Access to counter 3, total time
(hour/minute).
2 Press the right button >> Reset to zero time counter.
3 Press the left button >> Access to counter 4, distance run
(Km/Miles).
4 Press the right button >> Reset to zero distance counter.
5 Press the left button >> To exit.
Menu 0.8 DEMO
1 Press the right button >> Access to all laps.
2 Press the left/right button >> To select the lap demo.
3 Press the right button >> To start scrolling the selected lap in real
time.
4 Press the left/right button >> To exit.
NOTE
Pressing the left button for 1 second at the start of any menu will make the
system return to the STOP mode.

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CONFIGURATION MENU
While in the STOP mode, press the left button for 1 second
Afterwards, press the left button successively to access the menus 10 to 35.
Menu 10 STRIP NUMBER
1 Successively Press the right button >> To configure the number of magnetic fields.
Menu 11 STRIP START
1 Successively Press the right button >> To select the magnetic field on which the
AStrO LVF must start.
Menu 12 STRIP LATENCY
NOTE This menu is only accessible when one single field is configured in menu 10. This configuration is
useful either to ignore one or several split times, or to avoid acquiring other infrared ALFANO emitters
placed on the circuit at an untimely moment. This configuration does indeed allow you to program a time
upon which the system will not react after having acquired the time per lap.
NOTICE this programmed time must be absolute less than that of the time per lap.
1 Press the right button >> To enter the menu.
2 Continue to press or successively press the
right button on the UP arrows >> To increase the time.
3 Continue to press or successively press the
right button on the DOWN arrows >> To reduce the time.
4 Press the left button >> To exit.
Menu 13 Best / Previous / Target
In order to select the comparison mode of the last loop time

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1 Successively Press the right button to select
>>
>>
>>
BEST in the best lap
PREVIOUS in the second to last lap
TARGET in the programmed target time
2 To program the target time, wait 5 seconds at
the TARGET position >> So that the arrows would appear.
3 Continue to press or successively press the
right button on the UP arrows >> To increase the time.
4 Continue to press or successively press the
right button on the DOWN arrows >> To reduce the time.
5 Press the left button >> To exit.
Menu 14 RPM Strock
Configuring the coefficient to display the RPM
1 Successively press the right button to >> select /10, /8, /6, /5, /4, /3, /2.5, /2,
/1.5, /1.25 X1, X1.33, X1.6, X2, X4, X8.
NOTE During the configuration and while the engine is running, you can verify the RPM at the right
bottom of the screen.
Menu 15 RPM LEDs
Configuring the bright 10 LEDs functioning with the RPM
NOTE the AStrO LVF contains 2 configuration methods.
Method 1, configuration at 3 levels
A) Configuring the RPM (level 1) on LED 1.
B) Configuring the RPM (level 2) on LED 7.
C) Configuring the RPM (level 3) on LED 10.
Afterwards, the AStrO LVF will calculate the RPM-interpolations for the other LEDs.
1 Press the right button >> To enter the menu.
2 Press the right button on « LED 3 » >> To confirm the selection of method 1.
3 Continue to press or successively press the
right button on the UP arrows >> To increase the RPM of LED 1.
4 Continue to press or successively press the
right button on the DOWN arrows >> To reduce the RPM of LED 1.
5 Press the left button >> To regulate LED 7.

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6 Continue to press or successively press
the right button on the UP arrows >> To increase the RPM of LED 7.
7 Continue to press or successively press
the right button on the DOWN arrows >> To reduce the RPM of LED 7.
8 Press the left button >> To regulate LED 10.
9 Continue to press or successively press
the right button on the UP arrows >> To increase the RPM of LED 10.
10 Continue to press or successively press
the right button on the DOWN arrows >> To reduce the RPM of LED 10.
11 Press the left button >> To exit.
Method 2, configuration at 10 levels
A) Configuring the RPM (level 1) on LED 1.
B) Configuring the RPM (level 2) on LED 2.
C) Configuring the RPM (level 3) on LED 3.
D) Configuring the RPM (level 4) on LED 4.
E) Configuring the RPM (level 5) on LED 5.
F) Configuring the RPM (level 6) on LED 6.
G) Configuring the RPM (level 7) on LED 7.
H) Configuring the RPM (level 8) on LED 8.
I) Configuring the RPM (level 9) on LED 9.
J) Configuring the RPM (level 10) on LED 10.
1 Press the right button >> To enter the menu.
2 Press the left button, followed by pressing the
right button on « LED 10 » >> To confirm the selection of method 2.
3 Continue to press or successively press
the right button on the UP arrows >> To increase the RPM of LED 1.
4 Continue to press or successively press
the right button on the DOWN arrows >> To reduce the RPM of LED 1.
5 Press the left button >> To regulate LED 2.
Continue the same operations to regulate the other LEDs one by one until LED 10.
6 Press the left button >> To exit.
Menu 16 ALARM T°
Regulating the 4 bright detector lights, LOW temperature and HIGH temperature of
T1 « K »
T2 « K »
T1 « NTC »
T2 « NTC »

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1 Press the right button to enter the menu and
to regulate >> The LOW level of T1 « K ».
2 Continue to press or successively press
the right button on the UP arrows >> To increase the level.
3 Continue to press or successively press
the right button on the DOWN arrows >> To reduce the level.
4 Press the left button to regulate >> The HIGH level of T1 « K ».
5 Continue to press or successively press
the right button on the UP arrows >> To increase the level.
6 Continue to press or successively press
the right button on the DOWN arrows >> To reduce the level.
7 Press the right button to regulate >> The LOW level of T2 « K ».
Continue the same operations to regulate the levels of
T2 « K » LOW and HIGH
T1 « NTC » LOW and HIGH
T2 « NTC » LOW and HIGH
8 Press the left button >> To exit.
NOTE in the STOP and START modes
The temperatures are lower than the LOW levels = The detector lights REMAIN ILLUMINATED.
The temperatures higher than the HIGH levels = The detector lights ARE BLINKING.
Menu 17 PRESSURES
Activating « ON/OFF » the pressure sensors or not, and regulating the 2 detector lights, LOW pressure
and HIGH pressure
P1 Pressure 1
P2 Pressure 2
1 Press the right button >> To enter the menu.
2 Successively press the right button >> To select sensor P1 or to deactivate it
2 Bar, 5 Bar, 10 Bar, OFF.
3 Press the left button >> To position yourself at P2.
4 Successively press the right button >> To select sensor P2 or to deactivate it
2 Bar, 5 Bar, 10 Bar, OFF.
The menus below will be accessible if the sensors have been activated.
5 Press the left button to regulate >> The LOW level of P1.
6 Continue to press or successively press
the right button on the UP arrows >> To increase the level.
7 Continue to press or successively press
the right button on the DOWN arrows >> To reduce the level.

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8 Press the left button to regulate >> The HIGH level of P1.
9 Continue to press or successively press
the right button on the UP arrows >> To increase the level.
10 Continue to press or successively press
the right button on the DOWN arrows >> To reduce the level.
11 Press the left button to regulate >> The LOW level of P2.
Continue the same operations to regulate the levels of
P2 LOW and HIGH
12 Press the left button >> To exit.
NOTE in the STOP and START modes
The pressures are lower than the BAD levels = the detector lights ARE BLINKING.
The pressures are higher than the HIGH levels = the detector lights REMAIN ILLUMINATED.
NOTICE The activated pressure sensors replace the temperature sensors « NTC ».
P1 activate takes over the place of T1 « NTC »
P2 activate takes over the place of T2 « NTC »
Menu 18 SPEED Config
Configuring the length of the wheel circumference
NOTE as for the AStrO LVF, it is necessary to connect a speed sensor.
1 Press the right button >> To enter the menu.
2 Continue to press or successively press
the right button on the UP arrows >> To decrease the circumference.
3 Continue to press or successively press
the right button on the DOWN arrows >> To increase the circumference.
4 Press the left button >> To exit.
NOTE the measure is represented either in "metric" millimeters or in "imperial" inches according to the
configuration in menu 31.
IMPORTANT It is absolutely necessary to connect the speed sensor to draw the trajectory with the
software "VISUALDATA".
Menu 19 GEARBOX
Configure the transmission ratios. NOTE the configuration is done while driving normally.
1 Press the right button >> To enter the menu.
2 Drive in 1
st
gear >> The system automatically configures the
ratio of box n°1.

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3 Afterwards, when the system displays
number 2, engage the 2
nd
gear >> The system automatically configures the ratio of box n°2.
4 Afterwards, when the system displays
number 3, engage the 3
rd
gear >> The system automatically configures the ratio of box n°3.
Continue the same operations to configure the other speeds.
5 Press the left button « END » >> To terminate and exit.
IMPORTANT It is absolutely necessary to connect the speed sensor and the RPM sensor to be able to
configure the gears of speed box.
Menu 20 G-FORCE / GYRO
Calibration of the sensor
NOTE prior to calibrating the AStrO LVF, place the vehicle on a horizontal surface.
1 Press the right button >> To enter the menu.
2 Press the right button >> To calibrate the AStrO LVF.
3 Press the left button >> To exit.
IMPORTANT It is absolutely necessary to connect the G-FORCE sensor to draw the trajectory with the
software "VISUALDATA".
Menu 21 LAMBDA ON / OFF
Activate « ON/OFF » or not the LAMBDA sensor
NOTE when the LAMBDA sensor is in the « ON » position, the 10 high LEDs of the AStrO LVF will solely
function with the Lambda probe.
Poor Normal Very good
1 Press the right button >> To enter the menu.
2 Successively press the right button >> To activate « ON/OFF » or not the
LAMBDA sensor.
3 Press the left button >> To exit.
NOTICE When the LAMBDA sensor is activated « ON », this sensor will replace the sensor of
temperature T2 « k » or the VALVE sensor, according to the previous configuration.
Menu 22 VALVE ON / OFF
Activate « ON/OFF » or not the VALVE sensor

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1 Press the right button >> To enter the menu.
2 Successively press the right button >> To activate « ON/OFF » or not the VALVE
sensor.
3 Press the left button >> To exit.
NOTICE When the VALVE sensor is activated « ON », this sensor will replace the sensor of temperature
T2 « k » or the LAMBDA sensor, according to the previous configuration.
Menu 23 VOLTMETER ON / OFF
Activate « ON/OFF » or not the VOLTAGE sensor
1 Press the right button >> To enter the menu.
2 Successively press the right button >> To activate « ON/OFF » or not the VOLTM
sensor.
3 Press the left button >> To exit.
NOTICE When the VOLMETER sensor is activated « ON », this sensor will replace the temperature sensor
T1 « k ».
Menu 24 ------------ EMPTY
Menu 25 ------------ EMPTY
Menu 26 ------------ EMPTY
Menu 27 NAME Edit
To make your name or a sentence of maximum 21 characters appear on the screen
1 Press on right button >> To enter in the menu.
2 Press successively the right button >> To choose the letter/the number needed.
3 Press the left button >> To confirm and position on the following
case.
4 Press the left button after the 21st case >> To exit.
NOTE Your name (or the sentence) will appear on the screen on activation and on extinction of the
system during 4 seconds.
Menu 28 PEAK
Configure the high value hangover time « RPM » and « speed » during the course
1 Press the right button >> To enter the menu.
2 Successively press the right button >> To regulate the hangover time of the
RPM, OFF at 4.4 seconds.

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5 Press the left button >> To select SPEED.
6 Successively press the right button >> To regulate the hangover time of the
SPEED, OFF at 4.4 seconds.
7 Press the left button >> To exit.
Menu 29 DISPLAY MASK
Hiding the information on the screen during the course
1 Press the right button >> To enter the menu « TIME ».
2 Successively press the right button >> To select ON / OFF.
3 Press the left button >> To enter the menu « DELTA TIME »
4 Successively press the right button >> To select ON / OFF.
5 Press the left button >> To enter the menu « REF. TIME»
6 Successively press the right button >> To select ON / OFF.
7 Press the left button >> To enter the menu « RPM ».
8 Successively press the right button >> To select ON / OFF.
9 Press the left button >> To enter the menu « SPEED ».
10 Successively press the right button >> To select ON / OFF.
11 Press the left button >> To exit.
NOTE As soon as the AStrO LVF is in the START mode, all configured information OFF will be hidden.
Menu 30 C° / F°
Configuring the temperature measuring unit
1 Press the right button >> To enter the menu.
2 Successively press the right button >> To select CELCIUS / FAHRENHEIT.
3 Press the left button >> To exit.
Menu 31 METRIC / IMPERIAL
Configuring the distance measuring unit
1 Press the right button >> To enter the menu.

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2 Successively press the right button >> To select METRIC / IMPERIAL.
3 Press the left button >> To exit.
NOTE METRIC = For the speed Km/h
For counters 2 & 4 meters/KM.
For the adjustment of the wheel circumference mm
IMPERIAL = For the speed Miles/Hour
For counters 2 & 4 Miles
For the adjustment of the wheel circumference Inch
Menu 32 POWER 1 / 2 / 3
Configuring the luminosity of the LEDs and background lighting of the AStrO LVF
1 Press the right button >> To enter the menu.
2 Successively press the right button >> To select the POWER 1, 2 or 3.
3 Press the left button >> To exit.
NOTE The stronger the detector lights and the background light are, the faster the batteries discharge.
Menu 33 POWER INTERN / EXTERN
Configuring the power source of the AStrO LVF
-Either the AStrO LVF takes its power from its own batteries. In this case, it is advisable to use,
with an eye toward energy efficiency of the batteries, the mode
INTERN. = the AStrO LVF automatically shuts off after 10 minutes of non-use.
-Or the AStrO LVF takes its power from the battery of the vehicle with the A-431. In this case, you
can select the mode
EXTERN. = The AStrO LVF never shuts off but is placed in hibernation mode after 30 minutes
of non-use and is automatically activated when the engine restarts.
1 Press the right button >> To enter the menu.
2 Successively press the right button >> To select INTERN / EXTERN.
3 Press the left button >> To exit.
Menu 34 DEFAULT
Restoring the AStrO LVF with the factory parameters.
1 Press the right button >> To enter the menu.
2 Press the right button >> To confirm the restoration of the AStrO
LVF.

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3 Press the left button >> To exit.
Menu 35 VERSION
This menu gives you the possibility of seeing the serial number and the version of the software of your
AStrO LVF.
NOTE Pressing the left button for 1 second at the start of any menu will make
the system return to the STOP mode.

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Configuration of the RPM-amplifier of the AStrO LVF
The installation procedure consists of 4 phases
I. Connecting the power cables.
II. Finding the RPM-signal on the majority of motor ignitions and connecting
the RPM-cable.
III. Configuring the RPM-amplifier of the AStrO LVF.
IV. Configuring the display of the AStrO LVF.
I. Connecting the power cables.
F black wire on the negative pole (12/24 volt) of the battery. Length 350 cm
G red wire on the positive pole (12/24 volt) of the battery. Length 350 cm
H yellow wire connects with the ignition or the calculator box. Length 350 cm
RPM

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II. Finding the RPM-signal on the majority of motor ignitions and connecting the RPM-cable.
A) Classical high-tension coil
Connecting the « yellow » cable to the negative terminal of the coil.
B) High-tension coil (static double-contact) with 2 or more cables
One single wire is capable of providing you with the RPM-signal on the majority of ignitions. It must be
located in order to electrically connect the « yellow » wire.
Trick to avoid damaging the insulation of the wires connected to the coil
to locate the RPM-signal, use a needle (of the designer type) and prick it
into one of the wires. Make sure that the needle skewers the wire well in
the center in order to obtain the electrical contact. Strip the « yellow »
wire of the AStrO LVF and twist it around the needle. WATCH OUT for
short circuits.
Launch the engine at a slow pace and observe the red LED in the
transducer box. The LED must light up after contact with the wire carrying
the RPM-signal. If this is not the case, repeat the operation on the other
wires until the LED lights up.
C) High-tension coil placed on the spark plug with 2 or more cables
These wires originate from a terminal box.
NOTICE the connection must be made from the side of the terminal box and not from the side of the
coil. The procedure to locate the wire carrying the RPM-signal takes place in the same manner as for the
high-tension coil (static double-contact), explained above.
«
Yellow
»
cable