Athena GET SL1 User manual

SL1
User Manual

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Dear customer,
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SL1 Data Logger family , due to GPS technology, can log not only signal from connected sensors
but also data concerning trajectories and vehicle speed.
Data download and configuration of SL1 datalogger are done by LynXLog software.
LynXLog installer includes WinTAX4 Junior analysis software*.
This manual is dedicated to illustrate to the end user information on SL1 datalogger functions.
*WinTAX Junior requires activation code: to get it please contact us.
The content of this document, part of this document, could be copied, transferred, send or
memorized on other form without the written consent of GET by Athena.
GET has the right to change without notice the content of this manual.
THIS IS A PRE-SERIES VERSION OF SL1
SOME FEATURES (WHICH ARE PRESENT IN M40 FAMILY) AREN’T IMPLEMENTED YET.
SUCH AS:
• POLYLINE CALIBRATION
• BUILT INERTIAL PLATFORM MANAGEMENT
• CHANNEL REAL TIME VIEW
• AUTOMATIC LAP SPLIT
• TRACK CREATION
PLEASE NOTE: LAST TWO FUNCTIONS CAN BE DONE BY WinTAX4 SOFTWARE.
ANYWAY WE ARE FOCUSED TO SOLVE EVERYTHING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
WE RECOMENDED TO EXECUTE LynXLog UPDATES WHEN THEY ARE SUGGESTED.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION
GET Staff

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INDEX 1 SL1 KIT 4
2WHY DATA LOGGING 5
3GPS SYSTEM 5
3.1 GPS antenna installation 6
3.2 GPS fixing 6
4 WHAT DO YOU NEED 7
5 SL1: INSTALLATION 7
5.1 Precautions 8
6 SL1: FRONT VIEW 8
7 LEDs BEHAVIOR 9
8 BEFORE STARTING 10
8.1 Install LynXLog pack (LynXLog + WinTAX Junior version) 10
8.1.1 How to activate WinTAX4 Junior license 15
9 SL1 WORKING DIAGRAMS 15
10 SL1 POWER MANAGEMENT 16
11 LynXLog SOFTWARE INTERFACE 16
11.1 LynXLog NavBar 17
11.2 LynXLog Function buttons 17
11.3 LynXLog Status Bar 18
12 HOW TO 18
12.1 Connect SL1 to a PC 18
12.1.1 USB Connection 18
12.2 Set data archiviation folder 19
12.3 Download recorded data (Run) 20
12.4 Delete recorded data (Run) 21
12.5 Open, save and edit SL1 Data Logging configuration 22
12.5.1 Get Data Logging Configuration from SL1 23
12.5.2 Open saved Data Logging Configuration file (.set) 24
12.5.3 Upload Data Logging Configuration to SL1 25
12.5.4 Edit Data Logging Configuration 26
12.6 Change SL1 hardware settings 27
13 SL1 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 28
APPENDIX 1 DATA LOGGING CONFIGURATION DETAILS 29
1 SET INFO 30
2 SET TRIGGERS 31
3 AN/FRQ PANEL (PHYSICAL INPUTS: AN1..AN3, IC1) 32
4 CAN Port GET AND CAN Port EXP PANEL 33
4.1 Add new CAN Channel 33
4.2 Edit existing CAN channel 36
5 GPS PANEL 37
APPENDIX 2 PINOUTS 37
1 “MAIN” CONNECTOR 38
2 “EXP” CONNECTOR 38
3 “USB” CONNECTOR 39
APPENDIX 3 WIRING LOOMS FOR SL1 CONNECTION 40
1 MAIN POWER/IC WIRING CODE GL-0178-AA 40
2 EXPANSION WIRING CODE GL-0179-AA 41
3 MULTILINK WIRING CODE GL-0167-AB 42
APPENDIX 4 SL1 CONNECTION DIAGRAMS 43
4 RX1/GP1 ECUS-SL1 (BATTERY LESS CONFIGURATION) 43
NOTE 44

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1 SL1 KIT
SL1 kit is comprehensive of:
Box
SL1 data logger
1 GPS Antenna
1 USB key
1 data cable (mini - USB cable) for PC connection
PLEASE NOTE: kit content can be different accordingly to the versions.

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2 WHY DATA LOGGING
3 GPS SYSTEM
Logging data during test sessions or test bench is becoming more and more important because:
• You can reduce setup time on the vehicle
• You can solve driving mistakes
• You can evaluate vehicle behaviour statically and dynamically
• You can visualize all logged parameters
• You can check continuously engine and chassis performances
• You can see lap times once downloaded
GPS (Global Positioning System) system, on which your GET system is based, uses a spherical
positioning algorithm in order to identify the position of receiver the signal coming from satellites.
Measuring the time needed by a radio signal to cover the distance satellite-receiver and knowing
the precise position of at least 4 satellites, it is possible to identify the 3D position of the receiver.
24 GPS satellites, arranged in orbits inclined at 55 degrees to the equator, are between 18000
and 20000 km from the Earth and they rotate completely in 12 hours.
Satellites transmit signals of 1.2 and 1.5 GHz (to avoid errors coming from atmosphere refraction)
originated by a single oscillator (atomic clock). Transmitted data contain information on satellite’s
orbit and time signal (messages of Ephemeris) that permit to the receiver to define position on
earth surface.
Time lapping is done via GPS: this solution avoid uncomfortable beacons
side the track and help to have timing references during data analysis.
GPS is a stochastic algorithm and it is strictly linked to the correct signal
receiving. In case of electromagnetic or ambient interferences the quality
of data is not guaranteed.
The minimum received number of satellites in order to guarantee a proper
quality in time lapping is 5.

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3.1 GPS ANTENNA INSTALLATION
3.2 GPS FIXING
In order to install properly the GPS antenna please refer to the following instructions:
• Be really careful during GPS antenna movement: Avoid shocks and verify that connector and
cable are in a perfect shape
• Fix the antenna outside the vehicle: obstacles near to the antenna could cause a reduction to
the receiving capabilities of the sensor. A wrong position could cause an incorrect lap timing,
wrong data acquisition and wrong trajectories
• Do not twist the antenna cable around other cables (especially around high voltage plugs
wiring): this could cause inductive interferences and cause problems during the functioning
• Let pass the antenna cable as far as possible from spark plugs and other electromagnetic
field. In motorbikes it is preferable to run the cable out of the chassis but in any case in a
protected zone
• Fix the GPS connector to the ANTENNA input in MD40 without use excessive torque: do not
use tools
Some suggestions to fix the antenna:
• Speed bikes: fix the antenna in the far back part of the motorbike away from heat sources
(exhaust) or in cockpit area (on top of it).
• Off-road bike: fix the antenna on handlebar handle pad.
• Car: fix the antenna on top of the roof.
• Kart: fix the antenna on the higher part of front number plate, if needed manufacture a support
to address the sensor in the proper direction.
You need to “fix” satellites in order to get trajectories and lap times in analysis software.
The minimum number of satellites to get a correct acquisition is 5.
In fixed application (e.g. dyno sessions) you do not need GPS.
NOTE: SL1 will continue to search satellites during logging. This permit to start the acquisition
also without GPS data. In this case it will be probable that trajectories visualization (done via
software) could be compromise.
The evidence of this phenomena are fast variations on the position of vehicle (spike), up to
some kilometres!!!!

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4 WHAT DO YOU NEED
5 SL1: INSTALLATION
Data logging requires:
• Signals and/or digital data (e.g CAN bus) from vehicle
• SL1 correctly configure to collect desired data
• Personal computer
• LynXLog software (required to download recorded data and to configure SL1 system)
• WinTAX4 software (required for data analysis)
SL1 has been designed to be easily installed in all vehicles.
With dedicated cables it is possible to connect directly to ECU by Athena (example RX1PRO)
via CAN bus.
For electrical connections please read Appendix 2 and Appendix 3 of this manual.
SL1 data loggers could be linked to the vehicle (or sensors) with specific cable
(please refer to Appendix 3).
SL1 data loggerVehicle PC
WINTAX
Data Analysis
Software
LYNXLOG
Logger Manager
Software
Sensor signals &
data from CAN
BUS

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5.1 PRECAUTIONS
6 SL1: FRONT VIEW
Before proceeding with installation of SL1 onto a vehicle please observe the following rules:
• Work in a user friendly environment (example: enough working space)
• Disconnect battery
• Put all removed vehicle parts in a safe place avoiding to damage them
• Install system when engine is cold: during the installation you could be in contact with hot
parts
• Take care to connectors and wirings (avoid sharp surfaces contact or hot parts)
• Keep washers, bolts and nuts in a safe place during SL1 installation
• During installation avoid that any part installed interfere with driving parts or with the driver
WARNING: WRONG INSTALLATION MAY CAUSE INJURY PEOPLE
5: Main Connector
6: EXP Connector
7: USB Connector
4: GPS Antenna connector
2: GPS LED - Yellow
1: STATUS LED - Green
3: DIAGNOSIS LED - Red

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7 LEDs BEHAVIOR
SL1 LED’s gives you information about system status during power up, normal state and switch
off event . See tables below:
POWER UP
LED TYPE STATUS DESCRIPTION
Green GPS BLINK Checking system
Yellow SYSTEM ON Checking system
Red DIAGNOSIS ON Checking system
NORMAL CONDITIONS
LED TYPE STATUS DESCRIPTION
Green GPS OFF GPS signal OK
Green GPS BLINK GPS Searching
Yellow SYSTEM ON System Ready
Yellow SYSTEM BLINK Data logging condition
Red DIAGNOSIS OFF System OK
Red DIAGNOSIS BLINK System Alarm
SHUT DOWN
LED TYPE STATUS DESCRIPTION
Green GPS OFF GPS signal OK
Yellow SYSTEM BLINK Data logging condition
Red DIAGNOSIS OFF System OK
SYSTEM UPDATE OTA FUNCTION AND LOGGING CONFIGURATION
LED TYPE STATUS DESCRIPTION
Green GPS ON GPS signal OK
Yellow SYSTEM ON Data logging condition
Red DIAGNOSIS BLINK System OK
From 5s to 10s
From 20s to 30s
From 3s to 6s
OTA Update

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8 BEFORE STARTING
8.1 INSTALL LYNXLOG PACK (LynXLog + WinTAX Junior version)
SL1 datalogger requires LynXLog and WinTAX softwares.
Follow instructions below
LynXLog is available for Microsoft Windows©. Official compatible versions are:
Windows© 7 (32 - 64 bit) | Windows© 8 (32 - 64 bit) | Windows© 10 (32 - 64 bit)
To install LynXLog software follow these steps:
Double click on installer software icon:
Accept licence terms then click Next>
LynXLog_GET_Install_<Version >.exe

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Leave all component checked
(if WinTAX4 User version isn’t installed ) then click Next>
WARNING: leave unchecked WinTAX Junior option if WinTAX4 USER license
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Proceed installation with following window instruction:
1- LynxLog

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2- Driver

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3- Wintax
4- Finish

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8.1.1 HOW TO ACTIVATE WINTAX4 JUNIOR LICENSE
WinTAX4 Junior requires valid license. This is supplied after email request to: [email protected]
E-mail must contains:
WinTAX Registration ID
(displayed when you try to run WinTAX)
9 SL1 WORKING DIAGRAMS
First use
Normal use
LynXLog & WinTAX4
INSTALLATION
WinTAX4 JUNIOR
ACTIVATION
SET DATA
ARCHIVIATION PATH
(Base Directory)
INSTALL LOGGER
ON VEHICLE
CONNECT LOGGER
to pc
CONFIGURE
ACQUISITION
PARAMETERS
CHANNELS,
TRIGGERS,INFO etc.
CONNECT LOGGER
TO PC
CONFIGURE
ACQUISITION
PARAMETERS IF
NEEDED
DATA LOGGING DOWNLOAD DATA BY
LYNXLOG
DATA ANALYSIS BY
WINTAX
GETW Code
(find it inside supplied USB key by opening GETW_code.txt file)

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10 SL1 POWER MANAGEMENT
11 LYNXLOG SOFTWARE INTERFACE
SL1 datalogger can be turned on through MAIN connector or via USB port.
Second options allows data download and logger configuration while system is unpowered (very
useful in battery-less application).
PLEASE NOTE: if system has be powered via USB port auxiliary voltage (5VREF) isn’t available:
this may cause wrong signals on active sensors connected to AN1, AN2 and AN3 inputs.
SL1 datalogger requires LynXLog software: it is the interface between datalogger and you which
allows to:
• download and save recorded data to a PC for analysis.
• configure data logging parameters (channels properties, log triggers etc.)
• configure system parameters (e.g. LEDs brightness or GPS dynamics )
See LynXLog starting page in picture below:
LynXLog home page can be divided in three area:
LYNXLOG HOME PAGE
AREA FUNCTION
NAVBAR Useful to move through LynXLog functions without using
FUNCTION BUTTONS
FUNCTION BUTTONS Give access to LynXLog functions
STATUS BAR Contains system status icons

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11.1 LYNXLOG NAVBAR
Click to open LynXLog SYSTEM page
Click to open LynXLog LOG CONFIG page
Click to open LynXLog DATA page
Click to open LynXLog HOME page
11.2 LYNXLOG FUNCTION BUTTONS
LYNXLOG FUNCTION BUTTONS
BUTTON FUNCTION
DATA Open Data management page, here you can download, delete and
set archiviation path of logged data
LOG CONFIG Open Data Logging Configuration page, here you can change channels
properties, log triggers etc.
SYSTEM Open SL1 hardware configuration page

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11.2 LYNXLOG STATUS BAR
12 HOW TO
12.1 CONNECT SL1 TO A PC
Status bar icons shown status of:
• Internet connection
• System Update (OTA) required
• Internal memory usage
• Bluetooth status
• GPS status
• Inertial measurement unit (IMU) status
• Clock status
• WiFi status
• USB status
• Backup battery status
SL1 datalogger could be connected in two modes:
via USB (cod. GK-SL1-0001 & GK-SL1-0002)
via WiFi (cod. GK-SL1-0001 only)
12.1.1 USB CONNECTION
Follow these steps:
Connect SL1 data
cable to logger USB
port.
Plug the USB into the PC.
USB connection ok
Start LynXLog
software
Wait until LynXLog recognise SL1 device - footer
USB status bar icon becomes green (it may takes
up to 30 second if system is completely off).
PLEASE NOTE:
SL1 DATALOGGERS CAN BE POWERED OVER USB CABLE,
THIS ALLOWS TO DOWNLOAD DATA WITHOUT AUXILIARY POWER SUPPLY

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12.2 SET DATA ARCHIVIATION FOLDER
LynXLog software will save all downloaded data (sessions) in a specific folder called Base Directory.
User can change default path (located in ...\Documents\WinTAXWorkspace) by opening DATA page.
Proceed as follow:
• Start LynXLog software
• Open Data page by pressing Data button or click NavBar icon
• Click text below Base Directory field on the left and choose desired archiviation folder:
• New archiviation folder will be show in Run Field Destination box:

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12.3 DOWNLOAD RECORDED DATA RUN
Recorded data can be download from SL1 as follows:
• Connect SL1 to a PC (see chapter 12.1)
• Open Data page by pressing Data button or click NavBar icon
• Click on a single Run or press Sel. All button to select all data stored in SL1 memory
• Press Download button to start downloading