Edelbrock QwikData 2 User manual

Edelbrock QwikData 2
Quick Start Guide
This QwikData 2 QwikStart guide is a condensed installation manual, outlining the basic setup functions to get your
data acquisition system up and running.
For more detailed information and to better familiarize yourself with the power of QwikData 2 Data Logger System,
please review the QwikData 2 Installation Manual and the Help Menu included in your software.
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Contents
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EDELBROCK QWIKDATA 2 QUICK START MANUAL 2
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1Step 1. Software Installation
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2USB Drivers ...................................................................................................................................4
3Getting Started .......................................................................................................................................................... 4CONFIGURATION
......................................................................................................................................................... 5Step 2. Designate Setup File.
......................................................................................................................................................... 6Step 3. Register LCU
......................................................................................................................................................... 7Step 4. Set Outing Data
......................................................................................................................................................... 8Step 5. Creating (edit) Calibrations
......................................................................................................................................... 9Channel Parameters
......................................................................................................................................... 10Importing Calibrations
......................................................................................................................................... 12Calibrating in Manual ADC Count
......................................................................................................................................... 13Calibrating from Sensor Output
......................................................................................................................................................... 14Step 6. Digital Channel Input Setup
......................................................................................................................................................... 15Step 7. Logger Set-up
......................................................................................................................................... 15Logging Table Enable Conditions
......................................................................................................................................... 16Logging Table Channel Setup
.......................................................................................................................................................... 17USB COMMUNICATION
......................................................................................................................................................... 17Step 8. Open the Comms Display Window
......................................................................................................................................................... 18Step 9.Sending a Config to the LCU
......................................................................................................................................................... 19Step 10. Downloading Logged Data
.......................................................................................................................................................... 20DATAANALYSIS
......................................................................................................................................................... 21Step 11. Add New Outing
......................................................................................................................................................... 22Step 11A. Replace Outing
......................................................................................................................................................... 23Step 12. Open a Time Plot
......................................................................................................................................................... 24Step 12A. Open a Distance Plot
.......................................................................................................................................................... 25Harness Details
......................................................................................................................................................... 26Suggested Harness Routing
......................................................................................................................................................... 27#91290 Basic Analog Harness Details
......................................................................................................................................................... 30#91294 Advanced Thermocouple Harness Details
......................................................................................................................................................... 33#91291 Advanced Analog Harness Details
.......................................................................................................................................................... 36Pre Outing Check-List
.......................................................................................................................................................... 37Qwikdata 2 Tech Support
.......................................................................................................................................................... 38User Notes

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Introducing QwikData 2
Thank you for acquiring QwikData 2. You now have at your fingertips all the tools you'll need to manage your
Data Acquisition applications!
The QwikData 2 Quick Start manual is a condensed installation manual outlining the basic setup functions to
get your system up and running. For more detailed information and to better familiarize yourself with the power
of QwikData 2 Data Logger system please review the QwikData 2 Installation Manual or the Help menu on the
toolbar of the QwikData 2 Software.
QwikData 2, and the individual development tools within QwikData 2, contain many features that make Data
Acquisition a breeze. If you have any questions or issues with QwikData 2, you can contact our QwikData 2
Technical Hotline at 800-416-8628 from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm PST Monday thru Friday.
Edelbrock customers can now join others at http://forums.edelbrock.com/forums/ The forum offers support
from current experienced users as well as Edelbrock Tech Reps.
Step 1. Software Installation
Included in the installation is a SAMPLE.DAT logger data file to help you familiarize yourself with the many
features of QwikData 2. Located in Power to Win\Data directory.
You also can refer to the Read me files, located in the root of the installation compact disc. The Read me files
contain detailed information on installation issues for all of the products in Edelbrock QwikData 2.
The Read me files are text files (*.txt) and can be viewed with any text editor.
This section contains information on installing QwikData 2 to your computer. It is recommended that you check
the section on System Requirements before installing this product.
1. Install the QwikData 2 Software disc in your CD drive.
2. Double click on Install Edelbrock QwikData 2.
3. Follow the directions to install QwikData 2.
4. Do not change the default installation drive or path.
When the Software Installation has completed three Icons for QwikData 2 will be posted on your desktop for
Configuration, USB Communication and Analysis.Double click on any icon to open the application.

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USB Drivers
The QwikData 2 Power to Win install disk will copy the current device drivers during installation to your
"C:\Power to Win" directory. Follow the instructions below to complete the installation of your USB drivers.
NOTE: Some files and components of QwikData 2 installation are referred to as Power To Win and EFI.
First Time Installation
USB Driver Initialization: Power up your Logger and connect to your Laptop with the USB cable. When
connected the logger hardware will be detected and the "Found New Hardware" wizard will open. Follow the
instructions to install the driver making sure to point to the "C:\Power to Win" directory if prompted.
1. From Hardware Update Wizard window select Install from a specific location.Select Next to continue.
2. Enter Path: C:\Power To Win or select from pull down in window. Select Next to continue. Update wizard
will locate and setup necessary driver device.
Notes
·Drivers can only be installed or updated when the logger is powered up and connected to the USB port.

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Getting Started
The QwikData 2 data acquisition system is broken down into three parts:
·Configuration - Data logger, channel setup and calibration editor.
·Data Analysis - Data analysis, graphing, and custom reports application.
·USB Communication - Data logger monitor, download and configuration program.
After you have loaded your software Icons for each of the application will be placed on your desktop.
CONFIGURATION -
DATA ANALYSIS -
DATA COMMUNICATION -
·Double click on any Icon to open the application.
NOTE: Many items in the Software Toolbars will be grayed out, these are reserved for functions in
future software releases.
Follow the preceding steps in this manual to complete your QwikData 2 Data System setup.
CONFIGURATION
The Configuration module is for managing all of your data logger setups.
Setup files contain a Channel Logging Table, Outing Information, Channel Data and Channel Calibrations, for
up to 10 different cars.
Avariety of tools are provided for setting up your data logger. The setup screens have been designed to list
the various logger functions into related groups for ease of use. The Logging Table organizes the selected
channels for logging, sample rates and logger start stop conditions. The Register LCU function organizes
setup files and logged data download paths for specific LCU's by serial number. This allows the computer to
distinguishes which LCU is connected, apply the appropriate Setup and Calibration files and determines the
location for the Downloaded Data Files.
The Channel Calibration Window simplifies creating and editing sensor calibrations. A QwikData 2 Sensor
Calibration Library is provided in the Calibration Editor Window containing Calibrations for all QwikData 2
sensors. Just choose a sensor by part number and apply the calibration to the selected channel using the
Import Calibration function.

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Step 2. Designate Setup File.
Use this function to designate a specific setup file for editing.
Open the Configuration program by double clicking the Configuration Icon on your desktop.
1. On the Menu Bar under File select Set Current Car.
2. Select Car #01-Sample to highlight and click OK to set as a template for your new setup.
The Set Current Car window will close, all changes made in the Configuration program will now be saved to
Car 01 setup file.
NOTES
* The sample setup (Car#01) is a blank setup for you to use as a template to create your own setup. The setup
file contains all your sensor channel calibrations, names, logging table etc
*The setup file name (currently sample) will be changed in Step 5 under car data when you assign a car
name.
Hide ECU Channels
·To further simplify your setup procedure, if you are using your logger without an ECU interface you can use
the Hide ECU Channels menu option. This option will hide all ECU channels not related to your setup.
1. On the Menu Bar under Logger, select Hide ECU Channels.
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Step 3. Register LCU
In order for the LCU to recognize a specific setup file (CAR ##), the LCU serial number must be registered and
adownload path specifying the file location for downloaded data must be entered. The serial number can be
found on a sticker on the housing of the LCU and also appears on the status bar of the USB Comms screen of
your computer when connected.
1. On the Menu Bar under File,click Register LCU's.
2. Enter the LCU serial number and logger download path next to the Car setup you are working with.
3. You can browse for a existing download path by clicking the [...] button.
Select the new path or enter the name in the path text box. If the download path does not exist you will be
prompted to have it created for you.
4. Click OK to save changes.
Notes
·01 Represents Car#01 setup.
·Create recognizable file names like Car description or event name eg: C:\Power to Win\Data\Mustang or
C:\Power to Win\Data\Raceway Park
·Unused serial number fields should be set to zero.
·Data downloaded from an unregistered LCU will default to position one.

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Step 4. Set Outing Data
This function allows the user to enter specific Outing Data that will be stored with each downloaded data set.
This information also helps identify each logger outing when browsing for specific data files with the Analysis
program. The comments should be updated prior to each outing and can be edited in the Analysis program
post downloads.
1. On the menu bar under Logger,click Outing Data.
2. Enter the Driver and Car Names.
3. Type in any text Comments for the data set in Line 1 and Line 2.
4. Enter track Name and Length.
Beacon Mask is reserved for options in future software releases.
5. Click OK to save changes.
Notes
·The Outing Data is saved and will be downloaded as part of each Logger Data set and can be edited in the
Analysis program.
Setup Sheet
This function allows the user to enter vehicle, weather and track specific setup data that will be stored with
each downloaded data set.
1. On the menu bar under Logger,click, Setup Sheet.
2. Type in any text Comments for the data set.
3. Click OK to save or Print to print a hard copy.
Notes
The Setup Sheet is saved and will be downloaded as part of each logger data set.

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Step 5. Creating (edit) Calibrations
When calibrating a sensor you define a set of points by specifying x and y coordinates. A minimum of two
points are required to create a linear calibration curve. Ideally the calibration should include two points close to
the maximum and minimum raw values. Non-Linear type calibrations(Interpolation) for temperature sensors
require more data points.
Apressure transducer may have a output signal range of .5 volts to 4.5 volts. The LCU converts this voltage to
aBinary representation. QwikData 2 is a 12 bit system with a maximum resolution of 4096 counts(bits). At 0.0
psi the sensor output is .5 volts or 414 bits, at 100 psi the sensor output is 4.40 volts or 3605 bits. A sensor
calibration refers to voltage output as X and the bit count as Y.
Acomplete understanding of Sensor Calibration is not necessary. The Import Sensor Calibration
function is a simple direct procedure for calibrating most QwikData 2 sensors.
Three procedures for creating Sensor Calibrations are available in QwikData 2. Refer to the underlined links
below for more information.
1. Importing Calibrations. The simplest most direct procedure for creating sensor calibrations is to import
calibrations from a list of sensors organized by part number and accessed with the Import function in the
sensor calibration window.(Microsoft Office Excel must be loaded on computer to function)
2. Calibrating in Manual ADC Count. Follow the Manual ADC Count procedure to manually enter the X and
Ysensor calibration points from the keyboard for you sensors. This is a useful procedure if you are using a
sensor supplied with specific calibration information.
3. Calibrating from Sensor Output. If the output of the sensor is dependant on how it is installed, (a linear
potentiometer used to measure damper movement or throttle position for example) then it is easier to use
direct sensor readings from the logger for the X calibration point while communicating with the logger to
calibrate the channel.
Notes
·It is helpful to first assign Channel names and setup graph scaling's in Channel Parameters for the channels
you will be calibrating.
·Channel names must be entered under Channel Parameters in the Calibration Window. The Channel
Scales, Color and Decimal Points may also be edited in the Channel Data Window.
·Microsoft Office Excel must be loaded in computer for Import Calibration Window to open properly.

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Channel Parameters
The first step in calibrating a channel is to set the channel parameters. Channel parameters are what defines a
particular channel.
1. Under Channels on the menu bar select Edit Calibration, the Calibration Window will open (Fig.1).
2. From the Calibration Window menu bar under Channel,click Select Channel or Ctrl L. Choose the
channel for calibrating from the list (Fig.2).
Fig.1 Fig.2
3. From the calibration window menu bar under Channel select Channel Parameters.
4. The channel parameter editor window will display the parameters for the selected channel (Fig.3).
Fig.3
5. Select Name and enter a name for the channel.
6. Select Units and enter the units that you want the sensor data displayed in.(psi ,inHg, Deg F. etc.)
7. Select Graphics and enter the number of decimal places to which the channel data is displayed.
8. Auto Scale sets the channels upper and lower graph scales automatically based on recorded data values.
9. Select Color and choose a default color for the channel from the defined palette.
10. Click OK to save changes. Repeat steps 2 thru 10 for each sensor.
Notes
·It is recommended that the channel Filter parameter is set to none during calibration.
·Graph Scales will be applied to Calibration Window graph and Analysis Channel graph.
·Dashboard drop down feature is reserved for future software releases.

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Importing Calibrations
Most users find this calibration procedure the simplest and most direct. Follow these functions to Import
calibrations for your sensors.
·Be sure to assign channel names and edit Channel Parameters before creating calibrations. Un-named
channels will be listed as LCU location or ANA##.
1. From the menu bar under Channels select Edit Calibrations(Ctrl+C), this will open the calibration window
(Fig1).
2. In the calibration window menu bar under channel click Select Channel.
Fig.1
3. From the Analog Channels window double click the channel you want to calibrate (Fig.2).
4. From the menu bar under file select Import.
Fig.2

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5. Select the tab to display the sensor type i.e: Pressure,Temperature, Lambda, Misc..
·Sensor calibrations are listed by part number or description and are available in various ranges and
units.
6. Double Click on a sensor name to select (Fig.3).
Fig.3
·The calibration window will reopen with the selected calibration applied (Fig.4).
Fig.4
7. Repeat steps 2 thru 6 for next sensor.
8. To save changes exit Calibration Window or under File on the menu bar select Save Changes .

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Calibrating in Manual ADC Count
Follow the Manual ADC Count procedure to manually enter calibration points from the keyboard for your
sensors. This is a useful procedure if you are using a sensor supplied with specific calibration information. Be
sure to edit the selected channels parameters before creating a calibration.
1. Open the calibration window and select the channel you want to calibrate.(Fig.1)
Fig.1
2. On the calibration window menu under Channel select Manual ADC Count, a check should appear.
3. On the Calibration window Menu Bar under Calibrate, select Insert Value.
4. Enter the Y Value (Units)
Hit OK
5. Enter the X Value (Bits)
Hit OK
The graphic display is updated as points are added to the calibration grid. If calibration points exceed graph
adjust graph scaling in step #7 of Parameters.
6. Repeat step 2 to enter more calibration points if necessary.
7. Enter a Calibration Type.
8. Close to save changes.

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Calibrating from Sensor Output
If the output of a sensor is dependant on how it is installed; for example, a linear potentiometer used to
measure damper movement or throttle position Calibrating from Sensor Output is very useful.
Calibrating using direct sensor readings requires USB Comms. to be open and online with the LCU and LCU
12 volt power ON. In the Calibration window under Channel the Manual ADC Count must also be unchecked.
Be sure to edit the selected channels parameters before creating a calibration.
1. Open the Calibration window and select the channel for calibrating (Fig.1). If you are connected to your LCU
the real-time channel reading in the status bar is active showing the current output from the selected sensor
and can be used to monitor the response of the sensor as it moves. The lower right corner of the calibration
window should read Connected. The calibration points in the grid are plotted on the graph(Fig.2).
Fig.1 Fig.2
2. Hit the Enter Key, a window for Y Value should open(Fig.3), set sensor to known value for Y, enter value of
Yin the window and hit Enter Key again to record calibration point.
3. Repeat steps to record more calibration points.
4. Close window to save Calibration.
Fig.3
Notes
·You can use the Del key to delete unwanted calibrations points for the selected grid cell.
·Use the Edit Value menu to edit existing calibration points.
·The first four available channels on the channels list are LCU internal, the connection status will
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Step 6. Digital Channel Input Setup
Use this function to setup your LCU digital inputs as RPM and speed channels.
The logger references a RPM or Speed input for both the logging criteria (not necessary if activating logger
with Switch Activate option) and for the engine logbook. In order for these to function correctly you must
have at least one digital channel set to System Speed or System RPM.If no digital RPM inputs are available
for System RPM the logger must be enabled with a switch. See Step #8.
1. On the menu bar under Channels,click Digital Inputs.
2. Select a Input Type for Digital channel.
3. If connected to a tach output signal from a ignition box for engine RPM enter the number of pulses per
engine revolution. If using a trigger wheel or flying magnet enter number of magnets or Teeth on trigger wheel.
The logger calculates distance and speed from the number of pulses received from the wheelspeed sensors
and the tire diameter of each wheel.
4. Select trigger edge for sensor signal. Most sensors trigger off rising edge. If data is inconsistent or has drift,
sensor air gap is correct and pulses per rev are correct try changing trigger edge.
5. Click OK to save changes.
·The System Speed Button allows users the option of combining two or more channels to create your
System Speed channel.
1. Open the Digital Inputs setup and press the System Speed button.
2. Select the Active Inputs to be used.
3. Pick one of the Mode options.
NOTE
·Reed Switch Speed Sensor #91116 purchased before Sept.09 require a .33uF capacitor be soldered across
the signal and ground wires inside the Switchcraft sensor connector. Refer to Connecting a Reed Switch
Speed Sensor in Instrumentation section of QwikData 2 Manual.

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Step 7. Logger Set-up
Logging Table Enable Conditions
OPTION 1: Your QwikData 2 harness is supplied with two leads labeled LOG-SW and SW-GND for a switch to
manually start logging(Switch in closed position) and stop logging. Select Switch 3 for manual switch override.
The Start Stop Conditions have no effect when the Switch 3 is active.
OPTION 2: Use this function to setup the enable conditions that define when Data Logging starts and stops.
Data Logging will start when either of the start conditions are met but will only stop when both stop conditions
are met. This prevents logging unwanted data like when the car is warming up.
1. On the menu bar under Logger,click Logging Table.
2. Click on the Enable tab.
3. Set the Start logging conditions or select Switch 3 for manual logging switch.
4. Set the Stop logging conditions.
5. Click OK to accept the changes.
Notes
·Cyclic Logging is for continual logging after memory has filled, previously stored data will be overwritten.
·Pit Stop Beacon reserved for future software releases.

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Logging Table Channel Setup
Use this function to enable a channel for logging and setup the sample rates for each of the channels that you
want to log.
1. On the menu bar under Logger,click Logging Table.
The available channels and current sample rates will be displayed (Fig1).
Fig.1
Fig.2
2. Double-click on the channel you want to log and set the sample rate on.
3. Select a sample rate from the available options window (Fig.2).
4. Click OK.
The LCU has a fixed amount of logging memory and has a maximum through put of samples which dictates
the logging rates for channels. If you choose to log channels at a high rate you will reduce the total number of
channels that you can log. If a channel does not vary much during a lap, for example; temperatures, pressures
then choose slower logging rates.
5. Repeat step 3 for the next channel.
6. Click OK to accept the changes.
Notes
·The number of channels enabled and the total logging time is updated each time you make a change.
·Hold the Ctrl key and select multiple channels to change more than one channel at a time.
·The Channel Logging Rate of LCU Battery also controls the refresh rate of the Comms screen. It is
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USB COMMUNICATION
The USB Communications module is the main interface between your computer and the LCU. It features a
user configurable window along with tools for sending setups to the logger and downloading data after a
session. The monitor allows the user to create any number of windows to display channel data. Once a screen
format has been defined it can be saved to disk.
Step 8. Open the Comms Display Window
Use this function to open the sample Comms display window included with your software.
1. Plug your Logger into the Laptop with the supplied USB cable and power up the logger.
2. From your desktop Click the USB Comms Icon . USB Communication program should open and
display a blank window. In the status bar at the bottom of the page ON LINE should be displayed indicating the
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3. On the Menu Bar under File click Open.
4. Select the file named Settings.nsb.All Comms Window Templates are saved with the file extension type
(*.nsb)
5. Double-click the Settings.nsb file or click OK to open it.
The sample Comms window should open displaying all channels and data.
Notes
·For details regarding modifying the Comms screen see Editing Windows in the USB Communication
section of the QwikData 2 Manual or from Help on your QwikData 2 Software Toolbar.
·For details regarding how to Zero Analog channels see Zero Channels in the USB Communication section
of the QwikData 2 Manual or from Help on your QwikData 2 Software Toolbar.
Step 9.Sending a Config to the LCU
Any time a Set-up File is modified in the Configuration Program it must be loaded in the LCU before the
changes can take effect. Follow these steps to load a Set-up File in the LCU.
1. From USB Comms on the Logger menu, click Send Config.
2. The current setup registered to the LCU will be sent to the logger.
Awindow will display indicating the LCU configuration has successfully been updated.
Notes
·You cannot send a new setup to the logger while it is recording data.

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Step 10. Downloading Logged Data
Use this function to download data from your logger to your laptop. Once downloaded the data can be viewed
with the Analysis module.
With the Communications program open connect the USB cable between your laptop and LCU. Verify
communication is ON LINE in lower right corner of screen.
1. On the Logger menu, click Download.
A progress bar will briefly display indicating download progress.
After the download is complete your Setup File is automatically re-loaded.
Notes
·You cannot download the logger while it is still recording data.
·If Logger is empty a window indicating LCU has no data to download will display.