Larsen & Brusgaard LogTrackII User manual
LogTrackII Operating manual
Rev. 0.9
Larsen & Brusgaard LogTrackII Operating manual
Contents
1. Introduction.................................................................................................................................................4
2. Important: Jump Testing............................................................................................................................6
3. System Requirements..................................................................................................................................6
4. Package Contents.........................................................................................................................................7
5. Description...................................................................................................................................................8
6. Powering ON................................................................................................................................................9
7. Main Window.............................................................................................................................................10
8. Standby Mode............................................................................................................................................11
9. Jump Mode.................................................................................................................................................12
10. Start / Stop logging..................................................................................................................................13
11. Changing Trigger Altitudes....................................................................................................................14
12. Recorded pages........................................................................................................................................15
14. Download data.........................................................................................................................................15
15. Delete data................................................................................................................................................15
16. Resetting the LogTrackII........................................................................................................................16
17. Battery replacement................................................................................................................................17
18. LogTrackII Driver Installation Windows 7 / Windows 7 X64............................................................18
19. LogTrackII Driver Installation Vista / Vista X64................................................................................22
20. LogTrackII Driver Installation XP / XP64...........................................................................................24
21. LogTrackIIII Analysis Software............................................................................................................32
22. Specifications............................................................................................................................................33
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1. Introduction
The LogTrackII Data Logger is a very small, thin, low power, easy to use device for
measuring barometric pressure, altitude and g-Force data.
LogTrackII can be set to activate/deactivate at different trigger altitudes and can automatically
store up to 100 separate jumps or up to 8 hours of recording time without any user input.
This ultra low power consumption device is specifically designed for skydiving, canopy
flight-testing, and other pressure relevant environments and applications.
LogTrackII comprises a +/-16 g-force, 3-axis high-resolution accelerometer data recorder.
LogTrackII is the perfect data logger where G forces need to be examined relative to
barometric pressure and altitude.
Among the features are:
•+/-16 g-force, 3-axis high-resolution accelerometer
•Barometric pressure sensor
•Large storage capacity (up to 8 hours recording time)
•Durable rubberized coating
•Super-thin curved design
•USB port for connection to PC using LogTrackII Data Analysis software
•Long lasting easy to find batteries
•On/off mode
•Built-In mounting holes for various pilot placements.
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Using the LogTrackII Data Analysis software, recorded data can be downloaded to a PC. All
information logged by the unit can be displayed in a fast, clean and concise charting format
and can be archived for later data research and comparison.
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2. Important: Jump Testing
Larsen & Brusgaard strongly recommends users of LogTrackII to make some practice test
jumps with the LogTrackII before using it for specific project related tests.
This way the users can familiarize themselves with the LogTrackII unit and the LogTrackII
PC software before spending time and money on business specific tests.
The LogTrackII may be put anywhere on the skydiver’s body. However, the closer the unit is
placed to the torso the more accurate the g-force measurements will be.
Based on many test jumps, Larsen & Brusgaard does not recommend placing the LogTrackII
on the hand or the arm due to movements and differences in air pressure. Different hand/arm
positions will not accurately record G-force data or the area of actual canopy opening
(deployment).
Placing the LogTrackII on the helmet will give more reliable data, but again, the head can
also make movements and result in inaccurate readings of G-force data and the area of actual
canopy opening (deployment).
3. System Requirements
Windows XP/XP64, Vista/Vista x64, Windows 7/Windows 7 x64
CD-ROM drive
One unoccupied USB port on your PC
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4. Package Contents
Unpack the package and inspect all the items carefully.
If any of the items are damaged or missing or if you have any questions please contact
Larsen & Brusgaard.
LogTrackII device:
100cm Micro-USB to USB cable for desktop PC
LogTrackII Data Analysis software PC CD-ROM
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5. Description
1. LCD display
2. Left button
3. Middle button
4. Right button
5. Micro USB jack
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6. Powering ON
The LogTrackII has been powered OFF prior to shipping from our factory. To power ON,
press and hold any key until the LogTrackII beeps, then release the button.
The LogTrackII runs a self-test and displays all icons:
It then displays the firmware version number together with L&B factory reference numbers,
Note:
If factory ID 1 is not 229 and if factory ID 2 is not 31 the unit is defective and must be
returned to L&B.
It then switches to a screen display referred to as the “Main Window”
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7. Main Window
This window consists of the following:
Current Barometric Pressure:
This is also the “Ground Level” pressure when calculating the altitude after take-off
Current X, Y and Z value:
The values are “bit” values where 1 bit = 4mg
In the LogTrackII Data Analysis software all recorded 3-axis acceleration data are
shown as g-Force values within the range +/- 16g
To view the Start/Stop logging trigger altitudes, press and hold .
LogTrackII will switch between the start and stop logging trigger altitude heights.
In this screen example LogTrackII will automatically start logging at 12000 feet and stop
logging at 1000 feet.
To change the altitudes or switch to feet/meters please read section:
“Change Trigger Altitudes”
NOTE:
If no button has been pressed within 30 seconds LogTrackII will return to “Standby Mode”
(showing Current Barometric Pressure, Date, Time, seconds and Device ID)
To enter the Main window from Standby Mode, press
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8. Standby Mode
Battery Status:
Full capacity: Symbol shows two black bars inside the battery icon.
Half capacity: Symbol shows one black bar inside the battery icon.
Low capacity: Symbol shows no black bars, just an “empty” battery icon.
Batteries should be replaced as soon as possible if low capacity displays.
Current Barometric Pressure:
This is also the “Ground Level” pressure when calculating the altitude after take-off
Current Date:
Can only be changed from the LogTrackII Data Analysis PC software
Current Time:
Can only be changed from the LogTrackII Data Analysis PC software
Current Seconds:
Can only be changed from the LogTrackII Data Analysis PC software
Device ID:
Used to identify the device.
. This number can only be changed from the LogTrackII Data Analysis PC software
NOTE:
To enter the Main window from “Standby Mode”, press
The LogTrackII automatically switches OFF 14 hours after entering “Standby Mode”
.
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9. Jump Mode
Shortly after take-off the current barometric pressure will switch to current altitude in either
feet or meters indicating that the unit has switched to “Jump Mode”.
“Jump Mode” is required before automatic or manual logging.
NOTE:
To enter “Jump Mode” from “Main Window” press and hold until the unit beeps and
altitude in feet / meters is shown...
To enter “Jump Mode” from “Standby Mode” press then press and hold until the
unit beeps and altitude in feet / meters is shown...
If no altitude change is detected by the unit, within 30 seconds LogTrackII will return to
“Main Window”.
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10. Start / Stop logging
The LogTrackII can begin logging automatically or manually. The LogTrackII can handle up
to 100 separate log files up to a total of 8 hours of logs.
When downloading into the LogTrackII Data Analysis software, each log is created with a
filename including Date, Time and Device ID.
Automatic Start and Stop:
If the start logging trigger altitude are not 0, the LogTrackII will automatically start and
stop logging at the preset height.
Logging will start automatically from any mode (NOT OFF) with no user input
required.
When LogTrackII passes the start logging trigger altitude, the device will sound one
beep, show “Logging” on the display and begin logging the altitude and 3-axis data.
When LogTrackII passes the stop logging Trigger altitude, the device will sound one
beep, switch off “Logging” on the display and stop logging.
Manual Start and Stop:
At any time, on the ground or in the airplane Manual Start / Stop is possible IF the Start
logging trigger altitude are set to 0,
Start:
First enter “Jump Mode”, (The LogTrackII shows Altitude)
Then Press and down and wait for 5 beeps and the Logging icon will
show.
Stop:
Press
and and wait for 5 beeps and the Logging icon will switch off.
Note:
When the “Logging” icon shows, the unit is logging data and an automatic or manual stop is
required to stop logging
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11. Changing Trigger Altitudes
1. Press and release quickly. The Iicon will turn on and off (disappear)
2. When the
Iicon appears again, immediately press and keep it pressed.
The
Iicon will disappear again
3. When the
Iicon appears again, release immediately
1. The LogTrackII now flashes in the Start Trigger Altitude.
2. Press or to change Start Trigger Altitude.
3. Press
again and the Stop Trigger Altitude flashes.
4. Press
or to change Stop Trigger Altitude
5. Press
again and the Feet / Meters icon flashes
6. Press
or to change between Feet / Meters
7. Press
again to leave “Change Trigger Altitude”
Note:
If setting Start trigger altitude to 0, Automatic Start and Stop is disabled and only manual
start / stop is possible.
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12. Recorded pages
LogTrackII can store up to 8 hours of data (8000 pages), in max. 100 separate log files.
To view how many total pages are stored on the device, please read section “Change Trigger
Altitudes”.
13. Auto OFF
The LogTrackII automatically switches OFF 14 hours after the last jump or 14 hours after
last pressing any key, whichever comes first.
NOTE:
When switched OFF the LogTrackII cannot be used for jumping.
Customer settings, log data and clock are not lost when switched OFF.
To power the LogTrackII on, see section 6 Power On.
14. Download data
In “Standby Mode” or Main Window”, plug the Micro USB cable into the LogTrackII and
connect to PC USB port.
In the LogTrackII Data Analysis software application, the device will show.
15. Delete data
Either:
Reset the LogTrackII (See section “Resetting the LogTrackII”) while pressing down.
Keep
pressed for about 5 seconds until 5 beeps are completed.
LogTrackII recorded data is now delete
Or:
Delete recorded data from the LogTrackII Data Analysis PC software application.
Note:
CAUTION! After deleting data there is no way to restore data.
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16. Resetting the LogTrackII
Press a paperclip into the tiny hole on the rear side of the unit and release. The unit will
restart.
NOTE: Reset the unit after battery replacement and when troubleshooting.
Customer settings and recorded logs are kept protected in the unit memory when removing batteries.
However, the built-in clock may again need to be set to the correct time.
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17. Battery replacement
Carefully remove screw from battery cover and remove batteries.
Install new batteries and note polarity.
Use only CR-2325 or equivalent.
NOTE: Reset the LogTrackII after replacing batteries.
Customer settings and recorded logs are kept protected in the unit memory when removing batteries.
However, the built-in clock may again need to be set to the correct time.
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18. LogTrackII Driver Installation Windows 7 / Windows 7 X64
Connect the device to a spare USB port on your PC. Windows Found New Hardware Wizard will
launch
The OS comes up with a
“Found New Hardware
Wizard” which guides you
through the installation
procedure. Select the option
“Browse my computer for driver
software” as shown in the right
screen shot.
Browse for driver software on
the CD-ROM and enter the file
path in the combo-box ("Z:\
USB Drivers" in the example
shown right) or browse to it by
clicking the browse button. Once
the file path has been entered in
the box, click next to proceed.
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When the installation has
finished a completion screen is
displayed.
Click on “Close” to finish the
driver installation.
The Found New Hardware Wizard will continue by installing the USB Serial Port driver for the
second part of the device. The procedure for installing the second part is identical to that of
installing the first part from the first screen of the Found New Hardware Wizard.
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The OS comes up with a
“Found New Hardware
Wizard” which guides you
through the installation
procedure. Select the option
“Browse my computer for driver
software” as shown right screen
shot.
Browse for driver software on
the CD-ROM and enter the file
path in the combo-box ("Z:\
USB Drivers" in the example
right) or browse to it by clicking
the browse button. Once the file
path has been entered in the box,
click next to proceed.
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