User manual NOVAK DATA LOGGER

[. . . ] Instruction Manual Please check the Sentry Data Logger product page online for the latest software and instruction manual downloads. To benefit from all of the technical features of the Sentry Data Logger and Data Logger Acquisition Software, read all instructions. TABLE OF CONTENTS PRODUCT OVERVIEW _____________________________________________________________________ 4 PRECAUTIONS ___________________________________________________________________________ 5 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ________________________________________________________________ 6 REQUIREMENTS __________________________________________________________________________ 6 INSTALLATION AND FIRST USE ________________________________________________________________ 6 UNINSTALL ______________________________________________________________________________ 6 DEVICE SETUP ___________________________________________________________________________ 7 ACCELERATION (G-FORCE) SENSOR ___________________________________________________________ 8 BATTERY VOLTAGE SENSOR _________________________________________________________________ 9 ANALOG TEMPERATURE SENSOR LOOP ________________________________________________________ 10 DIGITAL TEMPERATURE SENSORS ____________________________________________________________ 11 RPM SENSOR ­ SENSORED BRUSHLESS _______________________________________________________ 12 RPM SENSOR ­ NITRO/BRUSH MOTORS/SENSORLESS MOTORS ______________________________________ 13 INPUT HARNESS SENSOR __________________________________________________________________ 14 CURRENT SENSOR _______________________________________________________________________ 15 USING THE DEVICE ______________________________________________________________________ 16 RECORD DATA __________________________________________________________________________ 16 DELETE DATA ___________________________________________________________________________ 16 USB CONNECTION_______________________________________________________________________ 17 DOWNLOAD DATA_______________________________________________________________________ 18 INITIATE DATA DOWNLOAD _________________________________________________________________ 18 SAVE DATA_____________________________________________________________________________ 18 VIEW DOWNLOADED FILES _________________________________________________________________ 19 REAL-TIME DATA OBSERVATION __________________________________________________________ 20 CONFIGURE DEVICE _____________________________________________________________________ 21 DEVICE SETTINGS ________________________________________________________________________ 21 CUSTOMIZE INPUT SIGNAL__________________________________________________________________ 22 ERASE DEVICE MEMORY _________________________________________________________________ 23 DATA ANALYSIS ________________________________________________________________________ 24 OPEN FILE _____________________________________________________________________________ 24 ANALYZE DOWNLOADED INFORMATION_________________________________________________________ 24 CUSTOMIZE VIEW ________________________________________________________________________ 25 EDIT FILE ______________________________________________________________________________ 26 SAVE CHANGES _________________________________________________________________________ 26 PRINT DATA ____________________________________________________________________________ 26 SUMMARY PAGE ________________________________________________________________________ 28 DATA PAGE ____________________________________________________________________________ 29 GRAPH PAGE ___________________________________________________________________________ 30 Novak Electronics, Inc. | www. teamnovak. com 2 PLAYBACK PAGE _______________________________________________________________________ 31 NOTES PAGE ___________________________________________________________________________ 32 CONFIGURATION ________________________________________________________________________ 33 CUSTOMIZE APPLICATION __________________________________________________________________ 33 CUSTOMIZE FILE _________________________________________________________________________ 33 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ________________________________________________________________ 34 SERVICE PROCEDURES __________________________________________________________________ 34 PRODUCT WARRANTY ___________________________________________________________________ 35 3 | Novak Electronics, Inc. www. teamnovak. com PRODUCT OVERVIEW The Novak Sentry Data Logger (Model #2000 and #2010) system is the perfect solution for radio control (RC) drivers who are looking for a more visual representation of their vehicle's performance. [. . . ] Enter a Final Gear Ratio in the textbox to display the correct speed 4. Analog and digital voltage gauge NOTE If any of the sensor gauge pointers are stuck at maximum, go to Customize File to change the maximum value setting for the sensor. Novak Electronics, Inc. | Real-Time Data Observation www. teamnovak. com 20 CONFIGURE DEVICE The Novak Data Acquisition software allows you to configure and calibrate the Novak Sentry Data Logger device. Configure the device settings via the Device Settings dialog box, and calibrate the device via the Customize ESC Input Signal dialog box. The Novak Sentry Data Logger must be connected via USB to the computer. You can do one of the following to enter the configuration section: Click on the icon next to Configure Device when the connection menu display appears. On the menu bar, select Tools>Configure Device. On the right lower corner of the application display, click on the arrow next to the icon. Select Configure Device. On the tool bar, click on the Configure Device icon. DEVICE SETTINGS Type a new value over the existing setting, or click on the up and down arrow to change the value. Changing the Maximum Number of Runs or Sample Rate will change the Maximum Record Time per Run. The software automatically optimizes the Maximum Record Time per Run to the longest time possible. You can reduce this time but cannot increase it without editing the Maximum Number of Runs or Sample Rate. Maximum number of Runs ­ The maximum number of data files allocated on the device. Maximum Record Time per Run ­ The maximum time, in seconds, that can be logged per run, given the number of runs and sample rates selected. Sample Rate ­ This setting sets the rate speed at which the readings are taken and recorded from the sensors. The faster the data is recorded (lower number), the more information will be available for data analysis. The slower the rate means the less detailed the information will be but allows for a longer record time. Shown are default Values WARNING!Any time a configuration change is made to the Novak Sentry Data Logger device, it will clear device memory. If there is any data on the device that has not been downloaded, it is advisable to download the data before making any configuration changes. 21 Configure Device | Novak Electronics, Inc. www. teamnovak. com Enduro Mode ­ This feature allows the recording of multiple battery packs all in one reading. By selecting this option, the Maximum Number of Runs will be set to one, and all of the data will be stored in one log file for review. Remote Start/Stop ­ By selecting this option, you can remote start/stop data acquisition from your transmitter by either applying full brake or full steering in one direction for the allotted amount of time. Remote Start/Stop Activation After ­ The time, in seconds, the throttle/steering needs to be applied before activating remote start/stop. Calibrate Button ­ Calibrates the throttle/steering position for remote start and input signal data display. Shown are default Values CUSTOMIZE INPUT SIGNAL Calibrate the throttle/steering position for remote start and input signal data display. Before starting to calibrate the input signal, please make sure the motor wires or motor sensor harness is disconnected from the speed control. [. . . ] Name String - The display name used to identify the selected sensor throughout the application/file. Modify the name for easier identification. CUSTOMIZE FILE The Customize File dialog box is very similar to the Customize Application dialog box. However, any changes made to this section only affect the selected file. In exception, the graph color setting can not be changed in this section. [. . . ]