RaceCapturePro2 hardware guide - Revision history

Brentp at 00:04, 9 August 2017

2017-08-09T00:04:41Z

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	===Power Connection===		===Power Connection===
	* Via terminal block		====Via terminal block====
	Connect RaceCapture/Pro to a power source between 9 and 18V. To fully support all devices and outputs, provide at least a 5A fused connection.		Connect RaceCapture/Pro to a power source between 9 and 18V. To fully support all devices and outputs, provide at least a 5A fused connection.

	* Via RJ45 connection		====Via RJ45 connection====
	You can also power via the RJ45 connector:		You can also power via the RJ45 connector:

	[[File:Canrj45.png]]		[[File:Canrj45.png]]

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2017-08-09T00:03:59Z

Power Connection

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	* Via RJ45 connection		* Via RJ45 connection
	You can also power via the RJ45 connector:		You can also power via the RJ45 connector:
			[[File:Canrj45.png]]

	* '''Important note''' The +12v connection on the RJ45 is connected internally to the +12v on the terminal block on RaceCapture/Pro MK2. It's recommended you only power via one source - RJ45 or terminal block - if you have both connected at the same time, you may cause back-feeding of power through RaceCapture/Pro, which may cause damage to the unit.		* '''Important note''' The +12v connection on the RJ45 is connected internally to the +12v on the terminal block on RaceCapture/Pro MK2. It's recommended you only power via one source - RJ45 or terminal block - if you have both connected at the same time, you may cause back-feeding of power through RaceCapture/Pro, which may cause damage to the unit.

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2017-08-09T00:02:54Z

Power Connection

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	===Power Connection===		===Power Connection===
			* Via terminal block
	Connect RaceCapture/Pro to a power source between 9 and 18V. To fully support all devices and outputs, provide at least a 5A fused connection.		Connect RaceCapture/Pro to a power source between 9 and 18V. To fully support all devices and outputs, provide at least a 5A fused connection.

			* Via RJ45 connection
			You can also power via the RJ45 connector:


			* '''Important note''' The +12v connection on the RJ45 is connected internally to the +12v on the terminal block on RaceCapture/Pro MK2. It's recommended you only power via one source - RJ45 or terminal block - if you have both connected at the same time, you may cause back-feeding of power through RaceCapture/Pro, which may cause damage to the unit.

	==Sensors==		==Sensors==

Brentp at 21:38, 10 April 2017

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 The RJ45 connector to the right of the terminal block connects CAN bus 1 and 2.
 * See the quick reference guide for pinout
 ===SD Card Slot===

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2016-12-23T18:00:16Z

Curved response

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	Thermistor-based temperature sensors typically will have a curved response. This is more complex to map, but RaceCapture/Pro offers the ability map multiple points across this curve, and will linearly interpolate between points.		Thermistor-based temperature sensors typically will have a curved response. This is more complex to map, but RaceCapture/Pro offers the ability map multiple points across this curve, and will linearly interpolate between points.

	As the sensor's temperature, pressure (or whatever the sensor is reading) rises, the voltage sensed may increase, or ~~reduce~~. Use the manufacturer's specifications to map these values into the ~~Analog~~ sensor configuration. If you do not have the manufacturer's specifications, you will need to take voltage readings across the range of the sensor.		As the sensor's temperature, pressure (or whatever the sensor is reading) rises, the voltage sensed may increase or decrease. Use the manufacturer's specifications to map these values into the analog sensor configuration. If you do not have the manufacturer's specifications, you will need to take voltage readings across the range of the sensor.

	[[image:curved_response_sensor.png\|500px]]		[[image:curved_response_sensor.png\|500px]]

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2016-12-23T17:59:12Z

Curved response

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	=====Curved response=====		=====Curved response=====
	Thermistor-based temperature sensors typically will have a curved response. This is more complex to map, but RaceCapture/Pro offers the ability map multiple points across this curve, ~~with the ability to~~ linearly interpolate between points.		Thermistor-based temperature sensors typically will have a curved response. This is more complex to map, but RaceCapture/Pro offers the ability map multiple points across this curve, and will linearly interpolate between points.

	As the sensor's temperature, pressure (or whatever the sensor is reading) rises, the voltage sensed may increase, or reduce. Use the manufacturer's specifications to map these values into the Analog sensor configuration. If you do not have the manufacturer's specifications, you will need to take voltage readings across the range of the sensor.		As the sensor's temperature, pressure (or whatever the sensor is reading) rises, the voltage sensed may increase, or reduce. Use the manufacturer's specifications to map these values into the Analog sensor configuration. If you do not have the manufacturer's specifications, you will need to take voltage readings across the range of the sensor.

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2016-12-23T17:58:24Z

Calibration

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	To successfully map these sensors you will need information from the manufacturer on the sensor (gauge) specifications, or, if not available, take direct measurements across the range of the gauge.		To successfully map these sensors you will need information from the manufacturer on the sensor (gauge) specifications, or, if not available, take direct measurements across the range of the gauge.

	First, you will need to determine the '''voltage curve'': You will need to know if the sensor responds linearly or on a curve.		First, you will need to determine the '''voltage curve''': You will need to know if the sensor responds linearly or on a curve.

	=====Linear=====		=====Linear=====
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	Example: Tapping into an existing pressure gauge:		Example: Tapping into an existing pressure gauge:

	0 PSI = 0.5 v		* 0 PSI = 0.5 v
	150 PSI = 4.5 volts		* 150 PSI = 4.5 volts

	You would adjust the analog mapping to set the scale so that: 0.5 volts = 0 PSI and 4.5 volts = 150 PSI		You would adjust the analog mapping to set the scale so that: 0.5 volts = 0 PSI and 4.5 volts = 150 PSI

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2016-12-21T19:05:53Z

Connection

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	====Connection====		====Connection====
	Typically this involves connecting a single wire between one of RaceCapture/Pro's analog inputs and the sensor wire.		Typically this involves connecting a single wire between one of RaceCapture/Pro's analog inputs and the sensor wire.
	* '''Important'': when tapping into existing sensors that are wired into an existing gauge or ECU, '''do not''' connect an additional pull-up resistor. The existing gauge or system already provides whatever circuitry is needed to drive the sensor.		* '''Important''': when tapping into existing sensors that are wired into an existing gauge or ECU, '''do not''' connect an additional pull-up resistor. The existing gauge or system already provides whatever circuitry is needed to drive the sensor.

	====Calibration====		====Calibration====

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2016-12-21T19:05:33Z

Tapping into existing Sensors

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	====Connection====		====Connection====
	Typically this involves connecting a single wire between one of RaceCapture/Pro's analog inputs and the sensor wire.		Typically this involves connecting a single wire between one of RaceCapture/Pro's analog inputs and the sensor wire.
			* '''Important'': when tapping into existing sensors that are wired into an existing gauge or ECU, '''do not''' connect an additional pull-up resistor. The existing gauge or system already provides whatever circuitry is needed to drive the sensor.

	====Calibration====		====Calibration====

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2016-12-21T18:57:42Z

Linear

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	Example: Tapping into an existing pressure gauge:		Example: Tapping into an existing pressure gauge:

	0 PSI = 0 v		0 PSI = 0.5 v
	150 PSI = 4.5 volts		150 PSI = 4.5 volts

	You would adjust the analog mapping to set the scale so that: 0 volts = 0 PSI and 4.5 volts = 150 PSI		You would adjust the analog mapping to set the scale so that: 0.5 volts = 0 PSI and 4.5 volts = 150 PSI

	[[image:linear_response_sensor.png\|500px]]		[[image:linear_response_sensor.png\|500px]]