Pi Delta System Hardware Reference

Part Number: 29D-071397-5E

April 2007

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Contents

Overview
Overview

The Pi Delta System................................................................ 9

Options........................................................................................... 10
Display options............................................................................... 10
System overview............................................................................ 11

At the Track
Pi Delta Logger............................................................................... 13
Sensors.......................................................................................... 14
32-channel beacon receiver........................................................... 15
Pi Delta Logger Management Software.......................................... 15
Logging........................................................................................... 16

Logger specifications............................................................ 17

Part numbers......................................................................... 18

Installation
At the track

Initial Checks......................................................................... 23
Kit list.............................................................................................. 23
Checklists....................................................................................... 24
A note on sessions......................................................................... 25
Logger status LED.......................................................................... 26

Troubleshooting
A typical day.......................................................................... 27
At the start of the day..................................................................... 27
A typical session............................................................................. 28
Driving the vehicle.......................................................................... 29
Returning to the pits....................................................................... 29
Switching off the Logger................................................................. 30
Installation

Index
Installation notes.................................................................. 33
Power supply.................................................................................. 33

Deutsch connectors.............................................................. 34
AS connector information............................................................... 34

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 Deutsch AS part numbering........................................................... 36

Fitting the Logger.................................................................. 37

Environment................................................................................... 37
Anti-vibration (AV) mounting........................................................... 38
Orientation of Logger...................................................................... 39

Fitting the looms................................................................... 41

Wiring notes.................................................................................... 41
Looms............................................................................................. 42
USB download connector............................................................... 43

Dash Installation................................................................... 44
Satellite steering wheel dash.......................................................... 44
Compact dash................................................................................ 45
Omega dash................................................................................... 45

Preventive maintenance ...................................................... 46

Fitting sensors....................................................................... 47
Using Velcro®...............................................................................................................................................47
Sensor connection information....................................................... 47
Fitting a Wheelspeed sensor.......................................................... 50
Fitting the wheelspeed sensor on a motorcycle............................. 53
Fitting the beacon receiver............................................................. 56
Changing beacon receiver end-of-lap code.................................... 59
32-channel beacon transmitter....................................................... 60
32-channel master beacons........................................................... 61
Sigma/Delta sensor connections.................................................... 62

Pi Delta connector details.................................................... 63

Connector identification.................................................................. 63
Delta System connector................................................................. 64
Delta Analogue connector.............................................................. 66

USB download lead information........................................... 68

Download lead connector information............................................ 68

Pi Delta Logger dimensions.................................................. 69

Pi Delta Logger dimensions............................................................ 69

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 Pi Delta Logger dimensions with removable card option................ 70

Pi Delta System expansion................................................... 71

Overview
Pi Delta Expansion box dimensions............................................... 72
Expansion box Link connector........................................................ 73
Expansion box red collar 37-pin connector.................................... 74
Expansion box yellow collar 37-pin connector................................ 76

Satellite steering wheel dash interface box........................ 78

Connector details............................................................................ 78

At the Track
Removable memory card option........................................... 80
Using the removable memory card................................................. 81
Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting..................................................................... 85
Logger............................................................................................ 85
Engine speed (RPM)...................................................................... 86
Wheelspeed.................................................................................... 88

Installation
Lap times........................................................................................ 90
Sensor readings – General............................................................. 92
Index

Index...................................................................................... 97

Contact information............................................................ 100

Troubleshooting
Index
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 Overview
Overview
The Pi Delta System

Overview
Pi Delta System is a Logger for all motorsport and motorcycle applications. The Logger
will accept inputs from sensors and engine data from a CAN or serial ECU stream. The
Logger can log data at a maximum of 500Hz sampling rate. The data is stored on an 8MB
CompactFlash™ memory card in the Logger. The memory card also holds the System
setup information.

Download and setup is via a USB cable link. An optional removable memory card is avail-
able.

Each Pi Delta System standard kit includes:

■ Pi Delta Logger with 8MB memory and 10 analogue channels
■ Pi Delta Logger Management software
■ USB download lead
■ Custom vehicle looms (a System loom and an Analogue loom)
■ Two active Wheelspeed sensors
■ A 32-channel beacon receiver
■ A 32-channel beacon transmitter
■ Satellite Steering Wheel Dash (SSWD)
■ Optional Compact dash and Gear/shiftlight satellite module
■ Pi Delta System Hardware Reference
■ Pi Delta Logger Management Software User Guide
■ Pi Analysis User Guide.
In addition, the following are required:
■ An IBM-compatible personal computer running Windows 2000™ or Win-
dows XP™ (for the Pi Delta Logger Management Software and the Pi Analy-
sis Software)
■ A USB port on the personal computer
■ An on-vehicle power supply giving 7.5–18 volts.

The Delta logger is not designed for use as part of a control system.

  Overview
Options

The following items are available as options:

■ Removable 8MB CompactFlash™ memory card kit
If you use the Removable memory card kit you will need a PCMCIA slot on your lap top
computer. The kit has an adapter which allows a CompactFlash™ card to be plugged into
a PCMCIA slot. Alternatively you can use an external FlashCard reader. USB versions and
parallel port versions of FlashCard reader can be purchased from a computer supplier.
■ Expansion kit giving an additional 24 analogue channels and two wheel-
speed sensors, and custom looms
■ Thermocouple sensors with suitable amplifier
■ Throttle and steering sensors
■ Pressure, temperature and suspension sensors.

Display options

The Pi Delta System can directly drive:

■ Satellite steering wheel dash plus Satellite Alarm module
■ Sigma Compact dash plus Satellite display modules
■ Omega dash plus Satellite display module

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System overview

USB download
PC

Overview
lead

Wheelspeed
sensor 1
Beacon
receiver
ECU stream
Wheelspeed
sensor 2 System power SSWD Satellite Steering
connection Inteface box Wheel Dash
Remote
switches

Satellite Alarm
module
Channels 1 to 10
OR Satellite LED
Dash module
connection Omega dash

ALARM

Remote driver
switch

SSWD OR
Inteface box
Analogue Sigma
loom Remote Compact Dash
switches

Alarm LED System Gear/shift light Satellite Alarm

connection loom module module
Wheelspeed 3
OverRev LED
connection Wheelspeed 4
Link
loom Delta
Channels 23 to 34
Expansion box
Channels 11 to 22

Pi Delta Logger

Typical Pi Delta System with some cost options

  Overview
 Installation
The Logger is fitted to the vehicle first, making sure that the unit is located in a friendly
environment. Custom looms are run from the Logger along the chassis of the vehicle and
connected to sensors which are positioned around the vehicle.

Configuration
After installation, the Logger is configured specifically for the sensors and display being
used and the measurements to be taken. This Logger ‘setup’ is created on the PC using Pi
Delta Logger Management Software and sent to the Logger via the USB download lead.

Logging
When you have established that the sensors are connected and working by checking
their readings in the pits (using Watch channels facility in Pi Delta Logger Management
Software, it is time to run the vehicle. As soon as the engine starts, the Logger automati-
cally begins recording the channels you chose in the setup such as RPM, temperature
and pressure, etc.

Download
Once the engine stops, the Logger stops recording. The data in the Logger must be trans-
ferred to the PC using the USB download lead in order to view the data and analyse the
performance of the vehicle and driver.

Analysis
Once the data has been stored in a file on the PC, you can analyse it at any time using the
Pi Analysis software.

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Pi Delta Logger

The Pi Delta Logger forms the central part of the Pi Delta System. It provides all the

Overview
processing power and contains the logging memory, accelerometers for lateral acceleration
measurement (used to make circuit maps) and longitudinal acceleration, plus power sup-
plies and sensor interfaces for all the sensors. The Logger has two Autosport connectors
which are used to connect to sensors, displays and power.

The Logger monitors and can log the following parameters:

■ Wheelspeed – 2 individual inputs
■ RPM (via ECU stream)
■ Lateral acceleration (cornering ‘g’)
■ Inline acceleration
■ Lap times
■ Logger battery voltage
■ Logger temperature
■ Ten analogue channels.

Note: It is recommended that the Logger is returned to Pi Research each year for refur-
bishment.

  Overview
Sensors

Sensors are available for measuring the following:

■ High pressure sensors for oil, water and fuel lines (0–5V signal)
■ Low pressure sensor for measuring turbo pressure (0–5V signal)
■ Temperature sensors for oil, water and air intake (0–5V signal)
■ Linear potentiometers for measuring damper displacement and throttle
(0–5V signal)
■ Rotary potentiometers for measuring steering angle (0–5V signal)
■ Pitot tube with a single aero sensor
■ Laser ride height sensor
■ Passive wheelspeed sensor
■ Gyro
■ Single axis accelerometer
■ Thermocouples for exhaust temperature
■ Tyre temperature sensor.
Additionally, Pi Delta can be connected to other sensors using external signal conditioning.
The choice of sensor types includes:
■ Strain gauges for pushrod loads.

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32-channel beacon
receiver

Overview
The 32-channel beacon receiver has sixteen channels for end-of-lap timing (Lap mode)
and sixteen channels for split timing (Split mode).

The Pi Delta System uses a 32-channel beacon receiver in Lap mode to mark the start of
each lap so that the Logger can record lap times. The infrared beacon receiver is mounted
on the vehicle and an infrared beacon transmitter (working in Lap mode) is located at the
track side. Each time the vehicle passes the transmitter, the infrared signal is picked up by
the beacon receiver on the vehicle. The Logger then stores the lap time and other informa-
tion for each lap for later analysis with the Pi Analysis software.

The Logger can also log Split times. A number 32-channel beacon transmitters working in
Split mode are placed around the track. When the 32-channel beacon receiver sees a valid
beacon code (either Lap mode or Split mode) it sends an output to the Logger . The beacon
receiver has two outputs: a combined Split/Lap output and Lap Only output. The combined
output is sent to the Logger . The Lap Only output is normally sent to an ECU.

Pi Delta Logger
Management Software

The Pi Delta System uses the Pi Delta Logger Management Software to set up the system.
The software runs on a PC with Microsoft Windows 2000® OR Windows XP® installed.

Pi Research recommends using a laptop PC for portability in the track environment.

  Overview
Logging

When the engine starts the Pi Delta Logger starts to log data.

You can also use the Start Manual Logging button on the Card page of the Delta Logger
Management Software to start and stop logging without the engine running.

CAUTION: New data overwrites the oldest data once the logging memory is full.
Ensure sufficient logging time has been set in the configuration before a race.

If the battery voltage falls below 7.5 volts while the Logger is logging data, the system will
switch off and data may be lost.

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Logger specifications

Overview
Power supply requirements
Input voltage 7.5–18V†
Current 300mA @ 12V (no sensors attached)
†
 operation below 13V will degrade 12V sensor supplies: the Logger will not start if the
supply voltage is below 7.5V.

Environmental
Operating temperature 0°C–60°C
Storage temperature range -40°C–120°C
Vibration 13g @ 0–1kHz
Shock 0.5m drop onto hard surface (except connector face)
Sealing IP65

Mechanical
Case material Aluminium, anodised
Dimensions 105 x 102 x 36.75mm (excluding connectors)
Weight 364 grams
Connectors Two Deutsch Autosport Series:
37 pin Autosport AS214-35PN (Analogue connector)
37 pin Autosport AS214-35PA (System connector)
The loom connectors are Deutsch AS614-3535SN (Analogue) and AS614-35SA (System)
or equivalent.

  Overview
Part numbers

Part number Description

P200 Pi Delta kit (see table below for kit contents)

Y200 Pi Delta expansion kit (see table below for kit contents)
13D-163043 Removable memory card kit (see table below for kit contents)

P200 Pi Delta System kit contents

Part number Description Quan-

tity

01D-163010 Pi Delta Logger with 8MB memory card 1

01B-601220 Active wheelspeed sensor 2
01A-034034 32-channel beacon transmitter 1
01M-034103 32-channel beacon receiver 1
01U-110016 Satellite Steering Wheel Dash (SSWD) 1
60D-163052 Satellite Steering Wheel Dash switches loom 1
01D-163030 Satellite Steering Wheel Dash interface box 1
34P-099024 Pi Analysis and Pi Delta Logger Management Software CD1 1
29D-071397 Pi Delta System Hardware Reference1 1
29P-071303 Pi Analysis User Guide1 1
29P-071398 Pi Delta Logger Management Software User Guide1 1
60D-163042 USB download lead 1
Custom Delta Custom system loom 1
Custom Delta Custom 10 channel analogue loom 1

Note 1. The three manuals, in Adobe Acrobat PDF, are included on the 34P-099024 CD.

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 Optional Compact dash (replaces SSWD in P200 kit)

Part number Description Quantity

Overview
01A-032086-BL Compact dash 1
01A-032101-B Gear/shift light satellite module 1
03H-01580 Switches loom (straight) 1
OR
03H-1273 Switches loom (coily) 1

Optional Omega dash (replaces SSWD in P200 kit)

Part number Description Quantity

01D-032518 Omega dash 1

Y200 Pi Delta Expansion kit contents

Part number Description Quantity

01D-163015 Expansion box (24 channels) 1

Custom Custom 12 channel analogue loom 2

13D-163043 Removable memory card kit contents

Part number Description Quantity

31C-0008 8MB Memory card 1

31C-0013 Compact flash card adapter 1
29D-071408 Warning card 1
01K-163007 Memory card holder 2

  Overview
 Optional cost items

Part number Description

01A-032104-B Alarm light satellite module (only for use with Compact dash option)
01B-601223 SSWD Alarm light satellite module (only for use with SSWD option)
01D-032539 LED satellite module and remote driver switch (only for use with
Omega dash option)
01B-601212 160 psi pressure sensor
01B-601213 2400 psi pressure sensor
01B-601213 Passive wheelspeed sensor
01B-601215 360 degree rotary pot (round shaft)
01B-601216 360 degree rotary pot (flat shaft)
01B-601222 Standard temperature sensor
01B-601205 Linear pot 50mm stroke
01B-601208 Linear pot 125mm stroke
01B-601221 Single axis acclerometer

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 At the track
At the track
Initial Checks

Kit list

For a typical day using Pi Delta System, you will need:

■ your laptop computer with fully charged batteries, or a mains supply
■ a laptop charger or a spare PC battery

At the track
■ the USB download lead
■ the CD-ROM for your Windows application (in case you need to re-load USB
drivers onto your PC)
■ a fully charged battery for the logger (if you are not using the vehicle bat-
tery).
If you using a beacon transmitter, you will need:
■ the beacon transmitter
■ a 12V battery for the beacon transmitter
■ the beacon transmitter tripod.
In case of accidental damage, we suggest you have:
■ a basic tool kit
■ a spare wheelspeed sensor.

  At the track
Checklists

At the start of the day

■ Check that you have fitted any labels to the Delta logger that are required by
your race regulations.
■ Run the Delta Logger Management Software and set the download path if
you have selected the Automatic Download option in the Pi Delta Logger
Management Software.
If you are using a beacon transmitter, check that:
■ the beacon transmitter is switched on, is on the correct channel and working
(check that the power on LED on the front of the transmitter is on)
■ the beacon receiver is on the correct channel and is working by watching
the lap time change on the dash as the beacon transmitter is swept past the
beacon receiver
■ the beacon transmitter is placed alongside the track at the same height as
the beacon receiver
■ the transmitter battery is fully charged.

WARNING: Lap times are stored in the logger, not in the beacon transmitter. This
means that if several 32-channel beacon transmitters are all operating on the same
Lap mode channel that you are using, your receiver will pick up all the signals and
your lap times will not be correct. You are therefore advised to coordinate with
anyone else at the track who is also using a 32-channel beacon transmitter. Many
tracks have a master 32-channel beacon transmitter on Lap mode channel 0. If
such a beacon is available you should use it, and not set up your own.

Each time you visit a circuit, try to place the beacon transmitter at exactly the same place
on the track. This will ensure that graphs produced by the PC software from different visits
to the same track align.

If you use a printer, check that:

■ the printer has been set up in your Windows operating system
■ the printer is turned on
■ paper has been loaded.

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 Before each outing
Check that:
■ the logger is powered up
■ the logger has been set up properly for the car
■ the wheelspeed sensors are adjusted correctly (using the Watch facility in
the Pi Delta Logger Management Software)
■ the other sensors are working properly (check that the values from the sen-
sors are as expected using the Watch facility in the Pi Delta Logger Manage-
ment Software)

At the track
■ the sensor wiring has not been damaged if you’ve been working on the vehi-
cle.

After each outing

■ Download the data from the logger to the PC. (Manual Save or Automatic
Download options in the Pi Delta Logger Management Software).

At the end of the day

■ Don’t forget to pick up the beacon transmitter!
■ The data you collect may be valuable, so you should back up the sessions
onto floppy disks or other removable media on a regular basis.

A note on sessions

Normally a session is defined as the time the engine starts until the engine stops. However
you can use the Start Manual Logging button on the Card page of the Delta Logger Man-
agement Software to begin and end a new session without the engine running.

  At the track
Logger status LED

The Logger has a status LED.

Location of Logger status LED

The LED flashes on and off, with the number of flashes per second indicating Logger func-
tion. These are listed in the next table.

Logger status LED function

Flashes Function

1 Power save (sensors off)

2 Normal (sensors on)
3 Logging
4 Memory card full
5 Memory card corrupt or missing

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A typical day

At the start of the day

Once you have arrived at the circuit and prepared to go out onto the track for the first time,
you should check over the logger and its sensors.

At the track
Checking the system
To check for correct settings of the logger and sensors:
1 Have your computer powered-up and running the Pi Delta Logger Manage-
ment Software.
2 Plug the USB download lead into the USB port of the computer.
3 Plug the other end of the USB download lead into the download port on the
car.
4 Watch the channels you wish to check.
5 To check that the wheelspeed is correctly adjusted and working, watch the
wheelspeed channel and spin the wheel. The readings of all the other sen-
sors, the battery condition and the box temperature can also be checked while
watching the logger channels. For information on how to Watch channels refer
to the Pi Delta Logger Management Software User Guide.

Note: You should ideally watch channels before every session during the day to check
the sensors and battery condition. This is particularly important if you have changed
tyres or have adjusted the wheelspeed sensor.

Positioning the Beacon transmitter

Place the beacon transmitter at the side of the circuit at the same height as the receiver and
turn the beacon transmitter on. When working correctly the power-on LED will light up.

  At the track
A typical session

The diagram below shows the use of Pi Delta System during a typical session.

A typical session

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Driving the vehicle

The vehicle is now ready to drive.

Start logging
Data is automatically logged once the engine has started.

Spinning off
If you spin off the track but do not stall the engine, Pi Delta System will continue to log

At the track
data.

If you spin off the track and stall the engine the logger stops logging data and the session
ends. When you restart the engine the logger starts logging and a new session is started.
The data already logged is not lost.

Logging memory full

If the logging memory is fills up, the logger continues to log data. It does this by overwriting
the oldest data on the memory card.

Battery failure
Pi Delta System requires 7.5 volts minimum battery voltage in order to operate. If the bat-
tery delivers less than this, the logger anticipates a power failure and saves the data logged
so far and stops logging further data.

You can download the data already logged only when the power is restored.

Returning to the pits

When the vehicle has stopped and you have switched off the engine, the logger stops log-
ging and the session ends. The data can then be downloaded to the PC.

You can chose the method of download on the Logged Data page of the Pi Delta Logger
Management Software. You can set the software so that download is automatic as soon
as the download lead is plugged into the car, or you can chose to save the data one ses-
sion at a time.

  At the track
 The data can be saved onto the computer in a number of different Pi data formats. The
data formats are chosen in the Automatic Download option dialog box. Refer to the Pi Delta
Logger Management Software User Guide.

Download data to a computer

To download data from the logger to a computer:
1 Power up the computer and run the Pi Delta Logger Management Software.
2 Connect the PC to the download port on the car using the USB lead.
3 Download starts automatically if you have chosen the Automatic Download
option on the Card page of the Pi Delta Logger Management Software.
The data is saved to the location and format(s) chosen in the Automatic Download option
dialog box. Refer to the Pi Delta Logger Management Software User Guide.

Manual download
If you have not chosen the Automatic Download option you must select the Logged ses-
sion you want to download and use the Save session button on the Card page of the
Pi Delta Logger Management Software. The data is saved in the format(s) chosen in the
Automatic Download option dialog box. Refer to the Pi Delta Logger Management Software
User Guide.

WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE the download lead until the Logger finishes the
download. An on-screen message notifies you when download has finished.

The data is now stored on the PC, so you can exit the Pi Delta Logger Management Soft-
ware and turn off the computer, or analyse the data further.

See the Pi Analysis User Guide for details of how to use the analysis software.

Switching off the

Logger

Once the vehicle has come into the pits for the last time and the data has been successfully
downloaded to a PC, it is safe to disconnect the power supply to the logger.

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 Installation
Installation
Installation
Installation notes

Power supply

On racing cars, there is already a power supply available: the vehicle battery. The nega-
tive side of the battery is conventionally connected to the vehicle chassis through a master
switch. This allows total disconnection of all electrical power in an emergency, and is
required by motor sports regulations.

If a vehicle battery is used to supply Pi Delta System, you should connect the Logger di-
rectly to the ‘safe’ side of the master switch, to ensure safe installation. You should feed the
positive supply to the Logger directly from the battery ‘live’ terminal, or optionally through a
separate switch, which allows the Logger to be powered on or off as required.

To fit Pi Delta System to a motorcycle which does not have a battery fitted, you will need

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to provide an external power supply. This can be any type of battery supplying between
7.5 volts and 18 volts. Pi Research recommend using a rechargeable 12 volt battery which
will run Pi Delta System for one day.

WARNING: Failure to disconnect the battery from the power lead before wiring the
system may result in damage to both the battery and the logger. Do not connect or
disconnect any of the sensors with the power on.

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Deutsch connectors

The Delta logger uses Deutsch Autosport (AS) series connectors.

The System loom and the Analogue loom are supplied fitted with AS connectors for con-
nection to the logger.

AS connector
information

The Deutsch AS connector range has five keyway orientations, indicated by different col-
oured bands around the collars

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Deutsch Autosport connector detail

The Deutsch AS connectors use a rotating sleeve to lock the two halves of the connector
together.

To connect Deutsch AS connectors:

1 Make sure that the two connectors are compatible by checking that the number
of contacts and the position of the keyways is the same for both connectors.
2 Align the keyways, and bring the two halves of the connector together.
3 Apply light pressure to the connector as you slowly turn the knurled sleeve.
4 When the latches connect with the sleeve, keep turning until you hear the
sleeve click.

  Installation 34
 Connecting a Deutsch Autosport connector

Deutsch AS connector contacts

The contacts of a Deutsch AS connector are labelled on the connector itself. The contact
numbers are given on the outside and inside of the connector.

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  Installation 35
Deutsch AS part
numbering

The part number is made up using the AS range reference followed by the style, the shell
size, the contact arrangement, the insert type and the shell keyway e.g. AS108-35PN.
The modification code is only applicable if a special modification has been made to the
connector.

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Deutsch AS connector part numbering

  Installation 36
Fitting the Logger

The main rules for installing the Logger are:

■ Mount it in the right environment; and
■ Orientate the Logger correctly.

Environment

The Pi Delta System Logger is designed to withstand a fairly harsh environment. However,
some simple precautions with its mountings will improve its long-term reliability. Ideally
you should mount the Logger in the driver area, especially if you are using the removable
memory card option. This is generally a safe environment and makes the box easily ac-
cessible. You should ensure that you:
■ isolate the Logger from the vehicle chassis. You MUST use the Anti-vibration

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mounts supplied.
■ avoid excessive heat – make sure that the fixture position is not exposed to
radiated heat from exhaust pipes or turbochargers. If in doubt, put a temper-
ature sticker on the proposed position; after running, check that the tempera-
ture remains below 60°C. Don’t forget to make an allowance for hot weather
– this could add another 10°C to your measured temperature. Do not wrap
the Logger in insulating material – allow air to circulate around it.
■ avoid spray – the Logger is resistant to spray, but accumulated water or oil
will eventually work into the box. If you cannot help the box getting sprayed
(e.g. on a motorcycle), then dry the area off whenever you can – do not let
the Logger or any connectors remain damp for a long time.
■ do not allow jets of water from pressure washers to hit the Logger, especially
if you are using the removable memory option.
■ avoid mounting the Logger near sources of electrical interference – the
performance of the system (i.e. the accuracy of signals) will be compromised
if the Logger wiring looms are situated too close to HT ignition coils, plug
leads, ECUs, alternators or radio antennas.

  Installation 37
Anti-vibration (AV)
mounting

The Delta Logger is supplied with four threaded AV rubber columns which MUST be
screwed into the underside of the Logger. You can fix these into corresponding holes drilled
in a panel on the vehicle. The array of four holes should be on a rectangular grid with fixing
centres 80.00mm by 95.00mm. This is shown in the next figure.

The Logger requires a clearance of 2.5mm (0.09”) under the shaded area shown in the
figure. Make sure that the area is free of screw heads, nuts, welds etc.

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Drilling detail for Pi Delta System Logger mounting holes. Dimensions in millimetres and (inches)

  Installation 38
Orientation of Logger

The Logger has two internal acclerometers which measure lateral acceleration and longi-
tudinal acceleration. The calibrated range of the accelerometers is +6 to –6 ‘g’.

The orientation of the Logger determines which of the accelerometers measures which
value. To allow you to make track maps you use the Pi Delta Logger Management software
to choose which of the accelerometers is the one that is measuring lateral acceleration. The
standard mounting is such that the Logger connectors face the front of the vehicle.

Some orientation options for mounting the Logger on a car are shown below.

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Some mounting orientation options for a car

  Installation 39
 Mounting the Logger on a motorcycle
If you are mounting the Logger on a motorcycle use one of the orientations shown below.
This will allow you to measure both vertical and inline acceleration.

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Some mounting orientation options for a motorcycle

  Installation 40
Fitting the looms

This section covers the installation of the custom made looms.

Wiring notes

The wire used in Pi Delta System looms is abrasion resistant and rated to 150°C. When a
bundle passes through a sheet metal bulkhead, make sure that there is no risk of the edge
cutting into the bundle.

Cables should not be run next to sources of electrical interference, i.e. ignition coils, plug
leads, alternators, fuel pumps, radios and ECUs. If it is absolutely necessary to run the
cables near any of these, avoid parallel runs if at all possible.

Care should be taken in the routing of the cables around the engine or brake areas, as
localised heating when the car is stationary can cause damage to the wiring.

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All cars should be wired for the beacon receiver even if you do not intend to use it im-
mediately.

To avoid any electrical interference problems, the Pi Delta System Logger should be treated
as a separate system and only connected to the chassis at a single point. If Pi Delta Sys-
tem is being used on a car, it should only be connected at the battery and Master switch.
It should not share its wiring with other systems or items on the car.

If Pi Delta System being used on a motorcycle it should be connected across the battery.

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Looms

Connectors
Your custom made looms have each branch terminated with the correct type of connec-
tor.

Lay the looms in the vehicle

The loom branches are tagged with their identity. Run the loom branches to each of the
sensors on the vehicle. Take care to avoid sharp metal edges and cables carrying high
voltages (e.g. ignition circuits).

Notes
■ Run the cabling neatly along the chassis to the loom.
■ Do not pull the cable taut either along the chassis or at joints and corners;
instead, let the cable follow its natural path without excess tension.

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■ Use clamps at regular intervals to hold the cable to the frame. This will avoid
kinking or cable damage.
■ Where connectors run along the chassis, tape (or cable tie) only the System
side of the connection rather than each side of the plug and socket. Make
sure that the tape or cable tie is not over a boot on the connector. This could
damage the boot and cause the connector to fail.

Suggested method of taping sensor connections to a chassis

NOTE: Make sure that there is enough room to make and break each connector.

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 Beacon receiver
Run the beacon connections to a suitable position (e.g. by the roll hoop on or tail fairing
on a motorcycle).

Secure unused loom branches

Isolate any loom branches you are not using and insulate the ends with tape. Keep the
idents on the loom to facilitate identification at a later date.

USB download
connector

The metal shell of the download connector on the car must be connected to chassis
ground.

An earthing wire should be used when mounting the connector on a fibreglass panel. It
is easier to place a metal plate between the connector and the fibreglass panel and then

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connect the earthing wire to the metal plate than to use a large ring tag.

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Dash Installation

You can use either the Satellite steering wheel dash or Sigma compact dash with a Satellite
Gear/shift light module. Both types of dash require two remote switches to control them.
Both dashes can have a cost option Alarm light module connected.

Alternatively you can use the Omega dash, which may be connected to a cost option
Satellite LED module and remote driver switch.

Simplified connection diagrams are shown below. For dimension and pinout information
refer to the relevant Application Note or Product Information sheet.

Satellite steering wheel

dash

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Connecting a Satellite steering wheel dash with an optional Satellite Alarm light module

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Compact dash

Connecting a Compact dash with Gear/shift light and optional Satellite Alarm light modules

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Omega dash

Logger Analogue loom

System loom

Satellite LED
module

Omega dash

ALARM Remote driver

switch
OIL
PS
FUEL
BAR
Research LAP
KPH OIL
MPH WAT
V o
LAP o

Connecting an Omega dash with an optional Satellite LED module and remote driver switch

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Preventive maintenance

We recommend that occasionally a contact cleaning and lubricating spray is applied to the
contacts of the connectors on the logger, the wheelspeed and analogue channel sensors.
The use of a contact cleaner and lubricant such as Super Servisol 10 is recommended. Do
NOT use WD40 or similar products.

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Fitting sensors

This section covers the fitting of the standard Pi Delta System kit sensors.

Using Velcro®

Both interlocking halves of the Industrial Velcro® are identical. Therefore, when using Vel-
cro® to mount components, cut both mating halves from the strip provided.

Sensor connection
information

Battery connections

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Connection Connector Pin

Battery +ve System 1

Battery –ve System 18

Dash connections

Connection Connector Pin

Dash power System 2

Dash ground System 3
Data to dash System 19
Data from dash System 20

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 Beacon receiver connections

Connection Connector Pin

Beacon ground System 4

Beacon signal System 21
Beacon power System 5

Wheelspeed 1 connections

Connection Connector Pin

Wheelspeed 1 ground System 7

Wheelspeed 1 signal System 23
Wheelspeed 1 power System 8

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Wheelspeed 2 connections

Connection Connector Pin

Wheelspeed 2 ground Analogue 17

Wheelspeed 2 signal Analogue 29
Wheelspeed 2 power Analogue 16

RPM connections

Connection Connector Pin

RPM ground System screen

RPM signal System 22
RPM power System 6

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 USB connections

Connection Connector Pin

USB ground System 17

USB power System 16
USB data– System 29
USB data+ System 30

CAN connections

Connection Connector Pin

CAN +ve (CAN High) System 31

CAN –ve (CAN Low) System 32

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ECU connections

Connection Connector Pin

ECU to LCU Ground (BG data) System 36

ECU to LCU Data (AD data) System 37

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Fitting a Wheelspeed
sensor

Active Wheelspeed sensor 01B-601220

Wheelspeed is measured by a fixed active wheelspeed sensor and a rotating trigger.

Wheelspeed sensor. Dimensions in millimetres and (inches)

The active wheelspeed sensor is triggered by a piece of ferrous metal passing the sensor
head. The trigger is usually mounted in the centre of the wheel if only using one wheelspeed

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sensor. Generally use the outside of undriven wheels i.e. for a clockwise track use the left
front wheel for rear-wheel drive and left rear for front-wheel drive.

Wheelspeed sensor details

Sensing Distance 0.5mm to 1.2mm (recommended distance 0.8mm)

Clearance Distance 8mm from any steel object
Mounting 30mm of M8 x 1 thread
Connector ASL606-05PD-HE connector
Sensor connections Pin 1 Power (12V) Pin 4 No connection
Pin 2 signal Pin 5 Ground
Pin 3 No connection

Failure to have the minimum clearance from other steel objects causes the sensor to regis-
ter a rotation even though the trigger target has moved out of range. On the other hand, if
the working distance is too great, the sensor will miss triggers, especially at high speeds.

WARNING: The sensor should only be tightened with a small spanner. Over-tight-
ening the sensor will cause it to fracture.

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 Wheelspeed trigger

A typical wheelspeed trigger and wheelspeed sensor installation

Wheelspeed trigger details

Type ferrous metal object

Number 2 to 30 per wheel (typically 2 or 4. Maximum is 64)

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Mounting the wheelspeed sensor
1 Make a bracket for the wheelspeed sensor and mount the sensor on the vehi-
cle. Avoid mounting the sensor too close to the brake disc to avoid superheat-
ing.
2 Secure the cable of the sensor on the wishbone and into the front nose cone
(on a formula car), or through to the engine bay (on a saloon car).
3 Cover the wheelspeed sensor cable with spiralwrap. Make sure the cable is
not tight when the wheel moves or the wishbone is lowered.
4 Mount the wheelspeed trigger on the wheel. Make sure that the sensor head
does not touch any of the triggers. Set up the sensor with an approximate gap
of 0.8mm.
The trigger used to activate the wheelspeed sensor should have a surface approximately
the same size as the head of the sensor, and be at least 8mm away from other metal
objects. On saloon cars, tolerances of 0.5mm can be hard to achieve so we suggest you
use only one trigger.

The sensor can either be mounted in a threaded block, or with a sheet metal bracket. Make
sure the sensor does not vibrate or touch the trigger when the car is driven. This type of
sensor can be used with a wide variety of cars, so the details of mounting the sensor will

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 vary. Three example of mounting configurations are shown below.

Top mounted configuration. Dimensions in millimetres and (inches).

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Side mounted configuration. Dimensions in millimetres and (inches).

Wheel stud mounted configuration. Dimensions in millimetres and (inches).

Fitting the wheelspeed

sensor on a motorcycle

Active Wheelspeed sensor 01B-601220

The wheelspeed sensor is triggered by a piece of ferrous metal passing the sensor head.

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 The trigger is usually mounted in the centre of the front wheel.

Wheelspeed sensor. Dimensions in millimetres and (inches)

The sensor can either be mounted in a threaded block, or with a sheet metal bracket. Make
sure the sensor does not vibrate or touch the trigger when the motorcycle is driven. This
type of sensor can be used with a wide variety of motorcycles, so the details of mounting
the sensor will vary.

Wheelspeed sensor details

Sensing Distance 0.5mm to 1.2mm (recommended distance 0.8mm)

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Clearance Distance 8mm from any steel object
Mounting 30mm of M8 x 1 thread
Connector ASL606-05PD-HE connector
Sensor connections Pin 1 Power (12V) Pin 4 No connection
Pin 2 signal Pin 5 Ground
Pin 3 No connection

Failure to have the minimum clearance from other steel objects causes the sensor to regis-
ter a rotation even though the trigger target has moved out of range. On the other hand, if
the working distance is too great, the sensor will miss triggers, especially at high speeds.

WARNING: The sensor should only be tightened with a small spanner. Over-tight-
ening the sensor will cause it to fracture.

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 Motorcycle wheelspeed trigger

Motorcycle wheelspeed trigger

Type ferrous metal object

Number 2 to 30 per wheel (typically 10)

Mounting the wheelspeed sensor on a motorcycle

1 Make a bracket for the wheelspeed sensor to clamp the sensor onto the front
fork. Do not over-tighten the wheelspeed sensor.
2 Secure the cable of the sensor to run along the brake line. Use tie wraps, but
do not restrict the brake line. (This allows the cable to flex as the forks com-
press and extend.)
4 Mount the wheelspeed sensor so that it triggers from the bolts holding the disc
carrier. Make sure that the sensor head does not touch any of the triggers. Set
up the sensor with an approximate gap of 0.7mm.

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The trigger used to activate the wheelspeed sensor should have a surface approximately
the same size as the head of the sensor, and be at least 4mm away from other metal
objects.

If you use the disc carrier bolts as wheelspeed triggers, variations in bolt head length and
surface finish can reduce the quality of the wheelspeed data obtained. A method of improv-
ing the quality of wheelspeed data is to manufacture a trigger plate which is fitted to the disc
carrier. An example of a wheelspeed trigger plate is shown on the next page.

Example of a motorcycle wheelspeed trigger plate fitted to a disc carrier

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 Side view of motorcycle wheelspeed sensor and trigger plate

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Fitting the beacon
receiver

32-channel beacon receiver (01M-034103)

The 32-channel beacon will recognise end-of-lap codes and split codes from a 32-channel
beacon transmitter. The beacon receiver is mounted on the vehicle. A 32-channel beacon
transmitter in Lap mode is mounted at the side of the track to indicate the start of a new
lap. To measure split times a number of 32-channel beacon transmitters in Split mode are
placed at intervals around the track. The beacon receiver will give an output when it detects
any valid end-of-lap code or split code. A separate end-of-lap only output for connecting to
an ECU or splitter box is also available.

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Beacon receiver. Dimensions in millimetres and (inches).

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 Beacon receiver details

Mounting 3 off M4 x 3.5mm deep holes or optional mounting cradle

Channels 16 Lap mode, and 16 Split mode
Connector AS606-05PD-HE
Connections Pin 1 +12v
Pin 2 Split and End-of-lap combined output
Pin 3 End of lap only output for ECU or splitter box
Pin 4 No connection
Pin 5 Ground

Mounting the beacon receiver

■ Mount the beacon receiver at right angles to the ground and at right angles
to the direction of the car in motion
■ Where possible, the receiver should be mounted flush to the skin of the car,

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or recessed less than 25mm (1.0”)
■ The receiving head should not face directly into the sun while detecting
■ The beacon receiver should be mounted so that it can point at either side of
the track. It is often placed by the roll hoop or above the driver’s headrest
■ Fit the receiver to the car using A/V mounts screwed into the M4 x 3.5mm
deep holes in the base of the receiver (or use the optional mounting cradle.)

Beacon receiver placement. Dimensions in millimetres and inches

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 Mounting the beacon receiver in a roll hoop
The beacon receiver can be mounted in the roll hoop area of a car. You can mount the
beacon receiver inside a tube, which holds the receiver and also acts as a shade from
direct sunlight. If you fit the receiver inside a tube use the optional mounting cradle to hold
the receiver.

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Using a tube to mount the beacon receiver in a roll hoop

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Changing beacon
receiver end-of-lap code

The end-of-lap code can be changed on the beacon receiver. The Split code cannot be
changed as the beacon is manufactured so that it will recognise any valid split beacon
code.

The end-of-lap code change switch is located on the top of the beacon receiver. Using a
small screw driver turn the switch to the code you want. Code zero is shown on the beacon
body. Turning the switch clockwise selects codes from 0 to F.

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Location of end-of-lap code switch

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32-channel beacon
transmitter

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32-channel beacon transmitter. Dimensions in mm and (inches)

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32-channel master
beacons

Pi 32-channel master beacons are located at many UK race tracks and are available as
an end-of-lap beacon for lap timing. The master beacon is a larger version of a standard
32-channel beacon transmitter and is more suited to a crowded race track. When a master
beacon is present at a track, it will be set to channel 0.

When there is a master beacon at a race event you should not place other 32-channel
beacon transmitters around the track that are transmitting channel 0. Two or more
32-channel beacons transmitting on the same channel will invalidate data for you and
other teams.

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Sigma/Delta sensor
connections

The Sigma/Delta series of sensors use a common connector type and a common pinout.
The information is given below.

Sigma/Delta sensors
The Sigma/Delta sensors which have a common connector and pinout are:
■ Sigma/Delta linear potentiometer range
■ Sigma/Delta rotary potentiometer range
■ Sigma/Delta temperature sensor
■ Sigma/Delta pressure sensor range
■ Sigma/Delta single aero sensor

Sigma/Delta sensors connector information

Sensor connector Mating

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Connector

ASL606-05PN-HE ASL106-05SN-HE

Pin Function Pin Function

1 +1V 4 Ground†
2 Signal +ve 5 Ground†
3 +5.0V

† Pins 4 and 5 are linked

ASL606-05PN-HE

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Pi Delta connector details

This section contains connector information for the standard Pi Delta Logger.

Connector identification

The Pi Delta logger has two 37-pin Autosport connectors; the System connector and the
Analogue connector. The two connectors have different keyways, and are identified by
coloured collars. The following figure identifies the two connectors.

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Pi Delta logger connector identification

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Delta System connector

Connector type: Autosport AS214-35PA (yellow collar)

Delta System connector pin information

Pin Name Function Comment

1 +12V Bat +ve Battery +ve connection
2 Dash Pwr +12V out for dash Dash power +ve
3 Dash Gnd Dash ground
4 Bcn Gnd Beacon ground
5 Bcn Pwr Beacon power +12V
6 RPM Pwr Power for RPM box
7 WSP1 Gnd Wheelspeed 1 ground
8 WSP1 Pwr Wheelspeed 1 +12V

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9 +12V Exp +12V Link to expansion box
10 Power Exp 0V Link to expansion box
GND
11 ExpAN1 Link to expansion box
12 ExpAN2 Link to expansion box
13 WSP3 Wheelspeed 3 Link to expansion box
14 WSP4 Wheelspeed 4 Link to expansion box
15 WSPC3 Internal control link Link to expansion box
16 USB Pwr Vbus detect USB download lead
17 USB Gnd USB Gnd USB download lead
18 Bat – Battery –ve connection
19 Dash Tx Logger Data to Dash Sense selected in software
20 Dash Rx Data from Dash to Logger Sense selected in software
21 Bcn Sig Beacon signal input Codes selected in software
22 RPM Sig RPM sensor/tacho input
23 WSP1 Sig Wheelspeed 1 signal Wheelspeed sensor 1
24 Ref GND Expansion reference 0V Link to expansion box
25 ExpAN3 Link to expansion box

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 Pin Name Function Comment
26 ExpAN6 Link to expansion box
27 WSPC4 Internal control link Link to expansion box
28 TelTx Pi Research use only
29 USB D– Data –ve USB download lead
30 USB D+ Data +ve USB download lead
31 CAN+ CAN +ve CAN High
32 CAN– CAN –ve CAN Low
33 ExpAN5 Link to expansion box
34 ExpAN4 Link to expansion box
35 TelRx Pi Research use only
36 ECU+ RS422/RS232 (see table below) Selected in software
37 ECU– RS422/RS232 (see table below) Selected in software
Screen RPM Gnd Case

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ECU connections
Pin 36 and pin 37 can be selected as RS422 or RS232 interface. The table below lists the
functions for the two interface options.

Pin RS232 Function RS422 Function

36 LCU to TELEM Data ECU to LCU Data A

37 ECU to LCU Data (AD data) ECU to LCU Data B

If the system uses an RS232 ECU stream only (no telemetry output), pin 36 is not required
to be grounded.

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Delta Analogue
connector

Connector type Autosport AS214-35PN (red collar)

Delta Analogue connector pin information:

Pin Name Function Comment

1 Anlg 5 + TC1+ Channel 5. Thermocouple +ve
2 Anlg 1 Pwr +5V Channel 1 power
3 Anlg 1 Gnd Channel 1 ground
4 Anlg 2 Gnd Channel 2 ground
5 Anlg 2 Sig Pressure or Voltage Channel 2. Select in software
6 Anlg 2 Pwr +5V Channel 2 power
7 Anlg 4 Pwr +5V or +12V Channel 4. Select in software
8 Anlg 4 Gnd Channel 4 ground

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9 Anlg 6 + TC2+ Channel 6. Thermocouple +ve
10 Anlg 6 – TC2– Channel 6. Thermocouple –ve.
No connection for voltage
11 Anlg 7 Pwr +5V Channel 7 power
12 Anlg 7 Gnd Channel 7 ground
13 Anlg 8 Gnd Channel 8 ground
14 Anlg 8 Sig Channel 8 signal
15 Anlg 8 Pwr +5V Channel 8 power
16 WSP 2 Pwr 12V Wheelspeed 2 power
17 WSP 2 Gnd Wheelspeed 2 ground
18 Anlg 5 – TC1– Channel 5. Thermocouple –ve.
No connection for voltage
19 Anlg 5 Pwr +5V Channel 5 power
20 Anlg 1 Sig Pressure or Voltage Channel 1. Select in software
21 Anlg 3 Gnd Channel 3 ground.
22 Anlg 3 Pwr 5V or 12V Channel 3. Select in software
23 Anlg 4 Sig Temperature or Voltage Channel 4. Select in software

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 Pin Name Function Comment
24 Anlg 6 Gnd Channel 6 ground
25 Anlg 6 Pwr +5V Channel 6 power
26 Anlg 7 Sig Channel 7 signal
27 Anlg 9 Gnd Channel 9 ground
28 Anlg 9 Pwr +5V Channel 9 power
29 WSP 2 Sig Wheelspeed 2 signal
30 Anlg 5 Gnd Channel 5 ground
31 Anlg 10 Gnd Channel 10 ground
32 Anlg 3 Sig Temperature or Voltage Channel 3. Select in software
33 AlrmLED Grounded via 120R Remote alarm LED
34 ORev LED Grounded via 120R Remote Overrev LED
35 Anlg 9 Sig Channel 9 signal
36 Anlg 10 Pwr +5V Channel 0 power
37 Anlg 10 Sig Channel 10 signal

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Screen Case

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USB download lead information

The USB download lead is 1.5 metre long. The PC end of the lead is terminated in a
standard USB Type A connector. The car end of the lead is terminated in an AS610-35 PN
connector.

Download lead
connector information

USB Type A connector pin information

Pin Name Wire colour Function

1 USB power Red Power

2 USB D– White Data –ve

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3 USB D+ Green Date +ve
4 USB Gnd Black USB ground
Screen – Drain Shield

AS610-35 PN connector pin information

Pin Name Wire colour Function

1 USB power Red Power

2 USB D– White Data –ve
3 USB D+ Green Date +ve
4 USB Gnd Black USB ground
5 to 13 not connected
Screen – Drain Screen

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Pi Delta Logger dimensions

Pi Delta Logger
dimensions

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Pi Delta Logger dimensions in millimetres and (inches)

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Pi Delta Logger
dimensions with
removable card option

The memory card holder used with the removable card option protrudes from the rear of
the Logger and increases the front to back dimension by 20.0mm (0.78”). See the next
figure.

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Pi Delta Logger dimensions with removable memory card holder fitted

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Pi Delta System expansion

An expansion option for the Pi Delta System is available which gives an additional 24 ana-
logue channels and 2 wheelspeed inputs.

The expanded Pi Delta System consists of the Delta Logger, a Delta Expansion box and
associated looms.

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Expanded Pi Delta System overview

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Pi Delta Expansion box
dimensions

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Pi Delta System Expansion box dimensions in millimetres and (inches)

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Expansion box Link
connector

Connector type: Autosport AS212-35PN

Expansion Box Link connector pin information:

Pin Name Function Comment

1 +12V Exp+12V Power for Expansion box
2 ExpAN1 Expansion analogue signal Link to Delta logger
3 ExpAN2 Expansion analogue signal Link to Delta logger
4 ExpAN3 Expansion analogue signal Link to Delta logger
5 Ref GND Expansion reference 0V
6 No connection
7 WSP3 Gnd Wheelspeed 3 ground Connect to W/S3 sensor ground

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8 WSP3 Pwr Wheelspeed 3 power +12V Power for W/S3 sensor
9 WSP4 Pwr Wheelspeed 4 power +12V Power for W/S4 sensor
10 WSP4 Gnd Wheelspeed 4 ground Connect to W/S4 sensor ground
11 No connection
12 WSP3 Wheelspeed 3 signal Links W/S3 signal to Delta logger
13 WSP4 Wheelspeed 4 signal Links W/S4 signal to Delta logger
14 Power GND Exp 0V Link to Delta logger
15 ExpAN4 Expansion analogue control Link to Delta logger
16 ExpAN5 Expansion analogue control Link to Delta logger
17 ExpAN6 Expansion analogue control Link to Delta logger
18 WSP3 Sig Wheelspeed 3 signal Signal from W/S3 sensor
19 WSP4 Sig Wheelspeed 3 signal Signal from W/S4 sensor
20 WSPC3 Wheelspeed 3 control Link to Delta
21 WSPC4 Wheelspeed 4 control Link to Delta
22 No connection
Screen Case

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Expansion box red
collar 37-pin connector

Connector type: Autosport AS214-35PN

Expansion box red collar 37-pin connector pin information:

Pin Name Function Comment

1 Channel 11 Pwr +5V
2 Channel 12 Pwr +5V
3 Channel 12 Gnd
4 Channel 13 Gnd
5 Channel 13 Pwr +5V
6 Channel 14 Pwr +5V
7 Channel 14 Gnd
8 Channel 15 Gnd

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9 Channel 16 Pwr +5V
10 Channel 16 Gnd
11 Channel 17 Gnd
12 Channel 17 Pwr +12V
13 Channel 18 Pwr +12V
14 Channel 18 Gnd
15 Channel 19 Gnd
16 Channel 19 Pwr +12V
17 Channel 20 Gnd
18 Channel 11 Gnd
19 Channel 11 Sig
20 Channel 12 Sig
21 Channel 13 Sig
22 Channel 14 Sig
23 Channel 15 Sig
24 Channel 15 Pwr +5V

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 Pin Name Function Comment
25 Channel 16 Sig
26 Channel 17 Sig
27 Channel 18 Sig
28 Channel 19 Sig
29 Channel 20 Pwr +12V
30 Channel 20 Sig
31 Channel 21 Pwr +12V
32 Channel 21 Sig
33 Channel 21 Gnd
34 Channel 22 Gnd
35 Channel 22 Sig
36 Channel 22 Pwr +12V
37 Ref GND Expansion reference 0V
Screen Case

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Expansion box yellow
collar 37-pin connector

Connector type: Autosport AS214-35PA

Expansion box yellow collar 37-pin connector pin information:

Pin Name Function Comment

1 Channel 23 Pwr +5V
2 Channel 24 Pwr +5V
3 Channel 24Gnd
4 Channel 25 Gnd
5 Channel 25 Pwr +5V
6 Channel 26 Pwr +5V
7 Channel 26 Gnd
8 Channel 27 Gnd

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9 Channel 28 Pwr +5V
10 Channel 28 Gnd
11 Channel 29 Gnd
12 Channel 29 Pwr +12V
13 Channel 30 Pwr +12V
14 Channel 30 Gnd
15 Channel 31 Gnd
16 Channel 31 Pwr +12V
17 Channel 32 Gnd
18 Channel 23 Gnd
19 Channel 23 Sig
20 Channel 24 Sig
21 Channel 25 Sig
22 Channel 26 Sig
23 Channel 27 Sig
24 Channel 27 Pwr +5V

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 Pin Name Function Comment
25 Channel 28 Sig
26 Channel 29 Sig
27 Channel 30 Sig
28 Channel 31 Sig
29 Channel 32 Pwr +12V
30 Channel 32 Sig
31 Channel 33 Pwr +12V
32 Channel 33 Sig
33 Channel 33 Gnd
34 Channel 34 Gnd
35 Channel 34 Sig
36 Channel 34 Pwr +12V
37 Ref GND Expansion reference 0V
Screen Case

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Satellite steering wheel dash interface box

The Satellite steering wheel dash (SSWD) interface box contains circuitry to drive and
power a Satellite Steering Wheel Dash and two remote switches.

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SSWD interface box dimensions in millimetres and (inches)

Connector details

Dash connector pin details

Type: ASL006-05 SN-HE. Mating connector: ASL606-05 PN-HE

Pin Function Pin Function

1 +5V 4 Ground
2 RS422 Data A 5 No connection
3 RS422 Data B

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 Switches connector pin details
Type: ASL006-05 SB-HE. Mating connector: ASL606-05 PB-HE

Pin Function Pin Function

1 Left switch up 4 Right switch down

2 Left switch down 5 Ground
3 Right switch up

System connector pin details

Type: AS610-35PN. Mating connector: AS610-35SN

Pin Function Pin Function

1 Ground 8 0V
2 12V 9 No connection
3 RS422 Data A 10 No connection

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4 RS422 Data B 11 No connection
5 0V 12 No connection
6 No connection 13 No connection
7 TxD (Switch data)

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Removable memory card option

Normally communication between the Logger and the PC is via a USB cable link. An op-
tional removable memory card kit is available for use in situations where cable downloads
and setups are not practical. This cost option can be specified at time of purchase of the
Pi Delta System or can be fitted later. If the option is purchased at a later date the Delta
Logger must be returned to Pi Research for modification.

The kit comprises:

■ One 8MB CompactFlash™ memory card
■ One Flash card memory card adapter
■ Two neoprene memory card holders
The CompactFlash™ memory card adapter allows the Compact Flash™ memory card to
be plugged into a PCMCIA slot of a computer. The memory card holder is plugged into the
Logger with the memory card attached. The memory card holder also provides a tight seal

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when plugged into the Delta Logger.

CAUTION: If you have the removable card option you MUST NOT run the system
with the memory card holder removed. Doing so will allow water and dirt to enter
the Logger. This will damage the Logger and invalidate the warranty.

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Using the removable
memory card

The memory card must be fitted correctly into the memory card holder. When the memory
card is correctly inserted into the holder, the ridge on the memory card fits into a groove
inside the holder.

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Fitting a memory card into the memory card holder

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 Inserting and removing the memory card holder
The memory card holder with the memory card attached fits into the rear of the Delta
Logger, with the indentation on the memory card holder facing the top of the Logger. The
memory card holder provides a seal against water and dust and is therefore a tight fit.

Apply a steady pressure to the memory card holder when inserting it into the Logger. When
fully inserted it should protrude 20.0mm (0.78”) from the rear of the Logger.

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Inserting the memory card holder into the Logger

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting

Until you are completely familiar with your Pi Delta System, you may encounter certain
difficulties. This section lists the most common sources of problems and how to correct
them. If the remedies suggested have no effect, please contact Pi Research or your local
Pi representative.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to repair Pi Research equipment yourself. All units must
be opened and reassembled in clean conditions by trained personnel. The Warran-
ty will be invalidated if any parts of the Pi Delta System have been tampered with.

Logger

Problem The Logger doesn’t start up.

Cause No supply voltage.
Action Check the vehicle’s master switch and ignition switch.

Cause Flat battery.

Action Make sure the vehicle battery is charged up and connected.

Cause The Autosport connectors on the Logger are not secure.

Action Make sure that the connectors on the front of the Logger are properly

Troubleshooting
located and secured.

Cause Faulty wiring.

Action Check that the supply voltage wiring is not damaged or shorted out.

Problem The Logger is logging half the correct RPM value.

Cause The Pulse Count setting in the Logger is wrong.
Action Check and adjust the value in the Pi Delta Logger Management Software
program.

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 Problem The Over-rev light stays on.
Cause The RPM Thresholds settings for your Dash need to be adjusted.
Action Check and adjust the RPM Thresholds values in the Pi Delta Logger Man-
agement Software.

Problem The Logger does not log.

Cause The RPM signal is missing.
Action Check that the wiring to the RPM box or the Tacho signal has not be-
come detached during engine maintenance, or that the ECU has not been
switched off.

Engine speed (RPM)

Tachometer signal

Problem Unstable RPM graph reading.

Cause The wiring is picking up noise from other sources on the vehicle.
Action Check whether the tachometer wiring runs close to other ignition circuits
and re-route it.

Cause The Logger is not compatible with your tachometer signal.

Action Use the RPM Box instead of your tachometer signal.

Cause Wiring fault.

Action Check that the tachometer signal from the ignition box (not the HT or LT
ignition signals) is connected to pin 10 of the System connector on the
Logger.

Cause Incorrect ECU stream.

Action Check the Inputs setting page of the Pi Delta Logger Management Soft-
ware. Contact Pi Research for ECU stream information.

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 RPM Box (HT or LT mode)

Problem The RPM reading is occasionally spiky and the Analysis Software
shows small spikes.
Cause The wiring is picking up noise from other sources on the vehicle.
Action Check whether the RPM wiring runs close to other ignition circuits and
re-route it.

RPM Box HT (High Tension) Connection

Problem The RPM bar graph cuts out or flashes at high RPM.
Cause The RPM Box is not set up correctly.
Action Check that the RPM Box is set for HT (positions 8 to F), and for the maxi-
mum sparks per minute that can be emitted by the ignition system.

Problem The RPM bar graph is unstable.

Cause The HT connection on the RPM Box may be faulty.
Action Inspect the wiring on the HT lead and repair, if necessary.

Problem The RPM reading is obviously too low.

Cause The HT pick-up has been wrapped around an HT lead to an individual
cylinder instead of the main HT lead and is not picking up the sparks for
the other cylinders.
Action Wrap the HT pick-up around the main HT lead.

Troubleshooting
NOTE: Some engines now have multi-coil systems, where each cylinder has its own coil.
In these cases, you can use the HT lead from one coil if the Pulse Count value on the Pi
Delta Logger Management Software is adjusted accordingly; alternatively, you could use
the LT signal from the ignition box and drive the RPM Box in LT mode.

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Wheelspeed

Problem The speed reading doesn’t work at all.

Cause If it has never worked, the wheel speed sensor may need adjusting.
Action The sensor must be set within 0.4 to 0.8 mm from the triggers on the
wheel.

CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE WHEELSPEED SENSOR – it will break.

Tighten the lock nuts with a small spanner. You are advised not to use a socket
set.
IMPORTANT: Although the wheelspeed sensor may appear to work at low speeds,
unless the sensor is set within 0.4 and 0.8 mm from the trigger, it may stop work-
ing at high speed.

Problem The sensor has been adjusted but it won’t work.

Cause Faulty sensor.
Action Visually inspect the wheelspeed sensor for any damage to the head
(too close to trigger) or body (over-tightened). Replace if necessary.

Cause Faulty wiring.

Action Check the wiring for damage.

Problem The wheelspeed is wrong (e.g. by a factor of 2 or 4).

Cause The sensor is not picking up all the triggers on the wheel.
Action Check that all the triggers are set within 0.4 and 0.8mm from the sensor.

NOTE: Because of the tolerance on the suspension of some saloon cars, it is very hard
to set up multiple targets within 0.5 mm. In this case, it is best to use a single trigger.

Cause The Wheelspeed Triggers setting is wrong.

Action Check and adjust the value in Delta Logger Management software:
1 Lift the wheel with the sensor on it so that it can spin.
2 Spin the wheel and see if the respective Wheel speed channel
increments whilst watching the raw channel value.

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 Problem The wheelspeed reading seems inaccurate (e.g. by 5 percent).
Cause The Wheel Diameter setting is wrong.
Action Check and adjust the value in the Delta Logger Management software.
This should be the actual rolling diameter of the tyre when it is under load.

Problem Speed and RPM graphs on the PC software don’t line up with those
from previous data.
Cause This is actually a beacon problem – the data logged by the Logger is syn-
chronised by the beacon position.
Action Put the transmitter at the same place on the pit wall each time you race at
a track: use a name marker or sticky tape.

Action Use the ‘Move beacon’ function of the Analysis software to adjust the bea-
con position from the earlier data.

Using an ABS speed sensor

Problem The wheelspeed appears incorrect when using an ABS sensor inter-
face box.
Cause The number of Wheelspeed Triggers and/or the Wheel Diameter set in the
Logger may be wrong.
Action Check the number of triggers on the ABS sensor wheel and adjust the
values in Delta Logger Management software.

Troubleshooting
Problem The wheelspeed trace shown by the software contains spikes or
dropouts.
Cause The interface box is earthing to the chassis.
Action Do not connect any of the wires from the interface box directly to the
chassis.

Cause The ABS sensor is also trying to drive the vehicle’s ABS system.
Action Isolate the interface box wiring from the ABS system with 100µF
capacitors.

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Lap times

If you do not use the beacon system the Logger cannot show lap times on the Dash. To
test the beacon system, turn on the Dash and transmitter and wave the transmitter in front
of the detector on the vehicle. Watch the Lap time on the dash or watch ‘Lap Beacon’ as
raw data in Delta Logger Management software. The value will increment as the beacon
receiver sees the correct code from the beacon transmitter.

Problem Lap times aren’t working.

Cause The beacon transmitter isn’t being powered; the LED on the beacon trans-
mitter isn’t on.
Action Make sure the battery wiring is secure, and that the battery is fully charged
(12V).

Note: Although a lit LED on the transmitter indicates a good connection to the battery,
only a fully recharged battery will supply a strong signal to the vehicle. Make sure you
recharge the battery before a day at the track.

Cause The channels are not correctly set.

Action Make sure that the beacon transmitter (on the pit wall) and detector (on
the vehicle) are set to the same channel.

Cause The transmitter and detector are not lined up correctly.

Action As the vehicle passes the transmitter, make sure that there is a clear
line-of-sight between the two. On a motorcycle check that the motor cycle
is upright as it passes the beacon transmitter.

Note: At some tracks which have camber on the straights or where the vehicle passes
close to the pit wall, the beacon transmitter position may be too high.

Cause Sunlight is dazzling the detector.

Action The sun should not shine into the detector as it passes the pits. Place the
detector on the other side of the vehicle and move the transmitter to the
other side of the track.

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 Problem The lap times seem wrong.
Cause The vehicle may be picking up more than one beacon signal.
Action Check if any other teams are running with a beacon transmitter on the
same channel and agree to use different channels, or only one transmitter.

Troubleshooting
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Sensor readings –
General

Temperatures

Problem The temperature readings are wrong.

Cause Sensor is not calibrated correctly.
Action Re-calibrate the sensor and send the new configuration to the Logger.

Cause Water in the sensor, connector or dash connector.

Action Inspect and dry, where necessary. Seal temperature connectors with Sili-
cone sealant.

Cause The temperatures are correct, but different from previous readings.
Action Check where temperature sensors were previously mounted: for example,
oil sumps may be hotter than filler pipes. If possible, confirm temperature
readings at the sensor location with a thermocouple probe.

When measuring temperatures with a thermocouple

Problem The thermocouple readings are noisy.

Cause The amplifier is picking up electrical noise from the chassis.
Action Make sure the thermocouple or thermocouple amplifier box, are not electri-
cally connected to the chassis.

Cause The amplifier box is picking up electrical noise from the chassis.
Action Make sure the leads for the thermocouple probe and amplifier do not pass
close to high voltage sources such as the ignition coil or magneto.

Pressures

Problem The pressure readings are wrong.

Cause The sensor is faulty.
Action Check that the connectors on the pressure sensors are correctly fitted, and
going to the right sensor. If necessary, change the pressure sensor.

Cause The sensor is has been mounted directly onto the engine block.
Action Replace the sensor and use indirect mounting for the new sensor.

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 Cause The pressure sensor wiring is damaged.
Action Check the wiring on the vehicle for visible damage and repair where nec-
essary.

NOTE: If one pressure sensor seems wrong, try putting its connector onto the other sen-
sor. If the fault moves with the connector, then the wiring or Logger is faulty. If the fault
does not move with the connector, the pressure sensor needs replacing.

Steering position

Problem The steering trace is erratic and switches from very high to very low.
Cause The rotary steering sensor may not have been set up correctly or may
have gone out of alignment, and is going off-scale during use.
Action Watch the potentiometer reading on the relevant channel and align the
steering pot so that it reads 2.5 volts when the steering is dead centre.

Battery

Problem The Logger does not log.

Cause The battery power supply is delivering less than 7.5V.
Action Recharge the battery before running again.

NOTE: When the voltage drops below 7.5V, the Logger stops logging data. To make

Troubleshooting
sure the Logger logs data again, switch it off and on again with a recharged battery,
before driving the vehicle.

Accelerometer

Problem The lateral acceleration trace on the Analysis software does not
show zero along the straight.
Cause The Logger is not mounted horizontally, which distorts the g-force meas-
ured by the Logger.
Action Check and adjust the mounting of the Logger.

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 Data loss or data corruption

Problem The Logger does not appear to have logged any data.
Cause The Logger did not have time to shut down before it was switched off.
Action Make sure the vehicle stops for three seconds before turning the Logger
and ECU off.

Cause The RPM signal was not working (data loss or data corruption).
Action Refer to RPM troubleshooting. Also use a Time Plot rather than a Distance
Plot in the Analysis Software to confirm that the other channels logged
correctly.

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Index

Index
Index D
Dash connections   47
Delta Logger   13
Delta Logger Management Software   24
A Watch facility   25
Deutsch Autosport connectors
Anti-vibration (A/V) mounting   38
contacts   35
AS212-35SN   73
part numbering   36
AS214-35AN   64,74
to connect   34
AS214-35SN   66,76
Dimensions   69
A typical session   28
beacon receiver   56
Automatic download   30
beacon transmitter   60
options   30
Logger   69
Display Options   10
B
Satellite steering wheel dash   10
Battery connections   47
Battery failure   29
E
Beacon receiver   43,56
ECU connections   49,65
changing end-of-lap code   59
ECU to LCU   65
combined Split/Lap output   15
RS232   65
connections   48
RS422   65
details   57
Environment   37
dimensions   56
mount the Logger   37
fitting   56
radio frequency interference   37
Lap mode   15
Expansion box
Lap Only output   15
dimensions   72
mounting
in roll hoop area of a car   58
Split mode   15 I
Beacon transmitter Installation
32-channel   60,61 active wheelspeed sensor
dimensions   60 mounting on a car   51
beacon receiver   43
C mounting   57
fitting the standard sensors   47
CAN connections   49
Installation notes   33
Checklists   24
Connectors
K

Index
AS212-35SN   73
AS214-35AN   64,74 Kit list   23
AS214-35SN   76

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L RS232   65
RS422   65
Lap timing   56
LCU
status LED   26 S
Logged Data page   29 Sensor connection information   47
Logged session   30 Battery connections   47
Logger Beacon receiver connections   48
checking settings   27 CAN connections   49
fitting   37 Dash connections   47
Sensors connector   66 ECU connections   49
switching off   30 RPM connections   48
Logger specifications   17 USB connections   49
connectors   17 Wheelspeed 1 connections   48
environmental   17 Wheelspeed 2 connections   48
mechanical   17 Sensors
optional sensors   14
M overview   14
Sigma/Delta sensors   62
Manual download   30
connector information   62
Master beacon
linear potentiometer range   62
32-channel   61
pressure sensor range   62
Master switch   41
rotary potentiometer range   62
Mounting the beacon receiver   57
single aero sensor   62
- in a roll hoop   58
temperature sensor   62
Spinning off   29
O
Split times   15
Orientation of Logger   39 SSWD interface box
Outings   25 Dash connector pin   78
Switches connector   79
P System connector   79
PCMCIA slot   80 Start logging   29
Power supply   33 System loom
Power supply requirement   33 fitting   41
Preventive maintenance   46 lay the loom in the car   42

R T
race regulations Troubleshooting   85
labelling   24 accelerometer   93
removable memory card   81 battery   93
Removable memory card   80 data loss or corruption   94
Returning to the pits   29 engine speed (RPM)   86
RPM connections   48 lap times (beacon)   90

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 Logger   85
pressure sensor   92
steering position sensor   93
temperature sensor   92
wheelspeed sensor   88
Typical day, flowchart   27

U
USB connections   49
USB download lead   23

V
Velcro®   47

W
Wheelspeed
trigger details - car   51
trigger details - motorcycle   54
Wheelspeed 1 connections   48
Wheelspeed 2 connections   48
Wheelspeed sensor   50
mounting on
a car   51
Wheelspeed sensor details   53
Wheelspeed trigger   51
Wiring notes   41

Index
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Contact information

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