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Traqmate
GPS Data Acquisition System
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Version 1.02
June 14, 2005
Copyright © 2005 Track Systems Technologies, LLC
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- Page 1 Version 1.02 June 14, 2005 Copyright © 2005 Track Systems Technologies, LLC Traqmate, Traqview, and the track systems logo are trademarks of track systems technologies, llc Microsoft and windows are trademarks of Microsoft corp. Velcro is a trademark of Velcro Industries B.V.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
USING TRAQMATE FOR ANALYSIS ..................32 ........................32 RIVER OMPARISON ..................36 EHICLE ERFORMANCE OMPARISON ............................37 AFETY SHARE & COMPARE – TRAQMATE.COM ................. 39 ........................39 XCHANGING APPENDICES ..........................40 ........................40 ABLE OF IGURES ......................41 YSTEM EQUIREMENTS ...................... -
Page 4: Welcome To Team Traqmate
Traqmate was designed by racers and is great for getting the first or last second out of your lap times. It is also great for the track day enthusiast who wants to record their day, play it back with their video, analyze their performance to get the most out of their car, and do a little bench racing with their friends. -
Page 5: System Overview
Traqmate Features Drop and Go – Stick a Traqmate in your car, turn it on, and collect data all day long. No sensors required. Replay Your Day – Upload the data into Traqview. See your car on the track and your performance on the virtual dashboard. -
Page 6: Traqmate System Components
Mount it anywhere with Velcro or the accessory quick clip. With the Traqmate DU, in-car lap timing has never been easier. For each track, press the SELECT button at the start/finish line to permanently store that information in the DU. The unit will remember that track in the future. - Page 7 Traqview is your single point of contact for everything in the Traqmate System. Use it to upload data from Traqmate, analyze the data, configure Tracks, Drivers, Vehicles and optional Sensors, change the Sampling Rate, and even download future software and feature upgrades into your Traqmate.
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Page 8: Traqmate System Packages
Traqview Analysis Software and User Manual. Figure 1 - Traqmate System Components Accessories Accessories include a TraqPaq battery pack, permanent vehicle power harness, DU mounting bracket, TraqAC SU AC adapter, extra antennas for convenient vehicle swapping, and SU mounting tray. -
Page 9: Traqview Software Installation
CD reader on your PC, you can download the software and user manual from the Traqmate website at traqmate.com. You may also check there for software updates. The CD should automatically run when inserted. If it does not, open “My Computer” and right-click on the CD drive. -
Page 10: Traqmate Installation
Figure 2 - Traqmate Basic Connections Connections Sensor Unit Installation The Traqmate sensor unit may be mounted using a variety of methods depending on the following factors: 1) How permanent is the desired mount, 2) where is the preferred mounting point, 3) will the SU be connected to a Display Unit (DU). -
Page 11: Sensor And Display Unit Operation
Traqmate User Manual V1.0 June 14, 2005 Mounting Tray (shown here), offered as a separate accessory from Track Systems. The mounting tray can be attached permanently to the vehicle, and by placing Velcro on the SU enclosure, and the mounting tray, the SU is securely fastened, while at the same time being easily removable. -
Page 12: Power Connection
In all installations, the SU must be supplied with a power source at all times it is in operation. For Traqmate Complete, the DU can receive power via the DIN extension cable from the SU or via the USB cable when connected to a PC for uploading sessions. -
Page 13: Traqmate Display Unit Installation
Display Unit Mounting Bracket, which is sold as an accessory by Track Systems, as the preferred mounting bracket. With the Display Unit Mounting Bracket, the DU can quickly and easily be clipped onto the mating portion of the bracket, which remains permanently affixed to the vehicle. -
Page 14: Figure 5 - Du Gauge Cluster Mount
SW Mismatch, Reload then the firmware in the DU and SU are incompatible. Reload the firmware of both the SU and DU with the latest downloads available on the traqmate.com website and try again. Copyright © 2005 Track Systems Technologies, LLC... -
Page 15: Traqmate Basic
Traqmate Basic System Description Traqmate Basic is the easiest form of data acquisition. You can literally just Velcro the unit into a car and get very sophisticated results in a matter of minutes. Data is stored in Flash memory inside the Sensor Unit and can be extracted through the COM serial port on the front panel of the unit. -
Page 16: Traqmate Complete
Traqmate Complete System Description Traqmate Complete builds on the Traqmate Basic simplicity to add immediate feedback to the driver in the form of lap times on a Display Unit (DU). It also provides more visibility and control of the collected data and useful tools for vehicle performance tuning. Data is stored inside the Display Unit and can be extracted using the mini-USB port on the end of the unit. -
Page 17: Menu System
Enters non-recording GPS compass mode. Shows time, speed, and heading. GPS Information Enters non-recording GPS information mode. Shows x, y G-forces, date and time, GPS location in latitude/longitude, heading, speed, and temperature. Copyright © 2005 Track Systems Technologies, LLC Page 17... -
Page 18: Features
Figure 10 - Acquiring GPS Screen until GPS signal is acquired. If this takes more than a minute, check your antenna connection and ensure that the antenna has a clear view of the sky. Copyright © 2005 Track Systems Technologies, LLC Page 18... -
Page 19: Figure 11 - Recording A Start / Finish Location
Traqmate User Manual V1.0 June 14, 2005 Once Traqmate has GPS signal, it will check to see if there is a Start/Finish position stored for the current track. If not, you will see Figure 11 - Recording a Start / Finish Location Proceed around the track until you reach the Start/Finish line. -
Page 20: Traqview Analysis And Configuration Program
June 14, 2005 Traqview Analysis and Configuration Program Traqview is the source for configuring, updating, and analyzing data from your Traqmate. After installation, you can launch the program from the Windows Start Menu, a desktop icon, or from a toolbar icon. -
Page 21: Files
Files There are three types of files that Traqview uses: .tqm files are compressed session files that come right from the Traqmate, .tqs files are compressed analysis files which are saved from Traqview, and .tqc files are firmware update files. -
Page 22: Exchanging Information With Traqmate
Exchanging Information with Traqmate In order to tune Traqmate to your personal needs, there are several settable options in the Traqmate unit. In Traqmate Basic, these are configurable through the Traqview program. In Traqmate Complete, the same options are configurable through Traqview and many are also configurable through the Display Unit menu system. -
Page 23: Unit Info Screen
Note – Enter anything you like. This only appears in the Traqview screen. To save the information in the Traqmate you must click on the Save Unit Info button. Copyright © 2005 Track Systems Technologies, LLC Page 23... -
Page 24: Figure 18 - User Data Screen
A higher rate is appropriate for shorter runs like dragstrip runs and autocross, whereas a slower rate would be best for a long endurance race. To save the information in the Traqmate you must click on the Save User Setup button. Copyright © 2005 Track Systems Technologies, LLC... -
Page 25: Analysis Tools
Figure 19 - Session Upload Screen This screen will show all the sessions that are currently stored in the Traqmate. From this screen, you can upload the sessions to your PC or erase them. If you do not erase the sessions, they will stay in the unit. -
Page 26: Figure 21 - Graph And Track Map Setup
All of the Forms that are assigned to a driver will appear on the main window and may become cluttered. You can resize them or close them to suit your purposes. Figure 21 - Graph and Track Map Setup Copyright © 2005 Track Systems Technologies, LLC Page 26... -
Page 27: Figure 22 - Playback Controls
Segment Screens. If you are using Traqmate Complete, the Start / Finish Line will transfer over if it was previously set in the DU. In Traqmate Basic, you must set the Start / Finish line manually by grabbing the Start / Finish Icon (it will turn into a checkered flag) and dragging it to the new location. -
Page 28: Figure 24 - G Vs. Distance Graph
Track Map and watching the cursor positions on the Velocity vs. Distance Graph. Figure 25 - Velocity vs. Distance Graph Copyright © 2005 Track Systems Technologies, LLC Page 28... -
Page 29: Figure 26 - Friction Circle Graph
The extremely sensitive accelerometers will pick this up, creating peaks in the data. While these are real, the actual sustained level of grip that can be measured on a skidpad is somewhat lower. Copyright © 2005 Track Systems Technologies, LLC Page 29... -
Page 30: Figure 27 - Segment Analysis Table
For example, to see the maximum exit speed, click on the Exit Speed column heading. Click on it again and it will be sorted in the reverse order. In each column, the minimum performance value is highlighted in red while the maximum performance value is highlighted in green. Copyright © 2005 Track Systems Technologies, LLC Page 30... - Page 31 For Traqmate Complete, the SU is programmed through the DU so you plug it into the DU with the DIN Extension Cable. Plug the DU into the USB port on your computer. Ensure that you have a good connection with the DU.
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Page 32: Using Traqmate For Analysis
Using Traqmate for Analysis This section will serve as a tutorial for using the Traqmate Data Acquisition System for analysis of drivers and vehicles. There are many ways to use the data and these are only a few methods. It is always best to experiment to find the specific areas of interest for your situation. -
Page 33: Figure 29 - Segments And Driving Line Analysis
Sometimes entrance and exit speed can be deceiving. Segment Analysis can also show you the real story. In this diagram, taking the long way around results in higher speeds but longer times. Figure 29 - Segments and Driving Line Analysis Copyright © 2005 Track Systems Technologies, LLC Page 33... -
Page 34: Figure 30 - G Vs. Distance Analysis
On Gas Much Sooner BEFORE AFTER Black Car Exits Segment with Big Advantage Both Drivers Have Crisp Shifts Black Car Reaches Redline Earlier, Shifts Earlier Figure 30 - G vs. Distance Analysis Copyright © 2005 Track Systems Technologies, LLC Page 34... -
Page 35: Figure 31 - Friction Circle Comparison
To determine how much of the performance of the car is being utilized, do a skidpad test as described in the vehicle performance section below. Note "Hole" Note "Dip" Figure 31 - Friction Circle Comparison Copyright © 2005 Track Systems Technologies, LLC Page 35... -
Page 36: Vehicle Performance Comparison
Through Turns Straight Acceleration Figure 32 - Acceleration and Braking Lateral Gs To evaluate the outer limits of chassis adhesion, the proven method is the skidpad. Traqmate is an ideal tool for collecting and analyzing skidpad data. Sustained Lateral Acceleration Figure 33 - Skidpad Analysis Copyright ©... -
Page 37: Safety
There is nothing fun about going off-track or spinning. That is why we take safety very seriously at Track Systems, and we hope you do as well. Please operate your Traqmate in a safe manner by ensuring that your Traqmate is securely fastened in the vehicle and that you only look at the DU screen or SU front panel when you are in a position to do so. -
Page 38: Figure 35 - Vir Turn 14
Traqmate User Manual V1.0 June 14, 2005 And finally, when you are replaying your day with your track buddies, Traqmate makes a great storyteller. During the extensive testing of the Traqmate System we had our share of bumps along the way. We thought we would share a couple of our best off-road excursions. -
Page 39: Share & Compare - Traqmate.com
Share & Compare – Traqmate.com Exchanging Laps If you register at the Traqmate website, www.traqmate.com, you are eligible to download other people’s laps from around the world. Laps are indexed by vehicle and track so you can easily find the laps you want. The files you download are .tqm files so you can open them with Traqview or use ‘Add Driver’... -
Page 40: Appendices
Traqmate User Manual V1.0 June 14, 2005 Appendices Table of Figures Figure 1 - Traqmate System Components ..................8 Figure 2 - Traqmate Basic Connections ..................10 Figure 3 - Traqmate Complete Connections ................. 10 Figure 4 - Permanent Wiring Harness................... 13 Figure 5 - DU Gauge Cluster Mount.................... -
Page 41: System Requirements
Windows 2000 Warranty Information Track Systems warrants to the owner of this Traqmate GPS Data Acquisition System that it is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 180 days from the original date of consumer purchase. This warranty does not cover damage to the product as a result of misuse or accident, including but not limited to shock or water damage. -
Page 42: Glossary
AutoPan vehicle – The vehicle selected in Traqview menu to be followed during AutoPan Data Acquisition – Measuring and recording of information Display Unit – Lap Timer component of the Traqmate Complete System DU – Display Unit Firmware – Software that is embedded into the SU and DU that controls their operation GPS –... -
Page 43: About Gps Data Acquisition
Driving Line Comparisons – By mapping each run, comparisons can be made of driving lines, braking points, and other track-dependent points. Cost – There is no installation cost and no expensive sensors are required. Copyright © 2005 Track Systems Technologies, LLC Page 43... - Page 44 How Accurate is GPS? Traqmate is equipped with a form of differential GPS known as WAAS. A WAAS-capable receiver can give you a position accuracy of better than three meters (10 feet) in absolute terms over a large span of time.
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