Summary of Contents for PCS D200
- Page 1 PCS D200 DASH LOGGER USER GUIDE v2.0 Ph: 1.804.227.3023 | www.powertraincontrolsolutions.com...
- Page 2 PCS D200 Dash Logger User Guide 1 Introduction The D200 Dash Logger is a powerful combination of high speed data logging and a graphical touchscreen LCD providing a complete vehicle monitoring and data logging system. Thank you for purchasing your new D200 Dash Logger. Please check the contents of thepackage. You should have received the following items: •...
- Page 3 The following devices are currently supported. • PCS Transmission Controller • PCS Xtended Fuel Controller • PCS Accelerometer Module • PCS Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) Module x 2 • FAST™ XFI™ Engine Controller • Dash Logger Expansion Module • Motec M400, M600, M800, M880 Ph: 804.227.3023...
- Page 4 The screen is sealed to condensation that may occur due to temperature changes, but the unit is not fully water sealed and should be mounted in a dry location. NOTE: Care must be taken to use the correct length screw or bolt when mounting the D200. A bolt or screw that is to long could damage the D200 Ph: 804.227.3023...
- Page 5 2.2.2 On-Board Inputs The D200 Dash Logger has 8 analog inputs and 2 speed inputs. The analog inputs can be connected to any 0-5V sensor. If a sensor requires a 5V reference voltage, use pin 26, red/white, for a regulated +5V DC source. For a sensor ground source, use pin 27, black/white.
- Page 6 2.2.5 Controller Area Network (CAN) The D200 Dash Logger has two CAN interfaces, CAN A and CAN B. Both receive CAN information, but only CAN A can be used to tune the PCS Transmission Controller. CAN A is a two wire (White/Red and White/Black) twisted pair connected to a 2-pin Deutsch connector on the dash harness.
- Page 7 3 Software Installation A software CD is provided with every D200 Dash Logger purchase. If a software CD was not shipped with the dash or if a replacement CD is needed, please contact PCS Technical Support. The newest revision of the software is available from our website.
- Page 8 Powertrain Control Solutions The screen should appear crisp and bright. The contrast has temperature based compensation but depending on the viewing angle, the screen may be diffi cult to read. Select Display Settings. This screen allows confi guring of backlight and contrast.
- Page 9 4.2.2 Tune Devices If a PCS Transmission Controller is connected to the CAN A bus, tuning is performed through the Tune Devices button. A display message will appear if a tunable device was not found. The transmission controller must be enabled in the Communications menu and the transmission controller software must be version 2.0 or later.
- Page 10 Enter. The feature should activate and the locked symbol should change to unlocked. If the activation key was incorrectly entered, select the Activate button again to retry it. After three failed attempts, the D200 will need to be reset to try again.
- Page 11 PCS D200 Dash Logger User Guide 4.2.6.2 Units The Units Menu allows the user to change the displayed units of temperature, pressure, speed, distance, air/fuel ratio, operating mode, tachometer, and speedometer. 4.2.6.2.1 Operating Mode The operating mode is either Normal or Demo. The dash should always be in Normal Mode. The Demo Mode is used for displaying the dash at a trade show or in a retail environment where the dash is operating in a display case.
- Page 12 Pass-Through Mode. Note: The D200 will stay in pass-through mode until pass-through mode has been disabled or the power to the D200 has been turned off.
- Page 13 PCS D200 Dash Logger User Guide 5 Confi guring/Using the Software 5.1 Overview The software provides two main functions to the user. Its primary function is for editing the dash calibration fi le and retrieving data logs. Its secondary function is for fi rmware upgrading the dash.
- Page 14 5.3 Firmware Upgrade The dash contains fi eld-upgradeable fi rmware which means that as PCS releases new fi rmware it is possible to upgrade the dash without sending it back. This procedure is called a Firmware Upgrade and it erases the program on the dash and replaces it with the new fi...
- Page 15 PCS D200 Dash Logger User Guide During the upgrade process a progress bar should increment on the software and the dash will say Upgrade Firmware. The dash may go to a very high contrast setting where the screen appears dark and you may not be able to read Upgrade Firmware.
- Page 16 6.2 On-Board I/O The On-board I/O Tree-view folder is the top level folder for all devices wired directly to your PCS D200 Dash Logger. From this folder you can select between On-Board Inputs and On-Board Outputs.
- Page 17 PCS D200 Dash Logger User Guide The On-Board Inputs section provides access to the calibration for the eight analog inputs and the two speed inputs. From the tree-view, double-click on the word On-Board Inputs, to show Analog Inputs 1 through 8 and Speed Inputs folders.
- Page 18 Powertrain Control Solutions To confi gure a channel, begin by selecting its function. The form will change as different functions are selected. When each channel is done being edited, the Update must be clicked to send the data to the dash and to save the data locally on the computer.
- Page 19 PCS D200 Dash Logger User Guide The percentage function allows the user to map a corresponding percentage to the input voltage. This is done using the 16-point table provided on the form. The output will be displayed in a 0-100% format and if a gauge is selected it will use the 0-100% gauge.
- Page 20 Powertrain Control Solutions 6.4.5 Lambda Function The Lambda function allows the user to map a lambda or air/fuel ratio value to an input voltage using the 16-point table. It will display the value in either lambda or air/fuel ratio depending on the units settings. 6.4.6 Night Mode Function The Night Mode function is used to change the contrast and backlight settings from Daytime mode to Nighttime mode.
- Page 21 PCS D200 Dash Logger User Guide 6.4.7 Position Function The Position function maps position to the input voltage using the 16-point table. Since this channel is typically used for shock position, a shock position solver is included on the form. To use it, power on the dash with the shock position sensors wired and the vehicle on level ground.
- Page 22 Powertrain Control Solutions 6.4.8 Pressure Function The Pressure function maps pressure to the input voltage using the 16-point table. The pressure can be defi ned as absolute or gage. If absolute is chosen, the channel should display 0 when it is 101 kPa (14.7 PSI) below atmosphere. If gage is chosen, the channel should display 0 at atmosphere.
- Page 23 PCS D200 Dash Logger User Guide 6.4.9 Temperature The Temperature function maps temperature to the input voltage using the 16-point table. The units are determined by the global dash setting. There are two temperature resolutions available. A standard resolution will measure in 1°C increments up to a maximum of 205°C (401°F).
- Page 24 Powertrain Control Solutions The Timing Beacon function allows for a timing beacon to be connected to the assigned input. The Timing beacon has two modes Lap Mode in which each signal received is counted as a lap and Segment mode where the user sets the number of times the signal needs to be received to be considered a lap.
- Page 25 PCS D200 Dash Logger User Guide 6.5.1 Disabled/Raw Frequency This function will display the input frequency as hertz (Hz) or cycles per second. 6.5.2 RPM The RPM function uses the input frequency to display revolutions per minute. A tachometer signal from an engine is typically half the number of cylinders per revolution.
- Page 26 Powertrain Control Solutions 6.5.3 Vehicle Speed (VSS) Vehicle speed is calculated from either from a driveshaft speed sensor or a sensor on a wheel or axle. Enter the tire size as it is shown on the sidewall of the tire, such as 245/40/16. The software will calculate the tire diameter. Enter the fi nal drive ratio or 1 if the signal is measured after the differential.
- Page 27 PCS D200 Dash Logger User Guide The Custom Speed Input function is similar to the Vehicle Speed Function except the tire size and fi nal drive gear ratio are not needed for the calculation. Instead, enter the pulses per revolution of the sensor. There are no units displayed for this selection.
- Page 28 The desired duty cycle is set from the touchscreen under the On-Board Inputs, PWM Control button from the D200’s Main Menu as described in Section 4.2.4.1. When the dash is turned on, this duty cycle is 0%. If the output channel is not set to screen override, it will clear the user entered value when the Back button is pressed from the PWM Control screen.
- Page 29 PCS D200 Dash Logger User Guide The generic 16x16 table function turns on the output at a specifi c duty cycle based on two inputs. The inputs can be any input to the dash. Select 16x16 Table Lookup from the function list. Select the variables for the X-axis and the Z-axis and click Update.
- Page 30 6.7.7 3D Boost Control The 3D Boost Control function specifi es a target boost based on any two inputs to the D200. Select 3D Boost Control from the function list. Select the two parameters to base target boost off of in the X and Z axis. The table view tab is used to enter the target boost.
- Page 31 PCS D200 Dash Logger User Guide The dash has 16 programmable alarms to monitor input channels and alert the driver if an input is out of range. The alarm setup form is under the Basic Features option in the tree-view or the menu bar. Double click it to open the form. The fi rst column is the source device that will trigger the alarm.
- Page 32 6.9 Data Log Explorer The Data Log Explorer group includes the refresh option. The refresh option checks the D200 Dash Logger for data logs and lists them in the Data Log Explorer window. The Data Log Explorer is the window to view and download logs from the dash.
- Page 33 PCS D200 Dash Logger User Guide 6.11 Monitor Settings The Monitor Settings group contains the form to edit the desired units for the dash. 6.11.1 Units and Ranges The Units and Ranges form allows the user to set the units for temperature, pressure, speed, distance, and air/fuel ratio.
- Page 34 Powertrain Control Solutions The Set Displayed Data form contains a tab for each devices that has been set in the RS-232 or CAN section of the communications menu as described in Section 6.13. Every device tab displays a checkbox for each piece of data that can be displayed on the Dash from that device.
- Page 35 PCS D200 Dash Logger User Guide The Datalog Sources form consists of two tabs Onboard Inputs and Dash Data / Other Devices. The Onboard Inputs tab logging rates for each input connected directly to the dash are selectable. Dash Data / Other devices contains the selections for all devices connected through CAN or RS-232.
- Page 36 When the form opens, it should indicate whether a black screen or a blue screen was detected. If the software does not match the actual screen type, the dash will work, but PCS technical support should be contacted. The left side of the form is for backlight settings. There are 10 different backlight levels. When an up or down arrow is selected on the dash, it is changing to one of the 10 levels.
- Page 37 PCS D200 Dash Logger User Guide 6.14.1 CAN A The CAN A confi guration form displays all devices that can be connected through the CAN interface. More than one device can be received over can as long as they transmit at the same speed. The software and touchscreen interfaces will not allow devices with different speeds to be selected on the same CAN interface.
- Page 38 Powertrain Control Solutions 7.0 Data Logging A data log can be initiated by either touching the screen or by an analog input. 7.1 Start a Log from the Touchscreen To start a log from the touchscreen, from the Monitor Screen select More then Start Data Log. Logging will begin. 7.2 Start a Log from an Analog Input To start a log from an analog input, confi...
- Page 39 PCS D200 Dash Logger User Guide This section contains specifi c information for viewing and logging from devices listed below. • AEM • Autronic SMC,SM2 • Autronic SM4 • D200 On-Board Inputs • Electromotive TEC2 • Electromotive TEC3 • Electromotive TEC GT •...
- Page 40 Powertrain Control Solutions Parameter Data Log Title Label Big Gauge Small Gauge Tach Slider List Blocks Logged Air Fuel Ratio Battery Voltage Battery Voltage BATT Charge Temperature Charge Temp CTMP Coolant Temperature Coolant Temp Driven Wheel Speed Driven Wheel Speed DWSP Engine RPM Exhaust Back Pressure...
- Page 41 PCS D200 Dash Logger User Guide Parameter Data Log Title Label Big Gauge Small Gauge Tach Slider List Blocks Logged Analog Input 1 User (Analog Input 1) Analog Input 2 User (Analog Input 2) BATT Analog Input 3 User (Analog Input 3)
- Page 42 Powertrain Control Solutions Parameter Data Log Title Label Big Gauge Small Gauge Tach Slider List Blocks Logged Actual Air Fuel Ratio AAFR Analog Input 1 Analog 1 Analog Input 2 Analog 2 Analog Input 3 Analog 3 Analog Input 4 Analog 4 Battery Voltage Bat.
- Page 43 PCS D200 Dash Logger User Guide Parameter Data Log Title Label Big Gauge Small Gauge Tach Slider List Blocks Logged Engine RPM Manifold Pressure Throttle Position Ignition Advance Advance Secondary Ignition Adavance SEC ADV SADV Primary Pulsewidth Secondary Pulsewidth S PW...
- Page 44 Powertrain Control Solutions Parameter Data Log Title Label Big Gauge Small Gauge Tach Slider List Blocks Logged Actual Air Fuel Ratio Actual AFR AAFR Analog Input 1 Aux Analog 1 Analog Input 2 Aux Analog 2 Analog Input 3 Aux Analog 3 Analog Input 4 Aux Analog 4 Analog Input 5...
- Page 45 PCS D200 Dash Logger User Guide Parameter Data Log Title Label Big Gauge Small Gauge Tach Slider List Blocks Logged Elevation Elevation Fix Dimension Fix Dimension Latitude Latitude Longitude Longitude Magnetic Course Magnetic Course Quality Quality Satellite Mode Satellite Mode...
- Page 46 Powertrain Control Solutions Parameter Data Log Title Label Big Gauge Small Gauge Tach Slider List Blocks Logged Engine RPM Throttle Position Manifold Pressure Manifold Air Temp Lambda 1 Lambda1 AFR1 Lambda 2 Lambda2 AFR2 Exhaust Pressure Exhaust Pressure EXPR Mass Air Flow Fuel Pressure Fuel Pressure FPRS...
- Page 47 PCS D200 Dash Logger User Guide Parameter Data Log Title Label Big Gauge Small Gauge Tach Slider List Blocks Logged 4WD Low Enabled 4WD Low Accumulator Pressure Accumulator Pressure APRS Analog Input 1 Analog 1 Analog Input 2 Analog 2...
- Page 48 Target Fuel Pressure TPRS Temperature Trim 1 Temp Trim 1 TMP1 Temperature Trim 2 Temp Trim 2 TMP2 Throttle Position Vehicle Speed Table 15: PCS XFC Data Properties Parameter Data Log Title Label Big Gauge Small Gauge Tach Slider List Blocks Logged...
- Page 49 PCS D200 Dash Logger User Guide Parameter Data Log Title Label Big Gauge Small Gauge Tach Slider List Blocks Logged EGT Channel 1 EGT 1 EGT1 EGT Channel 2 EGT 2 EGT2 EGT Channel 3 EGT 3 EGT3 EGT Channel 4...
- Page 50 Powertrain Control Solutions Parameter Data Log Title Label Big Gauge Small Gauge Tach Slider List Blocks Logged Engine RPM Manifold Pressure MAP Sensor Voltage Coolant Temp Throttle Position Manifold Air Temp Air Temp Digital Input 1 Digital In 1 DIN1 Digital Input 2 Digital In 2 DIN2...