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- Page 1 MXG 1.2 MXS 1.2 USER GUIDE 1.00 www.aim-sportline.com Made in Italy...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
4.7 SYSTEM INFORMATION WI FI CONFIGURATION 5.1 CONFIGURING MX SERIES LOGGERS AS AN ACCESS POINT AP MXG 1.2 - MXP - MXS 1.2 5.2 ADDING MX SERIES LOGGERS TO AN EXISTING NETWORK 5.3 WI FI NETWORK SETTINGS 5.4 THE INTERNET CONNECTIVITY 5.5 CONNECTION ISSUES... -
Page 3: Mx Series In A Few Words
The table here below shows the difference among the loggers. What is MX Series? Is MX Series an expandable logger? MX Series is the new AiM range of dashes Yes. MX Series can be connected to various that offers different dimensions, flexibility, AiM expansions like GPS Module, Channel... -
Page 4: What Is In The Kit
CHAPTER 2 MX SERIES 2. What is in the kit? MX Series kit includes: n MX Series logger n 37 pins Deutsch connector harness with mini USB cable n USB adapter cable (from mini to standard USB n GPS08 Module n CD for software installation n MX Series user manual... - Page 5 CHAPTER 2 MX SERIES MX Series AMP Connectors Configurable Alarm LEDs 1-3 Shift Lights Configurable Alarm LEDs 4-6 Aluminum Body Camera Input Multifunctional Pushbuttons...
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Page 6: Power
CHAPTER 3 CHAPTER 4 MX SERIES 3 Power 4 What you can do via keyboard The power is managed by two pins of the MX Series needs to be configured via soft- 37 pins connector: ware but there are some functions you can manage via the device lateral buttons, n Pin 1: Power (9-15 Volts) n Pin 2: Ground... -
Page 7: Set Date/Time
CHAPTER 4 MX SERIES 4.1 Set Date/Time Press “Menu button and this page appears. Here you can: n set time zone n enable/disable Daylight saving time n set time and date format Bottom of the page current time and date are shown. -
Page 8: Set Video Input
CHAPTER 4 MX SERIES 4.3 Set video input 4.4 Counters management Video In page manages up to two additio- MX Series features 4 user odometers, label- nal optional back cameras (that cannot be led User 1 – User 4, plus a non-resettable logged). -
Page 9: Gps & Tracks Management
MX SERIES 4.6 Wi-Fi Management 4.5 GPS & Tracks management MX Series can be used on track thanks to AiM GPS08 Module included in the kit. This is used Here you can manage Wi-Fi as well as select for: n Lap time calculation... -
Page 10: Wi Fi Configuration
Both levels allow you the use of different strategies. A PC in WLAN, for example, can see several AiM devices but can communicate only with those he knows the password of. Forgetting the password Wi-Fi configuration can be reset from MX Series menu as explained... -
Page 11: Configuring Mx Series Loggers As An Access Point Ap
CHAPTER 5 MX SERIES 5.1 Configuring MX Series loggers as an access point (AP) This is MX Series default configuration and is the easiest and most direct connection mode, To set other parameters create a unique password to protect the device/ network. With a pas- ideal to communicate with one MX Series logger using one PC. -
Page 12: Adding Mx Series Loggers To An Existing Network
This situation is ideal for a team with multiple drivers and staff members and is desired to com- characters. Allowed characters are all letters, capital too, all digits and these characters: ‘+ - _ municate with one or more AiM devices using the same PC network. Each MX Series logger () [] {}!. - Page 13 To obtain connectivity on the device the PC has to be authenticated to the same network as shown here below. When the PC is authenticated to the network called“network_2”it can see all devices you con- figured to access the same network. In the image below three AiM devices are connected to the same “network_2”WLAN.
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Page 14: Wi Fi Network Settings
It means that the WLAN network name is “Network_1. ” A PC has to be authenticated In this chapter is a short description of how to configure a WLAN including AiM devices and a in this network to interact with any AiM device of this network. -
Page 15: The Internet Connectivity
Race Studio 3 only works on WindowsTM operative systems; Mac users can use a virtualized For an optimal speed of AiM device(s) it is recommended not to allow the Internet on the same network and to set the WLAN in the same way. - Page 16 CHAPTER 5 MX SERIES To ensure that the communication works To enable Race Studio 3 correctly working on a Mac with virtualized WindowsTM. n press Wi-Fi icon ( select“Open Network preferences…”menu. n select “Wi-Fi Settings” option Verify that the status in the window that shows up is“Connected”and that the IP ad- dress associated is, for example, 10.0.0.10 (could be 10.0.0.11, 10.0.0.12, or generically...
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Page 17: Connected Device Visualization Issues
5.7 Connected device visualization issues 6 MX Series and the PC Using AiM Race Studio 3 software you can configure MX Series, manage its tracks database as It may occur that using Race Studio 3 on an iMac with virtualized Windows the device connec- well as check other device functions through Race Studio 3 device window. -
Page 18: Channels Configuration
CAN2: in case the system is connected to other CAN devices, beside the ECU, they have to be connected to CAN 2 port n CAN expansions: other AiM CAN Devices, like, for example, Lambda controller, GPS Module, Channel expansions etc. - Page 19 CHAPTER 6 MX SERIES The first two channels in the list are RPM and Speed, than we have the configurable channels, In case you need to use an input as Digital Input you have to configure its parameters as that can be managed as analog or as digital according to what you connect them. follows: Typically, analog sensors are pressure sensors, thermocouples, potentiometers etc…...
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Page 20: Ecu Connection And Configuration
MX Series can be connected to the vehicle ECU. Documents explaining how to connect MX n Signal type: can be monostable or bistable, to say Series to the vehicle ECU are published on our website www.aim-sportline.com and a PDF file Monostable: the channel is active when the pushbutton is closed... -
Page 21: Rpm
CHAPTER 6 MX SERIES After setting the protocol the system comes back to “ECU Stream” page and two checkbox ap- 6.2.3 RPM pears: n “Enable the CAN Bus 120 Ohm Resistor” (enabled by default; to be disabled in case MX MX Series can receive RPM value from the ECU. - Page 22 CHAPTER 6 MX SERIES In case the vehicle ignition system has no output MX Series logger should be connected to Once MX Series connected to RPM signal enable it and set its parameters in channels page of the low voltage of the coil as shown in the following images. Race Studio 3 as explained in “Channels configuration”...
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Page 23: Can2 Stream Configuration
6.2.4 CAN2 Stream configuration 6.2.5 CAN Expansions configuration This page works exactly like ECU Stream one. Here you can find additional CAN modules. To MX Series can be connected to various AiM CAN expansions: n LCU-One CAN load additional CAN protocol modules: n enter “CAN2 Stream”... - Page 24 “Close” to save and exit n press “Close” to save and exit Please note: for any further information about AiM LCU-One CAN refer to the related user ma- Please note: for any further information about AiM Channel expansion refer to the related user nual you find in the box or you can download from AiM website www.aim-sportline.com do-...
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Page 25: Math Channels Configuration
Each option asks the user to fill in a proper panel. Please note: for any further information about AiM TC Hub refer to the related user manual you find in the box or you can download from AiM website www.aim-sportline.com documen-... -
Page 26: Status Variables Configuration
CHAPTER 6 MX SERIES 6.2.7 Status variables configuration Status Variables are internal math channels that can have only two different values: 1 (TRUE) In order to define a Status Variable enter the proper TAB. or 0 (FALSE). They may be useful for simplifying complex configurations, where it is required to evaluate if to activate alarms, LEDs, Icons etc.. -
Page 27: Parameters Configuration
CHAPTER 6 MX SERIES 6.2.8 Parameters configuration To set GPS and/or optional optical beacon (Lap detection) as well as decide the logger start Lap Detection data recording condition (Start Data Recording). Mousing over the question marks a pop up message will explain the working mode of: n GPS Beacon: hold lap time for: the time period for which lap time is shown on MX Series display the track width: width that will be considered for any GPS point set... -
Page 28: Shift Lights And Alarms Configuration
CHAPTER 6 MX SERIES 6.2.9 Shift Lights and Alarms configuration To set shift lights (on top) and set the alarm LEDs (bottom) of MX Series. On top MX Series shift lights working mode can be set. Available options are: n shift lights, for helping in changing gear and n predictive time: for easily understanding if the actual lap is faster or slower than the reference lap. - Page 29 CHAPTER 6 MX SERIES Use for predictive time. Create and set MX Series alarm Click the icon ( ) for setting the parameters. To create a new alarm press “Add New Alarm” and the related panel shows up. In this case the LEDs colour are fixed in: n Green if the lap time is improving n Red if the lap time is worse than the reference lap The threshold at which one LED is turned ON can be customized.
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Page 30: Trigger Commands Configuration
CHAPTER 6 MX SERIES To set the new alarm: 6.2.10 Trigger commands configuration n define the Alarm name (1) n a combination of Alarm conditions can be set: choose if the conditions are to be ALL valid or just one of them (2-4) n decide which action is to be trigged (5) among displaying a message or a timed popup “Trigger Command”... - Page 31 CHAPTER 6 MX SERIES n decide the action to be performed (5) In the Trigger Commands summary page, trigger command can be modified/deleted right n Click “Save” clicking on the setting icon placed right of the trigger row.
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Page 32: Icons Manager Configuration
CHAPTER 6 MX SERIES 6.2.11 Icons manager configuration The“Icon”are a set of images, each of them to be shown on every page as desired, that depend To configure an Icon n press “Add New Icon” on a fixed condition that, when exists, triggers the proper image. n “Manage Icon”... -
Page 33: Display Configuration
CHAPTER 6 MX SERIES 6.2.12 Display configuration The “Icons page” shows a summary of the selected icons. If you mouse over any icon, a panel MX Series can have up to eight pages to be set via software. n enter “Display” tab with all the information appears. -
Page 34: Smartycam Stream Setting
When the page has been selected two setting panels appear bottom of the page: MX Series can be connected to AiM SmartyCam to show the desired data on SmartyCam video. n on the left a panel that shows as many rows as the fields to be set... -
Page 35: Can Output Configuration
CHAPTER 6 MX SERIES To add a payload: 6.2.14 CAN Output configuration n press “+Add new Payload” and “Set CAN Header details” appears; n fill in ID CAN (hex), available options are: 11 bits (normal address) Please note: this function is for expert users only. 29 bits (extended address) n select the payload max bytes number (DLC ), available options are from 1 to 8 bytes n select the byte order according to the used processor, available options are:... -
Page 36: Managing A Track On Mx Series With Race Studio
CHAPTER 6 MX SERIES The main page is divided in three columns; on the left: n on top, the filters that allow to collect many tracks following customized criteria; by default, all tracks are shown (light blue “All Tracks” filter in the image below). n bottom left, the connected devices (in the image, “MXS 1.2 ID 4202523”) The column in the middle shows: n on top a fast search bar that allows to select the tracks which satisfy personal research... - Page 37 Tracks created by the user are labelled “User” and if the track stored in MX Series logger is dif- ferent from the one stored on AiM database this is notified as shown here above. be loaded to another AiM device n Load Saved: load the tracks previously saved in the device memory The page keyboards are used to manage the tracks.
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Page 38: Ecu Driver Builder
ECU Model for an existing Manufacturer just select the manufacturer and fill in “Edit new model name” box. For further information about how to set the new CAN Driver refer to the CAN Driver builder user manual downloadable from www.aim-sportline.com, documentation area software/fir- mware section. -
Page 39: The Device Window
CHAPTER 6 MX SERIES 6.5 The device window 6.5.1 Live measures layer Once the configuration has been transmitted “Live Measures” page shows ECU Channels too and some operations can be performed, like start recording and stop live measures as well as making the device blinking pressing the button top right of the page. -
Page 40: On The Track
CHAPTER 6 CHAPTER 7 8 MX SERIES As shown in the image below, once the values have been forced they are shown right of the 7 On the track page hedged in red. With the two “+” and “-“ lateral buttons it is possible to change the forced values. -
Page 41: Data Download And Analysis
CHAPTER 8 CHAPTER 9 MX SERIES 9 Data Download and Analysis Third is“Summary”page that shows all tests Once the test session is over it is possible to download data sampled on a PC. in a box with time of the test, number of Connect MX Series logger to a PC using the USB cable included in the kit or via Wi-Fi and click laps and best lap of the test. -
Page 42: New Firmware Upgrade
Our technicians and engineers are constantly working to improve both the firmware (the ap- MX Series can be connected to AiM GPS08 Module, LCU-One CAN, Channel expansion, TC Hub, plication that manages the device) and the software (the application installed on the PC). -
Page 43: Rear Cameras Connection And Management
Please refer to our website reported in chapter 12 (Technical information and drawings) for further information about the www.aim-sportline.com for more information about them. Binder pinout. The connector allows the connection of up to two analog cameras. -
Page 44: Technical Specifications And Drawings
Power consumption 400 mA Pushbuttons Metallic Connectors 2 motorsport connectors + 1 Binder connector Body Anodized Aluminum Weight 530g (MXS 1.2) – 640g (MXP) – 950g (MXG 1.2) Dimensions 169.4x97x23mm (MXS 1.2) - 189.6x106.4x24.9mm (MXP) 237x127.6x26mm (MXG 1.2) Waterproof IP65... - Page 45 CHAPTER 12 MX SERIES MX Series pinout MXG 1.2 dimensions in mm [inches]...
- Page 46 CHAPTER 12 MX SERIES MXP dimensions in mm [inches] MXS 1.2 dimensions in mm [inches]...
- Page 47 CHAPTER 12 MX SERIES MX Series loggers 37 pins Deutsch connector standard harness...
- Page 48 CHAPTER 12 MX SERIES MX Series loggers 22 pins Deutsch connector standard harness...
- Page 49 CHAPTER 12 MX SERIES MX Series loggers USB cable MX Series mirror camera input...
- Page 50 CHAPTER 12 MX SERIES Mirror camera dimensions in mm [inches] MX Series cable for single rear camera...
- Page 51 CHAPTER 12 MX SERIES MX Series cable for n.2 rear cameras MX Series cable for single AiM mirror camera...
- Page 52 CHAPTER 12 MX SERIES MX Series cable for n.2 AiM mirror cameras Our web site aim-sportline.com is constantly updated. Please, constantly check it and download the last versions of the firmware of your products.
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