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  • Page 1 EVO4 User manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Index Chapter 1 – EVO4 kit and part numbers ................2     1.1 – EVO4 kits and spare parts (part numbers) ..................3   1.2 – Optional part numbers ........................3 Chapter 2 – EVO4 functions ....................4  ...
  • Page 3: Chapter 1 - Evo4 Kit And Part Numbers

    Release 1.14 Chapter 1 – EVO4 kit and part numbers EVO4 belongs to the last generation of AIM data acquisition systems for car/bike installation: a powerful, compact, reliable and expandable logger with integrated GPS. EVO4 monitors RPM, speed, engaged gear, lap (split) times standard and custom sensors.
  • Page 4: Evo4 Kits And Spare Parts (Part Numbers)

    Release 1.14 1.1 – EVO4 kits and spare parts (part numbers) EVO4 kits are distinguished by the length of the GPS antenna cable and of the receiver power cable. • Kit EVO4 with 4 m antenna and 90 cm receiver cable X60E44090 •...
  • Page 5: Chapter 2 - Evo4 Functions

    • CAN protocol for external expansion modules; • 16 Mb Memory; • USB port for data download; • 5 Khz sampling frequency; • 8/18 V external power. As shown here above EVO4 front has 11 connectors and a led with specific functions. www.aim-sportline.com...
  • Page 6: Speed Channels

    Always refer to the ECU user manual for any further information concerning pins and cables connection. To be sure that the vehicle ECU is supported by EVO4 and for updated information on ECU – AIM loggers connection refer to the related documentation downloadable from AIM corporate website, download area ECU section.
  • Page 7: Evo4 Expansions

    Warning: connect any expansion to EVO4 OFF. 2.5 – EVO4 USB communication Connector labelled “USB” links EVO4 to a PC to configure it with Race Studio 2 software and download stored data. USB cable comes with the kit. 2.6 – RPM channel EVO4 can sample RPM signal in different ways: •...
  • Page 8: Sampling The Rpm From The Coil: Rpm Low Voltage Input

    5 pins Binder 712 male connector pin to ECU RPM output using the white cable labelled RPM 150-450V (see appendix technical draw code 04.563.02). It can occur that RPM signal produced by the coil is not correctly sampled by EVO4 because the signal is very unstable.
  • Page 9 – labelled gray tach – that can be sampled directly from EVO4 through the 4-50 Volt (see appendix technical draw code 04.563.02 – pin 3). In case an ignition output is not available, it is necessary to use a signal coming from the coil after having filtered it.
  • Page 10 EVO4 User manual Release 1.14 The coil to sample the signal from, shown here below, is a black cylinder with three cables (labelled 1,2 and 3). Cable labelled 1 is the coil low tension input. Cable labelled 2 is connected to the coil.
  • Page 11: How To Configure The Output Signal On Pin 5 Of Rpm Connector

    Configuration user manual – EVO4 chapter – for further information about this logger configuration. This function allows EVO4 to send a signal to an external device, typically a display or an ECU. This output signal is connected to pin 5 of RPM connector of EVO4 and has the following characteristics: •...
  • Page 12: Analog Channels

    2.7 – Analog channels EVO4 analog channels can be sampled through the connectors labelled “CH1”, “CH2”, “CH3”, “CH4” and “CH5”. To plug any sensor in these channels extensions are required. Thay have to be ordered specifying the logger they have to be connected to and the sensor to be used.
  • Page 13: Led Status Signal

    Release 1.14 2.8 – Led status signal The led placed bottom on the right of EVO4 front has a double function. It switches on when EVO4 is powered and shows logger status according to this scheme: • led blinking 1Hz: EVO4 in standby;...
  • Page 14: Chapter 3 - Installation And Powering

    Release 1.14 Chapter 3 – Installation and powering Install EVO4, its expansions and display in a place where the devices are not in contact with heat sources or electromagnetic interference sources like spark plugs and coil. 3.1 – How to power EVO4 EVO4 needs a 8-18 VDC non stabilized power source.
  • Page 15: The Three-Axial Accelerometer

    To set the accelerometer follow this procedure: • activate channels layer (shown here below); • click twice on the accelerometer to set; the panel here below appears; • select the position corresponding to EVO4 installation; the system highlights the selection red circling the selected button; www.aim-sportline.com...
  • Page 16 The panel before appears showing the position corresponding to that setting. Refer to Race Studio Configuration user manual, freely downloadable from the website www.aim-sportline.com, download area software section for further information concerning channels setting. www.aim-sportline.com...
  • Page 17: Installing And Powering The Ir Transmitter And Receiver

    AIM provides a range of beacon equipments: 3.3.1 – The infrared (IR) transmitter The image here below shows AIM IR lap transmitter: The transmitter can be internally or externally powered: • internally: with 8 AA batteries (placed in the transmitter case); when battery charge status is low power led starts blinking each second (1Hz);...
  • Page 18: The Infrared (Ir) Receiver

    EVO4 User manual Release 1.14 To activate High/Low power mode it is necessary to unscrew the back of the transmitter case as shown here below on the left; The image here above on the right shows possible working mode. The transmitter comes set in low power mode: see images top on the right.
  • Page 19: How To Install Evo4 Displays

    3.5.1 – GPS lap timer configuration For EVO4 to compute lap times using GPS lap timer it is necessary to set this option in its configuration and then transmit it to the logger. Refer to Race Studio Configuration user manual –...
  • Page 20: Chapter 4 - Evo4 Memory

    User manual Release 1.14 Chapter 4 – EVO4 memory EVO4 is equipped with an internal flash memory whose characteristics are: • 16 Mb; • non volatile (data are stored also when the logger is off); • round (when it is full, new data automatically overwrite the old ones).
  • Page 21: Chapter 5 - Evo4: Software, Driver, Configuration, Transmission, Data Download, Online Function, Maintenance

    Chapter 5 – EVO4: software, driver, configuration, transmission, data download, online function, maintenance EVO4 connects easily to a PC through the USB cable and can be configured only through Race Studio 2. EVO4 standard kit includes the USB cable and Race Studio 2 and USB driver installation Warning: the logger can be configured only after software and driver installation.
  • Page 22: Appendix - Technical Drawings

    Release 1.14 Appendix – Technical drawings N.rev. / Rev. N. Descrizione / Description Data / date Firma / Sign Contr. da / Ckd. by PINOUT EVO4 Speed Beacon Exp. 4 Pins Female Binder 4 Pins Female Binder 5 Pins Female Binder...
  • Page 23 User manual Release 1.14 N.rev. / Rev. N. Descrizione / Description Data / date Firma / Sign Contr. da / Ckd. by USB cable for EVO4 3 pins Binder 712 Male USB A type male connector standard connector Top view...
  • Page 24 Approvato da / Approved by Data / Date Nome file / File name Scala / Scale D.B. Titolo / Title Cavo RPM, gear flash e linea K per EVO4 N. disegno / Drawing N. Rev. / Rev. Foglio / Sheet 04.563.02 1 of 1 Racing Data Power www.aim-sportline.com...
  • Page 25 Contr. da / Ckd. by Data / Date Scala / Scale Nome file / File name D.B. Titolo / Title Cavo seriale e CAN per connessione ECU EVO4 N. disegno / Drawing N. Rev. / Rev. Foglio / Sheet 04.563.01 1 of 1 Racing Data Power www.aim-sportline.com...
  • Page 26 Data / Date Nome file / File name Scala / Scale D.B. Titolo / Title Cavo linea K ed L con connessione OBDII per EVO4 N. disegno / Drawing N. Rev. / Rev. Foglio / Sheet 04.563.05 1 of 1 Racing Data Power www.aim-sportline.com...
  • Page 27 Approvato da / Approved by Data / Date Nome file / File name Scala / Scale D.B. Titolo / Title Cavo CAN con connessione OBDII per EVO4 N. disegno / Drawing N. Rev. / Rev. Foglio / Sheet 04.563.04 Racing Data Power 1 of 1 www.aim-sportline.com...

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