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Racelogic MIM01 User Manual

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Mini Input Module User Manual
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01 - MIM Introduction
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02 - MIM Inputs / Outputs
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03 - MIM Connecting to VBOX Mini
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04 - MIM Connecting to VBOX
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05 - MIM Connecting to Video VBOX
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06 - MIM Connecting to 3rd party logger
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07 - MIM Software Settings
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08 - MIM Firmware Upgrade
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09 - MIM Technical Specification
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10 - MIM PIN Outs
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11 - MIM CAN Output format
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12 - MIM EC Declaration of Conformity
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  • Page 1 Mini Input Module User Manual • 01 - MIM Introduction • 02 - MIM Inputs / Outputs • 03 - MIM Connecting to VBOX Mini • 04 - MIM Connecting to VBOX • 05 - MIM Connecting to Video VBOX •...
  • Page 2 º • 2 x K-Type thermocouple interface 0 – 1000 Outputs • 1 x Digital Output* • 1 x Analogue Output* * Analogue and Digital outputs only available when used with a VBOX Mini. https://racelogic.support/ Powered by 01VBOX_Automotive/ 04Modules_and_accessories/ Mini_Input_Module/...
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  • Page 4: Thermocouple Inputs

    02 - MIM Inputs / Outputs Thermocouple inputs The MIM01 has 2 K-type thermocouple inputs, each input is capable of measuring temperatures from 0 - 1000°C. Each socket is the standard thermocouple socket format; the Green colour on a thermocouple plug indicates a K-type thermocouple, +ve (green wire) on the thin spade terminal.

  • Page 5: Analogue Inputs

    Connecting to a potentiometer already installed on a car, such as a throttle potentiometer, would only require the output signal from the pot and the earth to be connected to the MIM01 as the pot gets its power from the car.
  • Page 6 This contains two options that determine whether the frequency is measured from the RISING or FALLING edge of the signal. Active High or Low, this determines whether the input trigger state is logged in an inverted or non-inverted state, see the table below. https://racelogic.support/ Powered by 01VBOX_Automotive/ 04Modules_and_accessories/ Mini_Input_Module/...

  • Page 7: Digital Input Connection Examples

    Example 1 below shows an example of an event marker switch connection to the Digital input 1, which is hardware optimised for event marker use. Example 2 shows a typical connection to a wheel speed or crankcase sensor. https://racelogic.support/ Powered by 01VBOX_Automotive/...
  • Page 8 Example 3 shows a typical connection to the ‘low tension side of an HT coil for RPM pickup. https://racelogic.support/ Powered by 01VBOX_Automotive/ 04Modules_and_accessories/ Mini_Input_Module/...

  • Page 9: Analogue And Digital Outputs

    • Use the ▲▼buttons to scroll between the Analogue Output MAX Speed and Digital output Pulses/Metre options, then press OK to edit the value an individual option. • Press the ▲▼buttons to adjust the value and then press OK to set the value. https://racelogic.support/ Powered by 01VBOX_Automotive/...
  • Page 10 After each power up, the Input Module Screen on the VBOX Mini must be accessed in order for the VBOX Mini to recognise the presence of the MIM01. After this has been done, then any of the VBOX Mini screens can be used, but this must be done or the MIM01 channels will not be logged.

  • Page 11: Configuring Input Channel Parameters

    To edit the options available in a mode, highlight the option and press the ▲▼buttons to scroll between the available option or value, then press the OK button to select the option or value you require. https://racelogic.support/ Powered by 01VBOX_Automotive/...
  • Page 12 04 - MIM Connecting to VBOX The CAN cable connection between a VBOX and the MIM01 can be connected to either DATA1 or DATA2 socket as they share the same CAN connections. Two CAN connections are provided to allow the MIM01 to be daisy chained with more VBOX input modules.

  • Page 13: Configuring An Input Channel

    When a MIM01 is connected to a VBOX other than the VBOX Mini, the input channels are configured through VBOX setup in VBOX Tools. With the MIM01 connected to the VBOX via the CAB05-C cable, ensure that the VBOX is powered and connected to the PC serial port.
  • Page 14 The ‘Units’ option does not alter the recorded data. It is only a description for the user to understand the data. The value of the data is only affected by the scale and offset values. Scale The scale value corresponds to M in the equation Y=MX+C that is applied to the input signal. https://racelogic.support/ Powered by 01VBOX_Automotive/ 04Modules_and_accessories/...

  • Page 15: Thermocouple Input Channel Setup

    Digital input channel, these modes and options are set via drop down boxes. For an explanation of the modes and options see the Digital Inputs section. Digital input channel 3 is dedicated to RPM calculation and has an option box to set the pulses per revolution. https://racelogic.support/ Powered by 01VBOX_Automotive/ 04Modules_and_accessories/ Mini_Input_Module/...
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  • Page 17 05 - MIM Connecting to Video VBOX The CAN cable connection between a Video VBOX and the MIM01 can be connected to either DATA1 or DATA2 socket as they share the same CAN connections. Two CAN connections are provided to allow the MIM01 to be daisy chained with more VBOX input modules.

  • Page 18: Video Vbox Pro Connection

    Video VBOX Pro Connection https://racelogic.support/ Powered by 01VBOX_Automotive/ 04Modules_and_accessories/ Mini_Input_Module/...

  • Page 19: Video Vbox Lite Connection

    Video VBOX Lite Connection Video VBOX Setup For more information on how to set up the Video VBOX to work with the Mini Input Module, Click Here. https://racelogic.support/ Powered by 01VBOX_Automotive/ 04Modules_and_accessories/ Mini_Input_Module/...

  • Page 20: Mim01 Setup

    MIM01 Setup The MIM01 can be configured to run in a Stand Alone CAN Bus mode using a RLVBCAB01 cable and VBOX Setup software. Note that this cable must be ordered separately from the Mini Input Module. To ensure the Mini Input Module has the correct settings for use with the Video VBOX the correct settings may have to be uploaded into the MIM using VBOX Setup software, and loading in the ‘MIMVideo.rms’...
  • Page 21 06 - MIM Connecting to 3rd party logger The MIM01 can be configured to run in a Stand Alone CAN Bus mode using a RLVBCAB01 cable and VBOX Setup software. Note that this cable must be ordered separately from the Mini Input Module.
  • Page 22 07 - MIM Software Settings Connect the DATA1 socket on the MIM01 to a PC using the RLVBCAB01 cable and power up the MIM01 using a suitable 12 V power source. Run VBOX Setup software, available from the VBOX Automotive website.
  • Page 23 1. Connection - Selected com port, refresh and disconnect buttons. 2. Module Information – Serial number and installed firmware version of connected unit. 3. Load/Save - Load/Save settings from/into a Racelogic setting file (.RSF). This allows setups to be kept for future use.
  • Page 24 Racelogic Polled - This mode should be set if the module is to be used with a Racelogic VBOX. All the CAN parameters are set to work with the Racelogic VBOX CAN protocol. In this mode no other parameters need be set or indeed will have any effect.
  • Page 25 CAN ID set for Channel 1 Channel 1 Data Channel 2 Data CAN ID set for Channel 3 Channel 3 Data Channel 4 Data CAN ID set for Channel 5 Channel 5 Data Channel 6 Data https://racelogic.support/ Powered by 01VBOX_Automotive/ 04Modules_and_accessories/ Mini_Input_Module/...

  • Page 26: Scale And Offset

    Request and Response Identifiers The Request Identifiers only have an effect in User Polled CAN Mode. If a CAN message is received by the MIM01 that matches a Request Identifier then the MIM01 will respond by sending the corresponding channel data on the corresponding Response Identifier.

  • Page 27: Setup Parameters Table

    When using Standard Identifiers the maximum value for the identifiers is $7FF. Entering a value higher than this may result in unexpected results. Setup Parameters Table Parameter Options Comments Racelogic Polled mode VBOX compatible mode. In this mode no other parameter has any effect. Baud Rate must be set. Extended Identifiers must be set.
  • Page 28 125 kbit/s " Request and Response Identifier False/Standard (11 bit) range is 0 – 0x7FF (0 – 2047). Extended Identifiers Request and Response Identifier True/Extended (29 bit) range is 0 – 0x19FFFFFF (0 – 436207615). https://racelogic.support/ Powered by 01VBOX_Automotive/ 04Modules_and_accessories/ Mini_Input_Module/...
  • Page 29 Double click on the .RUF upgrade file, which auto runs the Upgrader software. Ensure the correct COM port is selected in Racelogic Update software, then hit ‘upgrade' to start the procedure. When this is complete, powering the MIM off and back on will complete the process.
  • Page 30 Input range 0 – 13.8 V Input impedance >20 KΩ Voltage Resolution 850 µV RPM Input Input type Low tension Coil Signal Minimum signal amplitude Input frequency range 0 – 1000 Hz Resolution 0.1 rpm https://racelogic.support/ Powered by 01VBOX_Automotive/ 04Modules_and_accessories/ Mini_Input_Module/...
  • Page 31 Input Channels 2 Differential input channels Thermocouple type K-Type Update rate 5.8 Hz Resolution 0.25°C Range 0 – 1024°C • 0 – 200°C: ±2.0°C (±3.0°C maximum) Accuracy • 200 – 1000°C: ±4.0°C (±8.0°C maximum) https://racelogic.support/ Powered by 01VBOX_Automotive/ 04Modules_and_accessories/ Mini_Input_Module/...
  • Page 32 119 mm x 128 mm x 30 mm Operating temperature -30°C to +60°C Storage temperature -40°C to +85°C Analogue Output Output voltage range 0 – 5 V DC 0.0125 V per km/h Default Setting* 76 uV/bit https://racelogic.support/ Powered by 01VBOX_Automotive/ 04Modules_and_accessories/ Mini_Input_Module/...
  • Page 33 10 - MIM PIN Outs Connector 1 - Data In (Lemo 5 PIN) In/Out Function RS232 Tx (upgrades) RS232 Rx (upgrades) CAN High CAN Low +12 V Power Chassis Ground https://racelogic.support/ Powered by 01VBOX_Automotive/ 04Modules_and_accessories/ Mini_Input_Module/...

  • Page 34: Connector 2 - Data Out (Lemo 5 Pin)

    Connector 2 - Data Out (Lemo 5 PIN) In/Out Function RS232 Tx (VBOX Mini link) RS232 Rx (VBOX Mini link) CAN High CAN Low +12 V Power Chassis Ground https://racelogic.support/ Powered by 01VBOX_Automotive/ 04Modules_and_accessories/ Mini_Input_Module/...

  • Page 35: Thermocouple Inputs - K Type Only

    Thermocouple Inputs - K type only Function 1 (Wide) -ve thermocouple wire (white) 2 (Thin) +ve thermocouple wire (green) https://racelogic.support/ Powered by 01VBOX_Automotive/ 04Modules_and_accessories/ Mini_Input_Module/...

  • Page 36: Input Connector - 2 X 9 Way

    A/D Channel 5 + (with VBMini only) Digital Input 1 (Frequency A/D Channel 6 + / Count / State) Digital Input 2 (Frequency A/D Channel 7 + / Count) A/D Channel 8 + RPM Input Analogue GND https://racelogic.support/ Powered by 01VBOX_Automotive/ 04Modules_and_accessories/ Mini_Input_Module/...
  • Page 37 Analogue 8 Unused 0x381 10 ms Temperature 1 Unused 0x391 10 ms Temperature 2 Unused 0x3A1 10 ms Digin 1 Unused 0x3B1 10 ms Digin 2 Unused 0x3C1 10 ms Digin 3 / RPM Unused https://racelogic.support/ Powered by 01VBOX_Automotive/ 04Modules_and_accessories/ Mini_Input_Module/...
  • Page 38 * In timed mode the update rate can be changed using the configuration software ** Default Identifiers. The identifiers can be changed using the configuration software The MIM01 CAN database is available in Vector Database (DBC File) format from the VBOX Automotive Website https://racelogic.support/...
  • Page 39 “Council Directive of 03 May 1989 on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to electromagnetic compatibility.” DTI Competent Body responsible for issuing certificate of compliance: 3C Test Ltd, Silverstone Technology Park, Silverstone, Northants NN12 8GX https://racelogic.support/ Powered by 01VBOX_Automotive/ 04Modules_and_accessories/ Mini_Input_Module/...

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