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Racepak SmartWire Programming Manual

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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ................................0 Technical Specifications ............................1 Becoming Familiar with the SmartWire Installation ....................2 Pre-Install notes: ..............................2 Example Installation Overview..........................3 DatalinkII Software Installation ..........................5 Configuration Files ..............................6 Stand Alone or with V-Net sensors, No Data Recorder ..................6 SmartWire with Data Recorder ...........................
  • Page 4 Competition Systems Inc. Racepak warrants all merchandise manufactured by Competition Systems Inc. Racepak against defects in workmanship or material for a period of six months after the data of purchase. This warranty applies to the first retail purchaser and covers only those products exposed to normal use or service. It...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    USB connection to the user’s PC. The design of the SmartWire unit will reduce overall installation weight / clutter, while contributing to a quicker reacting electronic system, through the solid state switching design.

  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    (Equal to, Not Equal to, Greater than, Greater than or Equal to, Less than, Less than or Not Equal to) o V-Net attached sensors (Temperatures, Pressures, RPM, etc.) o Other Outputs Racepak 30402 Esperanza, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 USA Phone: 949-709-5555 Fax: 949-709-5556 www.racepak.com...

  • Page 7: Becoming Familiar With The Smartwire Installation

    Becoming Familiar with the SmartWire Installation This manual is designed to provide guidance through the programming of the SmartWire unit. Use of this manual, along with the SmartWire Installation manual, will provide complete installation and programming instructions. Below is an overview of a typical installation and setup.

  • Page 8: Example Installation Overview

    SmartWire One switch for both devices. Unit Water Pump Switch on, both devices on. Outputs One Switch for both SmartWire can toggle both devices on/off at set timer intervals Hardwired Battery Input Input Monitors both devices for: • Current (Amps) •...
  • Page 9 When connected to a V-Net data recorder, each sensor can be utilized for on/off function or logic control of each device connected to the SmartWire. Optional Racepak Switch Panels or Switch Modules can also added and connected to the SmartWire for more inputs and/or control.

  • Page 10: Datalinkii Software Installation

    DatalinkII Software Installation The DatalinkII software is utilized to program the SmartWire unit. If a previous version of DatalinkII exists on the programming PC, update to the latest DatalinkII software (version 3.8.4 or higher), included with the SmartWire package. Please note that “DatalinkII ” is the latest generation of Racepak software and supersedes the first generation known as DatalinkII.

  • Page 11: Configuration Files

    SmartWire for each particular application and wiring termination. To modify the settings of the SmartWire unit, a PC/laptop must be connected to the SmartWire in one of the two fashions shown below. A configuration file on the PC/laptop will then be opened and synced (READ from) the unit. Once the settings are read from the SmartWire, changes are made, and SENT/WRITE back to the SmartWire.

  • Page 12: Smartwire With Data Recorder

    SmartWire with Data Recorder If utilizing the SmartWire unit with any of the compatible Racepak Data Recorders (i.e. connected via V-Net to compatible Racepak data recorders), the same car configuration file utilized to program the data recorder will be also be utilized to program the SmartWire. The SmartWire will need to be synced into the existing car configuration file.

  • Page 13: General Reading And Sending/Writing Configuration File Settings

    7. Click Save to save these current settings to the configuration file. At this time, it is possible to modify the settings and send updates to the SmartWire. Each window has a Send Configuration button. This will send just the opened windows parameters.

  • Page 14: Smartwire Programming

    SmartWire unit. At this point it would be best to have a generalized plan for the outputs and inputs of the SmartWire system. This plan should include the following steps: 1.

  • Page 15: General Smartwire Unit Overview

    No power could be due to no power at main stud, no ground to main unit, or Shutdown pin is grounded. Blown fuse on one or more circuits NOTE: The SmartWire is designed as a switching control unit. The SmartWire unit is not designed as a main power feed for certain high current items. These items include, but not limited to ignition and electronic fuel systems.

  • Page 16: Configuration File (Setup File)

    SmartWire output. See inside back cover for pin locations on main connectors. SM1 Switches: Hardwired input switches to SmartWire unit, input channels 1-12. This channel button contains the settings for each of the 12 input connections to the SmartWire. See inside back cover for pin locations on main connectors.

  • Page 17: Smartwire Main Unit Settings

    • Supply VNET Bus Power When: This setting is used to manage if/when the V-Net system receives power from the SmartWire unit. This manages the power to the items connected to the V-Net port on the SmartWire unit. Default=Always On...
  • Page 18 • Supply Switch Bus Power When: This setting is used to manage if/when the switch port receives power from the SmartWire unit. This manages the power to the items connected to the switch port on the SmartWire unit. Default= Always On •...

  • Page 19: Outputs (Channels 1-30)

    • Vnet ID: ID of the broadcast of this channel out to other devices/channels on the V-Net. DO NOT CHANGE-FOR ADVANCED USERS • Unit Serial #: Serial number of the SmartWire unit this output pertains to. • Output Function: Constant On, Flash, Latch On, Single Pulse, Windshield Wiper; Default=Constant o Constant On: When on condition is met (true), output will remain on until on condition is not met (false).
  • Page 20 Higher numbers than the channel output are possible only for surge (momentary) times. Default=20 on 20 amp Type, 15 on 10 amp Type. • Logger Sample Rate: Logging sample rate of this channels when used with a Racepak data logger. Default=off •...
  • Page 21 • Start Channel Live Data: Starts the Real-Time window for this channel • Send Configuration: Sends the windows current values of this channel to the SmartWire • Read Configuration: Reads the values from the SmartWire and populates the window with the currently programmed values of this channel.

  • Page 22: On/Off Conditions For Outputs

    If the difference is too small, this can cause the output channel to turn on/off rapidly, causing undesirable effects. A larger difference in set points prevents chattering of the output channel. Racepak 30402 Esperanza, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 USA Phone: 949-709-5555 Fax: 949-709-5556...
  • Page 23 By right clicking in this area, select the enabled Setpoint Control Channels and their conditions for use in the AND / OR logic to control the status of the channel output. Racepak 30402 Esperanza, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 USA Phone: 949-709-5555 Fax: 949-709-5556 www.racepak.com...

  • Page 24: Setpoint Control Channel

    Setpoint Control Channel When selecting SmartWire outputs (as opposed to inputs and V-Net inputs) for the Setpoint Control Channel, the following options are presented: • Current- shown as the main channel name next to the + sign • Voltage-shown below main channel name after the + is selected •...

  • Page 25: Logic Example

    Setpoint Control Channel will not affect anything on this output channel. All logic conditions are added/removed by right clicking in the Logic area. Racepak 30402 Esperanza, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 USA Phone: 949-709-5555 Fax: 949-709-5556...

  • Page 26: Input Switches - Hardwired Direct

    Default=SM1 Inputs, User- programmable • Vnet ID: Broadcast ID of this channel out to other devices/channels on the V-Net. Requires a change only if more than one SmartWire unit is installed on vehicle. Default=SmartWire 1 Switches x190, DO NOT CHANGE-FOR ADVANCED USERS ONLY! •...

  • Page 27: Input Switches - Smart Panel Or Smart Module

    Example; one switch can turn on multiple items (outputs) such as fuel pumps, ignition system together along with other outputs of the SmartWire with one flip of the switch. This along with other logic and Time Delay features can be used to stagger outputs with other inputs/outputs.
  • Page 28 OFF. The SmartWire unit has a setting for its Terminating resistor that needs to be turned ON and the last Switch Panel or Switch Module should have its Terminating resistor turned ON.

  • Page 29: Real Time Viewing

    The SmartWire has three types of real-time viewing options. To view any of these: 1. Connect the PC to the SmartWire unit either directly using the USB programming cable OR through a compatible Racepak data recorder using its programming cable.

  • Page 30: 2-Start Channel Live Data

    2-Start Channel Live Data Available in all SmartWire channel windows. By clicking the Start Channel Live Data button, the live values for the currently opened window will appear. Main SmartWire Window shows: • Voltage at Main power Stud • Internal Temperature of SmartWire •...

  • Page 31: 3-Real Time Data On Pc

    Remember that only channels in the right hand list will be displayed during a real time telemetry session. Once the channels desired to display are selected, send the selected channels to the SmartWire unit. Do this by clicking the Send Configuration button Once the SmartWire unit is programmed for the channels desired to real-time, the configuration file must be saved.

  • Page 32: Starting A Telemetry Session

    A dialog box, as shown below, will be displayed which allows selection of the configuration file to use for this session. Select the configuration file named SmartWire. A dialog box will then be displayed to allow entry of the session information (the same as when uploading run data).
  • Page 33 The Stop Data Acquisition icon is shown active on the right. Start Data Acquisition - Green Light Stop Data Acquisition - Red Light Racepak 30402 Esperanza, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 USA Phone: 949-709-5555 Fax: 949-709-5556...
  • Page 34 For each channel there are multiple values that can be displayed. By clicking the down arrow, other parameters of the channel will be shown. Main SmartWire Chanel shows: • Voltage at Main power Stud • Internal Temperature of SmartWire • Number of Blown Fuses Output Channels Channel shows: • Current: Amperage on channel •...
  • Page 35 If desired to save the data, stop the data acquisition, and click the Save icon located in the tool bar, or select File from the main menu and select Save. Racepak 30402 Esperanza, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 USA Phone: 949-709-5555 Fax: 949-709-5556...

  • Page 36: Example Programming (Walk Through)

    “Starter Button” and have it activate the output for the “Starter Solenoid”. The Starter Button will be wired using one of the Hardwired Direct Inputs on the SmartWire unit: 1. Connect PC to the SmartWire using one of two methods a.

  • Page 37: Input Configuring (Walk Through Cont.)

    6. Once the name and trigger level has been set, we can send this change to the SmartWire by clicking the “SEND Configuration” button in the lower center area of the window.

  • Page 38: Output Configuring Walk Through Cont.)

    6. Once these values are set, we can send this change to the SmartWire by clicking the “SEND Configuration” button in the lower right area of the window. 7. A message log window will open and start to scroll indicating writing to the SmartWire is in process Racepak...
  • Page 39 The settings have been done for this channel, but the channel has no logic giving it directions to activate. To do this, the On Conditions must be configured. Racepak 30402 Esperanza, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 USA Phone: 949-709-5555 Fax: 949-709-5556...

  • Page 40: Logic Configuration (Walk Through Cont.)

    1. In the output channel window, click on the button in the lower right corner labeled On Condition. 2. This window is where programming for this output channel is done. Up to ten inputs, sensors, or outputs connected to the SmartWire unit can be used to create multiple logic combinations to control the activation of the output.

  • Page 41: Understanding Basic Logic Flow

    Be sure to select the desired selection. 12. Once these values are set, we can send this change to the SmartWire by clicking the OK button on the On/Off Condition window. This will return to the output channel window.

  • Page 42: Smartwire Firmware Update

    SmartWire Firmware Update Periodically, updates for the internal software on the SmartWire unit known as firmware is required. To perform the firmware update; 1. Download and save the appropriate firmware .zip file for the SmartWire from www.racepak.com 2. Once saved, unzip the .zip file.

  • Page 43: Channel/Pin Chart

    *B20 On/Off Shutdown* Output Output Output Output Output Output *Grounding the Shutdown pin will turn off power to the SmartWire unit and all outputs. Sorted by Channel Number "A" Connector "B" Connector Type Type Output Output Input Output Output...

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