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- Page 1 WWW.MORETRACTION.COM TMS-9500-SL Short ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL US PATENT 6,577,944 Other Patents Pending...
- Page 2 COPYRIGHT NOTICE Copyright © 1999-2014 Davis Technologies, LLC. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders. Any components shown are for illustration or instructional purposes only.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents ............3 Introduction ..............4 How Does It Work? ............5 Installation ..............7 Testing ................8 RPM Window Test: ............9 Traction Control Adjustments ......... 10 Setting The Mode: ............. 11 Setting The Retard Amount: ........12 Traction Control Setup .......... -
Page 4: Introduction
Testing is very important since it will help you utilize this product to its full potential. Please read all of the instructions and information thoroughly before attempting to install or use this product. Davis Technologies TMS-9500-SL Short www.moretraction.com... -
Page 5: How Does It Work
20-25% to fix it. But if the tire slip is detected within one cylinder worth of crank rotation, as the Davis Technologies systems do, then a small reduction in power can reduce or stop the tire slip. - Page 6 In fact, Davis Technologies’ systems are at least 20 times faster than other systems which are integrated into the fuel injection or ignition system.
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Page 7: Installation
Connect the terminal marked “DIST” to positive distributor pickup wire. This should be the purple wire coming out of the ignition box. A toggle switch may be used, if desired to turn the unit on/off. Davis Technologies TMS-9500-SL Short www.moretraction.com... -
Page 8: Testing
4. With the engine idled up to about 3500 rpm; press the Test button on the unit until the LED glows solid. The first timing retard stage will activate for 4 seconds, then the second stage for the next 4 seconds. Davis Technologies TMS-9500-SL Short www.moretraction.com... -
Page 9: Rpm Window Test
5000 rpm the LED will glow solid and the unit will make a large timing correction. DO NOT USE WINDOW MODE ON TRACK!! Note: After the test is complete, the LED will blink to show the firmware version. Davis Technologies TMS-9500-SL Short www.moretraction.com... -
Page 10: Traction Control Adjustments
Traction Control Adjustments Davis Technologies’ patented systems have ability to learn the amount of acceleration that the vehicle is achieving on average and activate the outputs if this learned average is exceeded. Different tracks, cars, conditions, etc. require different settings for the system to function effectively. -
Page 11: Setting The Mode
Each consecutive press will raise the Mode by one, starting at zero. Once the desired Mode has been reached, release the button. After about 4 seconds the LED will blink to indicate the new Mode value. Davis Technologies TMS-9500-SL Short www.moretraction.com... -
Page 12: Setting The Retard Amount
Start with the adjuster at 12 O’clock. With testing and good record keeping, you should be able to easily predict the necessary settings for current conditions. The settings will not vary much once you determine what works best for your setup. Davis Technologies TMS-9500-SL Short www.moretraction.com... -
Page 13: Traction Control Setup
The lower the number the faster the Sample Rate, which makes the unit less sensitive, but faster to react. The higher the number the slower the Sample Rate, which makes the unit Davis Technologies TMS-9500-SL Short www.moretraction.com... -
Page 14: Small Corrections Only Rpm
Once set the value will remain until changed by the user. The RPM is set in a % of the maximum RPM turned at the end of the strait. (Default=85-95%) Davis Technologies TMS-9500-SL Short www.moretraction.com... -
Page 15: Factory Reset
All TC settings can be restored to Factory Defaults at any time by following these steps. Set the to Mode to 15 After about 3 seconds the LED will flash rapidly to indicate the Factory Settings have been restored. Turn the power Off Davis Technologies TMS-9500-SL Short www.moretraction.com... -
Page 16: Firmware Updating
Traction Control System. The traction control unit will need to be returned to Davis Technologies to have the updates installed and configured. Users should log onto www.moretraction.com, or call... - Page 17 A system that uses a preset percentage of slip, between the rear wheel speed to front wheel (or ground) speed, cannot compensate for these changing conditions that are inherent in all types of racing. Traction Control Is What We Do! Davis Technologies TMS-9500-SL Short www.moretraction.com...
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Page 19: Traction Control Panel Software
TMS-9500-SL, and easily downloaded from the web site and installed on your computer. The Traction Control is connected to the computer via a serial cable or through a secure wireless Bluetooth connection. Tuning is achieved through a few simple mouse clicks. Davis Technologies TMS-9500-SL Short www.moretraction.com... -
Page 20: Main Tab Settings
“Set Dials Here” box. When checked, the TC unit only uses the TCP settings, and the setting cannot be changed using the button on the unit. To use the button method, YOU MUST UN-CHECK THIS BOX! Davis Technologies TMS-9500-SL Short www.moretraction.com... - Page 21 Main Tab- Basic Screen Davis Technologies TMS-9500-SL Short www.moretraction.com...
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Page 22: Advanced Main Tab Settings
Advanced Main Tab Settings: These settings should only be adjusted if advised to do so by Davis Technologies! The Buffer setting is another feature that can be used to fine tune the system. The buffer sets the number of consecutive slip conditions required to cause a correction. - Page 23 Main Tab- Advanced Screen Davis Technologies TMS-9500-SL Short www.moretraction.com...
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Page 24: More Tab Settings
In most cases, this is the number of cylinders, divided by 2. For a V8, set the Triggers to 4. (This setting only accessible using “Traction Control Panel Software”) Davis Technologies TMS-9500-SL Short www.moretraction.com... - Page 25 More Tab- Basic Screen Davis Technologies TMS-9500-SL Short www.moretraction.com...
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Page 26: More Tab Advanced Settings
RPM actually reached on the track. Min Corrections: sets the minimum number of cylinders, in full revolutions, that will be retarded if a correction is made by the traction control unit. Davis Technologies TMS-9500-SL Short www.moretraction.com... - Page 27 More Tab- Advanced Screen Davis Technologies TMS-9500-SL Short www.moretraction.com...
- Page 28 Admin Tab: The Admin screen is used to provide information about unit tech support Davis Technologies. Davis Technologies TMS-9500-SL Short www.moretraction.com...
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Page 29: Usb To Serial Adapter
Davis Technologies offers a model that has been tested on may brands of computers as well as across many operating systems. These are available for $29.95 from Davis Technologies directly. Davis Technologies TMS-9500-SL Short www.moretraction.com... -
Page 30: Handheld Programmer
TCP software does, but is a simple, self contained system that does not require a computer. Most users prefer the handheld. The handheld programmer is available as a hard wired unit, or a wireless Bluetooth connected unit. Davis Technologies TMS-9500-SL Short www.moretraction.com... -
Page 31: Disclaimer
DAVIS TECHNOLOGIES PRODUCTS ARE FOR CLOSED COURSE USE ONLY. The following terms and conditions apply to all products manufactured and sold (“Products”) by Davis Technologies, LLC (“Davis”). ASSUMPTION OF RISK – The Products are designed and manufactured for use on closed courses only. The purchaser... - Page 32 INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE LOSS OF LIFE OR LIMB, OR DAMAGES DUE TO BODILY OR PERSONAL INJURY, WHICH MAY ARISE OR RESULT FROM THE SALE, INSTALLATION, OR USE OF THE PRODUCTS. Davis Technologies TMS-9500-SL Short www.moretraction.com...
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Page 33: Notes
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Notes Davis Technologies TMS-9500-SL Short www.moretraction.com... - Page 35 Contact Information Technical support and sales may be reached at: Davis Technologies, llc. PO Box 8250 Asheville, NC. 28787 (828) 645-1505 (828) 645-1525 fax email: support@moretraction.com web: www.MORETRACTION.com...