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1 – Introduction AiM Keypad is the new range of AiM compact expansions based on the CAN Bus protocol exclusively used on an AiM network; they can only be connected to AiM PDM08 or PDM32. Keypad is available in different versions according to the number of pushbuttons it features and whose status is constantly transmitted to the Network Master through an AiM CAN connection.
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2 – Available kits and spare parts Keypad available kits are: Keypad K6 • Keypad K6+50 cm AiM CAN cable X08KPK6AC050 • X08KPK6AC050 Keypad K6+100 cm AiM CAN cable • X08KPK6AC050 Keypad K6+200 cm AiM CAN cable • X08KPK6AC050 Keypad K6+400 cm AiM CAN cable Keypad K8 •...
3 – Software configuration Software/firmware For configuring AiM Keypads, please download AiM RaceStudio3 software from AiM website at aim-sportline.com download area: AiM - Software/Firmware download (aim-sportline.com) After having installed the software, run it and follow these steps: • Enter the Configuration Menu by clicking the icon highlighted below: •...
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3.1 – Pushbuttons configuration Some quick notes before we start analysing how to configure AiM Keypads: • pushbutton status can be set as Momentary, Toggle or Multi-status as explained in paragraph 3.1.1.; It is also possible to set a time threshold to manage short and long button compression in different ways •...
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With reference to the image below, to add a display to PDM configuration: • enter Display tab (1) • a selection panel is prompted select the one you will add (2) • press “OK” (3) and select the desired display layout in the panel that is prompted Available commands are: •...
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TOGGLE, the status is: • ON when the button is pushed once, and it remains ON until it is pushed again • OFF when the button is pushed the second time. Please note: both status ON and OFF can be freely associated with a numeric value MULTI-STATUS: the status may assume different values that change every time the pushbutton is pushed.
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No matter the mode the pushbutton is set you can also set a time threshold: in this case, the pushbutton is set at two different values that you may define depending on how long you push it. To do so enable “use timing” checkbox on the top box of the setting panels.
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Keypad are also offered in an “Open” version that allows you to define the CAN streams. This version is intended to be used when an AiM master device is not present, but of course, you can use it in any AiM installation. In order to do so, you have to follow these steps: •...
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