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  • Page 1 SMARTYCAM User Manual...
  • Page 2 GPS and three-axial accelerometer, as well as from ECU (Engine Control Unit from here onward ECU) or from an AIM logger: that is why SmartyCam can be used in any situation, on any sort of vehicle.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 3 – SmartyCam connections ......................8   3.1 – Connecting SmartyCam stand alone ............................8   3.2 – Connecting SmartyCam in Slave expansion mode with ECU Bridge ..................9   3.3 – SmartyCam in Slave expansion mode with AIM loggers ......................10  ...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    SmartyCam features three different working modes. Stand alone: for non-motorsport applications or for motorsport applications whenever there is no Engine Control Unit (ECU) nor AIM data acquisition system (from here onward: logger). Slave connected to the vehicle ECU: for motorsport applications to sample data out coming from the ECU without possibility (or need) to sample data coming from additional sensors.

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - Smartycam: Kit And Optional Items

    1 – user manual 1 – CD containing SmartyManager + Race Studio 2 software and USB drivers. Warning: to use SmartyCam in slave mode it is necessary to buy an ECU Bridge or to get the appropriate AIM logger. 1.2 – ECU bridge kits There are two available ECU Bridges, required to connect SmartyCam to the vehicle ECU.

  • Page 6: Smartycam Optional Items: Cables And External Microphone

    SmartyCam optional tools can be connected to it using the 7 pins connector placed on the camcorder rear and shown here below. SmartyCam kit includes a power cable used to charge the battery: in order to connect it to an external power supply or to an additional external microphone it is necessary to buy optional cables.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2 - Data Sampled By Smartycam Stand Alone/Slave

    Chapter 2 – Data sampled by SmartyCam stand alone/slave As mentioned above, according to its working mode, SmartyCam provides different information. In Stand Alone mode, SmartyCam gets data coming from integrated GPS and three-axial accelerometer: • position; • GPS speed;...

  • Page 8: Chapter 3 - Smartycam Connections

    SmartyCam User Manual Release 1.04 Chapter 3 – SmartyCam connections The alternative SmartyCam modes (Stand Alone or Slave Expansion) require different connection procedures. 3.1 – Connecting SmartyCam stand alone SmartyCam stand alone can be connected in different ways: • connection to the external power: use the 7-pins connector highlighted in the image above and connect the power cables to a 12 Volts power source i.e.

  • Page 9: Connecting Smartycam In Slave Expansion Mode With Ecu Bridge

    In order to receive the info provided by the vehicle ECU without any additional logger, SmartyCam must be used in Slave expansion mode and connected via CAN to an ECU Bridge, using the 7-pins connector placed on the product rear. Today ECU Bridges are available for CAN, RS232 e K Line communication protocols.

  • Page 10: Smartycam In Slave Expansion Mode With Aim Loggers

    MXL Strada/Pista/Pro05 or MyChron4) and by the vehicle ECU. In this case it is necessary to connect SmartyCam via CAN to the logger, using the power and CAN cable to be inserted into the 7-pins connector placed on the camcorder rear.

  • Page 11: Chapter 4 - Smartycam Battery Charging

    7-pins connector and the USB port highlighted in the image below on the right. Connect SmartyCam to an external power source. The battery charge status is shown in any SmartyCam page. Below on the left the related field is shown.

  • Page 12: Chapter 5 - Smartycam Configuration

    SmartyManager software – expressly developed by AIM – needs to be used. This software is provided with a CD included in SmartyCam kits and can be downloaded from www.smartycam.com, download area. To configure SmartyCam connect it to the PC:...

  • Page 13: Chapter 6 - How To Use Smartycam

    The number right of the bar is the available space in Giga (in the image below SmartyCam is working with a 4 Giga Micro SD). Please note that Micro SD icon becomes red.when SmartyCam is recording or when it is in “Player” section.

  • Page 14: How To Switch Smartycam On/Off

    SmartyCam can be switched on in two ways: • pressing “2” button, or • connecting the external power cable to SmartyCam: as soon as the camcorder receives the 12 V power, will automatically switch on. SmartyCam can be switched off in the following ways: •...

  • Page 15: Settings" Option

    In order to set calibration parameters, place the camcorder on a plane surface, switch it on, select “ACCEL CALIBR” option and then click on “Calibr”. In order to keep correct calibration parameters even once SmartyCam is installed on the vehicle, the following steps must be followed: •...

  • Page 16: How To Record Videos

    6.4 – How to record videos It is possible to record images both manually and automatically Note: do not remove the Micro SD when SmartyCam is recording or is in “Player” section (Micro SD icon will be red). Otherwise the Micro SD will be permanently damaged.

  • Page 17: Automatic Recording

    10 km/h or acceleration exceeds 0.2 G. 6.5 – SmartyCam recording support SmartyCam kits include a 4 Giga Micro SD but it can support up to 16 Giga. Warning: use only High Capacity Micro SD like this: Note: do not remove the Micro SD when SmartyCam is recording or is in “Player”...

  • Page 18: Chapter 7- Downloading Data And Viewing Smartycam Videos

    SmartyCam allows to download data either via USB (connecting the camcorder to the PC using the cable provided with the kit) either through the micro SD placed in the SmartyCam rear, which will have to be inserted in the PC USB port. It is recommended to use exclusively a 2.0 USB port.

  • Page 19: Appendix "A" - Technical Specifications

    SmartyCam User Manual Release 1.04 Appendix “A” – Technical specifications SmartyCam measures (in mm) Accelerometer three-axial Internal battery 2.000 mAh 3.7 Volt lithium – rechargeable Battery charge via socket/via CAN: 700 mAh max via PC: 450 mAh max Battery autonomy...

  • Page 20: Appendix "B" - Smartycam Pinout

    SmartyCam User Manual Release 1.04 Appendix “B” – SmartyCam Pinout Descrizione / Description Firma / Signature Contr. da / Ckd. by N. rev. / Rev. N. Data / Date SMARTYCAM PINOUT CAN Bus Binder Pinout Contact insertion view CAN+ CAN-...

  • Page 21: Appendix "C" - Smartycam Cables Pinout

    SmartyCam User Manual Release 1.04 Appendix “C” – SmartyCam cables Pinout Descrizione / Description Firma / Signature Contr. da / Ckd. by N. rev. / Rev. N. Data / Date Q.tà/Q.ty Rif. / Ref. Material / Material N. articolo / Item N.
  • Page 22 Approvato da / Approved by Data / Date Nome file / File name Scala / Scale D.B. Titolo / Title Cavo alimentazione esterna per SmartyCam N. disegno / Drawing N. Rev. / Rev. Foglio / Sheet 04.556.03 1 of 1 Racing Data Power www.smartycam.com...
  • Page 23 Contr. da / Ckd. by Nome file / File name Data / Date Scala / Scale D.B. Titolo / Title Cavo alimentazione e CAN per SmartyCam N. disegno / Drawing N. Rev. / Rev. Foglio / Sheet 04.566.01 (cable lenght 4m) 1 of 1 Racing Data Power 04.566.02 (cable lenght 2m)

  • Page 24: Appendix "D" - Ecu Bridge Pinout

    Approvato da / Approved by Data / Date Nome file / File name Scala / Scale L.I. Titolo / Title Collegamento cavi SmartyCam -ECU Bridge protocollo CAN/RS232 N. disegno / Drawing N. Rev. / Rev. Foglio / Sheet 1 of 1 Racing Data Power...
  • Page 25 SmartyCam User Manual Release 1.04 Descrizione / Description Firma / Signature Contr. da / Ckd. by N. rev. / Rev. N. Data / Date Q.tà/Q.ty Rif. / Ref. Material / Material N. articolo / Item N. Progettato da / Designed by Contr.

  • Page 26: Appendix "E" - Smartycam With External Power

    SmartyCam User Manual Release 1.04 Appendix “E” – SmartyCam with external power Descrizione / Description Firma / Signature Contr. da / Ckd. by N. rev. / Rev. N. Data / Date Rif. / Ref. Q.tà/Q.ty Material / Material N. articolo / Item N.

  • Page 27: Appendix "F" - Connection Scheme With Aim Loggers

    SmartyCam User Manual Release 1.04 Appendix “F” – Connection scheme with AIM loggers F.1 – SmartyCam – ECU Bridge connection scheme Descrizione / Description Firma / Signature Contr. da / Ckd. by N. rev. / Rev. N. Data / Date Q.tà/Q.ty...
  • Page 28 Approvato da / Approved by Nome file / File name Data / Date Scala / Scale Titolo / Title Collegamento SmartyCam + ECU bridge con Data Hub N. disegno / Drawing N. Rev. / Rev. Foglio / Sheet 1 of 1 Racing Data Power www.smartycam.com...

  • Page 29: Smartycam - Mxl Connection Scheme

    SmartyCam User Manual Release 1.04 F.2 – SmartyCam – MXL connection scheme Descrizione / Description Firma / Signature Contr. da / Ckd. by N. rev. / Rev. N. Data / Date Q.tà/Q.ty Rif. / Ref. Material / Material N. articolo / Item N.
  • Page 30 Approvato da / Approved by Nome file / File name Data / Date Scala / Scale Titolo / Title Collegamento MXL Pista/Strada - SmartyCam con Data Hub N. disegno / Drawing N. Rev. / Rev. Foglio / Sheet 1 of 1 Racing Data Power www.smartycam.com...
  • Page 31 Approvato da / Approved by Nome file / File name Data / Date Scala / Scale Titolo / Title Collegmento MXL Pro05 - SmartyCam con Data Hub N. disegno / Drawing N. Rev. / Rev. Foglio / Sheet 1 di 1 Racing Data Power www.smartycam.com...

  • Page 32: Smartycam - Evo3 Connection Scheme

    SmartyCam User Manual Release 1.04 F.3 – SmartyCam – EVO3 connection scheme www.smartycam.com...
  • Page 33 Approvato da / Approved by Nome file / File name Data / Date Scala / Scale Titolo / Title Collegamento EVO3 Pista - SmartyCam N. disegno / Drawing N. Rev. / Rev. Foglio / Sheet 1 of 1 Racing Data Power...
  • Page 34 Approvato da / Approved by Nome file / File name Data / Date Scala / Scale Titolo / Title Collegamento EVO3 Pista - SmartyCam con Data Hub N. disegno / Drawing N. Rev. / Rev. Foglio / Sheet 1 of 1 Racing Data Power www.smartycam.com...
  • Page 35 Contr. da / Ckd. by Approvato da / Approved by Nome file / File name Data / Date Scala / Scale Titolo / Title Collegamento EVO3Pro-SmartyCam+DataHub N. disegno / Drawing N. Rev. / Rev. Foglio / Sheet 1 of 1 Racing Data Power...

  • Page 36: Smartycam - Evo4 Connection Scheme

    SmartyCam User Manual Release 1.04 F.4 – SmartyCam – EVO4 connection scheme Descrizione / Description Firma / Signature Contr. da / Ckd. by N. rev. / Rev. N. Data / Date Rif. / Ref. Q.tà/Q.ty Material / Material N. articolo / Item N.
  • Page 37 Approvato da / Approved by Nome file / File name Data / Date Scala / Scale Titolo / Title Collegamento EVO4 - SmartyCam con Data Hub N. disegno / Drawing N. Rev. / Rev. Foglio / Sheet 1 of 1 Racing Data Power www.smartycam.com...
  • Page 38 Approvato da / Approved by Nome file / File name Data / Date Scala / Scale Titolo / Title Collegamento EVO4 - SmartyCam con Data Hub e Lambda Controller N. disegno / Drawing N. Rev. / Rev. Foglio / Sheet 1 of 1 Racing Data Power www.smartycam.com...

  • Page 39: Smartycam - Mychron4 Connection Scheme

    SmartyCam User Manual Release 1.04 F.5 – SmartyCam – MyChron4 connection scheme Descrizione / Description Firma / Signature Contr. da / Ckd. by N. rev. / Rev. N. Data / Date Q.tà/Q.ty Rif. / Ref. Material / Material N. articolo / Item N.
  • Page 40 Approvato da / Approved by Nome file / File name Data / Date Scala / Scale Titolo / Title Collegamento MyChron4 - SmartyCam con Data Hub e Data Key N. disegno / Drawing N. Rev. / Rev. Foglio / Sheet 1 of 1 Racing Data Power www.smartycam.com...
  • Page 41 Approvato da / Approved by Nome file / File name Data / Date Scala / Scale Titolo / Title Collegamento MyChron4 - SmartyCam con Data Hub e Data Key N. disegno / Drawing N. Rev. / Rev. Foglio / Sheet 1 of 1 Racing Data Power www.smartycam.com...
  • Page 42 Nome file / File name Data / Date Scala / Scale Titolo / Title Collegamento MyChron4 - SmartyCam con Data Hub, Data Key e Lambda controller N. disegno / Drawing N. Rev. / Rev. Foglio / Sheet 1 of 1 Racing Data Power www.smartycam.com...
  • Page 43 Approvato da / Approved by Nome file / File name Data / Date Scala / Scale Titolo / Title Collegamento MyChron4 - SmartyCam con eBox, Data Hub e Data Key N. disegno / Drawing N. Rev. / Rev. Foglio / Sheet 1 of 1 Racing Data Power www.smartycam.com...
  • Page 44 Nome file / File name Data / Date Scala / Scale Titolo / Title Collegamento MyChron4 - SmartyCam con eBox, Data Hub, Data Key e Lambda Controller N. disegno / Drawing N. Rev. / Rev. Foglio / Sheet 1 of 1 Racing Data Power www.smartycam.com...

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