Page 1: Table Of Contents
Copying A File To Disc Finding / Viewing Old Run Files V300 V500 V600 This manual is for use with data recorders. If you are using a Racepak Pro II, Pro I, Pro IA, SC1000, 2K-3K, or 4K, you will require a different manual.
Page 2: Recording A Run
V300 / V500 / V600 RECORDERS One of the first functions you will perform with your Racepak data recorder is to record a run. Unless your recorder has been set up to automatically start recording off of a specific event, you will need to follow this sequence.
Page 3: Uploading And Viewing Your Recording / Serial Cable
UPLOADING AND VIEWING YOUR RECORDING (SERIAL CABLE METHOD) Once you have taken a recording you will want to see your data. The V series recorders can transfer their recorded data to your computer by two methods, either direct connection with a serial cable, or by using a data cartridge. If your system has been set up to use the serial cable follow the instructions outlined below Step 1: Connect the onboard recorder to your PC using the serial cable.
Page 4: Uploading And Viewing Your Recording / Data Cartridge
Step 6: Plug the cartridge into the USB Reader that is attached to your PC. Step 7: With the Racepak program open on your PC Select the NEW UPLOAD icon on the toolbar. Step 8: The Select Configuration box will appear. Select configuration for your recorder. For example: V300-1001.
Page 5: Setting The Screen Resolution
SETTING THE SCREEN RESOLUTION The Datalink program is capable of presenting large amounts of information on your computer screen. Due to the wide variety of video cards, monitors, and your personal preferences, the default layout of the DataLink software may not be optimum for your computer.
Page 6: Setting The Year And Track Data On Sessions Page
SETTING THE YEAR AND TRACK DATA ON SESSION PAGE When you upload a new run file the software can automatically fill in some of the information about the run for you. Among these items are the year, the track at which you are running, the date of the run, and the time of the day. It will be necessary when you make your first run of the meet to set up the configuration file to properly install this information on each run you upload.
Page 7: Setting The User Scale
SETTING THE USER SCALE The User Scale is the amount of recording time that is displayed across the screen. Generally Racepak will set this to display from .5 seconds before the start of the run (-0.500), to 1.0 or 2.0 seconds beyond the typical elapsed time recorded by a car such as your car.
Page 8: Setting The Chart Colors
CHANGING FONT SIZES Racepak users sometimes want to change the size of the print that appears on their screen. It is possible with the customizable Datalink software program to increase or decrease the font sizes. Most software programs are defaulted to display 12 point fonts.
Page 9: Setting The Screen Pane Sizes
SETTING THE SCREEN PANE SIZES The Racepak DataLink program you see on your computer monitor is actually composed of four screen panes. Across the top of the screen is the pane containing the Run File tabs and the Channel Buttons. The middle portion of the screen contains the graph pane.
Page 10: Creating And Viewing Quick Graphs
Rather than always needing to click on each of the channels individually, and then scrolling through the color pallet on every channel, Racepak provides a method of bringing your favorite combination onto the screen with ease.
Page 11: Security Keys, Accessing
ACCESSING SECURITY KEYS NUMBERS The security codes used by your Racepak DataLink software are something most users will never need to be concerned with. They were automatically loaded into your computer when you installed your software. However, there are a couple of situations where you may need to know your security key numbers. One is if you are trying to share your files with someone who also has the DataLink program in their computer.
Page 12: Security Keys, Adding
(see Accessing Security Keys Numbers on previous page), and then add them to the second system following the steps below: Step 1: Open the Racepak DataLink program in the computer on which you will be installing the new security key numbers.
Page 13: Adding New V-Net Sensors
If you do not, the DataLink program will not display the data from the new addition. Earlier types of recorders required that the software be sent to Racepak to effect such changes. With the V series of data recorders this process is simple and can be performed in the field.
Page 14: Viewing The Run Log Pages
VIEWING THE RUN LOG PAGES Thanks to the variety of monitor sizes and selection of screen resolution settings it is somewhat common for racers to ‘lose’ their run log pages. The run log pages are the pages where you record such data as the weather, run times, and tune up associated with the file that is being displayed.
Page 15: Overlaying Run Files
OVERLAYING RUN FILES One of the most frequently used features of the DataLink software is the ability to compare one run file against another by overlaying the graph lines from both runs on the screen. This provides a quick visual comparison of where any loses or gains occurred during the two runs.
Page 16: Zoom In / Zoom Out On Screen View
ZOOM IN / ZOOM OUT SCREEN VIEW You can look at the graph lines in greater detail when you zoom in on the graph. A typical graph screen will have grid lines that are spaced at one second intervals. It is possible to zoom in to the point where these grid lines are as small as 1/100th of a second intervals, revealing much more detail than what can be seen on the bigger screen.
Page 17: Clearing The Graphs
CLEARING THE GRAPHS Displaying graphs on your screen is usually done by clicking on the individual channel buttons. In due time the screen becomes loaded up with a lot of graph lines. Often when this happens you may want to clear all of the graph lines off of the screen and start fresh.
Page 18: Copying A File To Disc
If you are copying a file for the purpose of viewing it in another computer, that computer must be equipped with the Racepak DataLink program and have your security information installed before your file can be opened and read. If you...
Page 19: Finding / Viewing Old Run Files
We suggest that you review your computer’s software manual, paying close attention to any instructions relating to working within the file folders. Tip: all Racepak file names are usually composed of letters and numbers in a predictable sequence. Follow this guide when looking for old files: First Letter: Will be the heading of the Configuration File in which your file is located.
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