Functions & calculations, 20 operation, Functions – MoTeC ACL VIM User Manual

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20 Operation

A Longitudinal G force sensor should be used if the vehicle has only one
wheel speed sensor. This allows the analysis software to eliminate wheel
lockups which is essential when creating or using a track map.

Alternatively, GPS data can be used to draw a track map in which case the
following sensors are required.

• BR2 Beacon Receiver (Note that the ‘Beacon’ Channel must be logged)
• GPS

Latitude

• GPS

Longitude

Functions & Calculations

The ACL can perform many other functions and calculations including the
following:

Functions:

• Shift Lights – Controls up to 4 staged shift light channels.
• Tell-tales – Stores minimum or maximum values.
• Engine Log (Up to four separate engine logs with separate conditions).
• Diagnostics Log (Event Recorder).

For details on these functions refer to the help in ACL Manager.

Special Calculations:

The ACL can calculate and display any of the following:

• Lap Time, Lap Speed, Running Lap Time, Split Lap Times, Lap Number,

Laps Remaining.

• Ground Speed, Drive Speed, Wheel Slip, Lap Distance, Trip Distance,

Odometer.

• Lap Time Gain / Loss – Continuously displays how far behind or ahead the

vehicle is compared to a reference lap.

• Gear

Detection.

• Minimum Corner Speed, Maximum Straight Speed and other Min/Max

values.

• Fuel Used, Fuel Usage, Fuel Remaining, Laps Remaining, Fuel Used per

Lap.

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