4 logworks – Innovate Motorsports MTX-D, EGT Gauge User Manual

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5. Connect the serial cable to your computer. If you are using a serial to USB adapter,

connect the serial cable to the adapter then connect the adapter to the computer.

6. Launch LM Programmer. The LM Programmer application can be launched from Start-

>Programs->LogWorks3->LM Programmer from the Windows task bar.

7. Once connected the LM Programmer will display the current version of the firmware that

is installed in the LM-2. Do not update the firmware if the versions are the same. A
firmware update should only be necessary if there has been a new release.

8. On the very first tab of LM Programmer you will see a button labeled “Update Firmware,”

click this button.

9. Select the firmware file with the dld extension.
10. Do not disconnect the unit from the computer until the firmware progress screen

completely disappears. Once finished you may disconnect the unit from the computer
and exit out of the software.

If your computer crashes during a firmware upgrade, the MTX EGT gauge has a recovery
mechanism where it will be able to retry the download again and not be disabled by half loaded
firmware. Switch the MTX EGT gauge off and on again and then reload LM Programmer. The
recovery mechanism is designed to be able to recover 99.9% of the time. While we don’t
anticipate this occurring, it is possible that the MTX will not recover correctly and may need to be
serviced at our factory. If you suspect this is the case, contact Innovate support.

4 LogWorks


The MTX EGT gauge can be connected to the LogWorks software to record and analyze EGT.
The gauge can also be connected to other Innovate Motorsports products to create a log chain
with additional gauges and sensors.

4.1

Connecting the MTX EGT gauge to other MTS products


The MTX EGT gauge has a port labeled IN and a port labeled OUT. These connections allow
multiple MTS (Modular Tuning System) devices to be connected together in order to form a
single log chain.

There are two types of cables used to interface the MTX EGT gauge. The 3812 cable is a 4 pin
micro fit to 2.5mm male stereo plug used. The 3846 cable is a 4pin Micro fit to 4pin Micro fit.
These cables are sold separately, make sure to select the correct cables to interface the product
you own.

1. Power OFF all your MTS devices.
2. Start with the first product in the serial chain. Using the appropriate mating cable,

connect the OUT port from the first device and feed it into the IN port of the second
device. (Note: If you have an LC-1, there must be a terminator plug in the serial IN if it is
the first device in the serial chain.)

3. Continue connecting the OUT port of each device into the IN until all your devices are

connected together.

4. If a recording device is not connected to the serial chain, e.g. DL-32, LM-2, the OUT

port of the last device can be connected directly to a computer to log with the LogWorks
software

5. Once all the connections of the ports labeled IN and OUT are made the MTS devices

can be powered ON.

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