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.