MoTeC MDC2 - Manual (Page 10)

MoTeC MDC2 8 Setup
MDC2 Manager
The MDC2 Manager software is necessary to configure an MDC2 unit from a PC. A new MDC2 unit must be
configured before its initial use.
Computer requirements
The MDC2 Manager software runs under Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4, 2000 or XP operating systems. The
minimum recommended PC specification is a Pentium 90 with 16MB RAM and a parallel port or USB port.
Connecting to a MDC2
The MDC2 connects to the PC using either the MoTeC UTC (USB To CAN) adaptor or the MoTeC CAN cable
connected to the CAN bus loom provided with the MDC2. The MDC2 unit must be powered to communicate with
the PC.
Installing MDC2 Manager
The MDC2 software can be installed either from the MoTeC Resource CD supplied with the MDC, or from the
MoTeC website (software.motec.com.au).
To start the program after installation, click on Start Æ Programs Æ MoTeC Æ MDC2 ManagerÆ MDC2 Manager
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Managing Configurations
An MDC2 configuration file determines exactly how the MDC2 unit will operate. The MDC2 Manager software
allows configurations to be created, edited and sent to the MDC. To prevent unauthorized copying of
configuration data, configurations cannot be read out of the MDC2.
To create a new configuration, select File | New from the main menu, or use the default configuration created on
startup.
To open an existing configuration file, select File | Open from the main menu and select the desired file.
After a configuration has been created or modified it should be saved with a meaningful name by selecting File |
Save
or File | Save As from the main menu.
To send the currently opened configuration to the MDC2, select Online | Send Config from the main menu, or
press F5. The configuration is automatically saved to disk when sent to the MDC2. A new configuration must be
saved with a new name before it can be sent.
TIP: To open an existing configuration file that exactly matches the configuration currently in the MDC2, select
Online | Open Matching Config while connected to the powered MDC2. If a matching configuration is found in the
default location on the PC then the configuration will be loaded.
Changing Configurations
User Mode Tables
Each of the four user modes has a set of three tables that determine the diff lock characteristics for the mode.
The speed and throttle position or ECU efficiency axis values used for all user mode tables are configurable
under the File | Setup option in the main menu, and can have between 2 and 11 values. Linear interpolation is
used between table points.
The Acceleration table is used to generate the %lock when the foot brake is not applied.