AiM MyChron5 Dragster Data Logger User Guide
- June 13, 2024
- AIM
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MyChron5 Dragster Data Logger
Product Information
- The product in question is the MyChron5, a gauge designed to be installed on a kart. It comes in various versions, including MyChron5, MyChron5S, MyChron5 2T, and MyChron5S
2T. The gauge samples and displays RPM from the sparkplug cable at either 20 or 50 times per second. It also measures temperature, with the 2T models capable of managing two temperature values such as exhaust gas, cylinder head, or water temperature. The MyChron5 is powered by an internal rechargeable three Amp lithium-ion battery included in the kit and can last up to ten hours. It can also be powered by a 12V external battery. Additionally, the MyChron5 is expandable and can be connected via CAN bus to other devices such as SmartyCam HD, LCU-One CAN Lambda controller, MyChron Expansion, and Infrared Temperature controller.
Product Usage Instructions
Installation and Powering:
- To install the RPM cable on a four-stroke engine:
- Ensure the RPM lead is installed correctly to pick up a strong signal from the plug wire.
- When installing temperature sensors: – Ensure that the sensor cable does not bend.
Configuration Menu:
- Use the Configuration Wizard to set up the MyChron5.
- Adjust backlight settings.
- Configure system settings such as measure unit, drive setup, RPM setup, lap time setup, LED setup, display setup, general settings, and system info.
- Set up counters.
- Configure date and time settings.
- Configure Wi-Fi settings, including configuring MyChron5 as an Access Point (AP), adding MyChron5 to an existing network, and configuring Wi-Fi network settings.
- Set up GPS and track management.
- Select language.
- Clear memory.
On the Track:
Utilize the MyChron5 gauge while on the track for real-time data monitoring.
Data Recall:
Access data recall in Road racing mode or oval racing mode (US version only).
Connection to the PC:
Connect the MyChron5 to a PC for data transfer.
Data Download:
Download recorded data from the MyChron5 to a PC.
Analysis:
Analyze the downloaded data for further insights.
Notification of New Available Versions:
- Receive notifications about new available versions of the MyChron5.
Please note that this is a summary of the product information and usage instructions. For detailed instructions and further assistance, please refer to the complete user manual available at www.aim-sportline.com.
5MyChron5 – MyChron5 2T MyChron5S – MyChron5S 2T USER GUIDE 1.04
Twenty years ago we installed the first MyChron… The original simple concept
of a personal chronograph automatically showing lap times and other important
information to the racer remained the core of the system, that, in the
meantime, has improved and improved till arriving to the fifth generation.
Introducing now MyChron5, we are deeply grateful to all of you, that have
followed us during all this time, in all the tracks of the world, in every
category, in every country. We are deeply grateful to all our dealers,
distributors, friends that have spent their lives on the track, attending our
systems, helping everybody to start using them, repairing them when they
required to be repaired, giving us important feedbacks that allowed us to
improve them constantly in all these years.
Thank you.
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1. MyChron5 in a few words
MyChron5 is a gauge designed for being installed on a kart. Please note: this
user guide applies to all MyChron5 products, to say: n MyChron5 / MyChron5S n
MyChron5 2T / MyChron5S 2T
It samples and shows: n RPM from the sparkplug cable, 20 or 50 times per
second n A temperature value (2T models manages two temperature values) . It
can be exhaust gas, cylinder head or water temperature.
n All parameters coming from GPS and Glonass constellations: speed, position, lateral acceleration and time of the day with a precision of one millisecond. The receiver has been tuned for our sport and can thereby stand all lateral and longitudinal accelerations, direction changes and vibrations without problems, always giving a perfect result ten times per second (10 Hz) on MyChron5/2T and 25 times per second (25Hz) on MyChron5S/S2T. MyChron5 uses both GPS and Glonass data to compute lap times. Its database includes more than 1500 tracks, thereby automatically recognizing the track you are racing on, its start/finish line, the possible splits and calculating lap/split times with high precision. All these data are stored in a huge 4GB internal memory, that can record your data for thousands of hours.
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You can download the data recorded on your PC using Wi-Fi.
Finally, you may analyse the data with Race Studio Analysis, the widely
approved data software you can freely download from our website www.aim-
sportline.com. The wide LCD display has a freely configurable RGB backlight
and a light sensor that automatically switches on the backlight with low light
conditions. The two RGB alarm LEDs can be switched on with seven different
colours, different blinking patterns and custom temperatures thresholds. Five
configurable shift lights help you choosing the best up-shift moment. A very
helpful alternative is to use them to indicate the real-time gap between the
current lap and the best lap of the session.
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MYCHRON5 MyChron5 is powered by an internal rechargeable three Amp lithium ion
battery included in the kit and supplied with its charger. The battery powers
the system for up to ten hours. You can also power MyChron5 with a 12V
external battery (3 or 4 cells LiPo type too). MyChron5 is expandable: you can
connect it via CAN bus to: n SmartyCam HD n LCU-One CAN Lambda controller n
MyChron Expansion n Infrared Temperature controller
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2. What is in the kit?
1 MyChron5 2 RPM cable 3 Temperature sensor 4 Battery Charger with cable
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Alarm Led 1 RGB Shiftlights Integrated GPS
Alarm Led 2
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Temperatures
Rechargeable Lithium Battery
Light sensor
Wide Graphical display Pushbuttons
Optical/ Magnetic Exp Lap beacon
Nylon body
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3. Installation and powering
Your MyChron5 has been designed to be installed on a kart steering wheel.
Please install rubber washers above and under your kart steering wheel as
shown in the central and right images here below. When installing the harness
be careful not to over tighten the plastic stripes this because vibrations
can cut the harness sheath and leave the cable long enough to stand the
steering wheel angle.
3.1 Installing the RPM cable on a four-stroke engine
A clean RPM signal is the key of a good performance of your MyChron5. To get a
clean signal, it is important for the RPM lead be installed correctly in order
to pick up a strong signal from the plug wire
Temperature sensor Installation When installing sensors ensure that the sensor
cable does not bend as in the left image below.
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MyChron Mike, a true legend in the kart world
“Do not run the RPM lead in any type of tubing; it should be run right along
the frame rail. Take care not to overtighten the tie wraps. If your lead is
too long, don’t coil it up; just cut the tach end to length. At the tach end,
make sure that the lead loops through the two small holes and then extends out
about half an inch and then use a small tie wrap to keep it snug. It is very
important to pull the RPM wire about four inches through one side of the clip
then wrap the wire around your plug lead a couple of times and back through
the opposite side of the clip.”
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3.2 Installing the RPM cable on a two-stroke engine
Make the RPM cable pass in the clip without wrappings on the spark wire as
shown here below (4).
3.3 Recharge and powering
MyChron5 can be recharged in three ways: n through a wall adapter, using the
charger included in the kit; this solution is ideal if you use multiple
batteries in rotation and if MyChron5 is installed far from a socket. The
available versions part numbers are:
n X80M5KCBUSB1E (EU) n X80M5KCBUSB1U (USA) n X80M5KCBUSB1G (UK) n
X80M5KCBUSB1A (AUS)
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n directly to a wall adapter thanks to the proper charger available as
optional in different versions for different countries; this is ideal if a
socket is available nearby the kart. The available versions part numbers are:
n X06A12VBME (EU) n X06A12VBMU (USA) n X06A12VBMG (UK) n X06A12VBMA (AUS)
n with a 12V external battery (also LiPo 3-4 cells) using the external power
cable available as optional. This situation allows you to recharge the battery
while keeping the system powered, so obtaining a longer autonomy. In this case
you can also remove the lithium battery that is not being used and apply an
optional aluminium cover to protect the power connectors. Optional items part
numbers are n connection cable V02557020 n aluminum protection: X80MY5TPB
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4. Configuration Menu
Before using your MyChron5 you need to set some parameters as explained here
below. Enter the menu pressing the “MENU/<<” button and this page shows up.
The icons allow you to set your MyChron5 up:
Backlight
Date/ Time
System settings
Wi-Fi
Counters
Tracks management
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Language
Configuration Wizard; starts automatically at first switch on.
Clear memory
4.1 Configuration Wizard
Configuration wizard starts automatically at the very first switch on. It
helps you setting your MyChron5 main parameters: n language n temperature
measure unit (Fahrenheit or Celsius) n speed measure unit (mph or km/h) n RPM
full scale n drive setup (direct, clutch or gearbox) n type of race: Road
racing or Oval (this choice is only available in the US version) Road and oval
racing show different information when crossing the start/finish line and at
data recall. When crossing start/finish line:
n In Road Racing MyChron5 shows: n max/min temperature(s) values n max/min RPM
values n lap number n lap time
n In Oval racing MyChron5 shows: n max/min temperature(s) values n RPM drop
(difference between max
and min RPM values) n lap time
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4.2 Backlight
You can set the backlight as “ON”, “OFF” or “AUTO”. In this last case the
light sensor placed left on the front of your MyChron5 switches on/off the
backlight according to the ambient light level. In this page you can also
change the backlight colour choosing among eight different colours
4.3 System settings
Selecting this icon you enter MyChron5 main configuration page. Here you find
RPM, gear, LED, display and lap configuration menus.
4.3.1 Measure unit
You can set the unit of measure of: n speed: km/h or mph n temperature: °C or
°F
4.3.2 Drive setup
Settings are different according to the system version and to the type of race
you set. European version and US version road racing offers these options: n
clutch n direct n gearbox (it needs gear calculation
procedure)
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To perform gear calculation n fill in the highest gear number n run a learning lap n if the calculation is not correctly performed press “Reset Gear Calc” and repeat it.
4.3.3 RPM setup
You can set:
n RPM full scale (from 6000 to 24000) n RPM frequency (20Hz or 50Hz) n RPM
factor (x1, x2, /2, /4, /3)
RPM can be read 20 or 50 times per second (20 or 50 Hz) according to your
needs. 20Hz reading provides a cleaner signal thus making it easier to
recognize the RPM trend while 50Hz reading allows you to better recognize the
chassis vibrations that can affect the kart ideal movement. The image below
shows both sampling.
RPM factor is the ratio between the number of ignitions and the number of
crankshaft revolutions. Kart typical setting is “x1”; other installations can
need other factors.
Further information about gear calculation and learning lap procedure are available on the website www.aim-sportline.com Download Area Documentation MyChron5 section. US version Oval racing offers these choices: n Direct n Clutch
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4.3.4 Lap time setup
Settings change according to MyChron5 version. European version: you can set
different lap management: n automatic (left image below) n manual (right image
below): you can choose GPS or optical/magnetic receiver
MYCHRON5 In manual mode MyChron5 default setting is GPS lap time but you can also set magnetic/optical receiver (right image below).
In automatic mode MyChron5 recognizes if an optical/magnetic receiver is
connected in addition to the integrated GPS. In this case both receivers work
at the same time continuously exchanging and comparing information about track
finish and split points you cross. You can: n show lap time when crossing
start/finish line for a 3-60 seconds time period. n enable/disable lap summary
visualization when crossing start/finish line;
in the US version only what is shown depends on the type of race you set in
the Wizard or in the general settings (Road or Oval).
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For GPS lap time you need to: n fill in track width (between 5 and 100m) n set
blind and lap display time (both between 3 and 60 seconds) n enable/disable
lap summary visualization when crossing start/finish line. For
optical/magnetic lap time you need to: (EU version) n fill in the number of
beacon segments (between 1 and 6) n set beacon first segment n set blind and
lap display time (between 3 and 60 seconds) n enable/disable lap summary
visualization or not when crossing start/finish line.
(US version) n set lap display time when crossing start/finish line (from 3 to
60 seconds) n enable/disable lap summary visualization; as already said the
data shown changes according to the type of race you set.
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4.3.5 LED setup
Here you can set: n the central LEDs bar (LED Bar) n the two lateral LED
corresponding to
“1” and “2” screen prints (Alarm LEDs)
MYCHRON5 Choosing “RPM” (left image below) you can set RPM threshold value (up to 16.000) that switches on each LED so to know when shifting. Choosing “OFF” the central LED bar is disabled.
LED Bar: manages the central LEDs that can indicate: n Laptime n RPM n OFF
Choosing Laptime LEDs will switch on while running showing: n gap between
current lap time and best lap time (Predictive) n gap between current split
time and this split time in best lap (Best Section).
Each of the five LEDs indicates a tenth of a second gap; if lighting green
they indicate an improvement of current lap compared to best lap of this
session while if lighting red they indicate a worsening.
Alarm LEDs: manages the lateral LEDs corresponding to”1″and”2″screen prints that can be configured as alarms (left image below). Entering the page (right image below) you can link each LED to a temperature sensor and set it switching on threshold, LED colour and blinking frequency.
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4.3.6 Display setup
MyChron5 can show up to 6 pages, two of which are pre-defined and four custom.
Pre-defined pages, enabled by default, are: n RPM&Lap Time (left image here
below): shows RPM value and lap time (and split time if set) other than
temperature(s); n Speed&Lap Time (right): works exactly like the previous one
but shows speed.
The four custom pages need to be enabled as shown below. Enabling them”CONFIG” button top left of the page appears: press it.
In both pages you can see lap time in three formats: n static: shown steady
for the entire lap; changes when crossing start/finish line; n rolling:
dynamic, is shown for the time period you set in “Lap Time setup” (see related
paragraph); afterwards time starts rolling again; n +/- best: shows the gap
between current lap and the best lap of this session; if the current lap is
the new best lap this is automatically updated and becomes the reference for
the following laps; n predictive: it calculates each 50m the predicted lap
time using the speed channel and GPS position. If you set split time you can
see it in two formats: n actual: shows current split time; n +/- best: shows
the difference between current split time and best time of that split in the
current session (not always related to the best lap).
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Each custom page can show up to four fields. Pressing “SELECT” you can choose
the channel to show in each field. The only field that can show lap time in
different formats is bottom right one (right image below).
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4.3.7 General settings
In the European version you can enable/disable GPS.
In the US version you can select the type of race choosing between oval and road.
4.4 Counters
This page manages the 4 resettable odometers of MyChron5. The system odometer
is not resettable and is not shown; you will see it in odometers page of Race
Studio 3 software (see the chapter about MyChron5 and the PC).
4.3.8 System info
This page shows serial number as well as firmware and Boot version of your
MyChron5.
Each odometer can be activated/deactivated and/or reset. Select the odometer you want to manage and press “CHANGE”: n to disable select “Status” and press “CHANGE”: status becomes “STOP” (left image below) n to reset the odometer select “Clear” and press “CHANGE” (left image below) n pressing “EXIT” you go back to counters page and won’t see the asterisk on the counter you disabled while the cleared one shows 0 km (in the right image below both operations have been performed on counter 3).
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4.5 Date time
Here you can set the time zone of your MyChron5 as well as enable/disable
“Daylight Saving Time”. Time zone is always set manually. Date and time can be
shown in different formats. Time is automatically synchronized as MyChron5
receives the GPS signal.
4.6 Wi-Fi
Here you can manage Wi-Fi as well as reset its configuration. In the US
version available Wi-Fi modes are: n ON n auto n OFF (default)
In the European version available Wi-Fi modes are: n auto n OFF (default) In
this version “ON” mode is not available. In both versions “AUTO”mode switches
Wi-Fi on when the kart is stopped and automatically switches it off when the
kart starts recording (RPM value higher that 850). “WiFi Reset CFG” option
allows to reset Wi-Fi configurations and is very useful if you do not remember
Wi-Fi password.
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MyChron5 Wi-Fi configuration can be made only using Race Studio 3 software.
Two possible Wi-Fi modes are available:
1 As an Access Point (AP default setting)
This is the ideal configuration if you have one only device and one only
computer. In this situation, your MyChron5 creates a Wi-Fi network and works
as an Access Point you can connect your PC to.
2 Existing network (to connect to an existing Wi-Fi network WLAN)
This mode is more complex and implies an external access point (AP) but it is
also more flexible and powerful because allows you to communicate with more
than one device and with more than one computer in the same network. MyChron5
and the PC must connect to an existing Wi-Fi network made by a device that
works as an external Access Point.
When working in WLAN mode MyChron5 has two available security levels:
n network authentication: network password n device authentication: MyChron5
password
Both levels allow you to use different strategies. A PC in WLAN, for example,
can see several AiM devices but can communicate only with those he knows the
password of. If you forget the password you can reset Wi-Fi configuration from
MyChron5 menu as explained at the beginning of this chapter.
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4.6.1 Configuring MyChron5 as an Access Point (AP)
This is MyChron5 default configuration and is the easiest and most direct
connection mode, ideal if you want to communicate with one MyChron5 using one
PC. It is free and so completely accessible by anyone. Please set an access
password as soon as possible. To establish a Wi-Fi connection: n ensure that
the Wi-Fi is enabled n read your MyChron5 name in the bottom line of the
display main page (000101 in the image below.
To set other parameters create a unique password to protect your device/your network. With a password, the communication is safe and encrypted using WPA2-PSK standard. Characters allowed in the password are all letters, also capital, all digits and these characters: `+-_()[][{}$£!?^#@*\”=~.:;/%” “Space” type can be used if it is not the first one because this could cause incomprehension in some WindowsTM versions.
n run Race Studio 3 n click Wi-Fi icon and select your device n in a few seconds, the connection is established
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This AP or SSID name is unique for your device. An example of name is:” AiM-
MYC5-000101″ where: n “AiM” is the prefix of all AiM devices n “MYC5” is the
device identifier n “000101” is your device serial number assigned by the
factory. To make your device more recognizable you can add a name to the SSID.
The limit is of eight characters. Allowed characters are all letters, capital
too, all digits and these characters: `+ – _ () [] {}!. “Space” type can be
used provided that it is not the first one because it can cause
incomprehension in some WindowsTM versions. If, for example you add the
driver’s name, Tom Wolf, the network name (SSID) becomes: ”
AiM-M5-000101-TomWolf” Once all parameters set click “Transmit”. MyChron5
reboots and is configured with the new parameters. If MyChron5 is protected by
a password, as recommended, Race Studio 3 will ask that password to
authenticate.
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4.6.2 Adding MyChron5 to an existing network
This situation is ideal for a team with multiple drivers and staff members and
is desired to communicate with one or more AiM devices using the same PC
network. Each MyChron5 can have its password that adds another security and
privacy level to the network. Race Studio 3 will show all MyChron5 connected
to the same network under “Connected devices” label, bottom left of the
software page: click your device. Enter”Wi-Fi and properties”tab and set it
on”Existing Network”; fill in network name, network password and device
password. Transmit the network settings to your device clicking”Transmit”:
your device reboots and joins that network. Please note: the only admitted
password are those following WPA2-PSK standard.
Please Note: the same Wi-Fi connection can be created with the operative system tool. Once the device has been authenticated in the Wi-Fi network you can communicate with it using Race Studio 3.
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To complete this procedure use Race Studio 3 software as here explained.
To obtain connectivity on the device the PC has to be authenticated to the same network as shown here below.
When the PC is authenticated to the network called “AiM” it can see all devices you configured to access the same network. In the image below two AiM devices are connected to the same “AiM” WLAN.
Here above you see a device “MyChron5 ID 50000101” that switched from AP to WLAN mode (“Existing Network”). Network name is “AiM” and does not work with free access because is protected by a password.
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4.6.3 Wi-Fi network settings
In this chapter, you find a short description of how to configure a WLAN
including AiM devices and a PC. Here below is an example of configuration.
For better network performances, we suggest the use of a network device
equipped with a DHCP server and using 3×3 MIMO technology like, for example a
Linksys AS3200. To maximize the bandwidth, you should not allow the Internet
on this WLAN; this means the DHCP server should be configured without any DNS
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The parameters for the device network configuration in this example are: n Wireless network name: network_1 It means that the WLAN network name is “network_1.” A PC has to be authenticated in this network to interact with any AiM device of this network. n Gateway address: 192.168.0.1 primary DNS server: 0.0.0.0 secondary DNS server: 0.0.0.0 (These settings prevent Internet connectivity on this WLAN.) n Subnet mask: 255.255.255.248 Enable DHCP server: yes DHCP IP address range: 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.6 These settings enable a DHCP server running on this WLAN and provide an IP address in a 2-6 range. This means that this network allows 5 network hosts. The number of devices on a WLAN network depends on the subnet mask. Here below you see typical examples of network masks and IP addresses range. The configuration in bold is the one we suggest (if a greater number of devices is not needed), being the one that makes it easier and quicker for Race Studio 3 the identification of the devices in the network.
Subnet mask:
255.255.255.0 255.255.255.128 255.255.255.192 255.255.255.224 255.255.255.240
255.255.255.248
IP address range:
192.168.0.1 254 192.168.0.1 126 192.168.0.1 62 192.168.0.1 30
192.168.0.1 14 192.168.0.1 6
Number of devices:
254 126 62 30 14 6
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4.6.4 The Internet connectivity
For an optimal speed of your AiM device(s) we recommend not to allow the
Internet on the same network and to set the WLAN in the same way. You can of
course allow the Internet access on your network but this would degrade the
communication. This slightly slower speed can be suitable for your needs but
you can also have a second Wi-Fi connection using an additional hardware
(NIC). This configuration would provide an optimal speed of the data network
of your AiM device(s) and at the same time would provide an internet
connectivity with the second NIC.
4.6.5 Connection issues
It can occur that MyChron5 is correctly connected to Race Studio 3 via Wi-Fi
but the user interface does not show it. This may be because Wi-Fi port
setting is set with a static IP. To switch it to dynamic (DHCP): n open
“Network and sharing centre” in the WindowsTM research engine n right click on
the Wi-Fi connection and a panel shows up n select “Properties” option n
double click on “Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” n verify that option
“Obtain an IP address” is active For further information refer to FAQ section,
MyChron5 Wi-Fi of www.aim-sportline.com.
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4.6.6 Working on MacTM with virtualized WindowsTM
Race Studio 3 only works on WindowsTM operative systems; Mac users can use a
virtualized WindowsTM machine. The main problem is that the host OS (Mac) must
share its Wi-Fi interface with the virtualized operative system (Windows) as
Ethernet interface and not as Wi-Fi interface. Configuring Parallels(TM)
Select “Configure… in Parallels “Menu”.
Press “Hardware” top on the page that shows up and select “Network” in the
drop-down menu on the left. Right on the configuration panel set “Type” field
on “Wi-Fi”. Then select the device you want to communicate with.
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MYCHRON5 To enable Race Studio 3 correctly working on a Mac with virtualized
WindowsTM: n press Wi-Fi icon n select “Wi-Fi Settings…” icon
n enable the checkbox shown here below.
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4.6.7 Connected device visualization issues
It may occur that using Race Studio 3 on an iMac with virtualized Windows the
device connected via Wi-Fi takes some time to be shown in the network or is
not shown at all. This is why we always suggests using an Wi-Fi (WLAN) router.
This router work as an Access Point allowing more external devices to connect
to its network. MyChron5 Wi-Fi configuration is to be set on Existing Network
as explained in the related paragraph.
4.7 GPS and Track management
MyChron5 built-in GPS receiver is used for: n Lap Time calculation n Speed
calculation n Predictive lap time calculation n Position on the track in
analysis To calculate these data the system needs the following information
about the racetrack: n start/finish line coordinates n possible magnetic
strips coordinates MyChron5 comes with a long list of the world main kart
tracks. The tracks are constantly updated by our technicians and are
automatically loaded to your PC when you run our Analysis Software Race
Studio3 and a connection to the Internet is available. MyChron5 provides two
track selection modes: automatic and manual.
Automatic: MyChron5 automatically recognizes the track you are running on,
loads the start/finish line and the possible splits coordinates and calculates
lap and split times without optical/magnetic receiver. This is the best mode
in most cases.
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Manual: allows to manually select the track from the internal database. This
mode is to prefer when multiple track configurations are available nearby. In
this case MyChron5 would anyway recognize the track but would need at least
one complete track lap. To be ready from the first lap manual mode would be
helpful. You can scroll the list of available tracks choosing among these
options: n nearest: shows only tracks in a 10 km distance n all: shows all
tracks stored in the system in alphabetical order n custom: shows only the
tracks you have previously created (learning mode)
4.7.1 Creating a track with MyChron5
If you are running in a track NOT included in MyChron5 database the device
switches to “learning” mode and behave this way: n it starts sampling all
track points n when detects that is crossing the same points for the second
time it realizes that the track is closed and sets a temporary start/finish
line showing lap time each time it crosses that point; n at the end of the
session the system shows the track map with start/finish line: you can move
start/finish line using MyChron5 lateral buttons n you can add this new map to
MyChron5 database, modify start/finish line coordinates, name the track and
transmit it to the PC at first PC-MyChron5 connection. For further information
about track management with Race Studio 3 refer to “Track Manager” user manual
you find in download area /software/Race Studio 3/documentation of www.aim-
sportline.com.
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4.8 Language
You can set MyChron5 language; default setting is English. At present
available languages are (in this order): n English n Italian n Deutsch n
Spanish n French n Dutch n Dansk n Portuguese n Japanese
4.8 Clear memory
Clears all sessions stored in MyChron5 memory: needs confirmation.
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5. On the track
Some MyChron5 pages are available for online visualization. To scroll them
press “ON/VIEW”. Pages can change according to the device configuration: go
kart or shifter kart, possible expansions, SmartyCam, etc. At least two pages
are always available:
Selected track page: it is the first page that appears switching MyChron5 on.
When the kart is moving, this is automatically closed. It shows: n on the
left, the selected track; you can select a new track manually (menu/track
management) or automatically. n on the right, the satellite bar (visible
satellites and signal level of each one). To recall it press (“>>/OFF”) button
in correspondence of “TRK” label in MyChron5 home page.
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RPM&LAP TIME page: shows: n RPM bar graph whose range has been set in “RPM
setup” n RPM value on the right of the display nT emperature value(s) on the
left part of the screen n lap time information (actual, rolling or
predictive). This information is shown for the period you set in “Lap time
setup”
SPEED&LAP TIME page: Like the previous one but with speed shown on the right.
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6. Data Recall
At the end of the test you can recall sampled data pressing MEM/OK. Data
recall is different according to your MyChron5 version and to the available
types of race. In the European version, the only available racing mode is: n
road In the US version, the racing modes can be: n road n oval
6.1 Data recall in Road racing mode
In Road racing mode data recall shows these pages. If your last test is at
least 24 hours old you can enter summary page and select the day you want to
see. Press “ENTER”
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Then select the test. In each box you see test time, laps number and the best lap time. Press “ENTER” If you just finished your test the first page you see is the one here on the right. It shows the three best lap times with max/min RPM values, speed and temperature. Press “NEXT”. The page shows the three best split times only if they have been set in Race Studio 3 or detected by magnetic strips. Press “NEXT”. The page shows the three best splits, the best rolling lap time and the best theoretical lap. This page is available only if split times (from GPS or magnetic strip) were previously set. Press “NEXT”
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CHAPTER 6 This page is a histogram test summary. Moving the cursor left and
right you can see all laps and select the one you want to see. Press “ENTER”.
This page shows the RPM graph of the lap.
6.2 Data recall in oval racing mode (US version only)
In Oval racing mode data recall shows these pages. If your last test is at
least 24 hours old you can enter summary page and select the day you want to
see. Press “ENTER”.
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Now you can choose the test. In each box you see test time, number of laps,
possible “yellow flag” laps and best lap time. Press “ENTER”.
If you just finish the test the first page you see is the one here on the
right. The page shows the three best laps of that test with max/min RPM values
and RPM drop. Press “PAGE”. This page is an histogram test summary. Moving the
cursor right and left you can see all lap times. Bottom on the page you see
best lap time, the selected lap and the difference between the selected lap
and the best one. Laps labelled “Y” are “Yellow Flag” laps. Press “PAGE”. This
page is a laps summary with the selected one highlighted. It shows lap times,
max/min RPM values and RPM drop. Press “PAGE”
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CHAPTER 6 This page shows the lap playback with your vehicle that moves on the track. Press “SLOW” to reduce the vehicle speed. Press “PAGE”. This page shows the lap sectors with max/min speed and related RPM values. Press “PAGE”. “Grip” page shows the lateral grip in feet/sec² of the two turns and the grip average value (AVG). Press “TESTS” to go back to test summary page.
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7. Connection to the PC
You can connect MyChron5 to a PC only via Wi-Fi. To do it: n check that
MyChron5 Wi-Fi is set on “AUTO” (all versions) or on “ON” (US version only) n
read your MyChron5 name mid of MyChron5 home page bottom line or look for
it in “System Information” page.
n click Race Studio 3 Wi-Fi icon and select your MyChron5
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8. Data download
Once MyChron5-PC connection is established activate “Download” tab to download
sampled data.
Please note: this view can change according to the features available when
your MyChron5 has been produced. Once the connection is established you have
these options: n Live Measures: to check all MyChron5 channels; n Download: to
download data, see the related chapter; n Wi-Fi and Properties: to manage the
Wi-Fi configuration see the related chapter; n Settings to:
– set date format – enable/disable daylight time – set time format and time
zone – set backlight colour – enable/disable night vision n Tracks: to manage
the tracks stored in the device memory n Odometers: to manage the device
odometers; here you can reset the four user odometers as well as name them; n
Logo: transmit/receive the logo that shows up when switching MyChron5 on;
supported image format are JPEG or BMP; always use the most recent WindowsTM
versions (Windows8 or Windows10) whose graphic libraries are more updated n
Firmware: to check or update your MyChron5 firmware version.
This page shows all information about the files stored in the system: number of laps, best lap, date/time and file dimensions. Select one or more files and press “Download” to download and analyse them.
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9. Analysis
When data have been downloaded press Analysis icon and Race Studio Analysis
software will open showing this page.
MYCHRON5 Select your file double clicking on it and start analysing it. A lot of pages, graphs and images will help you analysing your data in the best way.
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10. Notification of new available versions
Our technicians and engineers are constantly working to improve both the
firmware (the application that manages your device) and the software (the
application you install on your PC). Each time a new firmware and/or software
version is available the icon here above appears with an arrow indicating that
something is available for download (otherwise the icon only shows the cloud).
Click it and freely download the new applications.
Once the new firmware has been downloaded, connect your device to the PC via
Wi-Fi to perform a firmware upgrade. In a few seconds, the device is ready.
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11. Technical specification and drawings
n Integrated GPS n RPM n Temperature n Lap time
n PC connection via Wi-Fi n Internal memory n Display resolution n Backlight n
Alarms n ShiftLights n Battery n Battery duration n Battery charger n Body n
Dimensions n Weight n Analysis software
10 Hz GPS + Glonass Up to 24.000 RPM Thermocouple/ Thermo-resistor Based on GPS (included) From Optical or Magnetic receiver (optional) Yes 4 Gb – more than 3.000 hours continuous logging 268×128 pixel Multi-colour 2 Freely configurable RGB LEDs 5 Freely configurable RGB LEDs Rechargeable 2900 mAh Lithium Ion Up to 10 hours Included Nylon and fiberglass 137x88x30mm 390g battery included Race Studio Analysis freely downloadable from www.aim- sportline.com
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Mychron5/MyChron5S pinout
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Mychron5 2T/ MyChron5S pinout
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