Microlab PRO-1 User Manual Page 1

User Manual5/17/2010

GPX Pro Manual5© 2009 XT RacingTo return to the lap detail, press Menu.1.1.2 More DetailsLap Counter operationThe lap counter, if used, can count eith

GPX Pro 6© 2009 XT RacingThe other way to set a start/finish at a new track is to walk over to near where you want the start/finish line to be, and se

GPX Pro Manual7© 2009 XT Racingthe opposite direction – so at the end of that session, it will prompt you for a new track like “NEWTRACK 2” and you ca

GPX Pro 8© 2009 XT Racingspeed so the GPX knows when to start keeping track of the amount of time you are "stopped".1.1.5 MenusSet starting

GPX Pro Manual9© 2009 XT RacingChange start/finish(select a track) - allows you to move the start/finish lineMaintain splits(select a track)Add split

GPX Pro 10© 2009 XT RacingWhite LEDs solidAll LEDs blinkTach Display Minimum RPM – this is the minimum RPM on the Tach that displays on theLCD graphTa

GPX Pro Manual11© 2009 XT Racing(confirmation required)Delete all session -- see section on File Maintenance(confirmation required)Delete all tracks a

GPX Pro 12© 2009 XT RacingMiscellaneousOdometer/hour metersShow distance/time meters -- displays their current valuesClear distance/time meter 1Clear

GPX Pro Manual13© 2009 XT Racing1.2.1 Basic OperationUnlike Circuit Mode, in Point-to-Point mode, the GPX cannot determine the start and finish forthe

GPX Pro 14© 2009 XT Racingwhen you start your motion and starts timing from that point in time.If you choose "running start", then you must

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GPX Pro Manual15© 2009 XT Racingselect which one you will use. (For example, the above website reports coordinates in thedegree/fractional degree for

GPX Pro 16© 2009 XT Racingadjust the acceleration sensitivity when doing a standing start. The menu item Accelerationsensitivity allows you to change

GPX Pro Manual17© 2009 XT Racing(select from list of tracks)Set start pointSet finish pointSet split # 1 point...Set split # 5 pointCoordinates via ke

GPX Pro 18© 2009 XT RacingTach Yellow – the RPM at which the yellow LEDs start coming onTach Red – The RPM at which the red LEDS start coming onTach R

GPX Pro Manual19© 2009 XT RacingDelete last viewed session (for deleting the last session you viewed in the GPX)(confirmation required)Delete a track

GPX Pro 20© 2009 XT RacingFahrenheitCelsiusLatitude/longitude format - display and data entry method for coordinatesN34 13.7326 -- degrees, minutes, f

GPX Pro Manual21© 2009 XT RacingSwitch to another profile - switch to another vehicle's inputs/settings/calibrations1.3 Drag Racing ModeDrag Raci

GPX Pro 22© 2009 XT RacingSimilarly, during a roll-on, the display of the GPX will invert when you hit the minimum speed (e.g., 60 if the setting is f

GPX Pro Manual23© 2009 XT RacingIf you find that the GPX starts timing a drag race before you start your vehicle, change thesensitivity to a lower se

GPX Pro 24© 2009 XT RacingRoll-on stop speedAcceleration sensitivity - adjusts how sensitive start detection isLowMediumNormalHighData acquisition set

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GPX Pro Manual25© 2009 XT RacingLCD graphTach Display Maximum RPM – this is the maximum RPM on the Tach that displays on theLCD graphLCD Display Optio

GPX Pro 26© 2009 XT Racing(confirmation required)Delete all tracks and sessions -- see section on File Maintenance(confirmation required)File system c

GPX Pro Manual27© 2009 XT RacingShow distance/time meters -- displays their current valuesClear distance/time meter 1Clear distance/time meter 2Set lo

GPX Pro 28© 2009 XT RacingFrom this main screen, you can press Menu to enter the menu system.1.5 Menu System and NavigationThe menu system allows you

GPX Pro Manual29© 2009 XT Racingscreen.1.6 Switching Racing ModesTo switch racing modes (for example, you are in Circuit Racing and you want to go to

GPX Pro 30© 2009 XT Racingbattery). This is done with the RED WIRE OF CABLE “A”. If you connect to the vehicle’s 12V, thenthe GPX will always be pow

GPX Pro Manual31© 2009 XT RacingWiring Summary – CABLE “A”Black wireConnect to vehicle’s negative battery terminalRed wireConnect to (preferably switc

GPX Pro 32© 2009 XT Racing1.7.1.1 Installing CablesTwo cables are supplied with the GPX Pro. Cable A and Cable B each have 6 wires.1. Remove the 4 sc

GPX Pro Manual33© 2009 XT RacingBAD:1.7.2 Basic DAQ SetupAll DAQ setup is performed via the menu item Data acquisition setup and parameters from thema

GPX Pro 34© 2009 XT RacingThe first column is the channel number and name of that input. Note that the last 2 items (gearcalculated and acceleration)

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GPX Pro Manual35© 2009 XT Racingfrom the list. Select Custom if you want to select one of the Generic types.Pressing Select on an Hz entry allows you

GPX Pro 36© 2009 XT Racing12-V peak-to-peak signal. You might also use a one of the fuel-injector outputs of the ECU as theRPM input.NOTE: Direct con

GPX Pro Manual37© 2009 XT RacingThen, use the arrows to make your choice, and press Select:In addition, a coupled input may need to have an internal t

GPX Pro 38© 2009 XT Racingpoints you've calibrated and do it again.For best results, you need a small, inexpensive, non-contact infrared temperat

GPX Pro Manual39© 2009 XT RacingUsing the arrows, select the temperature; when the "gun" reads that temperature, press Select:Repeat this up

GPX Pro 40© 2009 XT RacingBe especially careful when doing this calibration – since it requiresyou to read the prompts and press the Select button at

GPX Pro Manual41© 2009 XT RacingNOTE: When you are going below about 3mph (5kph), the gearwill be reported as "N" when utilizing rpm/speed r

GPX Pro 42© 2009 XT Racing1.7.3.5 AccelerationYour GPX is equipped with a sensitive 3-axis accelerometer. This, combined with GPS data, allowsdata ac

GPX Pro Manual43© 2009 XT Racingwheel, and a "pickup" which detects the magnet passing by.)To increase accuracy, the more "pickup spots

GPX Pro 44© 2009 XT RacingIf you calibrate it before it is mounted, you will be measuring the full travel of the device. That isOK, but it does not t

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GPX Pro Manual45© 2009 XT Racing1.7.4.1 0-100%A 0-100% input is an input which gets calibrated at 0% (its minimum value) and 100% (itsmaximum value).

GPX Pro 46© 2009 XT RacingSo, you may use a linear analog input for this device. You are prompted for two calibration points-- at point one, you inpu

GPX Pro Manual47© 2009 XT RacingWhen you change the descriptive name of an analog channel, if the name has been defaulted to(e.g.) “INPUT 1”, then on

GPX Pro 48© 2009 XT Racing1.9.1 Tach LCD display and LED/Shift lightsTach LCD displayIf you are connected to an RPM input, you have several different

GPX Pro Manual49© 2009 XT RacingLED lights will display.Similarly, the menu item Tach RPM yellow is the RPM at which the yellow LEDs turn on, and Tach

GPX Pro 50© 2009 XT Racing1.9.4 BacklightWhen enabled, the LCD backlight brightness can be selected from 1 (dim) to 10 (bright). Since ituses a consi

GPX Pro Manual51© 2009 XT RacingIf you will be racing at night, you may find that the tach lights are too bright, even at the lowestbrightness setting

GPX Pro 52© 2009 XT Racinggood signal from the satellites, "Date/time N/A" (not available). As soon as a good signal isacquired, the displa

GPX Pro Manual53© 2009 XT Racingstorage.)There are a limited number of "files" that may be stored in the GPX. For Circuit or Point-to-point

GPX Pro 54© 2009 XT Racingsessions. Only that one session is deleted.Delete all sessions - deletes all Drag mode races.1.9.11 Other NotesThe maximum

GPX Pro Manual1© 2009 XT Racing1 GPX ProThe GPX is a GPS-based timer and data acquisition component that operates in one of four modes:Circuit Racing,

GPX Pro Manual55© 2009 XT RacingIf you are interested in more detailed information about how GPS works, visit the following links:http://sss-mag.com/g

GPX Pro 56© 2009 XT RacingNow, to set it up for a second bike: go to Device mode and profiles, and select Change to anotherprofile. Select PROFILE 2.

GPX Pro Manual57© 2009 XT Racing2 XTStudioA perfect companion to the myriad functions in the GPX, XTStudio allows you to take the datagathered on trac

XTStudio 58© 2009 XT RacingThe other option is only used if the device you are connecting is a replacement (due to buying anew one or sometimes from a

GPX Pro Manual59© 2009 XT Racing2.1.2 Downloading a deviceAfter the device is connected, the download sessions dialog will appear if there are session

XTStudio 60© 2009 XT RacingThe download sessions dialog shows the profiles that contain sessions to download, the tracksand the sessions themselves.

GPX Pro Manual61© 2009 XT RacingOpen database file and choose the old gpstudio.dat file from the file dialog (usually in MyDocument\GPStudio).After XT

XTStudio 62© 2009 XT RacingIf there are existing profiles already present in XTStudio then you can attach the importedsessions to that profile by choo

GPX Pro Manual63© 2009 XT RacingOnce the import is complete all of the sessions will appear in the session tree under the new (orexisting) profile.2.1

XTStudio 64© 2009 XT RacingTo import a session that someone sent you, you can either double-click on the file from WindowsExplorer or if XTStudio is a

GPX Pro 2© 2009 XT RacingNOTE: if the GPX does not power up by pressing any button, trypressing all four buttons simultaneously. If this does not pow

GPX Pro Manual65© 2009 XT RacingCircuit sessionsFor circuit tracks, each session you have raced will be displayed under the track name, and undereach

XTStudio 66© 2009 XT Racing2.2.2 Session managementItems in the session tree can be right-clicked on to activate the options for that item. Each ite

GPX Pro Manual67© 2009 XT RacingExport session for TrackVision - this allows you to export your session for use with TrackVisionsoftware to synchroniz

XTStudio 68© 2009 XT Racingand choose the date you want, or just type the date into the box.2.3 Input configurationAll data channels can be configured

GPX Pro Manual69© 2009 XT RacingThe inputs can be automatically set to the full range by clicking on the Use full input range option. By turning this

XTStudio 70© 2009 XT RacingMultiple track maps as tab items Track maps can be added by choosing Window -> Add Track Map.Add another track map wind

GPX Pro Manual71© 2009 XT RacingController menu from main menuController menu access from right-clickTrack view items are used to tell how to draw the

XTStudio 72© 2009 XT Racingclick on the track map to move the location to the nearest track point.In addition to the manual ways to move around the tr

GPX Pro Manual73© 2009 XT RacingThe dots on the track indicate where on the track you were at the given controller distance.2.4.3 Graph barThe graph b

XTStudio 74© 2009 XT RacingThe value graph is the actual graph of the data over time or distance depending on your controllersetting. The wider center

GPX Pro Manual3© 2009 XT RacingThis screen will be the screen shown during the entire race.If this is the first time you have raced at this track, the

GPX Pro Manual75© 2009 XT Racinginput. If you have acceleration turned on and calibrated, then the acceleration data will appear astwo entries in the

XTStudio 76© 2009 XT Racing2.4.3.3 Graph delta to masterThe graph bar has the ability to graph the data as a delta to the master controller item. Reme

GPX Pro Manual77© 2009 XT Racing2.4.4 Data barThe data bar displays detailed information for each comparison item at the current system time. The info

XTStudio 78© 2009 XT RacingThe data bar's display can be customized through the Data menu on the main menu or by right-clicking on the data bar w

GPX Pro Manual79© 2009 XT Racing2.4.4.1 OptionsThe track maps options are found under the View menu on the controller bar. There are multipleoptions

XTStudio 80© 2009 XT RacingTrack zoomSetting the track zoom allows you to display the zoomed track in the window. By using this optiononly part of th

GPX Pro Manual81© 2009 XT Racingwindow. This is used when you want to compare track map views from one lap to another. Forexample, to compare where

XTStudio 82© 2009 XT RacingShow track map legendThis option will show the keyboard shortcut keys associated with the track map window.Show track map c

GPX Pro Manual83© 2009 XT Racing2.4.5 Gauge barThe gauge bar displays a series of circular gauges where the current data values are shown for agiven d

XTStudio 84© 2009 XT Racingon the gauge and choose the option you want.Gauge bars can be added to the screen through the Window -> Add gauge bar me

GPX Pro 4© 2009 XT RacingYou move from session to session by pressing Left and Right as desired. You can at this point alsopress Menu to return to th

GPX Pro Manual85© 2009 XT RacingStarting the screen designer for the first time will bring up the designer with no layout fileloaded, if you have alre

XTStudio 86© 2009 XT Racing2.5.2 MenusThe file menu allows you to maintain your layout files. The file menu is also where you can sendthe opened layo

GPX Pro Manual87© 2009 XT RacingThe view menu allows you to switch the display value of the screen from the sample values to themaximum length values.

XTStudio 88© 2009 XT Racinginterval time is specified in milliseconds so 1000 is 1 second, 2000 is 2 seconds, etc.The rotating text fields specify the

GPX Pro Manual89© 2009 XT Racing2.5.4 ImagesThe image object is used to insert an image on your screen. Again, the update interval specifieshow fast

XTStudio 90© 2009 XT Racing2.5.6 BoxesThe box object is used to draw a box on the screen. You can specify the width, height andthickness of the box.

GPX Pro Manual91© 2009 XT RacingWindows XPTo begin the installation of the GPX Pro driver on Windows XP simply plug the GPX Pro into yourcomputer&apos

XTStudio 92© 2009 XT RacingIn the "Include this location in the search" box enter "C:\Program Files\XTRacing\XTStudio\Driver". Th

GPX Pro Manual93© 2009 XT RacingIf this is the case, then choose "Browse my computer for driver software"In the "Search for driver soft

XTStudio 94© 2009 XT Racing