AEM AQ-1 Instruction Manual

STOP! - READ THIS BEFORE INSTALL OR USE!

WARNING: THIS INSTALLATION MAY REQUIRE WELDING OR INTEGRATION INTO A VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. D AMAGE TO SENSITIVE ELECTRONICS, FIRE, OR EXPLOSION MAY OCCUR IF PROPER PRECAUTION IS NOT TAKE N. IF THERE I S ANY DO U B T , DO NOT ATTEMPT THE INSTALLATION AND CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL. NOTE: IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ENGINE TUNER TO ULT IMATELY CO NFIRM THE CALIBRATION USE FOR ANY PARTICULAR ENGIN E IS SAFE FO R ITS INTENDED USE. AEM HOLD S NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ENGINE DAMAGE THAT RESULTS FROM THE MISUSE OF THIS PR ODUCT.

Instruction

Features

· Four (4) 0-5VDC Analog Inputs with software select able 2.2k pull-up resistor

· Four (4) 0-16.5VDC Analog / Frequency Inputs

· Three (3) Digital (Switch to Ground, 16V M ax ) Inputs

· Serial (RS-232) Input (AEM EM S / NMEA 0183 GPS

Only)

· AEMnet (CAN) Input (AEMnet Devices Only )

· 3-axis Internal Accelerometer +/- 4g

· 1000Hz Max im um Logging Rate

· Envi roSeal Boot / S ealed Connect or

· 2 GB SD Card (Supports up to 32GB)

· AQ-1 Data Acquisiti on Sy stem Configuration Software

(USB)

· AEMdata A nalysis Software

Description

35-2500

DATA LOGG ER MODULE

35-5603

DATALOGG ER ENVIROSEAL

35-3008

USB A-B CABLE

1-2059

NUT, 6-32 NYLOCK STAINLESS (4)

1-2047

SCREW,PAN HD 6-32x1-1/4 SS (4)

10-2500

INST, AQ-1

Optional

Description

30-2906-96

HARNESS, AQ1

Manual

AQ-1 DATA LOGGER

P/N 30-2500

The AEM A Q-1 Data Logger is the ideal entry level data logger for virt ually all forms of raci ng and Motorsports because it installs easily , can read live parameters from anci llary sensors, A E M net enabled devices, GPS and more, and put t hem into a single log make your data easy to view. W hether you race a late model EFI-equipped OR carbureted vehicl e, t he AQ-1 is the ideal solution for your data acquisit i on needs.

AEM Performance Electronics, 2205 126th Street Unit A, Hawthorne, CA 90250 - Pho n e: (310) 484-2322

http://www.aemelectronics.com

AQ-1 DATA LOGGER

Manufacturer

Part

Number

Description

Delphi

12110487

36 Way Black Micro-Pack 100W Sealed Female Connector, Max Current 7.5 a mps

Delphi

12110490

LOCK STRAIN RLF M IC/P 100W R H GRA

Delphi

12110488

LOCK RET AINER CONN 36 CL R

Delphi

12110489

Green Multiple Cable Seal

Delphi

12084913

Micro-Pack 1 00W Series Female Unsealed Gold Plating Terminal Assembly, Cable

Range 0.35 - 0.5 0 mm2

Delphi

12084912

Micro-Pack 1 00W Series Female Unsealed Gold Plating Terminal Assembly, Cable

Range 0.80 - 0.8 0 mm2

Installation

Mounting

The AQ-1 is provided with a sealed main connect or and EnviroSeal boot to cover the integrated USB port and SD card slot. Nevertheless, c are should be taken to located the logger in a relatively cl ean, dry envi ronment as it is not completely water-proof. The provided hardware and mounting template (included in this manual) may be used to mount the unit; alternatively , hook and loop fast ener (not provided) may be used. It is ac c eptable to pierce the EnviroSeal boot t o accommodate mounting hardware.

For the internal acc elerometer to work properly, the AQ-1 must be mounted such t hat its largest surface (top or bott om) is either coincident with, or at a right angle to one of the primary axes of the vehic le. Please reference t he acc elerometer calibration sect ion of this manual and/or the configuration s oftware for more detail and images of acceptable orientations.

Electrical Wiring I nstallation

A wiring harness is not included with the 30-2500 kit, however the purchase and use of the AEM 30-2906-96 AQ-1 Data Logg er Harne ss is highly recommended. This harness has been designed to ensure easy ins tallation, si gnal integrity, and proper logger operation. Only skilled, experienced installers s hould attempt t o s ource and design their own harness. The connector part numbers (AEM does not s upply t hes e parts separately outside the 30-2906-96 or 30-2907-96) are provi ded below for this purpose.

Impo rta nt Wirin g Tips

· Permanen t 12V (Pin 6) must be connect ed t o a cons t ant 12V batt ery source that is not disconnected via a cut-off switc h or sim il ar.

· Switc hed/Ignition 12V (Pin1) must be c onnected to a swit ched ignition s ource that energizes when the vehicle is i n use and is off when the vehicle is not i n use.

· Frequency i nputs (Pins 12-15) must only be connected to c l ean DC square wave signals. Connections t o igniti on coils or magnetic/VR sensors will damage the logger.

· CAN wiring (Pins 27-28, 33-34) must utilize twist ed pairs with greater than one twist per inch.

· USB wiring (Pins 31-32, 35-36) is only required if users wish to mount a USB port remotely; t he integrated USB port

funct ions ex ac t ly the same. USB wiring requires special care; please contact t he USB consortium (usb.org) for proper wiring conventions.

· Proper crimping, s hielding, and harness routing practices should always be implemented.

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Pinout

Description

Notes

Switched/Ignition 12V

"Battery Voltage" log channel source

Digital Input 1 (16 V Max)

Must be a switched ground signal

Digital Input 2 (16 V Max)

Must be a switched ground signal

Digital Input 3 (16 V Max)

Must be a switched ground signal

Power Gr ound

Permanent 12V

This must be connected to a permanent 12 V source (~200mA)

Sensor G r ound

Analog Input 1 (5V Max)

Software selectable 2 .2 k pull-up

Analog Input 2 (5V Max)

Software selectable 2 .2 k pull-up

Analog Input 3 (5V Max)

Software selectable 2 .2 k pull-up

Analog Input 4 (5V Max)

Software selectable 2 .2 k pull-up

Analog / Frequency Input 5 (1 6V Max)

Frequency signals must be "clean" DC square wave only

Analog / Frequency Input 6 (16V Ma x)

Frequency signals must be "clean" DC square wave only

Analog / Frequency Input 7 (16V Ma x)

Frequency signals must be "clean" DC square wave only

Analog / Frequency Input 8 (16V Ma x)

Frequency signals must be "clean" DC square wave only

RS-232 Serial Tx

AEM E MS Series 1/2 or NMEA0183 GPS Only

RS-232 Serial Rx

AEM E MS Series 1/2 or NMEA0183 GPS Only

RS-232 Serial Ground

AEM E MS Series 1/2 or NMEA0183 GPS Only

Sensor G r ound

5V Sensor Reference

100mA maximum

21 - 26

Reserved

AEMnet+ (CANH)

AEMnet devices only

AEMnet- (CANL)

AEMnet devices only

Reserved

Sensor G r ound

USB D -

Redundant with integrated USB port

USB D +

Redundant with integrated USB port

OBD-II (CANH)

30-2501 Only

OBD-II (CANL)

30-2501 Only

USB Ground

Redundant with integrated USB port

USB 5V

Redundant with integrated USB port

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· Throttle Posi t ion Sensor (TPS)

· Accelerator Pedal Posi t ion Sensor (APP )

· Manifold Absolute P ress ure Sensor (MAP)

· Shock Travel Sensor

· Gear Pos ition Sensor (GPS)

· AEM UEGO/A FR, P ress ure, Temperature Gauges with 0 - 5V

Outputs

· Mass A i rflow Sensor (MAF) *Analog type only!*

· Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT)

· Engine Oil Temperature (EOT)

· Air Inlet Temperature (AIT)

· ... and many more!

· Throttle Posi t ion Sensor (TPS)

· Accelerator Pedal Posi t ion Sensor (APP )

· Manifold Absolute P ress ure Sensor (MAP)

· Shock Travel Sensor

· Gear Pos ition Sensor (GPS)

· AEM UEGO/A FR, P ress ure, Temperature Gauges with 0 -

5V Outputs

· Mass A i rflow Sensor (MAF) *Analog type only!*

· Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT)

· Engine Oil Temperature (EOT)

· Air Inlet Temperature (AIT)

· ... and many more!

· Engine Speed / Tachometer (RPM)

· Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS)

· Mass A i rflow Sensor (MAF) Frequency t ype

· Flow Sensor

· Flex Fuel Sensor

· Hall Effect S ensor

W i ring: A nalog Input 1 - 4

This class of inputs is suitable for logging the output from a variety of sensors which have a continuously variable (analog) output between 0 and 5 Volts. A software selectable 2.2kOhm pull-up resistor is available.

Typical Automotive 0-5V Analog Sensors

The majority of these sensors are either "two wire" or "t hree wire" t y pe s ensors. Typically , these s ensors will have a 1) signal ground wire, 2) si gnal wire, and sometimes 3) power (5V) wire. W i ring the sensor into the analog input of the AQ-1 logger is a m att er of connecting one of the logger's analog inputs t o t he "signal" wire of the sensor. Please refer to the documentation that came with y our sensor, gauge, or the factory service m anual for your vehicl e to loc at e and identify the appropriate signal wire.

Software S electabl e 2.2kOhm P ul l -Up Resistor

Analog inputs 1-4 are the only A Q-1 inputs t hat are equipped with a pull-up resist or. P ull-up resist ors are required when using two wire sensors (RTD, t hermistor, temperature sensors, e.g. ECT, EOT, AIT) that ARE NOT already wired to a second data sy stem or ECU.

Yes, you need a pull-up resis t or when

You want a log a pre-existing AIT sensor that's already wired to your engine management sy stem or ECU.

No, you don't need a pull-up resist or when

You want to log an AIT sensor that you purchased from a third party, l ike AEM, and installed in y our intake and is not connected to any other ECU, EMS, logger.

W i ring: A nalog / Frequency Input 4 - 8

This class of inputs is suitable for logging the output from a variety of sensors which have a continuously variable (analog) output or, optionally a DC frequency, between 0 and up to 16 Volts. These i nputs do not have any pull-ups available.

Typical Automotive 0-5V Analog Sensors

No Pull -Up Resistor Avai l able

Analog inputs 4-8 do not have any pull-up resistor available. Two wire sensors m ay only be c onnected to t his i nput if they are connect ed to another data sys t em or ECU within which there is a pull-up resistor.

Typical Automotive Frequency Type Sensors

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· Inject or Duty Cycle

· Boost Control Solenoid

· ... and many more!

· Clutch Switch

· Brake Switc h

· Cooling Fan Switch

· Nitrous Solenoid

· Transmission Shift Solenoid (non-pulsed)

· Driver operated start/stop switch

· ... and many more!

Series 1 or 2 EMS / GPS

AQ-1 L og ger

Serial Tx - DB9 Pin3

Serial Rx - Pin 17

Serial Rx - DB9 Pin 2

Serial Tx - Pin 16

Gnd - DB9 Pin 5

Gnd - Pin 1 8

THIS INPUT ONLY ACCEPTS CLEAN DC SQUARE WAVE SIGNALS. DAMAGE TO THE LOGG ER IS LIKELY TO O CCUR WHEN DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO COILS OR MAGNETIC SENSORS.

Engine Speed / Tac hometer (RPM) / Vehic le S peed Sensor (VSS) / Hall Ef fect S ens or

The use of a tac h adapter such as t he MSD “Tach S ignal GMR Pic kup” Part Number #8918 is usually required when attempting to log engine rpm from high-voltage noisy sources.

Inject or Duty Cycle / B oos t Control Solenoid

Solenoids are typically t wo wire devices where 1) one wire is c onnected to batt ery voltage and the 2) sec ond wire is connected to a low-side output of an ECU or controller -- wire 2) should be connected to this input for the purposes of logging.

W i ring: Digital Input 1 - 3

This class of inputs is suitable for logging the output from "switc hed to ground" digital signals with a maximum voltage of 16V.

Typical Automotive Digital Signals

Solenoids are typically t wo wire devices where 1) one wire is c onnected to batt ery voltage and the 2) sec ond wire is connected to a low-side output of an ECU or controller or ground -- wire 2) should be connected to t his input for the purposes of logging.

A s t art/ s top switch t ypically has t wo terminals where 1) is t o be connected to t he logger and 2) is connected to ground. Important Note: These inputs are not int ended for use with solenoids or signal sources that are pulsed with a (high)

frequency for the purposes of control or feedback.

W i ring: Serial/GPS

This input is only c ompatible with the AE M E M S S eries 1/ 2 s erial telemetry output or a serial (RS-232) NMEA0183 GPS receiver.

AEM EMS Series 1 / 2 Serial Telemetry

The 30-2906-96 or 30-2907-96 AQ-1 Harness comes with t he appropriately wired DB9 connect or that can simply be plugged into the Series 1 or 2 EMS.

The following connections should be made if const ruct i ng your own harness.

GPS Receiver - NMEA0183 RS-232 Serial

The following Garmin GPS receivers have been validated for use with the AQ-1

· Garmin GPS 18x PC – 1 Hz model with DB9 connector and 12 volt power adapter - The 30-2906-96 AQ-1 Harness comes wit h t he appropriately wired DB9 c onnector that c an s im ply be plugged into the Garmin GPS 18x P C.

· Garmin GPS18x 5Hz- 5 Hz OEM model - This unit will require wiring; please refer to Garmin documentation and the following pinout.

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GPS

AQ-1 L og ger

5V (10 0mA max) - Pin 2 0

Serial Tx

Serial Rx - Pin 17

Serial Rx

Serial Tx - Pin 16

Gnd

Gnd - Pin 1 8

W i ring: A EMnet

The AQ-1 AEMnet is designed only to work with approved AE M net devices ; please reference t he "Compatible AEM P roducts " sec t ion locat ed within this m anual. The 302906-96/30-2907-96 AQ-1 Harness c omes wit h an appropriately wired Deutsc h DTM 4-pin AEMnet connector allowing easy c onnecti on to mos t A E Mnet devices. The following AEMnet pinout is provided for users c onstructing their own harness.

Name

AEMnet+ (CANH)

AEMnet- (CANL)

Switched +1 2V

Ground

Termi nation, Wiring, and Resistors

Refer to the following guidelines when wiring AEM net (CAN) devices.

· Twisted wire is required with >1 twist per inch.

· AEMnet buses must be properly terminated.

Termination resistors are 120 Ohms each, two total, located at the physical ends of the bus wires.

· The AQ-1 logger is equipped with a non-configurable 120 Ohm resistor.

Description

35-3440-F

AEMNET T E RMINATION PLUG, FEMALE

35-3440-M

AEMNET T E RMINATION PLUG, MALE

AQ-1 DATA LOGGER

The following Deutsch DT M 4-pin termination plugs are available from your AEM dealer.

Configuration Software Overview

The AE M AQ-1 Data Logger is configured using PC s oftware available for download at www.aemelectronics.com. Once downloaded and installed, connect the provided USB cable to the PC and the AQ-1.

The USB c able may be plugged either direct ly into AQ-1 it s elf or, if usi ng the AEM 30-290x-96 harness, m ay be plugged in to the harness ' USB connector -- they are electrically equivalent. Note: i f this i s the first time the AQ-1 is being us ed, please wait for Windows t o recognize the device which, on some PCs may tak e up to si x ty s econds; no additional drivers are necessary and a sys t em rest art i s not t ypically required.

NOTE: The devic e can be powered by USB (alone) for certain configuration or viewing tas ks. Certain functions or live readings will not be available, however, unless t he AQ-1 is powered by a 12V syst em t hrough its main c onnector.

The annotated image below s hows the main user interfaces of the software.

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Navigation Tree

The Navigation Tree allows t he user to s witch between the available configuration pages. Each c onfiguration page provides the available options for each of the logger's inputs or other feature. Clic k on the desired input/feature t o navigate to it s configuration page.

Center P ane

All c onfigurable options or live readings from the devic e will be display ed in this area. Some information or options are only available when connect ed through USB t o an AQ-1 that is powered by a 12V s yst em t hrough the main connect or.

Device I nformation

When connected to an AQ-1 via USB , this area will display information about the device itself and its SD c ard if installed.

Status Ba r

Displays t he c urrent connection and logging status .

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Help P ane

In addition to this manual, detailed information about the currently viewed page is available in the Help Pane located on the right side of the screen. The Help Pane may be collapsed when not needed using the s lide c ontrol.

Important Notes to Remember W hen using Soft ware

· Logger can be configured when powered by USB only but Permanent 12V at main connector is required for all live readings and functi ons to work properly

· Monitor the Status B ar to determine when the logger is actively logging; many functions will be disabled while logging is ac t i ve to c onserve resources

AQ-1 Pul l -down Menu

Conn ect - Connects (or reconnects ) t o logger. Uploa d Configuration - Sends logger configuration from P C

to the logger. Reset To Factory Configura tion - Resets connected logger's configuration to factory default s ettings. Upda te Firmware - Do not perform unless ins t ructed by AEM Technical S upport. Reboot Dev ice - P erforms a reboot of the currently connected logger. Not t ypically neces sary. Open Configura tion - Open configuration from PC and edit offline. Save Configuration - Save c urrently opened configuration to PC with same filename. Save Configur ation As - Save currently opened configuration to PC with different filename. New Configur ation - Create a new configuration offline and begin editing.

Logging Condi tion

· Determines when logging st arts and st ops

· Select channel, c onditional, and threshold

· Channel must be enabled to be used as a logging

condition

Configuration: Input Channel Overview / Logging Conditions

This page provides some important interfaces for configuring the operation of your logger. The following things should be considered when selecti ng and configuring logging conditions:

· Logging conditions should be selected s uch that t here is a cl ear t ransit ion to and from logging mode. For example 'Engine RPM > 350' would provide a clear t ransit ion from engine running (logging on) and engine off (logging off.) Selecting something like Engine RPM > 2000' will cause the logger to try and start and stop logging every time the engine transitions through 2000 RPM which c ould happen many times within a short duration of tim e.

· Logging will start/st op one to two seconds aft er the logging conditions have been satis fied. This i s required t o properly open/c l os e t he SD card log file.

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· All Analog, Digital, Frequency c hannels may be used as logging conditions

· Only Engine RPM and Vehicle Speed are available from GPS, AEM net, or OBD-II

Log Te st

· Temporarily forces the logger to begin logging and terminate after 10 seconds

· Useful for testing logger configuration

Device Da te And Ti m e

· Log files will be tim e s t amped using this date/ t im e

· AQ-1 date/time setting will reset if permanent 12V

power is removed

· Select method by which AQ-1 date/time should be synced

Log Fil e Name

· Log files will be named using the configurable prefix, file count, and date/time

Input Overview

· Provides an overview of which channels are enabled for logging and other settings

· Enabled flag, logging rate, and name c an be set for most c hannels

· Live channel reading can be viewed for most channels. Note: Permanent 12V mus t be present on main connector for proper operation

Channel Options

· Enabled checkbox determines if channel is logged or not

· Set t he name that will appear in the data log

· Set t he sampling rate of this input

Configuration: Analog Inputs 1 - 4

The first four analog inputs are designed to accept and sample a 0-5V signal at up to 1000Hz. This si gnal may be scaled to engineering units and recorded in the data log for post -analysi s . A s oftware configurable pull-up resistor is provided for two-wire RTD s ensors or s imi lar.

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Live Data

· Displays t he raw voltage measured at t he input pin

· Displays t he s c aled value as will be recorded in the log

· AQ-1 requires 12V power at main connector for proper

readings

Se nsor Wiza rd

· Load known sensor calibrations from Wizard database

· Save custom sensor calibrations to W izard database

Scaling Type

· Scaling type is typically set to Interpolate. Step can be used for gear positi on sensors as an example

Cali b ration Data

· View/create sensor calibrations

· View/set t he units of the sc aled value to be recorded in the

data log

· View/set t he c alibration points/curve

· The 2200 Ohm pull-up resis t or is typic ally enabled for two-

wire RTD ty pe sensors, unless t hat sensor is already connected to another logger/ECU device

Channel Options

· Enabled checkbox determines if channel is logged or not

· Set t he name that will appear in the data log

· Set t he sampling rate of this input

· Frequ en cy mode sampling is

Live Data

· Displays t he raw voltage measured at t he input pin

· Displays t he s c aled value as will be recorded in the

log

· AQ-1 requires 12V power at main connector for proper readings

Se nsor Wiza rd

· Load known sensor calibrations from Wizard database

· Save custom sensor calibrations to W izard database

Configuration: Analog / Frequency Inputs 5 - 8

The second four analog/frequency inputs are designed to accept and sample a 0-5V signal or a 0-16V signal at up to 1000Hz. In addition, frequency and duty cyc le t ype signals may be logged. This s i gnal may be scaled to engineering units and recorded in the data log for post-analysis. There is no software configurable pull-up resistor available on this input type.

Please refer ence Configura tion: Analog Inputs 1-4

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Scaling Type

· Scaling type is typically set to Interpolate. Step can be used for gear position sensors as an example

Ma x Inpu t Vol tage

· This setting should be configured to be higher than the maximum voltage expected from the sensor/ actuator being logged

Input Mode - Freq uency

· Can be sc aled further using the calibration table or left as raw Hertz

Input Mode - Pe riod

· Logs the period of the sampled signal in millis ec onds, no other sc aling options are provided

Input Mode - Duty Cycle

· Records t he duty cycle (in percentage) of the incoming signal suc h as may be ty pical on a fuel injector

· The AQ-1 accommodates a typical 12V port injecti on fuel inject or is without additional input circuit ry / conditioning

· Duty cycle percentage may be based off the high or low pulse of the signal

Input Mode - Ve h i cl e Spee d

· Intended for use with hall-effect s tyle vehicle s peed sensors s uc h as are ty pic ally inst alled in a transmission

· SIGNAL MUST B E A CLEAN DC SQUARE WA V E OR DAMAGE TO THE LOGGER MAY OCCUR!!

· Set s caling options based on vehicle configuration

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Input Mode - Engine S p ee d

· Intended to log a "tachometer st y l e" output

· SIGNAL MUST B E A CLEAN DC SQUARE WA V E

OR DAMAGE TO THE LOGGER MAY OCCUR!!

· The use of a tac h adapter such as t he MSD “Tach Signal GMR Pickup” Part Number #8918 is usually required when attempting to log engine rpm from high-voltage noisy s ources

Input Mode - La p Be acon

· Intended for use with a lap beacon receiver or simil ar

· Inserts a generic, start/finish, or split marker into the

log file. See the AEMdata manual for further information.

· Confi gure whether marker is inserted on rising or falling edge of lap beacon receiver output

· After a lap beacon is detected on the input, l ap beacons will be ignored for the amount of time configured by Beacon Obscuring Time

Cali b ration Data

· View/create sensor calibrations

· Scaling type is typically set to Interpolate. Step can

be used for gear position sensors as an example

· View/set t he units of the sc aled value to be recorded in the data log

· View/set t he c alibration points/curve

· The 2200 Ohm pull-up resis t or is typic ally enabled for

two-wire RTD t y pe s ensors, unless that sensor is already c onnected to another logger/ECU device

Channel Options

· Enabled checkbox determines if channel is logged or not

· Set t he name that will appear in the data log

· Set t he sampling rate of this input

Live Data

· Displays t he raw level measured at the input pin

· Displays t he s c aled value as will be recorded in the log

· AQ-1 requires 12V power at main connector for proper

readings

Configuration: Digital I nputs 1 - 3

Three digital inputs are available which are 12V t olerant and are considered 'ON' when a ground si gnal is applied to the input pin.

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Se nsor Wiza rd

· Load known sensor calibrations from Wizard database

· Save custom sensor calibrations to W izard database

Input Options

· Choosing Invert will make an "OFF" at t he pin to an "ON" in the data log and vice versa

· Digital inputs may be used as beacon inputs but with lower timing accuracy than Frequency Inputs which makes them more suitable for Log Markes than for lap timing

Channel Options

· Enabled checkbox determines if channel is logged or not

· The channel name is fixed at 'Batt ery V olt age'

· Set t he sampling rate of this input

Live Data

· Displays t he voltage level measured at the input pin

Channel Options

· Enabled checkbox determines if channel is logged or not

· The channel name(s) is fixed and will appear in the log as

'Accel Lateral', 'Acc el Longitudinal', 'Ac cel Vertical'

· Set t he sampling rate of this input

Live Data

· Perform calibration and ensure the AQ-1 is in the proper mounting position

· Displays t he c urrent acceleration measured by t he logger including Earth's gravity (Vertical = 1g)

Configuration: Battery Voltage

This channel records the volt age that is applied Pin 1 - Switched 12V.

Configuration: Accelerometer

The internal 3-axis ac celerometer (+/- 4g) requires a simple c alibration procedure prior to use.

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Accele rometer Cal i bration

· Click butt on and follow directions to c alibrate and set mounting position

· This procedure must be performed to ensure proper accelerometer readings

Channel Options

· Enabled checkbox determines if channel is logged or not

· Set t he sampling rate of this input

· Refer to your GPS or EMS us er manual to determine

the appropriate baud rate setting

· Select 'GPS' or 'AEM EMS ' input mode

Se nsor Wiza rd

· Load known sensor calibrations from Wizard database

· Save custom sensor calibrations to W izard database

Live Data (GPS)

· GPS data will be displayed once a serial connection has been established and si gnal acquired

· The units for altitude and ground speed may be cust omi z ed by clic k i ng the unit hyperlinks

Configuration: Serial/GPS

The serial input allows logging of an NMEA0183 Serial GPS or the serial telemetry output of an AEM Series I or Series II EMS.

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Live Data (EMS)

· EMS s erial telemetry data will be displayed once a serial connection has been established

· Users may customize a scaler/offset t o be applied to the values prior to being recorded in the data log which can be useful for ADCR channels

· The channel units may be cus t omi z ed by clic k i ng the unit hyperlinks

AEMne t De vices / Auto Discover

· Connect the AEMnet devices to the AQ-1 and ensure all devices are powered then click A uto Discover to configure the AQ-1 to log the connected devic es

Add/Rem ove Device

· As an alternative t o performing an Auto Discover, right-click t he desired device icon and selec t 'Use this device' to configure it to be logged

· Devices m ay be removed by right-clicking its icon and selecting 'Remove this device'

Configuration: AEMnet

The AEMnet input provides " P lug and Play" functionality and allows logging for AEMnet devices .

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AEMne t S i gnals Live Data

· Live data will be displayed for configured and connected devic es

· AQ-1 requires 12V power at main connector for proper readings

· Users may customize a scaler/offset t o be applied to t he values prior to being recorded in the data log

· The channel units may be cus t omi z ed by clicking the unit hyperlinks

Configuration: Log Notes

Log notes are a way to record information about the conditions experienced while operating a vehicle and logging. This information will be stored in the data log and available for review in AEMdata by selecting the menu option View->Notes.

Configuration: Sensor Wizard

The Sensor Wiz ard is available on the majority of the input c onfiguration pages to assi s t in configuration. It is es sentially a database of sensor calibrations that A E M has compiled and made available for select ion. The filters may be util ized to drill down to find the sensor you would like t o c onnect t o a particular input; s elect i ng the desired sensor (or device) and clicking OK will apply t he appropriate configuration to that AQ-1 input, s im plifying the c onfiguration process.

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If any logs are present on the SD c ard, they will automatically be downloaded when the AQ-1 configuration software detects t he logger through its USB connection. The following dialog will automatically open and download, convert, and copy t he log file to the specified folder. The files then may be optionally opened in AEMdata for ana lysis. P l ease note that the files as recorded on the SD card are in a raw format (*.AQ1) which can not be opened in AEMData. The files m us t be s pecifically downloaded using the AQ-1 software to convert them for use with AE Mdata. A EMData log files are in *.DAQ format.

Log Files / SD Cards

The AQ-1 Data Logger includes a removable Secure Digital (SD) Card 2GB card that is locat ed on the back of t he logger. To remove the SD card, push the card in until a soft c lick is heard. The card will release and can be pulled out. To insert the card, push the card in until a soft cli c k is heard. The card will remain locked in place.

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The device information pane displays information about the connected AQ-1, the currently c onfigured data rate, and SD card status . Remaining Log Time describes how much tim e is well

The "Save To" or destination folder for downloaded log files (*.DAQ) may be configured on the Log File page in the AQ-1 configuration software as s een below.

Occas i onally, t he SD c ard may require re-formatting. This can be accomplis hed by inserting the SD c ard into the AQ-1, connecting the AQ-1 to a PC via the USB cable, and using Wi ndows Ex plorer to format the drive. FA T (or FAT16) is t he recommended file system for the fastes t performance; however, FAT32 is supported.

Device I nformation

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Total Da ta Rate

Total Data Rate is calculated based on the number of channels enabled for logging, the type of channel, and the logging rate select ed. The maximum possible data rate is a funct ion of the SD card type being used and by the design of the logger itself. The AQ1 Data Logger comes with a 2GB Class 2 SD c ard that is suitable for most cases. Clic k i ng the blue 'Total Data Rate" hyperlink in the Devic e Information pane will open the following dialog. The purchase and use of third party high performance c ards may allow higher total data rates as desc ribed below. A high data logging rate could cause a data loss if the data logging rate is set incorrectly. Secure Digital (SD) and Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC) rated cards are compatible with t he AQ-1. SDXC and beyond are not approved for use.

· SD/SDHC cards are rated as Class 2, Class 4, Class 6, or Class 10. The class can typic ally be identified by the Class number within a circle logo on the label of the card. Note: Class 2 c ards c ommonly do not have t he cl as s number on the label. The AQ1 Data Logger comes with a 2GB Class 2 SD card that is suitable for most cases. Ext remely high total logging rates may require use of a class 4, 6, or 10 SD/SDHC Card.

· Depending on the grade of the SD card, a high data logging rate could cause a data loss i f the data logging rate is set incorrectly

Description

AQ-1 Input Type

30-2906-96

AQ-1 Data L ogger H ar ness

n/a

35-3440-F

AEMNET T E RMINATION PLUG, FEMALE

n/a

35-3440-M

AEMNET T E RMINATION PLUG, MALE

n/a

30-201x

Temperature Sensors

Analog 1 -4

30-2050

RTD E GT Sensor

Analog 1 -4

30-213x-xxx

Pressure Sensors

Analog 1-8

30-220x

Flex Fuel Ethanol Content Sensors

Analog / Frequency 4 -

FAQ / Troubleshooting

I ju st trie d to download some l o gs and i t says there are files wi th errors.

This is caused be either: a) Permanent 12V must be connect ed to Pin 6 and Switched 12V must be connected to Pin 1. Permanent 12V must remain constant to allow the logger to properly finish writing to the file after Switc hed 12V is removed. or, b) Logging conditions should be selec t ed suc h that t here is a clear transition to and from logging mode. For ex ample

'Engine RPM > 350' would provide a clear transition from engine running (logging on) and engine off (logging off.) Selecting something like Engine RPM > 2000' will cause the logger to try and start and stop logging every time t he engine transitions through 2000 RPM which could happen many t im es wit hin a short duration of time.

The l i ve va l ues for a specific in put don't update or stopped updating.

a) 12V is required to be on on both Pin 6 and Pin 1 for live values t o read properly. USB power alone is not s ufficient. b) Live value readouts will slow down or stop altogether when logging is act ive. Confirm whether logging is act ive by referring to the status bar in the lower left hand corner of the sc reen.

For support, contact AEM Technical Supp ort at 1-800-423-0046 or gentech@aemelectronics.com.

Compatible AEM Products

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Description

AQ-1 Input Type

30-51xx

Analog Display Gauges

Analog 1-8

30-41x0

Digital Wideband U E GO AFR Gauge

Analog 1-8

30-440x

"Classic" Digital Gauges

Analog 1-8

30-0300

X-Series Wideband UEGO AFR G auge (LSU4.9)

Analog 1 -8 / AEMnet

30-0301

X-Series Oil/Fuel Pressure Gauge 0 to 100psi / 0 to 7bar

Analog 1 -8 / AEMnet

30-0302

X-Series Oil/Transmission/Water Temperature Gauge 100 to 300 F / 40 to

150C

Analog 1 -8 / AEMnet

30-0305

X-Series EG T Gauge 0 to 1 800F / 0 to 1000C

Analog 1 -8 / AEMnet

30-0306

X-Series Boost Gauge -30 inHg to 35psi / -1 to 2.5bar

Analog 1 -8 / AEMnet

30-0307

X-Series Oil Pressure Ga uge 0 to 150psi / 0 to 10bar

Analog 1 -8 / AEMnet

30-0308

X-Series Boost Gauge -30 inHg to 60psi / -1 to 4bar

Analog 1 -8 / AEMnet

30-0309

X-Series Boost/Fuel Pressure Gauge 0 to 15psi SAE Only

Analog 1 -8 / AEMnet

30-0310

X-Series Inline Wideband UEG O AFR Controller (LSU4.9)

Analog 1 -8 / AEMnet

30-0313

X-Series GPS Speedometer G auge 0 to 160mph / 0 to 260kph

Analog 1 -8 / AEMnet

30-2203

Vehicle Dynamics Module

Analog 1 -8 / AEMnet

30-2340

4-Channel Wideband UEGO AFR Controller

Analog 1 -8 / AEMnet

30-49xx

Wideband Failsafe / Wideband Flex Fuel Failsafe

Analog 1 -8 / AEMnet

30-71xx

Infinity ECU (All firmwares)

AEMnet

30-xxxx

Series2 ECU / EM S-4

AEMnet

Mounting Drill Template

A drill template is provided to aid in determining mounting hole locations when mounting the AQ1 Data Logger. Before drilling any holes, make s ure the drill template is printed to the proper size. The two vertical lines on the drill template are spaced one inch apart when the drill t emplate is printed to the proper size. V erify the two vertical lines are one inch apart on the printed drill template. Due to variances in printers, the print siz e may need to be adjusted if the two vertical lines are not one inch apart.

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12 Month Limited Warranty

Adv anced Engine Management Inc. w arrants to the c onsumer that all A EM High Performance products w ill be f r ee f r om def ec ts in material and workmanship for a period of twelve (12) months from date of the original purchase. Products that fail within this 12-month warranty period will be repaired or replaced at AEM’s option, when determined by AEM that the product failed due to defects in material or workmanship. This warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the AEM part. In no event s hall this warranty ex c eed the or iginal purc has e pr ice of the A EM part nor s hall AEM be res ponsible f or spec ial, incidental or consequential damages or c os t incurr ed due to the failure of this produc t. Warr anty c laims to A EM must be transportation prepaid and accompanied with dated proof of purc hase. This w arranty applies only to the original purc haser of product and is non-transf erable. All implied w arranties shall be limited in duration to the said 12-month w arr anty period. Improper use or installation, accident, abuse, unauthorized repairs or alterations voids this warranty. A EM disc laims any liability f or c ons equential damages due to br each of any wr itten or implied w ar r anty on all products manufac tur ed by AEM. Warranty r eturns w ill only be accepted by A EM w hen ac c ompanied by a valid Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Product must be received by AEM within 30 days of the date the RMA is issued.

UEGO oxygen sensors are considered wear items and are not covered under warranty.

Please note that bef ore A EM c an iss ue an RMA f or any electronic product, it is f irs t neces sar y for the installer or end us er to c ontact the EMS tech line at 1-800-423-0046 to discus s the problem. Mos t issues can be res olved over the phone. Under no circumstances s hould a s ystem be returned or a RMA requested before the above process transpires.

AEM w ill not be responsible for electr onic products that are installed incorr ectly, installed in a non-approved application, misused, or tampered with.

Any AEM electronics product can be returned for repair if it is out of the warranty period. There is a minimum charge of $50.00 for inspection and diagnosis of AEM electr onic parts. Parts us ed in the repair of AEM electronic c omponents w ill be extr a. A EM w ill provide an estimate of r epairs and receive w ritten or electronic authorization before repairs are m a de to the product.

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Specifications

Dimensions

width

4.55 / 122

in / mm

length

4.8 / 116

in / mm

height

1.44 / 37

in / mm

mass

8 / 226

oz / g

Supp l y Voltage

min

VDC

max

VDC

Supp l y Current (13.8V)

nominal

150.0

Operating T emperature

min

-4 / -20

degF / degC

max (16V Supply)

185 / 85

degF / degC

AQ-1 DATA LOGGER

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AEM AQ-1 Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual