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MoTeC ADR User Manual

ADR
- Configuration and Functionality
USER MANUAL
ADR Functionality User Manual Installation
Contents
Dimensions ............................................................................................................................................................... 3
Connection to the ADR .............................................................................................................................................. 4
Password Support ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Device Configuration ................................................................................................................................................. 5
Device Configuration Buttons ................................................................................................................................ 6
General Tab .......................................................................................................................................................... 6
Events Tab ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
Communications Tab ............................................................................................................................................. 8
LEDs Tab ............................................................................................................................................................... 9
Download Logged Events ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Regenerate Logged Events from the Image File....................................................................................................... 11
Erase logged events ................................................................................................................................................ 11
LEDs ........................................................................................................................................................................ 12
Orientation .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
Event Triggering ...................................................................................................................................................... 14
Event Triggering Methods ................................................................................................................................... 14
Event Logging .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
GPS and Timekeeping .............................................................................................................................................. 17
Power ...................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Supercapacitor Charging ..................................................................................................................................... 18
Power Loss Handling ........................................................................................................................................... 18
USB Power ......................................................................................................................................................... 18
External 5V Power Supply ................................................................................................................................... 18
CAN Bus .................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Transmit Messaging ............................................................................................................................................ 19
Receive Messaging ............................................................................................................................................. 20
Importing Events into MoTeC I2 Pro ......................................................................................................................... 22
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Communications ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
Connectors .............................................................................................................................................................. 23
Physical construction and dimensions ..................................................................................................................... 23
Power ...................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Operational .............................................................................................................................................................. 23
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Installation

Mounting to a suitable surface is critical for reliable ADR operation and useful accident data. Install in accordance with the following notes.
Note: The ADR must be mounted with each side parallel to one of the 3 primary axes of the vehicle. There are 24 possible mounting orientations. See the Orientation section on page 13 for more detail.
• It is recommended that the ADR is securely mounted on a rigid structural member, close to the driver’s seat.
Avoid mounting to sheet metal bodywork or other vibrating surfaces.
• The mounting location should allow the LEDs to be easily seen by the race crew, officials and emergency
personnel.

Dimensions

Figure 1 – Dimensions and mounting
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ADR Functionality User Manual Configuration

Configuration

The ADR Manager application is used to configure the ADR, upgrade the firmware, and carry out event management activities such as downloading and erasing data.

Connection to the ADR

ADR Manager connects to a powered ADR unit over the CAN bus. The connection can be made through a MoTeC UTC (USB to CAN), or through a MoTeC Ethernet connected logger or ECU wired on the same CAN bus as an ADR.
MoTeC Ethernet devices include ACL, ADL3, CDL3, SDL3, C185, C125 and M1 ECUs.
Note: To allow a connection through a MoTeC Ethernet device, the UTC connection setting accessed via the Tools > Options menu must be disabled.
If the ADR being connected has a password set, the password prompt is displayed. The correct password must be entered before any other operations can be performed.
When an ADR is connected, a summary of the logged events is listed as shown in figure 2. The connection status and ADR serial number are shown in the ADR Manager Status bar.
Connection status
Figure 2 – Example ADR Manager window on connection to an ADR
Serial number
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Password Support

An ADR unit can be password protected to prevent unauthorised access to all ADR features (configuration, upgrading and event management).
Note: A password can only be set on an ADR that does not have an existing password. If you want to change a password, first clear it and then set a new password.
To set a password:
1. Select Device > Set Password menu option.
2. Enter the new password as directed.
To clear a password:
1. Select Device > Clear Password menu option.

Device Configuration

To configure the ADR:
1. Select the Device > Edit Configuration menu option.
Initially the Device Configuration window displays the configuration retrieved from the connected ADR. The configuration may then be edited or loaded from disk.
Figure 3 – Example Device Configuration window
Note: Viewing, editing, saving or loading a configuration from disk is all performed via the Device Configuration window.
2. Use the information that follows to perform the required configuration activities.
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Device Configuration Buttons

The Load, Save, Send and Close buttons are used to perform the following functions:
Load Load an existing configuration to the ADR Manager from disk.
Save Save the current configuration in the ADR Manager. This does not apply the configuration to the
ADR.
Send Apply the configuration to the ADR. The ADR configuration remains unchanged until another
configuration is sent.
Close Closes the Device Configuration window.

General Tab

See Figure 3, the function of the parameters on the General tab is as follows.
Identity/Name Optional name for the ADR.
Mounting Orientation The orientation of the installed ADR must be specified. This allows the
accelerometer readings to be correctly aligned to the vehicle. See the Orientation section on page 13 for more detail.
Supercapacitor Recharge/Recharge Rate
The rate determines how fast the super capacitor is charged. The maximum rate (100%) is recommended for most applications. The higher the charge rate, the quicker the supercapacitor reaches full charge. See the Power section on page 18 for more detail.
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Events Tab

Figure 4 – Device Configuration – Example Event Tab
The functions of the parameters on the Events tab are as follows.
Important: Before selecting triggering methods and thresholds it is important to have a good understanding of event triggering. Read Event Triggering on page 14 before configuring triggering.
Trigger Method Determines how the three axes of acceleration are used in triggering.
Event trigger level Threshold for triggering event logging.
Severe event trigger level Threshold for treating a logged event as a severe event.
Trigger low pass filter Sets the level of filtering applied to the accelerometer output before used in
event triggering.
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