This section will provide details concerning the design of the data logger, sensors and sensor packages.

DATA LOGGER

Forget the idea that a data system is a “big bundle of wires in my racecar”. Racepak has solved this problem by separating the incoming sensor data into four individual connectors on the data logger. By doing this, customers typically will have only three cables in the interior of the vehicle, transmitting the data from up to 71 sensors to the data logger! The number of sensors sharing each cable depends on the type of sensor.

RPM 1-4 Connector: This connector allows up to four RPM inputs. The G2X Pro comes equipped with a power, ground and engine RPM harness that is connected to this port. Engine RPM is pre-set in the hardware, eliminating the need for additional software setup. In addition, up to 4 wheel speed sensors can share the RPM 1-4 cable.

Analog 1-4 Connector: This connector receives the data from two front shock sensors and two front ride height sensors. One cable routes the data from a front firewall mounted 4 into 1 bulkhead connector to this port. The software is pre-set to recognize the four front sensors. Connect the sensors, calibrate if necessary and you are ready to go.

Analog 5-8 Connector: This connector receives the data from two rear shock sensors and two rear ride height sensors. One cable routes the data from a rear firewall mounted 4 into 1 bulkhead connector to this port. The software is pre-set to recognize the four rear sensors. Connect the sensors, calibrate if necessary and you are ready to go.

V-Net Connector: Think power strip. Much like the power strip in your shop can operate a drill, grinder and saw from a single power cable, the Vnet connector receives the data from up to 59 sensors! These sensors can be mounted in any location in the vehicle and connected in any order on the main Vnet cable. A “T’ V-Net cable is connected to the V-Net port. One V-Net cable exits the “T” cable and is routed to the front of the vehicle, connecting to any forward mounted sensors, while a second V-Net cable exits the “T” connector and routes to the rear of the vehicle to connect to any rear mounted sensors. It’s that simple.

GPS ANT Connector: Mount the magnetic base antenna (or Velcro) on the roof or dash of the vehicle and connect the cable here. This 1 minute installation step has just eliminated mounting a wheel speed sensor and cables along with a beacon receiver and cables. In addition, you no longer have to have a trackside beacon transmitter. Track mapping, speed, lap and segment time data is now available!