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MyChron ExpansionUSER GUIDE
AiM TECH Srl.Via Cavalcanti, 8 20063 Cernusco S/N (MI)ItaliaTel. (+39) 02.9290571
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MyChron5 and MyChronExpansion
This user manual explains how to use AiMMyChron Expansion with your MyChron5.
Firmware release from 1.24.14 or higher.
INTRODUCTION MYCHRON EXPANSION
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MyChron Expansion analog inputs
MyChron Expansion has 4 inputs, that can be connected tothese sensors:
n Channel 1 and 2 can also be connected to a digital speed sensor.
Each enabled channel is recorded at 20 Hz.
After having connected a MyChron Expansion you need toconfigure MyChron5 in order to manage the sensors.
The steps to follow are:
n choose the sensor connected to each channel
n if necessary, configure the sensor, setting the proper parameters
n if necessary, calibrate the sensors
n configure the display custom page(s) where the informationcoming from the sensors will be shown.
ANALOG INPUTS MYCHRON EXPANSION
n Throttle potentiometern Brake potentiometern Water temperature thermo resistance
n Speed sensorsn Steering angle potentiometersn Generic 0-100% sensorsn Brake pressure sensorsn Gas valve (AiM power valve)n Wheel temperature sensorsn Generic 0-5V sensors
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MyChron configuration
• Connect AiM MyChron Expansion to your MyChron5• Press "MENU" –> "Config Params"
• Press "ENTER"
• in "Config Params" page press "Expansion Setup" icon.
CONFIGURATION MYCHRON EXPANSION
Pressing "ENTER" you reach this page.
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Press "ENTER" to set each channel function (i.e. speed)
Then you need to select the sensor type and other parame-ters possibly required.
When all channels have been set you are prompted to"Channels Setup" page, that now shows all the sensors youset.
CONFIGURATION MYCHRON EXPANSION
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Selecting a sensor that needs to be calibrated "CALIB" pushbutton appears.
Push it, follow the instructions prompted on MyChron5 display and press "SAVE".
Press “Exit” twice to return to the new page with "Config Params" icon selected.
Display Setup
Once MyChron Expansion channels are set you can alsoshow them on MyChron5 custom pages.In "Config Params" page scroll until "Display setup" icon andpress “Enter.”
DISPLAY SETUP MYCHRON EXPANSION
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n Select the Custom page where to show MyChron Expansionchannels (i.e. Custom 1).
n Enable the pagen Press "CONFIG"
Display Setup
Entering the Custom page you see RPM Bar graph on topand four fields set as None:
DISPLAY SETUP MYCHRON EXPANSION
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n Three fields can be set only as measure fieldn Place the function you want to show in the field you prefer
n The fourth field – bottom right – can be set either as laptime or as measure field. Lap time options are shown top ofthe list – see below
nOnce all fields set press "EXIT"
Network Information
To know the firmware version of your MyChron Expansiongo to "Config Params" page and press "System Info":
NETWORK INFORMATION MYCHRON EXPANSION
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In "System Info" page:
n Select "NetInfo" option as here belown Press "ENTER"
Network Information
Network information page shows all expansions connectedto your gauge as well as their serial number and firmwareversion.
NETWORK INFORMATION MYCHRON EXPANSION
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Technical specifications
Sampling frequencyDimensionsWeightWaterproof
10Hz127x24x33 mm194gIP65
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS MYCHRON EXPANSION
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