Pro II - System Operation

Racepak Pro II - System Operation

Recordina Data:
1) Shortly before starting the engine, turn the power switch on. The unit willbegin to
record data when the engine is started and the Racepak detects engine RPM.
2) The Racepak willcontinue to record data for the length of time specified in
system configuration(approx. 200 seconds) or until the power switch is turned off.
3) The data recorded is now ready to be downloaded to the data cartridge and then
upload to your pc. The data willremain available inside the Racepak for
approximately 24 hours or until"new data is recorded.
4) To record data withouthavingto start the engine, turn the Racepak powerswitch
on and wait 5 seconds. Pressand holdthe programswitchfor 3 seconds. This
will causethe Racepakto begin recordingregardlessof the engine RPM. Note:
The programswitch is locatedat the rear of the Racepakcomputernext to the
PRINTER/CARTRIDGE port.
Oownloadina Data to a PC:
IMPORTANT!! You must properly configure your PC and the Racepak OataLink
software before continuing with the steps below. This information is contained in Section
II of the Racepak OataLink manual.
1) Make sure the Racepak power switch is turned off.
2) Plug the data cartridge into the port marked PRINTER/CARTRIDGE located
at the rear of the Racepak computer.
3) Turn the Racepak power switch on.
4) The indicator light on the data cartridge will flash once and go out for several
seconds.
5) When the light begins to flash steadilv. turn the power switch off.
6) Take the data cartridge to your PC and plug it into the supplied cable.
7) Start the DataLink software and click on the green page icon located in the
upper left corner of the toolbar.
8) Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the data transfer.

For information on operating the OataLink software refer to the DataLink manual
provided with the software kit.
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PRO II ONLY
BATTERY CHARGING INFORMATION
Your RacePak PRO SERIES Computer is equipped with an internal NI-CAD battery. The
battery is charged with a battery charger, which operates on 110 VAC. The battery charger
connector trom the charger is plugged into the "CHARGER/SERIAL" port on the RacePak unit.
The red LED indicator on the battery charger is an indication that the battery charger is plugged
into 110 VAC, and the connection has been made to the internal RacePak battery. This indicates
that the battery is being charged. It is NOT an indicator of charge condition.
The battery is fully charged when the top of the RacePak unit starts to get warm to the touch.
Every time you upload a Run check the channel "INT BAT VOLT". If this value is below 9.15
volts, it is time to charge the battery. Fully charged the value will be 10 volts. It will take about
2 hours to recharge the battery when the low battery voltage is indicated. If the time between
runs does not allow a full recharge, 10 minutes of charging will usually be sufficient for proper
operation of the RacePak.
NI-CADS will last the longest if they are not overcharged (overheated). That is why during
charging you will need to often check the top of the RacePak unit. The battery is mounted
resting up against the top of the case.
Battery voltage on NI-CADS is not an indicator of total battery charge. This is why you need to
charge only until the battery starts to heat up. The output voltage is very flat trom full charge to
near full discharge.

SOME FACTS ON NI-CAD BATTERIES

NI-CAD Batteries MUST NOT be overcharged!!!

Avoid charging the battery when it doesn't need it. Allow it to deep cycle.

If the battery has been completely discharged, it may take 6 hours to fully recharge.

NI-CADS will self-discharge over a period of time. For example, if the unit has been sitting
for 5 weeks, the state of battery charge is probably very low and will need to be charged.