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CO-PILOT 2 - OVERVIEW

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The Co Pilot 2 is a "smart" and programmable display system designed to process data into useful information and answers, showing the driver WHAT she/he needs to see WHEN he needs to see it. The Co Pilot 2+  has all the features of the standard display PLUS 8 MB of data logging capability! And, GPS = NO BEACON!!

The Co Pilot 2 receives its data from the SSI via serial data stream. The Co Pilot 2+  Displays with the logging option receives its data only from the SSI.

CDS Link, the configuration software for programming the Co Pilot, is included.

The Co Pilot 2 and 2+  are available in several standard package configurations.

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CP2 Features

THE CDS CO PILOT 2 is a "smart" and programmable display system designed to process data into useful information and answers, showing the driver WHAT he needs to see WHEN he needs to see it. The " + " option adds 8 megabytes of data logging for a complete instrumentation system in a small, attractive package.

CO PILOT 2 FEATURES:

COMPACT MAIN UNIT

  • Mounts on dash or to steering wheel.
  • Billet aluminum, waterproof construction.
  • LED lights are extremely bright daylight readable with user-adjustable brightness for any lighting condition
  • All features easily configurable using our CDS Link software. Software updates are free and provided on our web site.

WARNING AND ALARM SYSTEM

  • 2 warning and 1 large alarm light.
  • Alarms are individually customizable and can cause any of the selected lights to flash or be “on”.
  • “Bumping”, clearing, and disabling of alarms are individually customizable.
  • Separate alarm icon the LCD display

PROGRAMMABLE SHIFT LIGHT

  • Each light individually programmable.
  • Includes “lugging” and over-rev lights.
  • Automatically switches range when warming up engine.
  • Lights can be set to flash at the selected shift point.

LCD DISPLAY

  • High contrast, wide temperature range industrial quality LCD with large, easy to read LCD digits. Completely configurable with up to 7 “layers” or pages. You chose what you want to display. Use as few or as many pages as you like.
  • Live readings, alarms, latched readings (such as min or max speed), laps to go, time to go, lap time, gear, etc.
  • Performance monitor with predicted lap, time difference, and the CDS Exclusive Recent Time Difference and more.

Why CP2 is a better choice

Data Logging Capability

  • The Co Pilot 2+ has its own data logging capability, enabling it to function as a display AND logger. All Co-Pilot 2 units are upgradeable to logging capability.

The Best "Performance Monitor"

  • A Performance Monitor which shows the driver the Predicted Lap Time and Time Gain or Loss is the only data acquisition product that can help you go faster in the session you are driving "right now".

  • All other data acquisition products will only help you in the "next" session (after you view and analyze the logged data).

  • Our performance monitor software enables you to show the information in a way that is meaningful to you.

"Built-In" Intelligence

  • The Co-Pilot 2 has built in intelligence to show you the information you need to see, when you need to see it.

  • It runs in 3 main Modes, (Warmup, Run, and Review) and automatically switches from mode to mode. In Review mode The Co-Pilot 2 displays lap time and telltale reports.

  • Unlike other Dashes that display lots of different numbers and messages at once, the Co-Pilot 2 deliberately limits how many different items are displayed at once, yet if something important happens that the driver should know about, the Co-Pilot 2 automatically switches screens to show that information. This is proven to be less distracting and easier to understand.

  • Some dashes use 2, 3, 4 and even 6 buttons to operate them. The Co Pilot 2 uses 1. The difference is the Co Pilot 2's button does different things depending on the situation. Again, built-in intelligence.

Extreme Flexibility

Many of the Co-Pilot 2's features are completely controllable by the user. A few examples are:

  • Complete control of each individual shift light, different settings in warmup and Run modes.

  • Complete control of alarms and their actions, and how they are displayed, including the ability to "bump alarms, set the amount by which a alarm point is "bumped", and even how many times it can be bumped.

  • Alarms can be defined differently in each mode. A typical example is to have a LOW alarm for Oil Temperature in warmup mode and a HIGH Alarm for it in Run mode.

  • Complete control of the text labels used in messages and on the LCD screen.

  • Up to 7 "layers" or pages on the LCD screen (use as few or as many as you like).

Upgradeable

Most other systems in this price range are extremely limited when it comes to channel upgrades, limiting you to 8 or at the most 12 sensors.

  • The Co-Pilot 2+ can display AND log up to 37 inputs, giving you the option to add just about any sensors, such as wide band air fuels, EGT's, tire temperatures, load cells etc.

Simple, Obvious Setup Software

  • Easy to use Co-Pilot Link Windows software for configuring and managing your Co-Pilot 2.

Quality Design and Construction

  • Completely waterproof, billet aluminum case.

  • Plug & Play harness with waterproof connectors installed. No wiring required.

  • Most Dashes require that you mount them on rubber shock mounts. The Co-Pilot 2 mounts via 2 #10-32 female threads on the back and DOES NOT require rubber mounts because the electronics are internally shock mounted.

The "Right" Size

  • The compact size enables mounting on the inside of the even the smallest steering wheels.

  • The case is small but the LCD numbers and characters are large and easy to read.

Connectivity

  • Operates as a stand-alone dash or can connect to the Commander II Data Logger if existing.

  • Fully compatible with complete CDS Product Line, connects via the CDS TrackNet serial network.

Items Displayed by all Co Pilots:

  • Readings from any connected sensors
  • Alarms and telltales based on any connected sensors
  • Elapsed time in session
  • Time remaining in session
  • Laps to go
  • Laps remaining
  • Time into the lap
  • Gear position (calculated or from sensor)
  • Last Lap time
  • Best Lap Time
  • Predicted Lap Time
  • Time Difference (total + or - for lap so far)
  • Recent Time Difference (+ or - for most recent section)
  • Baseline Lap Time

The Co Pilot Performance Monitor

The only “Driver Performance Monitor” that shows your
performance in the most recent track segment
with ONLY 1 GLANCE

Have you ever come off of a corner or gone through a segment of track and said to yourself “that felt real fast”? Conventional performance monitors can not measure or confirm the improvement you just made unless you looked at the gauge and memorized the reading before you entered that segment.

With Co Pilot 2 RTD technology you simply LOOK ONCE, AT ANY POINT ON THE TRACK, and it shows you how you did in the most recent segment. The only “Driver Performance Monitor” that shows your performance in the most recent track segment with ONLY 1 GLANCE.

HERE’S AN EXAMPLE:

  • Lets say you are driving at Mid Ohio and just went through the turn shown in red on the map:

  • When you glance at the Co Pilot 2 as you pass point “C” the Performance Monitor can show you the time gain or loss for the entire lap so far (point A to C) AND can show the time gain or loss for just the part of the track shown in red (point B to C). This time gain or loss for point B to C is what we call the Recent Time Difference (RTD).

  • The portion of track included in the Recent Time Difference is called the Performance Window (shown in red). Its “length” is adjustable by the user. The Performance Window “follows” you around the track as you drive, so that the Recent Time Difference always shows your performance in the most recent section of track.

OTHER FEATURES

  • The Performance Monitor also calculates and displays Predicted Lap Time for the current lap and overall Time Difference which is the time gained or lost for the entire lap so far.

  • All of the performance monitor parameters measure the difference between the current lap you are driving and the Baseline Lap. Baseline laps can be uploaded to and downloaded from the Co Pilot 2, can be saved for future use, and can be shared among teammates and friends.

  • Here is a typical screen set up to show the Baseline Lap and Predicted Lap.
     

Data Logging (+ option only)

  • 8 Megabytes of data logging memory

  • Sample rate adjustable, total sampling frequency of 3500 Hz.

  • Up to 37 channels of data can be logged.

  • High speed USB download

  • Easy, interactive calibration and zeroing of sensors.

  • Virtually any sensors from the CDS Hardware Technical Guide can be connected.

  • Data downloads into the industry leading CDS Track Master 2000 Software.

  • Notebook has provision for entry of Notes, Gearing, Suspension Geometry, Constants, and Scaling Properties. All this information feeds into the preprogrammed intelligence in Track Master 2000.

 

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Other Accessories

Satellite Displays
  • Up to 4 Satellite Displays can be connected to the Co Pilot 2 via the satellite connector on the main harness.
  • Available in Single, Dual Horizontal, and Dual Vertical configurations.
  • Billet aluminum and completely waterproof
  • Can be mounted remotely from Co Pilot 2. For example, the Co Pilot 2 can be steering wheel mounted and the Satellite Display(s) can be fixed mounted to the dash.
  • Can display any signal including pressures, temperatures, lap time, speed, lap number, etc.
  • Can flash if the displayed signal is in an alarm condition. Can display “- - - -” if the displayed signal is within its normal range (not alarmed).
 
In-Helmet “Heads Up” lights

  • Shift Light and Warning Light on flexible material
  • Can be taped to helmet visor or installed inside helmet
  • All lights are individually programmable independent of the main shift and alarm lights
  • Quick-disconnect miniature connector
 
Steering Wheel Mounting
  • Mounting a Co Pilot 2 to steering wheel requires a either a Steering Wheel Coil Cord or a “Wire Free Quick Disconnect” (see below)
 

 

Remote Alarm Lights

  • Super Bright remote LED lights can be mounted anywhere.
     

  • Available in 5 or 10 mm diameter, Up to 2 remote warning and alarm lights can be connected. Both remote lights are individually programmable

Modular “Plug & Play” Wiring

  • All wiring has waterproof connectors installed for easy and reliable connection of your Co Pilot 2 System
     

  • Custom tailored harnesses are available for specific vehicles.

USB Upload and Download
  • All communication between the PC and the Co Pilot 2 is via the Co Pilot’s high speed USB connection.
     
  • Uploading & Downloading of setups and baseline laps is nearly instantaneous with plug & play USB connection.

  • Tiny waterproof plug for USB is located on the bottom of the Co Pilot 2, and can be plugged in “blind”
 
"Wire Free" Quick Disconnect Option
Steering Wheel quick release with built-in connector eliminates coil cord in wheel mount applications

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Serial Sensor Interface

The SSI is used to connect sensors directly to the Co Pilot 2 in Stand Alone Display Systems. It can also be used to connect sensors directly to a PC for display and recording of data using Command View software. It includes an interface for connecting popular engine management systems to the co pilot.

*Features<------------------------>ECU Interface*

 Features

Size: 4” x 3” x 1”

Power: 11 to 18 volts, 50 milliamps

Environmental: Completely waterproof, including connectors

Flash programmable and field upgradeable

INPUTS:

8 - 12 bit analog channels

3 high resolution RPM channels

Lap Time and Split Time Inputs

1 ECU serial channel input (up to 38 ECU channels can be read)

OUTPUT:

RS 232 data stream, baud rate adjustable from 9600 to 115,200

ECU Interface

The ECU interface enables the SSI to capture and read data from the serial data stream of engine management systems or ECU's. Several of the popular management systems are currently supported, with more to come.

Below is a table showing which parameters can be read from the different systems.

Parameters

ECU Interface

Zetec F2000

Toyota Atlantic

Enterprises F. SCCA or Sports Racer

Engine RPM

Y

Y

Y

Oil Temp

Y

Y

  

Oil Pressure

Y

Y

Y

Water Temp

Y

Y

Y

Voltage

Y

Y

  

Throttle

Y

Y

Y

Fuel Pressure

Y

Y

  

Gear Position

  

Y

  

Lambda

  

Y

  

NOTE: Interface to other engine management systems including Motec, Bosch, DTA, and Electromotive available on special order. Call for details.

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Packages, Pricing and Ordering

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Features:

CP 500G

CP1000G

CP2000G

CP2500G

 CP3000G
Channels 8 analog, 3 RPM, up to 14 ECU channels, Expandable

16 Analog,

3 RPM,  14 ECU, Expandable
Memory

Logging of lap times and tell tales, Expandable

8 MB. Up to 8 sessions totaling 4 hours1 or more of logged data

can be stored in the Co Pilot 2 at typical logging rates.
Engine RPM Y Y Y Y Y

Wheel Speed & Gear Position

Y

 Y Y

Y

 Y

Lap Time 2

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Predictive Lap Performance Monitor

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Lateral G & Mapping

 

Y (Accelerometer built-in to SSI )

Long G (Braking & Acceleration)

 

Y (Calculated)

Y (Accelerometer built-in to SSI )

Steering

   

Y

Y

 Y

Throttle

    

Y

Y

 Y

Battery Voltage
(No cost option)

 Y Y

Y

From ECU only

 Y

Oil& Water temps,
Oil pressure

 Y Y Y From ECU only Y

4 Suspension /
Shock travel

       Y Y

ECU Interface 3

Y Y Y Y Y

Track Master Software Version

none

Std

Std

Pro Includes
Chassis Animation

Price

 $2,390 $2,790 $3,290 $5,090 $5,990
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Included in Package:

 System packages include all hardware, software, sensors including GPS receiver, AND standard "plug and play" wiring harness with all waterproof connectors installed, plus free software updates via our web site.

 

Options, Upgrades and Retrofits
Add INFORMER to any Co Pilot 2 package.

$ 1095
Add optional sensors to INFORMER package.

see sensor list
  1. Recording time based on typical configuration. Samples rates are user-adjustable.
  2. Encoded photo receiver included in CP 300. Beacon is sold separately. Many cars can use the same beacon.

  3. ECU Interface Details:

ECU  

Channels Included
Pectel Zetec F2000   RPM, Throttle, Oil Temperature, Water Temperature,
Oil Pressure, Fuel Pressure, Battery Voltage
Pectel Atlantic   RPM, Throttle, Oil Temperature, Water temperature,
Oil Pressure, Fuel Pressure, Battery Voltage, Lambda, Gear
MBE   RPM, Throttle, Water Temperature, Oil Pressure
Motec   RPM, Throttle, Oil Temperature, Water Temperature,
Oil Pressure, Fuel Pressure, Manifold Pressure, Battery Voltage,
Lambda 1&2, Gear, Speed, Fuel Used, Advance

For DTA, Autronic, Electromotive and others, call for details

*ALL PACKAGES ARE UPGRADABLE TO ANY LEVEL

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