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Informer data on Video
THE CDS INFORMER transforms any in-car video recording system into a full blown data acquisition system by overlaying performance data onto the in-car video. The Informer processes raw data into useful information and answers, including the Predicted Lap Time, the Time Difference, and Recent Time Difference.
INFORMER BENEFITS:
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Compatible with virtually all race car video systems
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Turns any in-car video into a data logging system
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See your time gain or loss as you drive each corner.
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See the time gain or loss for every action you take, such as changing shift points, driving a different line, etc.
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Know which lap you are on and the lap time as you watch your video tape.
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Upgradeable to add a Co Pilot 2 in car display and computer data logging.
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Compatible with the complete line of CDS systems including the
Commander II and Co Pilot 2 -
PC Programmable (to reconfigure data overlay layout.)
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Displays Lap Time and Tell-Tale reports at the end of each session
INFORMER Performance Monitor and the
CDS Recent Time Difference (RTD)
Let’s say you are driving at Mid Ohio and just went through the turn shown in red on the map:
When you pass point “C”, the INFORMER screen shows you the time gain or loss (Time Difference or TD) for the entire lap so far (point A to C) AND shows 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:
Serial Sensor Interface
The INFORMER Performance Monitor also calculates and displays Predicted Lap Time.
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 INFORMER, can be saved for future use, and can be shared among friends.
The SSI is used to connect sensors directly to the Informer 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.
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
The ECU interface enables the Commander II or 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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Features: |
INFORMER Stand-Alone Packages |
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| IN 600G | ||
| ECU Interface | None | |
| Engine RPM | Y | Y |
| Speed, Lap Time, & Performance Monitor | Y | Y |
| Battery Voltage | Y | Y |
| Gear Position | Y | Y |
| Oil Temp |
Optional Sensor |
Y |
| Oil Pressure |
Optional Sensor |
Y |
| Water Temp |
Optional Sensor |
Y |
| Throttle |
Optional Sensor |
Y |
| Brake |
Optional Sensor |
Y |
| Lateral G |
Optional Sensor |
Optional Sensor |
| Fuel Pressure |
Optional Sensor |
Optional Sensor |
| Unused Channels |
8 |
3 |
| Base Price | $ 2790 | |
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Note: Video camera and Recorder not included in package pricing |
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Options, Upgrades and Retrofits |
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| Add Co Pilot 2 to any INFORMER package. | |
| Add optional sensors to INFORMER package. | |
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