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LogWorks 3 User Manual

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 10 - LogWorks plug-in types: 1. Acquisition Plug-ins This plug-in type provides real-time engine data from another type

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 100 -To delete a range of values, select them by clicking on the upper left corner of the range and dragging to the lower

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 101 - 9.7 Exchanging chart data with other programs There are several ways in which chart data can be interchanged betw

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 102 - View->Overlay view Off An overlay view looks like this: The overlaid sub-char

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 103 -9.9 Viewing a sub-chart as 3D-graph Select: View->View as graph or use the graph button in the toolbar.

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 104 - The 3D surface represents the content data of the currently selected sub-chart. The x and y axis are the indepe

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 105 - The surface is constructed according to the following rules. If a data point has 2 or more neighbors (incl. diagon

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 106 - 9.9.1 Manipulating the graph view The graph is basically a 3D surface representing the dependency of the content

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 107 - 9.9.3 Overlays on 3D graphs Just as you can in the table view of the charts, y

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 108 - 9.10 Calculations with charts You can use the Math calculator built into LogWorks with charts as well. It is the

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 109 -If for example your EFI is set by injector timing, just multiply the timing setting by the suggested number. This

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 11 - 2 Logging engine data 2.1 Data logging 101 Data logging is basically the recording of engine data. Engine data

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 110 -Acceleration runs in low gears are not ideal for calculating the load points. The same problem as in inertial dynos

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 111 -10 Math Trace Calculator In the left window pane of the calculator you enter your calculations. The right

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 112 - 10.1 Calculator basics You can write formulas how ever you want to create new channels from existing data or calc

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 113 - 10.2 Asking for user data Example 2: Calculate Force (in lb force) from car mass (lb) and acceleration (in g) ?

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 114 -? Enter vehicle weight in lb = m ? Enter acceleration in g = a F = m * a ? Enter tire diameter in inches = dia

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 115 - r = dia/(2*12) #calculate radius in feet ? Enter final drive ratio = finaldrive ? Enter gear ratio = gear_ratio ?

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 116 - 10.5 Calculating new LogWorks channels The restrictions on variable names also apply to channel names used in the

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 117 - To limit the min and max bounds select the areas in each session you are interested in calculating. When areas are

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 118 -To distinguish between creating bit channels and value channels, use MB instead of MC. MB stands for make bit chann

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 119 -10.6 Dealing with units Sometimes a channel used for a calculation is in a different unit as required for the cal

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 12 - The engine state is ultimately controlled by the driver’s right foot. The fastest external muscle in humans is the

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 120 -10.7 Formula Calculator Functions Rules: • If a function uses multiple arguments, like floor(x;10), the arguments

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 121 -min Returns the smallest of a set of variables as in min(a;b;c;d) ln Calculates the natural logarithm (base e) of

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 122 - 10.8 Chart Calculator The chart calculator usage is exactly the same as for the Math Trace Calculator. With the f

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 123 -Example 2: Calculating a horsepower sub-chart from a chart containing torque: For this example the chart_average vi

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 124 - 11 LogWorks Libraries LogWorks has multiple libraries. These libraries are used to store frequently used searches

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 125 - With the uppermost field, you can select or edit the category the calculation belongs to. In th

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 126 -11.2 LogWorks built-in Trace calculations These are the calculations built into LogWorks for calculating new chann

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 127 -and acts against the acceleration force, it must be accounted for. The frontal area and Cd value for many cars can b

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 128 - 11.3 LogWorks built-in chart calculations These are the calculations built into LogWorks for calculating with cha

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 129 - 11.4.3 Description comment Format: ##[ Multiple lines of comment text ##] This comment is optional and, if used

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 13 - 2.1.3 Logging resolution Logging most channels involves interpreting voltages. Typically for most of today’s senso

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 130 - 12 LogWorks Plug-ins

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 131 -13 How LogWorks unit conversions work To automatically convert units, LogWorks uses a special library file named Co

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 132 -omitted, absolute pressure is assumed. Sometimes also a ‘vacc’ is added instead of a ‘g’ to denote a vacuum measurem

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 133 -Here’s the complete pressure unit family as stored in the Conversions.txt file: PSI > kPa = ou * 6.8947573 PS

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 134 -14 Tips & Tricks for using LogWorks The included log file example Autobahn.log shows a good example of using

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 135 - What is immediately noticeable is that the AFRs of session 3 are higher than those of session 1 in the area below

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 136 -This can be even better analyzed when using the Math Trace Calculator Library and the X-Y Plot function.For this exa

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 137 - This shows maximum torque is reached at 5000 RPM and 13.33 AFR. Here’s the same chart as a 3D surface: One ca

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 138 -15 Interfacing with various sensors 15.1 Electronic parts basics 15.1.1 Diodes Diodes let current pass in one

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 139 -Color Ring1,2 value Ring 3 zero’s Color Ring1,2 value Ring 3 zeros Black 0 none green 5 00 000 Brown 1 0

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 14 - 2.2 Sensors and the Modular Tuning System The Innovate modular tuning system (MTS) consists of various devices to

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 140 -15.2 Using external MAP sensors Many people use GM or other brand MAP sensors. These sensors output a linear 0..5

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 141 -kPa = atmospheric pressure (in millibar) * 0.1 - measured pressure (mmHg or Torr) * 7.5 15.3 Measuring voltages

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 142 -15.4 Using Thermocouples Thermocouples are nothing but two wires of different materials joined together at one en

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 143 -15.5 Measuring duty cycle of peak-hold injectors Peak-Hold injectors are also called low impedance injectors. The

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 144 - 15.7 And finally, a weird one Very often one can see small front-wheel-drive cars on the road with huge wings mo

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 145 - The low-pass filter created by the 12 kOhm resistor and 1000 uF capacitor will filter out most ‘noise’ coming fr

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 15 - The MTS components convert the sensor data to a digital number between 0 and 1023 or a total of 1024 steps incl. 0.

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 16 - injectors, ignition system or alternator. Any (changing) current flowing through a conductor creates a changing magn

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 17 - 2.4 The Innovate Log-Chain concept LogWorks 3.0 has the capability to log, display and analyze up to 96 engine pa

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 18 - Commands for individual devices are sent ‘upstream’. A device (incl. a computer or an XD-1) can send commands to the

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 19 - The Range in the channel configuration ALWAYS has to match the range to which the original quantity was digitized.

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 2 - 1 Overview ...

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 20 - LogWorks will maintain the channel configuration for each device, IF THE DEVICE IS GIVEN A UNIQUE NAME WITH LM PRO

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 21 - 2.6 Logs and Sessions Different from other data logging products, LogWorks organizes the acquired data in logs and

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 22 - The .log file format is native to LogWorks. It stores the original data in a very compact format and also stores add

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 23 - 2.7.3 LWSettings Folder This folder is the default location for LogWorks Settings like Input Descriptions, Profil

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 24 - 3 Starting up LogWorks Connect OUT port of the last device in the Log-Chain to a free serial port on your comput

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 25 - 3.1 The LogWorks 3 Dashboard Note: The actual look of the window background and gauges depends on the selected

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 26 - 3.1.1 Changing the preferences for units This menu allows you to set your preferences for unit calculations an

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 27 - 4 Channel Setup and Configuration Channel configurations from the LogWorks Main Dashboard will be stored in the c

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 28 - The main page of this dialog box shows the current Log-Chain as detected by LogWorks 3. Click on the device whose

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 29 - The dialog box contains multiple fields. For bit channels, only field 1 and possibly field 3 and 4 are shown. Fie

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 3 - 5.8 Full Screen Mode ...

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 30 - Field 2. Click on this field to change the trace color for this channel. See chapter 4.3 on details of manipulating

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 31 - TPS Example: To calibrate a TPS sensor, connect the sensor to for example an LMA-2 or LMA-3, switch the ignition on

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 32 - 4.1 Custom Input Lookup Tables Many sensors used in cars have a non-linear response curve. This means that their

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 33 - measurement sensor. This should NOT be used with devices with differential inputs like LMA-3, SSI-4 and/or DL-32. Th

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 34 - An example of a wrong table: 00.511.522.53-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 Note that 2.1 V could either mean 0 PSI or 15 PSI.

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 35 - Of the three measurement points, the easiest to get is the middle point. Just leave the sensor in a warm room (Room

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 36 - Schematic case A. 1. Disconnect the sensor from the ECU and measure the voltage between ground and the sensor pin

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 37 - Specify if you want enter the temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius. Also, specify if the resistances used are in

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 38 - 4.3 Changing Channel Trace Colors Each value channel has assigned to it a specific color. This makes it easy to id

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 39 - This allows you to store the current input description in a file in the LW Settings Folder. By default input descrip

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 4 - 8.3.2 Line Plot ...

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 40 - 5 LogWorks Gauges LogWorks uses gauges similar to what you find on a cars dash to indicate the current value and

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 41 - 9. Min-Max indicators. These show the min/max needle position since the gauge was last reset. 5.2 LogWorks gauge

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 42 - 5.2.2 Vector gauge A Vector gauge is used to show two channels with the same unit that together form a “vector”. A

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 43 - You can drag the gauge anywhere in the window. You can change its size by dragging one of the rectangular corner “h

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 44 - The current gauge type is highlighted. Use the scroll bar to show more gauge types. The channel drop-down shows t

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 45 - 5.4 Skins and colors A Skin is a set of definitions how gauges are to appear. The appearance applies to all gauges

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 46 - 5.4.1 Backgrounds A background is the image on which the gauges are drawn. It can be either a solid color (select

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 47 - 5.5 Changing gauge sizes and position Gauges can be easily repositioned by dragging a gauge. 5.5.1 Changing gau

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 48 - 5.6 Resetting and displaying Min/Max Value of a gauge 5.6.1 Resetting Min/Max hold The current Min-Max recording

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 49 - It shows the currently stored sets. Enter a new set or template name and click save. To rename a set, select it in

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 5 - 11.1.1 Basic usage ...

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 50 - 6 Using the LogWorks Main Dashboard Aside from manipulating and displaying gauges and configuring channels the Ma

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 51 - To stop recording select in the LOG WINDOW (not the main dashboard) that was opened when starting the realtime log

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 52 - Trigger Start Condition Setup In the Log Trigger Start field you enter the session start condition. In th

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 53 - In the post-record field you can specify also a time (up to 300 seconds) for which LogWorks will continue to record

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 54 - Unique application of Trigger Conditions One convenient application for the Triggers, when using LogWorks plug-ins

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 55 - 6.3 Real time Math channels LogWorks has a built-in math engine to create new channels from existing channels wit

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 56 - 6.4 Viewing existing log Files Use the Tool in the Main Dashboard Toolbar or use the menu item: File->Open

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 57 - The LM-1 MUST be directly connected to the serial port of the computer for downloading, not through an MTS chain.

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 58 - 6.6 Selecting Representation of the Mixture Mixture data from one ore more Wideband sensors acquired with an LM-1

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 59 - 7 Working with Logs and Sessions When a Log file is opened, created by downloading, or by recoding realtime, a new

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 6 - 1 Overview LogWorks is a software application that interfaces with the Innovate Modular Tuning System products. It

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 60 - 5. Measurement pane Shows the current values of channels under the cursor if the cursor is moved in the graph pane.

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 61 - 7.2 Navigating Logs A log file in LogWorks is divided into Sessions. All Sessions in a log share the same channel

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 62 - • To scroll one measuring period (0.08192 seconds) to the right (later time) press the Right Arrow key on you keybo

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 63 - To Insert a Measurement Marker • Select the Measurement Marker Tool . • Click (and possibly drag) on the graph p

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 64 - Or click on the measurement Item in the measurement pane (5) for that channel. The channel whose marker lines are s

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 65 - With the same popup menu you can also change the position of the channel scale in the scale pane. 7.3.2 Zooming in

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 66 - 7.3.4 Hiding/Showing channels The popup menu showing up when you either right-click on a channel’s scale in the

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 67 - Channels->Delete Channel->Channel Name This function is irreversible. All the channel data and channel configu

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 68 - It shows the currently stored channel templates. Enter a new template name and click save. To rename a template,

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 69 - 7.4 Selecting areas in a Session For processing the log data it is often necessary to exclude certain areas in a

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 7 - 1.2 Manual Conventions 1.2.1 Important Info Marker In this Manual important info and notes are highlighted with a

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 70 - In the window of this dialog box you can specify search terms like “AFR > 14.7” and so on. You

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 71 - This represents the current selection as bit channel. This allows you to manipulate current selections without repla

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 72 - 7.5 Working with Sessions As explained in previous chapters, a Session in LogWorks is a contiguous recording. Ses

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 73 - In the comment section of the above window you can type comments about the session. To insert comments (notes) at ce

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 74 - A log MUST have at least one session. Therefore the last session in a log can’t be deleted.

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 75 - 7.5.4 Copying and Pasting To copy a session or part of a session onto LogWorks’ internal clipboard select either t

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 76 - Using the overlay scroll tool in the Log Window toolbar you can move the overlay left

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 77 - To export to different file formats use: File->Export Log in->File Format or File->Export current session

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 78 - 7.7 Alternate Views of Sessions and Logs LogWorks has five build-in methods to view the logged data. 1. Log Time

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 79 - The gauges in the playback window can be manipulated the same way as described in chapter 3. The pos

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 8 - 1.3 Manual Overview This manual is divided into chapters and is to be used both as a tutorial on how to use LogWork

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 80 - This window shows how often a certain input value happened during a session or partial

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 81 - View->XY From Template->Template Name If any XY Plot templates are stored in either the Log File or the gene

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 82 - This allows you to select the x- and y channels, the content channel and the range an

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 83 - 8 X-Y Plots An X-Y Plot is a View of a log where the data is sorted along a specified channel (x-axis) and the ve

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 84 - 8.1 Selecting the channels to plot Select the X-Axis channel with the X-Y Plot Menu: X-axis->Channel Name Any

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 85 - 8.1.1 XY - Templates By default, if not specified different, a new X-Y Plot window will show the first channel in

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 86 - Changing the selection in the Log Window will automatically update all X-Y Plots open for that log. 8.3 X-Y Plot

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 87 - 8.3.3 Text Table View Text table view shows all the data points sorted by the X-axis channel. Like in this: The

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 88 - 8.4 Zooming and scrolling the view This sub-chapter is only applicable if the X-Y Plot does NOT show a text table.

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 89 - Select in the X-Y-Plot menu: Views/Command->Autoscale X axis This will automatically scale and scroll the x-axi

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 9 - 1.4 LogWorks Overview 1.4.1 LogWorks Data Views The LogWorks application is used to record, display and analyze e

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 90 - Click and drag the Min/Max window with the hand tool to reposition it to a convenient spot. To hide or show the M

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 91 - This plot is in memory of vintage racer Dick Ott, who was the driver/owner of the car during recording of this lo

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 92 - Clicking on one of the four rectangular handles allows you to drag that marker position. While the mouse button is

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 93 - 9 3D charts and graphs 3D charts are tables or graphs showing the dependency of a selected channel (content chan

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 94 - Allows switching between displaying the sub-charts. Just click on the tab. The standard sub-charts that are always g

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 95 - Edit->Lock Chart To lock and unlock the chart. The “Session” menu will be grayed out and unusable when the char

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 96 - To paste new values in the row and column headers, select the rows or columns which you want to replace with the cop

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 97 - 9.3.5 Deleting rows or columns Select the rows or columns to delete, then select in the chart menu: Edit->Dele

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 98 - 9.5 Colorizing a chart You can color a chart by average value, Standard Deviation or Number of data points. You ca

LogWorks3_Manual_1.01.doc - 99 - Click on the No Color button in the toolbar. In addition in the Colors menu you will find different color scheme