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March 01, 2007
Calibration
In my day to day conversation with our customers one of the largest number of questions I get pertains to incorrect track mapping. And my response to this question is one which is met many times with a look of confusion and the reply of well I didnt know I had to calibrate the accelerometer.
Accelerometers require a calibration process to insure that you get the best possible data for a proper track map. In the MyChron3 Gold and Extreme gauges this calibration is done by first of all having the kart at the track sitting level and then conbnecting your USB cable to the gauge. Once that is done you will need to open Race Studio2 and go to system manager, look for the calibration button and click on it. Now click on the button which reads Accelerometer Calibration, now that same button will read Accelerometer Calibrated. The last step will be to click the Transmit Calibration. Once this has been transmitted your gauge is ready to go.
The MyChron4 calibration is done through the menu by first pressing the Menu button, now go to Control Panel, now System Setup, once in System Setup scroll down to Calibrate Acc, once selected just push the MEM/OK button and the gauge will read Calibrating while it performs the function. Once it reverts back to the previous screen you are ready to hit the track.
A couple of items to check prior to your outing which pertains to both gauges. The logger box must have the wires pointing front or rear and not sideways. If your logger box is mounted to the front fairing it should be as solid as possible to prevent excessive side to side movement. Be sure that your speed sensor is functioning and that you have input the correct tire circumference. Last but not least make sure you have good batteries in your gauge. If you follow all the above steps it will help to assure that you will get the proper data the first time out.
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Posted by MyChron Mike at March 1, 2007 12:22 PM