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Vehicle Hardware, Channels and PID Setup Screen using ELM
device
Vehicle Hardware, Channels and PID Setup using J2534 compliant
device
Vehicle Hardware, Channels and PID Setup using Innovate Motorsports OT-1
Channel Calibration Screen
DTC / Vehicle Tests and Reports Screen
Graph and Math Parameters Screen
Bar Graph Screen
Multiple Scroll Graphs Screen
Individual Scroll Graph Screen
Combined Scroll Graph Screen
Analysis Graph
Channel vs Channel Graph
Histogram
Graph Attributes
Graph Channel Selection
Overlays
Report
Report Picture
Report Notes
Dashboard
Dashboard Configuration
Diagnostic Trouble Code Table
PID Validation / Load Configuration
Quick Pick Setup
Stored Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Report
Pending Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Report
Freeze Frame Report
Vehicle Status Report
Oxygen Sensor Test Results
Clear DTC Confirmation
Software Based Security
Hardware Based Security
Software License Transfer
File Menu
Edit Menu
OBD-II Menu
Help Menu
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The following is a quick start guide which is a walk through of the basics. It will step through monitoring and, if desired, recording the Engine RPM from the OBD-II port of the vehicle.
1. Connect the data acquisition unit to the OBD-II connector of the vehicle and to the computer being used for acquisition.
2. Start the Edge Analysis DataPro program.
3. Press the Parameters Button.
4. A window will pop up giving the options to Validate PIDs, Load Configuration, or Cancel Validation. Select the Cancel Validation button, for this guide the validation is not necessary.
5. In the Select device box, select the type of OBD-II hardware that is connected.
6. Double Click on Engine RPM in the Vehicle Parameters (PIDs) list.
7. If a J2534 device is being used, then press the Green Connect button and a Device selection window will be shown. After selecting device, a connection to that device will be established.
8. If desired, select the Graph and Math Parameters tab and change the color of any of the channels.
9. The Parameter file can be saved for future use by either Selecting File->Save Par File from the menu or pressing Crtl+s.
10. Press the Realtime Button. The Bargraph screen will now be shown.
11. Press the Start Realtime button to begin the realtime monitoring. If a J2534 device is being used and is not connected, then a Device Selection window will be shown. After selecting device, a connection to the device will be established.
12. To begin data collection, press the Start Collecting Data button. Enter a name for the data file. The program is now collecting data.
13. To stop data collection press the Stop Collecting Data button.
14. Press the Analysis button to enter the analysis screen.
15. Open the saved parameter file and data files by either Selecting File->Open->Open Par/Data from the menu or pressing Crtl+o.
16.
To view the Report
press the Report button.
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The following is a quick start guide which is a walk through of the basics. It will step through monitoring and, if desired, recording the Engine RPM from the OBD-II port of the vehicle using Innovate Motorsports OT-1 and optionally with LMA-3 and LC-1.
1. Connect the OT-1 to the OBD-II port of the vehicle. After the OT-1 initializes, the MTS led should begin blinking and the Vehicle led should be lit.
2. Connect the OT-1 "Serial Out" to the computer.
3. Start the DataPro Program.
4. Click on the Parameters Button to display the Parameters Screen
5. If the device type is not set to OT-1 then change it to OT-1.
6. Set the COM port selection box to the COM port that the OT-1 is using.
7. Press the Configure OT-1 to bring up the LM Programmer and configure the OT-1 for the parameters to be monitored. The OT-1 is now configured.
8. Disconnect the OT-1 from the vehicle.
9. Connect the LC-1, if present, to one of the LMA-3 external sensor inputs, and configure that input as an external 0-5 volt input (Check the LC-1 and LMA-3 manuals for the correct procedure) .
10. When the LMA-3 led display begins cycling in a circular pattern, the unit was finished its configuration and initialization.
11. Connect the "Serial Out" of the LMA-3 to the "Serial In" of the OT-1 and connect the OT-1 to the vehicles OBD-II port. After the OT-1 initializes the MTS led should begin blinking and the Vehicle led should be lit.
12. Click on the Parameters Button to display the Parameters Screen.
13. Click on the Read Configuration button.
14. The Vehicle Parameters (PIDs) list should now be populated with the available sensors and OBD-II parameters.
15. Double click on the parameter or Sensor to monitor, or highlight the sensor or Parameter and click on the "+" button next to the channel to assigned the parameter or sensor.
16. If desired, select the Graph and Math Parameters tab and change the color of any of the channels.
17. The Parameter file can be saved for future use by either Selecting File->Save Par File from the menu or pressing Crtl+s.
18. Press the Realtime Button. The Bargraph screen will now be shown.
19. Press the Start Realtime button to begin the realtime monitoring.
20. To begin data collection, press the Start Collecting Data button. Enter a name for the data file. The program is now collecting data.
21. To stop data collection press the Stop Collecting Data button.
22. Press the Analysis button to enter the analysis screen.
23. Open the saved parameter file and data files by either Selecting File->Open->Open Par/Data from the menu or pressing Crtl+o.
24.
To view the Report
press the Report button.
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The Main Window gives access to the different
screens through the toolbar buttons: the Parameters
Screen with the OBD-II screen, DTC / Vehicle Reports Screen, Parameter
File Screen, and Calibration Screen is
accessed by pressing the Parameters button 
,
the Real Time Screen with the Bar Graph, Scroll Graph, Individual
Scroll Graph and Combined Scroll Graph is
accessed by pressing the Real Time button 
,
the Analysis Screen with the Analysis Graph, Channel vs Channel,
and Histogram is accessed by pressing the
Analysis button 
, the Report Screen with the Report, Report Picture
and Report Notes is accessed by pressing the
Report button 
and the Dashboard is accessed by pressing Dashboard button 
.
Main Window Background
The Background image can be customized to
display any jpeg image. Just copy the image into the program
directory and rename it "logo.jpg"
Vehicle Hardware, Channels and PID
Setup Screen using ELM device |
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The Vehicle Hardware, Channels and PID Setup
Screen is accessed by pressing the Parameters button 
, then selecting
the OBD-II tab.
Selecting
To select which COM port the ELM
unit is on, use the Port box of the Com Port Parameters.
Selecting Baud Rate
To select which Buad
rate, use the Baur Rate box of the Com Port
Parameters.
Validate PIDs
To Validate the PIDs, press the Validate PIDs
Button 
. After
validation, the Vehicle PIDs list will only contain supported PIDs for the
connected vehicle. Saving the configuration will save this list for future
use. While it is not necessary to validate PIDs, attempting to read data
from an unsupported PID will slow the data collection down and may cause the program
to stop responding.
Assigning a Vehicle Parameter to a Channel
To assign a Vehicle Parameter to a channel
either double click on the Parameter in the Vehicle Parameter listview, or click once on the Parameter in the
Vehicle Parameter listview to highlight the PID and
then press the add button 
next to the channel
the Parameter is to be assigned.
Unassigning a Vehicle Parameter to a Channel
To unassign a
Vehicle Parameter from a channel, click the remove button 
next
to the channel.
Clearing all Channel Assignments
To clear all channel assignments, click the
Disconnect All Channels button 
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Vehicle Hardware, Channels and PID
Setup using J2534 compliant device |
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The J2534 Vehicle Hardware, Channels and
PID Setup screen is accessed by pressing the Parameters button , then selecting
the OBD-II tab and selecting the J2534 in the device selection box.
Connect
To connect to the J2534 device, press
the Connect Button 
.
After connecting, the button will change to the Disconnect button.
Disconnect
To disconnect from the J2534 device,
press the Disconnect Button 
. After disconnecting, the button
will change to the Connect button.
Selecting Protocol
To select the vehicle protocol, use the
selection box underneath the device selection box. While it is not
necessary to select the protocol, it can spped up the
connection time of the first connection since the auto connect may have to try
all the available protocols. If an incorrect protocol is selected, the
software will automatically attempt an auto detect.
Validate PIDs
To Validate the PIDs, press the Validate PIDs
Button . After
validation, the Vehicle PIDs list will only contain supported PIDs for the
connected vehicle. Saving the configuration will save this list for future
use. While it is not necessary to validate PIDs, attempting to read data
from an unsupported PID will slow the data collection down and may cause the
program to stop responding.
PID Validation / Load Configuration
Upon entering the OBD-II screen for the first
time, the PID Validation / Load Configuration
Window is displayed unless it has been disabled through the Edit Menu. This will allow the program to
automatically determine which PIDs are valid, or to allow loading of a saved
configuration of PIDs. The PIDs may be validated at any time by pressing
the Validate PIDs button as described
above.
Assigning a Vehicle Parameter to a Channel
To assign a Vehicle Parameter to a channel
either double click on the Parameter in the Vehicle Parameter listview, or click once on the Parameter in the
Vehicle Parameter listview to highlight the PID and
then press the add button next to the channel
the Parameter is to be assigned.
Unassigning a Vehicle Parameter to a Channel
To unassign a
Vehicle Parameter from a channel, click the remove button next
to the channel.
Clearing all Channel Assignments
To clear all channel assignments, click the
Disconnect All Channels button .
Vehicle Hardware, Channels and PID
Setup using Innovate Motorsports OT-1 |
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The Vehicle Hardware, Channels and PID Setup
screen is accessed by pressing the Parameters button , then selecting
the OBD-II tab and selecting the Innovate OT-1 in the device selection
box.
Read Configuration
To read the OT-1 Configuration, press
the Read Configuration Button 
. The will read in the configuration and assign the
channels accordingly. It is important that the COM port is set
correctly.
Configure OT-1
To configure the OT-1 Configuration, press
the Configure OT-1 Button 
. The will Open the LM Programmer. The LM
Programmer is Innovate Motrosports progam for use with their hardware. For support and
help using this program pleas contact Innovate Motrosports
and the LM programmer documentation which is supplied by Innovate Motorsports with the hardware.
Selecting
To select which COM port the OT-1 is on
use the Port box of the Com Port Parameters. If the correct COM
port is not selected, then the Configuration will not be able to be read,
the OT-1 will not be able to be configured and the Real Time reading and
logging of Data will not work as the Device connect will give an error.
Assigning a Vehicle Parameter to a Channel
To assign a Vehicle Parameter to a channel
either double click on the Parameter in the Vehicle Parameter listview, or click once on the Parameter in the
Vehicle Parameter listview to highlight the PID and
then press the add button next to the channel
the Parameter is to be assigned. If the Parameter is an analog external
sensor, then the Calibrate Button 
will
be enabled allowing the sensor to be calibrated. Pressing the Calibrate
button will cause the Channel Calibration Screen to be displayed.
Unassigning a Vehicle Parameter to a Channel
To unassign a
Vehicle Parameter from a channel, click the remove button next
to the channel.
Clearing all Channel Assignments
To clear all channel assignments, click the
Disconnect All Channels button .
Calibrating an Analog Channel
To calibrate an analog channel either, use
the main menu (select OBD-II-> Calibrate Channel -> Calibrate
Channel # -where # is the channel number to calibrate), use
the context menu (Right Mouse Click-> Calibrate Channel ->
Calibrate Channel # - where # is the channel number to calibrate) or press
the Calibrate Button next to the channel to
calibrate. Performing any of these actions will cause the Channel
Calibration Screen to be displayed.
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The Channel Calibration Screen is displayed when an Analog channel is selected from the Vehicle Parameters PID list in the OBD-II using Innovate Motorsports OT-1. It allows calibration of the minimum and maximum scale of the graph, and the minimum and maximum A/D counts.
Set
Graph Scale Min and Max
To select the min and max of the graph
scale use the Channel Min Value and Channel Max Value boxes.
These define what value is assigned to the min and max A/D counts. Since
the OT-1 devices output A/D counts, this will allow for a conversion to the
desired scale.
Enter Manufacturer Min and Max A/D
Counts
If a calibration sheet is available which
gives the Min and Max A/d Count, then these numbers can be add into thes Min A/D Count and Max A/D Count boxes.
Set Min and Max A/D Counts
To set the Min A/D count put the sensor at
the minimum and press the Set Min button 
. To set
the Max A/D count put the sensor at the maximum and press the Set Max button 
.
Saving the Calibrations
To save the calibration information and exit
the screen press the Save Calibration button 
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The DTC / Vehicle Tests and Reports screen is
accessed by pressing the Parameters button then
selecting the DTC / Vehicle Tests and Reports tab. The DTC / Vehicle
Tests and Reports tab is used to run Automated tests, Oxygen Sensor tests, Vehicle Status
tests, read Stored DTC, Report Stored DTC, Freeze
Frame Report, read Pending DTC, Report
Pending DTC, clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.
To read the VIN, press the Read VIN Button 
. Not all vehicles
respond to the Read VIN request. If no VIN appears in the box, then the
vehicle did not respond. The VIN can be manually entered into the box,
which allows it to be added to test reports. If the configuration is
saved, (select File-> Save Configuration), then the VIN will be saved
in the configuration file.
DTC table and DTC Code Lookup
To display a table of DTCs for a manual lookup, press the Display DTC
Table Button 
This
function does not require connection to a vehicle.
To perform a DTC lookup, enter the code,
including the beginning letter, in the box and press the DTC Lookup Button 
. This function does not require
connection to the vehicle.
Stored Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Information
To read the stored trouble
codes, press the Read Stored DTC Button 
To display a Stored DTC Report , press the Stored DTC
Report Button 
Pending Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Information
To read the trouble codes, press
the Read Pending DTC Button 
.
To display a Pending DTC Report, press the Pending DTC
Report Button 
Freeze Frame Information
To view stored Freeze Frame information,
press the Freeze Frame Button 
. The Freeze Frame Report
window will be displayed.
Clear Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
Information
To Clear DTC and Freeze Frame
information and turn off Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), press the Clear
Trouble Codes Button 
. A Confirmation screen will be displayed allowing the
user to proceed or cancel the clearing of trouble code information.
Vehicle Status
Pressing the Vehicle Status Button 
will cause the
vehicle status to be tested, and the Vehicle
Staus Report to be displayed.
Oxygen Test
Pressing the Vehicle Status Button 
will cause the
vehicle status to be tested, and the Oxygen
Sensor Test Results to be displayed.
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The Graph and Math Parameter screen is
accessed by pressing the Parameters button
then selecting the Graph and Math Parameter tab. This tab is
used to specify the various values used throughout the DataPro program.
The Parameter file allows the real time and analysis graphs to be customized,
and these values can be saved in a par file for future use.
Sensor Channel
This is where the information about the channels is modified.
The checkbox columns specify whether the channel is shown on the Realtime Graphs and the Analysis Graphs and the Report Screens.
The color boxes are for changing the colors of the graphs lines for each channel.
The Channel Name Box allows the changing of the name of the channel. If a channel was connected through the OBD-II screen, then the name is automatically carried over from that screen.
Channel Min / Max this allows the minimum and maximum of the graphs to be specified. If a channel was connected through the OBD-II screen, then the name is automatically carried over from that screen.
Parameter notes
This area is used to store any notes about the parameter file. The notes area is a multiline, virtually unlimited area which allows the user to make notes about the parameter file.
Math Channel
This is where the information about the math channels is modified.
The checkbox columns specify whether the channel is shown on the Realtime Graphs and the Analysis Graphs and the Report Screens.
The Ch# Select Box specifies which channel the math function will
The color boxes are for changing the colors of the graphs lines for each channel.
Channel Min / Max this allows the minimum and maximum of the graphs to be specified.
The Math Setup Button 
brings up the Math Function Entry window. This
window is laid out like a calculator. Simply type in the math
function using the "A" button to represent the channel data, and the program will automatically enter the equation
into the text box next to the Math Setup Button. The math channel is now
available for use in the Analysis Graphs and Reports.
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The Bar Graph screen is accessed by
pressing the Realtime Button then
selecting the Bar Graph tab. The Bar Graph tab displays the
data, either realtime data or replayed data, as
a series of stacked bar graphs.
Bar Graph Screen - Real Time Monitoring and Data Collection
From the bar graph screen, data can be view in a Realtime mode and/or collected and saved in a file for future use. If data is being gathered from the OBD-II interface, then the channels need to be connected from the OBD-II screen.
To begin real time monitoring, press the Realtime Button 
.
To stop realtime
monitoring, press the Stop Realtime Button 
.
To begin data collection, press the Start
Collecting Data Button 
. The data will be shown on the graphs, and the elapsed time
will be displayed as HH:MM:SS:XX where XX is
60ths of a second in the data time clock 
.
To stop data collection, press the Stop
Collecting Data Button 
.
Note: When collecting data, it is not uncommon for the realtime display to experience some lagging. This is a function of the computer being used to collect the data, and does not effect the data collection.
Bar Graph Screen Replaying Data
To replay a saved data file perform the following steps:
1. Open a data file (dat File) and a parameter file (par file).
2. right click to bring up the context menu and select Setup and Replay Data.
3. Press the Start Realtime Button
The dat file will
now be replayed from the beginning. If the data set to be play
is data collected from a different program and saved as a CSV file, then an
import must first be done to write the data to an Edge Data File (dat File). After selecting Replay Data on the context
menu, the program will be in Replay Mode which will be indicated in the clock 
.
Setting up Alarm
To setup an Alarm, right click in the graph
to bring up the context menu and select Setup-> Alarms / Attribute.
1. Select the Channel on which to add the alarm from the drop down box.
2. Select the Color for the Low, Medium and High Values. Double Clicking on the colored box will bring up the Color Selection Dialog Box.
3. If desired, change the color of the bar in the bar graph.
4. Select the Warning Name which will be displayed whenever the value is in the Alarm Value Condition is met.
5. Set the Alarm Value condition using the drop down box.
6.
Set the threshold
value for the Alarm Condition.
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The Scroll Graph screen is
accessed by pressing the Realtime Button then selecting the Scroll Graph tab. The
Scroll Graph tab displays the data, either realtime
data or replayed data, as a series of scroll graphs.
Scroll Graph Screen - Realtime Monitoring and Data Collection
From the scroll graph screen, data can be view in a realtime mode and/or collected and saved in a file for future use. If data is being gathered from the OBD-II interface, then the channels need to be connected from the OBD-II screen.
To begin realtime
monitoring, press the Start Realtime Button .
To stop realtime
monitoring, press the Stop Realtime Button .
To begin data collection, press the Start
Collecting Data Button. The
data will be shown on the graphs, and the elapsed time will be displayed as HH:MM:SS:XX where XX is 60ths of a second in the
data time clock .
To stop data collection, press the Stop
Collecting Data Button .
Note: When collecting data, it is not uncommon for the realtime display to experience some lagging. This is a function of the computer being used to collect the data, and does not effect the data collection.
Scroll Graph Screen Replaying Data
To replay a saved data file perform the following steps:
1. Open a data file (dat File) and a parameter file (par file).
2. Right click to bring up the context menu and select Setup and Replay Data.
3. Press the Start Realtime Button
The dat file will
now be replayed from the beginning. If the data set to be play
is data collected from a different program and saved as a CSV file, then an
import must first be done to write the data to an Edge Data File (dat File). After selecting Replay Data on the context
menu, the program will be in Replay Mode which will be indicated in the clock .
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The
Individual Scroll Graph screen is accessed by pressing the Realtime Button then
selecting the Individual Scroll Graph tab. The
Individual Scroll Graph tab displays the data, either realtime
data or replayed data, as a single scroll graph for each channel.
Individual Scroll Graph Screen - Realtime Monitoring and Data Collection
From the Individual scroll graph screen, data can be view in a realtime mode and/or collected and saved in a file for future use. If data is being gathered from the OBD-II interface, then the channels need to be connected from the OBD-II screen.
To begin realtime
monitoring, press the Start Realtime Button .
To stop realtime
monitoring, press the Stop Realtime Button .
To begin data collection, press the Start
Collecting Data Button. The
data will be shown on the graphs, and the elapsed time will be displayed as HH:MM:SS:XX where XX is 60ths of a second in the
data time clock .
To stop data collection, press the Stop
Collecting Data Button .
To change which channel is shown, press
either the Up Button 
or the Down Button 
to cycle through the channels to the desired channel.
Note: When collecting data, it is not uncommon for the realtime display to experience some lagging. This is a function of the computer being used to collect the data, and does not effect the data collection.
Individual Scroll Graph Screen Replaying Data
To replay a saved data file perform the following steps:
1. Open a data file (dat File) and a parameter file (par file).
2. Right click to bring up the context menu and select Setup and Replay Data.
3. Press the Start Realtime Button
The dat file will
now be replayed from the beginning. If the data set to be play
is data collected from a different program and saved as a CSV file, then an
import must first be done to write the data to an Edge Data File (dat File). After selecting Replay Data on the context
menu, the program will be in Replay Mode which will be indicated in the clock .
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The Combined
Scroll Graph screen is accessed by pressing the Realtime
Button , then
selecting the Combine Scroll Graph tab. The Combined Scroll
Graph tab displays the data, either realtime data or
replayed data, as a single scrolling graph.
Combined Scroll Graph Screen - Realtime Monitoring and Data Collection
From the Combined scroll graph screen, data can be view in a realtime mode and/or collected and saved in a file for future use. If data is being gathered from the OBD-II interface, then the channels need to be connected from the OBD-II screen.
To begin realtime
monitoring, press the Start Realtime Button 
.
To stop realtime
monitoring, press the Stop Realtime Button 
.
To begin data collection, press the Start
Collecting Data Button 
.
The data will be shown on the graphs, and the elapsed time will be displayed as HH:MM:SS:XX where XX is 60ths of a second in the
data time clock .
To stop data collection, press the Stop
Collecting Data Button 
.
Note: When collecting data, it is not uncommon for the realtime display to experience some lagging. This is a function of the computer being used to collect the data, and does not effect the data collection.
Combined Scroll Graph Screen Replaying Data
To replay a saved data file perform the following steps:
1. Open a data file (dat File) and a parameter file (par file).
2. Right click to bring up the context menu and select Setup and Replay Data.
3. Press the Start Realtime Button
The dat file will
now be replayed from the beginning. If the data set to be play
is data collected from a different program and saved as a CSV file, then an
import must first be done to write the data to an Edge Data File (dat File). After selecting Replay Data on the context
menu, the program will be in Replay Mode which will be indicated in the clock .
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The Analysis Graph screen is
accessed by pressing the Analysis Button then
selecting the Graph tab. The Graph allows tracking through the data
set following any of the channels or math channels,
zoom and unzoom capabilities, and multiple dataset
comparison through the use of overlays.
