Motec Systems C185 - Connecting Devices Examples

MoTeC Installation 13
Connecting Devices Examples
Device
Connect via Remarks
Sensors
Inputs:
The appropriate
input type depends
on the sensor type
MoTeC supplies
datasheets with wiring
details for all sensors via
the website
External Buttons for:
- Display mode
- Display next line (and
optional previous line)
- Alarm acknowledge
- Lap number reset
- etc.
Inputs:
Switch input
Alternatively Digital
or Analogue Voltage
inputs can be used
Wire between C185 input
and C185 0V.
If wired to an Analogue
Voltage input connect an
external pull-up resistor
between the input pin and
the 5 V sensor supply.
External LED Lights
Outputs:
Auxiliary output
Wire between one of the
Auxiliary Outputs and
battery positive and
include a current limiting
resistor
SLM Shift Light Module
Communications:
CAN
K-type Thermocouples
Inputs:
Analogue Voltage or
Analogue
Temperature input
Communications:
CAN
Connect via TCA
Connect via E888 or
VIM/SVIM
ECU M4, M48, M8
Communications:
RS232
Uses the Telemetry
feature of the ECU to send
data to the C185
ECU 'hundred series':
(M400, M600, M800,
M880), M1
Communications:
CAN
Ensure the ECU and C185
are connected on the
same CAN bus
Telemetry
Communications:
RS232
Wiring is dependent on the
particular telemetry
system; refer to the wiring
details supplied with the
telemetry system