Data Acquisition (DA)

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The purpose of the Data Acquisition Application Section is to provide an understanding at the practical  application layer of DA systems.  There are plenty of guides and manuals that explain how the DA systems function. 

A Portable PC with DA Software can be worth it's weight in gold for DA analysis and application.  Typically a $1000 with a motor builder will buy 1/2 a second;  For half that you can buy a used Laptop & a new Mychron and drop a second off your lap times.

While there are several systems on the market the most common systems used in karting are from the Mychron family.  They all operate on the same principals and much of the information here may be relevant to understanding other systems such as PI or Alfano.  The specifics of this guide will cover utilization of the Race Studio software from Mychron.

There are 4 layers of Data Analysis;

Layer 1 the functionality of Data Acquisition systems and components will be briefly discussed in this guide.  Most manufactures have on-line technical guides that provide more detail then anyone ever wanted to know.

Layer 2 is really what the Handling section is all about.  As the on-board systems only measure and store data from the various sensors, the driver is still a key component of a Data Acquisition system.  Sometimes there are conflicts between what the driver and DA system.  That's up to the tuner to resolve, but one simple point to consider - the DA system has no emotions.

Layer 3 & 4 Instructions and Training Videos are only available to Kartweb Subscribers.

Layer 3 is the missing piece from DA systems, and probably the most difficult to describe in words.  That's why we produced a video to help explain how it works.  We will use the Race Studio Software and explain how it works.  More importantly, we'll explain how to APPLY the results of the analysis to the set-up.  

Layer 4 is based on making intelligent decisions from the analysis to apply changes to the setup.