Contents

Contents

About Data Log Lab

System Requirements

Computer Requirements

Data Log Requirements

Link ECU Requirements

Acknowledgements

Initial Configuration

Other Path and File

Extra Steps for Flyin’ Miata Link Users

How to Obtain a Software Licence

Software Licence Agreement

How to Obtain Help

A Quick Look around an Existing Data Log

Generating a Power Graph

Creating you Own Preset Scatter Graph

Copying Graphs to Other Applications

Acquiring a New Data Log (Flyin’ Miata Link ECU Only)

Altering Some Zone Settings and Uploading (Flyin’ Miata Link ECU Only)

Screen Reference

Main Screen (Sample Graph)

Retain Binary File

Data Logging Top Tips

Recently Used Files

Scatter Graph Auto Draw

Update Preset Graph

Create New Preset Graph

Goto Sample Window

Use Show Point Width

Display Data Log

Convert Binary Log File

Preset Sample Graph Editor

Preset Scatter Graph Editor

Car Definition Editor

Zone Data Benchmark Editor

Data Log Lab Help

About Data Log Lab

Graph Contents Frame

Quick Check Box

Zoom In (Circle with ‘+’ Symbol)

Zoom Out (Circle with ‘-’ Symbol)

Zoom Out Full (Circle with ‘-’ Symbol and double arrows)

Sample Details and Graph Data Selection List

Checked Data Items Only Box

Graph Context Menu Items

Copy Graph to Clipboard

Set Plot From and Draw Graph

Set Plot To and Draw Graph

Graph Key Shortcuts

Data Tags Window

Zone Data Editor

Wastegate Frame

Boost Targets Frame

Altering Many Zone Values Simultaneously

Air Temp. Correction Frame

Auto Tuning Frame

Miscellaneous Frame

General Information Frame

Altering Many Zone Values Simultaneously

Copying Many Zone Values from the Benchmark

Applying Many Zone Differences to the Data log

Ignition Zones Tab

Altering Many Zone Values Simultaneously

Copying Many Zone Values from the Benchmark

Applying Many Zone Differences to the Data log

Permanently Store

Upload Changes Only

Change Comparison File

Set Auto Tune Mode

Upload Confirmation Window

Orientation Frame

Rotating the Graph using the Mouse

Zone Data Frame

Selecting a Bar Using the Mouse

OK/Cancel and Close Buttons

Update Preset Graph

Create New Preset Graph

Show Sample Details

Creating a Filter

Point Style Frame

Point Size, Shape and Colour

Preset Graphs Frame

Draw Graph Button

Show Point Button

Sample Details Frame

Calculation Description

Calculation Shortcomings

Before You Run the Power Graph Tool

Power Graph Top Tips

Recently Used Files

Calculation Details

Ambient Temperature, Ambient Pressure, and Humidity

SAE Correction Factor

Copy to Sample Graph

Graph Contents Frame

Car Details Group

Smoothing Factor

Contents Weight

Ambient Conditions Group

Relative Humidity

Atmos. Pressure

Correction Factor

Benchmark Frame

Plot Range Frame

Draw Graph Button

Graph Options Frame

Acceleration Time Query Frame

Copy Graph to Clipboard

Set Speed From and Calculate

Set Speed To and Calculate

Convert Binary File to Data Log Window

Path and File Name of Binary File

Path and File Name of New Data Log

Automatically Load after Conversion

Miscellaneous Defaults Frame

Plot Range From Temperature (‘C)

Show Point Sample Graph Width

Initial Sample Graph Plot Width

Link Plus Line Frequency

Graph Colour Scheme

Sample Details in Scatter Graph

Suggest New File Names

Scatter Graph Auto Draw

Scatter Graph Auto Sample Filter

Registered Name

Software Keys Frame

Adding a Software Key

Amending a Software Key

Deleting a Software Key

Software Key Window

FM Link ECU Tab

Silent Defaults

Upload Defaults Frame

Permanently Store

Upload Changes Only

General Settings Frame

Computer COM Port Number

Retain Binary Files

Auto Open Data Tag Window

3D Graph Start Position Frame

Link Specific File Locations Frame

Data logging/Upload Program

Data log Conversion Program

Aux Input Conversion File

Narrow Band Oxygen Sensor Conversion File

File Locations and Power Graph Tab

File Locations Frame

Default Working Directory

Path and File Name of Alternative Background Picture

Path and File Name of Universal Data Log Definition File

Default File Type

Power Graph Defaults Frame

Ambient Temp (‘C)

Relative Humidity (%)

Wet Bulb Temp (‘C)

Atmospheric Pressure (kPa)

Correction Factor

Auto Gear Selection

Conversion Factor

Data Item Definitions Tab

Display Properties Frame

Preset Sample Graph Editor

Creating a Preset Graph

Amending a Preset Graph

Deleting a Preset Graph

Changing the Order of the Preset Graphs

Preset Sample Graph Details Window

Fix Graph Maximum and Graph Maximum

Preset Scatter Graph Editor

Creating a Preset Graph

Amending a Preset Graph

Deleting a Preset Graph

Changing the Order of the Preset Graphs

Preset Scatter Graph Details Window

Automatically Draw after a File is Opened

Creating a Filter

Point Style Frame

Point Size, Shape and Colour

Car Definition Editor

Creating a Car Definition

Amending a Car Definition

Deleting a Car Definition

Changing the Order of the Car Definitions

Car Definition Details Window

Name and Description

Gear Ratios Frame

Drive Wheel Dimensions Frame

Drive Wheel Radius

Aero and Friction Loss Characteristics Frame

Graph Smoothing Factor

Car Kerb Weight

Car Contents Weight

Total Car Weight

Zone Data Benchmark Editor

Creating a Benchmark

Amending a Benchmark

Deleting a Benchmark

Changing the Order of the Benchmarks

Benchmark Details Window

Data Item Explanation

Universal Data Log Definition Files

Creating Your Own Universal Data Log Definition File

Data Log General Information Section

Column Information Section

Advanced Features

Populating a Data Item from More Than One Data Log Column

Populating More Than One Data Item from a Single Data Log Column

Text List Type Columns

Column Information Section

Preset Sample Graph Definitions

Preset Scatter Graph Definitions

Testing Your Data Log Definition File

Data Log Definition Loading Error Messages

Command Line Parameters

Flyin’ Miata Link Extras

Auxiliary Input Conversion Files

Narrow Band Oxygen Sensor Conversion Files

Do I Need a Link Keypad?

Setting the Base Timing

Setting the TPS on a 1.8 Car

Initial Coarse Tuning

Stan Mahaffey’s RTLink

New Features and Fixes in version 1.4.5

New Features and Fixes in version 1.4.6

New Features and Fixes in version 1.5.5

Un-Installation Instructions