Last Updated 07/29/09
 
Track Commander

 
 

Track Commander: Key Features
A plug-n-play color graphics GPS performance driving tool for track days and performance driving. Performance measurements, lap/split/predictive times, track mapping and much more. Uses no beacons and is easily installed without wiring.

  The Track Commander is different from any other lap timer or track mapper on the market. The Track Commander is the only lap timer to use color graphics to display vital information to the driver and a touch screen for easy navigation. Along with color graphics it uses GPS for track mapping, has 2 GB of data logging ability, and has easy download technology (USB memory stick). With exceptional features such as these we can't imagine anyone wanting to use the other guys. Below are details about these key features.

Color Graphics Display:

   A color graphics LCD means that we are able to display lap times and other information graphically which makes it easier for the driver to see it and make quick use of it. Since we use an operating system to create our graphics we have the ability to set up the display any way we want. Our LCD display is a high resolution TFT screen that has amazing color and contrast. Other companies use old STN monochromatic displays that only display one screen with simple fixed digits or a simple bar graph in a single shade. The Track Commander also features a full touch so navigating the different screens is easy. A touch screen means that you can select different objects with the touch of your finger and not have to take the unit out of your vehicle and hook it up to a PC. After you try our unit you will agree that color graphics and a touch screen makes all the difference in the world.

3.5 in. Sunlight Readable, Transflective TFT Color Graphics Touch Screen Display
320x240, 64,000 Colors
Dimmable For Nighttime Use
Wide Viewing Angle

Driving Screen:
Large, Colorful Digits
Triggered By GPS
Current Lap Time
Fastest Lap
Speed (MPH)
Time
Lap Counter
Session Timer
Shows difference between the your current lap and your best lap.
Predictive Screen:
Large, Colorful Digits
Triggered By GPS
Current Lap Time
Fastest Lap
Speed (MPH)
Time
Lap Counter
Session Timer
Shows if you are faster or slower than your best lap at that point on the track.
Summary Screen:
Summary Of Last Track Session
Fastest Lap Is Highlighted
Arrange By Lap Or Time
Scroll Up Or Down Between Laps

Track Summary Retained When Powered Down
   

Main Menu Screens:

Timing Screen:
Select Timing Mode
Reset Fast Lap
Reset All Timing Data
All Settings Retained When Powered Down

Display Screen:
Select Background Color (6 Choices)
Set LCD Brightness (Day Or Night)
All Settings Retained When Powered Down
Files Screen:
Displays Number Of Files On Unit
Displays How Much Memory Used On Unit
All Settings Retained When Powered Down
System Screen:
Set Date And Time
Switch Between Metric Or Standard Units
All Settings Retained When Powered Down
Logging Screen:
Set Speed To Start Logging Data
Set How Long After Car Has Come To A Stop Before Stop Logging Data
 

GPS:

   R.L.C. uses GPS for lap timing, track mapping, predictive lap timing, and split lap timing. GPS is the most accurate way to map a track . You can map a track with accuracy to within inches unlike G-Force which can be off as much as 30 ft! Using GPS for lap, predictive, and split lap timing eliminates the need for expensive and bulky beacons. The Track Commander is GPS ready, simply plug in the GPS module and you're on your way to exact, accurate track mapping, precise lap timing, and predictive and sector timing.

   High resolution 5, 10, and 20 Hz. GPS position systems are used to precisely log all sensor data right along with exact position information. Unlike older G-force track mapping. R.L.C. Exact Track is the only position mapping system that puts your car in the exact line of the race track allowing analysis to be done without guess work or computer averaging like all other systems.
Exclusive to RLC, you can add another GPS system to have dual GPS. This allows you to log the push/pull and drift angle of the car.
 
 

Synchronized Video:

   R.L.C. has worked closely with Chase Cam to produce the only truly synchronized video. Data is actually embedded in the video file so when you play back your race on our PC software your data directly corresponds to the exact position on the track. When you press play or click on any place on the track, your video will jump to that exact place and be right on. Other companies advertise that they have video, but what they're not telling you is that they overlay the data or have you press play at the same time. Often times you are playing the wrong video file or the video is off by several seconds, your data will have you on a turn and your video shows you on a straight away. By working directly with Chase Cam, R.L.C. is ensuring that our video will truly be synchronized and the data will directly correspond to your data.

   Never again forget to press the record button or run out of space on your memory card because you are recording while you are in the hot pits. The Chase Cam is controlled and directly plugged into the Track Commander. The Track Commander turns the camera on/off and starts/stop recording when the unit starts/stops logging data. Files are time and date stamped for easy reference.
   

Data Logging:

   The Track Commander comes with two (2) Gigabytes of standard on-board nonvolatile FLASH memory to store dozens and dozens of tracks sessions. That could be an entire racing season logged on your Track Commander unit without writing over any existing file! The GPS and Video data is logged.

2 Gigabyte Standard Data Storage Memory
Programmable Auto Start/Stop Logging Features
Data From GPS Serial Port Logged
Data From Video Serial Port Synchronized And Logged
Data From G-Force Sensors Logged
Stores Dozens Of Track Sessions Without The Need To Up Load Data
Auto Time Stamp Of Each Logged Track Session

Off-Load Data Via USB Cable Or USB FLASH Stick/Drive

Connectivity:

   Downloading the data from the Track Commander onto a PC is fast! You can use a USB FLASH memory stick with a transfer rate of 2.4 Mb/sec, that's 2.5x faster than our competitors. Other companies force you to purchase a custom USB to CAN adapter and claim to offer USB. The special adapter will cost you several hundred dollars and make sure you don't lose it because a standard cable will not work. The serial ports are used for connecting to GPS systems and synchronized video.

USB Host For FLASH Stick / Drive
Two (2) Serial Ports (RS-232) For GPS And Synchronized Video

Wiring Harness:

   The Track Commander's wiring harness is small and simple. The Track Commander comes with Exact Track mapping, lap, predictive and split lap timing, and synchronized video capability. It easily mounts on your windshield or any where else you want and plugs into the cigarette lighter for power.
   The wiring harness also consists of all the connectivity that you need to download your sessions to a USB flash stick and connect to the GPS and video camera. The connectors are industry standard so there are no special cables needed to connect to the Track Commander.

Easy To Install
Easy To Download Session Files
All Connectors Are Industry Standard So No Special Wires Required

 
 
 
   
 
 
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