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LGAFF · 07-29-2014

Ok lets start with a fresh thread. Please lets try to keep topics simple and not jump ahead. I am going to start with

What you need to datalog:

Hardware/Connectors
Moates ALDL Extreme
*I am using moates Extreme ALDL, a lot of other stuff out there....but lets keep it simple. I bought a Moates ALDL Extreme that allows me to datalog, it connects my laptop to the ALDL terminal in the car.
http://www.moates.net/aldu1-and-cabl....html?cPath=64

This will allow me to plug my Laptop into my car, tap into the ECM physically move data to my computer. However it then needs to be put into software, which is what will bring the usable data to my screen.

Software
For this I purchased TunerPro RT. The cost was $39 and they send you an upload via E-mail that easily loads onto your laptop.
http://tunerpro.net/downloadApp.htm

TunerPro is the framework for what comes up to your laptop...showing the MAP, O2, IAC, RPM, etc....

Language/ECM data Interpreter
However your ECM speaks a certain language, and to translate that language from your specific Year,make, and model Z into a usable form for TunerPro...you need some specific files.

I believe we are talking about "Definition Files"(XDF/ADX files) and BIN files.

The XDF, is the "road map" to the bin file, it tells Tuner Pro how to interpret the bin file and display it in a way that humans can easily understand.

The ADX is used for logging data through an ALDL or similar type port/vehicle interface.

Here is Jeff's ADX file for 1990 ZR-1: http://www.zr1.net/forum/showpost.ph...7&postcount=21

I believe these "Definition" files are created by Tuners who have hacked various BINS/EPROMS..they are available through various websites but they are not always correct.

Starting the datalog(from TunerPro)

Open Tuner Pro
Once you have an XDF file loaded datalogging is easy

To begin acquiring vehicle datastream information

1) Be sure your cable and/or hardware is attached and properly configured in preferences.
2) Open the ADX definition file for your vehicle and hardware via the menu: Acquisition->Load Defintiion File.
3) From the Acquisition menu, select "Start/Stop Data Scan"

If the connection was succesful, monitoring will begin immediately. If not, try connecting again. If, after a few attempts, you still cannot connect, make sure your key is turned at least to the 'on' position (the car can be started) and try again.

I am going to ask a pro to step in and without going into different directions explain what files we need, what they do, and how do we get access to them? Without these files the afore mentioned hardware/software is kind of useless???
Please feel free to correct me if I am wrong....

07-29-2014	#1
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,180	Learning to tune; Reboot Ok lets start with a fresh thread. Please lets try to keep topics simple and not jump ahead. I am going to start with What you need to datalog: Hardware/Connectors Moates ALDL Extreme I am using moates Extreme ALDL, a lot of other stuff out there....but lets keep it simple. I bought a Moates ALDL Extreme that allows me to datalog, it connects my laptop to the ALDL terminal in the car. http://www.moates.net/aldu1-and-cabl....html?cPath=64 This will allow me to plug my Laptop into my car, tap into the ECM physically move data to my computer. However it then needs to be put into software, which is what will bring the usable data to my screen. Software* For this I purchased TunerPro RT. The cost was $39 and they send you an upload via E-mail that easily loads onto your laptop. http://tunerpro.net/downloadApp.htm TunerPro is the framework for what comes up to your laptop...showing the MAP, O2, IAC, RPM, etc.... Language/ECM data Interpreter However your ECM speaks a certain language, and to translate that language from your specific Year,make, and model Z into a usable form for TunerPro...you need some specific files. I believe we are talking about "Definition Files"(XDF/ADX files) and BIN files. The XDF, is the "road map" to the bin file, it tells Tuner Pro how to interpret the bin file and display it in a way that humans can easily understand. The ADX is used for logging data through an ALDL or similar type port/vehicle interface. Here is Jeff's ADX file for 1990 ZR-1: http://www.zr1.net/forum/showpost.ph...7&postcount=21 I believe these "Definition" files are created by Tuners who have hacked various BINS/EPROMS..they are available through various websites but they are not always correct. Starting the datalog(from TunerPro) Open Tuner Pro Once you have an XDF file loaded datalogging is easy To begin acquiring vehicle datastream information 1) Be sure your cable and/or hardware is attached and properly configured in preferences. 2) Open the ADX definition file for your vehicle and hardware via the menu: Acquisition->Load Defintiion File. 3) From the Acquisition menu, select "Start/Stop Data Scan" If the connection was succesful, monitoring will begin immediately. If not, try connecting again. If, after a few attempts, you still cannot connect, make sure your key is turned at least to the 'on' position (the car can be started) and try again. I am going to ask a pro to step in and without going into different directions explain what files we need, what they do, and how do we get access to them? Without these files the afore mentioned hardware/software is kind of useless??? Please feel free to correct me if I am wrong.... __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359 Last edited by LGAFF; 07-29-2014 at 07:50 PM.