Trail Tech LYNX User manual

MOTORSPORT COMPUTER

USER’S

MANUAL

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PRODUCT

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Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

A NOTE TO YOU 2

PRECAUTIONS 3

SPECIFICATIONS 4

PARTS & FEATURES 6

INSTALLATION 10

MEASURE WHEEL SIZE 16

DATA SETTING MODE 18

NORMAL MODE 22

SLEEP MODE 25

ENDURO MODE 26

LAP TIMER MODE 38

TROUBLESHOOTING 46

GLOSSARY OF TERMS 48

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A Note to You

Thanks for Buying a TrailTech

Motorsport Computer:

TrailTech Motorsport Computers bring functionality and life to your

motor vehicle with high quality and innovation. To ensure you enjoy

years of trouble-free operation, this Users Manual contains valuable

information about how to operate and maintain your computer

properly.

Please read this manual carefully.

Please Record Important Information:

Whenever you call to request service for Lynx, you need to know

the date of purchase, dealer’s name, address, and telephone

number.

PURCHASE DATE

DEALER NAME

DEALER ADDRESS

DEALER PHONE

Keep this book and sales slip together for future reference.

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Precautions

WARNING: When

using Lynx, follow basic

precautions, including the

following:

• Read all instructions before

using Lynx.

• Use Lynx only for its intended

function.

• To reduce the risk of injury,

do not disassemble Lynx or its

accessories.

• Lynx can be used in the

rain but should not be used

underwater.

• Do not leave the main unit in

direct sunlight when not riding.

• Check relative positions

and gap between sensor and

magnet periodically.

• Clean the docking station

contacts and the bottom of the

main unit periodically.

• Do not use any type of

lubricant on the docking station

or external computer contacts.

Any material that will attract

dirt or dust will greatly reduce

contact life.

• Avoid contact with gasoline,

degreasers or other chemical

cleaners as they may damage

the computer.

REMEMBER TO PAY ATTENTION

TO THE TRAIL WHILE RIDING.

Speciﬁcations

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FUNCTION DISPLAY RANGE UNITS INCREMENTS ACCURACY

CURRENT SPEED 0399.9 KM/H or M/H KM/H or M/H 0.1 KM/H or M/H +/- 0.1%

AVERAGE SPEED 0399.9 KM /H or M/H KM/H or M/H 0.1 KM/H or M/H +/- 0.1%

MAXIMUM SPEED 0399.9 KM/H or M/H KM/H or M/H 0.1 KM/H or M/H +/- 0.1%

DISTANCE 0.0-9999.9 KM or M KM/H or M/H 0.1 KM/H or M/H +/- 0.1%

ODOMETER 0-99999 KM or M KM/H or M/H 0.1 & 1 KM/H or M/H +/- 0.1%

RIDING TIME 999 hours 59 minutes Hours:Minutes 1 Minute +/- 0.1%

STOP WATCH 999 hour 59 min 59 sec H:M:S 1 Second +/- 0.1%

ACCUM. RIDE TIME 999 hour 59 min 59 sec Hours:Minutes 1 Minute +/- 0.1%

12H or 24H CLOCK 00:00:00 12:59:59 or 23:59:59 H:M:S 1 Second +/- 0.1%

LOW BATTERY About 1 Year Battery Life 2.5V +/- 0.1V

ENDURO MODE

ADJUSTED AVG. SPEED 999.9 KM/H or M/H KM/H or M/H 0.1 KM/H or M/H +/- 0.1%

ADJUSTED DISTANCE 0.0-9999.9 KM or M KM/H or M/H 0.1 KM/H or M/H +/- 0.1%

DELTA TIMER +/- 99:59:59 H:M:S 1 Second +/- 0.1%

LAP TIMER MODE

LAP COUNTER 19 Laps Laps 1 Lap

Speciﬁcations

SENSOR:

COMPUTER DIMENSIONS:

COMPUTER WEIGHT:

WHEEL CIRCUMFERENCE:

OPERATION TEMP:

STORAGE TEMP:

No Contact Magnetic Sensor

4.13” x 2.36” x 1.77”

100 grams (0.22 pounds)

0 to 3999 mm (1 mm Increments)

0ºC to 60ºC (32ºF to 140ºF)

-20ºC to 80ºC (-4ºF to 176ºF)

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FUNCTION DISPLAY RANGE UNITS INCREMENTS ACCURACY

CURRENT SPEED 0399.9 KM/H or M/H KM/H or M/H 0.1 KM/H or M/H +/- 0.1%

AVERAGE SPEED 0399.9 KM /H or M/H KM/H or M/H 0.1 KM/H or M/H +/- 0.1%

MAXIMUM SPEED 0399.9 KM/H or M/H KM/H or M/H 0.1 KM/H or M/H +/- 0.1%

DISTANCE 0.0v -9999.9 KM or M KM/H or M/H 0.1 KM/H or M/H +/- 0.1%

ODOMETER 0-99999 KM or M KM/H or M/H 0.1 & 1 KM/H or M/H +/- 0.1%

RIDING TIME 999 hours 59 minutes Hours:Minutes 1 Minute +/- 0.1%

STOP WATCH 999 hour 59 min 59 sec H:M:S 1 Second +/- 0.1%

ACCUM. RIDE TIME 999 hour 59 min 59 sec Hours:Minutes 1 Minute +/- 0.1%

12H or 24H CLOCK 00:00:00 12:59:59 or 23:59:59 H:M:S 1 Second +/- 0.1%

LOW BATTERY About 1 Year Battery Life 2.5V +/- 0.1V

ENDURO MODE

ADJUSTED AVG. SPEED 999.9 KM/H or M/H KM/H or M/H 0.1 KM/H or M/H +/- 0.1%

ADJUSTED DISTANCE 0.0-9999.9 KM or M KM/H or M/H 0.1 KM/H or M/H +/- 0.1%

DELTA TIMER +/- 99:59:59 H:M:S 1 Second +/- 0.1%

LAP TIMER MODE

LAP COUNTER 19 Laps Laps 1 Lap

Parts & Features

Lynx Computer Kit:

The Lynx Computer Kit comes packaged with several accessories

for quick and easy installation. Please refer to the installation

guidesheet for tips on installing to speciﬁc machines.

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Docking Station Main Computer Body Installation Pack

Optional

Remote

Power Cable

Sensor Cable

Backlight:

Lynx is equipped with a backlight for easy viewing during night-time

operation.

• When connected to the vehicle’s power vsystem, Lynx will light up

with all ﬁve LED’s. If running off its own internal battery, Lynx will

light up with one LED.

• When connected to the vehicle’s 12 volt system, Lynx will remain

lit as long as it senses wheel movement. After 5 minutes of inactiv-

ity Lynx shuts off the backlight. Press any button or move the

wheels and Lynx will light up again.

• If Lynx is running off its own internal battery, it will only stay lit for

3 seconds.

TO ACTIVATE BACKLIGHT MANUALLY, PRESS OR .

Parts & Features

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Optional Remote:

Lynx has an optional handlebar

mounted remote. It allows the rider to

easily access computer functions while

riding. The remote also allows Lynx to

access its advanced functions: Enduro

& Lap Timer Modes*.

*Lynx does not require the optional

remote to perform Normal Mode

functions.

Please contact your local TrailTech dealer for more information on

the optional Lynx Remote Switch or visit www.TrailTech.net.

Optional

Dashboard:

Lynx has an optional

aluminum billet guard

dashboard.

• Places computer in optimal

viewing position.

• Provides protection in harsh

riding conditions.

Please contact your local

TrailTech dealer for more

information on the optional

Lynx Dashboard or visit www.

TrailTech.net.

Parts & Features

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Reset Button:

Use of the Reset Button

will erase all saved

data and settings

except Odometer and

Accumulated Ride Time.

The reset button is

intended to reset Lynx if

the screen freezes up.

Press it once and the

screen will restore itself.

User settings will need to

be re-entered.

Internal Battery:

Your Lynx computer has an internal 3.0V watch type battery

(#CR2032). Under normal use, this battery will last approximately

one year. The computer and its optional remote switch can both be

run from this battery alone. To conserve battery power, the back-

light will stay lit for only 3 seconds

before shutting off automatically.

To change the battery, unscrew

the battery cap on the back of

the computer. Make sure the

positive side of the battery is fac-

ing up when replaced.

REPLACE WITH BATTERY

MODEL NUMBER #CR2032

Parts & Features

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Method 1)

Bar Mount:

Place bolts as shown in

picture.

Remember to use provided

nuts when placing bolts.

Use the provided strip of black

rubber to provide the clamp with a

non-slip surface.

Tip: Remove plastic Link Arm for a more stable

install. The Link Arm is not required.

Link

Arm

Typical Motorcycle Installation

Shown with Bar Mounted Computer &

Optional Remote

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Installation

Method 2)

Billet Dashboard Mount

The Optional Billet Aluminum Dashboard will protect Lynx from

impacts and place it in the optimal viewing position.

Mounting varies between vehicle models.

Please contact your local TrailTech dealer for more information on

the optional Billet Dashboard or visit www.TrailTech.net.

Installation

Typical ATV Installation

Shown with TrailTech Billet Dashboard &

TrailTech Medium Bend ATV X-Bar Handlebars

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Method 3)

Flat/Surface Mount:

There are two screw holes on the

back of the docking station (see

picture.) Use the included screws to

mount to any ﬂat surface (e.g. stock

odometer mounting bracket or body

panel.)

Make sure that the cables will not be

chafed or damaged in their mounting

location.

Docking Station:

Lynx easily slides on and off

the docking station. Simply

slide the computer down

until it clicks into place.

To remove Lynx from the

docking station, press the

clip down gently and slide

Lynx up and off.

Installation

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12 Volt Systems:

If possible, install Lynx to a 12 volt system.

The backlight function will

stay lit while riding at 5 times

the brightness over the built-

in battery. The pace LED’s

will be activated for Enduro

and Lap Timer Modes.

Lynx is polarity independent.

Either lead can go to the

positive or negative post on

the battery.

OPTION 1)

BATTERY WIRED

Connect the power cables directly into the vehicle’s 12 volt battery.

OPTION 2)

SYSTEM TAP

As an alternative to running wires all the way to the battery, it is

possible to tap into the electrical system. Two good points are at

the lights or the ignition, but anywhere in the circuit will work.

MX Bikes:

Motocross bikes do not have 12 volt power. For connection to an

MX bike, connect power leads to ignition power leads from the

stator. Improper connection will not damage Lynx. If connected

incorrectly, backlight will simply not turn on.

Installation

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ATV Sensor/Magnet Installation:

Lynx needs two things to be

able to collect data:

1. A magnet placed on the

spinning part of the wheel.

2. The sensor, placed on the

non-moving part of the wheel.

The magnet spins around

tripping the sensor switch each

time—data collected lets Lynx

calculate distance and time.

The magnet gets installed

on the brake rotor because it spins with the wheel. Typically the

provided magnetic bolt can simply replace a stock rotor bolt (see

above picture). If that doesn’t work, there is a spare magnet that

can be glued in a hole

on the brake rotor.

(JB Weld or a similar

slow-cure epoxy works

well.)

After the magnet is in,

the sensor is placed

on a non-spinning part

of the wheel.

The sensor typically is

placed on either the

provided C-bracket or

the ATV metal rotor

shield.

Installation

Magnetic Bolt Installation

ATV Rotor

C-Bracket Installation–ATV Left Axle

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Motorcycle Sensor/Magnet Installation:

Motorcycles, like ATVs,

need a magnet placed

on the spinning part

of the wheel and the

sensor installed to a

non-spinning part.

The magnet typically

gets bolted or glued to

the brake rotor.

The sensor wire

should come from the

back of the computer,

be cable-tied to the

brake line as it travels

down the front forks,

then attached to the brake caliper.

Lynx can tell how far and

fast it’s travelled by keeping

track of how many times the

magnet passes under the

sensor switch.

Many Motorcycles and ATVs

have special installation

procedures. Refer to the

provided installation insert

for speciﬁc instructions for

your machine or visit

www.TrailTech.net.

Installation

Magnet About to Pass Under Sensor

Optimum Magnet Rotation Path

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Overview:

You will use the wheel size number when setting up the computer

for your machine. Use Method 1, 2 or 3.

Method 1)

Easy Ruler

Method:

Find the

circumference

of front wheel

by measuring

its diameter in

millimeters. Multiply

the Wheel Diameter by

3.14. The result is your

wheel size.

Method 2)

Rolling Measurements:

On a ﬂat surface, mark the tire sidewall and the ground with a

marking pen. Roll the wheel until the mark on the tire completes

one revolution and is back on the ground. Mark the ground at this

location. Measure the distance between the marks on the ground

and convert the measurement to mm (multiply inches by 25.4). Use

this number for your wheel size. For accuracy, the riders weight

should be on the bike when making this measurement.

Measure Wheel Size

Diameter(mm)

x 3.14

Wheel Size =

Wheel Diameter(mm)

x 3.14

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Measure Wheel Size

Method 3) Distance Measurements:

For the most accurate measurement, use wheel size measure-

ment from above or set the wheel size to 2109mm (motorcycle),

1675mm(ATV) and follow this procedure:

1. Find a length of road where the distance is known.

2. Ride the distance and note the distance the computer reads (for

example, the road is known to be 5 miles and the computer shows

4.95 miles).

3. Use the numbers to solve for X in the following equation:

2109

=

4.95

or

(current wheel size)

=

(current miles)

X 5.00 (new wheel size) (actual miles)

4.95X = 2109 * 5.00

4.95X = 10545

X =

10545

4.95

X = 2130

4. Enter number found from the above method in your computer.

My Wheel

Size:

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Data Setting Mode

Overview:

Data Setting Mode is very important for Lynx to operate correctly.

Choose between kilometers or miles per hour, set the wheel size,

choose between 12 hour or 24 hour clock formats, and set the time

of day.

In Data Setting Mode, the buttons on the main computer body must

be used. If no button is pressed for 15 seconds, Lynx will return to

normal mode.

After a setting is conﬁrmed, Lynx will move to the next setting in

order.

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