Contents

This content is based on app build 582.

Getting Started

This is a high-level guide meant to walk you through common scenarios. For detailed information, see the in-app contextual help.

Disable Battery Optimizations

To use the app, you must exclude it from Android battery optimizations.

Some devices will terminate long-running processes in order to conserve battery. For this app, these include:

  • Running the logger in the background or with the screen off
  • Maintaining a connection to an online telemetry service such as Podium.live
  • Exporting overlaid videos

When starting up, the app will check that it is excluded from batery optimizations. If it is not excluded, you will be prompted to open the device power management settings.

Setup Wizard

When you first open the app, you will be prompted to run the Setup Wizard which will help discover and configure your Bluetooth devices.

At this time, only the following Bluetooth devices are supported by the Setup Wizard:

  • Qstarz 818-XT GPS Receiver
  • Qstarz 818-GT GNSS Receiver
  • RaceBox Mini / Mini S
  • RaceCapture Logger
  • OBDLink Scan Tool
  • GoPro Hero 9+ Camera

You can also run the Setup Wizard at any time by tapping Menu Button to open the main menu, and then tapping Setup Wizard.

Note: The Setup Wizard should be run prior to attending an event, so that it does not discover Bluetooth devices belonging to other drivers.

Preparing Your Devices

Once the setup wizard starts, follow the instructions that are displayed on the device screen.

Setup Wizard - Introduction

Ensure that all of your devices are powered on and, where required, placed in pairing mode.

Scanning for Devices

After starting the device scan, it will take some time for results to be displayed.

Setup Wizard - Scanning (Waiting)

Discovered devices will be displayed once they are detected. You can cancel the scan at any time if you see all of your devices in the list.

Setup Wizard - Scanning (Devices Found)

After the scan has completed, you can confirm the device list to proceed with configuration..

Setup Wizard - Scanning Completed

If all of your devices were not discovered, confirm that they are powered on and discoverable and retry the scan.

Configuring Devices

You will be prompted to allow each device to be paired if required.

Setup Wizard - Configure Devices

Devices that support vehicle data (RaceCapture Loggers, OBDLink Scan Tools) will have a number of default channels enabled. You can modify the selected channels in the main settings.

Next Steps

You can now perform these recommended additional steps before your first event.

Setup Wizard - Configuration Completed

License Unlock

From the main menu, tap Unlock Logger to enter your unlock code.

You may also click on the unlock link in your license email in order to open the app and automatically enter your unlock code.

Licensing the app is necessary to enable the full data logger, and to access cloud and support functionality.

Manage Subscription

After the logger is unlocked, you can access the User Menu. From there, tap Manage Subscription in order to manage your subscription services.

SoloStorm

From within SoloStorm, you may manage your Petrel Cloud subscription to access additional storage capacity. This will open a web page on the Petrel Data Systems web site.

If you do not have a current Petrel Cloud Subscription, you may select a subscription level and then complete your order using our secure checkout.

If you have an existing Petrel Cloud Subscription, you will be taken to your account page where you can upgrade your subscription service.

CircuitStorm

From within CircuitStorm, you may select and manage your Google Play subscription for CircuitStorm. This will also include varying levels of Petrel Cloud storage.

Sample Logs and Videos

To learn how to use the analysis functions of the app, when you tap on the Analysis button you will be prompted to download sample logs and videos. These files can be quite large and will require several GB of free storage.

Mount Your Mobile Device

Device Mounting If you are using the internal accelerometer, internal camera, or the predictive lap timer/coach, then you must securely mount your mobile device in your vehicle. For phones, a suction-cup mount will work well. For tablets, we recommend a rigid mounting solution such as the ones we sell in our store.

Calibrate Accelerometer

If using the internal accelerometer, you must first calibrate it with the mobile device mounted in-place. You will need to find a safe space to perform this step. Follow the instructions in the calibration contextual help.

If using an external GPSS receiver or data logger that contains an accelerometer, you may calibrate it as well using a similar process.

Some external accelerometers must be calibrated manually or via 3rd party software. You will be notified if this is the case.

Test Your Setup

Before attempting to use the app at an event, we strongly recommend that you configure and connect your hardware a few days before the event, and create a test event in order to verify that everything is functioning correctly.

Create a Test Event

From the main menu, tap Configure Event to create a test event where sample data will be logged. You can later delete this event.

Configure Manual Triggers

From the main app settings, open the Logger Trigger settings and select manual logger triggers. This will allow you to manually start and stop recording.

Manual triggers are provided for testing purposes only and are not meant for racing use.

Capture a Test Log

Connect and power your logger and telemetry devices and cameras, and toggle the logger power in the logger screen. If using a data logger or OBD scan tool, also start your vehicle.

Verify that the app is able to connect to all of your configured devices, and confirm that any configured channels are displaying the correct values. You can do this by swiping on the logger values widget.

After confirming that your devices are connected and correctly configured, tap the Start button to manually start recording. After several seconds, tap the Stop button to end recording.

After confirming that the log was loaded for analysis, you may toggle to logger power off, and power off your devices.

Don't forget to change the logger triggers back to automatic! We find that the default settings work best.

Prepare For Your First Event

Ensure that your GPS receiver and Wi-Fi camera are charged before the event. We recommend running any devices that contain a battery off of vehicle power if possible.

Manage the Driver List

From the main menu, tap Manage Drivers to define the list of drivers for the event.

Create An Event

From the main menu, tap Configure Event to create an event. Provide an event name and racing mode. You may also select a course location or circuit depending on the selected racing mode.

At The Event

Warm and Update the GPS Receiver

When you arrive at the event, we recommend that you power the GPS receiver and place it in a mounted location where it can 'see' as many satellites as possible. Leave it powered all day, and make sure it is powered for at least 45 minutes before racing so that it can update the satellite almanac and achieve optimal accuracy.

Course Walks

During course walks, you may take your portable GPS receiver with you and use it to set course markers depending on your event racing mode. Ensure that your GPS receiver is turned on, open the app and togget the logger power. You can then set GPS markers when the logger sees that adequate GPS conditions are met.

For more information, see the contextual help for the markers screen.

You may also use the internal GPS on your mobile device to set course markers.

In Grid

Power your wireless devices, mount your mobile device, and toggle the logger power on. Select the current driver.

Logging will start automatically as per your trigger settings. For staged racing modes, video recording will start when you arrive at the staging marker, or if you tap the “Auto Video” button.

Note: For staged racing modes, a staging trigger will automatically be set after your first lap is recorded.

Note: For staged racing modes, the logger may stop due to a spin, red flag, etc. You can correct/adjust lap data as necessary in the storage browser.

Contextual Help

All help in the app is contextual, meaning that the help offered is always specific to the screen or task at hand.

Contextual help can be opened by tapping Help Icon in the toolbar, in one of the analysis view widgets, or tapping Help in pop-up dialogs.

Support

From the main menu, tap Support to access the support options.

Documentation

Tap to view up-to-date release notes for the app.

Debugging

Tap to configure debug log options, and if necessary email a debug report to support.

Reporting

Configure automated transmission of crash reports and anonymous analytics so we can make continuous improvements.

Notifications

Your device can receive notifications if certain options are enabled, for example the option to automatically download your own logs that were uploaded from another device.

If for some reason you are not receiving notifications, you may refresh the notification identifier on your device.

Manually Connecting Devices

If you choose to not use the Setup Wizard, or if you are using a device that it does not support, then you can manually configure it in the app settings.

From the main menu, tap App Settings to access the app settings and select your GPS / Logger and optional Vehicle Telemetry source.

Note: You may be able to rename your Bluetooth or Wi-Fi devices. We suggest doing so in order to avoid any connectivity issues caused by competitors attempting to incorrectly connect to your device.

Bluetooth GPS (Qstarz 818-XT, etc)

Bluetooth GPS Receiver To configure a generic Bluetooth NMEA GPS/GNSS receiver, first turn it on and pair it with your Android device in the system Bluetooth settings. The pairing code will be either 0000 or 1234. After the receiver is paired with your mobile device, you may then select it as the GPS / Logger in the app.

Qstarz BLE GNSS (Qstarz BL1000-GT, etc)

Qstarz BLE GPS Receiver To configure a Qstarz Bluetooth Low Energy GNSS receiver, first turn it on and pair it with your Android device in the system Bluetooth settings. The pairing code will be either 0000 or 1234. After the receiver is paired with your mobile device, you may then select it as the GPS / Logger in the app.

To calibrate the accelerometer on a Qstarz BLE receiver, mount the unit and turn it on, then long press the large center button on the top of the unit until a beep sounds.

RaceBox Mini

RaceBox Mini GNSS Receiver To configure a RaceBox Mini Bluetooth Low Energy GNSS receiver, ensure that the battery is charged and then select it as the GPS / Logger in the app.

After mounting the RaceBox Mini, make sure that you run the accelerometer calibration process from the main menu.

Note: You can not manually pair a RaceBox mini with your Android device. Simply select it from the list of available devices in the app settings where it will be displayed when scanned.

RaceCapture Logger

RaceCapture Data Logger Various RaceCapture logger models are supported, and they may be connected via either Bluetooth (preferred), USB, or Wi-Fi.

Use of a RaceCapture logger requires that you download download and install the free RaceCapture App from the Google Play store.

Bluetooth

To connect to your RaceCapture logger via Bluetooth, first turn it on and pair it with your Android device in the system Bluetooth settings.

Next, use the RaceCapture app to configure your RaceCapture logger channels and CAN bus options. Follow the directions found on the Autosport Labs web site. When you are done testing the logger, close the RaceCapture app as you can not have more than one Bluetooth connection to a single device.

You may now select the RaceCapture logger as the GPS / Logger in the app. You will need to open the Logger and Maths Channels settings and select the configured RaceCapture channels as data sources.

USB

To connect to your RaceCapture logger via a USB cable, turn it on and then plug one of your USB cable in to your mobile device, and the other end into the logger.

Next, use the RaceCapture app to configure your RaceCapture logger channels and CAN bus options. Follow the directions found on the Autosport Labs web site. When you are done testing the logger, close the RaceCapture app as you can not have more than one USB connection to a single device.

You may now select the RaceCapture logger as the GPS / Logger in the app. You will need to open the Logger and Maths Channels settings and select the configured RaceCapture channels as data sources.

Note: Your mobile device must support USB host mode operation in order to connect to a RaceCapture logger via a USB cable.

Wi-Fi

To connect to your RaceCapture logger via Wi-Fi, first turn it on and configure it as a Wi-Fi access point in your Android system settings. If your device allows you disable the option to use cellular radio when no internet is available via Wi-Fi, then you should do so.

Next, use the RaceCapture app to configure your RaceCapture logger channels and CAN bus options. Follow the directions found on the Autosport Labs web site. When you are done testing the logger, close the RaceCapture app.

You may now select the RaceCapture logger as the GPS / Logger in the app. You will need to open the Logger and Maths Channels settings and select the configured RaceCapture channels as data sources.

Race Technology DL-1

Race Technology DL1 To configure a Race Technology DL1 logger, you must purchase and configure a serial to bluetooth reader and fabricate a custom cable. See the contextual help for GPS / Logger selection for a detailed guide.

Note: The app need to 'calibrate' the DL1 accelerometer by knowing the orientation of the logger mounted inside the vehicle.

Racelogic VBOX Sport

Racelogic VBOX Sport To configure a Racelogic VBOX Sport logger, first turn it on and pair it with your Android device in the system Bluetooth settings. The pairing code will be either 0000 or 1234. After the VBOX Sport is paired with your mobile device, you may then select it as the GPS / Logger in the app.

OBD II Scan Tool

OBD Scan Tool To configure an OBD scan tool, first turn it on and pair it with your Android device in the system Bluetooth settings. Some models such as the OBDLink MX+ require you to press a button in order to place it into pairing mode. The pairing code will be either 0000 or 1234. After the OBD Scan Tool is paired with your mobile device, you may then select it as the Vehicle Telemetry source in the app.

Note: Only OBD scan tools that use the ELM327 chipset are supported. While you can purchase low-cost clones of these devices from offshore vendors, our testing has shown them to be unreliable and slow, and the devices are prone to failure.

Porsche Wi-Fi Gateway

Porsche Wi-Fi Gateway To configure a Porsche GT car Wi-Fi gateway, first start the vehicle and configure it as a Wi-Fi access point in your Android system settings. The password for the gateway will vary on the vehicle model and year. We recommend using the Porsche Precision app in order to verify the password. After the Wi-Fi gateway is configured as an access point on your device, you may then select it as the Vehicle Telemetry source in the app.

Configure Cameras

Configure, calibrate and test the cameras that you wish to have the app control.

Internal Camera

Internal Camera Select the internal camera that you wish to use to capture video. When selecting the video quality, we suggest 720P @ 60FPS. Most mobile devices can process 720P video with an overlay, and 60FPS gives more detail than the standard 30FPS.

Calibrate the internal camera using a mirror(s) in order to account for the delay when starting recording.

Finally, mount your device in the vehicle and turn on the logger and verify that the camera is aimed correctly. Swipe on the logger values widget to access the camera preview window.

Wi-Fi Camera

Wi-Fi Camera Connect your mobile device to your supported Wi-Fi camera as per the camera instructions, and select it in the app Wi-Fi camera settings. When selecting the video quality, we suggest 1080P @ 60FPS. Most mobile devices can process 1080P video with an overlay, and 60FPS gives more detail than the standard 30FPS.

Note: Some cameras (such as the GoPro Hero6 and newer) support a combination of Bluetooth + Wi-Fi control. To configure this type of camera, you must select the camera from a list of paired Bluetooth devices. Once the camera is connected, the Wi-Fi network will be automatically configured.

Note: On newer Android devices, Wi-Fi access points that are configured by one app (for example, the GoPro app) are not available for other apps. Any Wi-Fi camera access point used by this app MUST be manually created using the device system settings.

When connecting a GoPro Hero 5 and below camera for the first time, note that the GoPro app must be used. This will create a Wi-Fi access point for you. You can use the app to change the access point password, and then remove and re-create the access point in the device system settings.

Calibrate the Wi-Fi camera in order to account for the delay when starting recording.

Logger Screen

The Logger screen allows you to control and view the operational state of the data logger.

Logger screen - off

From here, you may access the main application menu, select the current driver, and open the Analysis screen.

Main Menu

Tap on Menu icon in the toolbar, or swipe in from the left of the screen to open the main application menu:

Main menu

For additional help with the main menu, tap on Getting started at the bottom of the menu.

Logger Toolbar

Logger toolbar

The Logger screen toolbar displays the current logger state, information about the logger configuration, and important navigation options.

Toolbar Controls

Logger State

Logger state

The logger will be in one of the following states:

  • OffThe logger is disabled and not connected to any devices.
  • StartingThe logger is initializing but not yet attempting to connect to any devices.
  • ConnectingThe logger is attempting connect to your GPS receiver or hardware logger.
  • ReadyThe logger is connected to a GPS receiver and is monitoring the logging triggers.
  • StagedThe logger has detected that the vehicle is near the staging marker. If configured, video recording will start when staged.
  • RecordingThe logger is capturing data and video and saving it in memory.
  • ProcessingThe logger has stopped recording and is processing the new log before saving it to the database. After this, the app will switch to the analysis view to review the log.

Current Event

Current event

The details of the current event configuration are displayed in addition to the selected race mode. Event configuration is found under the main menu.

Markers

Markers

Tap to set GPS markers. Only enabled when the logger is ready and had an adequate GPS fix, and the event configuration supports setting markers.

Current Driver

Current driver

The currently selected driver. Tap to select from a list of enabled drivers. Driver management can be accessed from the main menu.

Analysis

Current driver

Tap to switch to the analysis view in order to review recorded logs. If no logs are open, this will open the storage browser.

Logger Controls

Power Button

Tap Menu icon to toggle the logger between Off and Ready. When ready, recording will start and stop when the trigger conditions have been met.

When not using the logger, make sure to turn it off in order to conserve your device battery.

When the logger is ready, additional controls and information will be available:

Logger screen - ready

The progress indicator / colored ring also indicates the logger status:

  • Black/GreyThe logger is off.
  • BlueThe logger is connecting.
  • GreenThe logger is ready to record, or processing captured data.
  • RedThe logger is recording.

When the logger is ready, you can manually start the video recorder or the logger itself, depending on the current configuration.

Start Video (Automatic Triggers – No Staging Marker Set)

Tap Start video to force all configured video cameras to start recording.

This is used to capture the vehicle launch when a staging marker has not been set, or to capture the out lap on a circuit before the start/finish line has been crossed.

This button is displayed only when no staging marker is set, and the logger is ready and is configured with automatic triggers

Auto Video (Automatic Triggers – Staging Marker Set)

Tap Auto video to force all configured video cameras to start recording.

This is used to force the logger to begin capturing video before the staging area is detected.

This button is displayed only when a staging marker is set, and the logger is ready and is configured with automatic triggers.

Start Logger (Manual Triggers)

Tap Start Logger to start recording data.

This should only be used for testing and verifying your setup. Always use automatic triggers when racing.

This button is displayed only when the logger is ready and is configured with manual triggers. The event race mode must support staging (Autocross, Pro Solo, etc).

Logger Ready – Video Recording

Stop Video (Automatic triggers)

Tap Stop video to abort recording for all configured video cameras.

Logger Recording

Stop Logger (Manual Triggers)

Tap Stop Logger to stop recording data.

Logger Status

GPS Health and Logger State

GPS Health and Logger State

The logger state is displayed in the top left corner of the screen. When the logger is in the READY state, the current driver or course side will also be displayed on a whenever the current racing mode supports staged courses and/or course sides.

When the current event uses a racing mode that supports staging and the vehicle is staged, the logger status will be displayed as Staged.

The current satellite count is displayed along with the GPS accuracy (DOP) in meters. As a general rule, at least 8 satellites and a maximum of DOP of 1.1m are required for satisfactory GPS accuracy.

If the GPS health is unsatisfactory, then a warning message will be displayed.

The current time from the GPS receiver is also displayed, as well as the logger status.

When a reference lap is loaded for the current event, then the reference lap time is also displayed below the GPS status.

Connected Devices and Services Status

Connected devices

The status of each connected device and camera appear along the bottom of the logger screen. Refresh rates will update next to each icon if applicable. If a device does not appear, it has not been selected in the logger settings.

GPS / Logger / Vehicle / Telemetry Status

The connectivity state and update rate of any connected GPS source, data logger, vehicle data source, or telemetry service is displayed.

Connected GPS/logger
Device State
  • GrayNot connected.
  • GreenEstablished connection.
Device Update Rate
  • Black TextAcceptable update rate.
  • Red BackgroundLow update rate.
Camera Status

The status of the internal camera and the Wi-Fi camera are displayed.

Connected camera
Camera State
  • GrayNot connected.
  • GreenReady to record.
  • RedRecording video.

Wi-Fi cameras may also indicate battery level and download status.

Note: For longer recording sessions, Wi-Fi cameras will split up captured video into individual chapter files. If this is the case, all of the recorded chapters will be downloaded and merged. This can take some time.

Solo Delta Time Indicator

When running Autocross and ProSolo events, a simple progress indicator can be displayed in the logger screen. This feature can be enabled in the Display Settings screen (SoloStorm only).

Logger screen - solo delta time

This progress indicator functions similar to the circuit lap timer, in that is compares the current run to the fastest run from the current event.

It displays a progress bar on the left when the delta time is negative (faster).

Logger screen - solo delta time - negative

It displays a progress bar on the right when the delta time is positive (slower).

Logger screen - solo delta time - positive

Note: Only runs that have passed both a start and finish marker will be loaded as the fastest run. The current event must have both start and finish markers set for this to occur. This is to prevent spins and partial runs from being loaded as the fastest run, and to provide the best accuracy possible when calculating the delta time.

Note: Event markers can be set either while walking the course, or during analysis when editing sectors.

Logger Values

The right hand side of the logger screen displays the IMU (accelerometer + gyros, if available), data channels and video preview that are connected to your device.

To scroll through these options, swipe left or right on the display area.

IMU
IMU

Vehicle acceleration is visualized using the orange ball in the acceleration indicator. The current accelerometer values are displayed along with the current roll and pitch rates from the logger gyros, if available. This view can be used to confirm that your accelerometer is configured correctly.

Data Channels
Data channels

Configured data channels are displayed with their current values. Speed, elevation and device battery temperature are always displayed. Device internal temperature is displayed if it is available. Additional channels such as throttle position, engine rpm, etc are displayed if configured in the Logger Channel settings. This view can be used to confirm that your data logger or vehicle telemetry configuration is correct and that the correct values are transmitted.

Video Preview
Video preview

If an internal video camera is configured, the video preview window will be displayed here. This view can be used to ensure that your device is aimed correctly in order to capture video.

License Unlock

Enter your unlock code to enable the SoloStorm logger and access the Petrel Cloud service.

Until you unlock the app, the logger will not function.

Select your license email address and type or paste the provided unlock code:

Unlock

Your unlock code can be found in the license email that was sent to you soon after your purchase.

Please note:

  • The license email that you select must be the same one that is associated with the unlock code.
  • The license email address must be registered as an account on your mobile devices. Google accounts seem to work best.
  • You must grant this app permission to view the license email address on this device.
  • If you need to change your license email, please contact support.

If you are experiencing difficulty licensing the software, please contact support.

License Recovery

If you have lost your unlock code or wish to receive a current download link, please tap on the 'Lost your unlock code?' link.

License Recovery

Use the in-app recovery form in order to have a copy of your unlock code and a current download link sent to your license email address.

Unlock

Select your license email address from the list, and tap 'Request Email'

Please note: You can also use the automated form located under the support menu at www.petreldata.com in order to have your unlock code and current download link re-sent to you.

Register and Unlock (CircuitStorm Only)

CircuitStorm is distributed via the Google Play store, however using the logger on a trial basis or purchasing a subscription requires you to register a free account.

Registration

To create an account, you must select your license email address from a list of accounts registered on your mobile device. You must also enter your first and last name.

Your personal information will not be shared with anyone. If you choose to share logs via Petrel Cloud, then your name will be visible. You can prevent others from searching for your name via an option located under Petrel Cloud Settings the user menu.

Please note:

  • The license email that you select must be the same one that is associated with the unlock code.
  • The license email address must be registered as an account on your mobile devices. Google accounts seem to work best.
  • You must grant this app permission to view the license email address on this device.
  • If you need to change your license email, please contact support.

If you are experiencing difficulty registering your account, please contact support.

Unlocking the Logger

After creating an account, the logger will be unlocked.

After you unlock the app, only 3 laps can be recorded by the logger and saved on the device.

In order to record an unlimited number of logs and videos, or to access additional Petrel Cloud storage, you must purchase a subscription.

Google Play Subscriptions

Subscriptions can be purchased by opening the main app menu, expanding the user menu, and then tapping on Manage Subscription.

Previously Created Account

If you have previously created a CircuitStorm account and have an unlock code, then you can unlock the logger by tapping on the 'Enter Your Unlock Code' tab and directly entering it in the form that is provided.

Unlock

Your unlock code can be found in the license email that was sent to you soon after you created your account.

License Recovery

If you have lost your unlock code, please tap on the 'Lost your unlock code?' link in order to have it sent to your license email address.

Predictive Lap Timer and Coach

The predictive lap timer and coach will be automatically be displayed once logging starts when using racing modes that support pre-defined circuits.

Lap Timer

Several key pieces of information are displayed on this screen in order to help you make quick decisions while competing on a racing circuit.

Controls

Stop Button

Lap Timer - Stop

Tap the stop button to end logging and return to the logger screen.

The current lap will be discarded, and any video cameras will be stopped.

Lap Timing

Important lap time values are displayed that allow you to determine how changes to your vehicle inputs or racing line are affecting your performance.

Last Lap Time

Lap Timer - Last time

The time of the last completed lap is displayed.

The last lap time is displayed in green text if it was a new fast lap.

The last lap time is displayed in red text if it was slower than the best lap.

Best Lap Time

Lap Timer - Best time

The best recorded lap time is displayed. This lap is used to calculate delta time and speed values.

The best lap can be optionally selected when configuring the event. It can be selected from either the current event or from another event. By default, the fastest lap from the current event is loaded.

Target Lap Time

The target lap time is displayed in place of the best lap time when the current is configured to target a specified lap time.

Lap Timer - Target time

The lap timer uses the fastest log from the current event in order to calculate values based on the target lap time.

The target lap time is not displayed until a lap has been recorded for the current event.

Delta Time

Lap Timer - Delta time

The current delta time relative to the best lap is displayed on the left side of the screen.

If the delta time is negative (the current lap is faster), the value will be displayed in green text.

If the delta time is positive (the current lap is slower), the value will be displayed in red text.

Delta Time Progress

Lap Timer - progress

The time delta is visualized via a progress bar that resets with each lap.

For negative delta times, the bar expands from the center of the screen to the left side.

For positive delta times, the bar expands from the center of the screen to the right side.

Progress Bar Color

The time delta progress bar changes color based on the rate of delta time change.

If you are making up time on track, the bar will be colored green.

If you are losing time on track, the bar will be colored red.

If the delta time is not changing, the bar will be colored white.

The color will blend between green, red, and white as the rate of change varied.

Additional Fields

Lap Number

Lap Timer - Lap number

The current lap number is displayed and increments with each lap completed.

When recording starts, the lap count will resume from the last lap recorded for the current event.

Speed Delta

Lap Timer - Speed delta

The speed delta is the vehicle speed relative to the best lap speed at the same position.

Speed delta is useful for picking braking markers, and judging your effectiveness at corner exit.

This field is only displayed once a best lap has been set.

Sector Completion

Lap Timer - Sectors

The status of each sector in the circuit is displayed in a progress bar.

The sector is colored green if it was faster than or equal to the best lap, red if it was slower, dark gray if it is the current sector, and black if it has not yet been entered.

The current sector number is displayed in the sector indicator.

Stint Time

The current stint time is displayed when using the Endurance racing mode, and is configured in the Event settings.

Lap Timer - Stint Time

The stint timer displays the number of hours and minutes since the logger began recording. The value is displayed in orange when the remaining stint time is less than the configured warning threshold, or in red when the stint time has exceeded the configured maximum value.

The stint time is reset whenever the current driver is changed during a pit stop. This requires the pit location marker to have been set.

Off Course Indicator

If the logger determines that you are not close enough to the path of the currently selected best lap, then the message OFF COURSE will be displayed in the bottom half of the lap timer.

When off course, lap time delta, the progress indicator, and the delta speed will not be displayed.

Digital Gauges

Lap Timer - Digital Gauges

Digital gauges are displayed in the lap timer for the following logger channels:

  • Oil Pressure
  • Oil Temperature
  • Coolant Temperature
  • Fuel Temperature

Gauges are only displayed when their individual channels are configured under the Logger Channels settings.

Channel Alarms

Lap Timer - Digital Gauges

Alarm notifications are displayed for each gauge, and are configured for each logger channel.

Warnings are displayed with an ORANGE background.

Alerts are displayed with a RED background.

Notifications

Notifications may be displayed when a fast lap time or a fast sector time is set.

Pop-Up Notifications

Lap Timer - Popup Notifications

Pop-up windows will display new fast times if this option is enabled in the Display settings.

Voice Notifications

If voice notifications are enabled in the Display settings, then fast times will be announced via the current audio output device. This may be the vehicle Bluetooth stereo connection.

Pit Speed Window

Lap Timer - Pit Speed

The pit speed window is enabled when using the Endurance racing mode and is displayed any time the vehicle is travelling below 10mph above the pit speed limit for 3 seconds.

The current vehicle speed is displayed in the pit speed window.

A green background is displayed when travelling at or below the pit speed limit. An orange background is displayed when travelling under 3mph above the pit speed limit. Any speed above this will be displayed with a red background.

Set the desired pit speed limit when configuring the event.

Pit Timer

Lap Timer - Pit Timer

The pit timer is enabled when using the Endurance racing mode (CircuitStorm only), and a Hot Pit marker has been set. The vehicle must come to a complete stop in the hot pit stall where the marker was set.

The elapsed pit time is displayed, as well as the next selected driver.

The pit timer will automatically close when the vehicle begins to move.

Next Driver Selection

The next driver can be manually selected at any time while the vehicle is stopped. Automatic driver rotation is not enabled in Endurance racing mode due to the nature of unexpected pit stops and last-minute driver lineup changes.

Changing the driver does not require the logger to be stopped, so that laps with pit stops will be logged.

Analysis Screen

The Analysis screen allows you to review recorded logs and videos.

Analyis Screen

From here, you may access the storage browser in order to open logs, access and configure various analysis widgets, and review and manipulate video files.

Analysis Toolbar

Logger toolbar

The Analysis screen toolbar displays the current analysis position and provides access to the storage browser.

Toolbar Controls

Current Analysis Position

Current event

The current analysis position is displayed as either time or distance, depending on the selected analysis mode.

To change the analysis mode, tap on the current position to open the selection menu.

Current event

Playback Controls

Current event

You can start or pause playback of the current logs in real time by tapping on Resume playback and Pause playback.

Tap Reset position to reset the current analysis position to the beginning of the logs.

Note that when a start marker is set, the current analysis position will display a negative value until the current position is at or past the marker.

Browse Logs and Storage

Browse logs

Tap to open the storage browser and select logs for analysis. You can have up to 6 logs open for analysis at any given time. By default, only 2 logs will be kept open after a new log is recorded. This value can be increased in the main analysis settings.

If no logs have been loaded when you first enter Analysis mode, you will be automatically prompted to browse events and select laps. If you currently have logs open for analysis, then you will be prompted with additional options to load logs:

Browse logs
Log Selection Options
  • Browse Same EventSelect and replace all logs currently loaded from the baseline log event.
  • Add from other eventAdd laps from a different event than the current baseline log.
  • Change baselineChange the baseline lap that other logs are referenced against from the current open laps. The default baseline lap is the top lap in the selection list.
  • Remove allRemove all open laps from the analysis view, and open the storage browser.

Analysis Control Bar

Analysis controls

The analysis control bar provides controls for various analysis widgets.

Analysis Widgets

Tap Widgets to select form the list of optional analysis widgets.

Analysis widgets selection

Tap Reset Widgets to reset the widgets to their default sizes.

Toggle Sectors and Turns

Tap Sectors to toggle sector markers, as well as sector and apex coach controls within the map view.

Configure Traces

Tap Traces to configure the channels that are displayed in the traces view.

Charts

Tap Charts to view a set of pre-configured charts and histograms compiled from the currently open logs.

Analysis Widgets

The analysis screen is composed of several widgets. Some of them can be toggled or configured to customize the view to your needs.

Each open log is assigned a unique color that is consistent across all widgets. A color-blind option is available under the main display settings.

Log Analytics

Log analytics

Information for each open log is displayed, including the driver, lap/run number and elapsed time. Depending on the race mode and sector visibility, sector times and 60ft times are also displayed.

Traces and Position Scale

Traces and timeline

The traces widget displays a graph for each of the selected channels. Individual channels will be expanded to consume all of the available height. If additional space is required, you can scroll up/down to view all of the available channels.

Drag left/right in order to change the current analysis position. Pinch to zoom to increase the analysis resolution. The position scale at the bottom indicates the current analysis position and resolution.

Trace Channels

Trace Channels

Graphed values for each open log are displayed on a per-channel basis. If sector analysis is enabled, the sectors and markers are demarcated as well.

Channel Legend

Channel Label
Channel Label

Displays the name of the channel.

Channel values
Channel Values

Displays the channel value for each open log at the current analysis position.

Delta values
Delta Values

Displays the delta value compared to the baseline log for each subsequent log at the current analysis position.

Peak Value
Peak Value

Displays a single peak value attained for all open logs over the total duration.

Tap Expand channel to expand an individual channel to the full available height. Tap Restore channel to restore the channel height.

Map View

Map view

The map view displays the route for each open log, as well as the current analysis position.

Map Controls

Pinch to zoom in/out on the map. The current analysis position markers will always be centered in the view. Depending on the racing mode, swipe up/down or left/right to change the map rotation and elevation. Tap Map reset to reset the current zoom, rotation and elevation back to the default values.

Tap a position marker to align all logs to the same position.

Map Sectors

Map sectors

When you toggle the map sectors in the analysis toolbar, individual sectors are demarcated on the map.

Please note: Start / Finish sectors are always displayed on the map, but they only respond to tap gestures when all sectors are toggled for display.

Tap an individual sector indicator to view it in the Sector Analysis screen. Optionally, you can tap Open sector to view the current sector for the baseline log in the Sectors Analysis screen.

Tap Edit sectors to enable the sector edit controls:

Map sectors

Tap Edit sectors to open contextual help for section editing.

Videos

Video frames are displayed for each open log that has at lease one captured video file. Swipe up/down to view videos for all available logs.

Log Video View

Each video view displays the video frame corresponding to the current analysis position of its open log.

Log video
Video Menu

Tap Video Menu to open a context menu with choices to add, remove, share, and overlay videos.

Tap 'Help' at the bottom of the menu for video contextual help.

Traction Circle

Traction circle

Displays a plot of lateral and longitudinal acceleration for each open log, in order to compare which log made better use of available traction.

The current analysis position of each open log is indicated along with the combined 2D acceleration value.

Resizing Widgets

Analysis widgets can be resized by long tapping and dragging on the border area between the video widget and the map widget, or the border area between the traces widget and the map widget.

When the resizing control is active, an overlay scrim will be visible. You may then drag the border in the direction that you wish to reposition it.

Video Analysis

The video frame corresponding to the current analysis position is displayed, along with tools to playback and manipulate the video.

Log video

The video source, resolution and timestamp are displayed along the bottom:

Video Toolbar

Log video

Each video view has its own toolbar that allows playback, selection, and manipulation of video. If a video file is beinng downloaded from an external camera, download progress will also be displayed.

Video Playback

Tap Video Playback to playback video files. If multiple files are available for a log, then you will be prompted to select one.

Video Source

Tap Video Source to select the video source from a list. This can be an internal camera, an external camera, or an auxiliary source.

Video Menu

Tap Video Menu to open a context menu with choices to add, remove, share, and overlay videos:

Log video

Basic Operations

These options are available even when no video files are associated with the current log.

Add new video

Allows you to select a video on your device to associate with the open log as an auxiliary video.

Only 2 auxiliary videos may be attached to a log. If the current log is already associated with 2 auxiliary videos, then this option is disabled

Add from other log

Use this to associate a video file from another open log with this log. This is used when an auxiliary video has been added that spans multiple laps around a circuit, and you wish to associate additional open logs with the video.

This option is only available for logs recorded using a circuit-based racing mode such as Time Attack.

Export chroma key video

Overlay log data over a chroma key background for use with a third-party video editor.

Video Operations

These options are available only if a video is associated with the current log.

Remove Video

Removes the video from this log. If the video is not associated with any other logs, then is will be deleted from the device.

Download File

Download the video file from a remote camera.

By default, low-resolution video files are downloaded immediately after logging stops. The full resolution file will need to be download manually in order to export an overlaid version.

Note: For longer recording sessions, Wi-Fi cameras will split up captured video into individual chapter files. If this is the case, all of the recorded chapters will be downloaded and merged. This can take some time.

Note: Due to limitations imposed by Android 10 and below, only video chapter files with a combined size under 4GB may be downloaded and merged.

Import File

Import a video file from a location on the mobile device.

The video file would have been copied from a remote camera SD card, since downloading files over a camera Wi-Fi connection can be very slow.

Note: For longer recording sessions, Wi-Fi cameras will split up captured video into individual chapter files. If this is the case, all of the recorded chapters must be copied and will then be merged. This can take some time.

Note: Due to limitations imposed by Android 10 and below, only video chapter files with a combined size under 4GB may be imported and merged.

Sync – Realtime

Adjust video-data synchronization while playing the video back in realtime.

Sync – Select frame

Adjust video-data synchronization to the current analysis position by selecting the individual video frame.

It is common to adjust synchronization at the start of a log by selecting the frame where the vehicle begins to move (staged racing modes), or selecting the frame where the vehicle crosses the start/finish sensor (circuit racing modes).

Extract frames

Extract video frames to display while analyzing logs.

Frames are normally extracted after the logger stops, or after a video file is downloaded from a remote camera. If for some reason this does not occur, or you modify the video extraction frame rate in the video settings, then the process can be run again.

Export video with overlay

Exports the current video with data overlaid from the log. If using a remote camera, this requires that the full resolution file be downloaded or imported.

A 2nd video can be included in the overlay, from either the same log or another open log. There are several options used to configure the video overlay. This process has its own contextual help.

Copy to Device

Copy a video file to a location on the mobile device of your choosing.

Due to Android security restrictions, videos and other data are kept in a special directory structure that is not easy to find. In order to access specific video files, you must first copy them to a directory of your choosing.

If multiple video files (low resolution, full resolution) or renditions (original, overlaid) are available, then you will be prompted so select the desired file.

Share

Share a video file file via Android share prompts (YouTube, social media, etc)

If multiple video files (low resolution, full resolution) or renditions (original, overlaid) are available, then you will be prompted so select the desired file.

Trace Channels

This screen allows you to select which trace data channels are displayed in the Analysis screen.

Trace Channels

Some channels are calculated or filtered, while others are raw recorded data.

Channel Selection

Scroll up/down the list of available channels, and tap each one to toggle its selection state.

Reset to Default Selection

Trace Channels - Reset

Tap on the Reset button in the toolbar to reset to default selected channels.

Channels Types

Some of the available channels have unique attributes that will determine how you configure and best make use of them.

Time Delta Channel

The time delta channel is used to compare time gained/lost between 2 or more logs, compared to the current baseling log.

Significant events that resulted in a sharp change in time delta are indicated with a background highlight. The area under the curve is shaded for improved visibility.

Vehicle Telemetry Channels

These channels require a dedicated data logger, OBD scan tool, of wireless connection to the vehicle.

  • Engine RPM
  • Throttle position
  • Brake Pressure
  • Steering Angle
  • Gear Number
  • Gear Number (Calculated) – Requires Engine RPM
  • Analog Channels
Acceleration Channels

Lateral, Longitudinal, Vertical and Combined 2D are available as either filtered, raw, or calculated versions.

When using the internal accelerometer in a mobile device, select the filtered channels. When using a dedicated data logger with IMU, select the raw channels. If you were not able to properly configure the device orientation, use the calculated channels.

Calculated Channels

Various calculated channels can be viewed during analysis, however they are mostly used as inputs for other functions. Some may still be useful during analysis.

GPS Diagnostic Channels

These channels can help diagnose GPS/GNSS receiver issues.

  • Sample Count
  • Satellite Count
  • GNSS Fix Accuracy
  • GNSS Fix Quality
Maths Channels

Maths channels require that you configure their formulas in the main analysis settings.

Channel Sources

You can compare raw, filtered, and calculated channels in order to judge the quality of your data capture device and configuration. Ideally, no filter should be required if you have an appropriate sample rate, data source, and connection/mounting.

Channel sources can also be selected in the main Analysis Settings. The settings determine which channel versions are used in the traction circle as well as the video overlay.

  • Raw ChannelsValues as caputed by the logger. If the sample rate is inadequate or there are device mounting issues, these traces may appear noisy. A properly configured external logger is required to use raw data.
  • Filtered ChannelsValues have had filtering applied to reduce signal noise and increase readability.
  • Calculated ChannelsValues are calculated based on other channels. Use these when the sources of the raw or filtered channels are not configured correctly or are not reliable.

Sectors and Markers

Modification Controls

Sector are automatically demarcation based on the configured event racing mode.

You may modify sectors to your liking, and adjust the position of GPS markers from within the Map view.

Changes will be automatically saved to the open event, and will affect all logs opened for the same event.

Edit Sectors

Editing Sectors

Split Sector

Tap Split to split the current sector in 2 at the current analysis position of the baseline log.

Merge Sectors

Tap Merge to merge the current sector with the subsequent one.

Reset sectors

Tap Reset to reset all sectors back to the auto-generated default values. Start and finish marker positions will not be changed.

Setting Markers

Set Start Marker

Tap Start Marker to set the start marker to the current analysis position of the baseline log. This will change how lap time is calculated.

Set Finish Marker

Tap Finish Marker to set the finish marker to the current analysis position of the baseline log. This will change how lap time is calculated, and affect how exported video is trimmed.

Exit

Tap Back to exit edit mode and return to the map controls.

Sector Analysis

The Sector Analysis screen allows you to compare sector times and values across all open logs.

Sectors screen

From here, you may select the sector you wish to analyze, configure the data display be changing the baseline log selection, or return to the analysis screen aligned at the start of a specified sector for a more comprehensive analysis.

Sectors Toolbar

Sectors toolbar

The Sectors analysis toolbar displays the current baseline log and provides controls for navigating through the available sectors.

Baseline lap

Sectors toolbar

Tap here to select the baseline log from a list of open logs. This will change the order that logs are listed in the sector times chart, and will also change the baseline values used in the sector channels chart.

If the log you want to use is not available, this is because it is not loaded as part of the existing analysis data set. Return to the main analysis screen and load the lap you desire from the storage browser.

Event Optimal Lap

Sectors toolbar

Tap to open sector analysis for all logs belonging to the same event as the currently selected baseline lap.

Note: Only logs that contribute to the optimal lap time will be displayed.

Navigation

Sectors toolbar

Tap the left/right arrows move to the previous/next sector sequentially.

Optionally, you may tap on any sector listed in the sector times chart in order to immediately select that sector.

Sector Alignment

Sectors toolbar

Tap to return to the main analysis screen and align all logs positions to the beginning of the currently selected sector.

Sector Analytics

Sector Times

Sectors screen

The elapsed time for each log is shown along with the elapsed time for the fastest sector, as well as delta times for slower sectors. You can compare sector times across logs to quickly identify the sectors that require investigation.

The theoretical best lap time, along with the best time for each sector, displayed at the top with a black background.

Fast sectors are displayed with a green background, slower with a red background. For the currently selected sector, the background is a neutral color and the text is displayed in the appropriate color.

Sector Channels

Sectors screen

Sector channel values are compared to the baseline log. For each channel, a green background indicates a value that is better compared to the baseline, and a red background indicates a value that is worse compared to the baseline log.

The list of sector channels can be taller than the device screen, so you may drag up/down to see the complete list.

Available Channels

The following channels are available to compare across sectors:

  • Elapsed Timetime to complete this sector
  • Entry TimeTime arrived at start of sector relative to elapsed total lap time
  • Exit TimeTime exited sector relative to total lap time
  • Entry SpeedSpeed at entry to sector
  • Exit SpeedSpeed at exit of sector
  • Average SpeedAverage speed within sector
  • DistanceDistance travelled in sector
  • Average lateral AccelerationAverage lateral acceration sustained during sector
  • Average Throttle %Average throttle application during sector (requires OBDII reader or other external data source)

Sector Map

Sectors screen

The currently selected sector is displayed for each log, using the same assigned analysis color as in the analysis screen.

The entire log is displayed in an inset map, with the currently selected sector highlighted.

Vehicle position markers are animated to repeatedly show realtime progress through the sector.

Event Optimal Lap

The Optimal Lap Analysis screen allows you to compare sector times and values across all logs for an event.

Optimal lap screen

From here, you may select the sector you wish to analyze, as well as add additional logs from other events.

Note: Only the logs that contribute to the optimal lap time will be displayed.

Optimal Lap Sectors Toolbar

Optimal lap toolbar

The Optimal Lap Sectors analysis toolbar provides controls for navigating through the available sectors, as well as loading additional logs.

Add Logs

Optimal lap toolbar

Tap here to select the baseline log from a list of open logs. This will change the order that logs are listed in the sector times chart, and will also change the baseline values used in the sector channels chart.

If the log you want to use is not available, this is because it is not loaded as part of the existing analysis data set. Return to the main analysis screen and load the lap you desire from the storage browser.

Navigation

Optimal lap toolbar

Tap the left/right arrows move to the previous/next sector sequentially.

Optionally, you may tap on any sector listed in the sector times chart in order to immediately select that sector.

Sector Analytics

The same sector analytics are provided as when analyzing sectors for only the currently open logs.

Apex Coach

The Apex Coach is currently in beta release.

For use with circuit racing modes, you can analyze individual turns, focusing on braking, turn-in, apex and exit.

Automated analysis will provide feedback and suggestions for improving your performance.

Limited turn analysis functionality is currently available while we further develop this feature. Please let us know what you think!

Charts

Use the pre-configured charts in order to quickly spot patterns in your logs that can help you tune your vehicle or adjust your driving inputs.

Speed and Time Delta vs Distance

Use this line chart to find large changes in time delta, then zoom in to examine where differences in vehicle speed contributed to the changes.

Speed and Throttle vs Distance

Use this line chart to compare differences in vehicle speed, and examine the throttle inputs that contributed to those differences.

Vehicle Tuning

Test changes in vehicle setup by comparing major differences in speed through the corners and at the end of straightaways for the same vehicle and driver.

Driver Development

Pay close attention to throttle application and how it leads to differences in exit speeds.

Engine RPM vs Speed (Gearing)

View a scatter plot of engine speed vs GPS-based vehicle speed.

Vehicle Tuning

Use the gearing scatter plot to verify an adjust your gearing range in cars with custom transmission gears, final drives, sprockets, and differentials.

Driver Development

GPS speed vs engine RPM can show how much slip under acceleration and braking are being induced by the driver overall.

  • A chart that shows tightly grouped lines indicates that the driver is consistently under-driving the tires.
  • A chart that shows areas of poorly-grouped indicate a driver that is over-driving the tires in areas, most likely corner exit and braking.
  • Some spread withing each gear range indicates that the driver is consistently optimizing the slip angles of the tires.

Lateral Accel and Speed Histogram

Turn Radius and Lateral Accel Histogram

Speed Histogram

Engine RPM and Throttle Histogram

Throttle and Speed Histogram

Video Playback

Play original video files with data overlaid in real-time.

Video playback

Video Playback Toolbar

Video playback - toolbar

On devices running Android 6 and higher, the playback speed can be selected from the provided dropdown.

Video Overlay

Create a new video with log data visualized and overlaid on top.

The resulting video file can be copied off of the device or shared via YouTube, social media, etc.

Video Overlay Toolbar

Video overlay toolbar

The toolbar displays the name of the currently selected log file, and allows you to launch the overlay background job.

Export

Video overlay toolbar

Tap to accept the current settings and begin exporting the video from within a background process.

Note: Before starting the export process, the app will check that your mobile device is capable of decoding the selected input video(s). It is common for devices to be unable to decode higher resolutions and frame rates, such as 4k 60fps. If your mobile device does not indicate that it supports the selected video files, then an error will be displayed.

Progress and completion is communicated via a system notification.

Output Types

The video overlay settings will differ depending on the type of video to be generated.

Overlay Over Existing Video File

The exported video will feature a main video image, and may feature a secondary video image.

Video overlay

Note: Not all devices will support exporting higher-resolution video files, and not all devices will allow a secondary input video to be included. Please test your device with different video resolutions and frame rates.

Overlay Over Chroma Key Background

The exported video will feature a chroma key background, and may feature a secondary video image.

Video overlay

Note: If your mobile device does not appear to support encoding HD videos (16:9 aspect ratio), then an error will be displayed.

Overlay Settings

Input Selection

Main Video

Select the main video file to be overlaid. This can be any full resolution video file associated with the selected log.

Note: This option is not available when exporting a chroma key video.

Secondary Video

Select a 2nd video for comparison to the main video. This can be any full resolution video file associated with any open log, except for the currently selected main video.

If a secondary video is selected, additional layout and synchronization settings are available.

Layout Options

Layout

Select the video layout to use. Only the 'Standard' layout is available if no secondary video is selected.

If a secondary video is selected, then additional layouts are available:

  • Picture in Picture – only supported if the secondary video is from the same log
  • Side by Side – only supported if the secondary video is from another log
Main and Secondary Video Alignment

Determines how to position the video frame in the selected layout. This option is useful when working with input videos shot in the portrait orientation, or when scaling to fit the side-by-side layout.

Available values are:

  • Scale to Fill and CropScale the image to fill the target area and crop any overflow.
  • Scale to FitScale the image to fit inside the target area with no cropping and overflow.
Sync Method

Determines how the main and secondary video images will be synchronized to each other, either via elapsed time or distance.

This option is only available if a secondary video is selected from a log that is different than the log for the main video.

Output

Size and Frame Rate

Determines the height, width, and framerate of the exported video.

When transcoding a main video, only device-supported options matching or less than the main video will be available. This guarantees that the device can successfully export the video file.

You may also choose to downgrade the output size or frame rate in order to reduce processing time.

When exporting a chroma key video, all quality options supported by the device will be available.

Note: If you are unable to select what you believe to be a size and frame rate that should be supported by your device, try enabling the option 'Enable Experimental Overlay Sizes and Frame Rates' under the main video settings. This will allow you to possibly select additional values that may not be officially supported by your device, but may still function correctly.

Content

The content options allow you to customize the text that is displayed in the overlay.

Event Name

Customize the overlaid event name, up to 30 characters.

Driver Name

Customize the overlaid driver name, up to 30 characters.

Event Name (Secondary Video)

Available when the secondary video belongs to a different event than the main video.

Driver Name (Secondary Video)

Available when the secondary video is associated with a different driver than the main video.

Lead-In and Lead-Out

Lead-in and lead-out are not available for chroma key videos.

Maximum Lead-In and Lead-Out Duration

Slide to select the amount of time that is rendered before and after the log.

The range is from 1 to 5 seconds.

Note: The lead-in will be rendered after the introduction, if one is configured.

Introduction

Introduction options are not available for chroma key videos.

Include Introduction

Toggle to include a customizable introduction window as the start of the video.

Introduction Duration

Slide to select the amount of time that the introduction window is displayed before it is animated off-screen.

The range is from 3 to 5 seconds.

Note: The introduction will be rendered before the lead-in.

Header

Provide up to 40 characters of text to be displayed using a small font.

Title

Provide up to 25 characters of text to be displayed using a large font.

Body Text

Provide up to 4 lines of text to be displayed, up to 35 characters each.

Sponsor Images

Select up to 5 sponsor images to be displayed in the introduction window.

Manage Sponsors

Tap to manage a list of sponsors. Each one can be assigned a name and an image.

Sponsor information is stored in the database along with logs and videos.

Manage Sponsors

Manage the list of sponsors that are used when generating video overlays.

Manage Sponsors

Add Sponsor

Tap Add to add a new sponsor to the list.

You will be prompted to enter the sponsor name, and to select a sponsor logo from your mobile device storage.

Manage Entries

Sponsors are displayed as list items with their own controls:

Sponsor Item

Modification Controls

The sponsor can be moved up/down in the list, modified, or deleted

Sponsor Controls

Tap Move Down to move a sponsor lower in the list.

Tap Move Up to move a sponsor higher in the list.

Tap Menu to open the sponsor context menu:

Sponsor Menu

Edit Sponsor

Tap to open an edit dialog and change the sponsor name and logo.

Delete sponsor

Tap to delete the sponsor from the list.

Video Sync – Real Time

Play a video file with log data overlaid in realtime so that the synchronization between the two can be adjusted.

Video sync - realtime

This is best used to make small adjustments in order to fine-tune the synchronization. For coarse adjustments, use the 'Sync – Select Frame' option instead.

Video Sync Toolbar

Video sync - realtime toolbar

The toolbar allows you to make adjustments to the video synchronization, and displays the current adjustment amount.

Adjustment Description

Video sync - realtime toolbar - description

The current adjustment time is described in terms of either advancing or delaying the log data by the current adjustment time.

Adjustment Value

Video sync - realtime toolbar - value

This is the current adjustment time used to render the data overlay on the video as it plays back.

A negative value means that the data is delayed by the given adjustment time, and a positive value means that the data is advanced by the given adjustment time.

Adjustment Controls

Video sync - realtime toolbar - controls

Use the controls to modify the sync adjustment time.

The inner buttons adjust by 10ms per tap while the outer buttons adjust by 100ms per tap.

Tap Video sync - decrease large to decrease the sync adjustment by -100ms.

Tap Video sync - decrease small to decrease the sync adjustment by -10ms.

Tap Video sync - increase small to increase the sync adjustment by 10ms.

Tap Video sync - increase large to increase the sync adjustment by 100ms.

Playback Speed

Video sync - realtime toolbar - playback speed

On devices running Android 6 and higher, the playback speed can be selected from the provided dropdown. Slowing the playback speed can make it easier to fine-tune the sync time.

Save

Video sync - realtime toolbar - save

Tap the to save your sync adjustment for this video.

When viewed in the analysis screen, the video frame that is displayed will take into account the adjustment value.

Video Playback Controls

Tap the video player to enable the playback controls.

Video sync - realtime playback controls

Playback can be paused or resumed, and the current time an be adjusted by dragging on the seek bar. The video will play in an infinite loop once it reaches the end of the file.

Note: Overlaid data values will only be displayed for the period that the logger recorded. If the video file was started or stopped before or after the logger, then no data will be available for these periods.

Video Sync – Select Frame

Display log data at the current analysis time and allow a specific video frame to be selected that matches it.

Video sync - select frame

This is best used to make coarse adjustments in order to set up initial video synchronization. For fine adjustments, use the 'Sync – Realtime Playback' option instead.

If using an internal or remote camera that is controlled by the logger, and it was calibrated correctly in order to detect the recording delay, then this step should not be necessary.

If using a manually controlled camera and importing auxiliary video, use this step to establish the basic synchronization time value.

This feature is best used differently in staged and non-staged (circuit) racing modes:

Staged Racing Modes (Autocross, Pro Solo, etc.)

In the analysis screen, set the analysis position to be at the start of the log. Open this screen, and select the video frame where the vehicle has just started to move.

Circuit Racing Modes (Time Attack, Endurance, etc.)

In the analysis screen, set the analysis position to be at the start of the log. Open this screen, and select the video frame where the vehicle has just crossed the start/finish line.

Video Sync Toolbar

Video sync - select frame toolbar

The toolbar displays the current sync adjustment amount.

Adjustment Description

Video sync - select frame toolbar - description

The current video adjustment time is described here.

Adjustment Value

Video sync - select frame toolbar - value

This is the current adjustment time used to render the video frame at the current analysis position.

A negative value means that the video is advanced by the given adjustment time, and a positive value means that the video is delayed by the given adjustment time.

Save

Video sync - select frame toolbar - save

Tap the to save your sync adjustment for this video.

When viewed in the analysis screen, the video frame that is displayed will take into account the adjustment value.

Frame Selection

Video sync - select frame controls

Drag the seek bar for coarse frame selection, and tap Video sync - previous frame or Video sync - next frame to step over individual frames.

Storage – Browse Events

The storage browser lists the events available on the mobile device, and provides access the Petrel Cloud in order to search for and download logs and videos.

Browse Events

You can select an event to browse logs and open them for analysis.

Download Sample Logs

You will be prompted to download sample logs and videos if you have not yet created a new event.

Sample Logs

An internet connection is required. This can take several minutes and requires about 3GB of storage space.

Browse Events Toolbar

Browse Events Toolbar

Storage Usage

Browse Events Toolbar - Storage Usage

The amount of used storage space on the selected file system is displayed.

Note: The app requires a minimum of 50MB of unused storage space in order to operate.

Sort Criteria and Direction

Browse Events Toolbar - Sort Controls

Tap the sort criteria dropdown to specify the field to sort events by:

Events Sort Criteria

The event sort criteria options are:

Created

Sort events by the date that they were created.

Name

Sort events by name.

Circuit

Sort events by the name of the configured circuit. Applies only to events using a circuit-based racing mode.

Race Mode

Sort events by racing mode.

Tap Event Sort ASC or Event Sort DESC to toggle between sorting in ascending or descending order.

Petrel Cloud

Browse Events Toolbar - Petrel Cloud

Tap to open the Petrel Cloud search view where you can find and download logs and videos to your mobile device.

Toolbar Menu

Browse Events Toolbar - Menu

Tap the toolbar overflow menu icon in order to access additional functions:

Browse Events Toolbar - Menu Popup

Delete Events

Tap to toggle each event that you wish to delete.

Delete Events

Tap Delete to proceed. If you make a mistake, events can be recovered from the trash bin.

To permanently remove an event from the mobile device, you must also empty the trash bin.

Trash bin

Open the trash bin to recover deleted events and logs, or to empty the bin and permanently delete the contents.

Event Listings

Each events is presented as a card in a vertical list:

Browse Events Item

Tap on an an event to browse its associated logs.

Event Info

Each event card shows the event name, circuit (for events configured with circuit-based racing modes), creation date, and racing mode.

Event Menu

Tap Event Menu to open the event context menu that allows you to perform event-specific functions:

Event Menu Popup

Modify Event

The event name and course location (if supported by the event racing mode) can be changed:

Modify Event

Tap Save when you are done.

The racing mode and circuit of an event can not be changed.

Trash Bin – Browse Events

The trash bin allows you to restore events and logs that you have previously deleted from the database.

Trash Bin Events

You can also empty the trash bin, permanently deleting the contents.

Trash Bin Toolbar

Trash Bin Toolbar

Sort Criteria and Direction

Browse Events Toolbar - Sort Controls

Sort criteria and direction function the same as when browsing events.

Toolbar Menu

Trash Bin Toolbar - Menu

Tap the toolbar overflow menu icon in order to access functions:

Trash Bin Toolbar - Menu Popup

Restore Events

Tap to toggle each event that you wish to restore.

Restore Events

Tap Restore to proceed.

Empty Trash

Permanently delete the contents of the trash bin. This can not be undone.

Deleted Events

Each deleted event is presented as a card in a vertical list:

Trash Bin Event Item

Tap on an event to begin the selection process for restoration. This has the same effect as selecting 'Restore Events' from the toolbar overflow menu.

Storage – Browse Logs

The log browser lists the logs belonging to the selected event, and provides access the Petrel Cloud in order to upload, share, search and download logs and videos.

Browse Logs

You can select log to open for analysis, as well as perform other functions.

Browse Logs Toolbar

Browse Logs Toolbar

Sort Criteria and Direction

Browse Logs Toolbar - Sort Controls

Tap the sort criteria dropdown to specify the field to sort logs by:

Logs Sort Criteria

The log sort criteria options are:

Created

Sort logs by the date that they were created.

Lap Time

Sort logs by lap time.

Driver

Sort logs by the name of the assigned driver.

Lap

Sort logs by lap / run number.

Tap Log Sort ASC or Log Sort DESC to toggle between sorting in ascending or descending order.

Petrel Cloud

Browse Logs Toolbar - Petrel Cloud

Tap to open the Petrel Cloud menu:

Browse Logs Toolbar - Petrel Cloud

Please note: Failed attempts to transfer content to/from Petrel Cloud will be retried up to 5 times using an exponential delay.

Upload logs

Select and upload logs and videos to your Petrel Cloud account, and configure sharing options.

Download logs

Open the Petrel Cloud search view where you can find and download logs and videos to your mobile device.

Toolbar Menu

Browse Logs Toolbar - Menu

Tap the toolbar overflow menu icon in order to access additional functions:

Browse Logs Toolbar - Menu Popup

Open Logs

Tap to select up to 6 logs that you wish to open for analysis.

Open Logs

Tap Open to open the logs and return to the analysis screen.

Selecting this option has the same effect as tapping a log while not in a selection mode.

Move Logs

Tap to select each log that you wish to move to another event configured with the same racing mode.

Open Logs

Tap Move to proceed. You can select the destination event from a dropdown:

Open Logs - Dialog

Change Driver

Tap to assign a different driver to the selected logs for events using non-staged race modes.

This is useful when a large number of laps have been attributed to the incorrect driver, such as when the current driver was not changed during an endurance race pit stop.

Merge Logs

In case logging was stopped due to a spin on course or incorrect trigger settings, you can merge logs together to make a new, single log file.

Delete Logs

Tap to toggle each log that you wish to delete.

Delete Logs

Tap Delete to proceed. If you make a mistake, logs can be recovered from the trash bin.

To permanently remove a log from the mobile device, you must also empty the trash bin.

Export Logs

Tap to select each log that you wish to export in a portable file format, archived in a single ZIP file.

Open Logs

Tap Export to proceed. You can then select the export format from a dropdown:

Open Logs - Dialog

The export formats are defined as follows:

Comma Separated Value (CSV)

Each log is stored in a text file comprised of a heading row and a list of sample rows.

JavaScript Object Notation (JSON)

Useful for manipulation with custom scripts and applications.

Keyhole Markup Language (KML)

Can be imported into Google Maps and other GIS applications.

Autosport Labs RaceCapture

Use the same format as logs saved by an Autosport Labs RaceCapture logger for use with the RaceCapture app.

RaceLogic VBOX

For use with VBOX Motorsports Circuit Tools software.

Race Technology DL1

Use the same format as logs saved by a Race Technology logger for use with Race Technology analysis software.

Please note: Logs belonging to events configured with a staged racing mode (Autocross, Hill Climb, ProSolo) will be exported as a separate file for each individual log. Logs for circuit racing modes (Time Attack, Endurance) will be exported as a single collated file in the case where this is supported by the output format (CSV, RaceCapture).

Upload Logs

Tap to select logs and videos to upload to the cloud. This performs the same function as the upload option under the Cloud button in the toolbar.

Upload Logs

After tapping upload, you are prompted to select visibility and sharing options, and to confirm your choices.

Upload Logs - Sharing

Upload progress is displayed for each item. Items that are not yet in progress are marked as queued. Video uploads are only started after all of the selected logs have been uploaded.

Upload Logs - Progress

You can tap cancel to remove an item from the upload queue.

Cloud Storage

Tap to manage your cloud storage contents. This performs the same function as the option under the main user menu in the logger screen.

Cloud Subscription

Tap to manage your cloud subscription. This performs the same function as the option under the main user menu in the logger screen.

Trash bin

Open the trash bin to recover deleted logs for the selected event, or to empty the bin and permanently delete the contents.

Log Listings

Each logs is presented as a card in a vertical list:

Browse Logs Item

Tap on an an log to browse its associated logs.

Log Info

Each log card shows the driver, lap/run number, status of associated video files, and the creation date. The lap time is also displayed, along with the lap time precision:

Estimated

The lap time is estimated based off of start and finish markers, if set.

Start/Finish

The lap time was calculated based off of a start/finish location.

User Defined

A specific lap time was supplied by the user by modifying the log.

The lowest lap time for the current session is indicated by a stopwatch icon that is displayed next to it.

Video Status

Associated video files are displayed as either a small or large icon. A large video icon indicates that a full-resolution video file is associated with the log. A small video icon indicates that t low-resolution video file is associated with the log.

If a video icon is black, then the video file is present on the mobile device. If it is grey, then the file has not yet been downloaded or imported from the external camera.

Cloud Status

A cloud download icon is displayed if the log was downloaded from the Petrel Cloud service.

Log Menu

Tap Log Menu to open the log context menu that allows you to perform log-specific functions:

Log Menu Popup

Modify Log

The log name and course location (if supported by the log racing mode) can be changed:

Modify Log

Tap Save when you are done.

The racing mode and circuit of an log can not be changed, however the following attributes can be set:

Driver

Select the correct driver for the lap in the case of a configuration error or if the driver driver was rotated by mistake due to spin, red flag, etc.

Lap / Run Number

Use this to correct for deleted laps that were recorded in error,or laps moved to another event.

Lap / Run Time

This updates the displayed lap time by overriding the calculated value.

Enable Force reset of lap numbers to correct for any gaps in the lap number sequence for the driver's logs.

Trash Bin – Browse Logs

The event trash bin allows you to restore logs that you have previously deleted from the database for a specific event.

Trash Bin Logs

You can also empty the trash bin, permanently deleting the contents.

Trash Bin Toolbar

Trash Bin Toolbar

Sort Criteria and Direction

Browse Events Toolbar - Sort Controls

Sort criteria and direction function the same as when browsing logs.

Toolbar Menu

Trash Bin Toolbar - Menu

Tap the toolbar overflow menu icon in order to access functions:

Trash Bin Toolbar - Menu Popup

Restore Logs

Tap to toggle each log that you wish to restore.

Restore Events

Tap Restore to proceed.

Empty Trash

Permanently delete the contents of the trash bin. This can not be undone.

Deleted Logs

Each deleted log is presented as a card in a vertical list:

Trash Bin Log Item

Tap on a log to begin the selection process for restoration. This has the same effect as selecting 'Restore Logs' from the toolbar overflow menu.

All videos associated with the restored logs will also be restored if they were not previously deleted by themselves.

Log Info

All log information displayed in the trash browser is the same as in the logs browser.

Configure Event

Display and configure the currently selected event used by the logger.

Configure Event

Also configure the baseline lap used by the lap timer if the current event uses a circuit racing mode.

Event Management

Current Event

Tap to open a dialog listing the available events.

Current Event

Select the desired event from the list of those available:

Select Event

To create a new event, tap Create New Event.

Rename Event

Tap to change the name of the current event.

Rename Event

Course Location

Tap to select a course location if supported by the selected event racing mode.

Course Location

Use this option to differentiate courses run during the same event (East/West, AM/PM, etc):

Select Location

Rotate Driver

Enable to automatically change assigned driver after stop trigger or pit stop is detected.

Rotate Driver

For staged racing modes, driver rotation will only occur 20 seconds after the stop trigger has been activated, and only if the logger is not currently recording.

For endurance racing modes, driver rotation will occur immediately when the hot pit marker is set and a pit stop is detected.

This option is only available if the current racing mode supports driver rotation or hot pit detection.

View Course Markers

View the location markers that have been set for this event. Requires an internet connection.

View Markers

You may set or update course markers from the logger screen when the logger is enabled and receiving GPS updates.

This option is only visible if the current racing mode supports staged courses, or if an ad-hoc racing circuit is selected.

This option is only clickable if the current event has location markers set.

Lap Timer

If the current event racing mode support the lap timer, you can select which baseline lap is used to compare lap and sector times.

Configure Lap Timer

If a new fast lap is set, then it will be configured as the new baseline lap.

Baseline Lap Source

Tap to select the source of the baseline lap for the lap timer.

Baseline Lap Source

The default value is 'Fastest from Current Event'.

Baseline Lap Select

The available sources work as follows:

Fastest from Current Event

The lap timer will use the fastest lap from the currently configured event.

Fastest from Selected Event

The lap timer will use the fastest lap from a specified.

Selected Log

The lap timer will use a specified log.

Target Lap Time

Specify a targeted lap time. Bases target calculations on the fastest lap from the currently configured even.

Baseline Lap Event

Select from a list of events that us the same race mode as the currently configured event.

Baseline Lap Event

This option is only enabled if the baseline lap source requires an event to be selected.

Baseline Lap

Select a specific log from the selected

Baseline Lap

This option is only enabled if the baseline lap source is set to 'Selected Log'.

Target Lap Time

Specify a targeted lap time in minutes, seconds, and milliseconds.

Target Lap Time

This option is only enabled if the baseline lap source is set to 'Target Lap Time'.

Target Lap Time Select

If no value is set, then the fastest lap from the currently configured event is used.

Pit Speed Limit (Endurance Racing Mode)

Select a pit speed limit for the event.

Pit Speed Limit

The pit speed indicator will be displayed when the vehicle speed drops below a pre-determined value. A warning will be displayed when the limit is close to or exceeds the speed limit.

Stint Time Limit (Endurance Racing Mode)

Enter the maximum stint time limit for each driver.

Stint Time Limit

Select the hours and minutes from rotating pickers. The current stint time is displayed on the lap timer screen. It is reset when the logger is restarted or when the current driver has been changed (requires the pit marker to be set).

The stint time will be displayed in red when it has exceeded the configured limit.

Stint Time Warning Period (Endurance Racing Mode)

Enter the remaining time period when the driver should be notified that their stint will soon be ending.

Stint Time Warning Period

Select the number of minutes. We recommend 15 minutes as the default.

The stint time will be displayed in orange during this period at the end of a stint.

View Circuit Map and Markers

View the map and location markers for the currently selected circuit. Requires an internet connection.

View Circuit

This option is only enabled if a specific circuit has been selected for this event.

Event Sync

It is possible sync event configuration between devices, which is commonly done among friends, team-mates, and driving school instructors at the beginning of the day.

This feature makes use of the Android Nearby Communications API, and uses a combination of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to radios to communicate with other devices.

Broadcast to Other Devices

Tap to broadcast the current event configuration to other nearby devices.

Broadcast event

A dialog will be displayed while broadcasting. Closing the dialog will stop the broadcast.

Receive from Other Device

Tap to scan for nearby devices that are broadcasting events.

Receive event

A dialog will display a list of broadcasting devices. Select one from the list, and confirm the name of the event to be synced.

Create New Event

Create a new event for recording data and videos.

Create Event

Event Info

Event Name

Tap to set the name of the event.

Event Name

The event name editor is open by default when creating a new event:

Event Name Dialog

Race Mode

Tap to select the event racing mode.

Race Mode

The available race modes depend on your app license:

Autocross

A staged race mode that allows a course location to be selected and drivers to be rotated through a list after each run is completed.

ProSolo

Similar to Autocross, however a left/right course side is selectable in the logger screen toolbar.

After a run is completed, the course side is automatically rotated. Drivers must be manually selected.

60ft times are displayed during analysis.

Hill Climb

A staged race mode that displays a lap timer when recording. A circuit can be selected for the event.

The analysis map view can be manipulated in 3D.

Time Attack

A circuit-based race mode that displays a lap timer when recording. A circuit can be selected for the event.

Drivers are not rotated after the logger is stopped.

Endurance

Similar to time attack, however the logger will automatically stop and rotate the driver if stopped nearby a set pit stall GPS marker.

If selecting a race more that supports circuit timing, additional settings are available.

Circuit

Event Circuit

Select the desired event circuit from the list.

Event circuit

The first time you select a circuit, you must tap 'Update Circuit list' to download the list of available circuits from the cloud.

There are some additional selection values in this list:

Ad-Hoc Circuit

Select this option when the circuit is not present in the list.

You must set GPS markers for start/finish location(s) in the logger screen.

Auto Detect

Use the current GPS position to select the current circuit after the logger becomes ready.

If multiple circuits are detected nearby, then you will be prompted to select one.

This option is only available if you have downloaded circuits from the cloud service.

Update Circuit List

Tap to update the list of circuits stored in the device database from the cloud service.

Update circuit list

An internet connection is required.

Create New Circuit

Tap to view instructions on how to define a new circuit using the Podium service by Autosport Labs.

Create new circuit

Manage Drivers

Manage the list of active drivers used by the logger during recording.

Manage Driver

Add New Driver

Tap Add to add a new driver to the list.

Add Driver

The following fields are available:

Profile Photo The profile photo is optional and will be displayed in the storage browser, in overlaid videos, and with logs that have been downloaded from Petrel Cloud.
First Name The driver's first name is a required field.
Last Name The driver's last name is an optional field.
Car Number If provided, the car number will be displayed in overlaid videos. Choose from #1 to #999.
Preferred Color If provided, the selected color will always be used to represent the driver in the analysis workbench.

Manage Entries

Drivers are displayed as list items with their own controls:

Driver Item

Select Active Drivers

Tap each driver to toggle the checkbox that flags it as an active driver.

Active Driver

Only active drivers are displayed in the list of available driver in the logger screen.

If the event racing mode supports automatic rotation of drivers, then only active drivers are rotated through.

Modification Controls

The driver can be moved up/down in the list, modified, or deleted

Driver Controls

Tap Move Down to move a driver lower in the list.

Tap Move Up to move a driver higher in the list.

Tap Menu to open the driver context menu:

Driver Menu

Edit Driver

Tap to open an edit dialog and make changes to the driver profile.

Edit Driver

Delete Driver

Tap to delete the driver from the list.

Note: Deleting a driver from this list will NOT delete any recorded data for that driver.

Course Markers

Set position markers to improve lap time estimates, or to provide logger triggers in some racing modes.

For certain marker types, you will not be allowed to enter duplicate marker locations. This prevents issues with timing and logger operation.

Note that it is NOT necessary to define markers in order for the logger to correctly function, unless an ad-hoc circuit is configured.

Staged Racing Modes

Staged racing modes allow for the definition of Staging, Start and Finish Markers, as well as Sector Splits.

Staging course markers

If an Autocross or ProSolo event is configured, then you must set both the start and finish markers to enable the solo lap time delta indicator on the logger screen.

If an ad-hoc Hill Climb event is configured, then you must set both the start and finish markers for start and finish triggers to function.

Set/Clear Staging Marker

Tap to set or clear the Staging marker which controls the video camera functionality.

Staging marker

The logger start trigger may also be configured to not start unless the vehicle is staged. That can help prevent false starts in some cases.

Move Staging Marker

Tap to move the staging marker to the current location if there is an issue with it not being detected due to GPS drift.

Move staging marker

This option is only enabled when a staging marker is set.

Note that this will move ALL other markers the same relative distance and direction.

Set/Clear Start Marker

Tap to set or clear the Start marker.

Start marker

Note that the start marker only affects lap time calculations.

Set/Clear Finish Marker

Tap to set or clear the Finish marker.

Finish marker

The finish marker affects lap time calculations but it may also be configured to trigger the logger to stop in the Logger Triggers settings.

Circuit Racing Modes

When using circuit racing modes, course markers may only be defined if an ad-hoc circuit is configured, or if an endurance racing event is configured.

Staging course markers

Start/Finish Marker

Tap to set or clear the Start/Finish marker which controls the logger functionality.

Start-Finish marker

Hot Pit Marker

Tap to set the hot pit location marker. When the vehicle comes to a stop at this location, a pit timer will be displayed, and the current driver can be selected from a dropdown list.

Hot pit marker

This option is only available when the current event is configured with the Endurance racing mode.

View Markers

Tap to view the configured event markers on a satellite map.

View markers

This option requires an internet connection, and is only enabled when markers are set.

Sector Splits

Sector split markers can be defined to override the default sector-demarcation algorithm.

Add split markers

Tap to add a sector split. It will appear in a list below. Each split marker may be individually cleared if required.

Calibrate Internal Accelerometer

Calibrate the internal accelerometer on your mobile device.

This is not necessary when using an external data source with a dedicated accelerometer.

Vehicle and Mobile Device Setup

In order to calibrate the accelerometer, the following conditions must be met:

  • Your device must be mounted in your vehicle in the position where you intend it to record data from.
  • You are sitting in the drivers seat and are securely belted in and restrained.
  • No unsecured items or passengers are in your vehicle.
  • There is a safe amount of space around your vehicle to sharply accelerate forward and then come to a complete stop.

After meeting these conditions, calibration can continue.

Running the Calibration Process

From the main logger screen, open the main app menu and tap 'Calibrate Accelerometer'.

Instructions Prompt

Follow the instructions displayed in the prompt:

Calibration Prompt

When you are ready, tap Continue to proceed with calibration.

Countdown and Finish

A 5 second countdown will be displayed:

Countdown

After the countdown ends, sharply accelerate forward for 1 second then bring the vehicle to a complete stop:

Finish

Tap Done to complete calibration.

Calibration Failure

If the calibration process was unsuccessful, an failure message will be displayed:

Failed

If this happens, retry the calibration process again, paying attention to accelerating sharply but smoothly, and braking firmly as well.

Confirming Calibration

Once the mobile device accelerometer has been calibrated correctly, the acceleration indicator on the logger screen will read near-zero and be centered in the middle of the accelerometer display:

IMU

Calibrate External Accelerometer

Calibrate the accelerometer in an external GNSS receiver or data logger.

Only specific devices support calibration through this process. You will be notified if your configured device requires manual calibration instead.

Calibrating an external accelerometer is similar to calibrating the internal accelerometer, except that a connection to the device must first be established.

External Device Setup

In order to calibrate the accelerometer, the following conditions must be met:

  • Your device must be mounted in your vehicle in the position where you intend it to record data from.
  • You are sitting in the drivers seat and are securely belted in and restrained.
  • No unsecured items or passengers are in your vehicle.
  • There is a safe amount of space around your vehicle to sharply accelerate forward and then come to a complete stop.

After meeting these conditions, calibration can continue.

Running the Calibration Process

From the main logger screen, open the main app menu and tap 'Calibrate Accelerometer'.

Instructions Prompt

Follow the instructions displayed in the prompt:

Calibration Prompt

When you are ready, tap Continue to proceed with calibration.

Connect to External GNSS Receiver / Logger

A status message and a progress indicator will be displayed in the app toolbar while attempting to connect to your device.

Connection

Countdown and Finish

After the connection is established, a countdown will proceed in the same way as for internal accelerometer calibration.

Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.

Calibrate DL1 Accelerometer

Calibrate the accelerometer on your Race Technology DL1.

Race Tech Calibration

Tap on the button that represents the face of the DL1 that is facing towards the front of the vehicle.

This is the same selection that you made in the Race Technology software to configure the accelerometer values for analysis.

Settings

Configure the main application settings, including connected devices, logger channels, video cameras, and storage location.

App settings

Settings Toolbar

Settings Toolbar

Petrel Cloud Settings Backup

Settings Toolbar - Petrel Cloud

Tap to open the Petrel Cloud menu:

Settings Toolbar - Petrel Cloud

App settings can be uploaded to your Petrel Cloud account in order to create a backup in case you need to perform a software reinstall on you mobile device, or in the case that you need to transfer this software to a new device.

The Petrel Cloud service includes a single 'slot' for app settings. Any time you upload new app settings, then the previously saved ones will be overwritten.

Please note that you will need to upgrade to a paid Petrel Cloud subscription in order to use this feature.

Settings Profiles

App settings are saved to a profile, which can be quickly changed when switching vehicles.

Current Profile

Settings Profile

Tap to select the current settings profile from a list of available profile names:

Select Profile

Tap Create New to create a new settings profile.

If multiple profiles are listed, tap Delete to delete the current settings profile.

Application Settings

GPS / Logger

Tap to select a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi GPS receiver or external data logger.

GPS Source

External data loggers can provide additional logger channels via analog inputs or CAN bus integration. These can be configured in the Logger and Maths Channels settings.

Vehicle Telemetry

Tap to select a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi source for vehicle telemetry data.

Vehicle Source

Vehicle telemetry sources provide vehicle data channels, but no GPS channels. The most common option is a Bluetooth OBD II scan tool.

Live Stream

Tap to configure a data or Wi-Fi connection to a live-stream service.

Live Stream

The connection will only be established for circuit racing modes (Time Attack, Endurance, etc).

Logger and Maths Channels

Tap to configure the source of logger or vehicle data channels, and configure optional calculated maths channels.

Channel Settings

Software channels such as throttle position, engine speed and brake pressure must have their source specified.

Select the appropriate channels from the configured external data logger or vehicle telemetry source.

Video Capture and Analysis

Tap to configure recording via internal and Wi-Fi video cameras.

Video Settings

Make sure that you calibrate each camera in the video settings in order to ensure correct video and data synchronization.

Logger Triggers

Tap to configure the logger triggers.

Trigger Settings

The logger triggers control when data is recorded by the software data logger. You may adjust them as required, however the default settings for each racing mode work best.

Analysis Settings and Channel Sources

Tap to configure the settings used in the analysis screen and video overlays.

Analysis Settings

You can select and configure specific data channel sources such as acceleration and vehicle channels. Acceleration values can be inverted if necessary.

Storage Setting

Tap to select the storage location of the database containing log and video files.

Storage Settings

Data can be stored in the internal device storage, or on an external SD card if your device supports it and one is installed.

The log and video database can also be permanently deleted if necessary.

Display Settings

Tap to configure display settings such as screen lock, screen rotation, auto shutdown, etc.

Display Settings

Some changes may require you to terminate and restart the application.

Create New Settings Profile

Create a new app settings profile.

New Settings Profile

Use settings profiles in order to quickly change between different vehicles or logger configurations.

Settings Profile Toolbar

Toolbar

Save

Toolbar - Save

Tap to create a new settings profile using the current values, and return to the previous screen.

The current settings profile will be set to the created one.

Profile Info

Profile Name

Tap to set the new profile name.

Profile Name

When this screen is opened, the dialog used to edit the profile name is automatically opened.

Copy Current Profile

Enable this option to apply the current profile settings to the new profile (default).

Profile Copy

GPS / Logger Settings

Select the source of the GPS (Global Positioning System) or GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) data stream.

GPS Settings

Some device, such as the RaceCapture series of data loggers, will also include additional analog or CAN sensor channels.

GPS / Logger devices are connected via either Bluetooth or Wi-Fi radio.

GPS / Logger Source

Tap to select the gps receiver or data logger.

GPS / Logger Source

When selecting a Bluetooth device, first make sure that it is paired with your mobile device in the system Bluetooth settings.

When selecting a Wi-Fi device, first make sure that it is configured as an access point in the system Wi-Fi settings. You will also need to grand permission to access the device location as well as use fine grained location resolution (depending on Android device). Revoking these permissions will prevent the logger from detecting and connecting to the Wi-Fi access point.

The internal mobile device GPS receiver is not an appropriate source of data and will not yield usable results. You will also need to grand permission to access the device location as well as use fine grained location resolution (depending on Android device).

At a minimum, a Bluetooth GPS puck-style receiver is required.

Source Device List

Choose from the list of supported device types:

Source List

Select Wi-Fi Device SSID

After selecting a supported Wi-Fi device as the data source, you must select its Wi-Fi SSID. This differs depending on the app and the version of Android running on the mobile device.

Devices Running Android 9 and Lower

After selecting a supported Wi-Fi device as the data source, you must select its Wi-Fi SSID from a list of available Wi-Fi access points configured on your mobile device:

WiFi List

Note: Only Wi-Fi access points that were configured manually by you will be displayed in this list. Access points configured by other apps will not be displayed by the operating system due to security restrictions.

Note: The app will not allow you to select a Wi-Fi network that does not have a unique SSID (ie there are duplicates). In this case, you need to removed the duplicate networks from your device Wi-Fi settings.

Devices Running Android 10 and Higher

Due to security restrictions, you must first connect to the desired network in order for it to be visible to the app. You will also need to provide the Wi-Fi network password, if required.

Current WiFi

Tap Select Current Wi-Fi Network to select the currently active network.

Current WiFi

Selecting the current Wi-Fi network will prompt you to confirm your choice, and also select the Wi-Fi network security option and enter a password if required.

Current WiFi Confirmation

Note: On devices running Android 12 and above, the app can detect the current Wi-Fi network security model, so you will only be required to enter a password if the active network is secured.

Note: The Android OS will require you to approve the selected Wi-Fi network the first time that the app connects to it. After approving the network, the app will automatically connect on subsequent attempts.

Select Bluetooth Device

After selecting a supported Bluetooth device as the data source, you must select it from a list of available Bluetooth devices paired with your mobile device.

You will be prompted to confirm that the selected Bluetooth device is the correct one for the configured GPS / Logger Source.

Selected Wi-Fi Device

If you have configured a Wi-Fi data source, the currently selected Wi-Fi SSID is displayed.

GPS Settings WiFi Selected

You may change the selected Wi-Fi SSID if necessary.

Important: If your mobile device allows you to configure a networking option to 'Scan for Nearby Devices', then you must disable it when using a Wi-Fi data logger. If you do not, the mobile device will periodically pause traffic over the Wi-Fi network.

Wi-Fi Device SSID

Tap to select a different Wi-Fi SSID from a list of configured access points on your mobile device.

GPS Settings Bluetooth Selected

Selected Bluetooth Device

If you have configured a Bluetooth data source, the currently selected Bluetooth device is displayed.

Bluetooth Device

Tap to select a different Bluetooth device from a list of paired Bluetooth devices on your mobile device.

Secure Bluetooth Connection

Try enabling this option if the app has problems communicating with your bluetooth device.

Vehicle Telemetry Settings

Select the source of additional vehicle data that does not include a GPS (Global Positioning System) or GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) data stream.

Vehicle Settings

Vehicle Telemetry devices are connected via either Bluetooth or Wi-Fi radio.

Typical vehicle telemetry sources are an OBD II scan tool or an OEM Wi-Fi module such as in late-model Porsche GT cars.

Vehicle Telemetry Source

Tap to select the vehicle telemetry source.

Vehicle Telemetry Source

When selecting a Bluetooth device, first make sure that it is paired with your mobile device in the system Bluetooth settings.

When selecting a Wi-Fi device, first make sure that it is configured as an access point in the system Wi-Fi settings.

If you have already configured and external data logger as the GPS / Logger source, do not select it here.

Source Device List

Choose from the list of supported device types:

Source List

Select Wi-Fi Device SSID

After selecting a supported Wi-Fi device as the data source, you must select its Wi-Fi SSID. This differs depending on the app and the version of Android running on the mobile device.

SoloStorm and CircuitStorm on Devices Running Android 9 and Lower

After selecting a supported Wi-Fi device as the data source, you must select its Wi-Fi SSID from a list of available Wi-Fi access points configured on your mobile device:

WiFi List

Note: Only Wi-Fi access points that were configured manually by you will be displayed in this list. Access points configured by other apps will not be displayed by the operating system due to security restrictions.

Note: The app will not allow you to select a Wi-Fi network that does not have a unique SSID (ie there are duplicates). In this case, you need to removed the duplicate networks from your device Wi-Fi settings.

CircuitStorm on Devices Running Android 10 and Higher

Due to security restrictions, you must first connect to the desired network in order for it to be visible to the app. You will also need to provide the Wi-Fi network password, if required.

Current WiFi

Tap Select Current Wi-Fi Network to select the currently active network.

Current WiFi

Selecting the current Wi-Fi network will prompt you to confirm your choice, and also select the Wi-Fi network security option and enter a password if required.

Current WiFi Confirmation

Note: On devices running Android 12 and above, the app can detect the current Wi-Fi network security model, so you will only be required to enter a password if the active network is secured.

Note: The Android OS will require you to approve the selected Wi-Fi network the first time that the app connects to it. After approving the network, the app will automatically connect on subsequent attempts.

Select Bluetooth Device

After selecting a supported Bluetooth device as the data source, you must select it from a list of available Bluetooth devices paired with your mobile device.

You will be prompted to confirm that the selected Bluetooth device is the correct one for the configured Vehicle Telemetry Source.

Selected Wi-Fi Device

If you have configured a Wi-Fi data source, the currently selected Wi-Fi SSID is displayed.

Vehicle Settings WiFi Selected

You may change the selected Wi-Fi SSID if necessary.

Wi-Fi Device SSID

Tap to select a different Wi-Fi SSID from a list of configured access points on your mobile device.

Vehicle Settings Bluetooth Selected

Selected Bluetooth Device

If you have configured a Bluetooth data source, the currently selected Bluetooth device is displayed.

Bluetooth Device

Tap to select a different Bluetooth device from a list of paired Bluetooth devices on your mobile device.

Secure Bluetooth Connection

Try enabling this option if the app has problems communicating with your bluetooth device.

Live Stream Settings

Select a supported live streaming service to forward logger data to as it is recorded.

Live Stream Settings

Data is streamed over the cellular of Wi-Fi radio, depending on your device configuration. It is possible to stream data via the cellular network while using the Wi-Fi radio to connect to a Wi-Fi data source or control an external camera.

Streaming Service

Tap to select the streaming service.

Live Stream Service

Use of a live streaming service requires that you have an active internet connection. Additional data charges with your carrier may apply.

Service List

Choose from the list of supported services:

Service List

Podium Streaming Service

Additional configuration information is required when using the Podium.live streaming service:

Podium Settings

Podium Device ID

Enter the private device ID that has been assigned to you by Podium.

GPS Settings WiFi Selected

Register on Podium

Tap this setting in order to open the Podium dashboard in a web browser. You can then registered on Podium and receive a device ID, or log in and find your device ID,

GPS Settings WiFi Selected

Logger and Maths Channels

Configure the sources of the vehicle channels, and define formulas for the optional maths channels.

Channel Settings

Logger Channels

Tap each channel to configure it with the appropriate hardware device channel source.

RPM

Tap to select the hardware source for engine RPM.

RPM Settings

An audible RPM alarm can be set, and a frequency multiplier can be set for certain data sources.

Throttle

Tap to select the hardware source for throttle position.

Throttle Settings

The throttle position can be calibrated for certain data sources.

Steering Angle

Tap to select the hardware source for steering angle.

Steering Settings

These channels use the values from the external data logger verbatim. No additional configuration is provided.

Gear Number

Tap to select the hardware source for the current transmission gear number.

Gear Number Settings

Pressure and Temperature Channels

Tap to select the hardware source for pressure and temperature channels.

Brakes Settings
Coolant Temperature Settings
Oil Temperature Settings
Oil Pressure Settings
Fuel Pressure Settings
Intake Air Temperature Settings
Manifold Absolute Pressure Settings

These channels store the logged values in metric units, and convert them to the specified display units.

Auxiliary Channels

Tap to select the hardware source for auxiliary logger channels.

Aux Settings

These channels use the values from the external data logger verbatim. You can provide a custom name for each channel (Transmission Temperature, Differential Temperature, etc).

Maths Channels

Tap each channel to define the correspinding maths expression.

Maths Settings

Maths channel values are calculated during analysis.

Logger Channel Settings

Configure a logger input channel.

Channel Config

Channel Source

Tap to select the hardware source from a list of supported sources for this channel.

Channel Source

Select a hardware channel corresponding to the configured Logger or Vehicle Telemetry data source.

You will only be able to select channels for sources that you have configured in the GPS / Logger and Vehicle Telemetry settings. For example, if you have only a RaceCapture logger configured, then you will not be able to select OBD Scan Tool channels.

RaceCapture Logger Channel Sources

When selecting channels from a RaceCapture logger, it is important to select the correct channel type so that the units of measure will be correctly converted and displayed.

The available RaceCapture channels are:

  • RaceCapture RPM (“RPM”)
  • RaceCapture TPS (“TPS”)
  • RaceCapture Steering (“Steering”)
  • RaceCapture Brake (“Brake”)
  • RaceCapture Engine Coolant Temperature (“EngineTemp”)
  • RaceCapture Oil Temperature (“OilTemp”)
  • RaceCapture Oil Pressure (“OilPress”)
  • RaceCapture Fuel Pressure (“FuelPress”)
  • RaceCapture Intake Air Temperature (“IAT”)
  • RaceCapture Manifold Absolute Pressure (“MAP”)

Units will only be converted when displayed if these channels are mapped to a specific channel type (RPM, Throttle, etc), and NOT an Analog channel.

Channel Types

RPM

The RPM channel has additional configuration options:

RPM Config

Frequency Multiplier

This setting is enabled when your selected hardware source does not support conversion of ignition triggers into engine RPM.

RPM Multiplier

Select the appropriate multiplier value to calculate the correct RPM value.

RPM Alarm

Enable RPM Alarm

Tap to enable an optional RPM / shift alarm beeper.

Alarm Toggle
Alarm Trigger Value

Slide to select the RPM alarm trigger value.

Alarm Value
Alarm Progressive Warnings

Tap to enable a progressive series of warning alerts.

Warnings
Alarm Warning Count

Slide to select the number of warning alerts.

Warning count
Alarm Warning Interval

Slide to select the RPM interval between alerts.

Warning interval

Throttle

The throttle channel has additional configuration options:

Throttle Config

Calibrate Throttle Sensor

This setting is enabled when your selected hardware source does not support calibration or mapping of the throttle value.

Throttle Calibration

Tap this setting and follow the instructions on the screen to calibrate the throttle sensor.

Your hardware data source must be connected to your vehicle and available to connect to your mobile device in order to begin calibration.

Steering Angle

The Steering channel uses the verbatim value from the selected hardware channel. No additional configuration options are available.

Pressure and Temperature Channels

Pressure and Temperature channels are stored internally in metric units, and converted when displayed as per the selected display units.

Coolant and Oil Temperature Alarms

Fluid temperature range alarms may be set on Coolant and Oil Temperature channels.

Temperature Config

Warnings (low temperature) and alerts (high temperature) are displayed in the channel list on the logger screen, as well as in the gauges on the lap timer screen.

Enable Temperature Alarm

Tap to enable the alarm. This enables visual notifications in the logger and lap timer screens.

Alarm Toggle
Enable Audio Notification

Tap to enable audio notifications on high temperature alarms.

Notification Toggle
Alarm Trigger Values

Slide to select the low temperature warning and high temperature alert values.

Alarm Low Value
Alarm High Value

Oil and Fuel Pressure Alarms

Fluid pressure alarms may be set on Oil and Fuel Pressure channels.

Pressure Config

Alerts (low pressure) are displayed in the channel list on the logger screen, as well as in the gauges on the lap timer screen.

Enable Pressure Alarm

Tap to enable the alarm. This enables visual notifications in the logger and lap timer screens.

Alarm Toggle
Enable Audio Notification

Tap to enable audio notifications on low pressure alarms.

Notification Toggle
Alarm Trigger Value

Slide to select the low pressure alert value.

Alarm Low Value

Auxiliary Channels

Auxiliary channels use the verbatim value from their selected hardware channels, and have additional configuration options:

Aux Channel Config

Mapped Channel Name

If using a generic channel (1 to 12) from a RaceCapture logger, you must enter the name that it was assigned in the RaceCapture app channel configuration.

Aux Channel Mapped Name

Display Name

Enter a display name for the auxiliary channel, for example 'Trans Temp', or 'Diff Temp'.

Aux Channel Display Name

Channel Format

Select a channel format to ensure that values are displayed in the correct units.

Aux Channel Format

The following channel formats are supported:

  • Distance (ft/m)
  • Pressure (PSI/kPa)
  • Speed (mph/kph)
  • Temperature (°F/°C)

Maths Channel Settings

Configure a maths channel expression using other logger and maths channels as inputs.

Maths Config

Enter a maths expression in the edit text field using the input channels and expressions that are provided.

Maths Channel Toolbar

Maths Config toolbar

The toolbar allows you to make adjustments to the video synchronization, and displays the current adjustment amount.

Tap Maths Config toolbar - reset to reset the expression to the last saved value.

Tap Maths Config toolbar - save to save the current expression and return to the channel configuration screen. The button will be enabled only when the updated expression has been validated and does not contain an error.

Input Channels

Tap Input Field List to select input channels from a list and insert them at the current position in the expression input field.

Maths Expressions

Tap Input Field List to select basic maths expressions from a list and insert them at the current position in the expression input field.

Testing Your Expression

Changes made to the maths expression will be evaluated and the result will be displayed next to it.

The available input channels are listed along with sample value fields. You can set these values in order to test your expression.

Maths Config

Scroll down the list to find the input channel that you are looking for.

Video Settings

Configure video recording and analysis.

Video Settings

Video Camera Settings

Internal Camera

Configure an internal video camera on the mobile device.

Internal Camera

Wi-Fi Camera

Configure an external Wi-Fi video camera.

Wi-Fi Camera

You must first manually configure the camera as a Wi-Fi access point in your mobile device settings.

Due to security restrictions, you will not be able to use an access point that was automatically configured by a 3rd party app, such as the GoPro app.

Video Logging and Analysis Settings

Internal Camera API

Select which Android API is used to capture video using the internal camera.

Camera API

This setting is displayed only if your device supports the newer Android CameraX library.

Android CameraX

Use the latest video capture API which improves compatibility and performance across devices.

Legacy

Use the legacy Android Camera API. Only recommended if you are experiencing issues when using the CameraX API.

Start Recording when Staged

Enable to start recording when the vehicle is near the staging marker and the event uses a racing mode that supports staging.

Staging Trigger

If not set, then the staging marker will be set each time you manually start video by pressing “Start Video” when logger is ready and an automatic logger trigger is configured.

Jogging Frame Rate

Determines number of frames per second that are displayed in the video widget during analysis.

Jog Frame Rate

A lower frame rate takes less time to process after the log is completed, however higher frame rates make it easier to align the analysis position to the vehicle position on course.

Enable Experimental Overlay Sizes and Frame Rates

Allow selection of values that may not be fully supported by your device, but may still yield positive results.

Experimental Overlay Sizes

Some devices such as the Amazon Kindle Fire HD do not fully report their video capabilities via the Android Media APIs, so enabling this option will allow additional values to be selected when creating overlaid videos.

Note: Using these experimental sizes and frame rates may result in failure of the video processing job. Some experimentation will be required in order to find experimental values that will function on your device.

Internal Camera Settings

Configure an internal video camera for recording.

Camera Settings

Internal Camera Source

Select from the internal cameras available on your device.

Camera Source
Back facing camera

Select this option to use the main camera which faces away from the mobile device screen.

Front facing camera

Select this option to use the user-facing camera next to the mobile device screen.

Camera Zoom (FOV)

Select the zoom level when using the internal camera.

Camera Zoom

Use the slider to set the zoom level for the currently selected internal camera. The resulting field of view can be confirmed in the video preview window during calibration or in the logger screen.

Note: This option is only available on devices that support camera zoom, and only when the Android CameraX API is selected as the internal camera API.

Note: On devices with multiple camera lenses (Google Pixel, etc), the camera zoom value also controls which physical camera lens is used.

Video Quality

Select the resolution and frame rate for recorded video.

Video Quality

Make sure that you calibrate the video recorder for the selected video quality.

Higher quality video files will consume more storage space, take longer to process and overlay. Also, your device may not be capable of overlaying higher-resolution video files.

Test your selected settings before racing.

Calibrate Video Recorder

Detect the startup delay when recording so that overlaid data will be correctly synchronized during playback.

Calibration

Depending on which internal camera is configured, this will require at least one mirror.

Wi-Fi Camera Settings

Configure an external Wi-Fi video camera for recording.

Camera Settings

You must first manually configure the camera as a Wi-Fi access point in your mobile device settings.

Due to security restrictions, you will not be able to use an access point that was automatically configured by a 3rd party app, such as the GoPro app. You will also need to grand permission to access the device location as well as use fine grained location resolution (depending on Android device). Revoking these permissions will prevent the logger from detecting and connecting to the Wi-Fi access point.

Wi-Fi Camera Source

Select from the list of supported Wi-Fi cameras.

Camera Source
GoPro Hero 3 to Hero 5 (Wi-Fi) camera

These camera models are controlled only via Wi-Fi.

Hero MAX and Fusion cameras are not supported.

GoPro Hero 6+ (Bluetooth + Wi-Fi) Camera

Hero 6 and above are controlled via Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi.

Garmin VIRB camera

Garmin VIRB X, XE, and Ultra 30 camera models.

Garmin VIRB camera

Garmin VIRB X, XE, and Ultra 30 camera models.

Polaroid Cube+ camera

Does not support low-resolution file downloads.

Important: If your mobile device allows you to configure a networking option to 'Scan for Nearby Devices', then you must disable it when using a Wi-Fi camera. If you do not, the mobile device will periodically pause traffic over the Wi-Fi network.

Select Wi-Camera SSID

After electing your Wi-Fi camera type, you must select the camera access point SSID. This differs depending on the app and the version of Android running on the mobile device.

Devices Running Android 9 and Lower

After selecting a supported Wi-Fi camera type, you must select its Wi-Fi SSID from a list of available Wi-Fi access points configured on your mobile device:

Wifi List

Note: Only Wi-Fi access points that were configured manually by you will be displayed in this list. Access points configured by other apps will not be displayed by the operating system due to security restrictions.

Note: The app will not allow you to select a Wi-Fi network that does not have a unique SSID (ie there are duplicates). In this case, you need to removed the duplicate networks from your device Wi-Fi settings.

Devices Running Android 10 and Higher

Due to security restrictions, you must first connect to the desired network in order for it to be visible to the app. You will also need to provide the Wi-Fi network password, if required.

Current WiFi

Tap Select Current Wi-Fi Network to select the currently active network.

Current WiFi

Selecting the current Wi-Fi network will prompt you to confirm your choice, and also select the Wi-Fi network security option and enter a password if required.

Current WiFi Confirmation

Note: On devices running Android 12 and above, the app can detect the current Wi-Fi network security model, so you will only be required to enter a password if the active network is secured.

Note: The Android OS will require you to approve the selected Wi-Fi network the first time that the app connects to it. After approving the network, the app will automatically connect on subsequent attempts.

Camera Bluetooth Address

If your camera supports a Bluetooth connection, you must select it from a list of available Bluetooth devices.

Note: Cameras that can be controlled via Bluetooth do not require you to select a Wi-Fi network.

Video Quality

Select the resolution and frame rate for recorded video.

Video Quality

Not all listed qualities will be supported by your camera. Ensure that your camera will record video at the selected quality. Also, make sure that you calibrate the video recorder for the selected video quality.

Higher quality video files will consume more storage space, take longer to process and overlay. Also, your device may not be capable of overlaying higher-resolution video files.

Test your selected settings before racing.

Download Video

Select the video resolution to download from your Wi-Fi camera after the logger stops.

Download Video
Disabled

Do not automatically download video files. You can manually import or download the files during analysis.

Low Resolution (default)

Download the smaller, low-resolution video file. Download and frame extraction times are greatly reduced.

Only available on cameras that record a low resolution version of the video file.

High Resolution

Download the original video file as specified by the video quality selection. Depending on the quality, this can take a long time to download.

The high resolution file can be downloaded during analysis, and is required when exporting a video with overlaid data.

Calibrate Video Recorder

Detect the startup delay when recording so that overlaid data will be correctly synchronized during playback.

Calibration

Calibrate Internal Video Recorder

Determine the camera recording delay so that analysis and data overlay will be correctly synchronized.

Camera Calibration

A video preview is displayed at the right side of the screen.

Perform the camera calibration a couple of times in order to confirm a consistent startup delay time.

Preparation

Follow the directions on the screen and set up the device as follows:

Calibration a Back Facing Camera

Hold the mobile device between 2 mirrors so that the back camera can capture the device screen.

Bathroom vanity mirrors work well for this.

Calibration a Front Facing Camera

Hold the mobile device up to a mirror so that the front camera can capture the device screen.

Tap Start Button after the mobile device is oriented correctly to begin the calibration process.

Frame Selection

Scroll through the list of captured frames and select the one that shows a red box start to display on the mobile device screen.

The correct frame should already be selected, however the result may require adjustment.

Calibrate Wi-Fi Video Recorder

Determine the camera recording delay so that analysis and data overlay will be correctly synchronized.

Camera Calibration

Wi-Fi cameras do not currently support a live preview.

Perform the camera calibration a couple of times in order to confirm a consistent startup delay time.

Preparation

Follow the directions on the screen. Turn on and (if necessary) connect your mobile device to your Wi-Fi camera.

Point the Wi-Fi camera at the mobile device screen.

Tap Start Button after the mobile device is oriented correctly to begin the calibration process.

Frame Selection

Scroll through the list of captured frames and select the one that shows a red box start to display on the mobile device screen.

The correct frame should already be selected, however the result may require adjustment.

Trigger Settings – Staged Race Modes

Configure the conditions that cause the logger to start and stop recording in staged racing modes.

Trigger Settings

Manual triggers are available for testing purposes only. For race conditions, use only automatic triggers.

Trigger Functions

Start Trigger

Defines the conditions that cause the logger to start recording.

By default, the logger will START recording the vehicle has sustained at or above 20mph for 2 seconds.

In automatic mode, the logger will start recording after the vehicle has sustained the configured speed for the configured time.

Note: The logger is internally buffered, so samples will be captured immediately after the vehicle began moving.

Using a high start trigger speed will still record the vehicle is launch.

Stop Trigger

Defines the conditions that cause the logger to stop recording.

By default, the logger will STOP recording the vehicle has sustained below 20mph for 2 seconds.

In automatic mode, the logger will stop after the vehicle has dropped below the configured speed for the configured time.

Trigger Values

Trigger Mode

Select the desired trigger mode

Trigger Mode
Automatic (default)

The trigger will be detected using the configured vehicle speed and time.

Manual

The trigger must be initiated manually by the user on the logger screen.

The default Automatic mode is recommended.

Stop at Finish Marker

Enable this option to force the logger to stop when the finish marker has been crossed. This also causes the start trigger to only be armed after the vehicle has come to a full stop in order to prevent false starts after the finish is crossed.

Stop Trigger - Stop at Finish

Requires a finish marker to be set. If a finish marker is not set, then this setting has no effect.

Trigger Speed

Select the threshold speed to start or stop logger recording.

Trigger Speed

The default speed of 20mph is recommended.

Trigger Time

Select the time that the configured speed must be sustained for in order to activate the trigger.

Trigger Time

The default time of 2 seconds is recommended.

Reset to Default Values

Trigger Settings - Reset

Tap on the Reset button in the toolbar to reset the logger triggers to the default values.

Trigger Settings – Circuit Race Modes

Configure the conditions required to trigger the logger to start recording in circuit racing modes.

Trigger Settings

Trigger Functions

Start Trigger

In circuit racing modes, the logger will start recording only when the vehicle passes the circuit start location and the vehicle is travelling at the configured minimum speed.

Stop Trigger

In circuit racing modes, the logger will demarcate and save a lap only when the vehicle passes the circuit finish location.

The logger is stopped manually by the user from the lap timer screen.

Trigger Values

Minimum Speed

Configure a minimum speed required for the logger to start recording in closed-circuit racing mode.

Trigger Speed

In order to guard against accidental starts when driving through the pits, a minimum required vehicle speed is required.

The default speed of 20mph is recommended.

Note: The minimum speed setting is not available when using the Hill Climb racing mode. Instead, the vehicle must be travelling at least 3mph/5kph in order to detect the start location.

Detection Range

Configure a start/finish detection range in circuit racing mode.

Trigger Detection Range

In order to prevent false triggers on tight courses, start/finish triggers are only detected when the vehicle is within a specified range.

By default this range is automatically determined by analyzing the selected circuit, but may need to be manually specified in some cases such as when using an ad-hoc circuit.

The default speed of Automatic is STRONGLY recommended.

Note: The use of the Automatic option with an Ad-Hoc circuit will result in the maximum detection range being used.

Reset to Default Values

Trigger Settings - Reset

Tap on the Reset button in the toolbar to reset the logger triggers to the default values.

Analysis Settings

Configure settings that affect log and video analysis.

Analysis Settings

Analysis Settings

Open Log Count

This setting controls how many logs are left open in the analysis screen after a new log is recorded.

Open Logs

Up to 6 logs may be open for analysis at any given time.

Use Circuit Sectors

When using a racing mode that supports circuits, use standardized sectors during analysis by default.

Use Circuit Sectorss

Only applies when the selected circuit has sectors defined. You man still customize the sectors for the event.

Align Logs

When displaying recorded logs in the analysis screen, align the start of each log in the map widget.

Align Logs

GPS drift can cause the start location to vary slightly across logs. While this does not affect analysis, it is easier to compare logs when they closely overlay each other.

Correct for GPS Drift

In cases where GPS drift accumulates over the course of a log, it can be partially corrected for based on the selected baseline log.

GPS Drift

This option is normally disabled.

Draw Lap Markers with Sections

Draw staging, start and finish markers in the analysis map widget when sectors are enabled.

Draw Markers

This can help ensure that the markers are correctly placed in case they need to be modified from the sector editing tool.

The position of the start and finish markers (if set) in staged racing modes will determine calculated lap times.

Highlight Time Delta Changes

Display a background highlight in the Time Delta channel trace to signify areas of open logs that may require deeper analysis.

Time Delta

Channel Sources

Select Source

Analysis and video widgets (not the Traces widget) use the selected channel sources when displaying values.

Channel Source

Select one of the available channel sources:

Filtered

This option applies filtering and smoothing on the channel in order to compensate for noise or a lower-than-optimal sample rate.

Raw

Use the values captured by the logger verbatim. Recommended if you are using an external data logger with a high sample rate and built-in filtering.

Calculated

This option is available only for acceleration channels. Values are calculated based on GPS data channels.

Invert Acceleration Channels

If required, the values of the acceleration channels used in analysis can be inverted.

Channel Source

Storage Settings

Configure and manage the log and video location and database.

Storage Settings

Storage Location

Select the memory location where the database where logs and videos are stored.

Storage Location

Due to security restrictions, the directory structure used by the app can not be changed.

For information purposes, the path of the app database is displayed.

Move Storage Contents

Move all data located in the current storage location to either internal storage or a removable SD card, and change the current storage location setting to match.

Move Storage

This option is only enabled if your device has an external SD card installed.

Delete Storage

Permanently delete all stored data, and create an empty database.

Delete Storage

Use this feature to reclaim space or to recover from data corruption.

WARNING: This can NOT be undone! You must confirm in order to proceed:

Petrel Cloud

Create Database Backup

Create a backup of the current database and upload it to your Petrel Cloud account, if your subscription supports it.

Create Database Backup

This will lock the database while creating a backup, however the upload can happen in the background after that.

Restore Database Backup

Download a database backup from your Petrel Cloud account and overwrite the existing database.

Restore Database Backup

Once the backup has been downloaded, you will be prompted to confirm that you wish to restore it.

Background Jobs

Delete Scheduled Background Jobs

Delete all scheduled background jobs from the database which are preventing a database backup or restoration operation.

Delete Scheduled Background Jobs

These include any Petrel Cloud transfers and video processing jobs that are queued, or have encountered an error and are waiting to be retried.

Any jobs that are already in progress can not be deleted, but may be manually cancelled from the system notifications tray depending on the job type.

Create Database Backup

Create a backup of the current database and upload it to your Petrel Cloud account.

This is a multi-step process, and requires user input.

Database Analysis

A number of conditions need to be met in order to safely close and create a backup of the current database.

Database Analysis

This step will analyze your current database and perform the following steps:

  1. Check for an active internet connection and a valid license.
  2. Determine the amount of free storage required to create a backup, and notify you if additional space is required.
  3. Ensure that your current Petrel Cloud subscription supports storing database backups, and that it contains enough capacity to store the current database.
  4. Ensure that no Petrel Cloud uploads/downloads or video jobs are in progress.

Depending on the size of your database, this step can take a few minutes.

Confirm Backup and Upload

This step allows you to confirm that you wish to create the backup archive and queue it to be uploaded.

Confirm Database Backup

If you already have a database backup stored in your Petrel Cloud account, then you will be prompted to confirm that you wish to overwrite it.

Create Backup

This step creates the backup archive and may take several minutes depending on the size of your database.

Create Database Backup

While the database backup is being created, the database must remain closed. Navigating away from this screen will cancel this process.

After the backup is created, an additional check for sufficient Petrel Cloud storage will be made, and the upload will be queued.

Database Upload

The status of your upload is displayed in this step. If your upload has not been started, you may cancel it.

Upload Database

The upload will be sent in multiple parts, with automatic retries. If the upload has failed, you may either cancel or retry it.

You may leave this screen at any time. Progress will also be displayed as a system notification. If you open this workflow while an upload is scheduled, then you will be taken directly to this screen after the analysis step.

Restore Database Backup

Download a database backup from your Petrel Cloud account and restore it on the current device.

This is a multi-step process, and requires user input.

Device Analysis

A number of conditions need to be met in order to safely close and overwrite the current database.

Device Analysis

This step will analyze your device and perform the following steps:

  1. Check for an active internet connection and a valid license.
  2. Determine the amount of free storage required to download the backup, and notify you if additional space is required.
  3. Ensure that your current Petrel Cloud subscription supports storing database backups, that it contains an uploaded backup, and that your subscription is correct for the backup size.
  4. Ensure that no Petrel Cloud uploads/downloads or video jobs are in progress.

Database Download

Confirm that you wish to download the current database backup from your Petrel Cloud account.

Database Download

The download will be retrieved in multiple parts, with automatic retries. If the download has failed, you may either cancel or retry it.

Database Download

You may leave this screen at any time. Progress will also be displayed as a system notification. If you open this workflow while a download is scheduled, then you will be taken directly to this screen after the analysis step.

Restore Database

You will be prompted to restore the downloaded database on this device.

Database Restore Prompt

You must explicitly confirm that you wish to overwrite the existing database.

Database Restore Confirmation

This step will restore the database backup on this device, and may take several minutes depending on the size of your database.

Restore Database

While the database is being restored, the database must remain closed. Navigating away from this screen will cancel this process.

The current database is temporarily renamed until the restoration process has been confirmed as successful, so you may cancel this step partway through.

Display Settings

Configure settings that affect the device screen, audio notifications, and battery life.

Display Settings

Setting Values

Screen Orientation

Select the screen and internal video camera orientation mode.

Screen Orientation
Landscape (default)

Forces the app to use landscape orientation at all times. This application UI is optimized for this setting.

Portrait

Forces the app to use portrait orientation at all times. This is the optimal setting for single-handed operation.

Device Sensor

Allow the app to switch between landscape and portrait orientation, depending on the device orientation.

This option respects the device rotation lock. If the device rotation is locked in a specific orientation, then the app will use the same value.

Due to use of the device IMU and camera, the orientation will be locked while the logger is powered on.

Units

Select the units of measure to display, either American or metric.

Units

Voice Notifications

Play voice notifications when the logger stage changes, or when faster laps and sectors are set in the lap timer screen.

Voice Notifications

Voice Notification Volume

Select the audio volume for voice notifications.

Volume

Solo Delta Time Indicator

Display delta time as a simple progress bar on the logger screen in Autocross and ProSolo racing modes.

Solo Lap Timer

Note: The baseline run used to calculate delta time will be the fastest run from the current event, and it will only be selected when start and finish markers have been set.

Pop-Up Notifications

Display pop-up notifications about fast laps and sectors in the lap timer screen.

Popup Notifications

Color Palette

Select the color palette in order to improve visibility.

Color Palette

Color palette options are as follows:

Default

Use a high-contrast palette to uniquely identify up to 6 logs during analysis.

Color Blind

Use a limited, color-blind palette to identify logs.

Due to the limited color range, we recommend only opening a maximum of two logs for analysis when using the color blind palette.

Full Screen Mode

The app will fill the entire device screen when open, so that the system toolbar will be hidden.

Full Screen Mode

Changes require you to manually terminate and restart the app in order to take effect.

Full Screen Brightness

Use the full brightness available on the mobile device screen during logging and analysis.

Full Screen Brightness

This improves visibility in outdoor conditions, but it does drain the battery faster.

Disable Screen Lock

Do not allow the device to sleep and lock the screen when the app is running.

Disable Screen Lock

During race conditions, long periods of time can occur where no user input is given. This setting provides the device from locking during those times.

Changes require you to manually terminate and restart the app in order to take effect.

Logger Off on Startup

Disable the logger whenever the app is started.

Logger Off on Startup

Auto Shutdown

Stop the application after 30 minutes of inactivity.

Auto Shutdown

This will conserve battery life of you have forgotten to disable the logger and shut down the app.

Disable Battery Optimization Check

Disable the battery optimization check when the app is started.

Disable Battery Optimization Check

Note: Only enable this option if your device does not appear to correctly report the battery optimization state of the app. This will be the case if you have excluded the app from battery optimizations, however you are still prompted to do so whenever the app starts.

Battery Optimization

Displays the Android battery optimization setting for this application.

Battery Optimization

For the logger, video processor, and cloud transfers to function correctly, the application must be excluded from device battery optimization.

The user is prompted to exclude the app from optimizations at startup, however this setting can be used to confirm the selection.

On some devices (Amazon Kindle Fire HD, etc.), the battery optimization settings are not accessible via the device settings. Tapping on this setting will be the only way to access this 'hidden' device setting.

Find Logs and Videos

This screen allows you to search and browse logs and videos in Petrel Cloud that have matched your search filters.

Cloud Search

You can select logs and videos to download to your mobile device.

Find Logs and Videos Toolbar

Cloud Search Toolbar

The toolbar displays the number of logs found in Petrel Cloud that match the current search filters. You can sort the results as well as modify the search filters or select a local event to populate the search filters.

Search Results Count

Cloud Search Toolbar - Result Count

This displays the number of logs found in Petrel Cloud that match your search filters.

Sort Criteria and Direction

Cloud Search Toolbar - Sort Controls

Tap the sort criteria dropdown to specify the field to sort logs by:

Cloud Search Toolbar - Sort Criteria

The log sort criteria options are:

Created

Sort logs by the date that they were created.

Lap Time

Sort logs by lap time.

Owner

Sort logs by the name of the user that uploaded the log.

Driver

Sort logs by the name of the assigned driver.

Event

Sort logs by the name of the event.

Tap Log Sort ASC or Log Sort DESC to toggle between sorting in ascending or descending order.

Select Matching Event

Cloud Search Toolbar - Matching Event

Tap to select an event from your device storage to populate the search filters.

Context Menu

Cloud Search Toolbar - Context Menu

Tap to open the context menu for Petrel Cloud search:

Cloud Search Toolbar - Sort Criteria

Download Logs

Cloud Search - Download Logs

Select logs and videos to queue for download to your device.

Delete Logs

Cloud Search - Delete Logs

Select logs to delete from Petrel Cloud. You will only be able to select logs that you own.

Search Results List

Logs found in Petrel Cloud that match your search filters are listed below the toolbar.

Cloud Search - Result

Tap on each result to select it for download. You may also select any associated videos to download as well.

Log Sharing

For logs that you own, tap on Log Sharing to modify the sharing options.

Filters

You can search for logs uploaded and shared on Petrel Cloud using a number of different filters.

Cloud Search Criteria - Collapsed

Cloud Search Criteria - Expanded

Note: In addition to your own logs, results will only appear if they are shared (i.e. public logs, shared with a team that you are a team member of, or shared directly with you by the owner via a sharing link).

Filter Controls

Expand Filters

Tap Filter to expand the list of filtering options.

Reset

Tap Reset to reset the filters to the values that were set when entering this screen.

Clear

Tap Clear to clear all filters options and obtain the greatest number of search results.

Note: The racing mode selection will always be populated and can not be cleared.

Done

Tap Done to collapse the filter options and view to the list of search results.

Event Info Filters

Use to filter search results by event attributes.

Racing Mode

Cloud Search Criteria - Racing Mode

Select the racing mode to filter logs by:

Cloud Search Criteria - Racing Mode Selection

Note: Racing mode must always be selected and can not be cleared.

Event Name

Cloud Search Criteria - Event Name

Select the name of the associated event to filter logs by.

Event Location

Cloud Search Criteria - Event Location

Specify a physical location near the event using a location picker:

Cloud Search Criteria - Date Selection

Logs recorded within 1km will be returned in the search. Be wary of larger venues where logs might be missed due to GPS error, etc.

Note: Location selection requires an internet connection and/or the internal GPS receiver to be enabled.

Course Location

Cloud Search Criteria - Course Location

For non-circuit racing modes, specify the course location:

Cloud Search Criteria - Course Location Selection

Used to specify a course within an event. e.g. East/West course at Nationals, Left/Right at ProSolo, Day 1/2 courses at multi-day events.

Circuit

Cloud Search Criteria - Circuit

For circuit racing modes, select a racing course from a list of circuits saved in the device storage:

Cloud Search Criteria - Circuit Selection

Note: Only circuits saved on the device are available. You may need to update the list if the desired circuit is not available.

Update Circuit List

Cloud Search Criteria - Circuit

Tap to update the list of circuits from Petrel Cloud, and store them on the device.

Sharing Filters

You can filter based on sharing or ownership of logs.

Matching Mode

Cloud Search Criteria - Sharing Matching Mode

This is a high level filter that allows you to present only logs that were shared in a specific way. Used to search for logs from your team or specific friend.

Tap to select the matching filter:

Cloud Search Criteria - Sharing Matching Mode Selection

The matching filter options are:

No Preference

Return any logs matching remaining filters.

Shared Publicly

Return all publicly available logs.

Shared with Team

Return only logs shared specifically with teams you are member of.

Shared By Owner

Return only shared logs that are owned by a specific Petrel Cloud user.

My Logs

Return only logs you have uploaded to the cloud.

Shared With Team

Cloud Search Criteria - Shared With Team

Tap to specify a team that you are a member of.

Shared By Owner

Cloud Search Criteria - Shared By Owner

Tap to specify the owner name for logs and videos.

Log Date Filters

You can filter based on the date that logs were recorded.

Matching Mode

Cloud Search Criteria - Date Matching Mode

Used to search for logs created on a specified date or within a date range.

Tap to select the matching filter:

Cloud Search Criteria - Date Matching Mode Selection

The matching filter options are:

No Preference

Return any logs matching remaining filters.

Exact Date

Return all available logs that were recorded on a specific date.

Date Range

Return all available logs that were recorded within a specific date.

Exact Date

Cloud Search Criteria - Exact Date

Specify an exact date that the log was recorded on using the date picker:

Cloud Search Criteria - Date Selection

Date Range

Start Date
Cloud Search Criteria - Start Date

Specify the start of the date range, inclusive.

End Date
Cloud Search Criteria - End Date

Specify the end of the date range, inclusive.

Tips & FAQ

  • Searching Petrel Cloud requires a working Internet connection on the mobile device. If at an event, sometimes the Wi-Fi camera connection can prevent your device from connection to the Internet.
  • No logs found: A specific filter may be preventing any results, so try removing some filter options. Use the Clear button in the toolbar to clear all filters if having trouble. Using a minimal set of filters is ideal. Tap the clear button at the end of a preference to remove that filter criteria.
  • Text filters: For all search filters that have open text fields, be sure to check the suggested list as you type, as the suggestions are are based on logs available in the Cloud and may not be spelled exactly as you may assume.

Sharing

Used when uploading or modifying logs to set the privacy of your data in Petrel Cloud

Cloud Sharing Options

Change these options to restrict other Petrel Cloud users from downloading your logs for viewing (videos as well if you include them).

Search Visibility

Tap to set the search visibility on the selected logs and videos:

Cloud Sharing Options - Search Visibility

The available options are:

Public

The selected logs and videos are searchable, viewable and downloadable by all Petrel Cloud users.

Unlisted

The selected logs and videos are only searchable and downloadable to Petrel Cloud users who are members of teams that they are shared with, or other users via a direct link.

Private

The selected logs and videos are only searchable and downloadable to Petrel Cloud users who are members of teams that they are shared with.

Share with Teams

Select the teams from the list that you wish to share the selected logs and videos with.

Only teams that you own or are a member of will appear in the list.

Sharing Link

Tap Sharing Link to copy a link to the device clipboard that will allow you to directly share the selected logs and videos with other Petrel Cloud users.

Note: This option is only available when the sharing visibility is set to Public or Unlisted

Once copied, you can paste the link into any communication: e-mail, instant messaging, etc.

To open the sharing link, the receiver must open it in a web browser on their mobile device.

Logs and Video Downloads

Select the event to download the selected logs and videos.

Cloud Search - Download Logs and Videos

Only events that are configured with the same racing mode as your current search criteria will be displayed.

Note: If no matching local events are found, you can select the option to create a new event with the same name as the event of first selected log.

Find Logs – Matching Event

Select an event from your device storage to configure your search criteria.

Cloud Search - Matching Event

Using this method, you can search for logs and videos matching an event that you have attended.

Search Criteria – Owner Name

Search for logs and video shared by a specific Petrel Cloud user.

Cloud Search Criteria - Owner Name

To select a value:

  1. Start typing the user name.
  2. Tap an autocomplete suggested name from the list.
  3. Tap to select the value.
  4. Tap OK.

Note: Only names that are associated with logs that are visible to you will be included in the list of suggested values.

Note: This requires a working connection to the Internet

Search Criteria – Shared With Team

Select a team that you own or are a member of in order to filter search results.

Start typing the desired team name, and select the autocomplete suggestion that matches the desired team:

Cloud Search Criteria - Shared With team

After selecting a suggestion, you can then select the team from the list:

Cloud Search Criteria - Shared With team list

Select the team and tap OK.

Note: This requires a working connection to the Internet

Search Criteria – Event Name

Search for logs and video associated with a specific event name.

Cloud Search Criteria - Event Name

To select a value:

  1. Start typing the event name.
  2. Tap an autocomplete suggested name from the list.
  3. Tap to select the value.
  4. Tap OK.

Note: Only names that are associated with logs that are visible to you will be included in the list of suggested values.

Note: This requires a working connection to the Internet

Manage Logs and Videos

Accessed from the main application menu, this screen allows you to manage your own logs and videos in Petrel Cloud.

Cloud Manage

You can select logs and videos to download to your mobile device or delete from the cloud in order to free up storage space. You can also update sharing options for each log.

Manage Logs and Videos Toolbar

Cloud Manage Toolbar

The toolbar displays the number of logs found in Petrel Cloud that you own. You can sort the results as necessary.

Context Menu

Cloud Manage Toolbar - Context Menu

Tap to open the context menu for Petrel Cloud management:

Cloud Manage Toolbar - Context Menu Popup

Download Logs

Select logs and videos to queue for download to your device.

Delete Logs

Select logs to delete from Petrel Cloud in order to free up storage space.

Manage Teams

This screen allows you to manage your teams and memberships.

Manage Cloud Teams

Team Management Toolbar

Manage Cloud Teams

Team Count

Manage Cloud Teams

The toolbar displays the number of teams that you own or are a member of.

Navigation Tabs

Team List

Manage Cloud Teams

Teams are displayed in a list. Both your own teams as well as other teams that you are a member of are displayed.

Note: Teams that you do not own will display the name and picture (if set) of the owner.

Team Context Menu

Tap on a team in the list to open a context menu.

Your Teams

Tap on a team that you own in order to open the following menu:

Manage Cloud Teams - Your Team Menu

The available actions are:

Modify Team

Tap to change the team name.

Invite Member

Invite a Petrel Cloud user to join your team.

Manage Members

Remove members from this team.

Delete Team

Permanently delete the team from Petrel Cloud.

Delete Team
Manage Cloud Teams - Delete Team

Confirm that you wish to delete the team from Petrel Cloud by typing the word 'DELETE' and tapping DELETE.

Member Teams

Tap on a team that you are a member of in order to open the following menu:

Manage Cloud Teams - Member Team Menu

The available actions are:

Leave Team

Leave a team you do not own.

Leave Team
Manage Cloud Teams - Leave Team

Confirm that you wish to leave the team by tapping Leave.

Create a New Team

Tap Add Team to create a new Petrel Cloud team.

Create or Modify Team

This dialog allows you to specify team attributes

Manage Cloud Teams

Tap to select an image from your device to use as the logo or profile image for this team.

The selected image will be cropped as a square from its center.

Name

Specify a unique name for your team.

Search Visibility

Select the visibility of your team to other Petrel Cloud users when searching for teams.

The available options are:

Public

All Petrel Cloud users can view this team when searching.

Private

This team will not show up in search results. Users must be invited to join by you.

New Members

Specify how additional team members can be added to the team.

The available options are:

Owner Invitation

Only the team creator can add new members.

Member Invitation

Any team member can invite new members to the team.

Public Request

Any Petrel Cloud user can request to be added to your team and, you will have to approve the request. Note: The team visibility must be set to 'Public' for this option to be available.

Team – Invite Member

This dialog allows you to search for other Petrel Cloud users and invite them to this team.

Manage Cloud Teams - Invite User

To invite a user to the team:

  1. Type the name of the Petrel Cloud user you wish to invite to the team.
  2. Existing Petrel Cloud user names will be suggested as you type.
  3. Tap a suggest name to display a list of all users with that name.
  4. Tap on a user in the provided list to invite to the team.
  5. Tap OK to invite the user to the team.

Note: Only users who have set their visibility to 'Public' in the Petrel Cloud Subscription settings will appear in this search.

Manage Teams Members

This dialog allows you to remove users from this team.

Manage Cloud Teams - Manage Users

To remove a member from a team:

  • Tap Log Sort ASC next to a member name to remove them from the team.
  • You will be asked to confirm the action.
  • Tap Done when you are finished managing membership.

Find Teams

This screen allows you to find Petrel Cloud teams and request join them if allowed.

Find Cloud Teams

Find Teams Toolbar

Find Cloud Teams Toolbar

Search Result Count

Find Cloud Teams Toolbar - Result Count

The toolbar displays the number of teams that your search filters have matched.

Team List

Each team that matches your search filters is displayed in a scrollable list:

Find Cloud Teams - Search Result

Note: If a team name is not appearing, it is possible that team is private and you can not find it. Ask the team owner to invite you to the team or change the team visibility.

Team Context Menu

Tap on a team to open its context menu:

Find Cloud Teams - Team Menu

The available actions are:

Request To Join

Tap to request to join the team. Your request will be pending until it is approved.

Filters

You can search for teams on Petrel Cloud using a number of different filters.

Cloud Search Criteria - Collapsed

Cloud Search Criteria - Expanded

Filter Controls

Expand Filters

Tap Filter to expand the list of filtering options.

Reset

Tap Reset to reset the filters to the values that were set when entering this screen.

Clear

Tap Clear to clear all filters and obtain the greatest number of search results.

Done

Tap Done to collapse the filter options and view to the list of search results.

Team Name

Cloud Teams Criteria - Team Name

Specify the name of the team you with to filter by.

Search Criteria – Team Name

This dialog allows you to specify a team name to filter your results.

Cloud Teams Criteria - Team Name

To specify a name:

  1. Start to type a team name.
  2. Select the team from the autocomplete suggestions that are provided.
  3. Tap OK to select the team name.

Note: Only the names of teams that exist in Petrel Cloud and are shared publicly will appear in the suggestion list.

Pending Requests

This screen lists Petrel Cloud users who have have requested to join teams that you own or manage.

Cloud Team Requests

All requests to join a team are pending until they are approved or rejected.

Team Join Requests Toolbar

Cloud Team Requests - Toolbar

The toolbar displays the number of pending requests.

Join Request List

Cloud Team Requests - List Item

Each request to join a team that you own or manage is displayed in the list.

Tap Approve to approve each request, or tap Reject to reject it.

Pending Invites

This screen lists teams that you have been invited to join by other Petrel Cloud users.

Cloud Team Invites

All invitations to join a team are pending until they are accepted or declined.

Team Invites Toolbar

Cloud Team Invites - Toolbar

The toolbar displays the number of pending invites.

Team Invite List

Cloud Team Invites - List Item

Each invite to join a team is displayed in the list.

Tap Accept to acceot each invite, or tap Decline to decline it.

Petrel Cloud Settings

This screen displays the status of your Petrel Cloud subscription, and allows you to modify your plan settings.

Cloud Subscription

Settings Toolbar

Cloud Subscription Toolbar

The cloud subscription toolbar displays your current subscription plan. You can upgrade it from the main application use menu by tapping on the Manage Subscription menu option.

Petrel Cloud Settings

Personalization

Profile Photo

Cloud Subscription - Profile Photo

Tap to select a profile photo viewable by other Petrel Cloud users when searching for you, or viewing your teams and logs.

You will be prompted to take a picture with the device camera or select an image from your device storage.

Search Visibility

Cloud Subscription - User Visibility

Allows your user profile to be found by others and invited to join teams, so that they can share logs and videos with you.

Receive Email Notifications

Cloud Subscription - Email Notifications

Allows the Petrel Cloud platform to notify you via email when you have been invited to join a team, or when someone has requested to join a team that you own.

Device Sync

Automatic Log Upload

Cloud Subscription - Automatic Log Upload

Automatically queue new logs recorded on this device to be uploaded to the cloud when.

Logs will be uploaded once the device has detected an active internet connection.

Note: Ensure that your cloud plan has enough capacity to upload new logs. Uploads that fail due to a lack of capacity can be retried from the storage browser.

Automatic Log Upload Visibility

Cloud Subscription - Automatic Log Upload Visibility

Specifies the visibility of logs that are automatically queued for upload.

Automatic Log Download

Cloud Subscription - Automatic Log Download

Automatically queue newly uploaded logs to be downloaded to this device.

Logs will be downloaded once the device has detected an active internet connection.

Note: This feature requires that your device has Google Play Services installed, bit it does not work on Amazon Kindle devices. Enabling this option will check that Google Play Services is installed, and prompt you to do so if that is not the case.

Plan Usage

Cloud Subscription - Plan Usage

This table displays the storage space used and the space limits for your current Petrel Cloud subscription.