Part Number: 01-0237-00
1. Introduction
Noggin Vehicle Odometer Kit
(MISC0060)
Instruction Manual
Congratulations on purchasing the Noggin Vehicle Odometer Kit
(MISC0060). This kit allows your vehicle to trigger a Noggin GPR system
to collect data at a fixed distance interval across the ground using your
vehicle’s odometer.
The kit consists of a 5 metre (15 foot) wire that is spliced into the
odometer wiring of a vehicle having electronic transmission output and
connects to a small electronic unit located within the vehicle. The
electronic unit uses a 2 metre (6 foot) cable to connect to the back of the
32-pin connector on the DVL.
It is also possible to plug the odometer into the connector at the Noggin
providing the correct connector is available and the cable is not too long.
The Noggin vehicle odometer kit is designed to work with most late
model vehicles equipped with electronic outputs.
2. How Does it Work?
Most vehicles have an electronic output from their transmission. This
output is used to control the speedometer, fuel management, ABS
brakes, etc. The vehicle odometer kit takes this electronic output and
conditions the signal so that it can be used by a Noggin GPR system.
Note that the odometer is not bi-directional, therefore it cannot track the
reverse movement of the vehicle to make the arrow appear on the DVL
(Digital Video Logger) screen. The backup arrow is only available with
the bidirectional odometer on the Noggin SmartCart or Noggin
SmartHandle systems.
3. What Distance Interval Can I Trigger at?
The distance interval between triggers is dependent on the vehicle.
Different vehicle manufacturers use different transmissions which
produce different pulse rates. These rates can vary anywhere between
4,000 and 100,000 pulses per 1.6 km (1 mile).
At 100,000 pulses per 1.6 km (1 mile) you could trigger the Noggin GPR
system to collect data at a distance interval of roughly every 1.6 cm (5/8
inch). At 4,000 pulses per 1.6 km (1 mile) the distance interval would be
every 0.4 m (1.5-feet). Most late model vehicles have the 100,000-pulse
rate. Your vehicle manufacturer should be able to provide this
information for you.
After calibrating the Noggin vehicle odometer (see section 6), the
calibration factor for your particular vehicle will be displayed on the DVL
screen. This factor is the number of pulses per metre your vehicle emits.
The larger this calibration number the smaller the distance interval your
vehicle is capable of triggering. A number of 60 indicates the Noggin
GPR system can be triggered 60 times per metre. The smallest distance
interval in this case is 100/60 = 1.66 cm or about 5/8 inches.
4. How Accurate is the Odometer?
The accuracy of the odometer can be affected by the following:
a) accuracy of your calibration procedures;
b) change in tire pressure;
c) change in tire temperature;
d) distance interval required vs. odometer calibration factor (pulses per
metre). The more pulses per metre your vehicle can produce the
more accurate your triggering will be.
5. Odometer Installation
Before installing the Noggin vehicle odometer, check to ensure the
following parts are in the box:
1) Vehicle odometer electronic module. This is a black box with
connector on one end and cable on the other. One end to accepts
the lead from the transmission and the cable to plug into the DVL (or
Noggin).
2) 5 metre (15 feet) of cable with connector to attach the black
electronic box to the odometer (CABL0039).
3) 2 cable splice tap connectors to allow splicing into the vehicle
odometer wiring.
Install the odometer as follows.
a) Locate the wires coming out of the transmission. This is normally a
two-wire set. These two wires will be signal and ground. On some
vehicles a third wire may be present. This third wire is normally 12
VDC. The color of the wires will vary depending on the
manufacturer. For color coding please contact the vehicle
manufacture.
b) Disconnect the wires from the transmission. Move the vehicle and
ensure that the speedometer does not work in the vehicle.
Reconnect the wires after this test.
c) Find a suitable path to run the wire of CABL0039 to the inside of the
vehicle. Ensure they are kept well clear of any hot or moving parts.
Connect the 5 metre (15 foot) cable to the connector on the black
electronics box.
d) Using the 2 splice taps, connect the ends of the 5 metre (15 foot)
cable to the ground and signal lines coming from the transmission.
These wires can be connected to either transmission wire and in any
order. Once the system is operating it is suggested that these
connections are soldered on and insulated with tape or heat-shrink
for a more permanent connection.
e) Using the Velcro on the back of the black electronics box, mount the
box on a flat surface somewhere conveniently inside the vehicle and
within 2 metres (6 foot) of the DVL location.
f) Attach the 2 metre (6 foot) cable to the odometer-input connector
located on the back of the 32-pin connector plugged into the DVL.
This will be a silver connector.
Note: If you wish to move the odometer from vehicle to vehicle, extra bits
containing a 5 metre (15 foot) cable and 2 splice taps are available from
Sensors & Software Inc. Order part number CABL0039.

6. Odometer Calibration
In order for the odometer to accurately trigger the system, the DVL must
be calibrated. Calibration is performed by driving the vehicle between
two points a known distance apart. Calibration can be done through
either the Noggin or Noggin Plus menu system on the DVL. Follow the
steps below for odometer calibration.
a) Enter the odometer calibration menu.
b) Select an odometer number to calibrate. For the vehicle odometer
use 5 or 6. The calibration factors are stored inside the DVL unit.
The multiple odometer numbers allow for the DVL to be moved from
vehicle to vehicle without the need for re-calibration.
c) At this point you have an option to manually enter the calibration
factor or to calibrate the odometer. If an odometer calibration factor
has not been determined based on a previous calibration then select
Odometer Calibration.
d) You must then select the distance you will be using for calibration.
This is the distance between two known points. There are preset
distances you can select from or you can manually enter your own
distance. The larger the distance the more accurate your calibration
will be.
e) After selecting the distance, move a fixed point on your vehicle to
align with the starting location (position zero). You can use any point
on your vehicle as a reference provided you use the same reference
point at the end location.
f) Push the ‘A’ button to begin calibration. Slowly drive your vehicle
forward to the end location and stop with the end at the reference
point on the vehicle. As you drive you should see the number on the
screen count up. If this number does not count up check all
connections. This number is the number of pulses you have
received. DO NOT DRIVE PAST YOUR ENDPOINT AND BACK UP.
If you go past your end point you must start again. (Your
transmission does not know forward from reverse).
g) Once the vehicle is at the end location, press the ‘B’ button. You will
then see a calibration factor displayed on the DVL screen. This
calibration factor is the number of pulses per metre and determines
the horizontal resolution of your vehicle.
h) You may want to repeat steps (a) through (g) several times and then
take an average of the values.
i) Note your answer in the table provided below. This calibration
number may be manually entered in the future provided tire
pressures and temperatures remain constant. Selecting manual
entry in step (c) enables this option.
j) You must now activate the odometer you have just calibrated by
selecting that particular odometer number in the system program you
are running (i.e. the Noggin or Noggin Plus program).

Date Operator Vehicle Distance Calibration #