Data Logging Using VCM Scanner
This guide walks you through the process of gathering a data log using HP Tuners VCM Scanner.
19 steps
Hptuners
Loading Data Logging Channels
When data logging a vehicle, the channels represent all of the vehicle data that is being logged. Anything that is not in the channel list will not be monitored or recorded in the data log.
1
Make sure you have the latest version of the HP Tuners software installed. For most cases, the Latest Stable version is fine. \ Download Link: [VCM Suite Latest Stable Version](https://files.hptuners.com/VCM%20Suite/VCM%20Suite.msi) If your tuner says you need the latest Beta version, please download and install using this link, instead.\ BETA Download Link: [VCM Suite BETA](https://files.hptuners.com/VCM%20Suite/VCM%20Suite%20\(Beta\).msi) Detailed installation instructions here: [Download, Install, & Open HP Tuners Software](https://scribehow.com/shared/How_to_Download_and_Install_HP_Tuners_Software__u8ak5XcNTq277KinD6ov2A)
2
Open the VCM Scanner app
3
Click the folder with the gear icon in the Channels menu
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Click "Open Channel Config"
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Navigate to your "Downloads" folder (or wherever you saved the channels, if different)
6
Click on the channels file
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Click "Open"
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The channel list is now populated with your desired channels.
Recording a Data Log
Make sure you have the proper data logging channels loaded. If you don't, critical information may be left out of the data log.
9
Connect your HP Tuners interface to the vehicle and your laptop via USB cable.
10
Start the vehicle and let it idle.
11
In the VCM Scanner application, click the blue "Connect to Vehicle" button
12
Click the red "Start Scanning" button to begin recording data
13
You will see data and gauges moving around as the log records
14
Proceed to follow data logging instructions provided by your tuner
15
Once you are finished data logging, press the blue "Stop Scanning" button
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To save the data log, press the save button with the lightning bolt to "Save Log File As"
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In the popup window, select your desired save location. Type an appropriate file name for the data log. For PowerLabs Customers, we prefer format "*tune name -* Log *##*"\ This format helps us keep track of which log belongs to which tune revision, as well as the order of data logs.
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Click "Save"
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Your data log is now saved. You may now click "Disconnect from Vehicle"
Data Logging Using VCM Scanner
This guide walks you through the process of gathering a data log using HP Tuners VCM Scanner.
19 steps
Hptuners
Loading Data Logging Channels
When data logging a vehicle, the channels represent all of the vehicle data that is being logged. Anything that is not in the channel list will not be monitored or recorded in the data log.
1
Make sure you have the latest version of the HP Tuners software installed. For most cases, the Latest Stable version is fine. \ Download Link: [VCM Suite Latest Stable Version](https://files.hptuners.com/VCM%20Suite/VCM%20Suite.msi) If your tuner says you need the latest Beta version, please download and install using this link, instead.\ BETA Download Link: [VCM Suite BETA](https://files.hptuners.com/VCM%20Suite/VCM%20Suite%20\(Beta\).msi) Detailed installation instructions here: [Download, Install, & Open HP Tuners Software](https://scribehow.com/shared/How_to_Download_and_Install_HP_Tuners_Software__u8ak5XcNTq277KinD6ov2A)
2
Open the VCM Scanner app
3
Click the folder with the gear icon in the Channels menu
4
Click "Open Channel Config"
5
Navigate to your "Downloads" folder (or wherever you saved the channels, if different)
6
Click on the channels file
7
Click "Open"
8
The channel list is now populated with your desired channels.
Recording a Data Log
Make sure you have the proper data logging channels loaded. If you don't, critical information may be left out of the data log.
9
Connect your HP Tuners interface to the vehicle and your laptop via USB cable.
10
Start the vehicle and let it idle.
11
In the VCM Scanner application, click the blue "Connect to Vehicle" button
12
Click the red "Start Scanning" button to begin recording data
13
You will see data and gauges moving around as the log records
14
Proceed to follow data logging instructions provided by your tuner
15
Once you are finished data logging, press the blue "Stop Scanning" button
16
To save the data log, press the save button with the lightning bolt to "Save Log File As"
17
In the popup window, select your desired save location. Type an appropriate file name for the data log. For PowerLabs Customers, we prefer format "*tune name -* Log *##*"\ This format helps us keep track of which log belongs to which tune revision, as well as the order of data logs.
18
Click "Save"
19
Your data log is now saved. You may now click "Disconnect from Vehicle"
