GENERAL |
Drivers #1 ~ #5 |
Presets the driver name which will be recorded in a drive log. |
Save Driving Log |
Auto save setting for the log (Yes/No/Ask every time) |
Auto-Pause |
Suspends the recording of the drive log when the car stops, for example, at a stop light. Recording is automatically resumed when the car starts again. |
Auto-Stop |
Automatically stops recording when the set time has passed after starting G-Bowl App to prevent excessive battery consumption in case the app is not stopped. |
Auto-Stop Time |
Sets the time for auto-stop. |
When the log is opened |
Set whether the initial position when displaying the running log should be the top or the end. |
Screen Orientation |
For iPad: Select automatic or fixed landscape orientation (used when the landscape orientation cannot be fixed due to the OS version of the iPad). |
SOUNDS AND ALARM |
G Over Alarm |
This function warns the driver with an alarm sound when the G-force exceeds the value set in [G Limit] while driving.
In consideration of vibrations inside the car, momentary overshoots are allowed, and warnings are given when they are clearly exceeded. |
G Limit |
Sets the limit of G-force (0.2 ~ 1.2 G). |
Alarm Sound |
Select alarm sound. |
Braking Diagnosis |
Judges the driver’s braking operation to stop the car. A honk sound is set off if the braking is judged good, and a bell sound if judged bad (additional braking during slowing down is judged bad). No sound is set off if the braking cannot be judged either good or bad. |
Diag – Report on |
Sets if the result of braking diagnosis is reported “only if it is good” or “both when good and bad.” |
Jerk Limit Alarm |
A notification sound is emitted when the jerk generated during driving exceeds the value set in [Jerk Limit]. |
Jerk Limit |
Set the upper limit of jerk to be used in [Jerk Limit Alarm]. |
Snap Limit Alarm |
A notification sound is emitted when the snap(= differentiate jerk) generated during driving exceeds the value set in [Snap Limit]. |
Snap Limit |
Set the upper limit of snap to be used in [Snap Limit Alarm]. |
Snap Limit – Noise Reduction |
Reduce false notifications due to vibration in [Snap Limit Alarm]. |
G SOUND |
Sound for G-Force |
Turns on/off the function of producing tones of different pitches depending on the G-force on the car. This allows the driver to know the changes of G-force without looking at the screen during driving. |
G Volume Slider |
Specifies the volume of the G sound.
Note: This is a sub volume for the G sound only. Even if you maximize this volume, you will not hear the G sound if the iPhone volume is low or the silent switch is on. |
G Sound Mode |
Selects either “Tone Scale” or “Sweeping Sound” for the G sound. |
Base Tone |
Specifies the base tone for G sound (= 0 G). The pitch of G sound increases as G-force increases. The default is the tone of sol. |
Tone Intervals (/G) |
Sets the number of tone intervals in 1 G (10 ~ 40 intervals). The default is 30 intervals. If the tone scale starts with sol, a change of 0.1 G is expressed in terms of 3 tone intervals: “♪la♪ti♪do.” |
Mute Threshold |
Sets the lower limit of G-force below which G sound is muted. Specify this if G sound is annoying when the car is standstill or under steady driving. |
Prefer Score Reading |
Mutes G sound when a score is read aloud for a better hearing of the score. |
SCORING SYSTEM |
Display Score |
The objective is to control G-force throughout cornering, maintaining G-force as close as the “Target G.” The driver’s performance is evaluated on braking (deceleration) G (max 5 pts), cornering G (max 3 pts) and acceleration G (max 2 pts), totaling 10 points at the maximum. The obtained score is recorded in the drive log. Note: This function measures only the driver’s G control ability throughout cornering and does not consider elements (such as the driving line) other than G-force. Thus, a high score does not simply mean “a good cornering.” |
Target G |
Sets the desirable value of G-force for scoring. The recommended values are 0.2 ~ 0.3 G on city roads and 0.3 G or more on winding roads depending on the car speed. |
Scoring Mode |
The default is “Braking + Cornering + Accel.” If “Cornering Only” is selected, braking G-force and acceleration G-force are not considered and cornering (lateral) G-force is evaluated on a scale of 10 points. |
G MEASUREMENT |
Record Z-Axis G |
Record G in the vertical (Z-axis) direction in the log. |
Road Noise Filter |
G-Bowl App measures, with the G sensor, G-force on the car 20 times a second and obtains G data after noise reduction processing. Sets the strength of noise reduction processing (Auto/Weak/Medium/Strong). “Strong” makes the G graph smoother but reduces the response of measurement. Note: “Auto” is recommended when the scoring system is used. |
LOCATION MEASUREMENT |
Map Scale |
Sets the initial scale of the map displayed on the log display screen. |
Map Type |
Selects the default display type of the map from “Map,” “Satellite” and “Map + Satellite.” |
G METER |
Starting G |
Sets the minimum G-force (starting position of the needle) for G Meter response.Sets the minimum G-force (starting position of the needle) for G Meter response.Peak Hold Turns on/off the peak hold display of the G meter. |
Peak Hold |
Turns on/off the peak hold display of the G meter. |
Peak Hold Time |
Sets the duration of peak hold in seconds. |
G-BOWL |
Display Track |
Turns on/off the track of the ball displayed on the image of G-Bowl. (Turning on/off the track can also be done by touching G-Bowl during operation.) |
Track Dot Interval |
Specifies the dot interval of the track in second (1/2 sec ~ 1/16 sec). Since 32 dots are displayed in all, a track in 8 seconds will be displayed if this is set for 1/4 second. |
Smooth Motion |
Turns on/off the smooth animation display of the ball and track. It is recommended to turn this off on low-performance devices such as iPod Touch 4 and iPhone 4. |
Display G Peak |
The peak point of the ball’s trajectory is indicated by a red dot. |
Max number of display |
Set the maximum number of G peaks to be displayed simultaneously (10 to 300). |
Hight of G Peak |
Specify the height of G to judge as a peak. |
Ignore G Peak |
Do not display G peaks less than specified G. |
G GRAPH |
Graph Mode |
Select the graph display mode. |
Bold Line |
The graph line is displayed thickly. |
Display Z-Axis G |
Turning this on displays vertical G (Z-Axis) in a white graph. |
Display Yaw Rate |
Turning this on displays the yaw rate in a purple graph. |
Yaw Rate Scale |
Selects a scale range of the yaw rate graph from 0.2 ~ 3.0 rad/s. (The scale range can also be changed by swiping the graph screen up or down with two fingers.) |
Display Speed |
Turning this on displays the speed of the car in a yellow graph. |
Speed Scale |
Selects a scale range of the speed graph. |
Display Jerk |
Turning this on displayes the Jerk graph. |
Jerk Scale for G |
Select the display ratio of Jerk graph to G graph. |
Differentiate Jerk |
Turning this on displayes the snap(differentiate Jerk) graph. |
Differential of Jerk Scale for G |
Select the display ratio of Snap graph to G graph. |
Update Frequency |
Specifies the frequency of graph updating during driving (1/sec ~ 10/sec). Lower frequencies reduce battery consumption. (This setting does not affect the log recording frequency.) |
Horizontal Range |
Specifies the default value of the horizontal (time) range of the graphs (2 ~ 600 sec). (The range can also be changed by pinching the graph during operation.) |
Vertical Range |
Specifies the default value of the vertical (G) range of the G graph(s) (0.4 ~ 5.0 G). (The range can also be changed by dragging the graph up or down during operation.) |
Rotation Mode |
If iPhone is rotated while displaying the log screen, the graph is enlarged to the full screen. This setting specifies the mode of enlargement. |
Min G for Plotting |
Specifies the minimum G-force (0.00 ~ 0.10 G) for plotting a graph. This is used to avoid plotting noises near 0 G. |
Fill Lateral G |
In graph mode ‘(5) Lateral G’, the lateral G graph displayed as a filled graph not line graph. |
Draw Accel as Plus |
In graph mode ‘(6) Accel&Brake G’, graphs with acceleration in the positive direction and deceleration in the negative direction. |
Graph Colors 1 |
Specifies the graph colors of braking G and acceleration G. The default is red for braking and blue for acceleration, and the colors can be interchanged. |
Graph Colors 2 |
Specifies the graph colors of yawrate and Jerk. The default is purple for yawrate and cyan for Jerk, and the colors can be interchanged. |
Log Background Color |
Sets the background color (black/white) of the log display screen. Black is the default and white is mainly for printing the screen. |
Display Raw Data |
Displays raw measured G data over the graphs. This allows you to see raw data before noise reduction, which is performed by setting “G Measurement” – “Road Noise Filter.” |
RED CARD MODE |
Save Driving Log |
Auto save setting for the log when in RED CARD MODE (Yes/No/Ask every time) |
Alarm Sound |
Select alarm sound when over G limit. |
G Limit for vehicle type of car |
Customize G limit when [ CAR ] button selected. |
RESET |
Reset Guidance |
The guidance message is displayed only once after starting the application. Reset the guidance message to see it again. |
Reset All |
Resets all settings, including calibrations. (The saved logs are not deleted by this resetting.) |