A motorsport dash logger combines a configurable colour display, onboard data logger, GPS receiver, and CAN bus interface in a single unit. The display shows live channels — speed, RPM, gear, coolant temperature, lap time, sector splits — with alarm thresholds and shift lights. The logger records the same data at high sample rates for post-session analysis. GPS lap timing requires no transponder infrastructure: the unit calculates lap and sector times from satellite position data against a stored track map.
XTRA Motorsport stocks motorsport displays and dash loggers from AiM, Ecumaster, Bosch Motorsport, and Emtron — covering karting through professional GT and endurance racing.
AiM’s MX-series dash loggers are self-contained units with onboard GPS, internal flash logging, and a large library of pre-built ECU CAN receive templates for over 100 ECU brands. Configuration is done in AiM Race Studio 3 software, which also handles data download and analysis. All three models share the same software environment.
AiM MXS 5″ Dash Logger — 5″ display, GPS lap timing, 128 MB logging, CAN. Standard circuit and hillclimb fitment.
AiM MXG 7″ Dash Logger — 7″ full-colour display, 4 GB logging, full-feature race dash. The top of the MX series.
AiM MyChron5S 2T — dedicated karting dash with GPS lap timing, CHT sensor input, and two thermocouple inputs. Supplied with CHT sensor and patch cables.
Ecumaster ADU Series
The Ecumaster ADU (Advanced Display Unit) range connects directly to Ecumaster EMU ECUs and PDMs via CAN, but also accepts generic CAN streams from other ECU brands using configurable receive templates. The ADU-7 Autosport variant uses Deutsch Autosport connectors for installations requiring FIA-compliant or vibration-resistant connections.
Ecumaster ADU-7 Autosport — ADU-7 with Deutsch Autosport connectors. For professional team environments with demanding vibration and sealing requirements.
Bosch Motorsport DDU Series
The Bosch Motorsport DDU (Driver Display Unit) series is the factory-grade display used in FIA GT3 and endurance programmes. DDUs receive data via CAN from the Bosch Motorsport MS ECU and PBX power distribution unit. They are not standalone loggers — data recording is handled by the Bosch Motorsport data logger in the same system. Configuration is via Bosch WinDarab and Bosch Motorsport toolchain.
Bosch Motorsport DDU10 Display — 4.3″ colour display. Standard GT and single-seater fitment in the Bosch Motorsport ecosystem.
Bosch Motorsport DDU11 Display — 5″ full-colour DDU. High-resolution display for professional endurance and GT programmes.
Emtron Display Series
The Emtron ED7 and ED10M are touchscreen displays designed for use with Emtron KV and SQ series ECUs. They display and log data from the ECU over the Emtron CAN bus without requiring separate configuration software — channel display pages are set up in the Emtune ECU software.
Emtron ED7 Display — 7″ touchscreen. Standard display accessory for Emtron KV8, KV12, KV16, and SQ series ECUs.
Emtron ED10M Display — 10.1″ touchscreen dash. For large-format installations where a full-width dashboard display is required.
What is the difference between a dash logger and a standalone data logger?
A dash logger combines a colour display and data logger in the same unit — one device handles both driver information and post-session data recording. A standalone data logger has no screen and is typically mounted out of sight, with a separate display showing live data. For most motorsport builds, a dash logger is the more practical solution as it eliminates a separate device and harness run.
Do these displays work with any ECU brand?
AiM MX-series and Ecumaster ADU units include pre-built CAN receive templates for over 100 ECU brands, covering most ECUs in active use. Configuration requires matching the ECU’s CAN output stream to the display’s receive template in Race Studio 3 (AiM) or Ecumaster ADU software. Bosch Motorsport DDUs are designed specifically for the Bosch Motorsport ECU ecosystem and are not straightforward to configure with third-party ECUs. Emtron ED-series displays are designed for Emtron KV/SQ ECUs.
How does GPS lap timing work without a transponder?
The dash logger stores a track map (or the user defines a start/finish line by GPS coordinate) and calculates lap time from the GPS position crossing that line. No transponder, no timing loop, no external infrastructure required. Accuracy is typically within 0.05–0.1 seconds of a reference lap timer at 10 Hz GPS update rates. Most circuits can be self-mapped on the first session.
What logging capacity do these units have?
AiM MXS: 128 MB internal flash. AiM MXP and MXG: 4 GB. Ecumaster ADU series: varies by configuration; external SD card support on some variants. At typical motorsport logging rates (100 Hz, 30–50 channels), 128 MB stores approximately 6–8 hours of session data. Bosch Motorsport DDUs do not have onboard storage — they display data from the Bosch Motorsport ECU CAN stream only.
Can I use a motorsport dash logger on a road car?
Yes. AiM MXS Strada and MXP Strada are the road and track-day variants of the MX series. They share the same hardware and software platform as the racing versions but are sold without the full wiring loom, as road cars typically already have an instrument cluster harness. GPS lap timing, ECU CAN integration, and data logging function identically to the race-specification versions.
