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Basic Telemetry for Off-Road Racing Course

Online 300-hour course in basic telemetry for Off-Road Racing. 6 modules covering ISO 11898-1 (CAN bus), SAE J1939 (communications in heavy vehicles) and AiM Race Studio 3. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeHybrid
LanguageEnglish / Spanish
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Define what to measure on a limited budget in off-road competition.

02

Install a data logger and its sensors reliably.

03

Configure the essential channels for speed, engine speed, temperatures and GPS.

04

Download, organise and compare data from different sessions.

05

Draw conclusions for driving and set-up.

06

Ensure the reliability of wiring and connectors in extreme conditions.

07

Draw up a data acquisition plan for a season.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Competition data technician wishing to specialise in Basic Telemetry for Off-Road Racing.
  • Driver with their own data management who wishes to specialise in Basic Telemetry for Off-Road Racing.
  • Competition mechanic wishing to specialise in Basic Telemetry for Off-Road Racing.
  • Junior race engineer wishing to specialise in Basic Telemetry for Off-Road Racing.
  • Off-road vehicle preparer wishing to specialise in Basic Telemetry for Off-Road Racing.
  • Competition electronics technician wishing to specialise in Basic Telemetry for Off-Road Racing.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter off-road competition.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 11898-1 (CAN bus)
  • SAE J1939 (communications in heavy vehicles)
  • SAE J1979 (OBD diagnostics)
  • IEC 60529 (IP protection ratings)
  • ISO 16750 (environmental conditions for electrical equipment in vehicles)
  • Appendix J of the FIA International Sporting Code
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1What can be learned with few channels
  2. 1.2Minimum viable system for a team
  3. 1.3Budget and purchasing priorities
  4. 1.4What telemetry does not solve
  5. 1.5Regulations and permitted equipment
  6. 1.6Parts of a simple system
  7. 1.7Basic vocabulary
  8. 1.8Realistic expectations
  9. 1.9Team organisation
  10. 1.10Workshop: defining the minimum system
  1. 2.1Choosing a data logger and display
  2. 2.2Power supply and electrical protection
  3. 2.3Earthing and screening
  4. 2.4Positioning the unit in the vehicle
  5. 2.5Vibration-resistant mounting
  6. 2.6Cable routing and protection
  7. 2.7Connectors and sealing
  8. 2.8Checks before running
  9. 2.9Installation documentation
  10. 2.10Practice: complete installation on a vehicle
  1. 3.1Speed and position
  2. 3.2Engine speed
  3. 3.3Engine and oil temperatures
  4. 3.4Oil and fuel pressure
  5. 3.5Throttle position
  6. 3.6Two-axis accelerometer
  7. 3.7Suspension travel: one channel per axle
  8. 3.8Fuel level
  9. 3.9Simple verification and calibration
  10. 3.10Practice: channel configuration
  1. 4.1Downloading data after the session
  2. 4.2Naming sessions and files
  3. 4.3Backups
  4. 4.4Viewing time-based graphs
  5. 4.5Reading a lap or a section
  6. 4.6Detecting erroneous data
  7. 4.7Comparing two sessions
  8. 4.8Simple session report
  9. 4.9Work routine after each outing
  10. 4.10Practice: analysis of a real session
  1. 5.1Temperature monitoring and alarms
  2. 5.2Detecting mechanical problems
  3. 5.3Checking range and consumption
  4. 5.4Verifying a set-up change
  5. 5.5Driving: clear areas for improvement
  6. 5.6Maintenance decisions
  7. 5.7When the data is inconclusive
  8. 5.8Prioritising actions
  9. 5.9Communicating with the driver
  10. 5.10Practice: decisions based on real data
  1. 6.1Common system faults
  2. 6.2Simple diagnostics in the paddock
  3. 6.3Spare parts and backup cables
  4. 6.4Equipment maintenance
  5. 6.5Gradual expansion of channels
  6. 6.6Team training
  7. 6.7Common beginner mistakes
  8. 6.8Real cases with few channels
  9. 6.9Roadmap towards a larger system
  10. 6.10Final project: documented basic telemetry system
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is AiM Race Studio 3, MoTeC i2, RaceRender, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for installing a data logger in a vehicle, test runs with channel recording, and reading data after a session. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.

Accreditation-ready laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL and vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Common system faults

Define what to measure on a limited budget in off-road competition.

Simple diagnostics in the paddock

Install a data logger and its sensors reliably.

Spare parts and backup cables

Configure the essential channels for speed, engine speed, temperatures and GPS.

Equipment maintenance

Download, organise and compare data from different sessions.

Gradual expansion of channels

Draw conclusions for driving and set-up.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Competition data technicianDriver with their own data managementCompetition mechanicJunior race engineerOff-road vehicle preparerCompetition electronics technician
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • A sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulation texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme is 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with AiM Race Studio 3, MoTeC i2, RaceRender and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

An SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.

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