About WDServer V3

WDServer V3 is a data decoding and forwarding software for different types of telemetry data streams. It is used with Bosch Motorsport telemetry products, such as hardware and cloud services.

Example use cases include:

  • Receive a live data stream from a Bosch data logger in the Bosch telemetry data format. Data can be transmitted using a Bosch telemetry modem, a DirectLink connection (Internet-based), or a third-party device telemetry modem.
  • Receive a live data stream in a third-party data format, using a source such as a Bosch telemetry modem or a DirectLink connection (Internet-based). Then, forward the data stream to a third-party application for data analysis.

Key Changes in WDServer V3:

  • Support for DirectLink services.
    • DirectLink provides the ability to receive telemetry using a secure connection with the Bosch RaceConnect cloud.
    • Data is received through the local PC internet connection.
  • End of support for serial / RS232 data interfaces on the local PC.
    • WDServer V3 no longer decodes data from serial devices on the local PC, such as a USB to RS232 adapter connected to an LTE65 receiver.
      This means data must be received on the WDServer side using a local Ethernet device, such as an LTE65 Receiver, or via DirectLink
    • Data from the source, i.e., the vehicle logging system, can still be serial / RS232
  • Web-browser based GUI.
  • Auto-forwarding of the .ini configuration file for DirectLink users.
    • Requires Ethernet connection between the data logger and telemetry gateway.
    • Requires latest logger and LTE65 firmware

 

Software Installation Notes

  1. Launch the Windows installer executable delivered in the WDServer zip-file.
    Note: Microsoft .NET Core 6.0.32 or higher is required. An internet connection may be required, if Microsoft .NET Core 6.0.32 Windows Server Hosting is not already installed on the PC.
  2. Follow the setup instructions to install WDServer V3.

The option is available to choose the installation folder.

There are two options to install WDServer V3, either as a new version in a separate folder on the computer, or to replace the existing version.

Note: For users with WDServer V2 already installed, it is recommended to install WDServer V3 to a new folder.