FT450 FT550 Ft550lite FT600
FT450 FT550 Ft550lite FT600
FT450 FT550 Ft550lite FT600
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19.37 Control by external reference................................................... 117 23.15 Odometer and Hourmeter....................................................... 146
19.38 PWC Controls....................................................................... 118 23.16 Practice Tree Game............................................................... 146
19.39 Frequency control.................................................................. 118
19.40 Water pump......................................................................... 119 24. File manager................................................................................... 147
19.41 Vehicle lights control.............................................................. 119 24.1 FuelTech base map generator .................................................. 147
19.42 Power brakes control............................................................. 120 24.2 Edit map file name................................................................... 147
19.43 Timed main relay................................................................... 120 24.3 Copy map to another file.......................................................... 147
19.44 Electronic Blow Off control...................................................... 121 24.4 Erase file................................................................................ 147
19.45 External TCU control.............................................................. 121 24.5 Selection by button.................................................................. 147
19.46 Water methanol injection (WMI)............................................... 123
25. Electrification.................................................................................. 148
20. Drag race features........................................................................... 125 25.1 Glossary................................................................................. 148
20.1 Burnout mode........................................................................ 125 25.2 Power Train Settings................................................................. 148
20.2 3-step (boost spool)................................................................ 125 25.3 EV output configuration............................................................ 149
20.3 2-step rev limiter..................................................................... 126 25.4 Torque and Regen................................................................... 149
20.4 Linelock Brake Control............................................................. 127 25.5 Battery................................................................................... 150
20.5 Timing table for rev launch........................................................ 128 25.6 DCDC Converter..................................................................... 151
20.6 Gear shift output...................................................................... 128 25.7 Driveability.............................................................................. 151
20.7 Time based fuel enrichment...................................................... 129 25.8 Charging Control..................................................................... 152
20.8 Pro-Nitrous............................................................................. 131
20.9 Time based output................................................................... 133 26. Rotary engines setup....................................................................... 153
20.10 Wheelie Control..................................................................... 133 26.1 Crank angle sensor installation and alignment.............................. 153
20.11 Davis Technologies................................................................ 134 26.2 Crank angle sensor wiring......................................................... 153
20.12 Time based throttle opening ................................................... 134 26.3 ECU setup.............................................................................. 154
20.13 Staging control...................................................................... 135 26.4 Ignition coils wiring.................................................................. 154
20.14 Mechanical fuel injection controller........................................... 135
20.15 Launch delay controls (delay box)............................................ 136 27. Electrical diagram - example FT600................................................... 155
20.16 Time based individual ignition trim............................................ 138
20.17 Time based individual fuel trim................................................. 138 28. FT450 and FT550 mounting kit........................................................ 159
20.18 DialBoard............................................................................. 138
20.19 Throttle stop control............................................................... 138 29. Bracket dimensions......................................................................... 160
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FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600 Presentation
2. Presentation The FuelTech FT450 is the perfect choice for cost-effective builds.
Featuring a robust and waterproof plastic housing, an automotive 26
Congratulations, You’re now part of the high performance world of pin connector, 7 inputs and 10 outputs that are totally configurable.
FuelTech! Its 4.3” display, along with same dashboard as the FT600, makes the
The equipment that you just acquired is the same being used in heads up of information to the driver much more clearer while enabling
different vehicles all over the world, whether it be for a street car, street cars to have an engine start button and virtual LEDs to use
motorcycle, jet ski, boat, ATV or professional series drag race with warning lights such as high beam, turn signals and much more.
combination...we have you covered! The display also allows for complete access to all map adjustments,
From all of us at FuelTech, we wish you fun on your path and many so its possible to edit tables and other settings without the need of
victories, because winning is in our DNA! a computer, the perfect integration between ECU and Dashboard.
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Warranty terms FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600
IMPORTANT
The all black and black/white ground wires Manual version 2.7 – January/2024
must go SEPARATELY to the negative battery
ECU version – 5.2
terminal.
FTManager version - 5.2
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FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600 Characteristics
4. Characteristics
Specifications FT450
FT550 /
FT600
LITE
Otto cycle engine control 8 12 12
Wankel engines (rotary) 2 4 4
Sequential, semi sequential and multipoint fuel control YES
Distributor and crank trigger ignition control YES
Wasted spark and sequential ignition control YES
Electronic throttle body Control (Drive-By-Wire) NO YES YES
Idle speed control by PWM valve YES
Idle speed control by electronic throttle, stepper motor and ignition timing NO YES YES
Closed loop injection through oxygen sensor (wide band lambda sensor) YES
Real time programmable by the screen or PC through FTManager Software YES
Inputs
Differential input for RPM signal YES
Differential input for cam sync signal NO NO YES
Input channels totally configurable - digital and analogical 7 14 20
2 high sensibility inputs used preferably for gear shifter force sensor NO YES YES
Editable sensors reading scale YES YES YES
103psi internal MAP sensor (7 bar - absolute), 14.7psi of vacuum and 88psi of positive pressure (boost); YES
1 USB port for computer and FuelTech software connection; YES
CAN ports for FuelTech FTCAN 2.0 or FTCAN 1.0 communication with FuelTech WB-O2 Nano, FuelTech
1 2 2
EGT-8 CAN, Racepak IQ3, VNET, AiM, etc).
Outputs
Configurable outputs channels 10 24 32
Blue output 1
6 12 16
Gray output2 4 8 8
Yellow output 3
0 4 8
Injection control
Sequential injection (Blue outputs) 6 12 16
Closed loop fuel control through O2 sensor (wide band sensor) YES
2 injector banks (staged injection banks A and B) YES
Main map to MAP or TPS to RPM YES
Main map 3D advanced until 32x32 points (completely adjustable map index and size) YES
Simplified 2D map with up to 1x32 cells per MAP or TPS and RPM compensation of up to 1x32 cells
YES
(completely adjustable map index and size)
Injection time resolution 0.001ms YES
Fuel enrichment and decay adjust YES
Individual cylinder trim setting by MAP or RPM YES
Starting engine map with the engine temperature YES
Ignition control
Sequential ignition with individual coil 54 8 8
Main map to MAP or TPS to RPM YES
Main map 3D advanced until 32x32 points (completely adjustable map index and size) YES
Simplified 2D map with up to 1x32 cells per MAP or TPS and RPM compensation of up to 1x32 cells
YES
(completely adjustable map index and size)
Ignition angle resolution 0.01° YES
Timing compensation (air temperature, engine and gear) YES
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Characteristics FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600
1 - Recommended for high impedance injectors without the need of an external driver (up to 4 4 - Use blue output number 6 as a 5th ignition output on FT450
injectors per output) 5 - Data recording time depends on the sample rate and the number of channels that are being
2 - Recommended for ignition (open collector outputs with 5v power supply) recorded.
3 - Recommended for driving stepper motors, electronic throttle, ignition and 12v loads 6 - FT550LITE not support.
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FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600 Characteristics
1 - Outputs that can be used as “Tach output”: Blue #3, blue #6, gray #4 (FT450)
2 - The blue output #6 can be used as the fifth ignition output (FT450)
3 - In order to avoid backfeeding when using the blue outputs or gray output #4 to power relays or actuators, make sure the switched 12V that powers them is the same that powers the ECU.
4 - When using as an injector output a Peak and Hold driver must be used
5 - The blue output #5 Can be used with PWM idle valve or VVT Controller (FT450);
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Characteristics FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600
Blue - Output #4
White - Input #4
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FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600 Characteristics
1 - In order to avoid backfeeding when using the blue outputs or gray output #4 to power relays or actuators, make sure the switched 12V that powers them is the same that powers the ECU.
2 - When using as an injector output a Peak and Hold driver must be used
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Characteristics FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600
CAN B (+) HI
Yellow - Output #2
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FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600 Characteristics
1 - The switched 12v on loads like relays and solenoids, must be the same as the ECU when being triggered by the gray output 8, to avoid backfeeding that will keep the ECU powered on (FT600)
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Characteristics FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600
A-connector diagram
Blue output#5
Yellow output#5
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FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600 Characteristics
NOTE IMPORTANT
When using the GearController function connect the Fuel only: When using this option, the RPM
White wire from the shifter to ground for sensors signal input cannot be connected to a coil
Green/Black (pin #29). high voltage signal because the input has no
protection and will damage the trigger input on
the ecu. Please use a tach output, another rpm
source or an ignition coil to tach adapter module
to avoid damage to the unit.
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Characteristics FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600
B-connector diagram
White input#1
White input#16
4.5 Output table of FT
Nominal
Nominal current
current for
Wire for negative
Output type positive Application Notes
color activation (0V) for
activation for
each output
each output
Open collector Can’t activate by Fuel injectors, relays,
Blue 5A* *** Triggers loads always by negative
(Lo side) positive solenoid valves
Open collector Inductive ignition
with current control, fuel injectors,
Gray 1A* *** 30mA in 5V Triggers loads always by negative
source in 5V relays, solenoid
(Lo side) valves
When used to control relays, valves or any
Electronic throttle, other load by negative, there is a risk of 12V
step motor, MSD/ return to the ECU. This will keep the ECU
PUSH-PULL or always powered on.
Yellow 5A* *** 5A** in 12V M&W and other
HALF BRIDGE
ignitions activated In this case, an external diode or a
by 12V relay with built-in diode is required for
protection.
Green/ Supplies 5v for sensors such as TPS,
5V output - 150mA in 5V 5V output sensors
Red driveshaft, PS150, PS300 and etc...
* Total max current combined with all outputs triggering loads by negative: (30A - FT550 / LITE and FT600) (10A - FT450) continuous
** Total max current combined with all outputs triggering loads by positive: (20A - FT600) (10A - FT550) continuous
*** Outputs can be automatically disabled for safety when currents above 20% of the rated current are detected
IMPORTANT
NOTE The ECU has the ability to support the
Blue outputs cannot control ignition because they do connection of up to two relays at each output.
not have a pullup resistor. If it is necessary to install additional relays, it
is recommended to perform this installation in
cascade, starting from the main relay.
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4.6 PowerShift Connector (FT550 / LITE and The yellow outputs that will not be used for electronic throttle control
can be used as auxiliary outputs or for injectors. When using injectors
FT600)
for the integrated BoostController, the output can be connected directly
The FT600 wiring harness comes with the gear strain gauge sensor to the injector, but when using injectors for fuel, the use of a Peak and
connector. In case the vehicle isn’t equipped with a gear strain gauge, Hold driver is mandatory for both high and low impedance injectors.
this connector can be removed and it’s white inputs can be used for This is because this output may present minimal differences in the
other functions. injection time when controlling fuel injectors without Peak and Hold.
Tach output: There are some pre-defined outputs for this function,
but in case the output for that is already assigned to something, use
one of the following:
4.7 Auxiliary outputs FT450: Gray 4 (Default) or Blue 3 or Blue 6
Outputs can be set up in many different ways, they have different FT550/LITE/FT600: Gray 8 (Default) or any of the yellow outputs
capacities according to the function. Bellow is some important
information about them: 4.8 Internal MAP sensor
Blue outputs: by default, used as injector outputs. Each one of
them can control up to: This ECU is equipped with an internal MAP sensor. Use a 6mm
Impedance higher than 10 Ohms: 24 injectors for the FT550 and pneumatic hose (4mm internal diameter) to connect the sensor
FT600/ 8 injectors for FT450 (amongst all blue outputs) to the intake manifold. Pneumatic hoses are flexible, durable and
highly resistant. Usually found in black or blue colors.
Impedance between 7 and 10 Ohms: 16 injectors for the FT550
and FT600/ 6 injectors for FT450 (amongst all blue outputs) Silicon hoses are not recommended because they can be easily bent,
blocking vacuum/boost readings on the ECU MAP sensor.
The use of a Peak and Hold driver is mandatory when the number
of injectors is higher than the maximum quoted above or when using Use a hose exclusively for FT MAP sensor, avoiding splitting it with
low impedance injectors (impedance below 7 Ohms). valves, gauges, etc. Connect it to any spot between the throttle and
the engine head. Its length must be as short as possible to avoid
During the Engine Setup configuration, blue outputs will be selected
lags and errors on the sensor readings. When using individual throttle
automatically.
bodies, it is a good idea to connect all intake runners into a single point
When more than 16 injector outputs are needed, the ECU will use
and then connect to the FT MAP sensor; otherwise, MAP readings
Gray outputs or Yellow output. In this case, the use of a Peak and
may be erratic or inaccurate.
Hold driver is mandatory on Gray and Yellow outputs (for saturated
and low impedance injectors).
Blue outputs not used to control fuel injectors may be used as auxiliary 4.9 USB port
outputs (controlling fuel pump, cooling fan, etc.). In this case, the use The USB cable is used to update the ECU firmware version, setup
of a relay is mandatory. maps and adjusts trough a computer and FTManager software and
download data recorded by the internal datalogger.
Gray outputs: by default, used as ignition outputs. According to
the engine setup, they can be set up as injectors or auxiliary outputs.
4.10 FuelTech CAN network
During the Engine Setup configuration, ignition outputs will be selected
automatically from Gray #1 to Gray #8 and from Yellow #1 to Yellow FuelTech CAN port is a 4 way connector placed on the wiring harness
#4 (FT550) or Yellow #8 (FT600). of the ECU and is responsible for ECUs communication with other
FT modules (GearController) and Racepak dashboards. A FuelTech
Gray outputs not used for ignition control can be set up as injectors CAN-CAN cable is used to establish a connection between them.
outputs (the use of a Peak and Hold driver is mandatory) or as auxiliary
outputs (the use of a relay is mandatory).
WARNING
Yellow outputs (FT550/LITE and FT600 only): by default, they’re For the correct operation of the CAN Network,
used as electronic throttle control (Yellow #1 and #2) or stepper motor its mandatory to use the CAN resistor as shown
control (Yellow #1 to #4). in the following image.
Yellow/Blue- CAN_A
4 4 4
White/Red - CAN_A
3 3 3
Terminator
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
WBO2 NANO
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First steps with FT600 FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600
1 2 3
IMPORTANT
To ensure IP67 sealing of the module and electrical connector, do not remove any wires from the harness.
The module seal is not affected, however the connector seal depends on the presence of wire and terminal
inserted in its position. If you need to remove any wires, you must use a seal not supplied by FuelTech, part
number 4-1437284-3
Using the connector with a vacant and unsealed terminal may allow water to enter and cause oxidation on the
ECU terminals and electrical connector.
5. First steps with FuelTech read before 5. The last step before the electric installation is to check harness
connections. Go to the “Engine Setting” menu then click the
installation last option “Wiring harness diagram”. Check and write down the
This chapter is a step-by-step guide that must be followed to start FT connections and use it as guide to know how functions were
basic setup before electric installation, as the function of each wire allocated to the pins.
may vary according to engine setup (number of cylinders, injectors 6. Chapters 8 to 14 guide through details related to the electrical
control mode, ignition coils and auxiliary outputs). installation of injectors, coils, 12V inputs, grounds, sensors,
etc. Chapter 25 shows full wiring diagrams as example for your
installation;
1. Connect the flash drive in the PC USB port and install the
FTManager software. Remember to check if the software and 7. Chapter 15 gathers information on sensors settings for
the ECU are in the latest version at www.fueltech.net. temperature, pressure, RPM, speed, etc.
2. Connect FT to the computer using the USB cable included on 8. With the electric installation finished, proceed to chapter 15.14
the package. The ECU will be powered up; and check all the information needed for the first start of the
engine, ignition calibration, sensors checking, etc.
3. With the ECU in hands go through chapter 6, that introduces all
basic information about menu navigation and operation; 9. Lastly, chapters 17 to 24 show detailed descriptions about all
functions of the ECU. It is very important and informative to read
4. Chapter 7 guides the user through all the menus where data
these sections, as they also outline every function and operation
regarding the engine must be setup (crank trigger signal, injectors
that the FT can perform.
and ignition control modes, etc.);
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6. Getting to know the ECU 9 - Interface Settings: LCD backlight and alert sounds, dashboard
configs, measurement units, touchscreen calibration serial
6.1 Dashboard number and version
10 - File Manager: Used to generate FuelTech Base Map, copy,
The ECU has a whole new dashboard, completely redesigned and delete and manager map files
customizable to improve visualization in any kind of vehicle.
11 - Sensors and Calibration: Setup and calibrate sensors,
electronic throttle, O2 sensor, etc
1- Top LED bar (shift lights only FT600): configurable shift light 12 - Other Functions: Internal datalogger, RPM limiter, fuel cut-off,
by gear thermatic fans, progressive nitrous, boost control idle speed, etc.
2- Side LEDs (alerts only FT600): many different options of 13 - Drag Race Features: Burnout mode 3-step, 2-step, spool
activation and alerts assist table, Gear shift output, time based enrichment and timing
3- Dashboard: fully customizable and redesigned with new gauges Pro-Nitrous
(3x2 size), besides a G meter 14 - Favorites: Shortcuts to the most used menus and functions.
15 - Diagnostic Panel: Check inputs and outputs status and all
NOTE information of what the ECU is reading and doing is real time
For more info check chapter 23.11.
Main Menu
4 5 6 7 8 9
1
Fuel
Tables Adjust
3 15 14 13 12 11 10
2 2
You can navigate through all menus with FTManager (available in the
flash drive) and mini USB cable. The software initial screen is shown
below:
6.2 Main menu
16 - Quick access
Navigation through touchscreen is intuitive, because the ECU display
17 - Function table
makes the access to information very easy, eliminating physical
buttons. So, all changes on maps, setups and functions are done 18 - Help
by light touches on the screen. 19 - Function or map graph
To enter menus, press the screen twice, just like a double click. This 20 - Real time dashboard
is a feature that prevents the user from entering the wrong menu when
16 17 18
managing the ECU inside the car.
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23 - Button +: increases the value of the selected parameter 36 - Table position mini map:
24 - Button >: Selects next parameter on the map Yellow: click this icon to go directly to the point of the map
25 - Save/Select Button: Saves any changes done to the map or where the engine is working at the moment
configuration and returns to the main menu Purple: That’s the position of the table that’s being shown by
26 - Home Button: Returns to the home screen. If any maps or the screen
configurations were changed, it ask for confirmation
Main Fuel Injection Table
27 - Cancel/Back Button: Cancels all changes done to the maps 33
31 32
or configuration and returns to previous menu bar 34
0,60 0,80 1,00
28 - Button -: Reduces the value of the selected parameter
29 - Button <: Selects previous parameter on the map A 3000 2,300 3,080 3,860 +
30 - Button <>: Change the screen (if available on the menu)
B 15,980 (106%)
3500 2,338 3,943 ms
30 TPS compensation 31 RPM 3,140 (20%)
4000 2,388 3,220 4,052 -
21 22
36 35
34
24
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28 10 % 6.3 FTManager shortcuts
29 +15 % • F1 – Show and hide help panel
• F2 - Show and hide quick access panel
• F3 – Show and hide graph
• F4 – Show and hide real time (FTManager real time dashboard)
27 26 25 • F5 – display main table and hide every other function
• F6 – change the main fuel table measurement unit: milliseconds
(ms), volumetric efficiency (%VE), duty cycle (%DC), fuel flow (lb/
hr or customized unit)
• F7 - Datalogger REC
• F8 - Datalogger Stop
• F9 – no shortcut
• F10 – datalog overlay - vertical split screen
• F11 – datalog overlay - horizontal split screen
• F12 - Dashboard popup
• (Ctrl) + (C) – copy
In the FTManager all commands are accessible through mouse and
• (Ctrl) + (V) – paste
keyboard. The advance (3D) fuel table is shown below:
• (Ctrl) + (+) – fast value increment. Increases 0,100ms in the
fuel table. On VE and DC the change is related to milliseconds
Advanced edition mode • (Ctrl) + (-) – slow value decrement. Decreases 0,100ms in the
In the advanced mode, both fuel and timing tables will be in a 3D fuel table. On VE and DC the change is related to milliseconds
table format. Some functions will also be presented in a 3D table • (+) – Increment in 0,010ms steps. On VE and DC the change
only. The navigation is very simple, in the left bottom corner you can is related to milliseconds
see the current position in the table. Green marker is for bank A and (-) – Decrement in 0,010ms steps. On VE and DC the change
purple for bank B. A yellow marker will show the current engine table is related to milliseconds
position. If you click this icon, you will taken to the current load/tps • (Shift) + (+) – slow value increment in 0,001ms steps. On VE
and rpm position. and DC the change is related to milliseconds
To scroll through the vacuum/pressure or TPS, click in the horizontal • (Shift) + (-) – slow value decrement in 0,001ms steps. On VE
direction of the table, to RPM ranges, click in the vertical direction. and DC the change is related to milliseconds
• (A) – sum
31 - Injector Bank • (M) – multiply
32 - Engine RPM • (Space bar) – pops up a box to fill a value
33 - MAP / TPS • (I) – interpolate the selected cells
34 - Use button + and - to increase or decrease injection time • (V) – interpolate vertically the selected cells
35 - Injection time and percentage. The above value corresponds to • (H) – interpolate horizontally the selected values
bank A value below to bank B • (S) – Smooths the fields selected in the main tables
• (G) – site function. Moves the cursor to actual engine position
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• (Home) – moves the cursor to the leftmost cell 6.5 Dashboard screen
• (End) – moves the cursor to the rightmost cell
When the engine is running, the dashboard screen shows real-time
• (Page Up) – moves the cursor to the topmost cell
information of sensors that are being read by the ECU.
• (Page Down) – moves the cursor to the bottommost
Chapter 23.3 has more information on how to change the instruments
on this screen.
6.4 Warning sounds in FT550LITE
The FT550LITE has several warning sounds that indicate error To access the dashboard screen, touch the icon , located at
the main menu.
Painel de
Instrumentos
conditions, safety alerts or gear shifting rpm. Check out the meaning
of these alerts:
1- Real time readings;
2- Internal datalogger status;
Short duration alert at short intervals (40 ms with sound,
3- Touch this whole area to access the main menu;
10 ms without sound) 4- Accelerometer graphic;
• Shift alert: the alert turns on at a programmed rpm.
1 2 3
Average duration alert at short intervals (400 ms with
sound, 100 ms without sound)
This warning refers to any safety configuration inserted in the Alerts
Settings menu
Long duration alert with average intervals (800 ms with The dashboard is also shown in real time in FTManager:
sound, 400 ms without sound) To add or remove gauges, click with mouse right button in a free
This alert may correspond to different situations in ECU: space and select the gauge type you want to (radial, bar or digital).
ECU firmware error: (need to update the module via the FTUpdater);
Missing cam sync sensor: a setting was sent to the module
which requires the use of cam sync sensor (12 teeth crank trigger
and sequential ignition). In this case, go to the RPM Signal menu and
enable the cam sync sensor;
Ignition must be configured as a distributor: a configuration
has been sent to the module that only works in distributor mode. In
this case, connect the module to the PC and go to Ignition menu and
select the “Distributor” option;
Disabled outputs: connect the FT550LITE to the PC, go to the 6.6 Diagnostic panel
Engine Setup menu and select the check box “Enable Outputs pins”;
TPS not calibrated: connect the module in USB and calibrate the The diagnostic panel is a function which shows all ECU inputs and
TPS before starting the engine; outputs parameters and is very helpful to detect anomalies in tune,
sensors and actuators. To access it through FTManager, click on
These alerts will be played continuously and will only stop when the
Diagnostic Panel tab at quick access panel.
error condition ceases to exist.
The Diagnostic Panel is a tool used to detect anomalies on inputs,
outputs, sensors and actuators. In order to access it, touch its icon
IMPORTANT , at the main menu.
When connecting FT550LITE to the USB, it is Diagnostic
9+
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Getting to know the ECU FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600
Crank
Displays crank and cam RPM as well as cam sync angle, very useful
for diagnosing problems in cam and crank trigger sensors.
Diagnostic 1/11
Crank
Crank RPM Cam RPM
7325 SYNC
7325
Cam sync angle (°)
Fuel injection
Timing 90,4 Diagnostic panel labels
Diagnostic 2/6
White wires: Inputs
General 1: O2 sensor #1
2: Two-Step
3: Air conditioning
4,994 V
4,995 V
0,094 V
1,10
Disab.
Disab.
4: Oil pressure 4,995 V 9,98 bar
Displays real time information of all the sensors and engine conditions.
5: Engine temperature 4,509 V 1 °C
6: Fuel pressure 4,998 V 9,98 bar
7: Air temperature 0,663 V 10 °C
8: Avaliable 0,000 V 0
9: Avaliable 0,000 V 0
10: MAP 0,021 V 0,84 bar
11: TPS 0,000 V 0,00 %
flywheel that accelerate and decelerate very fast during compression Desat. Ativ. RPM - 1000 +
strokes at engine startup and running.
Hold the 2-step button for the
test MAP - 0,00 +
Crank trigger error: abnormal acceleration - tooth error Tempo (s): 0,00 TPS - 90,0 +
T.engine - 70,0 +
Cam sync sensor: signal noise - cam sync signal detected in
the wrong spot. Typically this error is caused when the ECU detects
noise in the cam sync sensor signal or when the cam trigger wheel
has more than one tooth.
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6.8 Compression test 1 - Import settings: settings from another map can be imported
to the currently opened map.
The compression test monitors the current during the engine cranking
to estimate the relative compression in each cylinder.
The test is performed during the engine cranking, injectors and coils
will be disable during the test. The ECU screen will show the relative 2 - Import from ECU Manager: Use this option to import settings
compression in each cylinder. from maps from FT200, FT250, FT300, FT350 and FT400 into
a map in FTManager.
Compression test 1/2 Compression test 1/2
in real time
Cil. 3 Cil. 4 Cil. 1 Cil. 2 Cil. 3 Cil. 4 Cil. 5 Cil. 6
Start
--- %
---%
---
Cil. 7
---
Cil. 8
---
Cil. 9
---
Cil. 10
---
Cil. 11
---
Cil. 12 3 - Export sensors: export sensors from this map into another
--- --- --- --- --- ---
one.
4 Cylinder test 5 to 12 Cylinder test
3
6.9 Internet Remote Tuning
Since update 3.3, FTManager has a new feature wich will make it
easier to connect 2 computers that have FTManager installed.
To Start a connection go to the “Internet Remote Tuning” tab on 4 - ECU factory reset: Performs a factory reset and completely
FTManager. erases maps and settings on the ECU.
5 - Project CARS Interface: Use this option to send data from
Allow remote tuner: This option allows for another remote computer the Project CARS game to the ECU and use it as a dashboard.
to connect to your FTManager. Click on “Allow” to generate a 6 digit 6 - Refresh Throttle database: Update the compatible electronic
password wich must be informed to the tuner that’s going to connect throttle database on the software.
to your computer. 7 - Check Updates: Checks if a newer version of the software is
Tune remote client: This option allows you to connect to another available.
remote computer using the 6 digit password generated on the clients
FTManager. 4 8 5 6 7
Oscilloscope mode
This tool allows the RPM and Cam sync signals received by the ECU
6.10 FTManager exclusive features to be drawn on screen and analyzed by the user to find any issues
This section will explain some features that can only be found in the that can make engine start difficult as well as RPM signal losses.
FTManager, they make it easy to create new map files based on By analyzing the signals, it’s possible to identify damages in the trigger
existing ones. wheel, as well as the pattern (number of teeth), problems with the
sensor itself, and the best working trigger voltages.
To access this function, go to “Tools” and then “Oscilloscope Mode”.
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Getting to know the ECU FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600
Axis Y: adjusts the voltage limits shown in the graphic from 2.5V to
25V.
Export to: This log file can be exported as text format, Excel
spreadsheet or as an image.
NOTE
The computer must have access to the web, to send
the map by e-mail,
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FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600 Getting to know the ECU
3 5
10
6
1 2 4 7
9 - Ignition table Overlay: making it possible to see which cells 7. Engine settings
were in use as you drag the cursor through the log file.
FuelTech ECUs leave the factory without maps or adjustments, so
you need to create the injection maps, ignition and the inputs and
9 outputs settings before running the engine.
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Enable outputs
Basically prevents the outputs from turning on (injection, ignition and
auxiliary outputs).
Disabled Enabled
Enable outputs
To generate a new map through the touchscreen, just get in a setting Engine type: Number of
cylinders:
that is empty and a message appears telling you that the setting is
Piston Engine
empty and asking if you want to create a new tune. 4
Cylinders
Rotary Engine
Ajuste 2
configuratio wizard?
Do not show this message again
Setup the maximum RPM and maximum boost.
Ajuste 3
Yes No Maximum engine speed: setup the engine maximum RPM. All fuel
Ajuste 5 [Vazio]
and timing maps will be created with its last point on this RPM. This
parameter is also used to calculate fuel injector’s percentage of use.
In the first screens of the wizard are the settings for measurement
units used by the ECU. Select the temperature, O2 sensor, pressure Maximum boost: maximum boost for fuel and ignition maps. For
and speed units. naturally aspirated engines, set this option as 0.0psi. For turbocharged
engines, use 10psi above the maximum boost the engine will
The following screens are part of the engine configuration menus and effectively be using. In case of an overboost, the ECU will apply the
are described in the following chapters. Follow the wizard by reading last injection timing set on the map. This option doesn’t control boost
the next pages. pressure, is just a limit for fuel and ignition maps.
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Engine setup 2/6 TPS: this option is mostly used on naturally aspirated engines with
Engine limits aggressive camshafts, when this causes the vacuum on idle and
Maximum Engine Speed Maximum Boost
under low load conditions to be unstable. When this option is selected,
9500 3,50 MAP compensation is available for fuel and timing maps.
RPM bar
TPS idle fuel injection table: This is the mode the fuel injection
on idle speed will be controlled. When enabled, a table that relates
Firing Order injection time versus engine RPM is activated whenever TPS is equal
Select the firing order according to your engine. to 0%. Enable this feature an engines with high profile camshafts and
unstable vacuum on idle.
4 cylinder engines
• 1-3-4-2: majority of engines, VW AP, VW Golf, Chevrolet, Ford, For street cars with stable vacuum on idle, it is recommended to keep
Fiat, Honda, etc.; this feature disabled. In this case, injection time for idle will be set up
• 1-3-2-4: Subaru; directly on the vacuum ranges on the main fuel MAP.
• 1-4-3-2: air-cooled VW;
• 1-2-4-3: Motorcycles (majority) Accel fuel enrichment: use this parameter set up as TPS whenever
5 cylinder engines possible, as this sensor reacts faster than the MAP sensor to indicate
a quick change of position in the throttle.
• 1-2-4-5-3: Audi 5 cylinders, Fiat Marea 20V and VW Jetta 2.5;
6 cylinder engines: Engine setup 5/6
Main fuel table
• 1-5-3-6-2-4: GM in line (Opala and Omega), VW VR6 and BMW TPS MAP
8 cylinder engines:
• 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2: Chevrolet V8 (majority); RPM for engine start: set up a RPM limit above which the start-up
• 1-8-7-2-6-2-4-3: Chevrolet LS routines are disabled. Below this RPM, all the injection, ignition and
• 1-5-4-2-6-3-7-8: Ford 272, 292, 302, 355, 390, 429, 460; actuator positions set up for engine start are used.
• 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8: Ford 351, 400 and Porsche 928;
Engine setup 6/6
• 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2: Mercedes-Benz; RPM for
10 cylinder engines
engine start
When the engine RPM is
lower than this value,
• 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9: BMW S85, Ford V10, Audi, Lamborghini ones set up on the maps.
V10;
12 cylinder engines
• 1-12-5-8-3-10-6-7-2-11-4-9: Jaguar V12, Audi, VW, Bentley BSFC: ESTIMATED number of engine efficiency to be used in
Spyker W12; ESTIMATED crankshaft torque and power. Total injector flow
information, BSFC or incorrect AFR will result in inconsistent estimated
• 1-7-5-11-3-9-6-12-2-8-4-10: 2001 Ferrari 456M GT V12;
power and torque values.
• 1-7-4-10-2-8-6-12-3-9-5-11: 1997 Lamborghini Diablo VT;
Customized Engine setup 8/8
• In case the firing order of your engine is not listed on the ECU, BFSC
there’s a mode that allows full customization of the firing order. ESTIMATED value of engine
efficiency to be used
in the ESTIMATED of
0.50 crankshaft power.
Total flow information of
the injectors, BSCF or wrong
mix will result in inconsistent
Engine setup 3/6 values of estimated power
1-3-4-2
1-2-3-4
1-3-2-4
1-4-3-2
Custom
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RPM signal is the most important information to run the engine properly. Type Edge
VR internal ref.
This menu is where the RPM input will be set up. Rising Edge
VR Differential
Falling Edge
Hall/VR with pull-up
WARNING
Ignition calibration values on this table are
just a start point. ALWAYS perform the ignition
calibration according to chapter 16. When the
ignition is not correctly calibrated, the timing
shown on the ECU screen is different from the
one that is being applied to the engine. This may
cause serious damage to the engine.
60-2 (crank)
BMW, Fiat,
Custom Ford (inj. 324° (BMW)
60-2 Marelli), 123º (GM) Not mandatory
Renault, VW, 90º (others)
Engines with crank trigger: select the crank trigger pattern.
GM
Select the crank trigger or distributor pattern. In case of a crank trigger
48-2 Not mandatory
without missing tooth and multi-coils, a cam sync sensor is required.
When using a single coil, the cam sync sensor is not mandatory. A Ford (ECU
36-1 90º Not mandatory
several options of standard patterns are available for using with multi- FIC)
coils or distributor based systems. 36-2-2-2 Subaru 55º Not mandatory
36-2 Toyota 102º Not mandatory
RPM Sensor 30-1 Not mandatory
Select the RPM sensor used on the vehicle, VR or Hall Effect. 30-2 Not mandatory
VR internal ref: Only use this option when told by our tech support. 24-1 Hayabusa 110º Not mandatory
This is used for compatibility with older units only. Suzuki Srad
24-2 Not mandatory
VR Differential: Select this for VR sensors; it’s less susceptible to 1000
electromagnetic interference. When the crank trigger signal is split 24 (crank) or
with the OEM ECU this option is mandatory. 60º Falling edge
48 (cam)
Hall/VR with pull-up: Select when using Hall effect RPM sensor Bikes Honda
or when experiencing problems with electromagnetic interference. 12-3 Not mandatory
CB300R
RPM Signal Edge: this option changes the way the ECU reads Honda Civic
the RPM signal. As there’s no simple way of telling which one is the 12+1 210º or 330º Not mandatory
Si
correct option (without an oscilloscope), select the option Standard
Bikes Honda/
(Falling Edge). If the ECU sees no RPM signal during initial startup,
12-1 Suzuki/ Not mandatory
change this parameter to Inverted (Rising Edge)
Yamaha
First tooth alignment: set here the crank trigger alignment related to
12-2 Not mandatory
the TDC. This alignment can be checked by turning the engine to the
cylinder #1 TDC and counting, counterclockwise, angle distance, from Motorcycles/
the crank trigger gap to the RPM sensor. If there crank trigger has no AEM EPM/
12 (crank) or
gap, the angle distance is from the previous teeth to the RPM sensor. Honda Falling edge
24 (cam)
For engines with distributor and Crank trigger, check our Technical distributors
Support for information about the alignment in use. 92/95-96/00
Below is a table with known alignment values and configurations for 8 (crank) or
Falling edge
most of the cases: 16 (cam)
4+1 (crank) Not mandatory
4 (crank) or 8
8 cylinders 70° Falling edge
(cam)
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Cam sync sensor edge: this option changes the way the ECU
Cam Sync when the cam sync sensor is
position angle over the cam sync teeth. This
information is used to improve
reads the cam sync signal. As there’s no simple way of telling which 15
noise rejection and prevent
cam sync errors and doesnt
require precise number since it
°BTDC
one is the correct option (without an oscilloscope), select the option doesnt affect timing precision.
Falling edge. If the engine starts with misfires, change this parameter
to Rising edge.
Cam sync reading mode
Select if there’s a single tooth or multi-teeth used for cam sync, and in
case there are multiple teeth, a tolerance between them must be set
next, this value is in percentage and it’s based on a table that must
be set through FTManager.
Cam sync sensor 3/7 Cam sync sensor 4/7
Single tooth
25,2
Multi teeth %
Not used
Edge
Variable Reluctance
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Ignition 2/5
Ignition mode
Distributor
Double coil
Wasted spark
Single coil
Sequential
FTSPARK
7.4 Ignition Select the FTSPARK check box when using the fueltech FTSPARK
module and select the connection mode with it:
This menu sets everything related to the ignition control mode and
there is a “Default” mode (configurable through the ECU or PC) and a Multiple outputs: this is the conventional way of connecting FT
“Custom” mode (configurable only through the PC). When the ignition to any ignition module, using an ignition output to trigger each coil
is set as “Disabled”, timing maps are unavailable and only the fuel (double or single). In this case one or more ignition outputs will be
control is enabled. Gray outputs are free to be set up as injectors or connected to the FTSPARK.
auxiliary outputs.
FTIgnition BUS (one multiplex output): Select this option to
Default: this mode makes the options available the options that are enable only one ignition output to send all the ignition trigger signals
commonly used for the majority of engines, with standard firing order to the FTSPARK via the FT Ignition BUS. In this way the other outputs
tables and configurations. that would be used for ignition can be reallocated to other functions.
Custom: this mode enables all the options related to the ignition
Ignition 3/7
control, as customizable firing orders and angles, etc. When using
Disabled Enabled
this mode, ignition configuration can only be done through a PC with In this mode FTSPARK is
FTSPARK
FTManager Software. Multiple outputs
connected to the ECU
through multiple ignition
outputs (gray wires).
Alterada
On ignition output settings,
FT ignition bus the ‘Falling edge’ and fixed
multiplexed output. 3ms dwell.
Output Test
When the multiplexed output is selected, its possible to test the
FTSPARK outputs using a “test function” on the FTManager. To do so,
go to ‘Sensors and Calibration’ then ‘Outputs’ and select FTSPARK
- Output test.
Ignition 1/5
Disabled Enabled
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• Rising edge (MSD duty 50%): select this option when using Ignition Delay time
MSD, Crane, Mallory or other capacitive discharge ignitions (CDI).
That’s the delay time the ignition module has between receiving a
This mode has a fixed 50% duty cycle signal.
signal to spark and effectively spark at the plugs.
Time is given in microseconds (uS).
• Rising edge (Honda Distributor): this option must only be
selected when using Honda distributor with stock igniter (the one that’s Ignition 5/5
integrated to the distributor). This mode has dwell control enabled. Ignition delay time
Select this option only when using Honda OEM igniter and distributor. Ignition delay time
compensation. For MSD
and SparkPRO, use 45us.
Ignition 3/5
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Ignition output
In this menu, all the options related to fuel settings must be configured.
Ignition cut Basic: This mode makes available the options that are commonly
used for the majority of engines, with standard injection angles and
The ignition cut maximum level is the percentage of ignition events
configurations.
that will be cut to limit the engine RPM.
Advanced: This mode enables all the options related to the fuel
The RPM progression range acts like a smoothing for the ignition cut.
control, as customizable injection angles, etc. When using this
Example: rev limiter at 8000rpm, RPM progression range at 200rpm.
mode, fuel injection configuration can only be done through a PC
From 8000rpm the ignition cut level will gradually increase until it
with FTManager Software. It is also possible to customize all the fuel
reaches 90% cut at 8200rpm.
tables and RPM positions, adding RPM, TPS or MAP points according
Percentages less than 90% may not keep the engine under the rev to the engine needs
limiter. Bigger RPM progression range tend to stabilize more smoothly
the rev limiter, but allows the RPM to pass the RPM set as rev limiter.
These numbers are valid to all kinds of ignition cut, with the exception
of time based compensations (time based RPM and driveshaft RPM/
wheel speed) and 2-step. These features have their own parameters.
For inductive ignition systems it is recommended to use 90% maximum
level and 200 RPM progression range. For capacitive system, like
MSD, it is recommended to use 100% maximum level and 1 RPM
progression range.
Ignition 4/6
Ignition cut
90 200
% RPM
To use MSD Legacy cut a FT600 white wire has to be connected Fuel Banks: select primary and secondary (if used) banks control
to the MSD Legacy right pin. By standard, White#10 is setup as mode.
ignition cut. Multipoint: All the injector’s outputs will fire at the same time, as
When experiencing problems with the cut through MSD like no cut batch fire.
at all or RPM limit always 500 RPM above what was setup, use the Fuel injection 2/6
Primary
other MSD pin.
Multipoint 1 output
Ignition 4/5
MSD Legacy Input Semi-sequential 2 outputs
Disabled Enabled
Connect a FT500 white wire 4 outputs
Sequential
External cut to the pin on the right
MSD All ignition cuts are executed
by MSD module through a signal
sent by an White output to
Pro Mag the MSD Legacy input. If this
is not selected, ignition
cut is done by FT500
Do not connect
pin on the left
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Semi-sequential: in this mode, injectors are fired once per engine 7.6 Pedal/Throttle
revolution, at 0° and 360°, in pairs, according to the twin cylinders.
In a 4 cylinder engine, cylinders 1 and 4 will be fired at the same time, Select the option “TPS” when using a mechanical throttle, driven by
then cylinders 2 and 3 at the same time. cable.
Primary
Multipoint
Semi-sequential 2 outputs
4 outputs
Sequential
Sequential: in this mode, each injector output fires only a single time
per engine cycle (720° on a 4 stroke). This mode is only available
when a cam sync sensor is properly set up.
Fuel injection 2/6
Primary
Pedal / Throttle 1/13
Multipoint Código da borboleta
None
0500020010002001
Semi-sequential TPS 1 2 3
Primary
/ FT550), but it is possible to set this input on any available input.
Injectors total flow
Pedal/Throttle calibration must be performed as shown in chapter 12.4
Total flow is a sum of injectors
flow at the bank.
320
lb/h Edit unit Pedal / Throttle 2/9
TPS input selection: default white #11 on FT400
White 7: Air temperature
White 8: Avaliable
E85
opening is its code (not the throttle part number). This code is found on the
Fuel injector
Alcohol
closing FTManager Software. If your throttle is not on the list, please, contact
our tech support to check compatibility first.
After inserting the Throttle code, set the input that will be connected The next parameter to be setup is the Throttle speed.
to the throttle position sensor, usually there are two signals on the
throttle. Standard inputs are wires white #11 (Throttle signal #1A) and
white #10 (Throttle signal #1B).
Input for Throttle signal #1A Input for Throttle signal #1B
Now, setup the inputs that will be connected pedal #1 and pedal #2
position sensors. The standard inputs are wires white #9 (pedal #1) There are five control modes:
and white #8 (pedal #2).
Normal: normal throttle response little bit faster than the stock ECU.
Fast: fast throttle response.
Pedal / Throttle 4/9 Pedal / Throttle 5/9
Pedal #1 input selection: default white #9 on FT400 Pedal #2 input selection: default white #8 on FT400
Smooth Custom
It is possible to turn off the Throttle when the ignition on, being activated
only when the ECU detects RPM. This option is very useful where
you want to test the system and you don’t want the throttle to stay
on for a long period.
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Pedal / Throttle 14/28 Pedal Pos. by RPM Idle actuator 1/4 Idle actuator 3/4
Throttle opening limit: allows you to define a limit for the opening
of the throttle. This option is very useful where you want to control the
maximum throttle opening, thus limiting engine power.
Stepper motor
In this option, the four yellow outputs are used. It is necessary to
7.7 Idle actuators inform which output controls which step motor output and the step
This menu allows you to select the idle actuator used on the engine motor type. There are predefined actuators for VW and GM models
and the outputs that will control it. After this quick setup, the idle speed (number of steps) and a “Custom” mode that allows the configuration
parameters must be done according to chapter 19.2. of steps. As there are many variables in the manufacturing process,
if you’re experiencing difficulties at idle tuning, check the “Custom”
mode and change the number of steps. In some GM step motors, 190
An important tip is that, when selecting “No Actuator”, it is still possible
is the correct number. For some VW step motors, 210 works better.
to control idle speed by ignition timing as configured in the “Other
Functions” then “Idle Speed” menus. If any kind of actuator is selected, The option “Fully open for TPS over 90%” fully opens the idle valve
the idle speed by timing control is automatically enabled. This happens when TPS is above 90%, increasing the air admitted.
because the idle speed control was specially developed for this FT, Idle actuator 1/4 Idle actuator 2/4
integrating the timing control with the actuator reactions Test output: Test
Output selection
Yellow 1: Step motor 1A
None Stepper motor
Electronic throttle Yellow 2: Step motor 2A
Select this option, then go to “Idle speed control settings”, under Yellow 4: Step motor 2B
Stepper motor type Numbers of Fully open actuator for TPS over 90%
steps
Custom
Enabled
GM (210 steps) 280
Disabled
VW (260 steps)
becomes noisy, that means the control frequency is lower than what Generate FuelTech base map High
Race gas
the valve requires. In this case, increase the control frequency. Copy map to another file Medium
E85
Low
Be aware that the only outputs that can control these kinds of valves Erase file Ethanol
FuelTech default map FuelTech default map general values; check this parameter with the injector manufacturer.
Primary
Initial boost for
In the FTManager, this parameter is in the Injection menu in “Engine
Secondary injectors
Injectors total flow Total flow is the sum of injectors
flow at the bank.
total flow secondary injectors
Settings”.
Example: 4 injectors with
80 lb/h has 320 lb/h
320 total flow 640 0.50 Fuel injectors deadtime
lb/h lb/h bar
Primary Secondary
Low profile
This option sets the ignition coil charging time. There is a dwell table
Compression ratio: used to correctly estimate the timing tables. because the charging time varies according to the battery voltage,
A low, medium or high compression ratio is defined according to the especially in vehicles that do not have alternator.
fuel used on the engine and if it is turbocharged or naturally aspirated.
I.e., a 10:1 compression ratio for a naturally aspirated engine using Usually, the lower the voltage, the higher the dwell time has to be set.
ethanol is considered a “low compression ratio”. The same ratio for a
turbocharged engine running gasoline will be “high”.
Smart coils (coils with internal igniter) demand lower charging
times. These are general values; check this parameter with the coil
Primary and secondary injector’s total flow: select the flow of manufacturer.
the injectors responsible for the naturally aspirated/low load range of
the engine.
WARNING
When using MSD ignition modules, it’s not
Initial boost for secondary injectors: Here is where you will set the
possible to control the Dwell time. In this case,
pressure you want the secondary bank to start opening, usually under
the coils charging time is calculated by th MSD
boost. This option is only shown when using two banks of injectors
module.
Now, click the button “Generate FuelTech base map”. The ECU
will show a warning that the current map will be overwritten by the
FuelTech base map.
3,600 ms
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Injection
Fuel maps
• Basic - fuel maps are in a 2D table that relates MAP x injection
time or TPS x injection time.
• Advanced - 3D MAP x RPM or TPS x RPM fuel table with 32x32
cells.
RPM settings
• Basic - Pre-defined voltage detection levels for VR crank and
cam sensors.
• Advanced - The adjustment of voltage levels for detection of
VR sensors in advanced mode allows the conditioning of non
standard crank/cam signals, especially when they’re spliced with
the stock ECU.
Other Function
Internal Datalogger
• Basic - fixed sampling rates.
• Advanced - configured sampling rates per channel.
7.13 Advanced map options
Idle speed control
There are some options that are only available through FTManager. • Basic - predefined options for controlling idle. Meet 99% of the
To access them, go to “Engine Settings” Menu: vehicles.
• Advanced - releases advanced options such as PID control,
target approach RPM, deadband, approach RPM, etc.
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FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600 Electrical installation
8. Electrical installation • 12V for sensors: use a 24 AWG wire from the same 12V wire that
feeds the ECU (Main Relay). Example: Hall Effect sensors, pressure
As FT wires are fully configurable according to the installation needs, sensors, speed/RPM sensors, etc. This wire cannot be shared with
it is very important that the step by step guide shown on chapter the positive wire that powers coils, fuel injectors or other actuators.
5 is followed before starting the electrical installation. This way the • 12V for fuel injectors: use a 14 AWG wire connected to a 40A
wiring harness connection table is automatically filled as shows the relay. Protection fuse must be chosen according to the peak current
example below: of the fuel injectors plus a 40% safety coefficient.
In the FTManager, to check all the inputs and outputs, go to “Sensors Example: for up to 4 injectors that draw 1A of current per injector
and Calibration” menu, then “Inputs” or “Wiring harness diagram”. on primary bank, and 4 injectors that draw 4A of current per injector
on secondary bank: (4x1A)+(4x4A)=20A + 40% = 28A. Use a
30A fuse.
• 12V for coils, fuel pump and other high power actuators:
use a wire with at least 14 AWG connected to a relay and a fuse
correctly dimensioned according to the actuator current draw. When
using individual coils (COP), it is recommended a 70A or 80A relay.
NEVER share the 12V that feeds injectors, coils or other accessories,
because, after shutting the engine off, there is a risk of reverse current
that may damage a sensor or the ECU.
Through the touchscreen interface, you can access this function in
the “Engine Settings”, then “Wiring harness diagram”.
Black wire - Battery’s negative
Wiring harness diagram Wiring harness diagram
This wire is responsible for signal ground to the ECU so, it must be
White 1: O2 sensor #1 White 11: TPS connected straight to the battery’s negative terminal, with
White 2: 2-step Blue 1: Primary fuel inj. - cylinder 1
no seams. Under no circumstances, should this wire be
White 3: Air conditioning Blue 2: Primary fuel inj. - cylinder 2
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Black/White wire – power ground Remember to touch both probes to check its resistance. This reading
must be subtracted from the first reading to found the correct value.
These are the ECU power ground wires. They MUST be wired to the
battery’s negative terminal. The power ground (black/white wire)
can not be joined to the signal ground (black wire) before reaching OBS: it is very important to check the shield that connects the engine
the battery’s negative terminal. block to the chassis and to the battery. If this shield is defective, replace
it by a new one, as it may cause serious damage to the ECU and
its sensors. For this reason, we recommend the use of two these
The three power grounds must have permanent contact with the
shields two of these shields.
engine block/head, never being connected to switches, car alarms or
others. To turn a FuelTech ECU off, the red wire should be switched
on and off. Main switch installation (optional) – important tips
Main switches have been used for a long time in competition vehicles
Power ground to ignition modules (SparkPRO, etc.), Peak and Hold for safety purposes in case of an accident. Just like any other electric
drivers, relays and other accessories, must be connected to the same accessory, there’s a correct way to install it:
point, at the engine block/head.
A good test to check if the power grounds are with good connection The main switch cannot be connected to ground or power
is, using a tester, to measure the resistance between the battery’s ground, under any circumstances!! This is the most common error
negative terminal and the chassis ground. Connect the red probe on by installers and, usually costs hours of work to fix all the problems that
the chassis point that the shield is connected and the black probe it cause. All of this without counting the huge possibility of damaging
on the battery’s negative. With the tester on the 200ohms range, the all the electronic accessories on the vehicle.
resistance measured must be below 0.2 Ohms.
The main switch must ALWAYS control the battery’s positive
(12V).
4
3
5
6
1
1- Shield connecting battery negative to chassis and engine 3- Positive wire to alternator
2- The ECU’s black and black/white wires must go straight to the 4- Main switch
battery’s negative terminal without being joined together along 5- Ignition Switch
the way 6- Switched 12V
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Connector MAIN - Pin 14 - Gray - IGN Out C Connector MAIN - Pin 12 - Gray - IGN Output D
Connector MAIN - Pin 1 - Green - Tachometer Output Connector MAIN - Pin 4 - Yellow - AUX Output #2
Connector MAIN - Pin 16 - Gray - IGN Out B Connector MAIN - Pin 19 - Black - Battery Negative
Connector MAIN - Pin 23 - Brown - INJ Out B Connector MAIN - Pin 2 - Yellow - AUX Output #3
Connector MAIN - Pin 24 - Purple - INJ Out A Connector MAIN - Pin 22 - Black/White - Power Ground
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Connector MAIN - Pin 18 - Gray - IGN Out A CONNECTOR BACK VIEW Connector MAIN - Pin 21 - Red - Switched 12V input
8 9 10 11 12 13
Connector MAIN - Pin 20 - 5V sensors Connector MAIN - Pin 17 - RPM signal input
14 15 16 17 18 19
Connector MAIN - Pin 11 - Orange - TPS Connector MAIN - Pin 7 - Pink - Engine Temp.
Colors of the wires in the FT250,FT300 and FT350 main harness after crimped and inserted in the FT450/FT550 A connector
NOTES
-If a 5th ignition output is needed, use gray wire E of the old harness in the
-For the FT450, use blue output number 5 for PWM idle actuators
-The Tach output feature must used on either blue 3, 6 or gray 4
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Connector MAIN - Pin 14 - Gray - IGN Output C Connector MAIN - Pin 12 - Gray - IGN Output D
Connector MAIN - Pin 8 - Yellow - AUX Output #4 Connector MAIN - Pin 4 - Yellow - AUX Output #2
Connector MAIN - Pin 16 - Gray - IGN Output B Connector MAIN - Pin 19 - Black - Battery negative
Connector MAIN - Pin 23 - Brown - Output INJ B Connector MAIN - Pin 2 - Yellow - AUX Output #3
Connector MAIN - Pin 24 - Purple - Output INJ A Connector MAIN - Pin 22 - Black/White - Power Ground
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Connector MAIN - Pin 18 - Gray - IGN Output A Connector MAIN - Pin 21 - Red - Switched 12V input
8 9 10 11 12 13
Connector AUX - Pin 1 - White - Input #1 Connector MAIN - Pin 3 - Blue/White - Air Temp.
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Connector AUX - Pin 5 - White - Input #2 Connector MAIN - Pin 5 - White - O2 sensor/ Fuel Pressure
Connector MAIN - Pin 11 - Orange - TPS Connector MAIN - Pin 7 - Pink - Temp. Engine
Colors of the wires in the FT400 main and auxiliary harness after crimped and inserted in the FT450/FT550 A connector
Connector MAIN - Pin 10 - Gray - IGN Output E Connector AUX - Pin 2 - Gray - IGN Output F
Connector AUX - Pin 8 - Yellow - Aux Output #5 Connector AUX - Pin 7 - White 3 - A/C button input
Connector AUX - Pin 9 - Black/White - Power Ground Connector AUX - Pin 3 - Orange - TPS 2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Connector AUX - Pin 13 - Brown/White 2 - Step motor or Electronic Throttle Motor #1 Connector AUX - Pin 15 - Brown/White 1 - Step motor or Electronic Throttle Motor #1
Connector AUX - Pin 4 - Yellow - Aux output #7 Connector MAIN - Pin 1 - Green - Tachometer output
Colors of the wires in the FT400 main and auxiliary harness after crimped and inserted in the FT450/FT550 B connector
NOTE
- In order to use electronic throttle body, it is necessary to cut pins 13 and 14 from the FT400 harness
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Connector MAIN - Pin 14 - Gray - output #3 Connector MAIN - Pin 12 - Gray - output #4
Connector MAIN - Pin 13 - Blue - output #3 Connector AUX - Pin 8 - Blue - output #5
Connector MAIN - Pin 16 - Gray - output #2 Connector MAIN - Pin 19 - Battery negative
Connector MAIN - Pin 23 - Blue - output #2 Connector MAIN - Pin 2 - Blue - Output #6
Connector MAIN - Pin 24 - Blue - output #1 Connector MAIN - Pin 22 - Power ground
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Connector MAIN - Pin 18 - Gray - output #1 Connector MAIN - Pin 21 - 12V from relay
8 9 10 11 12 13
Connector MAIN - Pin 20 - 5V sensors Connector MAIN - Pin 17 - RPM signal input
14 15 16 17 18 19
Connector AUX - Pin 1 - White - Input 1 Connector MAIN - Pin 3 - White - input #7
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Connector AUX - Pin 5 - White - Input 2 Connector MAIN - Pin 5 - White - input #6
CAN A (-) LOW Connector MAIN - Pin 8 - magnetic RPM signal input
Connector AUX - Pin 7 - White - Input 3 Connector MAIN - Pin 7 - White - input #5
Colors of the wires in the FT500 harness after crimped and inserted in the FT550 A connector
Connector MAIN - Pin 6 - Blue - output #8 Connector MAIN - Pin 11 - White - input #11
Connector AUX - Pin 9 - Power Ground Connector AUX - Pin 10 - White - input #9
Connector AUX - Pin 11 - Power Ground Connector AUX - Pin 3 - White - input #10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Gear
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Connector AUX - Pin 13 - Yellow - output #1 Connector AUX - Pin 15 - Yellow - output #3
Connector AUX - Pin 4 Gray - output #7 Connector MAIN - Pin 1 - Gray - output #8
Colors of the wires in the FT500 harness after crimped and inserted in the FT550 B connector
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Blue output#1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Black/white -
Power Ground
Wires from FT500 harness to be 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Wires from FT500 harness to be
crimped on FT600 plug CONNECTOR BACK VIEW crimped on FT600 plug
Gray output#1 Gray output#8
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Red - 12V
Yellow output#1 from relay
26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
Yellow output#4
Colors of the wires in the FT500 harness after crimped and inserted in the FT600 A connector
White - input#3
Wires from FT500 harness to be White - CAM sync signal input
Colors of the wires in the FT500 harness after crimped and inserted in the FT600 B connector
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FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600 Fuel injectors
10. Fuel injectors • Two injectors per channel: blue output #1 controls injector
of cylinders 1 and 4. Blue output #2 controls injectors of cylinders
The FT outputs to control fuel injectors (blue wires). Each one of them 2 and 3
can control up to 6 injectors with internal resistance above 10 Ohms
Switched 12V (Injectors relay)
(saturated injectors) or up to 4 injectors with internal resistance above
Blue #1 Blue #2
7 Ohms. Using a Peak and Hold driver, this capacity varies according
to the output and the Peak and Hold current control (2A/0,5A, 4A/1A
or 8A/2A).
In situations where more than 16 outputs are needed, the gray or
yellow outputs can be set as injector outputs. In this case, the use cyl.1 cyl.4 cyl.2 cyl.3
of a Peak and Hold driver for these outputs is mandatory.
Injectors can be triggered in multipoint, semi sequential or sequential
• Four injectors per channel: use this connection only for
modes.
compatibility with previous generation FT ECUs.
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Ignition FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600
IMPORTANT • When experiencing problems with the cut through MSD like no
cut at all or RPM limit always 500 RPM above what was setup,
In the “Ignition” menu, select the ignition output
use the other MSD pin.
as “Falling dwell”. In case of selecting the wrong
output type, coil will be damaged.
Ignition with crank trigger
When controlling the ignition in distributor less systems, wasted spark
Capacitive discharge ignition module (MSD 6A, MSD or individual coils per cylinder are needed. In this case, coils are
7AL, Crane, Mallory) triggered by different outputs, according to the number of cylinders.
Ignition outputs (gray wires) are triggered according to the firing order
FuelTech’s ignition output must be connected to the MSD ignition
set up on the ECU
module, (usually, the white wire is the points input). When using a MSD
ignition box, the yellow #1 is automatically set up as ignition output.
Example: 4 cylinder engine with individual coils:
Gray outputs are selected automatically, according to the number
The installation of ignition modules must always follow what is indicated
of cylinders.
by its manufacturer in the instructions manual. This ignition module
will receive a Points signal from FuelTech. Ignition coil must follow the
ignition module manufacturer recommendations as well. Gray wires that will not be used for ignition control can be set up
as injectors outputs (Peak and Hold driver is mandatory) or auxiliary
outputs (relay needed).
Important Notes:
• The module must be placed as close as possible to the ignition
Individual coils – electrical connections
coil, and never inside the car, in order to avoid the risk of
interference with electronic devices. These connections must be done by matching the output number
with the cylinder number:
• The length of the wires that connects the ignition module to the
ignition coil must be as short as possible.
• In “Ignition Setup,” select the output “Rise (CDI)”. • Ignition output #1 controls cylinder #1 coil;
• It is not possible to control the ignition Dwell when using this • Ignition output #2 controls cylinder #2 coil;
type of module. • Ignition output #3 controls cylinder #3 coil.
• To use the ignition cut through MSD, check Chapter 7.3
When working with dumb coils, an external ignition module must be
Positive Battery (Large Red)
ground of head (large black)
used (as the FuelTech SparkPRO). In this case, ignition outputs from
input “Points” (White) Ignition output Gray 1 FT600 are connected to the ignition module inputs.
Positive Switch 12V
Wiring harness diagram
+
Obs.: Input “Magnetic Pickup” - Blue 8: Shift Alert
not utilized
Orange (Positive Coil)
Grey 1: Ignition - cylinder 1
Black (Negative Coil)
MSD Legacy Input Grey 2: Ignition - cylinder 2
Connect a FT500 white wire Grey 3: Ignition - cylinder 3
to the pin on the right
Grey 4: Ignition - cylinder 4
Do not connect
pin on the left
Channel 3 output
Channel 1 output
Channel 2 outuput
Channel 4 output
10 9 8 7 6
SparkPRO-4
5 4 3 2 1
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FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600 Ignition
Wasted spark coils – electrical connections When using dumb coils, an external igniter must be used, such
as FuelTech SparkPRO. The FT ignition outputs (gray wires) will
In this case, ignition output #1 controls cylinder #1 and its twin, ignition
be connected to the igniter inputs and the igniter outputs will be
output #2 controls cylinder #2 and its twin, etc.
connected to the coil.
Power Ground - Engine head
Channel 1 Output
4 1
6 5 4
3 2 1
Channel 2 Output 3 2
SparkPRO-2
FT600
Channel outpu 3
Channel output 1
Channel output 2
Channel ouptut 4
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Sensors and actuators FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600
The TPS signal voltage should vary according to the throttle opening,
with voltage differences higher than 3V between fully closed and wide
open throttle.
TPS
Models: 1 2 3
20K
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FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600 Sensors and actuators
12.5 Crank trigger/RPM sensor • Pin 1 – white – CAM signal: connect to white wire from FT
(connector A pin #17 to FT450 and FT550) and (connector B
To control fuel and ignition, this ECU is able to read magnetic and pin #4 to FT600).
Hall Effect sensors. • Pin 2 – yellow – CRANK signal: connect to red wire from FT600
black shielded cable (Connector B - pin #1), from FT450/FT550
Distributor (connector A - pin #19)
To read RPM signal from a Hall Effect distributor, it should have a sensor • Pin 3 – red – sensor feed: connect to a switched +12V
with at least 3 pin and have the same number of reading windows (or • Pin 4 – black – sensor ground: connect directly to battery’s
“triggers”) than the engine has number of cylinders. negative.
VW Hall Effect distributor connections FT setup: RPM signal “2 (crank) or 4 (CAM)” (4G63) or “3 (crank) or
6 (CAM)” (6G72), Hall Effect crank and CAM sensors, rising edge on
both. Wasted spark ignition. 1st tooth alignment: 67.*
12V Switched
+ RPM - red
- Negative’s Battery Mitsubishi 2G CAS: uses the same settings that 1G CAS, but has
a sensor on the crankshaft (reading a 2 tooth trigger) and a CAM
sync sensor.*
36-1: 35 teeth and a gap equivalent to one missing tooth. It can be Ignition settings:
found in all Ford vehicle lines, with 4 or 6 cylinders (except the Flex
• Stock Honda coil and igniter: setup ignition as “Distributor –
models with Marelli injection, which use the 60-2 trigger wheel).
single coil” and select option “Rising edge (Honda distributor)”.
In this option, only the ignition output #1 will be active.
12 teeth: this type is used by AEM’s Engine Position Module (EPM)
distributor. In this case, the CAM sensor from the EPM must be used.
• Multi coils and/or external igniter: in this case, ignition
This distributor has 24 teeth, but as it rotates half-way for each full
can be controlled in wasted spark or sequential modes. Ignition
engine RPM, there will only be 12 teeth per RPM. Setup the Ignition
output must be setup as “Honda distributor”, but as Falling edge
with 12 teeth at crank (24 at CAM) and the 1st tooth alignment with
or Rising edge, according to the external igniter used.
60°.
Setup ECU as 12 teeth (at crank) 24 (at cam) and use 60° for 1st
• 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10 and 24 teeth: options available according
tooth alignment.
to the number of engine cylinders. When having these trigger
wheels, the use of a camshaft position sensor is mandatory,
Mitsubishi 1G CAS: due to the fact the CAM signal has two slots on
in order to maintain the synchronization of the parts. Also, the
this CAS, it’s only possible to control the ignition on wasted spark mode
teeth must be equidistant. They can be found in models such
and the fuel injection on multipoint or semi-sequential. No sequential
as Subaru, Mitsubishi Lancer and 3000GT, GM S10 Vortec V6,
fuel or ignition will work on this CAS with 2 slots on the CAM.
etc.
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Sensors and actuators FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600
Do not Connect
Do not Connect
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
RPM sensor:
14
15
60-2
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Of the space in between them. The minimum diameter for the requirement is that this sensor is triggered before the crank trigger
fabrication of a 60-2 trigger wheel is 125mm (5”). sensor goes through the gap on the crank trigger wheel.
For 36-1 trigger wheels, the minimum diameter recommended is
100mm (4”). Trigger wheels with smaller diameters can be fabricated, 12.7 O2 sensor
but reading errors may occur and the engine may not work.
Wideband O2 sensor
Crankshaft trigger sensor The use of wideband lambda sensors on ECUs input requires an
When controlling the ignition with a trigger wheel, it is necessary to external conditioner (WB-O2 Slim or WB-O2 Datalogger). It is important
have a sensor that reads the signal from its teeth and informs the to verify the measurement range of conditioner analog output, as this
engine position to the injection. There are two types of crankshaft will be informed during the configuration of ECUs O2 input (0,65-1,30,
trigger sensors: 0,65-4,00 or 0,65 to 9,99)
VR sensor: this is the type that is most commonly used in cars Narrowband O2 sensors
nowadays, especially with 60-2 and 36-1 trigger wheels. One of Although less precise than the wideband lambda sensor, narrowband
its main characteristics is that it does not receive 12V or 5V; it only O2 sensors can be connected to the ECU input for the display
generates an electromagnetic signal based on induction. It might have of values (in Volts) at the Dashboard and at the Diagnostic Panel.
2 or 3 wires (the third wire is an electromagnetic shield). Narrowband O2 sensors usually follow a standard set of colors,
facilitating the wiring. The table below shows the wiring instructions
Hall Effect sensor: it is usually found on 2, 3 and 4-tooth trigger based on the color scheme generally used for O2 sensor wires:
wheels and some 36-1 and 60-2 types. It receives a 5V or 12V feed
and emits a square wave signal. It invariably has 3 pins: voltage, Wire 4-wire O2
3-wire O2 sensor 1-wire
negative and signal. Color sensor
Black Signal Output Signal Output Signal
Switched 12V and ground (connect
White (2 Not
one wire onto the 12V and the other to
wires) featured
ground – there is no polarity)
Battery’s
Not
Gray negative Not featured
featured
terminal
The crank Wheel should be aligned with the sensor
As a general rule, if there are two wires with the same color, one is
NOTE the switched 12V and the other is the ground. After connecting the
If a VR sensor doesn’t pick up RPM signal, try to swap O2 sensor to the ECU, the O2 sensor input must be set up as guides
the sensor wires (red and white wires). chapter 15.5.
Or install resistor of 560ohms between red and white
wires. 12.8 Step motor – idle speed
A very simple test using a tester can identify if a Crankshaft Trigger Its control is done through the four yellow outputs of the connector A,
Sensor is an inductive or a Hall Effect sensor. Turn the tester on the also used for electronic throttle control. After selecting the idle speed
resistance measurement mode at a 2000Ω scale and connect its control as step motor the four yellow outputs are automatically set up
probes to the sensor’s pins. Test pin 1 with the other two. If a resistance as “step motor” on the harness connection table. Below are some
of 600-1200Ω is found, the sensor tested is of inductive type. known step motor connections.
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Yellow 2 output
C FT550
Yellow 3 output
B FT600
Yellow 1 output
A
IMPORTANT
Step motor is calibrated every time the ECU is
turned on, so, before cranking the engine, it is
recommended to wait about 2s after turning
the ignition switch on. If this procedure is
not respected, the engine may be revved up
unwittingly during the step motor calibration,
coming back to normal within seconds.
If your step motor is different from the ones listed here, do what follows:
Usually, with this simple test you’re able to make the step motor work
normally.
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FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600 Auxiliary outputs
In case of having back current and keeping relays switched on with The air conditioning will remain turned on as long as the A/C Signal
ECU powered off, use a 1N4004 diode. Input receives signal from the button. The signal polarity can be chosen
Each output must be configured in accordance to its function. and it varies depending on the installation.
For more information about the outputs programming, see chapter 19.
A/C Compressor
13.1 Cooling fan 1 and 2 A/C compressor must be controlled with a relay, triggered by an
auxiliary output (sends negative when activated).
This output is responsible for switching an electric fan according to the
The auxiliary output that was setup as A/C will activate the A/C
module’s settings. The relay used must be adequate to the electric
compressor relay and the A/C fan. For more information on how to
fan’s current (50A, for example). The relay is switched by negative
setup this output, check chapter 13.
(sourced by the output), and the positive a switched 12V.
Important Note: the electric fan must not be connected directly to 13.4 Shift Alert
the auxiliary output without the use of a relay; otherwise, the output This function activates an external shift light and works by sending
will be damaged. negative when turned on. Any of the options below can be used:
• 12V light: switched 12V directly connected to the light bulb and
13.2 Idle valve the negative connected to the blue or yellow outputs.
• LED working as a Shift Light, which must be connected with a
This function opens a valve which increases the air flow in the intake,
serial resistance (if used in 12V, resistance from 390Ω to 1kΩ)
helping the engine to idle.
to the switched 12V.
• Any “Pen” Shift Light – working in the same way as a light bulb.
We recommend normally closed valves, such as boost or purge
(EVAP) solenoids.
13.5 Fuel pump
An appropriate relay must be used according to current and voltage. The fuel pump control must be done through a relay sized in
The FT output switches ground and the 12V must be a switched 12V. accordance to the pump’s working current. The output sends out
negative to activate the relay, which stays activated for 6 seconds
13.3 Air conditioning and turns itself off if the ECU does not receive any RPM signal. When
the ECU reads RPM signal, it activates the fuel pump once again.
This auxiliary output option allows for a much more intelligent control
of the vehicle’s air conditioning compressor, as the FT controls its
activation only when the engine is already on and the idle speed has
13.6 Variable camshaft control/Powerglide
stabilized and turns off the air conditioning when the valve exceeds gearbox
a predetermined value (a resource commonly used in low-powered The camshaft control systems that use solenoid valve type NO/NC
engines). such as Honda’s VTEC can be controlled through this output. The
user only needs to inform the solenoid’s turn on RPM.
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Auxiliary outputs FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600
requires a minimum impedance of 25Ω, or the use of a relay. For 13.8 Boost Control – N75
valve timing control systems switched by PWM (such as Toyota’s
VVTi), it is possible to manage it through the Boost Control function, This auxiliary output configuration allows the driving of a boost pressure
as long as its characteristics (power, current, etc.) are within the control solenoid. FuelTech recommends using a 3-way N75 solenoid,
auxiliary output limits. found in the original 4 and 5-cylinder
VW/Audi Turbo models, which can be directly switched through the
This resource can also be used to switch the control solenoid from auxiliary output. Such solenoid valve controls the pressure on the
the 2-speed automatic gear control, Powerglide type. Configure the top and bottom parts of the wastegate valve, changing the engine
RPM to turn on the solenoid responsible for engaging the second manifold pressure with which the latter opens.
gear, only for drag racing applications.
+12V
Nitrous
1 2
This way the boost valve will decrease the pressure under the
87
85 Solid state wastegate to increase boost pressure.
Ground Do not relay
activation 86 connect aux output
- +
Solid State Relay 30 4 3 Boost controller
HELLA 12V
Solid
1
State Relay N75
Switched power CRYDOM Free Air
12/16V (use fuse) ECU Switched
Output +12V Wastegate From boost pipe
(Ground
Activation)
From boost pipe
wastegate
output
In the second option, the fogger only injects nitrous (dry nitrous). Fuel
enrichment is managed by the injection, increasing injection times
based on what has been programmed. The dry nitrous system has Example 2: the second way is to connect the boost solenoid to the
reached better results in tests, giving the engine a more linear power top of wastegate.
than the first option. It is important to clarify that in order to use the Select the output signal as activated at 12V and frequency at 20Hz.
dry nitrous system, the fuel injectors must be correctly sized for the This way, the boost valve will increase the pressure at the top of
power maximum with the nitrous system operating. wastegate to increase boost
aux output
There is a difference in the operation of solenoids that control nitrous Boost controller
12V
injection and the ones that control fuel injection: nitrous solenoid starts
pulsing after 5%; fuel solenoid only pulses after 20%. Variations may 2 N75
When applying the conventional nitrous control, one must start with
From boost Pipe
a minimum injection time of 20%, but when using dry nitrous, it is
wastegate
possible to start with 5%, as the injectors – and not the solenoid – will output
control fuel injection.
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FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600 Auxiliary outputs
aux output
Boost controller
12V
N75
Free Air
Integrate
Wastegate
13.9 BoostController
The BoostController is used for more precise control of the turbo
pressure in street cars, circuit and drag races. The control can be
performed by time after 2-step, RPM and gear, gear and time after
change, unique value and engine RPM, as well as the control with
specific targets for drag race (2-step, 3-step and burnout).
See more information in chapter 19.15 BoostController diagrams.
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Electronic throttle control FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600
FT600
Connectors rear view
White - Input#10 White - input#9
White - Input#8
Connector A Connector B
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
output#4
output#3
Yellow -
Yellow -
Green /Red -
Supply 5V sens.
Green Black -
Ground sensors
White - Input#11
• Yellow wire #3 (pin 28 of the connector A) must be connected • Pins 28 and 29 (connector A), yellow wires, will not be used for
to the throttle input corresponding to the Motor 1 input. electronic throttle control, they can be set up as auxiliary outputs..
• Yellow wire #4 (pin 29 of the connector A) must be connected 14.2 Connection – throttle bodies and pedals
to the throttle input corresponding to the Motor 1 input.
Check the throttle and pedal wiring before disconnect it from the OEM
ECU. If you need, contact our tech support to get more information
• Green/red wire (connector B) is and 5V output used to feed
about throttles and pedals.
throttle and pedal position sensors. It must be spliced and
connected to both of them.
• Sensors negative can also be spliced between pedal and throttle With the electrical connections ready, go back to chapter 7.5 and insert
position sensors. Connect it directly to the battery’s negative the throttle code (FT) that you found on the throttle table connection
terminal.
If your throttle is not listed in our table, it might be necessary to send
• White numbered wires are sensors signal inputs, connect them to it to our tech team to have them check compatibility and research
the signal outputs of the pedal (Pedal 1 and Pedal 2) and throttle its control parameters. In this case please contact our tech support.
(TPS1 and TPS2). After connecting these inputs, it is necessary
to calibrate throttle and pedal as guides chapter 15.1.
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FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600 Electronic throttle control
FT550
Connectors rear view
Connector A Connector B
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
White - Input #1
White - Input #2
Green / Red -
Yellow - output#3
Supply 5V sens.
White - Input #4
• Yellow wire #3 (pin 24 of the connector B) must be connected • Pins 24 and 25 (connector A), yellow wires, will not be used for
to the throttle input corresponding to the Motor 1 input.. electronic throttle control, they can be set up as auxiliary outputs.
• Yellow wire #4 (pin 25 of the connector B) must be connected 14.4 Connection – throttle bodies and pedals
to the throttle input corresponding to the Motor 1 input.
Check the throttle and pedal wiring before disconnect it from the OEM
ECU. If you need, contact our tech support to get more information
• Green/red wire (pin 14 of the connector A) is and 5V output
about throttles and pedals.
used to feed throttle and pedal position sensors. It must be
spliced and connected to both of them.
With the electrical connections ready, go back to chapter 7.5 and insert
the throttle code (FT) that you found on the throttle table connection
• Green/Black (pin 26 the connector B) Sensors negative can
also be spliced between pedal and throttle position sensors.
Connect it directly to the battery’s negative terminal. If your throttle is not listed in our table, it might be necessary to send
it to our tech team to have them check compatibility and research
its control parameters. In this case please contact our tech support.
• White numbered wires are sensors signal inputs, connect them to
the signal outputs of the pedal (Pedal 1 and Pedal 2) and throttle
(TPS1 and TPS2). After connecting these inputs, it is necessary
to calibrate throttle and pedal as guides chapter 15.2.
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15. Sensors and Calibration Check with a tester to see if the voltage on the orange wire varies
according to the throttle position.
This chapter has the final steps before the first engine start. It basically
guides the user through checking sensor readings and calibrating
engine actuators. TPS/pedal calibration
Pedal #1
4.99V
The ignition calibration screen on FT has the same parameters that Full 100%
4.99V Calibrate
previous FT ECUs, the difference is that they are in the same screen.
After calibrating the ignition, the 1st tooth index position is automatically
changed on the “Engine setup” menu.
When using distributor, the ignition must be calibrated on this screen,
instead of turning the distributor. TPS sensor must be calibrated on the first time the ECU is turned
Ignition calibration screen: FTManager in FT on only, and should be recalibrate only when it has to be replaced
or the throttle opening on idle was changed. TPS calibrations are
individual by map file.
TPS signal voltage must go up, as the pedal is pressed, and must
have at least a 3V difference between the idle and WOT positions
Ignition calibration
23
123,0 Teeth
Adjust calibration
° -3,0º
Lock timing
until match 20 at
timing light
TPS errors and diagnostics
0° 20°
Through FTManager, click in the TPS/Pedal button TPS input disconnected or short
TPS signal may be disconnected
circuited to 5V
IMPORTANT
15.3 Electronic throttle/pedal calibration
To perform this calibration, it is very important
that the engine is not running, because the This calibration procedure is exactly the same as the mechanical
throttle is fully opened and closed throttle calibration. The only difference is that the calibration screen
shows voltage value on both TPSs of the electronic pedal.
Go to “Sensors and calibrations” and then “Calibrate throttle/pedal”.
With this done, it is necessary to adjust idle speed control parameters
1. With the pedal on idle position, click button “calibrate” beside as guides chapter 19.2
the field “Idle: 0%
2. Push throttle to the maximum and click “calibrate” button beside IMPORTANT
the field “WOT: 100%”. Every time the pedal calibration is done the
3. Press “Save”. Message “Calibration done!” is shown if the throttle automatically calibrates its opening
process is OK. limits. It is very important that during this
calibration the engine is turned off because the
4. In case an error message is shown, check TPS connections.
throttle is fully opened and closed.
Pedal #1 Pedal #2
Inverted and calibrated: means the TPS is connected the wrong 4.05V 2.01V
way, but is working normally. Double check connections, but, know Idle 0%
Calibrate
that it will work normally connected this way.
4.99V 4.99V
Full 100%
Possibly disconnected: check TPS connections. Maybe there is 4.99V 4.99V Calibrate
a broken wire or one of the connectors does not reach the TPS pins.
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Throttle body error and diagnostic messages Oil pressure 1/3 Oil pressure 2/3
Input selection Pressure sensor type
White 1: Avaliable
PS10A VDO
Throttle #1 channels not There is no input configured as throttle White 2: Two-step
PS10B Custom
found input
White 3: Air conditioning
White 4: Avaliable
Throttle #1A signal may Input value Output value Input value Output value
be disconnected circuited to 5V
Throttle #1B signal may
Throttle Input A short circuited to GND The FT has fully customizable inputs, which allows to read any 0-5V
be shorted to ground
analog pressure sensor, since its pressure vs voltage table is known.
Throttle #1B signal may Throttle input A disconnected or short In this case, just select the custom option and fill the interpolation table
be disconnected circuited to 5V through FTManager.
ETC 1 code error Throttle code error
15.5 Intake air and engine temperature sensors
Electronic Throttle security behaviors
In this menu are the settings for intake air and engine temperature
Correlation error between throttle and pedal signals
sensors. There is a predefined configuration for GM and Fiat sensors.
- Happens when the difference between pedal and throttle is
higher than 20% for more than 200ms
In case there is a reading error between the FT and the real value of
- The electronic throttle is turned off and returns 500ms after the
the sensor (comparing to an external gauge or to the dashboard),
difference between the signals is below 20%.
this compensation is easily done by adjusting the sensor offset. It is
ETC position tracking error
possible to edit this compensation in mV or in degrees. Just change
- Happens when the difference between the desired position and the button on the top part of the screen between “Input value” (mV
the throttle position is higher than 10% for more than 1 second adjust) and “Output value” (temperature offset). The field “Read value”
- The electronic throttle control is turned off and only returns 0,5s shows readings in real time.
after the difference between the desired position and the throttle
position is lower than 10%
Make sure your external gauge or dashboard is correctly calibrated
and that the correct sensor is selected, as incorrect use of this option
15.4 Fuel/oil pressure sensors inputs can cause significant error in reported temperatures and possible
engine damage
In this menu are the settings for fuel and pressure sensors. There is
a predefined configuration for PS-150/300/1500 pressure sensors,
but any kind of analog sensor with 0-5V signal can be used. This
configuration is done through the PC and software FTManager.
In case there is a reading error between the FT screen and the
real value of the sensor (comparing to an external gauge), this
compensation is easily done by adjusting the sensor offset. It is
possible to edit this compensation in mV or in pressure offset. Just
Air temperature 1/3 Air temperature 2/3
Input selection
Temperature sensor type
change the button on the top part of the screen between “Input value” None
(mV adjust) and “Output value” (pressure offset). The field “Read value”
.... FIAT
White 7: Avaliable
shows readings in real time.
GM
White 8: Pedal #2
Custom
Make sure your external gauge is correctly calibrated and that the White 9: Pedal #1
The FT has fully customizable inputs, which allows to read any 0-5V
analog temperature sensor, since its temperature vs voltage table
is known. In this case, just select the custom option and fill the
interpolation table through FTManager.
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show them on the screen. For wide band O2 sensors, it is necessary CAN Port: ---
Input: ---
Associate
to use a wide band conditioner, for narrow band O2 sensors, direct
connection is allowed.
Analog input reading
Be sure to connect the O2 conditioner to FT according to the Chapter The O2 sensor reading through an analog input is used either to
12.7 of this manual. narrow band or wide band with conditioners that have analog output
(FuelTech WB-O2 Slim WB-O2 Nano WB-O2 Datalogger and Alcohol
O2), Simply set the sensor in any input of FT (white wires).
It’s necessary to set the input scale according to the analog output of
conditioner used. If it’s a FuelTech conditioner select one of the preset
scales. For other manufacturers use the custom table. The narrow
band sensor reading is displayed directly in Volts.
Analog scales compatible with the FT are:
Scale Output voltage
0,35 - 1,20 0,35 = 0,2V - 1,20 = 4,8V
0,59 – 1,10 0,59 = 0,2V – 1,10 = 4,8V
0,65 – 1,30 0,65 = 0,2V – 1,30 = 4,8V
CAN network reading 0,65 – 4,00 0,65 = 0,2V – 4,00 = 4,8V
0,65 – 9,99 0,65 = 0,2V – 9,99 = 4,8V
Through CAN network the reading is sent directly to FT, the only
configuration necessary is to indicate what is the position of each WB-O2 Nano, Slim or Datalogger calibration
sensor, this procedure is called “association”.
Offset calibration is needed to compensate analog signal loss. With
O2 sensor connected and configured go to “Calibrate O2 sensor”
The association procedure is executed by disconnecting from the (through display) or click in “Calibrate sensor” in FTManager software.
conditioner a single sensor at time, this way the FT identifies and
associates that sensor to the position of the engine (cylinder 1,
To calibrate O2 sensor, proceed as follows:
general O2 sensor).
1. Check the scale of FT with external conditioner, they must be
equal.
Follow the steps and repeat for each O2 sensor:
2. With the engine running, stabilize the O2 reading.
1. Keep the conditioner connected and turned on and disconnect
3. Adjust the offset until the reading in the conditioner matches the
the O2 sensor;
reading in the ECU.
2. Press the Associate button on FT or on the “CAN communication
of FTManager” window; Input selection
Narrowband O2 1/2 Narrownband O2 2/2
3. Reconnect the O2 sensor and repeat the process for all other None O2 sensor calibration
O2 sensors;
White 1: Avaliable
Reading Sensor offset
White 2: Pitch rate sensor
NOTE
If the difference is greater than 0.02 between the
readings, it means that the scales are different.
Sensors and Calibration Wideband O2
Fuel pressure General
Air temperature
Left bank Right bank
Sonda
O2 Sensor
Lambda#11 3/3
3/XX
Engine temperature
Cylinder 1 Cylinder 2 Cylinder 3 Cylinder 4
Calibração
O2 sensor
da Sonda
calibration
Lambda
NarrowBand O2
Cylinder 5 Cylinder 6 Cylinder 7 Cylinder 8
WideBand O2 Valor
Reading
lido Ajustar
Sensor
offsetoffset
do sensor
Cylinder 9 Cylinder 10 Cylinder 11 Cylinder 12
0,87
1,00 +0,36
3
λ volts
mV
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Also called free air calibration, this calibration is necessary when using
Rear wheel speed 4/6
FuelTech Alcohol O2 conditioner to compensate for differences in
each sensor. When replacing a sensor it’s necessary to repeat this Number of teeth
calibration.
8
Teeth
1. Remove the sensor from the exhaust pipe and let it ventilate for
at least 20 seconds;
The last setting is related to tire type and size. Slick/Drag Race tires
2. Press the calibrate button; only require the wheel rim diameter. Radial tires require wheel rim
3. Calibration is OK; diameter, tire width and height.
O2 Sensor #1 3/3 Rear wheel speed 5/6 Rear wheel speed 6/6
Alcohol O2 calibration
Tire type Wheel rim diameter
Tire width Tire height
Before starting Calibrate
the calibration the
probe must be removed Radial
from the exaust pipe
17,0 225 45
and kept in free air for 2,87 Slick/DragRace mm %
20 seconds in
V
This menu is used to setup the driveshaft RPM reading. Select the
FT600 sensor input to be used and insert the trigger wheel number
of teeth
Driveshaft RPM 1/5 Driveshaft RPM 2/5
Input selection
None
Number of teeth
White 1: O2 sensor #1
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White 2: 2-step
2
White 3: Air Conditioning Teeth
factor can be changed for smoother readings on engines with high Disabled Enabled
RPM drop
By wheel speed
External MAP: Can usually read pressures higher than 87 PSI, a 6 By input signal
white input must be used to setup an external MAP sensor for more Gear shift based output
than 87 psi.
Gear detection 3/9 Gear detection 4/9
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Gear detection 4/9 Gear detection 5/9 The sixth mode of gear detection uses the “Gear shift output (Liberty
Analog level for each gear
Next gear Detection window
gearbox)” and is specially designed for drag racing vehicles using
Gear 9 -R10
detection for next gear
Liberty Gearboxes. Set inputs for detection of Reverse and Drive
Average
voltage
0,05
switches and if necessary, set gear increment delays.
Voltage 200
0,3
Detection V
window
Gear detection 2/9 Gear detection 3/9
Detection type Reverse switch input
The third mode crosses the wheel speed and RPM to calculate the By input signal White 1: O2 General
White 2: Avaliable
engaged gear.
Gear shift based output
To configure, set the number of gears, gearbox ratio and differential By integrated power shift (GearController) White 4: Oil Pressure
ratio.
Gear detection 5/9 Gear detection 9/9
This detection mode will only show the engaged gear if the vehicle is Drive switch input
Gear increment delay
moving and there is wheel speed reading. None after detection (ms)
White 1: O2 General
When the clutch is pressed or the gear is disengaged (neutral) your White 2: Avaliable
Gear Shift 9 - 10
FT may display an incorrect gear momentarily. White 3: Air Conditioning Delay 200
White 4: Oil Pressure
Gear detection 2/9 Gear detection 3/9
Detection type
Differenctial
The seventh option is FTCAN 2.0 and it must be selected whenever an
RPM drop
ratio
Analog sensor
By wheel speed
4,10
external GearController is used. There is also an option to setup gear
By input signal
:1
increment delays for each gear, to make gear compensation tables
Gear shift based output
match and start at the exact same time as the actual gear is engaged.
Gear detection 4/9 Gear detection 2/9 Gear detection 9/9
Gear ratio Detection type
Gear increment delay
By input signal after detection (ms)
Gear 9 10
- 10 Gear shift based output
Gear Shift 9 - 10
By gear shift output (Liberty gearbox)
Ratio 2,59
200
By integrated power shift (GearController) Delay 200
FTCAN 2.0
The fourth mode increases the gear counting by each pulse received 15.12 Nitrous bottle pressure
on a white input. Set in which edge the count should be increased
(default: falling edge). Configure an input as “Gear Detection” and This menu gathers the settings to read nitrous bottle pressure. This
connect the device that will send the pulse to increase the counting. way is possible do compensate fuel according to the bottle pressure.
This mode cannot detect down shifts and requires the 2-step to be To read the bottle pressure you must use a PS1500 sensor or a
used to reset the counter; therefore it is best suited for drag race cars. similar one.
By input signal White 3: Air Conditioning potentiometer must be used, similar to a TPS. After the wiring done,
Gear shift based output White 4: Oil pressure the calibration is required.
Clutch position 1/2 Clutch position 2/2
Gear detection 4/9 Gear detection 6/9
Input selection Reading
White 7: Air temperature 4.99V
Signal edge Gear reset
White 8: Avaliable
Position at 0%
Gear detection 2/9 Gear detection 6/9 Clutch pressure 1/3 Clutch pressure 2/3
Detection type Input selection Pressure sensor type
RPM drop Gear reset White 6: Fuel pressure
Analog sensor White 7: Air temperature 1450 PSI / PS100 (1,0 a 5,0V)
2-Step
By wheel speed White 8: Avaliable 1500 PSI (0,5 a 4,5V)
By input signal External button White 9: clutch
Custom
Gear shift based output White 10: MAP signal
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15.15 Ride Height Realtime Broadcast: sends all data to a CAN network in real-time.
This function allows to read the front end height from the ground. The
Fixed data packet: Creates data packages and makes it available
wheelie control is based on this input and you can find more on this
on network, this option is used by equipment from other brands in
at Chapter 20.9. Normally, a laser height sensor is used.
the same CAN network.
Ride height 1/2 Ride height 2/2
Input selection
None Input value Output value
- CAN OEM: This CAN port is intended for reading sensors
vehicles that already have original CAN network from the factory.
White 1: O2 sensor #1
Reading Sensor offset
White 2: Avaliable
White 3: 2-step 3,5 +0,3
in in CAN communication 2/3
White 4: Oil pressure
CAN communication 3/3
Select vehicle
CAN B port Corvette C6
Realtime
Camaro (2010)
FTCAN 2.0 Fixed data
packet
This function reads the rate at the front end pitches and is given by
Mustang (2014)
O EM CAN
Cadillac CTS-V 2009
degrees per second.
Pitch rate 1/2 Pitch rate 2/2
Input selection
None Input value Sensor value SwitchPanel Configuration
This is an external panel with 8 buttons that are totally configurable
White 1: O2 Sensor
Reading Sensor offset
White 2: Pitch rate
White 3: 2-step 0,0 +0,6 through FTManager via CAN Communication. Go to “Sensors and
Calibration / CAN Communication / SwitchPanel and select a 4, 5or
°/S °/S
white 4: Oil pressure
8 version ” click on the button you want to configure and select one
of the many preset functions from the list.
Through FTManager, all the sensors above can be configured in the
“Sensors and Calibration” menu, then “Inputs”.
NOTE
To configure the EGT-4, check the procedure in
manual that came with the product.
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White 4: Avaliable
Setup the wastegate pressure sensor for use with the integrated ECU position Acceleration direction
BoostController. For more information check chapter 19.16 Vertical ECIU side
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Accelerometer multiplier factor: it is typically 1.00, meaning that Brake pressure 3/3
no multiplier factor will be used and that readings will be the original Input value Output value
1,26
Calibrate
15.24 Back Pressure
Disable calibration
This function allows to set up a pressure sensor to be used on the
exhaust to measure back pressure.
Internal Accelerometer 2/2
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None K Factor
This feature reads the turbocharger compressor wheel speed. In White 1: Avaliable
(pulses per gallon)
order to use it a white wire input must be set as Turbocharger RPM. White 2: Two Step
15000
White 3: Air Conditioning
Set the internal divisor (provided by the manufacturer) and the number White 4: Avaliable
of blades of the compressor.
Return A 5/8 Return A 6/8
RPM Turbo 1 2/2 Input selection
None K factor
(pulses per gallon)
Internal divisor Compressor blades White 6: Fuel pressure
White 9: Return A
to have 4 individual sensors to be able to measure fuel delivery per line. Disabled Enabled
6 6
This feature requires a Hall effect fuel flow sensor, if
a VR sensor is used, a signal converter to Hall effect
is mandatory.
15.38 Automatic transmission range selector
This setting is required so the ECU can associate the inputs to the
shifter position. The automatic transmission controller applies the
parameters set in this tab to control the transmission.
There are four different settings: Digital, Analogic voltage level, CAN
2.0 Network and Duty cycle (PWM).
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Analogic
This option must be used when there is only one input (white wire)
dedicated for the ECU to identify the shifter position. The shifter sensor
must be a potentiometer that will vary the voltage and therefore send
different values for the ECU according to each position. Each voltage
must be set up in the ECU, as well as each detection window between
the positions.
AT range selector 10/19 AT range selector 11/19
Automatic transmission range selectors Voltage for each position(V)
P R N S
Digital P R N D S 1 2 3 4
D 1 2 3 4 0,0 0,2 0,4 1,2 2,0 2,4 2,8 3,6 4,4
This option is the most complex to set up and requires some attention.
The first step is to select which inputs correspond to each shifter
position.
AT range selector 12/19
Detection window
AT range selector 1/19 AT range selector 2/19 for each position
Input selection
Operation mode None
0,3
White 1: Avaliable v
Digital CAN
White 2: Two Step
White 4: Avaliable
D 1 2 3 4 Equipment SwitchPanel-4M
D 1 2 3 4
Button 3
For example: For “P” position, A and C inputs will be activated. For Input selection
None
Automatic transmission range selectors
R
“D” position, only input D will be activated and so on.
P N S
White 1: Avaliable
P R N D S 1 2 3 4
0 15 20 30 40 55 60 80 100 5
%
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13.2
Gal
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Fuel Density: The density varies depending on the type of fuel in the
tank. This value is automatically set when you choose the type of fuel in
the map. When using a Flex Fuel sensor this setting is changed
automatically depending on its reading.
Correction Factor: this factor adjusts possible differences between
the read value and the actual value.
Fuel Consumption control 4/12 Fuel consumption control 5/12
Automatic Custom
Calibration factor
Customized
fuel density
1.00
37.45
lb/ft3
When the vehicle is equipped with a fuel level sensor, it’s necessary
to define an input to read it. Also define the type of sensor used and
if there is any reading offset, it can be adjusted.
Fuel consumption control 7/12 Fuel consumption control 8/12
Input selection Select the sensor type
None Custom
...
White 6: Avaliable
White 7: Air temperature
White 8: 2-step
72.5 +1.2
% %
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Starting the engine for the first time FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600
16. Starting the engine for the first time Ignition calibration Ignition calibration
25 Adjust calibration 25
This chapter shows final steps before the engine first start and guides 100,1 dentes
+3,2º
until match 20° at 100,1 Teeth
+3,2º Adjust calibration
° timing light °
until match 0° at
the user through checking and calibrating all the sensors and actuators Locked ignition
(Some timing light Locked ignition: timing light
On engines fueled with ethanol or methanol, use a squirt of gasoline In these systems, usually the ignition is controlled on wasted spark,
into the throttle body to make the first start smooth. with one spark on the combustion stroke and one on the exhaust
When the engine starts, keep it at a fast idle and double check oil stroke. As the timing light reads both sparks, it usually shows 40°
pressure and the coil and igniter temperature. BTDC of timing, but the actual timing is 20° BTDC.
Check if the RPM is being correctly shown on the ECU display (if
possible, compare to an external tachometer) and if throttle variations As it is not possible to turn the crank trigger as we do on distributor
coincide with TPS and vacuum readings. systems, the ignition calibration screen has a compensation that
must be changed until the timing light shows 20° BTDC (or 40°,
16.2 Ignition calibration according to the timing light). Let’s say you read a timing of 24°BTDC,
a compensation of -4° is needed to read 20° BTDC on the crankshaft
Once the engine has started, before any kind of test or tune, the ignition TDC mark. When the timing light is reading double the real timing
calibration must be performed. This calibration is very important to (wasted spark), if the timing on the timing light is 46º, the compensation
make sure the timing the ECU reads is really correct with the engine. that must be set is -3º, instead of -6º.
This function locks the timing to 20° (or 0°) on any RPM, this means,
if the engine starts but has no idle, you can rev it up and keep it in To check if your timing light is reading twice the real timing, advance 5°
something around 2000rpm to perform the calibration. Avoid RPM and check the timing on the engine again. If the timing has advanced
variations as this causes variations on the timing light readings. 10°, the timing light is reading double the real timing.
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bar
-0,90 -0,80
+3,5 +9,0
% %
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is normally between 2000rpm and 4500rpm, but to know exactly O2 closed loop 2/15 O2 closed loop 3/15
the rpm a dynamometer is required. Anyway, this compensation will Disab Enab Disab. Enab. Disab. Enab.
be performed, because, to keep a constant AFR, more fuel will be Low Load
Smoothness
Engine temperature
for control start Off Off
bellow: above:
needed at the maximum torque rpm.
12 20,0 500 8000
With the main fuel table and the RPM compensation, the ECU °C RPM RPM
Behavior duration
Turn off closed loop
IMPORTANT Adjust the closed loop strategy during and after a power reduction cut
It is very important to check data continuity, used for gear shifting. It allows to disable the closed loop or freeze the
avoiding incoherent values that may produce closed loop target for a period of time after the cut starts.
abrupt changes on the RPM graphic. O2 closed loop 5/15
Gear shifting during protection
O2 closed loop reads O2 sensor and adds or removes fuel from the Freeze closed loop
100
ms
Select the O2 sensors that will be used to calculate the AFR average
value for closed loop control.
Left bank
Low load smoothness is the speed control for low load situations like Right bank
Average value protection
Sets RPM limits for the control to be automatically enabled or disabled. This table has up to 256 points (up to 16 columns and 16 rows ) and
In vehicles where the O2 sensor is installed at the end of relates engine speed (RPM) with throttle position (TPS ) or engine
the exhaust usually a stable reading is only obtained after speed with manifold absolute pressure (MAP).
a certain RPM, in this case , it is recommended to disable
the closed loop when RPM is lower than the optimal point. It is also possible to block the O2 closed loop under or above some
RPM limits. The “Lock below” parameter is used, i.e., on engines
The higher RPM limit is used to disable the control above a certain where the O2 sensor is installed too close to the end of the exhaust,
RPM. Forcing the ECU to go back into open loop operation. reading free air below a certain RPM. The “Lock above” parameter is a
limit to disable the O2 closed loop and return to the open loop maps.
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Next, is a 3D table of O2 closed loop targets versus RPM and MAP. O2 closed loop 13/15 O2 closed loop 14/15
It has up to 16x16 cells that can be edited through the PC Software. Disabled Enalbed
Anti-lag, Pops & Bangs, Engine brake is activated, the closed loop
will follow only that number, despite of RPM, boost or TPS reading.
Aux Pro-Nitrous by time:
O2 closed loop 9/15 O2 closed loop 10/15
This feature is a 16 points time based O2 target table to each Pro-
Nitrous stage, which will overwrite the main O2 target table while the
O2 closed loop on burnout, 3-step and 2-step O2 closed loop on ALS/Pops&bangs/Engine brake
Disabled Disabled
auxiliary control is on. This feature is only enabled when all Pro-Nitrous
requirements are fulfilled.
Active, single value Active, single value
O2 closed loop on
idle by TPS 17.5 Idle speed by TPS table
This menu is only available when the idle speed is set up by TPS. The
0,90
λ
injection time is adjusted according to the engine RPM.
1250 RPM
variation to need max fuel pump. In this case, use higher TPS values This compensation is applied based on the engine temperature sensor,
on this parameter (70-90%). For big diameter throttle bodies, a small which, in water-cooled cars, must be at the cylinder head reading
TPS variation is enough to demand max fuel pump (around 15%). The the water temperature, and in air-cooled engines, must be reading
TPS or MAP selection is done in the Engine Setup menu. If the TPS the oil temperature.
is not present, MAP must be selected. Compensations based on engine temperature are only available when
the sensor is connected to the injection system.
Accel fuel pump reduction above TPS 50%: due to reduced
need of fuel when the acceleration fuel pump occurs with the throttle
already opened above 50%, this parameter reduces the max fuel
pump on this condition. By standard, the ECU reduces 50% of the
max pump when it occurs above 50% of TPS.
Minimum variation of TPS/MAP for pump shot: A minimum 17.8 Intake air temperature compensation
percentage of variation can be set so the pump shot only starts to
be applied above it. This compensation is applied based on the air temperature sensor
placed in the intake manifold, and it is only available when the sensor
is connected to the injection system.
Minimum variation of TPS/MAP for decay: A minimum
percentage of variation can be set so the decay only starts to be
applied above it. This compensation mode is used to automatically adapt the injection to
different temperatures of the air taken by the engine. In turbocharged
engines, it is of great importance, because when the system is
Decay max pulse: that’s the injection time to be subtracted from the
pressurized, the temperature rises immediately to very high numbers.
actual injection time in the event of a sudden throttle closure.
Accel fuel enrich and decay 1/4 Accel fuel enrich and decay 2/4
Max fuel on pump TPS/MAP variation for Accel fuel pump reduction -20 °C
maximum fuel pump: above TPS 50%:
-27 %
4,000 1,000
ms ms
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2,345 ms 0,000 ms
Whenever the RPM drops below 400rpm, the ECU applies start
injection pulses in addition to the idle speed value. This excess of
fuel prevents the engine from failing involuntarily, making it return to
17.10 MAP / TPS compensation idle speed. Be careful not to exaggerate on injection time, as it may
This table changes according to the main map configuration (MAP cause the engine to stall/flood easily.
or TPS). When the main fuel table is setup by MAP, this table is a The engine must always be turned off through the injection system.
compensation by TPS. When the main fuel table is setup by TPS, Otherwise, if RPM drops below 400rpm and injection is turned on,
this compensation is by MAP. the system injects fuel that will not be burned and, therefore, will be
accumulated on the cylinder.
If the engine temperature sensor has not been installed, only the value
from start injection with cold engine is considered.
-0,90 bar 10 %
-15 % +15 %
This feature improves the engine start by injecting fuel when any crank Only bank A
trigger tooth is detected, just like OEM ECUs. Usually this table uses +4,75 50 Only bank B
injection times higher than the “engine start” parameter injection times.
° %
Banks A and B
Select which fuel bank you want to use for prime pulse and setup its
table by engine temperature.
17.13 Post-start enrichment
The injection time is related to engine temperature. The colder the This configuration is a table that relates engine temperature with time in
engine, the bigger the injection time. seconds. This parameter helps stabilizing engine RPM just after start,
improving the idle control especially under low temperature conditions.
Prime injection cranking pulse 1/2 Prime injection cranking pulse 2/2
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Cylinders
Injectors for 1 2 3
individual cylinder trim
3000 -11,0 -11,0 -17,0 +
Primary
4000 +1,0 +3,0 -3,0 %
RPM
Secondary
5000 +9,0 +7,0 0,0 -
Gear shift fuel enrich. 1/7 Gear shift fuel enrich. 2/7
rotor fuel trim. This compensation usually brings minor power gains
adds the fuel amount set up here 80
for the time duration set here aswell. %
when correctly used, so, the use of one O2 sensor per rotor is highly NEW
recommended. Gear shift fuel enrich. 3/7
This table changes the moment, during the engine cycle, where the
individual cylinder trim
3000 -11,0 -11,0 -17,0 +
injectors open or close and is only available when the fuel injection
Primary
4000 +1,0 +3,0 -3,0 %
RPM
Secondary
5000 +9,0 +7,0 0,0 - is being controlled in sequential mode. The injection phase angle is
the distance, in degrees BTDC from the ignition TDC (0°) until the
moment the injector opens or closes (according to what is selected).
17.16 Gear based compensation
This option allows having a RPM based fuel compensation for each
gear.
To enable this option, gear change detection must be enabled. It is
possible to set up to 6 compensation tables (6 gears).
Enrichment per gear 1/7 Enrichment per gear 1 - 2/7 Fuel injection phase angle table
Disabled Enabled
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18. Ignition tables adjust The default RPM steps are 200rpm until 3000rpm, and above this
rpm the steps are in 500rpm. The MAP, TPS or RPM steps can be
All timing tables can advance or retard timing. When a base map is edited via FTManager
generated, all tables are filled with standard values, so, if you want
to use just the main timing table, you must zero fill all compensations
manually.
Through the software is also possible to edit the range interval of MAP, bar
-0,90 -0,80
TPS and engine RPM on the maps. This makes possible to increase
the detail level on specific ranges where a fine tuning is needed. 20000
RPM
+31,9 +50,0
Remember that the timing applied will only be the same as the main
table if all the compensations are zero.
Overall ignition trim
Advance or retard
The rpm breakpoints can be changed up to 32 cells, allowing a fine entire map
tuning.
-6,01
°
400 RPM
+18,75 º
15,7 º 2,9 º
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+3,0 º
Set a timing compensation to each ignition output on a table that
relates engine RPM with individual cylinder trim compensation. The
timing compensation is done individually to each cylinder according
18.5 Intake air temperature compensation to the engine RPM and it comes from the flow differences, heating
dissipation capacity or even cylinder position.
This map represents a timing compensation applied to the main RPM
timing map based on intake air temperature variation.
It is beneficial, because the colder the air entering the combustion
chamber, the denser it is, and the greater the possible ignition
advance is.
But when temperatures are very high (especially on turbocharged
engines), the ignition timing must be retarded to protect the engine.
Cylinders
1 2 3
5,0 º
Available only when controlling Rotary engines, this is an individual
rotor ignition trim.
The main ignition table will get all the corrections and timing controls Rotary timing split
bar
applied to the leading spark plugs. The timing split to the trailing spark -0,70 -0,30 0,00
-15,5
plugs will be based on the leading final timing values with an applied
4250 -30,0 +0,1 +
compensation based on the values listed in the Rotary Timing Split 4000
RPM
-29,9 0,0 +29,9 °
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Engine Start
-20 °C
+7,75 °
Gear compensation 1/7 Gear compensation 1 - 2/7 Timing retard Ramp return time
Disabled Enabled
-5,00 0,50
Enables a timing compensation ° s
map per gear. This functions
allows the control os power
levels per gear through ignition 1000 RPM
timing, improving traction and -5,50 º
driability
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Internal datalogger 1/3 Internal datalogger 2/6 Automatically erase memory at 100% usage
Memory status Datalogger status
75% REC
Disabled Enabled If this option is checked, the memory will be erased when it reaches
WARNING:
All files will be lost
To manually start Datalogger activation 100% capacity, this means older logs will be permanently erased and
or stop recording use
the recording of new logs will be possible.
by pressing the button the button below
below. Dashboard and /or automaticaly
Advanced diagnostics:
Internal datalogger 6/6 Enables the logging of many different advanced RPM signal diagnostic
Sampling rate channels such as signal reading noise, pulse timeout, incorrect pulse
edge, the count of teeth and others. This is very helpful to diagnose
issues with engine synchronization when using Cam sync or RPM
25Hz 100Hz
signal losses.
50Hz 200Hz
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α
Open the FTManager, and click on the Datalogger icon. The
FTManager Datalogger will open. To download, click on the Download
icon and a window will pop up showing all logs saved on the ECU.
Select the files and click OK.
The datalog software will open. Use the mouse to browse the graph
and check the values on the left panel.
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Automatic Fixed
3,0 6,0
% %
that, you can follow this menu to setup idle parameters. Idle ignition timing limits
Actuator reaction level: this parameter is the aggressiveness that Minimum Maximum
the timing and the actuator will be changed of position in order to -5,00 +25,00
° °
control a RPM fall. The higher this number, the more aggressive is
the reaction of the control.
High reaction levels may lead the idle speed to be unstable.
Actuator position
This parameter will be only available when the position on idle is set
as fixed. This table relates the actuator position in function of the
engine temperature.
95 °C
3 5
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10,5 10,5
% %
2s
+2,5 %
Disabled Enabled
Disabled Enabled
+6,0
%
Advanced configuration
For advanced idle speed control options go to Engine settings menu,
2s
+500 RPM
Advanced map options and select Idle speed control as Custom.
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Target approach rate: used to reach RPM target, also responsible The “Cut-off Delay for TPS=0%” parameter is the time (in seconds)
for control reaction speed (default 6RPM/s). delay before fuel is actually cut-off after releasing the throttle. Such
delay exists to prevent the engine from instantly becoming lean when
Deadband: dead zone the control considers as on target. Example: the throttle is released. It also rapidly cools the combustion chamber
target 800RPM, deadband 50RPM. From 750RPM up to 850rpm the without being excessive, and avoids situations in which the cut-off
control will be stable (default 50RPM). might oscillate, especially when the throttle is lightly pressed. A
standard delay of 0.5s is suggested.
Approach RPM: added to the target RPM where the control starts Such delay exists to prevent the engine from instantly becoming lean
to act (this makes the control smoothier). When RPM reaches this when the throttle is released.
number the control uses the target approach until it reaches the RPM
target within it's deadband. In order to have the Deceleration cutoff working along with Anti-lag /
Pops & Bangs / Engine brake is necessary to enable it according to
Boundary RPM to enable: indicates the minimum RPM to the the following image.
ECU consider Idle, added to the Idle target, for example idle target
at 1000RPM, plus 700RPM boundary RPM equals to 1700RPM for
idle control strategy.
Integral gain (KI): responsible for RPM trend, to identify and make Deceleration cut-off 1/2 Deceleration cut-off 2/2
time and has been done to be in the actual engine RPM, will provide
RPM s
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Table by gear
2000 RPM
A/C is turned on. As these fans may draw considerable load, a fuel
compensation is also available.
To test the fan output, just click on the “Test output” button. If it doesn’t
work, check the install or test another output.
RPM Signal for Limiter: There are three selection modes. Through FTManager, the output configuration is done in the “Sensors
Automatic, Normal RPM, or High-resolution RPM. and calibration” menu - Outputs.
Ignition timing on Rev. limiter: Set the ignition timing target for Electric fan #1 1/8 Electric fan #1 3/8
High-resolution RPM
0.0 Electric fan #1 4/8
Normal RPM º
Disabled Enabled
Turn on by temperature
95 75
°C °C
When the engine reaches the RPM set in this parameter, the screen
will display a blinking message (“SHIFT”) indicating that gear must
be shifted.
PWM proportional control: The thermatic fan will be controlled
To switch an external shift light, it is necessary to configure an auxiliary
by a solid state relay via PWM control, this creates a very linear and
output at the “Input and Output Setup” menu. If no auxiliary output has
progressive control of the engine temperature.
been configured as Shift Light, the message “Output not configured!”
will be displayed. Even so, it is possible to set the Shift Light RPM
on the screen
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Both modes of operation can be set according to the air or engine Both modes of operation can be set according to the air, engine
temperatures. temperatures or follow water pump.
Engine temperature: The most commonly used, the control is made
by the temperature in the cooling system. Engine temperature: The most commonly used, the control is made
by the temperature in the cooling system.
Air temperature: This option may be used for cooling the air of a
turbocharged engine equipped with a watercooler or water pump, or Air temperature: This option may be used for cooling the air of a
even to drag race diesel engine tractors where water is injected inside turbocharged engine equipped with a watercooler or water pump, or
the combustion chamber for cooling. even to drag race diesel engine tractors where water is injected inside
Electric fan #1 2/8
the combustion chamber for cooling.
Reference temperature
Engine temperature
Transmission temperature: with this option it’s possible to use
electric fan #2 for transmission oil coolers.
Air temperature
Fuel compensation
Electric fan #1 8/8 Turn-on while AC Follow water pump actuaion
+15
%
Turn on by temperature
Engine temperature
Inversor temp Turn-on over: Turn off below:
Air temperature
EV coolant temp 95 75
Transmission temp. °C °C
output.). During start (when the output is activated while it’s below
the starting engine speed).
It’s required to use a relay that supports the necessary current for the
fuel pump. Through the FTManager software, the output configuration
is done through the menu “Sensors and calibration” and then “Outputs”
Fuel
enrichment Turn on delay External button
Fuel Pump 2/3 Fuel pump 3/3
Dashboard button
+10 3
% s Disabled Enabled
Activation time Output Signal
Always enabled
Activated at 0V
When selecting “External button”, it is necessary to select which input Timed
3,50
S Activated at 12V
will be responsible for activating the air conditioning. It is also possible During start
Configure the output to activate the A/C compressor, choose if the 19.11 Cold start auxiliary
activation will either be by 0V (blue or gray outputs) or 12V (yellow This feature is very useful for cold starts on methanol and alcohol
outputs). engines using a gasoline injection auxiliary kit. The table shows the
You can also configure the A/C shutdown conditions to make better auxiliary injector time versus temperatures.
use of the engine’s power. The ECU will activate the output according to the time set on the table
RPM Source: this option allows you to choose where the RPM once it detects the first tooth from engine RPM on every engine start.
signal will come from to activate the function. There are two options, The cold start auxiliary is disabled when cranking the engine with the
combustion engines or electric motors. accelerator pressed with TPS above the value set in the parameter
“Disable injection on engine start with TPS above” in the “Injection”
menu, under “Engine settings”.
Air conditionig 6/8 Air conditioning 7/8
Disab. Enab.
RPM Source
Output Signal
Turn off A/C
with TPS above:
Activated at 12V Combustion engine Output signal: Activation through 0V in the blue or gray outputs. The
Activated at 0V
95
%
Electric motor yellow outputs have the possibility to activate the outputs through 12V.
Disab. Enab.
700 7000
RPM RPM
Always enabled (the output is permanently activated while the Time table by temperature
-
for a defined activation time, afterwards the output is deactivated.
When engine speed signal is received, the ECU reactivates the
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19.12 Camshaft control Progressive nitrous control 2/20 Progressive nitrous control 3/20
This function allows the control of a variable valve timing control system
RPM based control
(or a drag racing 2-gear automatic system). Select the output used Always enabled Dashboard switch
Time based control Progressive Synchronized
to control the camshaft solenoid, and then, inform the RPM that the Speed based control
nitrous arm switch with Pro-Nitrous
Enad.
This auxiliary output configuration gives access to setting the ratio for Disable Nitrous when
engine temperature under:
Nitrous PWM
for 2-step
wheel speed.
Also, select the enable mode:
Progressive nitrous control 10/20
Always enabled; Total time to return PWM control
External switch: select a white input. When the input is grounded then turned on again, it is
recommended this return to be
progressive, reaching the
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Progressive nitrous control 13/20 Fuel enrichment by %PWM 14/20 19.14 Generic duty cycle output
Delay to start fuel
compensation This feature allows the control, through PWM, of a solenoid valve
that manages the wastegate valve, therefore regulating the boost
0%
0,00
S
+50,0%DC
+75 lb/h pressure. Through an external button, you can activate the Boost+
function (optional use), which is an instant increase in the boost %DC
while the Burton is turned on.
Nitrous: Enrichment 15/20
bar FuelTech recommends using a 3-way button N75 solenoid.
-0,90 -0,80 -0,70
7000 +5 +25 +45 + For more information about its installation, see chapter 13.8 in this
6000
RPM +1 +15 +25 % manual.
5000 0,000
+0 +10 +20 -
The ON delay for NOS fuel compensation avoids the extra fuel to get
earlier than the NOS in the cylinder, very common when the fogger
is far from the injectors.
The Progressive fuel table by nitrous duty cycle and the Auxiliary fuel
enrichment table compensation are related to the percentage of fuel
added according to %DC of nitrous or engine load/rpm.
The first parameter is the output which will drive the boost solenoid.
Timing retard by %PWM 18/20 Select among the available outputs. After this, select the Boost+
input, if necessary.
In the FTManager, this setting is done in the “Sensors and calibration”,
10% then “Inputs” and “Outputs”.
-15,9 °
Generic duty cycle output 1/21
Test output: Test
compensations on for a few tenths of seconds, since the intake is full Yellow 2: Progressive nitrous
of nitrous that will be consumed by the engine. The OFF ramp makes Yellow 3: Avaliable
Yellow 4: Avaliable
the compensation ends smoothly.
The delay to start the timing compensation has the same purpose
of fuel compensation, the time nitrous takes to reach the cylinder. The next screens allow to quickly enable or disable the control, and
choose the control mode: by RPM, by time, by speed, by MAP, by
The Progressive timing table by nitrous duty cycle and Auxiliary timing
gear and Engine RPM and gear elapse time. Time control starts after
retard compensation are related to the timing retard (always negative
2-step is deactivated.
values) according to the %DC of nitrous and engine load/rpm.
Generic duty cycle output 2/21 Generic duty cycle output 3/21
Nitrous: Ignition retard 19/20 Nitrous: Ignition retard 20/20
Disabled Enabled Control by RPM Control by MAP
Time to deactivate timing compensations
Activation of timers
Always activate
Enable after
validated launch
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“Programmed boost when TPS is over” is the minimum TPS value to Generic duty cycle output 7/9
activate the boost solenoid. When the progressive output is selected, Disab. Enab.
boost output is progressive to boost table, starting at 10% to the Generic duty cycle
increase button:
2-step
duty cycle
“Programmed boost when TPS is over” value.
20 0
• The recommended frequency for most PWM 3-way valve is % %
Generic duty cycle output 7/21 Generic duty cycle output 8/21
Select the output signal sent when it is activated. The only outputs
Disab. Enab.
capable of switching 12V are the yellow.
2-step, 3-step
PWM frequency Output Signal
Generic duty cycle
and burnout
ducty cycle
Define the vaccum/boost range to trigger the output.
increase button:
Activated at 0V
15 20 0 Boost activated output 4/5 Boost activated outputs 5/5
Hz Activated at 12V % %
7000 90,0
Once your parameters are setup in there will be boost duty cycle Not active only on 2-step
RPM %
table by rpm, speed or time. The boost by time starts after the 2-step
release.
Generic duty cycle output 9/21 Generic duty cycle output 11/21 There are 3 different activation modes: “always active”, “active only
Input selection
None
RPM based duty cycle table on 2-step” or “Not active only on 2-step”. This means that even if
White 1: Avaliable REVS
1 2 3
+ the vacuum/boost conditions are met, the activation mode condition
400 600 800
must be respected.
[RPM]
White 2: Avaliable [%]
PWM
0 50 100
As safety features, minimum TPS and RPM values can be set, so the
White 3: Air temperature [%]
White 4: Pedal 1
-
output will not activate if one or more conditions are not met.
Generic duty cycle output 21/21
100
25
By default, the tach output is configured on the gray #8 wire (FT550
0
and FT600) and gray #4, blue #3 and blue #6 (FT450), but can be
set on one of the yellow wires also.
400 1500 3000 4500 6000 7500 9000
If one of these outputs is not available, the blue and gray can also be
19.15 Boost activated output #1 and #2 used, but an external 12V pull-up with a 1K resistor.
In the FTManager, this setup is at “Sensors and calibration” - “Outputs”
This function is used to activate an auxiliary output according to MAP
readings.
Trigger mode
Synced: Uses same RPM reading
Unsynchronized: Used to adjust RPM through pulses around the
engine.
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5
1 3 14
13 - Actuation of 3 way valve or N75 Max
30cm
14 - Control pressure Wastegate 1 2
3
15 - FT dual valve block
16 - Connection to second Wastegate or must be blocked
9 10
Diagram with regular solenoids 8 7
10 Max 14
30cm 12 N75
14
Max
30cm 7
2 3
1
Wastegate 10
8
6 8
9 7
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8 7
IMPORTANT
Use a PS150 pressure sensor connected to any
Set the input for the pressure sensor as PS-10B, PS-20B, PS-150
white input. Setup as “Wastegate pressure”.
and PS-300 or BoostController2 MAP. In FTManager access the menu
“sensors and calibration/inputs”.
NOTE
The pressure sensor (7) must be connected to the
top of the wastegate with a hose (8) with a maximum
length of 1ft. It prevents damage to the pressure
sensor caused by vibration.
IMPORTANT
- The pressure sensor must be installed on an
NOTE
exclusive line, and not shared with any other
It is recommended to use the yellow or blue outputs
connection, to avoid reading errors.
for connecting the solenoids.
- For the correct operation of the system, use
only FuelTech PS sensors line: PS-150, PS-
300, etc. IMPORTANT
Avoid using different color outputs for solenoids.
Use two yellow outputs or two blue outputs.
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In datalogger you can configure the channels for monitoring General config 3/13 General config 4/13
Valve model: You can choose which valve type will be used, high or
low flow injectors, FuelTech 2 valve block or BoostController2 solenoid.
FT Input setting You can set a minimum value for BoostController activation by TPS
and MAP.
In the “Sensors and calibration” menu select the “Wastegate pressure”,
General config 5/13 General config 6/13
after this set the associated input and the sensor type used.
Valve model Disab. Enab. Disab. Enab.
Wastegate pressure 1/XX Wastegate pressure 2/xx Activate boost when Activate boost when
High flow injector
FT dual valve block TPS is over MAP is over
Input select Sensor type (>80lb/h)
None MAP Boost (6bar/87psi - 0 a 5V)
Low flow injector 10 0.0
White 1: Avaliable PS10A (10bar/145psi - 1 a 5V) (<80lb/h) BoostController2 valve % psi
FT setting
In this menu, you can setup the BoostController basic functions.
MAP maximum pressure and MAP maximum pressure on
Wastegate boost pressure control 2-step: Allow to set a MAP maximum pressure during 2-step and
General config out of the 2-step. This function will not adjust the MAP pressure
Lauch targets according to a target and will make the pressure bounces around the
Main targets target. This maximum pressure must be used only as a safety feature
Overall trim to prevent overboost.
Output activation: the output can be triggered at 0V or 12V
Basic: You can access all control settings through the FT screen.
General config 8/13 General config 9/13
Control gain: Adjust the control gain according to the valve
Disab. Enab. Disab. Enab.
response. If it is taking to achieve the target it is necessary to increase Maximum MAP 2-Step maximum
Output activation
the gain, if it overshoots the target it is necessary to reduce this value. pressure MAP pressure
Activated at 0V
software.
General config 1/13 General config 2/13
Boost+ button: Increases boost pressure while is switched on.
Disabled Enabled
White 3: Avaliable
12.0 Activated at 0V
Pressure source: When configuring your boost controller, it is
psi
White 4: Avaliable
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Launch targets By gear elapsed time: Set up a stage for each gear, with up to 8
time points after the shift.
Defines the target pressure at the top of the valve in 2-step, 3-step
Main targets 1/8 Main targets 2/8
and burnout mode. Wastegate pressure table for gear 1
Time based after Single target
validated launch value
1 2 3
Wastegate boost pressure control Gear and
+
Engine RPM Time 0.00 0.50 1.20
Engine RPM based [s]
[bar]
General config
Gear elapsed By reference Boost 50 50 70
[bar]
time speed
Launch targets -
Main targets
2-step target: Set the target pressure during 2-step. 1.50 150
Gear 3 Gear 4
Disabled Enabled
1,00
bar
By engine RPM: Adjust the wastegate pressure according to the
engine RPM only.
Gear and
+
Engine RPM Revs 1000 2000 3000
(single-stage), by gear and engine RPM (a stage for each gear), by Engine RPM based [RPM]
[bar]
Gear elapsed By reference Pressure 0.50 0.50 0.70
gear elapsed time (a stage by each gear) and single value target. time speed
[bar]
-
Wastegate boost pressure control
1.00
Overall trim
0,50
0
0 2500 5000 7500 10000
Gear and
+ Wastegate pressure map by reference speed
Engine RPM Time 0.00 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.35 Time based after Single target
Engine RPM based [s] validated launch value
[psi] 1 2 3
Gear elapsed By reference Boost 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 Gear and
+
[bar] Engine RPM Speed 10 20 30
time speed - Engine RPM based [Kmh]
[bar]
Gear elapsed By reference Pressure 0,50 0,50 0,70
[bar]
time speed -
By gear and engine RPM: set up a stage for each gear, with up to 8
points per engine RPM. It is necessary that the gear change detection
function is enabled. It does not depend on 2-step.
Main targets 1/8 Wastegate pressure for gear 1 - 2/8
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Target pressure overall trim is available to any kind of boost control type. Gear shift 9 - 10
Duration 200
Wastegate boost pressure control Overall trim
General config
Wastegate target pressure overall trim
Launch targets Fixed timing: this setting fixes the ignition timing during the gear
Main targets +1,00
bar
shifts. It is configurable by gear.
Overrall trim Set the % of the ignition cut for each gear.
Power shift (GearController) 5/13 Power shift (GearController) 6/13
and FT600)
This feature allows gear shifting in manual transmission gearboxes
Set the minimum TPS for the gear cut and lock time between gears
(sequential or not) without the use of the clutch (flat shifts).
after launch.
NOTE Select which cut will be used, choosing between ignition only or
This feature can only be used on dog engagement ignition and injection.
equipped gearboxes. Synchronized gearboxes may
Power shift (GearController) 8/13 Power shift (GearController) 9/13
be severely damaged when trying to shift gears
without using the clutch, even if used with the power
Disab. Enab.
Cut Type
Blocked time duration
Minimum TPS:
shift feature. between gear changes
and after launch: ignition
ways: using the main timing table or using a fixed timing. Lock time after
validated launch
Main table: timing on gear shifts will use the values set in the main
timing table. 0.30
S
Fixed timing: adjust the ignition timing according to the selected gear.
Power shift (GearController) 1/13 Power shift (GearController) 2/13 Shifter type: select the shifter type - H/Inline pattern or sequential
Disabled Enable Shifter sensor Ignition timing shifter. Also select if your shifter is normal or inverted.
type during gear change
This feature allows flatshifts
(gear shifts without using the Load cell
Main table
When forcing the shifter, check the voltage reading in the FT diagnostic
(Strain gauge)
panel or in the log, while shifting gears.
clutch or lifting the throttle)
on dog engagement equipped
gearboxes (Liberty Pro-Shift, Amplified
Liberty Face plate, etc) Fixed timing
Shifter sensor uses white
wires #19 and #20
(0 to 5V)
- If the voltage goes from 2.5V towards 5V, select the Normal
shifter type.
- If the voltage goes from 2.5V towards 0V, select Inverted as
Cut duration: the cut duration configuration is adjusted in ms and shifter type.
the values are configurable by gear.
The cut duration is used to disengage the current gear, therefore,
the next gear engagement is done by the mechanical system of the
gearbox.
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Power shift (GearController) 11/13 Power shift lever connection diagram (FT550 / LITE)
Gear shifter type
1- Connect the blue wire from the shifter to the input #13 - White
H pattern Regular
inline (5V to the front) wire (pin 18 FT550’s B connector);
Sequential
shifter
Reverse
(0V to the front)
2- Connect the orange wire from the shifter to the input #14 - White
wire (pin 19 FT550’s B connector);
3- Connect the two whites from the shifter to the green/black from
The shifter voltage cut level is used to disengage the current gear, the ECU - sensors ground (pin 26 FT550’s B connector);
therefore, the force to the back means the voltage to disengage odd
gears (1st, 3rd, 5th) and force to the front refers to the cut to disengage
even gears (2nd, 4th).
Power shift (GearController) 12/13
1.00 4.00
V V
With the car stopped, push the shifter to the front and check the
voltage read in the FT diagnostic panel. The recommended value is
between 4 and 4.5V (or 0.5 and 1V - inverted transmission).
If the lever signal reaches 0V or 5V easily, lower the sensitivity gain GearController reset for sequential change
in order to keep it below 5V and above 0V, the shifter voltages must
The reset logic is based on the user set value.
never hit these limits.
Power shift (GearController) 13/13
Sequential / Normal shifter (5V forward)
Strain gauge sensor
Read The gear shift reset will occur when the lever voltage is greater than
amplification gain
the voltage calculated by the equation below.
1500 2.55
V
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Strain Gage Sensor
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
White
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Select whether you want to start the engine through the FT LCD Select an output to activate the engine starter relay.
screen (must setup the "Start Button" item on the FT dashboard" or Select the input to the start button.
through an external switch Define which is the activation signal to the input button and to the
If Dashboard is chosen the starter motor remains engaged while the output if 12V or 0V.
button is being pressed and until the engine RPM goes above the
"RPM for engine start" (set in the Engine Setup menu". As soon as Start button 5/8 Start button 7/8
is now changed to turn the engine off when pressed (by cutting fuel Grey 7: Avaliable White 1: O2 General
Activated at 0V Activated at 0V
Automatic Start: When this option is selected, you no longer need Activated at 12V Activated at 12V
to hold down on the start button, just one touch and the ECU will
keep activating the starter automatically, however some precautions
need taken, such as those described below. 19.20 RPM activated output
This function allows enable output when the RPM is above a
- Set the Maximum RPM for cranking: when detecting an RPM
determined value.
above the configured value, the button is turned off.
- Maximum cranking time: Adjust the time limit within which the
starter will start engine.
- Check that the car is not in gear.
Engine
Botão
Start/Stop
de partida
button
x/xx1/13 Engine Start/Stop button 2/13
Desativado
Disabled Ativado
Enabled Disabled Enabled
Auto start: RPM activated output 1/3 RPM activated output 2/3
Dashboard/FTManager
If enabled, it keeps the starter motor ectivated Test output: Test Disabled Enabled
until the manimum RPM or maximum crank time
Botão externo
External button Output selection
is reached
Grey 7: Avaliable Enabled with RPM above:
Grey 8: Avaliable
This feature limits the speed to a set value, it can be activated through
a dashboard button, an external button or an external switch.
Select all the safety protections for the engine start button, they will External button: will keep the function activated for as long as it’s
prevent the engine from cranking if the conditions are not met. pressed, deactivating when the button is released.
External switch: When pressed, it’ll keep the function activated
Define whether there will be a startup lock during the startup screen. until it’s pressed again, the same applies for the dashboard button.
This lock is necessary for use on watercraft, as the button that turns Both can be set up using a white wire or via CAN 2.0.
on the ECU is the same one that starts it.
Engine Start/Stop button 5/13
Disabled Enabled
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19.22 Active traction control After one of the activation options are selected, it’s possible to choose
whether the control will be enabled or disabled when the ECU starts.
This function actively controls the vehicle traction by changing ignition Next the minimum RPM must be set, this is the lowest RPM the control
timing and the electronic throttle to try to obtain the best possible will allow the engine to drop to, and below this RPM the control will
traction on various track conditions. not actuate.
NOTE The same principle is applied to the settings of minimum and maximum
speed (of the reference wheel), the control will not actuate below the
To use this feature, the vehicle must have at least
minimum speed or above the maximum speed.
2 wheel speed sensors with speed differences
There’s also the possibility to deactivate the control right after a gear
between them.
change is detected, allowing for some wheel slip during this set
amount of time.
If necessary, configure an event status output to show when traction
control is active.
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CAN 2.00
Configure what Egate's mode of operation will be and also the pressure
and target for the slip.
If the sensor is disconnected or there’s a malfunction, the ECU will
Control actuation 4/5 Control actuation 5/5 use the compensations based on this blend.
Boost control actuation
Additional boost Boost reduction when
below minimum slip above target slip
Settings 2/2
BoostController 1 eGate
0.80 0.00
bar bar Default blend in case of
BoostController 2
error on flex fuel sensor
75
%eta
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Main fuel injection compensation Acceleration fuel enrichment: Usually, ethanol engines require
more acceleration fuel enrichment than gasoline tuned engines.
The main fuel injection table works real time over the main fuel map,
compensating the fuel need according to the ethanol percentage in Fuel compensations 3/4
1 2 3 4 5
+
Ethanol 0 10 40 75 85
[%]
[%]
One of the axis on the table is ethanol percentage, the other is MAP Percent
[%]
-70 -60 -20 0 8
or TPS (depend of main fuel table setting) and the amount of fuel to -
+
will be positive. -5
λ
PSI +0.06 +0.05
0 +0.06 +0.05 -
Ignition compensation
It is possible to apply ignition compensations depending on ethanol
percentage, the table is also related to MAP or TPS reading. The
values set in the table are in ºBTDC and are added to the ignition map,
interpolating MAP or TPS with engine rpm to obtain the final value.
Flex fuel Timing compensations
Ethanol
Settings 0 10
Fuel compensations +
-5
PSI -6 -5 °
Timing compensations
Other compensations
0 -6 -5 -
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Activation method
External button: Uses a white input to receive a blip signal;
Power Shift: Applies blip with the Power Shift function;
FTCAN 2.0: Receives blip signal from any FuelTech equipment
connected to the CAN network;
Gear Control Management - GCM function: Applies blip when
with GCM function; 19.26 Variable Camshaft (VVT)
Automatic transmission control: Applies blip when shifting This feature allows independent intake and exhaust camshaft angle
through the automatic transmission control; control according to separate target tables for both of them.
Brake + Clutch: Applies the blip when the brake and clutch pedal
inputs are activated simultaneously. It is suitable for cars with standard
manual transmissions;
Blip / Heel and toe 2/7 Blip / Heel and toe 5/7
External button
Gear Control
Management (GCM) Blue 7: Fuel pump
Output selection
Check the physical limitations of your variable
Cut (GearC)
Automatic Blue 8: Electric fan #1 camshaft. In case this feature is improperly
transmission Control
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NOTE
Recommended diode: 1N5400, 1N5401, 1N5402,
1N5404, 1N5406, 1N5407 or 1N5408.
IMPORTANT
Gray outputs are NOT recommended for the
VVT control.
Intake target 2/3 Exhaust target 3/3
Diode RPM
400 1000
RPM
400 1000
+ +
-5 -5
PSI 20 20 ° PSI 20 20 °
Output 12V
from FT 0 20 20 - 0 20 20 -
Camshaft sensors
Variable Here the parameters for all the camshaft sensors to be controlled
Camshaft are input.
solenoid
NOTE
The screens shown here are for intake 1. The
procedure is the same for all other camshafts.
General configurations
Select how many variable camshafts are going to be used, it’s possible
to use up to four, 2 intake and 2 exhaust.
Variable camshaft (VVT) General configurations 1/3
Disabled Enabled
general configurations
Intake 1 Exhaust 1
Intake 1 Exhaust 1
Intake 2 Exhaust 2
Intake 2 Exhaust 2
Time after engine start for VVT activation: configures a blocking time
to activate the VVT, this time aims to facilitate the engine start.
Block VVT with motor temp below: limits VVT performance for a
minimum activation temperature.
Disab. Enab.
Variable camshaft (VVT)
Post start Disable VVT with
activation time: engine temp below:
General configurations
5 40
S °c
Intake 1 Exhaust 1
Intake 2 Exhaust 2
Fill out the target tables for intake or/and exhaust. The values are
shown in degrees, in relation to cam sync position sensor Sensor position angle: There are two options to get the signal:
using a cam sync sensor on it’s dedicated input or a hall effect sensor
Example: If the sensor is at 45°, and there’s a value of 10° in the on one of the Analog inputs.
table, the camshaft will be mode to 55°. Intake 1 1/6
Position sensor
Analog input
(Hall effect sensor)
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Select an output that is going to drive the actuator solenoid for Example: If the sensor is installed at 100° and there’s a 10° increment
the camshaft and how it’s going To activate, then select it’s PWM in the target table, the final angle will be 110°.
frequency. The detection window creates a range in degrees in which the ECU
Intake 1 2/6 Intake 1 3/6 expects the signal, ignoring signals found outside of it.
Test output: Test
Output selection Output activation PWM frequency
None Intake 1 3/10 Intake 1 4/10
Blue 5: Avaliable Activated at 0V
500 Cam sync reading mode Detection
Blue 6: Avaliable Hz Sensor position
Activated at 12V angle window
Blue 7: Avaliable
Single tooth
180.0 100
Multi theeth °BTDC °
In the last screen the Proportional, Integral and Derivative values are
set.
Proportional gain: How fast the control tries to reach the target.
Integral gain: Is the accumulated error over time, that should have
been corrected, from the proportional gain in trying to reach the target.
Derivative gain: Smoothes out the approach and overshoot control
around the target.
Intake 1 6/6
P - 1000 +
I - 1000 +
D - 1000 + Inteke 1 5/10
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Default configuration for 2JZ VVTi - Multiple teeth Automatic transmission control
General configuration
Intake #1
Sensor type Cam sync sensor Triggering map
to 10-speed gearboxes.
Line pressure while
2-step is activated:
Based on speed maps and function settings, the ECU will automatically 2,1
BAR
6,0
s
Sets the delay and the percentage of TPS when pedaling the
accelerator, this prevents the transmission from shifting several gears
when the accelerator is pedaled.
It is possible to activate the solenoids between gear changes, this
configuration is necessary for the correct control of some gears.
Disabled Enabled
General configurations during throttle pedalling TPS reduces from: Activate solenoids
between gear shifts
6,0 6,0
which solenoids will be active for each gear and also the sensors that
will feed the ECU with transmission oil pressure data.
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NOTE
This manual describes the configuration of solenoid
1. The emails must be configured following the same
procedure.
G H
Pressure
Solenoid
Accumulator
Solenoid
NOTE
This configuration must be made for all gears available
in the transmission, for both upshifts or for downshifts.
The first step is to enable the solenoid and set up the output for the
control.
IMPORTANT
Solenoid A 4/7 Solenoid A 5/7
Disabled Enabled Test output: Test These triggering informations can usually be
found on the electric and hydraulic diagrams
Output selection
None
Solenoid A
Blue 5: Avaliable of the transmission
Blue 6: Avaliable
Blue 7: Avaliable
NOTE
This configuration must be made for all gears available in the On the majority of transmissions, both tables can be
transmission, for both upshifts or for downshifts. the same.
Solenoid A 6/7 Solenoid A 7/7
Triggering map 2/14 Triggering map 3/14
PWM frequency Output Signal Activation ramp duration Configuration in R
Configuration in P
Solenoids
Activated at 0V Solenoids
120 A B C D E F G H
0,75 A B C D E F G H
Hz Upshift
Activated at 12V s Upshift
Downshift Downshift
necessary to define which solenoids will be activated for each gear, Upshift Upshift
IMPORTANT
This configuration is for gear changes and not
Shifter position.
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Triggering map (Transbrake / Staging) This is the main table for the gear shift operation. You must set the
speed according to throttle position for all gear shifts and the ramps
This configuration creates a map for the vehicle when it’s in Transbrake/
built for each shift schedule will define the values for each upshift
Staging mode, commonly used in drag racing. To activate this map, it
and downshift. It is recommended to always set the downshift values
is necessary to set up the table directly in the automatic transmission
lower than the upshifts.
control function.
You just have to check the solenoids that will be activated for each +
condition. 1->2
8 10 kmh
Transbrake
A B C D E F G H
Gearbox line pressure: The transmission oil pressure will be given
according to the percentage set up in this table. The pressure won’t
Staging
necessarily increase as the percentage increases, depending on the
transmission electrical system.
Tables
These tables will define the behavior in each gear and the changes
between them. The main table is based on throttle position and the
desired speed for each gear shift.
Maximum RPM in each gear: The maximum value allowed in each
gear before shifting.
Target tables 1/9
+
Gear 1 2 3 Trans. pressure in each gear 5/9
rpm TPS
Revs 7500 7500 7200 0,00 0,10
[RPM]
- R 0 0 +
N 0 0 %
Minimum speed in each gear: Minimum speed that the ECU will 1 0,000 50 40 -
hold the current engaged gear or deny a upshift.
+
Gear 2 3 4
kmh
Speed 10 20 35
[kmh]
-
1 0,000 50 40 -
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%TPS
0,0 10,0
1 ON 8 10 +
1 OFF
Lockup 9 15 kph
2 ON 0,000 8 12 -
Target tables 7/9 Target tables 8/9 It is also necessary to setup the Lockup activation and deactivation
Minimum shift compensation time
Pressure compensation by temperature
ramps, so the system can operate smoothly.
Temper.
+
[°C] -10 0 10 Lockup control 6/10
%
0,75
Percentual
s [%] 10 20 35
Activation ramp Desactivation ramp
- duration duration
0,25 1,00
This function allows the ECU to manage the slip percentage of the
torque converter in automatic transmissions. To use this function it is After the table is set up, it is necessary to adjust some Lockup control
necessary to set up the solenoid in a blue, gray or yellow output and parameters, such as:
adjust its frequency. Lower gear: That is the lowest gear in which the torque converter
will operate.
Temperatures: This option defines the maximum and minimum
engine temperatures that will allow the torque converter to operate.
Lockup control 7/10 Lockup control 8/10
1 70 60 150
°C °C °C
Lockup control 2/10 Lockup control 3/10 This last setting is applied for Lockup deactivation in conditions as
Test output: Test
manual gear shifting(paddle shifter) or when the brakes are applied
Output selection
1,00 1,00
s s 2000
RPM
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NOTE
This function is only available with drive by wire control
(electronic throttle control).
Configurations
There are 3 different options to enable this function:
- Always enabled
- Dashboard button
- External button
Throttle percent added: Sets the percentage to be added over Anti-lag / Pops&Bangs / E. brake 1/17
the throttle opening limit. Disabled Enabled
Always active
Timeout actuation: set the time in seconds the P2P will last. Dashboard button
External button
Origin
Equipment
SW. PANEL CAN
EGT-4A
When an external button is defined, is necessary to configure if it’s
FT CAN 2.0 Button 3 connected to an analog input or if it’s over CAN bus using a Switch
Panel.
There is an extra option to select whether it it’s a switch or a momentary
button
19.30 Anti-lag / Pops & Bangs / Engine brake Anti-lag / Pops&Bangs / E. brake 1/17 Anti-lag / Pops&Bangs / E. Brake 2/17
Input selection
These functions share the same basic settings, the definition of Disabled Enabled
None
which one will be activated is based on the configurations and Always active White 1: Avaliable
compensations.
White 2: Avaliable
Dashboard button
White 3: Air temperature
Anti-lag: mostly applied for turbo engines to keep the boost up when External button
White 4: Pedal 1
shots coming out from the exhaust. External button activation mode
Equipment SwitchPanel-4M
Engine brake: used to keep the intake air valve or throttle blade with a Turn on while pressed
(button mode)
different opening under engine deceleration, making it faster or slower. Button 3
Turn on or off when pressed
(switch mode)
NOTE
It’s necessary TPS is correctly configured to the Anti-lag / Pops&Bangs / E. Brake 5/17
Control desactivated
Control activated
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Brake activation: Select if the brake pedal is going to be used to turn Idle actuator/electronic throttle position: it’s possible to setup
the feature on and off. To use this option Brake switch input is required. the amount of air going through the engine in this function. A fixed
position can be used or a gear based table is presented.
Disabled Enabled
Anti-lag / Pops&Bangs / E. Brake 13/17 Controle de entrada de ar 14/17
Brake switch activation RPM
Idle actuador 1000 2000 3000
Position
Pressed Deactivated N 10 10 10 +
Released 1 %
Fixed opening 20 10 10 10
Marcha
%
Gear based 2 10 10 10 -
Disabled Enabled
Pressed
Released
Ignition timing
Locked ignition
timing at:
0,3
Main table S
-5,0
Fixed timing °
IMPORTANT
Adjust the activation delay, maximum duration time minimum RPM, After the main configuration is done, auxiliary options
maximum TPS and fuel enrichment to have the function working as are available under BoostController, Deceleration
expected. Cutoff and closed loop menus.
Fuel enrichment
-10
%
Ignition cut: adjust ignition cut % applied when the feature is active.
Disabled Enabled
Ignition cut
25
%
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Operation mode: select if the compressor control will be enable Advanced gear shift manager 2/6 Advanced gear shift manager 5/6
Operation mode
Enabled
Select the reserve tank minimum and maximum pressure, the
compressor will turn on and off by these limits.
Select the max duration for the compressor to stay on.
Disabled Enabled
General configurations
This function is similar to the Power Shift (gear change ignition cut),
yet with the possibility of gear change ignition cut and downshift
Advanced gear shift manager 2/19
enrichment. Downshift RPM
Gear Shift 9 - 10
This gear control is common in course race cars, when the gear
change is made by steering wheel paddle shift, works combined with RPM 2500
200
when the Interlock button is activated and also the function will be Enabled Timing
0,020
activated when the blip/heel and toe function is active. s Injection / Ignition
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Advanced gear shift manager7/19 Stacked downshift: When activated this function will save the
Ignition cut during power reduction request for downshift if the request can’t be applied at the time due
to protections, up to the time limit applied and minimum TPS for the
Gear shift 9 - 10
request stacking. Cancel the request when upshift is requested is
Percentual [%] 200
80
also an option.
Example: The pilot pull downshift 3 times in a row, the ECU will
schedule the request and apply when RPM is within the pre-set limits.
Closed loop control: When this option is selected the function will
control the cut duration, if the gear engages before the power reduction Advanced gear shift manager 15/19 Advanced gear shift manager 16/19
time is over this function will anticipate the engine power return. Disab. Enab. Disab. Enab. TPS to cancel Timeout to cancel
stacked downshift stacked downshift
Desativado Ativado
Advanced gear shift manager 17/19 Advanced gear shift manager 18/19
Adjust the additional throttle opening percentage for each gear change, Disabled Enabled Ttest output: Test
also the duration time in milliseconds, similar to the “blip / heel and Gray 7: Avaliable
Ouptut selection
Yellow 1: Avaliable
Yellow 2: Avaliable
Advanced gear shift manager 9/19
Disabled Enabled
Advanced gear shift manager 19/19
Maximum additional
Additional throttle throttle opening
opening % time Output activation
Output activation
duration
0 0 activated at 0V
% s
0,00
activated at 12V s
Automatic upshift
0 0
400 % %
by RPM
RPM DownShift UpShift
RPM 2500
200
Disabled Enabled
Adjusting the delay for the power reduction to begin, this delay is
Advanced gear shift manager 13/19 Advanced gear shift manager 14/19
the delay between the Paddle Shift pulling and the ECU to apply the
downshift.
Ignition timing during
Power reduction Power reduction
duration cut % power reduction Fixed timing at: When “power reduction” box is selected, there will be more settings
Main ignition
0,000 0
table
-5
for downshift:
s % º
Fixed timing
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Cut mode: select if ignition cut or fuel and ignition cut. 19.33 Electronic Wastegate Control
Power reduction duration: adjust the power reduction duration
for each gear change. This function controls the electronic wastegate. When using this
function, there’s no need for BoostController function, and a lot of
Ignition timing during power reduction: set the timing at each
components can be removed if using a electronic wastegate, like
gear change.
hoses, O2 cylinder and pressure sensor.
Cut: adjust the cut percentage for each gear change.
Advanced gear shift manager 3/19 Advanced gear shift manager 4/19
Enabled Timing
0,020
s Injection / Ignition
Advanced gear shift manager 5/19 Advanced gear shift manager 6/19
General configurations
Closed loop control: When this option is selected the function will Select the actuator configuration, if for 1 or 2 e-gates, if they are
control the cut duration, if the gear engages before the power reduction integrated.
time is over this function will anticipate the engine power return.
Electronic wastegate control eGate config 2/15
Advanced gear shift manager 8/19
General configurations actuador configuration
Desativado Ativado
Targets by function 1 eGate 1 integrated eGate
Rest position: set the minimum TPS for the eGate go to rest position.
This percentage can be either fixed or by rpm.
Rest position opening: set a valve opening percentage for the rest
position. This percentage can be either fixed or by rpm.
eGate Config 5/16 eGate Config 6/16
Disabled Enabled
eGate rest position Rest position
(% opened)
eGate goes to rest position
when TPS is below Fixed position
50
Position %
20 table x RPM
%
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1 2 3 1 2 3
This adjustment is for quick decrease or increase the boost pressure.
+ +
ReV
[RPM] 0 1000 2000
Flow
[%] -1.89 12.55 25.46 It changes according to the last screen.
[%] [%]
Opened Opened
[%] 0.0 10.0 20.0 [%] 0.0 6.6 13.3
- - Electronic wastegate control Overall trim
Overall trim
Azul 6:2:
Yellow Disponível
Avaliable Azul 6:2Disponível
Yellow : Avaliable
Azul 7:3Disponível
Yellow : Avaliable Azul 7:3Disponível
Yellow : Avaliable a FT Dual Power Driver (FTDPD) is needed.
Targets by function
Set a individual boost target for each function: Boost target for
2-step, 3-step,burnout, pre-launch and one boost target for anti-lag/
pops&Bangs/engine brake.
Targets by function 1/3 Targets by function 2/3
Disabled Enabled
1.00
bar
eGate wiring
Wire Goes to
Main targets Large gauge Motor A tending towards 0% (goes to FT DPD
The eGate control can operate with target by time after validated Red blue wire)
launch, gear and engine RPM, gear elapsed time, engine RPM, Large Gauge Motor B tending towards 100% (goes to FT
reference speed or just use a single target. Black DPD white wire)
Multi Core Wire
Red 5V
Electronic wastegate control eGate Map 1/12
General configurations Time based after Single target Black Ground for sensors (green/black)
validated launch value
Targets by function Gear and Engine RPM
White Position Signal 0-5V (goes to a FT white input)
Engine RPM based
Main targets
Gear elapsed By reference
Orange or Temperature Signal 0-5V (goes to a FT white
Overall trim
time speed
yellow input)
Blue Not used
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Once the input is selected click on “Calibrate sensor” for eGate position
sensor calibration. A calibration screen will pop up, just click “Calibrate Temperature eGate #1 3/3
auto” for the automatic calibration process. Input value Output value
0,00 +0,00
°C °C
NOTE
Position eGate #1 4/4
Reading If yellow outputs #1 or #2 are used it is necessary to
4.99V
use another pair of outputs.
Position 0%
0.000V
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8 9
3
6
1
2 4
10
11
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19.37 Control by external reference External ignition timing 1/24 External ignition timing 2/24
Input selection
None Input activation
This function allows ignition and ETC bypass, through reading from white 1: Avaliable
the stock ECU when it is working in parallel with FT ECU. White 2: Two Step
Activated at 0V
This function is usually configured to mirror the data from the stock +0,00
°C
ECU when idling and low load, so the stock ECU won’t detect any
anomalies.
The timing and throttle control will only be made by FT ECU if all
parameters are validated, otherwise the control will be made by
the stock ECU (FT ECU mirroring)
Example: If RPM and MAP are above the determined value, just
TPS is still below the determined value, the control will be made by
the stock ECU.
Follow external reference under MAP: Follow external reference under TPS
0.5 10
bar %
External throttle (SENT protocol) 1/2 External throttle (SENT protocol) 1/2
Input selection Reading
None 4.99V
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PWC Controls 2/11 PWC - NoWake mode 3/11 Input (Hz): enter the values that will be read by the white input
Select Reverse input
Maximum throttle
opening in reverse None Input: enter the value corresponding to the reading you want (example
White 1: PWC Reverse Lever MAF reading in g/s)
White 2: 2-step
15
% White 3: Air Conditioning
White 4: Pedal 1 Output: fill in the values that you want to be sent in the output of the
function. If you want to change the value, just fill in the desired value
PWC - NoWake mode 4/11 PWC Controls 5/11 or fill in the same input value to just repeat what the function read
from the sensor.
Select the sensor type
Yamaha PWC Reverse Lever Input value Output value
Custom
Reading Sensor offset
72 2
Output (Hz): is the frequency value, calculated by the software,
% %
which will be sent at the output of the function.
PWC - NoWake mode 6/11 Speed and acceler. limiter 9/11 Filter: digital filter to improve the output signal and eliminate unwanted
Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled variations (Example of a MAF sensor that can have its signal affected
Additional Throttle position
at No Wake mode
and vary at idle and low load situations due to the addition of a
Speed and acceleration limiter turbocharger).
15
%
1,50
3000 2
1,00
0,50
0,00
0 20,00 50,00 70,00 100,00
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Frequency control 6/11 Frequency control 7/11 19.41 Vehicle lights control
Valor limite da saída MAF por RPM Valor limite da saída MAF por TPS
+ + This function was developed for electric vehicles to activate the brake
and reverse lights.
RPM 0,00 0,10 0,15 0,20 0,35 TPS 0,00 0,10 0,15 0,20 0,35
[rpm] [%]
[g/s] [g/s]
Máximo 1,00 2,00 3,00 4,00 5,00 Máximo 1,00 2,00 3,00 4,00 5,00
[g/s] [g/s]
- -
Brake light by pedal: when pressing the brake pedal on electrified
Frequency control 8/11
vehicles, the battery pack regeneration system will enable.
Valor limite da saída MAF por MAP Adjust the percentage values for the start and end of the battery pack
+ regeneration system. Requires either a brake activation switch or a
MAP 0,00 0,10 0,15 0,20 0,35
[bar]
[g/s] brake pressure sensor to enable the function.
Máximo 1,00 2,00 3,00 4,00 5,00
[g/s]
-
Reverse light: Set the output that will activate the reverse light when
enabling Reverse in the VCU.
Vehicle lights control 6/8 Vehicle lights control 7/8
Test output: Test
Disabled Enabled
Select reverse light output
Blue 7: Avaliable
Gray 5: Avaliable
Gray 6: Avaliable
Mode: Set the output trigger that will activate the control.
Force output: This option force activates the water pump as soon
as the inverter is activated, regardless of the configured temperature.
Botão
Water
de partida
pump 2/6
x/xx Water pump 3/6
Reference temperature
Desativado Ativado
Temp to enable out: Temp to disable out:
Inverter Traction battery
temperature temperature
Dashboard/FTManager
Electric motor 42 30
temperatureBotão externo ºC ºC
Botão
Force
de output
partida4/6
x/xx
Desativado Ativado
With inverter ON
Dashboard/FTManager
Botão externo
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19.42 Power brakes control Always enabled: the relay is activated after turning on the ignition
key. In this case, it is MANDATORY that the option “Disable output
This function was also developed for electrified vehicles, it is required when pressed - Start button - Shutdown” is checked. Otherwise the
to create a vacuum for the brake pedal as there is no mechanical ECU will not turn off.
production of vacuum. After the function is activated, it is necessary
to configure the brake vacuum input, define the sensor type, adjust Timed: When turning on the module, the relay is activated for a
the sensor offset if necessary and configure when the brake vacuum defined activation time, after which the relay is deactivated and the
booster will activate and deactivate. ECU is turned off, returning to activation when it detects an RPM signal.
Disabled Enabled
Activation time Output signal
Always enabled
Activated at 0V
Timed 32.00
S
During start Activated at 12V
Internal
(101PSI absolute, 87 PSI pressure) Disabled output when pressed
0.00 0.00 - start button - turn off -
External bar bar
(White wire)
0.00
bar Diagram for connecting a Jet Ski with 1 Start/Stop button
Start/Stop button 30 86 85 87
Disabled Enabled
10
s
Start/Stop
Button - input
This function activates a timed output when turning on the ECU to Diode
activate a main relay, normally controlled by the original ECU.
Power12V ECU
The function working: it is activated in parallel after as the ECU ECU PowerFT
receives 12V power, in this case it is necessary to use a diode Output timed main relay
(1N4007) between the positive of the start button and the 12V of the
ECU. (See diagram below).
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activate the valve opening. This variation is negative because it is the 13 - 12V switched (15A) 5
4
3
closing of the throttle that activates the opening of the valve. 15 - CAN LOW 9 8 7 6
Deactivate with TPS variation: Minimum positive variation rate to 16 - Ground
close the valve again. This variation is positive because it happens 18 - 12V Battery (30A) 10
with the opening of the throttle.
13
19 - Ground 12
11
will occur. 15
Maximum activation time: Maximum time that the valve remains Pinout DQ500
open. The valve closes instantly if the TPS reaches the deactivation
range, regardless of time. 2- 12V Switched (15A)
Always activate: This function keeps the valve open in the following 6- CAN HIGH
1
conditions: Idle, 2-step and 3-step. 7- CAN LOW 3
Output activation mode: By 0V or 12V (yellow outputs) 9- 12V Battery (30A) 5
7
16 - Ground 12
10
14 11
13
16 15
17
18
20 19
Mandatory sensors
19.45 External TCU control
For the DSG to works correctly it is necessary to have some sensors
This function was developed to suit DSG gearboxes (DQ500 and connected to the FuelTech.
DQ250). - Rotation
- Engine temperature
IMPORTANT
- TPS
- To use this function it is necessary to perform
- Brake Pedal
an gearbox remap!!!
- Wheel speed
- The function does not work with gearboxes
that have an electronic park brake. Optional:
- Paddle Shift (connected directly to the FT ECU)
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Configuration in FTManager for FuelTech ECU Vehicle has ABS module installed: this option allows you to
obtain the speed through the ABS sensor (only for Audi 8L/8P, Golf
1. Enable the necessary functions in FTManager.
Gti Mk4/4.5).
- External TCU Control
- Blip/Heel and toe
Send simulated speed: This option must be selected when the
- Gear control Management vehicle does not have a wheel speed sensor installed in the gearbox.
- Gear detection This option is recommended for drag cars with DSG.
- Fuel consumption control
Enable diagnostic messages: allows you to record DSG log
channels such as: clutch pressure, oil temperature, among others.
Torque control
Fixed torque calculated by ECU: This option allows the FT to
calculate torque. For this calculation to be correct it is necessary to
have the following parameters configured correctly.
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Control type: Select the type of WMI drive control, there are four
options by air temperature, by EGT, by time or by MAP.
7. The last step is to access the “Gear Control management” Enable WMI Control type
function and select the “FTCAN 2.0 (External TCU) option and Always enabled Dashboard By Air Temperature By time
check the check box “Activate Blip/Rev match function” WMI Switch FTCAN 2.0 By EGT Temperature By MAP
30 80
°C °C
After following out these steps, the DSG control will be working. If you
have any questions, please contact our technical support. Water Methanol Injection 10/25
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WaterBotão
Methanol
de partida
Injection
x/xx
11/25 Water Methanol Injection 12/25 Pump output WMI (PWM): Adjusts the PWM drive frequency for
Proteçãp Pre launch actuation
Desativado
Desat. Ativado
WMI PWM for pre launch
the WMI pump and the output voltage.
2-step Burnout
Dashboard/FTManager
20 Solenoid Output: Determines the output voltage to the solenoid.
3-step Botão externo %
0.0 0
% °
Turn on with
TPS over:
100
%
0.00
0 0.00 S
S S
0.00
0 0.00 S
S S
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20. Drag race features • By an external button* - a white input is required. One click to
enable and another to disable the burnout mode.
This menu gathers all options normally used in drag race applications. • By an external switch* - similar to the button, but in this case the
All the time based features start after releasing the 2-step button which function is enabled while the input is grounded.
indicates the moment when the vehicle launched.
* In the FTManager, this setup is at “Sensors and calibration” - “Inputs”
20.1 Burnout mode The burnout mode can be automatically disabled by RPM. When the
engine RPM is below an editable value. This option is not available
The Burnout Mode is a function used to facilitate the processes of
for “external switch” option.
warming up the tires and using the two-step.
When pressing the two-step button, the two-step function is activated.
Burnout 1/3
Disabled Enabled
4000 7500
RPM RPM
When Burnout mode is activated, it disables the standard RPM Limiter, 3-step / boost spool / roll start 1/7 3-step / boost spool / roll start 2/7
instead the ECU uses this RPM limiter as the engine’s RPM limit. Disabled Enabled
3-step enabled
Burnout 2/3 until boost reaches:
Burnout 3/5
Automatic activation uses the
3-Step button same trigger as 2-step (button
Lock 2-step Burnout 2-step Burnout activation mode or speed) and automaticaly
switch to 2-step parameters
ignition timing at: fuel enrichment auto ON with 2-step when boost rises to what
2,00
DashBoard (until reach boost) was set up bar
Map Fixed
-16,0 45
° % Burnout external switch
There are two ways to activate this function, one uses an external
Burnout 3/3
button (must use a white wire attached to a button, usually on the
Disabled Enabled
foot brake) and the other is through 2-step button.
Turn off burnout In this case, you must press the 2-step button and the 3-step will be
mode when RPM goes down of:
activated until the engine reaches a predefined boost pressure, at this
2000
RPM point the 3-step will be deactivated and the 2-step will be activated.
If using an external button to trigger the 3-step, when it is triggered
simultaneously with 2-step button, the 2-step will prevail.
But when the two-step button is being pressed, the value considered
is the one set for the two-step parameter. The values adopted for 3-Step (Boost spool/footbrake) 4/5 3-Step (Boost spool/footbrake) 5/5
ignition timing retard and enrichment are the ones configured on the Disab. Enab. Ignition timing Fuel
Minimum TPS to enrichment
two-step function. Start correction
before: activate timing retard
and enrichment
Map Fixed
200 45
RPM % -16,0 45
There are 3 different ways to enable the burnout mode: ° %
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20.3 2-step rev limiter A maximum electronic throttle opening can be set, allowing the driver to
launch with the pedal to the floor while the ECU controls the maximum
The two-step active with a retarded ignition timing, and a mixture position of the throttle to aid in getting standardized launches.
enrichment given in percentage (also programmable). Another option for the 2-step activation is to use a signal directly
from a sensor. In the case of an air temperature sensor (which we
recommend), a button is wired in parallel to the sensor wire, and
when the button is pushed the signal is grounded. Once the signal is
grounded, the ECU will read the maximum sensor temperature, which
can be configured as the value for activation of 2-step.
WARNING
When the 2-step is by wheel speed, its working
can be checked through the first page of
2-step rev. limiter 1/6 2-step rev. limiter 2/6
Input selection Diagnostic Panel, since it is not being used any
Disabled Enabled
Nenhuma
None
2-step button input.
2-step button Branco 1:2-step
White 1: Disponível
Front wheels Branco 2:Oil
White 2: Disponível
pressure
By speed
Rear wheels Branco 3:Air
White 3: Temperatura do ar
temperature
Ignition cut
Speed for 2-step Cut on:
deactivation
Maximum level RPM progression range
4 7000 90 200
mph RPM % RPM
1000
RPM
45
%
-16,0
°
45
%
When using the 2-step by an input sensor, you must indicate an
above or below value which the 2-step must be considered active.
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can be released after this that the 2-step feature will still be active.
2-Step: Speed 3-Step: Button
The 2-step button still works as usual. The clutch switch is fully
Speed Button 3-step Active function
optional.
Lower than target Released 2-step
Lower than target Pressed 3-step
Clutch switch electrical diagram
Higher than target Pressed 3-step
Connect the clutch switch to any white input and setup this input
2-Step: Speed 3-Step: Auto through the FTManager or through the screen. The other side of the
Speed MAP pressure Active function clutch switch must be connected to the battery negative or chassis.
Clutch
Lower than target Lower than target 3-step 2-Step
Button
Ground Button
Lower than target Higher than target 2-step
Ground
Solenoid
2-Step: CAN 3-Step: Button White input#2
Line Lock
Disabled Enabled
Brake pressure
Acionamento control
PWM frequency
Clutch switch: for drag racing vehicles with manual transmission Burnout 2-step
Brake pressure sensor
and clutch, this switch tells the ECU whenever the pedal is pressed. 3-step
Must be setup for
this function
15
Hz
Line lock brake control 3/5 Line lock brake control 4/5
This is an auxiliary feature to the 2-step and it helps releasing the PWM table by pressure Test output: Test
Pressure None
If the clutch switch is pressed when the 2-step is deactivated, nothing [PSI] 40 80 90
[%] Blue 5: Avaliable
happens, but, if the 2-step is active, then the clutch switch will hold
PWM
[%] 0 50 100 Blue 6: Avaliable
-
the 2-step enabled until the clutch is released. The 2-step button
Blue 7: Avaliable
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Line lock brake control 5/5 Gear shift output 1/16 Gear change output 2/3
Select the desired output, all the outputs will be displayed, except
the ones used for injection and ignition. In the FTManager, this setup
is at “Sensors and calibration” - “Inputs”.
The gear shift by single value sends a signal every time the engine
reaches the selected RPM. When using the each gear mode, each
gear shift will be on its own RPM. To use this mode the gear detection
must be activated.
The gear shift is enabled after the 2-step is released, so, after the last
gear the 2-step must be activated again to perform the shifts again.
When selecting this mode, the “First gear shift by time and RPM” will
be available. It allows the gear shift to be performed not only by RPM,
but also by time. This means that there are 2 conditions (time and
20.5 Timing table for rev launch RPM) to be met to gear shift. It is not possible to use this control with
automatic transmissions with more than one solenoid.
This timing table is only used for burnout mode, 2-step and 3-step.
This is not a compensation table, but a table with absolute timing
values, which ignores any other timing table or compensation. These settings will define the lock time between shifts and the RPM
in which they will happen. When the engine reaches the set RPM,
the output will be activated and it will start counting the lock time. The
shift into next gear will only happen after this time has passed and the
engine reaches the defined RPM again.
-
it’s duration, ignition timing and maximum ignition cut percentage.
6000 20,0 20,0 21,0
This feature allows switching on an external solenoid to shift the gears. Power reduction during gear shift
0,60
The activation strategy can be either by a fixed RPM value for all the s
gears or different RPM for each gear just like the shift light feature.
Gear shift output 7/21 Gear shift output 8/21
Power reduction duration (ms) Ignition timing during power reduction (degrees)
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This option enables a “variable duration” in the power reduction applied Time based enrichment 1/3 Time based enrichment 2/3
in the powershift feature, it will halt the power reduction as soon as it Disabled Enabled Time based fuel enrichment curve
+80
+60
+40
Select the outputs that will be used to activate the shifting solenoid, +20
and the type of signal, single pulse (air shifter), remain active (Lenco) -20
0,00 1,00 2,00 3,00 4,00 5,00 6,00 7,00
is at “Sensors and calibration” - “Outputs”. Disabled Enabled Time based advance/retard curve
1 2 3 4 5
Time
+
Activates a time based timing [s] 0,00 0,55 1,25 2,50 3,00
map, starting at the lauch point.
compensation (%) feature. After you enter the table, a graph will be -2,00
displayed. -4,00
-6,00
-8,00
-10,0
-12,0
0,00 1,00 2,00 3,00 4,00 5,00 6,00 7,00
1 2 3
Time
+
[s] 0,00 1,00 2,70
[%]
Cut
[%] 50 60 70
-
Time based advanced/retard timing It will perform ignition cut to keep the wheel speed/driveshaft RPM
under a predefined curve.
Enables a time based timing compensation that starts after the
The “Time based RPM (cut) - Limit” is the maximum level, which means
2-step deactivation. This compensation is a time (seconds) versus
the percentage of ignition events that will be cut to keep the engine
degrees BTDC (º BTDC) feature. After you enter the table, a graph
under the rev limiter.
will be displayed.
The RPM progression range acts as a smoothing for ignition cut.
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Example: rev limiter at 8000rpm, RPM progression range at 200rpm. perform ignition cut to keep the wheel speed/driveshaft RPM under a
From 8000rpm the ignition cut level will gradually increase until it predefined curve. Generally speaking, this speed/RPM control seeks
reaches 90% cut at 8200rpm. to limit the wheel speed during the run.
Time based driveshaft (cut) 1/4 Time based driveshaft (cut) 2/4
Values less than 90% may not keep the engine under the rev limiter. Speed based ignition cut
Disabled Enabled
Bigger RPM progression ranges tend to stabilize more smoothly the 1 2 3
+
Speed progression range
rev limiter, but allows the RPM to pass the RPM set as your rev limit.
Time
[s] 0,00 0,50 1,10
Driveshaft RPM
[kmh]
Speed
For inductive ignition systems it is recommended to use 90% maximum Speed (traction) 20
Kmh
[kmh] 55 57 75
-
level and 200 RPM progression range. For capacitive system, like
MSD, it is recommended to use 100% maximum level and 1 RPM
progression range.
Time based driveshaft (cut) 3/4
Ignition cut curve
9000
-
8000
7000
6000
The first screen will briefly explain how the feature works and it will ask
5000
4000 what the speed reference is, if it is a wheel speed or drive shaft RPM.
0,00 0,50 1,00 1,50 2,00 2,50 3,00
9000
8000
7000
Time based RPM (retard) 4/4 Time based RPM (retard) 4/4
0,0 0,00 4 4 6000
5000
-2,0 -2,00 Chart curves
4000
-4,0 -4,00 0,00 0,50 1,00 1,50 2,00 2,50 3,00
-6,00
-6,0
Revs Degrees
-8,0 -8,00
3 3 This feature reads the wheel speed (or the driveshaft RPM) and applies
1
2 ignition compensation, according to the two RPM curves (A and B)
1- Green Speed curve; to control launch.
2- Purple speed curve; The basic idea is to retard the ignition timing, reducing power to the
wheels. When the wheel speed reaches the programmed in the
3- Buttons for chart selection that will be in the upper layer;
“speed curve A”, the ECU starts the programmed retard in the “delay
4- Check boxes to enable or disable graphic display.;
curve A point”.
Time based speed (cut) As the speed increases, and goes toward the curve “B” speed, the
This feature is the same as the time based RPM (cut) but instead retard applied to the timing (that is interpolated between the two retard
of using the engine RPM, it uses the wheel speed (with a wheel
speed sensor or by calculating speed) or the driveshaft RPM. It will
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curves) is incremented. Thus, if the initial retard made by curve A is • If the speed/RPM programmed is overcoming the curve B, the
not sufficient to hold the speed of the vehicle, the retard will increase ignition retard is equal to the value programmed in curve B.
as much as the RPM increase.
In cases where the speed/RPM exceeds the limits of the curve “B”, 20.8 Pro-Nitrous
the maximum retard (entered in curve B) will be applied.
Time based speed (retard) 1/6 Time based speed (retard) 2/6
This feature controls up to 6 time based nitrous stages, with individual
Disabled Enabled Speed curve A
settings for each stage.
1 2 3 4 5
Time
+
[S] 0,00 0,55 1,25 2,50 3,00
Time based speed control allows Driveshaft RPM
[s]
the car to regain traction
Speed
through a timing retard ramp.
Speed (traction) [mph] 3800 3500 3700 5000 5500
-
Speed curve B
1 2 3 4 5
Time
+
[s] 0,00 0,25 0,45 0,95 1,50
mph
Speed
[mph] 5 15 15 55 120
-
Pro-Nitrous settings
After this, the ignition retard curves A and B To active the Pro-Nitrous it is mandatory fulfill 3 requirements:
Time based speed (retard) 6/6 Time based speed (retard) 6/6
10000 10000
5
8500 8500 Chart curves 1. Active the Pro-Nitrous button (external switch in one of the white
inputs or a dashboard button in FT display).
7000 7000
Speed A Speed B
5500 5500
1- Green speed curve A; With these 3 requirements fulfilled, the Pro-Nitrous stages will start and
2- Purple speed curve B; follow the configured time. The fuel and timing compensations will also
3- Pink timing retard curve A; start at this point. If any condition fails, the Pro-Nitrous is deactivated
4- Blue timing retard curve B; and FT will use fuel, timing and O2 closed loop main tables.
5- Buttons for chart selection that will be in the upper layer; Pro-Nitrous settings 2/13 Pro-Nitro 4/14
6- Check boxes to enable or disable graphic display; Disabled Enabled Stages activation outputs
Enable function by
Number of stages
Activated at 0V
In the end, a graph will be displayed with all the curves (speed/RPM Dashboard Switch
6 Activated at 12V
A and B, retard A and B) Pro-Nitrous switch
Note that the speed and retard curves shown on the graph form speed
and retard zones. They have the following characteristics: Pro-Nitrous settings 11/13
• When below the curve A, there is no retard applied to the engine;; Turn on with TPS above: Turn off with TPS below:
• When the speed/RPM is equal to the programmed curve A, the 95,0 90,0
% %
ignition retard is equal to the programmed in curve A;
• For speed/RPM between the two curves, the retard is
interpolated, in other words, the more the speed/RPM exceeds
the curve A towards to curve B, the more retarded the timing
will be;
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a minimum TPS, the other is to turn off with a maximum TPS. The
Ramp 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00
-
recommend is set the TPS to turn on at least 5% higher than the TPS
to turn off. This way there will be a hysteresis that won’t let Pro-Nitrous Fuel Pro-Nitrous stage 1 - 2/7
turn on and turn off several times when TPS is around activation TPS.
Also, you will be able to pedal the throttle to get back traction.
The RPM activation window is necessary to protect the engine, not 2400 RPM
Since the injectors are closer to the combustion chamber than the
nozzles/foggers, the purpose is that the fuel and nitrous get to the
combustion chamber at the very same time.
In the FTManager software is possible to visualize the total calculated
fuel table.
It is possible to set an OFF delay and OFF ramp after each stage. It
helps because moments after shut down the nitrous solenoid, the
intake still full of nitrous that will be consumed by the engine.
Pro-Nitrous settings 12/13 Pro-Nitrous settings 13/13 Nitrous stage cylinder trim and bottle pressure
1
Pro-Nitrous activation window
2 3 4 5 1
Pro-Nitrous Stages
2 3 4 5
compensation
+ +
Upper 2000 4000 5000 6000 6000
RPM
Turn on 0,00 1,00 2,00 3,95 5,95
[s]
• This is a fuel injection cylinder trim for the Pro-Nitrous feature.
Lowe 8000 8000 8500 8500 8500 Turn off 10,00 10,00 4,00 6,00 10,00
- -
1 2 3 4 5 6
0,30 0,25 0,20 0,15 0,10 0,10
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Cylinders
1 2 3
400 PSI
15 %
Time based output 2/5
Disabled Enabled
Nitrous stage timing tables: After the delay, there are the timing
Time to trigger after 2-step
tables to each stage. You can program the timing compensation 5,00
s
5800 150
RPM km/h
All these options can be enabled or disabled. The output signal can
Pro Nitrous fuel table 1/7 Timing Pro-Nitrous stage 1 - 2/7
be an ON/OFF signal (remaining on while the conditions are valid) or
Delay to start fuel compensation
(in seconds) a pulse (to release the parachute, for instance), which the duration
is programmable
1 2 3 4 5 6
0,30 0,25 0,20 0,15 0,10 0,10 400 RPM
The available activation conditions are: minimum RPM, minimum TPS,
-2,75
minimum driveshaft RPM.
º
If the output trigger type is ON/OFF, when one of the conditions stops
Pro Nitrous fuel table 8/8
being met, the output is turned off.
When activated, the output switches to 0V. In the FTManager, select
Time to deactivate fuel compensations
1 2 3 4 5
+
Delay 0,00 0,10 0,15 0,10 0,05 the output in the “Sensors and calibration” menu, then “Outputs”.
[s]
Ramp 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00 1,00
-
20.10 Wheelie Control
This function reads height and pitch sensors to help prevent the from
20.9 Time based output leaving the track surface. It is recommended for rear wheel drive cars
and bikes.
This feature allows activating an auxiliary output by time, which can
be used to release the parachute, turn on the nitrous or even switch
on the torque converter lockup solenoid.
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2,00
15,0 1,5 S
in °/S
Drag racing only: This feature will be activated after releasing the 2
step button/switch, during the next 15s it will be operating.
Set height (in) or pitch rate (º/s) to activate the retard control. It is
possible to use both sensors at the same time.
Wheelie control
Cut by height 3/7 Cut by pitch rate 4/7
seconds seconds
Retard stage 0,00 0,10 0,20 0,00 1.00 2.00
Retard Stage There is also the option to trigger an auxiliary output when the retard
or cut is being performed. The output can be used to release the
This feature retards the ignition timing when the front of the car reaches
chute, shift gears, etc.
the limit height that has been programmed. The cut stage cuts the
In the FTManager, select the output in the “Sensors and calibration”
ignition to control the front height of the vehicle.
menu, then “Outputs”.
The retard stage is a first line of defense to keep the ride height under
To use this function, a height sensor or a pitch rate sensor must be
control, the cut stage is a more aggressive way to stop the height/or
installed and configured in the “Sensors and calibration” menu, then
pitch rate from keep increasing.
“Inputs”.
Drag racing only: This feature will be activated after releasing the 2 White 1: Avaliable White 1: Avaliable
Set height (in) or pitch rate (º/s) to activate the retard control. It is White 4: TPS White 4: TPS
seconds seconds
0,00 0,10 0,20 0,00 1.00 2.00
15,0 -0,80 -0,88 -0,75 + 250.0 -0.80 -0,88 -0,75 + This feature creates a curve for a time based progressive opening of
16,0
in
-0,90 -1,00 -0,88 ° 300.0
°/s
-0,90 -1,00 -0,88 ° the electronic throttle.
17,0 -0,88 -1,00 -0,80 - 350.0 -0,88 -1,00 -0,80 -
Cut stage
As the retarding control, there are height and pitch rate configurations
to the cut stage. The cut level can be configured, and it is possible
to define a minimum time to the cut occurs.
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You can create a curve based on time by maximum percentage of Now it is possible to select if the transbrake and the staging function
throttle opening. will be active during 2-step and 3-step. This makes easier to stage
the car and prevents the driver from trying to stage without meeting
the launch conditions.
Staging control 1/4
2-step 2-step
3-step 3-step
IMPORTANT
The use of a solid state relay is mandatory for
this feature to work properly. ground
or 12V
White wire
Ground 87
Activation 85
86 Do not
Connect
Blue, Gray or Yellow wire 30
Solid State Relay
Hella
From Ignition
20.14 Mechanical fuel injection controller switched relay 12V/16V
NOTE
This manual shows the settings for one stage, but the
same can be applied to all other stages.
Settings:
The function can be enabled by a button on the ECU dashboard, by
an external switch (requires an appropriately configured analog input
or always active when the ECU is switched on.
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Mechanical fuel injection control Mechanical fuel injection control 1/7 The ignition compensations for each stage can be activated or
Settings Disabled Enabled deactivated with a delay time in relation to the fuel solenoid activation
time, thus seeking to get the exact time that ignition timing needs to
Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Stage 4
Dashboard Always enabled be changed to equal the fuel difference that is going to the engine.
Stage 5 Stage 6 Stage 7 Stage 8 External switch Next set up the ignition timing on the table, it’s possible to set up to
16 points for each stage.
When using an external switch, a white input must be configured or Stage 1 4/7 Ignition stage 1 6/8
Grey 5: Avaliable
Operation mode
There are two operation modes for this function.
Launch delay only: This option adjusts the delays only according
to the set up value, regardless the opponent time.
With dial on dashboard: In this option, the delays will be calculated
according to the time shown on the dial.
Stage 1 1/7 Launch delay controls 1/19
Disabled Enabled
Disabled Enabled
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In order for all the time based features that depend on a validated Launch delay controls 6/19
launch to start after the bracket delay expires, it’s necessary to validate Disabled Enabled
the launch by hitting the 2-step rev limiter or having TPS above 50% Pre launch
200 5000
Launch delay controls 2/19 ms RPM
FULL Tree
800
PRO Tree ms
Disab. Enab.
Launch delay controls 9/19
Launch Launch
delay 1 delay 2 Pre staging enable function
1.000 1.300
s s Bump up button Dashboard switch
Triggering bump down multiple times before delay 1 timer expires will Bump up button input selection
None
Select down button input selection
None
result in each instance being subtracted from final delay calculation. White 1: Avaliable White 1: Bump up button
+50 -50
Output: This feature makes it possible to configure an output that will
+150
ms ms ms
trigger a solenoid to limit the engine air intake opening. This output
remains active while two step button is pressed and deactivates when
the pre launch timer expires.
Pre launch RPM cut and Pre launch timer: This feature makes it
possible to set a target RPM cut designed to “save” the engine during Launch delay controls 18/19
the 2 step RPM target and will be active while the 2 step button is None
Blue 8: Avaliable
pressed. It will deactivate when a user defined pre launch timer is Grey 5: Avaliable
subtracted from an initiated delay 1 timer. (Example: 1.000 delay 1 Grey 6: Avaliable
and a 0.200 pre-launch timer will allow engine to climb to the 2-step
target RPM cut at 0.800)
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20.16 Time based individual ignition trim Throttle stop control 3/13 Throttle stop control 4/13
Time based individual ignition trim table after validated launch, allowing Timer 1 ON Timer 2 OFF (+) Bump (-) Bump
up delay down delay
better engine power management.
0.020 1.020 +0.005 -0.005
s s s s
Time based individual ignition trim2/2
Cylinders
1 2
White 2: Avaliable
-0.010 White 3: Avaliable
s
White 4: Avaliable
Blue 8: Avaliable
Grey 5: Avaliable
Output activation
Dialboard: Your dial
OFF-ON-OFF
1.56
s
ON-OFF-ON
Disabled Enabled
Output activation on 2-step release?
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/ FT600
settings
Overboost
Setup an overboost value to activate the alert and the action the ECU
must perform.
Overboost 1/2
Safe mode protects the engine whenever an alert is activated, limiting Overboost alert
Output activation
Activated at 0V
Maintain output activated Injector duty cycle
until next engine crank
Disabled Enabled
The configuration of alerts allows the programming of sound and visual Enable output
100
%
alerts whenever a dangerous situation to the engine is detected. It
is possible to setup up to three different actions when any alert is
displayed on the screen:
Oil Pressure
Alert only: alert is displayed on the screen, but the engine continues Enter a value that would be considered as excessive oil pressure
to work normally. excess and one that’s considered for low oil pressure. Also, select
Safe mode: besides the alert displaying on the screen, engine has how the ECU reacts when this alert is activated.
its max RPM limited to what was set up on the “Safe mode rev limiter” Oil Pressure 1/2
Engine shut off: besides the alert displayed on the screen, engine High oil
pressure alert
is immediately shut off by fuel and ignition cut. Enabled output
10.00
bar
NOTE
Keep in mind that the alerts programmed here can
happen at any time, including during overtakes, turns,
passes at the track and on the dynamometer.
Be careful when selecting the “turn engine off” option
and use it only for vital engine alerts.
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Alert settings/ FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600
Exhaust temperature
Minimum time
Enabled output
100
0.2 ºC
s
Disabled Enabled
Setup a value to activate the alert and how the ECU reacts. Enabled output
100
ºC
Disabled Enabled
Enable output
1.50
An alert will show when the O2 correction reaches upper or lower
bar
limits configured in the map.
The base fuel pressure is what the pressure regulator should keep with
MAP = 0 psi, that, in most of cases is 45psi with the engine turned Overboost by % ethanol
off and the fuel pump turned on.
It is possible to enable overboost alert according to the amount of
ethanol used. When you select this alert, a table is available in the
When engine is turned on, the vacuum/boost makes the fuel pressure
alerts settings menu.
regulator to manage the fuel pressure in a 1:1 ratio.
Boost pressure by ethanol % 2/3
This alert comes on when the rate of pan vacuum reading exceed the
threshold configured, indicating an imminent problem in the engine.
eGate Temperature
Setup an eGate temperature to activate the alert and the action the
ECU must perform.
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Interface / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600
Night mode: adjust brightness the display to value in LCD backlight LED for Colors
2
LED
3 4
White 1: O2 General
Day mode Dashboard White 2: 2-step
Day/night White 3: Air Conditioning
Night mode external switch
White 4: Oil pressure
Day Mode
100%
Nigth Mode
36%
Color: Select the LED color.
Warning mode: This menu has two options; always enabled or
blinking;
23.3 LED configuration (FT600 only) Condition: Select the function will be associated to this LED.
This function allows you to configure all optional LED’s Activation mode: set the maximum and minimum values to turn
the LED on.
Operation 2 and 3: This option provides more activation conditions
LED bar
to the same LED.
Select here the options on how the shift light LEDs will work. It is
possible to set the LEDs to turn on in a fixed RPM, progressively or
with different values by gear.
LED bar 1/3
Disabled Enabled
Single value: select the LED you want to edit, choose its color and
the RPM value to activate it .
LED bar 2/3 LED bar 3/3
Blinking 3. Avaliable
By gear: select the LED to edit, choose its color, set the RPM you
want it to turn on for each gear and which LEDs will be activated.
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Interface settings
RPM Bar
Adjust LCD brightness side LED’s and select between night and day
Dashboard
modes. Go to screen 1
on Two-Step quantity MAP Lambda 1 Ignition T.Engine
4
+15 Free
% Data P.Comb Battery TPS
LEDs Testing
Free
This option verify if all LEDs are working properly. Selecting this function Available
the LEDs must to turn on with the same color and at the same time, in Display configuration 2/5 Display configuration 3/5
case any LED do not turn on you must get in contact with FuelTech Information select:
TPS
Size exhibit
FT550)
Virtual LEDs are configured the same way as in the FT600, through NOTE
the ECU or the software. After version 3.10 of FTManager is possible to set 4
different dashboards directly in the software clicking
over the free gauges and editing the informations.
Battery MAP
RPM
Side LEDs
Avaliable Avaliable
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Interface / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600
-40 +150 1
°C °C
0 98
°C °C
4
RPM bar
When clicking the RPM bar parameter, it is possible to setup the RPM
where the red zone starts.
2
Display configuration
3
5500
RPM
Dials - Bracket
This parameter will define your dial as well as your opponent’s dial to Through the touchscreen it is possible to select if the splash screen
allow the ECU to calculate the crosstalk timer when the opponent is will be the default or a custom one.
dialed slower than you. This data can be viewed and changed via the Splash Screen
instrument panel or on FT Manager.
Default image
144
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Interface settings
Map Password
This password blocks all the map menus of the fuel and ignition table
adjustments, engine settings, aux function and file manager. Alert
settings, shift alert, display and initial screen are left unprotected. When
this password is enabled, it’s not possible to change any ignition or
fuel maps. The FTManager software access is also blocked by the
Map password.
WARNING
Passwords come disabled by default, when you
enable a password you will be blocking access to
people using the ECU, even yourself. When you
choose a password, be sure you will remember
it, as for safety reasons this password will only Measurement Units 1/6 Measurement Units 2/6
be removed through the total reset of the ECU Pressure unit Temperature unit O2 sensor unit Speed unit
This password only used to block editing Odometer and Hourmeter. Density unit Torque unit Fuel consumption unit
Nm km/l
g/cm3
kgf.m MPG
lb/ft3
lb.ft L/100km
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Interface / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600
NOTE
23.14 Serial number and software version This feature requires 2-step to be set up and activated
using an external button.
In this menu, it is possible to verify the software version and the
equipment’s serial number. There are four different settings for how the drag tree is going to light
Make sure you have these numbers in hand whenever the FuelTech up:
Technical Support is contacted to facilitate and optimize the assistance. - Full: One light after the other
Serial number and version 1/2 Serial number and version 2/2 - Pro: All three lights together
General
Software Version
Compatibility General
Software Version
Compatibility
- Rollout: The time it takes for the car to start moving after releasing
version
1.00
version
1.00
version
1.00
version
1.00
the button.
Serial number ECU: 2.00 Bootloader: 1.00
002814.0023041.035
Interface: 1.00 Bootloader: 1.00 3- Drag tree simulator.
4- Staging simulator, the upper and bottom lines represent
pre-staging and staging (only shows up if a staging button is
23.15 Odometer and Hourmeter configured).
This function was specially designed for engines that require a mileage
NOTE
or timing control.
1 - Odometer: Insert the mileage of the vehicle in the “total” field, This feature is only available in the following ECUs:
this value can be edited only through the FTManager with the FT450, FT550 and FT600.
specific password, there is a “Partial” odometer that is possible
5- Reaction time.
to zero the value anytime.
2 - Hourmeter: Follows the same principle of the Odometer, Practice tree game 1/2
registering the engine hours in the “Total” field, having another Car Reaction Time 3 4
Full .500 (Rollout)
field for “Partial” hours.
Full .400 290
ms
1 2
1 2
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/ FT600
manager
positions stored in the ECU. With this, you can have up to 3 totally Map 3
Copy map to another file
different calibrations for different fuels or engines. Another option is to Erase file Selection by button
use the same ECU for up to 3 different engines with their own maps.
Copy map to another file Copy map to another file
In the FTManager, the functions of File Manager are available in the <Map 1: Default FuelTech>
Copy map file to: Copiar ajuste para:
MAP 3:
Before using this function, make sure you have followed chapter 5 File manager 2/2 Selection by button 1/10
Further information about the assistant manager can be found in the Copy map to another file Single button
Chapter 7.7 of this manual Erase file Selection by button One button per map
24.2 Edit map file name You must set which maps will be available to be switched and also
whether it will be switched by analogic inputs or CAN Network.
Edit the file map name after generating the FuelTech base map.
Selection by button 2/8 Selection by button 3/10
File Manager 2/2 l Input selection
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FT450 / FT550
Electrification / FT550LITE / FT600
25. Electrification CCL - Charge current limit: The battery pack charge current limit.
25.1 Glossary
BMS - Battery Management System: responsible for monitoring
the battery pack cells. Informs the VCU in real time various information
such as: cell voltage, current, temperatures, status and faults, etc.
This equipment is only used when the battery pack is Li-Ion. For lead WEG CVW500 inverter: For this model, it is necessary to define
batteries the BMS is not required. the power reduction strategy; the speed to activate the regeneration
mode, the minimum pedal position, the maximum and nominal current
OBC - On-Board Charge: Battery pack charger.Connected together and the clockwise and counterclockwise torque.
with the BMS to charge the battery pack when the vehicle is connected
Powertrain settings 2/19 Power settings 3/19
to a charging station.
Combustion engine
Inverter model power reduction strategy
None Gtake KTZ34
DC/DC Converter: Responsible for charging the vehicle’s 12V WEG CVW300 Kelly KAC8080
CVW500 - Torque mode
battery (the electric vehicle’s alternator). This equipment keeps the WEG CVW500 SME A-X144
Invert the torque sign
12V battery charged using the charge from the battery pack.
Powertrain settings 4/19 Powertrain settings 5/19
PDU - Power Distribution Unit: Power control unit for the battery
Speed to activate Minimum pedal position
pack. The system operates when the starter key is off or in an regeneration to allow torque
emergency, cutting the positive and negative of the battery pack. 0 +5.0
kmh %
SOC - State of Charge: Informs the percentage of discharge and 550 275 0 0
charge level of the battery pack.
A A Nm Nm
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/ FT600
Powertrain settings 2/19 Powertrain settings 5/19 Parking brake output: Output responsible for activating the relay
Inverter model Minimum pedal position
connected to the vehicle’s parking brake.
to allow torque
Nenhum Gtake KTZ34
WEG CVW300
WEG CVW500
Kelly KAC8080
SME A-X144
+5.0
% 25.3 EV output configuration
This function is responsible for the operation mode of the car’s EV
Powertrain settings 6/19 Powertrain settings 7/19 system. The following outputs can be enabled, and whether they will
Max inverter Nominal motor be activated at 0V or 12V.
current current Maximum torque Minimum torque
550 275 0 0
A A Nm Nm
Max inverter Nominal motor EV charge enable output signal: Output for enabling the load that
current Maximum torque Minimum torque
the inverter will release on the vehicle.
current
550 275 0 0
A A Nm Nm
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Electrification / FT550LITE / FT600
Last trip: Calculation of how much power was used (W), and how
Regen tables 2/21 Regen. over TPS 3/21
much distance was travelled (km). This distance is counted after every
Disabled Enabled
100 meters traveled until the moment it is turned off.
Regen over TPS table
0.0 %
0.0 % Last charge: Calculation of how much power was used (W), and
how much distance was travelled (km). This distance is counted since
the last time the vehicle was recharged.
25.5 Battery
Battery settings 6/8 Battery settings 7/8
This function manages the charge of the battery pack. The parameters
Inverter Pre-charge time
configured here will serve as the basis for controlling the battery pack
HV battery Nominal
voltage
charge.
0 125.0
There are four BMS (charge controllers) options to choose from: ms V
Without BMS: used when the battery pack is built with conventional Battery settings 8/8
pack and connect it to a white “HV Battery Current” input on the VCU. 500 250
A A
150
FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE Electrification
/ FT600
Creeping
When activating this function, the vehicle will start to move as soon
as the pressure on the brake pedal is being reduced by the driver.
This function is very similar to a vehicle with an automatic transmission
when the brake pedal is released.
Adjust the parameters so that the creeping function works as best
serves the driver.
Lock DCDC Disabled Enabled There are two ways to control time and pressure:
with SOC bellow:
DCDC lock with DCL below:
0.0
By time: When the brake is detected as inactive, the function will wait
1
%
A the configured time to reach the maximum torque value.
0.0 0.0
V V
Allow DC/DC with SOC above: In this setting, create a charge limit
so that the battery pack can start charging the vehicle’s 12V battery.
Force use while battery charging & vehicle ready: Allows you to
release the 12V battery charge while the vehicle is running or plugged
into the charging socket.
Charge battery below and above: Create limits in Volts for 12V Drivability 4/17 Drivability 5/17
Speed Reference
30.0
EV Output Signal Enabled DC/DC: configures the output signal %
RRPM Reference
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FT450 / FT550
Electrification / FT550LITE / FT600
1 1
kmh RPM
Creeping function
Acceleration ramp time
Rramp by time
20
ms
Ramp by brake pressure
Dirigibilidade
Drivability 109/16
/17 Drivability 11/17 Disabled Enabled
Desativado
Disabled Enabled
Ativado Charging direction of rotation - Maximum
speed to allow change of direction
PowerShift Function
Habilitar
Enabledvelocidade
minimummínima
speedpara
to change
mudarmotor
o sentido 3
rotation
de giro do
direction
motor kmh
Speed reference
0
kmh
RPM reference
Drivability 16/17
0
RPM
On-Board Charger Control Input for turning off the On-board chager
None
Elcon HK-J 3K3 Dashboard button
TSM 2500
WEG OB66W external button release charge
Dilong DA3K3M
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Rotary engines setup
3. Install and tighten the Crank Angle Sensor in the engine. After
the steps above are correctly followed, the Crank Angle Sensor
should be aligned at TDC with the eccentric shaft.
A B
12 Teeth sensor 1 Tooth sensor
FuelTech C
Function FuelTech wire
pin
12 teeth sensor (crank signal) Red from black shielded cable 1
12 teeth sensor negative White from black shielded cable 2
1 tooth sensor (home signal) Red from gray shielded cable 3
D
1 tooth sensor negative White from gray shielded cable 4
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Rotary / FT550
engines setup / FT550LITE / FT600
After setting up Fuel Injection Setup and Ignition Setup menus, make sure you go through chapter 11.3 to generate a fuel and timing base
map for your engine.
For 2 rotor engines, the gray wires are connected as the table below shows:
ECU ignition output Function Recommended SparkPRO-4 channel
Gray wire #1 Leading rotor #1 – Coil L1 Channel 1
Gray wire #2 Leading rotor #2 – Coil L2 Channel 2
Gray wire #3 Trailing rotor #1 – Coil T1 Channel 3
Gray wire #4 Trailing rotor #2 – Coil T2 Channel 4
For 3 rotor engines, the gray wires are connected as the table below shows:
ECU ignition output Function Recommended SparkPRO-6 channel
Gray wire #1 Leading rotor #1 – Coil L1 Channel 1
Gray wire #2 Leading rotor #2 – Coil L2 Channel 2
Gray wire #3 Leading rotor #3 – Coil L3 Channel 3
Gray wire #4 Trailing rotor #1 – Coil T1 Channel 4
Gray wire #5 Trailing rotor #2 – Coil T2 Channel 5
Gray wire #6 Trailing rotor #3 – Coil T3 Channel 6
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Blue output#5
White - input#1
Blue output#13 Blue output#14
White - input#6 White - input#7
Blue output#4 Blue output#6
White - CAN sync signal input White - input#2
Blue output#12 Blue output#15
White/Red - CAN_A_HIGH White - input#8
Blue output#3 Bllue output#7 Battery negative
Red - CAM signal input White - input#3
Blue output#11 Blue output#16
AIR
Battery negative
1
Signal output
2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
FUEL
PS-10B
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
PS10-B
switched 12V
PRESSURE
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
Connector A
26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Signal outupt
Connector B
Battery negative
Yellow output#1
TEMPERATURE
Gray output#2
Black/White - Ground chassi White - input#14
Signal output
Yellow output#3 Yellow output#7
2
PS-10B
5V Input
2
Signal output
3
TPS
ignition switch
Negative
1
MAIN
15
30
RELAY
27. Electrical diagram - example FT600
86 85
Fuse
4 87 30
5V Input
Sinal output
Battery negative Hall
SENSOR
CAM SYNC
Fuse
INJECTORS
RELAY
86 85
_
2 87 30
+
BAT
1
Reference
Signal Output
+
VR SENSOR
POWER GROUND
Shield
CRANK TRIGGER
ENGINE
head or block
CRANK TRIGGER SENSOR
Fuse
COILS
RELAY
THERMATIC
86 85 FAN RELAY
87 30 Fuse 85 86
FUEL PUMP
Fuse
RELAY 87 30
85 86
Ignition signal input - Channel # 1 -Gray
Power Ground - Black/ White 87 30
1
2
12V from relay +
1 2 3
SparkPRO-2 4 5 6
-
Channel #2 Output - Green
FUEL PUMP
Power Ground - Black/white
FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE
1
+
2
12V from relay
Electrical
155
diagram
/ FT600
4
156
3 Negative
AIR
Electrical
TEMP
FT450
Signal
Negative
A
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
FT450diagram
Signal
C
FUEL
PS-150
8 9 10 11 12 13
5V Input
B
PRESSURE
14 15 16 17 18 19
/ FT550
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Connector A
Signal
TEMP
Negative
ENGINE
Negative
A
Signal
C
OIL
PS-150
PS10-B
5V Input
B
PRESSURE
5V Input
Signal
TPS
IGNITION SWITCH
Negative
/ FT550LITE / FT600
MAIN
15
30
RELAY
85 86
Fuse
4 87 30
Sensor Ground
Signal
HALL
SENSOR
CAM SYNC
3 Switched 12V
Fuse
INJECTORS
RELAY
85 86
_
87 30
+
2 CRANK TRIGGER
+
CRANKTRIGGER SENSOR
BAT
1
Reference
Signal
POWER GROUND VR SENSOR
Shield
ENGINE
HEAD OR BLOCK
Fuse
COILS
RELAY
THERMATIC
85 86 FAN RELAY
RELAY 87 30
85 86
Ignition signal input - Channel #2 - Gray
Power Ground - Black/White 87 30
1
CAN - Pin #4 -Red/White
2
12V from relay
1 2 3
+ analog Output - Yellow/Red
Switched 12V - Red
4 5 6
- 4
SparkPRO-2
1 2 3 4 5 6
3
Channel #1 ouput - Green
7 8 9 10 11 12
WB-O2
Nano #1
FUEL PUMP
Power ground - Black/White
SparkPRO Channel #2 ouput - Green
1
+ Power Ground - Black/White
2
12V from relay Battery negative - Black
- CAN - Pin #3 - Yellow/Blue
CAN B (+) HI
FT550
Blue output #4 4
Ignition COIL #5 Ignition COIL #6
Ignition COIL #3 Ignition COIL #4 3 Sensor Ground
Sensor Ground
A
Blue output #1 Power Ground Power ground White input #10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Signal
C
FUEL
PS-150
PS10-B
Ignition COIL #1 Red 12V input from relay Blue output #7 White input #12 5V input
PRESSURE
8 9 10 11 12 13 8 9 10 11 12 13 B
5V para sensores Red RPM signal input Blue output #9 White input #14
14 15 16 17 18 19 14 15 16 17 18 19
CAN A (-) LOW White magnetic RPM signal sensor White input #13
TEMPERATURE
PS-150
White input #4
PS10-B
5V Input
Blue output #4
Signal
TPS
Sensor Ground
IGNITION SWITCH
Blue output #3
MAIN
15
30
RELAY
85 86
Blue output #2
Fuse
4 87 30
Sensor Ground
Signal
HALL
SENSOR
Blue output #1
CAM SYNC
3 Switched 12V
Fuse
INJECTORS
RELAY
85 86
_
87 30
+
2 CRANK TRIGGER
+
CRANK TRIGGER SENSOR
BAT
1 Blue output #5
Reference
Signal
POWER GROUND INDUCTIVE
Blue output #6 Shield
ENGINE
HEAD OR BLOCK
Blue output #7
5
Fuse
COILS
Blue output #8
RPM RELAY
6 activated output THERMATIC
85 86 FAN RELAY
RELAY 87 30
85 86
7 87 30
Ignition COIL #6
Switched 12V Spark wire ground
Battery negative (power) Spark wire ground
Spark wire ground Battery negative (power)
6 THERMATIC FAN
ABCDE
ABCDE
Spark wire ground Switched 12V
3 CAN - Pin #4 -Red/White
8 Ignition COIL #3
+ analog Output - Yellow/Red
Switched 12V - Red
Ignition COIL #7
Switched 12V Spark wire ground
- 4
Battery negative (power) Spark wire ground 1 2 3 4 5 6
Spark wire ground Battery negative (power)
7
ABCDE
ABCDE
ABCDE
1 4 Spark wire ground Switched 12V
Ignition COIL #4 7 8 9 10 11 12
WB-O2
Nano #1
FUEL PUMP
ABCDE
terminal through separate wires. Switched 12V
Ignition COIL #2 Ignition COIL #5
2 5
Electrical
157
diagram
/ FT600
158
Electrical
FT550
CAN B (+) HI
Blue output #4 4
Ignition COIL #5 Ignition COIL #6
Ignition COIL #3 Ignition COIL #4 3 Sensor Ground
Ignition COIL #2 Battery Negative Blue output #8 White input #11 TEMPERATURE
Sensor Ground
A
Blue output #1 Power Ground Power ground White input #10
/ FT550
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Signal
C
FUEL
PS-150
PS10-B
Ignition COIL #1 Red 12V input from relay Blue output #7 White input #12 5V input
PRESSURE
B
8 9 10 11 12 13 8 9 10 11 12 13
5V para sensores Red RPM signal input Blue output #9 White input #14
14 15 16 17 18 19 14 15 16 17 18 19
CAN A (-) LOW White magnetic RPM signal sensor White input #13
TEMPERATURE
PS-150
White input #4
PS10-B
5V Input
Blue output #4
Signal
TPS
/ FT550LITE / FT600
Sensor Ground
IGNITION SWITCH
Blue output #3
MAIN
15
30
RELAY
85 86
Blue output #2
Fuse
4 87 30
Sensor Ground
Signal
HALL
SENSOR
Blue output #1
CAM SYNC
3 Switched 12V
Fuse
INJECTORS
RELAY
Blue output #6 85 86
_
87 30
+
2 CRANK TRIGGER
+
CRANK TRIGGER SENSOR
BAT
1 Blue output #5
Reference
Signal
6 POWER GROUND VR SENSOR
Shield
ENGINE
HEAD OR BLOCK
5
Fuse
ABCDE
1 COILS
RPM RELAY
Activated output THERMATIC
85 86 FAN RELAY
RELAY 87 30
85 86
Switched 12V
Battery negative (power) PINS B and D (battery negative) must reach the 87 30
Spark wire ground battery negative terminal through separate wires.
Spark wire ground
ABCDE
Ignition COIL #2
2 THERMATIC FAN
CAN - Pin #4 -Red/White
+ analog Output - Yellow/Red
Ignition COIL #5
Switched 12V Spark wire ground
Switched 12V - Red
Battery negative (power) Spark wire ground
Spark wire ground Battery negative (power)
5
ABCDE
-
ABCDE
3 Spark wire ground Switched 12V
4
Ignition COIL #3 1 2 3 4 5 6
3
7 8 9 10 11 12
WB-O2
Nano #1
FUEL PUMP
ABCDE
Spark wire ground
ABCDE
Switched 12V CAN - Pin #3 - Yellow/Blue
Ignition COIL #4
4 -
FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE /Mounting
FT600 kit
2
4
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Bracket / FT550 / FT550LITE / FT600
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43,0 mm
65,00 mm
18,50 mm
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FT450 / FT550 / FT550LITE Protocol
/ FT600 CAN
30. FTCAN 2.0 protocol A list with all the possible ProductTypeIDs is presented later in this
document.
30.1 Physical layer
CAN 2.0B extended mode
DataFieldID
Rate: 1Mbps Identifies the type of data structure that is being sent in the CAN FRAME
-> DATA FIELD. There are 4 possible data layouts:
Features
• 0x00: Standard CAN data field
In this document we will approach the implementation of a custom
• 0x01: Standard CAN data field coming from/going to a bus
protocol (FTCAN) running on top of a CAN 2.0B physical layer. One
converter.
rain feature of the FTCAN protocol is to provide a means to segment a
• 0x02: FTCAN 2.0 data field
large stream of data into many smaller CAN packets. We will consider
• 0x03: FTCAN 2.0 data field coming from/going to a bus
a CAN FRAME as indicated below:
converter.
CAN FRAME
MessageID
29 bits 0 to 8 bytes
Identifies the data in the DATA FIELD. Example: commands,
IDENTIFICATION DATA FIELD
configuration data, real time readings, etc. The lower the MessageID
the higher is the priority. The MessageID’s most significant bit is
reserved in order to identify a response from a command:
30.2 IDENTIFICATION
The FTCAN will use the 29 bits of the IDENTIFICATION header to MessageID (11 bits)
identify the device that originated the message. The 29 bits will be Bit 10 Bits 9 to 0 (10 bits)
divided in order to provide information about: the unique product Response (value 1) Message code
identifier, type of data and the type of message that is being sent. The
bit division was planned in order to have multiple message priorities for The priorities ranges are:
the same type of product, and to have multiple priorities for the many • Critical priority: 0x000 a 0x0FF
different products inside the same CAN physical layer.
• High priority: 0x100 a 0x1FF
• Medium priority: 0x200 a 0x2FF
IDENTIFICATION (29 bits)
• Low priority: 0x300 a 0x3FF
Bits 28 to Bits 13 to Bits 10 to 0
14 (15 bits) 11 (3 bits) (11 bits)
A list with all the possible MessageIDs is presented later in this
ProductID DataFieldID MessageID
document.
ProductID
30.3 DATA FIELD
Identifies the product that has sent the message. The lower the
ProductID the higher is the priority in the CAN bus. In the network The DATA FIELD can have up to 8 data layouts accordingly to the
two devices that are the same type of product (two O2 sensors for DataFieldID’s value. All values in the DATA FIELD are transmitted as
example) cannot have the same ProductID. In order to differentiate big-endian.
two products of the same type the ProductID bits are divided as
show below. DataFieldID 0x00: Standard CAN
ProductID (15 bits) In this data layout all 8 bytes of the DATA FIELD are used as valid
Bit 14 to 5 (10 bits) Bits 4 to 0 (5 bits) data (PAYLOAD). All data are transmitted in one shot since this mode
doesn’t implement data segmentation.
ProductTypeID Unique identifier
Each product that wants to send data to the CAN bus must have a DATA FIELD (1 to 8 bytes)
unique identifier. Devices that will only receive data from the CAN bus 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
doesn’t need to have a unique ID. PAYLOAD
The ProductIDs are divided in priority ranges: DataFieldID 0x01: Standard CAN Bridge (bridge, gateway
or converter)
• Critical priority: 0x0000 to 0x1FFF In this data layout all 8 bytes of the DATA FIELD will be forwarded
• High priority: 0x2000 to 0x3FFF by the bus converter. The DataFieldID (0x01) is also used to identify
• Medium priority: 0x4000 to 0x5FFF packets that are originated outside the CAN bus. Bridge examples
• Low priority: 0x6000 to 0x7FFF are: Standalone USB-CAN converter, FT500’s USB-CAN bridge, etc.
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The first byte of the DATA FIELD will have the value of 0xFF. The Last segment (if present)
following 7 bytes will have the message data (PAYLOAD).
DATA FIELD (1 to 8 bytes)
DATA FIELD (1 to 8 bytes) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0xFE PAYLOAD
0xFF PAYLOAD
NOTE
Segmented packet The maximum PAYLOAD length will be: 5 + (0xFD *
In the first byte of the DATA FIELD there will be values ranging from 0x00 7) = 1776 bytes.
to 0xFE. The first segment will have the 0x00 value and the following
packets will contain 0x01, 0x02 and so on. In the first segment the 2
bytes following the 0x00 value contain the segmentation data.
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30.4 Attachments
ProductID’s list
Since the 5 least significant bits of the ProductID are used for the unique value the FTCAN protocol can have up to 32
devices of the same product type at the same time. The unique value will range from 0x00 to 0x1F. The limit for different
products types will be 1024.
ProductID
Priority Range Product Type
ProductTypeID
Start Finish
Device searching a ProductID (unique value
Critical ----- 0x0FFF 0x0FFF
undefined)
High 0x0140 0x2800 0x281F Gear Controller
High 0x0141 0x2820 0x283F Knock Meter
High 0x0142 0x2840 0x285F Boost Controller 2
High 0x0150 0x2A00 0X2A1F Reserved for Future Use
Medium 0x0240 0x4800 0x481F WBO2 Nano
Medium 0x0241 0x4820 0x483F WBO2 Slim
Medium 0x0242 0x4840 0x485F Alcohol O2
Medium 0x0243 0x4860 0x4861 FTSPARK
Medium 0x0244 0x4880 0x4881 Switchpanel-8
Medium 0x0244 0x4882 0x4883 Switchpanel-4
Medium 0x0244 0x4884 0x4885 Switchpanel-5
Medium 0x0244 0x4886 0x4887 Switchpanel-8 mini
Medium 0x0245 0x48A0 0x48BF Reserved for Future Use
Medium 0x0246 0x48C0 0x48DF Reserved for Future Use
Medium 0x0280 0x5000 0x501F FT500 ECU
Medium 0x0281 0x5020 0x503F FT600 ECU
Medium 0x0282 0x5040 0x505F First reserved range for future ECUs
Medium … … … …
Medium 0x02E4 0x5C80 0x5C9F Last reserved range for future ECUs
Low 0x0340 0x6800 0x681F Reserved for Future Use
Reserved ----- 0x0800 0x0800 FuelTech EGT-8 CAN (model A)
Reserved ----- 0x0880 0x0880 FuelTech EGT-8 CAN (model B)
Example: A FT500 device with the unique value of 3 will have the on the type of data, critical data will be broadcasted more often.
following ProductID: Examples of critical data: Ignition Cut, Two Step signal, emergency
signals, etc. Examples of high priority data: RPM, ignition timing, actual
(0x0280 << 5) + 3 = 0x5003 injection flow, MAP, TPS, etc.
Where 0x0280 is the ProductTypeID for FT500 and 3 is the unique Values are always transmitted as signed 16 bits in big-endian byte
value. The “<<” is the C language command rotate bit left, 0x0280 order.
<< 5 is the same as multiply 0x0280 with 0x0020. Statuses are transmitted as big-endian unsigned 16 bits.
Each real time data will be composed of 4 bytes:
MessageID’s list
REAL TIME DATA
• 0x0FF, 0x1FF, 0x2FF e 0x3FF – Real time reading broadcast
0-1 2-3
0x0FF – Critical priority
Data identifier Value or status
0x1FF – High priority
(MeasureID) (big endian)
0x2FF – Medium priority
0x3FF – Low priority If a device needs to broadcast more than one reading at the same
time it can do so using a segmented packet:
Those are the MessageIDs that the FuelTech’s device will use to
transmit its real time readings. The rate for each broadcast will depend
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Segmented packet PAYLOAD A list with the available MeasureIDs is presented further in this
document.
MEASURE 1
0-1 2-3
• 0x600, 0x601, e 0x602 – Real time simple broadcast
MeasureID Value/Stat
Those are the MessageIDs that the FuelTech’s device will use to
MEASURE 2 transmit its real time readings using a fixed set of MeasureIDs. Each
4-5 6-7 measure value is prefixed in a specific position in payload. The rate
MeasureID Value/Stat for each broadcast is 100Hz.
Values are always transmitted as signed 16 bits in big-endian byte
order.
MEASURE 3
8-9 10-11
The data is transmitted always using a CAN standard data frame
MeasureID Value/Stat (DataFieldID 0x00) to transmit 4 measures at a time as shown in the
following image:
NOTE
The maximum number of measures that can be Segmented packet PAYLOAD
transmitted on segmented packages are: 1776/4
MEASURE 1 MEASURE 2 MEASURE 3 MEASURE 4
= 444
0-1 2-3 4-5 6-7
Another possibility is to use a CAN standard data frame to transmit 2 Value Value Value Value
measures at a time, all the devices in the CAN bus must be capable
of receiving data using all the data layouts.
MeasureIDs
The least significant bit of the MeasureID is used to indicate if the
following value is the actual value or the reading status. Considering
that the MeasureID have 16 bits in total we will use 15 bits to identify
the data that is being transmitted.
MeasureID
Bits 15 to 1 Bit 0
Data identifier 0: Data value
(DataID) 1: Data status
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Only one of the possible sources is allowed to broadcast a specific DataID on the network. If one or more sources are broadcasting the same
DataID a network conflict state is raised.
*The broadcast transmission rate may vary when the ECU is under high RPM.
Note 1 Value 0xFF: Undefined high voltage bus. (external ignition disabled until next power
Note 4 cicle).
Value 0: None (running)
- Bit 3: Under voltage in the output drivers power supply. (external
Value 1: Burnout Value 0: Km/h
ignition disabled while condition exists).
Value 2: Burnout Spool (Burnout Value 1: Mph
- Bit 4: Charge circuit unable to charge capacitors.
and 2-Step) Note 5 - Bit 5: Power supply under voltage.
Value 3: 3-Step
Value 0: bar - Bit 6: 12V switch under voltage.
Value 4: 2-Step
Value 1: PSI
Note 2 Value 2: KPa Note 9 Bit 14: Output 15
Value -1: Reverse Note 6 Bit 0: Output 1 Bit 15: Output 16
Value 0: Neutral
Value 0: °C Bit 1: Output 2
Value 1: First gear
Value 1: °F Bit 2: Output 3 Note 10
Value 2: Second gear
Value 3: Third gear
Note 7 Bit 3: Output 4
Bit 0: Internal use
Value 0: Off Bit 4: Output 5
Value 4: Fourth gear Bit 1: Internal use
Value 1: On Bit 5: Output 6
Value 5: Fifth gear Bit 2: High power mode enabled
Bit 6: Output 7
Value 6: Sixth gear Note 8
Bit 7: Output 8
Note 3 - Bit 0: Unknown pulse width Note 11
Bit 8: Output 9
Value 0: Undefined received by the FT Ignition Incremental counter of errors in the respective
Bit 9: Output 10
Bus. cylinder
Value 1: Lambda Bit 10: Output 11
- Bit 1: Incorrect ignition
Value 2: AFR ethanol Bit 11: Output 12
order in semi-sequential
Value 3: AFR methanol Bit 12: Output 13
operation.
Value 4: AFR gasoline Bit 13: Output 14
- Bit 2: Over voltage in the
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Simplified packets
In addition to the standard packets the FTCAN 2.0 can also be used in conjunction with simplified broadcast packets.
This simplified broadcast packets have a fixed and defined data structure and are only broadcasted by the ECUs. The
following table shows the simplified packets:
Bytes
ID (FT500) ID (FT600/550/450) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
0x14000600 0x14080600 TPS MAP Air temp Engine Temp
0x14000601 0x14080601 Oil Pressure Fuel Pressure Water Pressure Gear
0x14000602 0x14080602 Exhaust O2 RPM Oil Temp Pit Limit
0x14000603 0x14080603 Wheel Speed FR Wheel Speed FL Wheel Speed RR Wheel Speed RL
0x14000604 0x14080604 Traction Ctrl - Slip Traction Ctrl - Retard Traction Ctrl - Cut Heading
0x14000605 0x14080605 Shock sensor FR Shock sensor FL Shock sensor RR Shock sensor RL
0x14000606 0x14080606 G-forge (accel) G-force (lateral) Yaw-rate (frontal) Yaw-rate (lateral)
0x14000607 0x14080607 Lambda Correction Fuel Flow Total
CAN A
2 1
CAN-B HI (+)
CAN-B LO (-)
Examples
Example 1: Standard CAN layout – Single packet with RPM value
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Example 2: Standard CAN layout – Single packet with RPM and TPS values
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