Haltech E6GMX - Manual (Page 27)

E6GMX Manual
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CHAPTER 4 CONFIGURING THE ECU
4.1 Using the ECU Set-up Pages
The Set-up pages of the programming software tell the ECU essential information about the
engine which it is to control.
NOTE:
The set-up pages are where tuning should begin, it is important to configure
the ECU before any attempt is made to start and operate the engine.
Each setup page consists of dialog boxes where the user enters the desired values and settings.
To navigate between the settings the user can use the mouse or press the Tab key and either
types in the required value or presses on a check boxes. To apply the changes the user presses
the Enter key or clicks on the OK button
4.2 The ECU Set-up Pages
The main set-up pages that define the way the ECU operate. These are:
- Main Set-up
- Trigger Set-up
- Ignition Set-up
- Fuel Set-up
- In/Out Set-up
These set-up pages must be configured before the engine is even started to insure the
following: the engine will run, no damage will be caused to the engine or engine components
and no damage will be caused to the ECU. In addition to these set-up pages are the options
set-up pages that configure the following: idle control, closed loop O2 control and the PWM
outputs. These outputs are not critical to starting the engine and are usually left until the
engine has been roughly tuned to allow it to idle.
4.2.1 Main Set-up Page
The main set-up page contains basic engine information. The Main Set-up Page is accessed
via the set-up menu or using: CTRL-M from anywhere in the programming software.
The fields in the main set-up page are as follows:
Cylinders
The number of cylinders needs to be entered here. This parameter is used to determine
the engine speed and other fuel and ignition requirements.
Load Sensing
The ECU can use either the manifold pressure or the throttle position as a means of
determining the engine load. Most engines operate using manifold pressure to sense
engine load. If your engine employs any form of supercharging, you must run in
manifold pressure mode. Only engine with long duration cams or multiple throttle
bodies or motorbikes require throttle mode - i.e. Engines whose vacuum signal is
small, or fluctuates greatly. If you are unsure what to use, contact your Haltech dealer.