MoTeC DBW-4 - Manual (Page 8)

MoTeC DBW-4 8 Introduction
Configuration
The DBW-4 unit is configured using the MoTec DBW-4 Manager Software. This software can load/save
configurations and display diagnostic information. DBW-4 Manager communicates with the DBW-4 using the MoTeC
CAN cable.
The software is used to configure all PID Parameters as well as calibrate the maximum, minimum and measured
value ranges.
Before starting configuration and setup, ensure that all wiring to the actuators and sensors are complete as well as all
power and communication wiring.
The main window of DBW-4 Manager is shown below, with the settings for each of the four PID controllers on a
separate tab. Each PID controller can disabled, or configured as either a Drive By Wire or generic (“Other“) PID
controller.
Values for PID parameters are specified in the documentation supplied by MoTec for each throttle body, and are the
same parameters that the MoTeC ECU Manager software uses for single drive by wire applications (ie. non DBW-4
applications)
Configuration files for several drive by wire motors are supplied with the DBW-4 Manager software. These files have
all the PID Parameters for the motor type, but the motor must still be calibrated before it can be used.
A configurations (with a completed calibration) must be sent to the DBW-4 before it will take effect. The configuration
is sent to the DBW-4 by selecting the Send Config menu option or by pressing F5.