Getting Started................................................................................................................................. 7 Setting the ECU parameters for a specific engine ................................................................... 7 Auxiliaries ................................................................................................................................. 7 Output Control circuits..............................................................................................................

7 Engine Tuning .......................................................................................................................... 7 Tune Analyser .......................................................................................................................... 8 Data Logging ............................................................................................................................ 8 Wiring Diagrams ....................................................................................................................... 8 Convert Stinger 3 files to Stinger 4.................................................................................................. 9 ECU Setup Screen ........................................................................................................................ 10 Load Source .................................................................................................................................. 11 Injector Arrangement ..................................................................................................................... 12 Multi point 360 for rotary and piston engines ......................................................................... 12 Multi point 720 for piston engines only................................................................................... 12 Throttle Body for rotary and 2 or 4 cycle piston engines........................................................ 12 Injector Connections...................................................................................................................... 13 Trigger Sensor Type...................................................................................................................... 14 General................................................................................................................................... 14 Hall / Optical ........................................................................................................................... 14 Magnetic ................................................................................................................................. 14 Trigger and Sync Sensor Connections.......................................................................................... 15 Trigger Edge .................................................................................................................................. 16 General................................................................................................................................... 16 For Magnetic........................................................................................................................... 16 For Hall / Optical sensors ....................................................................................................... 16 Trigger Resistor ............................................................................................................................. 17 Magnetic Sensor .................................................................................................................... 17 Number of teeth per cam cycle...................................................................................................... 18 1 tooth per cylinder firing ........................................................................................................ 18 Multi tooth ............................................................................................................................... 18 Engine Cycle.................................................................................................................................. 19 Sync Sensor Type ......................................................................................................................... 20 General................................................................................................................................... 20 Hall / Optical ........................................................................................................................... 20 Magnetic ................................................................................................................................. 20 Sync Edge ..................................................................................................................................... 21 General................................................................................................................................... 21 For Magnetic........................................................................................................................... 21 For Hall / Optical sensors ....................................................................................................... 21 Sync Resistor................................................................................................................................. 22

Magnetic Sensor .................................................................................................................... 22 Static Ignition Timing ..................................................................................................................... 23 Lambda sensor .............................................................................................................................. 24 Off........................................................................................................................................... 24 Bosch 4 Wire (Bosch Sensor Number 0 258 104 002) ......................................................... 24 Bosch 5 Wire (Innovate LC-1) ............................................................................................... 24 Narrow Band........................................................................................................................... 24 LC1 Connection Drawing............................................................................................................... 25 Number of Cylinders...................................................................................................................... 26 Ignition Type .................................................................................................................................. 27 General................................................................................................................................... 27 IGN TYPE (00) Normal........................................................................................................... 27 IGN TYPE (01) Nissan ........................................................................................................... 27 IGN TYPE (02) Nissan ........................................................................................................... 27 IGN TYPE (03) WRX SUBARU.............................................................................................. 27 IGN TYPE (04) ....................................................................................................................... 27 N16 Nissan ............................................................................................................................. 28 2001 Subaru ........................................................................................................................... 28 ''Audi 136 Teeth...................................................................................................................... 28 Missing tooth mode ................................................................................................................ 28 Nissan Crank Angle Positioning .................................................................................................... 29 2 Rotor DFI Wiring ......................................................................................................................... 30 3 Rotor DFI Wiring ......................................................................................................................... 31 Number of teeth after missing ....................................................................................................... 32 Sync Sensor Used ......................................................................................................................... 33 No. of Igniters ................................................................................................................................ 34 ''Multi Ignition Coil................................................................................................................... 34 Single Ignition coil .................................................................................................................. 34 Ecu Connections............................................................................................................................ 35 Ignition Dwell mS ........................................................................................................................... 36 Injector Ohms ................................................................................................................................ 37 Sensitivity....................................................................................................................................... 38 Intake Induction ............................................................................................................................. 39 Normal / Turbo ....................................................................................................................... 39 Super Charged ....................................................................................................................... 39 Super Charger Boost..................................................................................................................... 40 Accelerator Enrichment ................................................................................................................. 41 Enrichment Duration...................................................................................................................... 42 Soft Rev Limit ................................................................................................................................ 43 Hard RPM Limit ............................................................................................................................. 44 Boost Cut ....................................................................................................................................... 45 Deceleration Fuel Cut.................................................................................................................... 46

Throttle Position Sensor Calibration .............................................................................................. 47 Use Throttle Sensor ............................................................................................................... 47 Close Throttle ......................................................................................................................... 47 Fully Open Throttle................................................................................................................. 47 General................................................................................................................................... 47 PWM Base Frequency................................................................................................................... 48 Closed Loop Lambda .................................................................................................................... 49 Narrow Band........................................................................................................................... 49 Bosch 4 Wire Wide Band ....................................................................................................... 49 Bosch 5 Wire Wide Band (Innovate LC-1) ............................................................................ 49 Wide Band Closed Loop Control ............................................................................................ 49 Digital Input.................................................................................................................................... 50 General................................................................................................................................... 50 Disable Anti lag ...................................................................................................................... 50 Two Step RPM limiter............................................................................................................. 50 Idle Up Percentage................................................................................................................. 50 Nos Function .......................................................................................................................... 50 Turbo Anti Lag ............................................................................................................................... 51 Rally Mode.............................................................................................................................. 51 Drag Mode.............................................................................................................................. 52 Auxiliary Outputs............................................................................................................................ 53 Auxiliary Output Modes .......................................................................................................... 53 Relay Control Modes 1 - 4 (Digital) ....................................................................................... 53 Relay Control Modes 5 - 6 (Digital) ....................................................................................... 55 Rev Acting .............................................................................................................................. 55 Fuel Pump Output Mode 7 ..................................................................................................... 56 Tacho Output Mode 8............................................................................................................. 56 Auxiliary Outputs Connections ...................................................................................................... 57 PWM Modes 9 to 12 ...................................................................................................................... 58 Frequency............................................................................................................................... 58 Duty Cycle .............................................................................................................................. 59 PWM Verses RPM Mode 9 .................................................................................................... 59 PWM Verses Kpa Mode 10 .................................................................................................... 59 PWM Verses Throttle Position Mode 11 ................................................................................ 60 PWM Idle Control Mode 12 .................................................................................................... 60 REV ACT FOR PWM ............................................................................................................. 60 Idle Motor Control .......................................................................................................................... 61 Step 1: Ensure the engine is well tuned................................................................................. 61 Step 2: Select an output circuit to use.................................................................................... 61 Step 3: Set the mechanical idle speed adjustment ................................................................ 61 Step 4: final adjustment.......................................................................................................... 61 Step 5: Cold engine adjustment ............................................................................................. 61

Fuel and Ignition Maps .................................................................................................................. 62 Stinger 4 High Boost...................................................................................................................... 63 Using "FUEL TRIM" for First time engine set-up starting....................................................... 63 Adjusting Fuel / Ignition Maps ................................................................................................ 63 Clear Flood Mode................................................................................................................... 63 Tuning grid command keys ........................................................................................................... 64 Page-Up and Page-Down Keys ............................................................................................. 64 Auto Trace (Space Bar).......................................................................................................... 64 Insert RPM Column (Ctrl +Right Arrow or Shft+Alt+C) ...................................................... 64 Insert Load Row (Ctrl + Down Arrow or Shft+Alt+R)............................................................ 64 Delete RPM Column (Ctrl + Left Arrow or Shft+Ctrl+C)......................................................... 64 Delete Row (Ctrl + Up Arrow or Shft+Ctrl+R)......................................................................... 64 Copy grid cell Value (Alt + Arrow) ......................................................................................... 64 Interpolate or Fill (Shift + Left or Right or Up or Down Arrows) ............................................ 64 Create new Tuning grid (Alt+Ctrl + T) ................................................................................... 65 Changing Existing RPM or Load index values (Alt+Ctrl + H)................................................ 65 Alt+Ctrl + R ............................................................................................................................. 65 Alt+Ctrl + C ............................................................................................................................. 65 Changing the page-up & page-down resolution..................................................................... 65 Throttle Position Load Points......................................................................................................... 66 Throttle Position Sensor ......................................................................................................... 66 Tune Analyser................................................................................................................................ 67 Running the Analyser ............................................................................................................. 67 Applying changes Automatically............................................................................................. 67 Applying changes Manually.................................................................................................... 67 Log Controls .................................................................................................................................. 68 New Data Log......................................................................................................................... 68 Start Logging - F2................................................................................................................... 68 Saving a Data Log session to file ........................................................................................... 68 Reading a save Data log session........................................................................................... 68 Log Graph............................................................................................................................... 68 Viewing Logged Data .................................................................................................................... 69 Chart Display ................................................................................................................................. 70 Hall Sensor Wiring ......................................................................................................................... 71 Igniter Wiring.................................................................................................................................. 72 NOS Wiring Diagram ..................................................................................................................... 73 6 Cyl DFI Wiring............................................................................................................................. 74 4 Cylinder DFI Wiring .................................................................................................................... 75 Air Sensor Calibration.................................................................................................................... 76 Using an existing File ............................................................................................................. 76 Creating your own File ........................................................................................................... 76 A/ D Number........................................................................................................................... 77

Auxiliary Input Connections ........................................................................................................... 78 Engine Temp. Compensation on Fuel........................................................................................... 79 Air Temp. Compensation on Fuel.................................................................................................. 79 cold crank ...................................................................................................................................... 80 Crank and Sync Diagram .............................................................................................................. 81 Crank Wheel Setup ....................................................................................................................... 82 File Manager.................................................................................................................................. 83 Saving ECU Data to a file....................................................................................................... 83 Loading Data from a file ......................................................................................................... 83 Deleting a file.......................................................................................................................... 83 Data Logging .......................................................................................................................... 83 Files Screen................................................................................................................................... 84 Sub Heading........................................................................................................................... 84 File Selection .......................................................................................................................... 84 Fuel MAP Override ........................................................................................................................ 85 Fuel Trim Percentage .................................................................................................................... 86 Ignition Fire Edge........................................................................................................................... 87 Ignition MAP Override ................................................................................................................... 88 Ignition Sequence Simulator.......................................................................................................... 89 Ignition Trim Percentage ............................................................................................................... 90 Injector Scale ................................................................................................................................. 91 Log Data ........................................................................................................................................ 92 Staged Injection ............................................................................................................................. 93 Water Sensor Calibration .............................................................................................................. 94 Using an existing File ............................................................................................................. 94 Creating your own File ........................................................................................................... 94 A/ D Number........................................................................................................................... 95 Engine Temp. Compensation on Ign. timing ................................................................................. 96 Air Temp. Compensation on Ign Timing........................................................................................ 96

Getting Started
When you start the Stinger 4 ECU Control Software the first screen to appear is the tuning screen. You can read data from the ECU or a saved file by selecting the appropriate menu option. You can also read tune files created with version 3 software. To read from a saved file you go to menu option "File -> Open Tune File", select the file you want and press the "OPEN" button. To read from an ECU you must first have one connected and on-Line. You can tell if an ECU is on line when the green light on the bottom right corner of the window is flashing. To bring a connected ECU on-line go to menu option "ECU -> On Line". If the command is successful then the green light will be flashing. To read from the ECU go to menu option "ECU -> Read from ECU". If the ECU is connected and On Line then the information will start down loading into the PC/Laptop. All ECU data is saved in files. You can create any number of files each with a different name. To save the data to a file go to menu option "File -> Save Tune File", enter a file name and press the "SAVE" button. See Convert Stinger 3 files to Stinger 4

Setting the ECU parameters for a specific engine

Press the Goto "ECU Setup" button to go to the ECU Setup screen. Use this screen to set the parameters for a specific engine. You can set parameters such as number of cylinders, number of igniters, types of engine sensors attached, load sensor type etc. See ECU Setup Screen

Auxiliaries
There are 2 parts to the Auxiliary Control Settings screen. Output Control Circuits and Input Control circuits See Digital Input See Turbo Anti Lag

Output Control circuits

The Stinger 4 provides four programmable auxiliary outputs, each output can perform one of 12 functions. 8 of the 12 functions can be used to control relays and tachos, the remaining 4 provide pulse width modulated output for controlling variable devices such as PWM idle control motors and boost control. Use the Auxiliary Output screen to define the function for each output. See Auxiliary Outputs See PWM modes 9 - 12

Engine Tuning
The Stinger 4 control software provides a graphical view of the ECU mappings. This gives the user an instant overall picture of how an engine is tuned, highlighting any abnormalities.

All engine tuning is performed via this screen. If the Ecu is on line with this computer, any change made to the tuning maps is instantly transmitted to the ECU. See Fuel and Ignition Maps

Tune Analyser
Tune Analyser is a feature designed by EMS to assist in tuning an engine to its peak performance See Tune Analyser

Data Logging
The Stinger 4 system provides flexible data logging capabilities to assist in gaining the maximum efficiency from an engine. NOTE: Data logging is only available if the ECU is attached for data logging. See Log Controls

Wiring Diagrams
ECU Connection Diagram Trigger and Sync Sensor Connections Hall Sensor EMS Igniter Wiring NOS Wiring Diagram 6 Cylinder DFI Wiring Diagram 4 Cylinder DFI Wiring Diagram 2 Rotor DFI Wiring Diagram 3 Rotor DFI Wiring Diagram

Convert Stinger 3 files to Stinger 4

You can open tune files that were created with Stinger tuning software version 3 but you can not open files that were created with the older version 2 tuning software. Steps to open version 3 tune files. 1 Select the "Open Tune Files" option and then select "Stinger 3 Tune Files" in the "File of Type" field. (This will show all Stinger 3 tune files). 2 Select the file you want to convert and press the "Open" button. 3 Save the file. Once saved, the file will be converted to version 4.

All version 2 files must be converted to version 3 first. Steps to convert version 2 tune files. 1 Open a tune file using the version 2 software 2 Download this tune into a Stinger 3 or Stinger 4 ECU that has not been upgraded. (Serial numbers beginning with ST1, ST2, ST3 or ST43) 3 Close the version 2 software and open the version 3 software 4 Read the tune back from the ECU you just down loaded into the version 3 software. 5 Save this file. 6 Close the version 3 software and open the new version 4 software. 7 Select the "Open Tune Files" option and then select "Stinger 3 Tune Files" in the "File of Type" field. (This will show all Stinger 3 tune files). 8 Select the file you just saved using the version 3 software and press the "Open" button. 9 Save the file. Once saved, the file will be converted to version 4.

NOTE: If a version 3 file has been opened with the version 4 software then you will need to reset the soft and hard rev limiter values as well as the boost cut value.

ECU Setup Screen

Describe all of the engine specific parameters in this screen. Load Source Injector Arrangement Trigger Sensor Trigger Edge Trigger Pull Up Resistor Number of Trigger Teeth Sync Sensor Sync Edge Sync Pull Up Resistor Static Timing Lambda Sensor Number of Cylinders Ignition Type Number of Igniters Dwell mS Injector Ohms Sensitivity Aspiration (Intake Induction) Supercharger Boost Acceleration Enrichment Enrichment Duration Soft Rev Limiter Hard Rev Limiter Boost Cut Deceleration Fuel Cut Calibrate Throttle Position Sensor Base PWM Frequency Tooth After Missing Closed Loop Lambda

Load Source
There are two load source. Load source 1 is the main default load source that the ecu uses in the Fuel and ignition main MAPS. This can either be MAP sensor or TPS

Injector Arrangement
Multi point 360 for rotary and piston engines
Check the position of the fuel injectors. They must be fitted as Multi Point (1 injector per cylinder). When Multi-point 360 is selected regardless of the number of cylinders, the computer will fire the injectors twice every cycle (once per crank rotation). Throttle body should be selected for 2 strokes.

Multi point 720 for piston engines only

Check the position of the fuel injectors. They must be fitted as Multi Point (1 injector per cylinder). When Multi-point 720 is selected regardless of the number of cylinders, the computer will fire the injectors once every engine cycle (two complete crank revolutions). Using Multi point 720 will provide smoother idle with larger injectors. NOTE: Throttle body should be selected for 2 strokes.

Throttle Body for rotary and 2 or 4 cycle piston engines

Check the position of the fuel injectors. They may be fitted to a Throttle Body (all injectors at one single point). When throttle body is selected the computer fires the injectors every ignition pulse if it is a 6cyl or less. If it is a V8 or more the computer will fire the injectors every 2nd ignition pulse. See Injector connections

Injector Connections

Trigger Sensor Type

General
Signals from Optical, Hall or Magnetic sensors can be used to trigger the Ecu on the trigger circuit or the sync circuit. These inputs are programmable by selecting either of the following.

Hall / Optical
Hall and Optical sensors are usually 3 wire sensors. They produce a square wave signal. see See Trigger and sync sensor connections

Magnetic
Magnetic sensors are 2 wire sensors. They produce a sine wave signal. see See Trigger and sync sensor connections.

Trigger and Sync Sensor Connections

Trigger Edge
General
The trigger edge determines whether the computer is triggered by the positive or negative edge of the trigger signal. The computer can be triggered by either edge.

For Magnetic
The trigger edge must be set to positive.

For Hall / Optical sensors

Depending on the sensor Wheel Slots / Teeth, The signal will either be Rising or Falling at approx 10 degrees BTDC. If unknown, connect a multi meter from the Trigger wire to ground and watch the voltage level change while turning the engine slowly by hand to determine if the signal is Rising or Falling. If Rising, select + Trigger If Falling, select - Trigger. DANGER! Disconnect the ignition coils before rotating the engine by hand.

Trigger Resistor
When Hall is selected for the trigger input, the "TRIGG RES" feature gives you the option of selecting "ON" if the ECU is to Introduce a 1000 ohm pull up resistor to 8V or "OFF" if the 1000 ohm resistor is to be disconnected.

TRIG RES "ON TRIG RES "OFF" The "ON" is usually selected if the Stinger 4 ECU alone is to be connected to the trigger sensor. If Stinger 4 is installed in a piggy back situation where the original ECU is still connected to the trigger sensor then both computers' will share the signal. Since the original ECU has a pull up resistor in circuit, the Stinger 4 pull up should be selected to be "OFF".

Magnetic Sensor
When a magnetic sensor is selected for the Trigger sensor, the Trigger Resistor is automatically turned off by the Ecu regardless of this setting.

Number of teeth per cam cycle

1 tooth per cylinder firing
In situations where there is 1 tooth per cylinder firing you can select either "Multi teeth off" or a number that is equal to the number of cylinders Sync sensor is not required if single ignition coil is used. See Engine Cycle

Multi tooth
If there are more Trigger teeth per cycle than cylinders, Key in the amount of teeth per cam cycle. Note: The amount of Teeth per cycle must divide down equally by the amount of cylinders. E.g. 24 teeth divided by 4 cylinder = 6. This is ok. E.g. 18 teeth divided by 4 cylinder = 4.5. WILL NOT WORK! The teeth must be spaced evenly and a sync sensor MUST be used. The trigger tooth directly after the sync tooth is the index tooth. The index tooth is usually positioned in front of the Trigger sensor when the engine is at 10 BTDC on cylinder No. 1 If "Missing tooth" Ignition mode is selected then you can set the index tooth by setting the "No. of teeth after missing" field. NOTE: If the trigger wheel is running at the same RPM as the crank then you must double the number of teeth counted on the wheel and enter the number into to "No. of teeth per cam cycle" field. If the trigger wheel is running at the same RPM as the cam then you must count the teeth on the wheel and enter the number into to "No. of teeth per cam cycle" field.

Engine Cycle
1 engine cycle = 2 complete crankshaft revolutions for 4 stroke engines. In this time the distributor would rotate 1 complete turn If the trigger teeth are in the distributor or camshaft driven crank angle sensor, count the number of trigger teeth and enter it into the "No. of Trigger teeth " setting. If the trigger teeth are on the crankshaft, count the teeth and double.

Sync Sensor Type

General
Signals from Optical, Hall or Magnetic sensors can be used to trigger the Ecu on the trigger circuit or the sync circuit. These inputs are programmable by selecting either of the following.

Hall / Optical
Hall and Optical sensors are usually 3 wire sensors. They produce a square wave signal. see See Trigger and sync sensor connections

Magnetic
Magnetic sensors are 2 wire sensors. They produce a sine wave signal. see See Trigger and sync sensor connections

Sync Edge
General
The sync edge determines whether the computer is triggered by the positive or negative edge of the sync signal. The computer can be triggered by either edge.

For Magnetic
The sync edge must be set to positive.

For Hall / Optical sensors

Depending on the sensor Wheel Slots / Teeth, The signal will either be Rising or Falling. If unknown, connect a multi meter from the Trigger wire to ground and watch the voltage level change while turning the engine slowly by hand to determine if the signal is Rising or Falling. If Rising, select + Trigger If Falling, select - Trigger. DANGER! Disconnect the ignition coils before rotating the engine by hand.

Sync Resistor
When Hall is selected for the trigger input, the "Trigger Pull up Resistor" feature gives you the option of selecting "ON" if the ECU is to Introduce a 1000 ohm pull up resistor to 8V or "OFF" if the 1000 ohm resistor is to be disconnected.

TRIG RES "ON TRIG RES "OFF" The "ON" is usually selected if the Stinger 4 ECU alone is to be connected to the trigger sensor. If Stinger 4 is installed in a piggy back situation where the original ECU is still connected to the trigger sensor then both computers' will share the signal. Since the original ECU has a pull up resistor in circuit, the Stinger 4 pull up should be selected to be "OFF".

Magnetic Sensor
When a magnetic sensor is selected for the Trigger sensor, the Trigger Resistor is automatically turned off by the Ecu regardless of this setting.

Static Ignition Timing

Select "locked". The ECU will fire the ignition timing where the trigger has been fitted BTDC. To see where the trigger has been fitted, a timing light should be used to check the timing of the engine. Once the static timing is established, e.g. 10 BTDC. select 10 degrees BTDC in this field and press enter.

Lambda sensor
This selects the type of lambda sensor that is connected to the Ecu. The Ecu converts the sensor signal to and Air / fuel Ratio if Bosch wide band sensor is connected and can used as a tuning aid. NOTE: Use Sensor safe sealants on the exhaust system.

Off
This turns lambda off.

Bosch 4 Wire (Bosch Sensor Number 0 258 104 002)

In this mode the Ecu Provides Temperature compensation and Linearization of the sensor to give accurate and repeatable results. Allow 4 minutes for the sensor to reach minimum operating temperature.

Bosch 5 Wire (Innovate LC-1)

See LC1 Connection Drawing In this mode the Stinger ECU reads either analog 1 or 2 of the LC-1. Before the LC-1 can be used with the Stinger it must be calibrated. Use LM Programmer software to calibrate the LC-1. Set the output to read 0.050 volts for 8.0 air-fuel-ratio and 0.950 volts for 22 air-fuel-ratio.

Narrow Band
You must use narrow band sensor for this mode to work.

LC1 Connection Drawing

Number of Cylinders
Adjust to the correct number of cylinders / Rotors for your engine NOTE: For Two Stroke engines, double the number of cylinders to achieve the correct R.P.M. E.g.: Two cylinder Two stroke = 4 in the amount of cylinders.

Ignition Type
General
This feature is constantly being update as new triggering modes are developed for different engines. Most common mode used in most applications is mode 00.

IGN TYPE (00) Normal

For piston engines with multi tooth distributors or crank angle sensors. The number of teeth/cycle should be selected in the "No. of Trigger Teeth" setting. For engines with same number of teeth in distributor or cam sensor as cylinders should select 0 in the "No. of Trigger Teeth" setting. NOTE: To use the TRIG/CYC page you must have evenly spaced and an even number of trigger teeth (Max. 24 per engine cycle). The SYNC tooth must be between the last trigger tooth and trigger tooth 1.Trigger tooth 1 must be approx. 10 deg. before to dead center. Use only one sync tooth per cycle for sequential spark. 1 or 2 sync teeth can be used for wasted spark applications.

IGN TYPE (01) Nissan

Is used for Multi-coil applications using cam mounted crank angle sensors e.g.; CA18, RB20, VG30, SR20. Ignition outputs 1, 2, 3 can be used, the ECU will fire these outputs in 1 2 3 order, 6 cyl engines would use 1, 2 & 3 as wasted spark. 0 Number of Trigger Teeth must be used with all Nissan modes. See Nissan crank angle positioning

IGN TYPE (02) Nissan

Is used for Multi Coil applications when a distributor is used instead of a cam mounted crank angle sensor. E.g., FJ20, ET PULSAR. Ignition outputs 1,4 & 2,3 will be fired if 2 igniters have been selected in the setup screen. Note: When using a distributor, select ignition type 00 and do not connect sync wire. See Nissan crank angle positioning

IGN TYPE (03) WRX SUBARU

Set Number of cyl to 4, Number of Trigger Teeth to 0. If using a coil pack then set Number of igniters to 2 and use outputs 1 & 2 as wasted spark. If using 4 separate coils then set Number of igniters to 2 and use outputs 1 & 4 for front cylinders and 2 & 3 for rear cylinders.

IGN TYPE (04)

Direct fire rotaries. For 2 rotor Select 24 in the No. of Trigger Teeth page, 2 Rotor, 2 Igniters.

Output 1(pink) is for leading. Output 2 (o/r) is for trailing 1, Output 3(gry/blk) is for trailing 2. 3 Rotor select IGN TYPE 00 For 3 rotor select 3 Rotor, 24 in the No. of Trigger Teeth page, 3 igniters. Output 1 leading & trailing 1 Output 2 leading & trailing 2 Output 3 leading & trailing 3. For Rotaries with Distributors, Select Ignition Type 00 2 Rotor DFI diagram 3 Rotor DFI diagram

N16 Nissan
This is a special ignition mode for the QG 4 cyl 2002 model. This may also work on other 4 cyl Nissan engines for the same vintage.

2001 Subaru
This is a special mode for Subarus made since 2001, these are the ones with the round head lights.

''Audi 136 Teeth

This is a special mode for Audi V6 engines with 135 teeth plus 1 missing tooth.

Missing tooth mode

This is for crank teeth with 1 or 2 missing teeth. For this mode to work you must also set Number of trigger teeth, Sync sensor used and Tooth number after missing. This mode does not work on 3 & 5 cylinder engines. See Number of teeth per cam cycle See Number of teeth after missing See Sync Sensor Used

Nissan Crank Angle Positioning

All Nissan Crank Angle Sensors need to be re positioned. Nissan Sensors are normally set to 60 deg BTDC. The ecu requires the trigger sensor to be positioned approx. 5 - 15 Deg. BTDC. If the engine is fitted with a Distributor the Rotor button (if driven via a gear) or optical sensor or disk needs to be repositioned (if no gear drive).

2 Rotor DFI Wiring

3 Rotor DFI Wiring

Number of teeth after missing

The ECU needs to know which tooth is the static (index) tooth. This is normally somewhere between 15 deg BTDC and TDC. EG: If the static tooth is 5 teeth after the missing tooth/teeth then put 5 in this field.

Sync Sensor Used

This is used in conjunction with missing tooth mode if you want to fire igniters sequentially (one coil per plug). Because most missing tooth wheels run from the crank (same RPM as Crank) the ECU will receive 2 index signals per engine cycle and therefore true sequential is not obtainable. By reading a TDC sync signal from a cam or distributor wheel the ECU can then run in true sequential mode.

No. of Igniters
''Multi Ignition Coil
This enables you to fire up to 4 coils sequentially. By using multiple coils, you eliminate the use of a distributor cap and rotor button. In this section you must set the correct number of Igniters that will be sequenced. E.g. 4 cyl with 4 coil sequential, select 4 igniters. E.g. 4 cyl with 4 coil wasted spark, select 2 igniters. Fires 1 & 4 together and 2 & 3 together. E.g. 4 cyl with 2 coil wasted spark, select 2 igniters. If using a dissy cap and rotor button to distribute the spark, set to 1 igniter. If more than one igniter is chosen, the computer will fire these Igniters sequentially and requires a Sync sensor to be connected. To enable the computer to fire more than one igniter sequentially, an extra (reset) sync must be given to trigger the computer.

Single Ignition coil

You must use a separate igniter between the ECU and coil. See ECU Connections help See ECU Connections

Ecu Connections

Ignition Dwell mS
Ignition dwell time is the amount of charge time the coil is charged for, before it is fired. This time will vary between different ignition and coil systems. Typically 3.5mS is used. The ECU is adjustable between 1.5 mS and 5 mS of dwell. Nissan direct coil on plug, set dwell to 2 mS.

NOTE: Incorrect dwell time will result in a weak spark or overheating the ignition system. For more information contact your local EMS dealer.

Injector Ohms
Set this setting to the approximate ohms (*, Resistance) of your fuel injectors. Low ohm injectors have a faster response time than high ohm injectors. So by setting the correct injector resistance will allow the ECU to compensate for injector latency more accurately. You can do a test by using a Multi-Meter. Unplug the electrical harness off one of the injectors and place the Multi-Meter's probes on the injector pin outs (where the electrical harness clips on) and measure the resistance. When you have a reading adjust the Ecu to the closest setting. Note: If you are using Staged Injectors with a different value of Ohms, Set the Ecu to the value corresponding to the Primary Injectors. see See Injector connections

Sensitivity
In this section you will find that you have 3 settings to choose from; Coarse (0), Medium (1) and Fine (2). You may need to experiment with these settings to obtain the best response time. The coarse setting is used for normal throttle bodies, medium is for a large throttle bodies and fine is for the use of a larger throttle bodies. This function will only appear on screen if a throttle position sensor has been fitted and selected in the "ECU Setup" screen. These settings affect both the amount of fuel and how quickly the accelerator pump fuel enrichment is activated.

Intake Induction
Normal / Turbo
Select this setting if the engine is Normally aspirated or Turbo charged

Super Charged
Select this setting if the engine is Super Charged.

Super Charger Boost

Set this value equal to the max boost pressure that will be reached. This setting is only for super charged engines, not used for turbo engines.

Accelerator Enrichment
"Acceleration Enrichment" setting adds % of extra fuel for immediate acceleration. Through acceleration testing, adjust the ECU until you have reached a satisfactory engine response. The value in this setting represents a percentage increase of fuel when the accelerator is pushed. This is normally set between 5 and 30%. The duration of the increase is defined in the "Enrichment Duration" setting. NOTE: You will need to place an amount in the "Enrichment Duration" setting so you can correctly fine tune the "Accelerator Enrichment". There is a pre-set figure of 16 in "Accelerator Enrichment" and 20 in "Enrichment Duration" but you may need to adjust these figures. When Tuning the fuel Maps at steady state, temporarily set these to 0 and don't forget to reset afterwards.

Enrichment Duration
Enrichment Duration sets the time for which the fuel is added. Through acceleration testing, adjust the Ecu until you have reached a satisfactory engine response. You will need to move back and forward between Acceleration Enrichment and Enrichment Duration to get the best settings. Enrichment Duration = The amount of cylinders fired that extra fuel is added. Normally set to 20 for 4 cyl and 30 for 6 cyl etc. but can be reduced. When tuning the fuel maps at steady state, temporarily set this to 0 and don't forget to reset it back afterwards.

Soft Rev Limit

The Ecu has a Rpm Limiter that can be adjusted from 0 to 32000 RPM If you wish to use this option, set to the required rpm limit and press the enter button. The rpm limiter cuts the fuel out on every second engine cycle e.g. the engine will be injected with the correct amount of fuel for one cycle and no fuel for the next cycle, in turn not running the engine lean at any stage. To disable the Soft Rpm Limiter set it to 0 RPM. NOTE: Rev limiter should only be used if there is one injector per cylinder runner.

Hard RPM Limit

The Ecu has a Rpm Limiter that can be adjusted from 0 to 32000 RPM The Ecu will cut the fuel at the selected R.P.M and will enable the fuel when the R.P.M has dropped below this value. This will prevent an engine from over revving. If you wish to use this option, set to the required rpm limit and press the enter button. To disable the Hard Rpm Limiter set it to 0 RPM.

Boost Cut
Select the allowable pressure limit before cutting the fuel injectors off. The fuel will be injected again once the pressure has dropped below the value set. If boost cut is not required select OFF.

Deceleration Fuel Cut

This feature allows the tuner to cut fuel to the engine on deceleration. Select at which vacuum value you would like the computer to cut fuel. If this feature is not required select No Fuel Cut. The fuel injection is stopped when the vacuum is stronger than the selected value.

Throttle Position Sensor Calibration

The Throttle Calibration is located in the ECU Settings screen

Use Throttle Sensor

If a Throttle sensor is fitted and is required to be used in the accelerator pump maps calculations, (tick) the "Use Throttle Sensor" check box.

Close Throttle
(Use only if a throttle position sensor is fitted) Note: With the engine turned off, make a visual and physical check of the throttle to see that it does fully open and close. With your throttle closed, press "Read Closed Throttle" button on the setup screen.

Fully Open Throttle

(Use only if a throttle position sensor is fitted) NOTE: With the ENGINE TURNED OFF make a visual and physical check of the throttle to see that it does fully open and close. Open your throttle fully, then press "Read Open Throttle" button on the setup screen.

General
This function can only be used if a throttle position sensor has been fitted and the Use Throttle sensor check box is ticked. If the engine has not had the throttle position sensor connected, the Use Throttle sensor check box must be unchecked. The reason for this set-up is so the computer will still calculate acceleration enrichment using the map sensor. If the throttle is mechanically adjusted, the throttle calibration must be re-entered.

PWM Base Frequency

The Base Frequency is used in mode 9 to 12 of the Auxiliary outputs. This is an overall frequency setting used by all 4 outputs when a pwm function is selected on that output. The frequency range is adjustable between 1hz and 3923hz. Most valves or idle control valves normally function between 20 HZ to 100 HZ.

Closed Loop Lambda

The Stinger 4 offers two closed loop lambda control modes. Narrow band and Wide band.

Narrow Band
Set the operation mode to Narrow Band. Select the maximum automatic adjustment allowed in the "Allowable Change +/-" field. This setting prevents the ECU form over-adjusting the fuel delivery. Set operating range in the "Operating Range" field. This will turn off the lambda control when the engine is above the selected vacuum (closer to zero). The ECU will start controlling again once the engine vacuum goes below the selected level. The Target A/F Ratio cannot be selected in this mode.

Bosch 4 Wire Wide Band

This mode used the Bosch 4 Wire sensor (Bosch Sensor Number 0 258 104 002) In this mode the Ecu Provides Temperature compensation and Linearization of the sensor to give accurate and repeatable results. Allow 4 minutes for the sensor to reach minimum operating temperature.

Bosch 5 Wire Wide Band (Innovate LC-1)

In this mode the Stinger ECU reads either analog 1 or 2 of the LC-1. Before the LC-1 can be used with the Stinger it must be calibrated. Use LM Programmer software to calibrate the LC-1. Set the output to read 0.050 volts for 8.0 air-fuel-ratio and 0.950 volts for 22 air-fuel-ratio.

Wide Band Closed Loop Control

Select the maximum automatic adjustment allowed in the "Allowable Change +/-" field. This setting prevents the ECU form over-adjusting the fuel delivery. Set operating range in the "Operating Range" field. This will turn off the lambda control when the engine is above the selected vacuum (closer to zero). The ECU will start controlling again once the engine vacuum goes below the selected level. Set the target A/F ratio you want to achieve in the "Target A/F Ratio" field. The ECU will automatically adjust the fuel delivery in order to achieve the selected target.

Digital Input
General
There are 4 user selectable modes. Depending which mode is selected, different grey fields will become active for values to be changed. see

Disable Anti lag

This mode will disable (turn off) the anti lag if active. Most common use is to connect to a switch that is actuated by the Clutch pedal or thumb operated switch. When pedal is release, the switch will be actuated thus disabling the anti lag.

Two Step RPM limiter

This mode will enable the "Rpm Limit" field. In one switch position, the Ecu will engage the Soft RPM limit to the value selected in the field. In the other switch position, the Ecu reverts back to the normal RPM limits set in the main setup page. This mode gives the user an extra stall Rpm limit.

Idle Up Percentage
This mode is used in conjunction with one of the Auxiliary Outputs set to Idle control mode. The In Gear Idle up % field will become active. The Input can be connected to auto transmission or air / con compressor clutch so that if a gear is selected or the air air / con cuts in, the extra idle up % value will open the idle valve to help stop engine stalling with the additional load shock.

Nos Function
This mode is used when Nitros oxide injection is activated. The auxiliary input would be connected to the Nos solenoid. When activated, The user can select the amount of Ignition retard in degrees and fuel enrichment in mS to be performed. These two fields will become active when this mode is selected. Note: It is recommended that the fuel portion required with the gas be injected by a separate fuel solenoid and only use the Nos Fuel Increase to trim if a little extra fuel is needed. If you use the Nos Fuel Increase to inject all the fuel required to mix with the Nos, ensure that the fuel injectors are large enough!

Turbo Anti Lag

Rally Mode
Rally mode selects boost enhancement for rally cars on throttle back off. When the throttle position signal is BELOW the pre-set TPS level AND when the engines RPM is above the pre-set RPM level, the boost enhancement feature is enabled. When the boost enhancement is enabled the ECU misfires the Ignition (see Ign. Fire), retards the timing (see Ign Trim) and adds fuel (see fuel trim). This feature would be used in conjunction with an auxiliary o/p to energize a blow off solenoid valve to either bypass the throttle body or to blow air directly into the exhaust manifold near the exhaust ports. RPM > This sets the minimum RPM that the ECU will enable the boost enhancement. T/P < When the throttle position signal is BELOW this setting, the boost enhancement will be enabled. NOTE: Both T/P AND RPM conditions must be true to enable the boost enhancement. KPA This setting has no effect in S/Mode 01 (see mode 02). IGN FIRE (Ignition Misfiring) SETTING 00 This selects Ignition misfire sequence Fire Fire Miss Fire SETTING 01 Selects Ignition misfire sequence Fire Miss Fire Miss SETTING 02 Selects Ignition misfire sequence Miss Miss Fire Miss

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NOTE: In Twin turbo installations, the engines firing order must be studied before deciding on the setting of Ign. Fire. FUEL TRIM This setting will select + - 127% fuel while boost enhancement is enabled. This setting in conjunction with (fuel) closed - throttle maps will result in the amount of fuel injected. Normally set to + % to add fuel. IGN TRIM This setting will select + - 127% spark timing, while boost enhancement is enabled. Normally set - % to retard the timing.

Drag Mode
Drag mode selects boost enhancement for drag cars when throttle is opened. When the throttle signal level is ABOVE the pre-set TPS setting AND the engines RPM is ABOVE the pre-set RPM setting AND the boost pressure is below the Kpa setting the boost enhancement is enabled. RPM > This sets the minimum RPM that the ECU will enable the boost enhancement. T/P> When the TPS signal is ABOVE this setting the boost enhancement is enabled. KPA When the boost pressure is BELOW this setting the boost enhancement is enabled. IGN. FIRE (Ignition Misfiring) SETTING 00 This selects Ignition misfire sequence Fire Fire Miss Fire SETTING 01 Selects Ignition misfire sequence Fire Miss Fire Miss SETTING 02 Selects Ignition misfire sequence Miss Miss Fire Miss

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NOTE: In Twin turbo installations, the engines firing order must be studied before deciding on the setting of Ign. Fire. FUEL TRIM This will change fuel injected + % of what would normally be injected. Normally + %.

Auxiliary Outputs
There are 4 auxiliary outputs which are user selectable, for 12 different modes, and another 4 which have 7 different modes. These modes fall into 2 categories. Digital Modes that can be ON or OFF depending on the conditions. Typical use of a digital o/p thermo fan shift light etc. (All 4 outputs) The pulse width modulated modes (pwm) give a signal that varies depending on the duty cycle, this will give a varying average current to the device being controlled. Typical use of the pwm idle control, boost etc. (Outputs 1 - 4)

See Auxiliary outputs connections

Auxiliary Output Modes

Each o/p can be selected to perform any of the following fully adjustable modes. Mode No. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Description Mode No. Description

Off Digital RPM Digital KPA Digital throttle position Digital Engine temp. Digital RPM and KPA Digital RPM and throttle position Fuel Pump o/p Tacho o/p PWM RPM PWM KPA PWM Throttle position PWM, Idle control

See Also: See PWM Modes 9 to 12 See Idle Motor Control

Relay Control Modes 1 - 4 (Digital)

All digital modes follow a set comparison format. 1) ON > 2) ON < 3) OFF > 4) OFF < (> Greater than) (< Less than) (> Greater than) (< Less than)

Using thermo fan control as an example, o/p mode 4 (Digital Engine Temp.) would need to be selected e.g. If fans are to turn ON when engine temperature is (>Greater than) 90C and turn OFF when engine temperature is (< Less than) 84C, the auxiliary o/p would be set up as follows: AUX O/P No. (Number 1-4)

O/P Mode = 4 (Engine Temperature) Rev Act = ON or OFF (explained later) ON > 90 ON < Not used OFF > Not used OFF < 84 When not used is selected the comparison program ignores that particular setting. In the Engine Temp. (Thermo fan control) e.g. both ON< and OFF> are ignored as not used is selected. These will have no effect on the control of that particular o/p. As temperature rises the o/p remains off until the user programmed 90C ON> is reached. The o/p will Turn on and remain on until the OFF< condition is reached.

As the fans cool the engine and the engine temperature drops, the fans will remain on until the Programmed OFF< 84C is reached where the o/p will turn off. Example no. 2 Shift Light O/p mode 1 (Digital rpm) would need to be selected, e.g. if shift light is to turn ON when rpm is > Greater than 6750 rpm and turn OFF when rpm is < Less than 6700 rpm. AUX O/P No. (Number 1-4) O/P Mode = 1 (RPM) Rev Act = ON or OFF (explained later) ON > 6750 ON < Not used OFF > Not used OFF < 6700 Example no. 3 turn o/p on within a specified zone. This might be used to control numbers, to help a Turbo engine get on boost. For this we would use the digital KPA function mode 2 e.g. turn ON when KPA is > Greater than - 5 KPA and stay on until KPA reaches + 50 KPA boost then turn OFF> than + 50 KPA boost and turn off < - 5 KPA vacuum. AUX O/P No. (Number 1-4) O/P Mode = 2 (KPA) Rev Act = ON or OFF (explained later)

ON > - 5 KPA ON < + 50 KPA OFF > + 50 KPA OFF < - 5 KPA

Relay Control Modes 5 - 6 (Digital)

These modes are an extension of the already mentioned but require 2 criteria to be true for the o/p to turn on, e.g. function 5 needs rpm comparison to result with an ON AND the KPA part to result with an on for the o/p to actually turn on. If either the rpm comparison or the KPA comparison results in an off result the o/p will remain OFF. Example turn on NOS at a certain rpm and KPA. If rpm is > 2850 turn ON and < 2800 turn OFF AND! when KPA is > -10 KPA turn ON and KPA Is < - 5 KPA turn OFF. Set-up of this would be as follows AUX O/P No. (Number 1-4) O/P Mode = 5 (RPM & KPA) Rev Act = ON or OFF ON > 2850 ON < Not used) RPM OFF > Not used) SECTION OFF < 2800

AND

ON > - 10) ON< Not used) KPA OFF> Not used) SECTION OFF< - 5)

For the o/p to turn on both RPM must be greater than 2850 "AND" KPA must be greater than - 10 KPA.

Rev Acting
This stands for reverse acting in some circumstances the relay that is connected to the output actually works BACKWARDS!! (normally closed contacts) This would normally make things very confusing as when things should be on they are actually off and when things should be off they are actually on i.e. everything is working backwards. The selectable rev act feature to combat this problem. When Rev Act is OFF the o/p will turn on when it should be on and off when it should be off (normal Logic). When Rev Act is ON the o/p will turn off when it should be on and on when it should be off (reverse Logic). Rev Act would normally be OFF only turn it ON if you are using a

backwards relay. (with normally closed contacts)

Fuel Pump Output Mode 7

The Fuel pump output is designed to drive a fuel pump relay. When the ignition is on, the output will energize for approx. 4 seconds and then turn off again. Once the Ecu sees pulses on the trigger wire it will turn the pump output on again. If the engine stalls or stops, the Ecu will commence timing the 4 seconds from when it no longer receives trigger pulses. After the 4 seconds has elapsed, the Ecu will turn off the pump output.

Tacho Output Mode 8

The Tacho output is used when a Tacho signal is required to be manufactured by the Ecu e.g. When using sequential coils. Connecting to only 1 coil will give a much slower tacho rpm reading. By using the tacho output mode in these situations the Ecu will reproduce a square wave signal with the correct number of pulses in proportion to the engines speed and number of Cylinders / Rotors.

Auxiliary Outputs Connections

PWM Modes 9 to 12
The auxiliary o/p can be selected for 4 different pulse width modulated (PWM) modes. Mode 9 PWM verses RPM 10 PWM verses KPA 11 PWM verses Throttle position 12 PWM verses idle control The Ecu PWM signals are fully adjustable for frequency and for duty cycle. See PWM Base Frequency

Frequency
Frequency is normally expressed in hertz (HZ) 1 HZ = 1 cycle per second 40 HZ = 40 cycles per second

Fig. B In Fig. B there are 8 cycles in 1 second so the frequency is 8 HZ. There are 2 frequency adjustments within the Ecu. The first adjustment is the Base Frequency. This is an overall adjustment and is applied to ALL of the 4 Aux o/p's using any PWM function. (Base Frequency). Most valves or idle control valves normally function between 15 HZ to 100 HZ. The second adjusting frequency is an individual adjustment. There is a separate adjustment for each Aux. O/p. These are found in each Aux. O/p section but only appears if a PWM function 9 to12 is selected. It is strongly recommended to try and leave this number at 255. Reducing this number will increase the frequency for that particular Aux. O/p but there is a trade off.

The normal resolution of the Aux. O/p duty cycle (explained next) is 0 - 255 when this frequency number is set at 255. This is 0.39% increments. If this frequency number is reduced to 100 for example, the frequency o/p would increase, but the resolution for that Aux. O/p will be reduced to only 0 to 100. This will make any adjustment coarser to 1% increments. By adjusting this Freq. Number the frequency = (255 / Freq Num.) X Base Freq. = Aux. O/p Freq. E.g. If base freq. was 20 HZ, from the previous overall formula, and 200 was selected in this individual Aux. O/p Freq. adjustment. The Resultant frequency in HZ for this Aux. O/p channel would be as follows: (255 / 200) X 20 HZ = 25.5 HZ

Duty Cycle
PWM O/P's control devices (valves etc) by giving them an average current (amps). Even though the PWM O/P is pulsating, the valve only sees the average resultant current. By increasing the duty cycle, the average current will increase which will increase the opening of the valve. A duty cycle of 20 will give the valve or motor less current then if a value of 220 were used which would give the valve nearly full current opening it almost fully.

PWM Verses RPM Mode 9

In mode 9 you can adjust the duty cycle from 0 to the maximum set by the individual frequency number, (see Frequency) normally 255. This duty cycle is adjustable at RPM sites from 0 RPM to 12500 RPM in 500 RPM increments. The ECU will interpolate between these points e.g. If a duty number of 128 is entered at 3500 RPM and 135 at 4000 RPM and the actual RPM was 3850 the ECU will calculate 132.9 as the duty number. This mode's typical use would be Boost control or induction length control. Example if using this mode for boost control you can adjust your boost level every 500 RPM.

PWM Verses Kpa Mode 10

In this mode you can adjust the duty cycle every 10 KPA from -100 KPA to + 150 KPA in the normal boost level version Ecu. Every 20 Kpa fro -100 to + 400 Kpa in the high boost version Ecu. This mode can be explained as a changing duty cycle as engine load changes. The Stinger 4 ECU will interpolate in between load points to give smooth transitions. An example would be to control a water injection D.C. motor, increasing duty as the engine load increases would speed up the D.C. motor and reducing the duty would slow down the water injection D.C. motor. This would change the amount of water being injected depending on the load of the engine.

PWM Verses Throttle Position Mode 11

In this mode you can adjust the duty cycle every 5% TPS from 0% TO 100% This mode can be explained as a changing duty cycle as engine load changes. The Stinger 4 ECU will interpolate in between load points to give smooth transitions. An example would be to control a water injection D.C. Motor, increasing duty as the engine load increases would speed up the D.C. motor and reducing the duty would slow down the water injection D.C. motor. This would change the amount of water being injected depending on the load of the engine.

PWM Idle Control Mode 12

This function has three modes, OFF, MANUAL and AUTO. See Idle Motor Control

REV ACT FOR PWM

The Reverse Acting function while a PWM function is set will reverse the duty cycle output of the Ecu. This function is needed when a valve (e.g. idle valve) work backwards, eg. Bosch BMW idle valve. With these type of valves, increasing the duty cycle will actually slow down the engine and reducing the duty cycle will increase the idle speed. If you are faced with a valve that works backwards, you should select REV ACT on. If you have a valve that works normally select REV ACT off.

Idle Motor Control

Although idle control sounds simple do achieve. The parameters and mathematics involved are quite complex. EMS have tried to make it as simple as possible to setup by allowing only a minimum number parameters and a simple setup procedure.

Step 1: Ensure the engine is well tuned

Ensure that the engine is properly tuned especially in the idle area. The automatic idle control will continually try to adjust a badly tuned engine around the idle RPM

Step 2: Select an output circuit to use

Now we will need to use the laptop software for these adjustments. Set Idle control to off (this ensures that the valve or motor will be closed) Type in the target idle RPM Set Initial open position to around 20 Set Max Steps to 255 Set idle vacuum to whatever the engine is currently idling on while at operating temp or tick "Use TPS to detect idle" Set Additional Cold Open Position to around 60 These number are only starting points and will be adjusted to suit the engine.

Step 3: Set the mechanical idle speed adjustment

Set the mechanical idle screw until the engine idles 100 RPM lower than the Target RPM. This is a backup to prevent the engine from stalling if the idle control motor or valve fails.

Step 4: final adjustment

Set Idle Control to Manual Adjust the Initial Open Position (higher or lower) until the engine idles at the Target RPM. Set the Idle control to Automatic.

Step 5: Cold engine adjustment

Do this the next morning when the engine is fully cold. Before starting engine set Idle control to Manual. Start engine and adjust the Additional Cold Open Position only (higher or lower) until the engine idles at the Target RPM. Set the Idle control to Automatic.

Fuel and Ignition Maps

Depending on the Ecu setup, There are different tuning techniques that can be adopted. See Stinger 4 High Boost Throttle Position Load Points

Stinger 4 High Boost

This section is for adjusting fuel / ignition maps at user defined R.P.M increments. Starting at 0 through to 32000 R.P.M. There are 40 user definable R.P.M columns. There are 21 user definable vacuum / boost load rows. Range is from -100kpa to + 200 kpa boost (3 Bar) -45psi to + 30 psi boost The Ecu comes with a pre-programmed Fuel Map. These are preset values give a starting point. If this is the first time you have set up a particular engine you should use the "Fuel Trim" function in the "Trims" section of the "ECU Setting" screen to help get the engine started. See Grid Commands

Using "FUEL TRIM" for First time engine set-up starting

It is much easier to get the engine running for the first time using the fuel Trim adjustment. This adjustment is found in the "Trims" section of the "ECU Setting" screen.

Adjusting Fuel / Ignition Maps

Bring the engine up to the desired R.P.M / load and press the "Space bar", this will position the cursor onto the R.P.M load point that matches the actual engine R.P.M / Load. Adjust the fuel / ignition setting by the pressing the "Pg up" or "Pg dn keys to increase or decrease the injector mS or Ignition timing to the desired value. IMPORTANT a) The engine should be up to operating temperature before tuning. If you tune below 70C then the appropriate choke settings must be at zero (0). b) The engine must be held as close as possible to kpa / Rpm Fuel Map positions when tuning.

Clear Flood Mode

Clear flood mode is used when engine is flooded. Throttle position sensor must be fitted. Press throttle passed 90% while cranking, the Ecu will not fire injectors.

Tuning grid command keys

These commands are also available on a pop-up menu when you right-click on the tuning grid.

Page-Up and Page-Down Keys

Press the page-up key to increase the value of a cell by 1 and Page-down to decrease the value by 1. You can also select a range of cells and increase or decease them by pressing the Page-up and Page-down keys. Use Shift and any combination of arrow buttons to highlight / Select a range of grid cells that you want to adjust and then press the Page-up or Page-down key to increase or decrease each cell by 1.

Auto Trace (Space Bar)

You can automatically position the cursor onto the load/rpm point of an engine while it is running by pressing the space bar. If you keep the space bar pressed then the system will trace the engine as it moves through each load point. Each load point will be highlighted with a green boarder indicating the load path of the engine. You can clear the path by pressing the "Clear Trace" button or "alt + c"

Insert RPM Column (Ctrl +Right Arrow or Shft+Alt+C)

Press Ctrl then Right Arrow to Insert a new RPM column in between the current cursor position and the column to the left. This will push all RPM columns from the cursor (including the cursor) to the right and then insert a new one.

Insert Load Row (Ctrl + Down Arrow or Shft+Alt+R)

Press Ctrl then Down Arrow to Insert a new load row (TPS/KPA/Analog) in between the current cursor position and the row above. This will push all load rows from the cursor (including the cursor) down and then insert a new one.

Delete RPM Column (Ctrl + Left Arrow or Shft+Ctrl+C)

Press Ctrl then Left Arrow to Delete the RPM column immediately left of the cursor. This will pull all columns from the cursor (including the cursor) to the left one column.

Delete Row (Ctrl + Up Arrow or Shft+Ctrl+R)

Press Ctrl then Up Arrow to Delete the load row (TPS/KPA) immediately above the cursor. This will pull all rows from the cursor (including the cursor) up one row.

Copy grid cell Value (Alt + Arrow)

Starting from the cell that you want to copy from. Use Alt and the arrow button in the direction that you wish to copy to. This will copy current cell to the next adjacent cell in the direction of the Arrow. To copy to many other cells, the arrow must be released then repressed for each successful copy.

Interpolate or Fill (Shift + Left or Right or Up or Down Arrows)

Use Shift and any combination of arrow buttons to highlight / Select a range of grid cells that you want to automatically fill or interpolate. Once selected, use Alt+Ctrl+R if you want to interpolate/fill using the top and bottom rows as the reference points. This means that the system will automatically calculate all the cell values for each cell in between the top and bottom selected rows. OR Use Alt+Ctrl+C if you want to interpolate/fill using the left and right columns as the reference points. This means that the system will automatically calculate all the cell values for each cell in between the left and right selected rows.

Create new Tuning grid (Alt+Ctrl + T)

Create or change a tuning grid. This will allow you to change the number of columns or rows in a tuning grid. This is normally used on first time setup.

Changing Existing RPM or Load index values (Alt+Ctrl + H)

Change the load and RPM value for the selected column/row. Use this to adjust the RPM and load for the selected grid cell. Instead of Ctrl + H, you can double click the grid in the correct row/column.

Alt+Ctrl + R
See interpolate and fill above. Automatically fill all selected cells from left to right with extrapolated values based on the value in the first (left) and last (right) selected cells.

Alt+Ctrl + C
See interpolate and fill above. Automatically fill all selected cells from top to bottom with extrapolated values based on the value in the first (top) and last (bottom) selected cells.

Changing the page-up & page-down resolution

This is only used on the ignition grid. You can select the amount of degrees the system increments or decrements each time you press the page-up/down key. Selecting 0.2 deg on the resolution selection box will cause each page-up/down key press to change the timing value by 0.2 degrees. If 2.0 deg is selected then each press will cause a change of 2 degrees.

Throttle Position Load Points

This section is for adjusting fuel / ignition maps at user defined R.P.M increments. Starting at 0 through to 32000 R.P.M. There are 40 user definable R.P.M columns. See Grid Commands

Throttle Position Sensor

Starting at 0 through to 100%. There are 21 user definable TPS load rows.

See Grid Commands It is extremely important that a good quality TPS Sensor be used when tuning using TPS load sensing. Make sure that the tps is a Variable resistance (potentiometer) type. Ensure that the sensor reading is repeatable after calibrating it. First, calibrate the sensor in the Ecu Setup Screen. See Throttle Position Sensor Calibration Check that the reading follows your foot movement and reaches 100%, then returns back to 0 %. Do this a number of times ensuring that the reading returns to 0% every time. This Load source selection heavily relies on the TPS sensor, so ensure its proper operation before commencing tuning.

Tune Analyser
Tune Analyser is a feature designed by EMS to assist in tuning an engine to its peak performance by allowing you to log the average A/F ratio at each load point. You can then analyse the data and make adjustments to the fuel map or have the system automatically adjust the fuel map by comparing the target AF Ratios with the actual AF ratios and adjusting the fuel map accordingly.

Running the Analyser

Press the Analyser Settings button and select the A/F input to use. Do not select both if you have only one installed. Press the Run Analyser button while the engine is running. The system will now constantly monitor the AF ratio at each load point. The accuracy of the analysis will increase as you run the engine for longer periods. Press the Run Analyser button again to stop monitoring. You can see how many times each load point was recorded by placing the blue grid cursor on a grid cell and looking at the read count field just above the buttons. The load points that have been analyzed will show highlighted on the Fuel Map grid

Applying changes Automatically

You can have the system automatically adjust the fuel map if you want. First you must set the target AF ratio for each load point Press the Target AF Ratio tab and enter the target AF ratio for each load point you want adjusted. You can also move the actual AF Readings over to the Target map by pressing the Actual to Target button and then adjust each load point to the desired value. Any load point with a 0 (zero) target value will not be adjusted. Press the Apply Changes button. The system will compare the actual AF ratios with the target ones and adjust the fuel map accordingly. NOTE: You can exclude cells from the being applied by selecting the cell and pressing ALT+X or the "Exclude from apply" button. This can be done from the either the Fuel Map or Tune Analyser tabs.

Applying changes Manually

You can apply changes directly on the Fuel map. After you have Analised and set the AF targets each load point on the Fuel map will be highlighted with either blue or red. A blue highlight indicates that the Actual AF is within + or - .1 AF of the set Target. You can move to each red load point on the Fuel map and adjust the value up or down until the "Change required" field reads 0 (zero).

Log Controls
New Data Log
Before you can commence logging, the ecu must be connected to the Laptop and communication link established.

Start Logging - F2
To start the logging either click the Start Logging button or press the F2 button on the keyboard. To Stop logging press this button again.

Saving a Data Log session to file

Once you stop logging and wish to save the logging session, it can be saved to file. Press the "Save to File" button and either click on an existing file to overwrite that file or type in a new file name in to create a new file, then press "Save" button.

Reading a save Data log session

To open a saved log session log session press the "Read from file" button, select the file you want to read and then press the "Open" button See Viewing Logged Data

Log Graph
This button will display the logged Data in Graphical format. The graph will display 4 Axis of user selected data. see: See Chart Display

Viewing Logged Data

Once logging is stopped, the P.C. will take a few minutes to organize the data. The Data will then be displayed on the main page in alpha-numerical format. This data can be scrolled through with the arrow buttons and analyzed. Starting at the top, The logger records the selected parameters line by line. Each line represents a group reading. The first parameter shows the Reading number. The Second shows the Time stamp, followed by the selected parameters sent by the Ecu.

Chart Display
There are 4 Axis on the Graph Display Page. In this Area you can select any of the Logged parameters to be displayed on the graph. Each Axis is fully selectable. You can display any logged data on any axis. NOTE: If the parameter was not selected for logging in the Log Data section, It will not be available for viewing.

Hall Sensor Wiring

Igniter Wiring

NOS Wiring Diagram

6 Cyl DFI Wiring

4 Cylinder DFI Wiring

Air Sensor Calibration

Use this page to calibrate the ECU for a particular Engine Temperature sensor. There are many different types of sensor resistances on different cars. This means that we must create a sensor calibration table for each type of sensor. If you do not find a file that gives you the correct temperature readings, you will need to either create your own new calibration or modify an existing file. It is also known that O.E.M. sensors can have + or - 10% variation. In an extreme case, you may decide to-re calibrate the file you are using.

Using an existing File

Below is a list of sensor calibration files (filename.emc) pre defined by EMS. You may down load any of these files into your ECU. To use a file, click on the file of your choice. It will be highlighted when selected. Press the "Read from File" button located at the right of the page. This will write the calibration into the table above. To send this calibration to the ecu, press the "Write to ECU" button Once the progress bar has finished, the calibration has been sent to the ECU. To view the current water temp as seen by the ECU, Goto the tuning page. If it is not correct, try a different file or create or modify your own file and Write it to the ECU again.

Creating your own File

RULE All numbers in the table MUST be in a sending or descending order. In The "Name" Field, type the name of your new file. Click on the first entry for -20 deg C. Type the A/D number that represents that temperature. Pressing the TAB button will move the cursor to the next temperature calibration field where you can enter the A/D number for that temperature. Press the Save To File button to save your new calibration table. If a calibration table with the same name already exists then it will be over-written. You can then download the new table to the ECU by pressing the Write to ECU button. You can also copy an existing table by simply re-naming it and pressing the Save To File button. To see the current A/D value, press the Read A to D Button. The read A to D reading will be displayed in the center of the page. To accept this reading, press the Accept Reading Button. This will transfer the A to D reading into the table in whichever temperature field is highlighted. This A/D number is what the Ecu is seeing from the sensor.

A/ D Number.
A/D Is the ECU's Analog to Digital converter. Temperature sensors change their electrical resistance when the temperature changes. When a temperature sensor is connected to the ECU, the changing resistance causes the voltage to also change. This changing voltage is called an analog voltage. The ECU's A/D converter measures this voltage and converts it into a number between 0 and 1024 This means that if the temperature changes, the Number from the A/D converter will also change. To calibrate the ECU to the sensor we must place the correct A/D number below each temperature cell. This is done experimentally, by placing a calibrated temperature probe in the in the vicinity of the air temp sensor and filling out the table as the temperature slowly rises. Another method is to remove the sensor and slowly heat the bulb of the sensor with a hot air gun, using a calibrated thermometer to measure the temperature.

Auxiliary Input Connections

Engine Temp. Compensation on Fuel

There are 18 Water Temperature Enrichment / Enleanment settings used during engine warm up and over temp. These settings are expressed as percentages + or - (%) of fuels main Map. The settings begin at -20 deg C and go up in 10 deg increments until 150 deg C which is the last setting. The Ecu interpolates between these settings to give a smooth warm up cycle. Through warm up testing you can adjust these settings to more closely suit your engine. NOTE: To disable extra / less fuel at any temperature point, set that point to 0%. These settings are located on the 3D tuning page, press the Fuel MAP Temp Compensation Button.

Air Temp. Compensation on Fuel

There are 18 Air Temperature Enrichment / Enleanment settings. These settings are expressed as percentages + or - (%) of fuels main Map. The settings begin at -20 deg C and go up in 10 deg increments until 150 deg C which is the last setting. The Ecu interpolates between these settings to give a smooth transitions. NOTE: To disable extra / less fuel at any temperature point, set that point to 0%. These settings are located on the 3D tuning page. Fuel MAP Temp Compensation Button.

cold crank
This function allows extra fuel for start-up. Adjust the choke setting prior to adjusting "Percentage for Cold Crank". Cold cranking enrichment adds fuel by a percentage of what the computer calculates at that time. This percentage is relative at -20 deg. C and interpolates automatically down to 0 % at 60 C.

Crank and Sync Diagram

Crank Wheel Setup

File Manager
This area of the screen displays any files stored. A file is selected when you click on it. When selected, it will be highlighted.

Saving ECU Data to a file

To save ECU data you must type in a name in the "File Name" field and then press the "Save to File" button. After a few seconds the new file will appear in the file list.

Loading Data from a file

To read ECU data from a file you must first select a file from which to read the information. Select a file by clicking on it. The name of the file should appear in the File Name field. Now you can press the Read From File button. This will read all of the information about the ECU Setup and Tuning from the file and place this information into this computers memory. To down load this information into an ECU go to the ECU drop down menu and select the Write to ECU selection. The down load from this computers memory (PC) to the Ecu is complete when the progress bars disappear.

Deleting a file
To delete a file Use right mouse button to select the file. A drop down menu will appear, click delete with the left button to delete.

Data Logging
To assist in tuning you can perform a time based data log of an engine. To get to the data logging to laptop section, Click on the Goto drop down menu and click on Data logging See Data Logging

Files Screen
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This screen enables the user to manage the data from many ECUs by saving the ECU information into files. Here you can store many files of ECU data. This data can be retrieved from a file and down loaded into an ECU.

File Selection
See File Manager

Fuel MAP Override

This feature can be used as a fuel trim for an entire load value. You must have the MAP sensor connected to use this feature. The ECU uses the values in this grid internally to determine the correct fuel delivery. Normally you would not need to adjust these settings but EMS allow you to adjust them in specialist situations. This would be used in situations where a throttle position sensor or mass air flow meter is used to determine the fuel delivery. In installations where a turbo charger is used along with these sensors the actual fuel requirement may not be proportional to the TPS or MAF readings. Enter the increase or decrease percentage of fuel for each load position on the grid. This percentage is calculated from the current load position. If these values have been removed or changed to the point where the engine is not operating correctly you can easily bring them back to the factory setting by entering the same value as the actual load point at each point. EG; At the -50 KPA load point enter -50 At the -20 KPA load point enter -20 At the 0 KPA load point enter 0 AT the 25 KPA load point enter 25 AT the 50 KPA load point enter 50. You must do this for each grid position.

Fuel Trim Percentage

This function trims ALL fuel settings. Use this function as an overall Trim in percentage (%). For first time engine start up you can adjust the Fuel Trim prior to setting the Fuel Maps. Fuel trim is located on the 3D tuning page. Once you are happy with the performance the selected trim is providing. You can apply the changes directly to the fuel map by pressing the Re-Adjust Map button beside the Fuel Trim selector. This will adjust the map by the trim percentage and then zero the fuel trim value.

Ignition Fire Edge

The Ignition Fire Edge setting determines whether the ignition output is normally ON and then turned OFF to fire the coil or normally OFF and then turned on to fire the coil. you can see the effect of this on the ignition sequence simulator. Negative fire will leave the ignition output OFF and then turn it ON to fire the coil. Positive fire will leave the ignition output ON and then turn it OFF to fire the coil. NOTE: Be aware that setting the Ignition Fire Edge to positive fire will leave power on the ignition output which could cause coils and igniters to burn out if they are not designed to operate in this mode.

Ignition MAP Override

This feature can be used as an ignition trim for an entire load value. You must have the MAP sensor connected to use this feature. This would be used in situations where a throttle position sensor of mass air flow meter is used to determine the fuel delivery. In installations where a turbo charger is used along with these sensors the actual timing requirement may not be proportional to TPS or MAF reading. Enter the increase or decrease percentage of timing for each load position on the grid. This percentage is calculated from the current TPS or MAF readings. NOTE: If you do not want the system to override at a particular load value you must enter 0 (zero) in that position.

Ignition Sequence Simulator

The firing sequence of the ignition outputs depends on the selected number of cylinders, ignition type, Ignition fire edge and number of igniters. The simulator shows the firing sequence based on these fields. These field are located in the ECU Setup screen. NOTE: The Ignition Fire Edge setting determines whether the ignition output is normally ON and then turned OFF to fire the coil or normally OFF and then turned on to fire the coil. you can see the effect of this on the simulator. Be aware that setting the Ignition Fire Edge to positive fire will leave power on the ignition output which could cause coils and igniters to burn out if they are not designed to operate in this mode.

Ignition Trim Percentage

This function adjusts the ignition timing by a + - percentage of what it would normally calculate from the ignition maps. The trim function can be used to alter the complete ignition curve due to variation in Octane levels of fuel. Ignition Trim is located in the Trim section off the 3D Tuning Map Once you are happy with the performance the selected trim is providing. You can apply the changes directly to the ignition map by pressing the Re-Adjust Map button beside the Ignition Trim selector. This will adjust the map by the trim percentage and then zero the ignition trim value.

Injector Scale
The injector scale is used to set the resolution of each increment in the main fuel map. Injector Scale sets the max fuel available. half the scale number = the max milliseconds. E.G. scale number of 40 = 20mS max injector opening @ 0% Fuel Map override setting. Note: As a guide, the injector time scale should be set between 10 and 30 when in multi point 360 mode and between 40 and 80 when in multi point 720 mode. If you find that you need to go above or bellow this range you may need to change injector size or there is a problem in the fuel delivery system. See Injector Arrangement Each load point has 0 - 255 increments of injector on-time. The Injector scale is used to calculate the number of milliseconds per increment and is used to set the maximum allowable milliseconds for the size of injectors being used. IE: Larger injectors would require less milliseconds of on-time to supply the same volume of fuel that smaller injectors would require. This means that the injector scale value determines maximum injector on-time attainable. You can determine the maximum on-time by dividing the injector scale by 2. This example applies to TPS and Vacuum load points. EG: By setting the injector scale to 20 the maximum allowable injector on-time will be 10 milliseconds (20 divided by 2). This means that each increment for each load point will be 0.039 milliseconds (10ms divided by 255 increments). The same principle applies to vacuum mapped load points when on the 0 Kpa point. At different load points the ECU varies the actual resolution to compensate for differing air densities.

Log Data
This section allows you to select the parameters that are to be logged from the Ecu to the P.C. (Laptop). To select a parameter, click the check box. The tick indicates that the parameter is selected for Logging.

Staged Injection
Staged injection is for engines with Staged fuel injectors (i.e.; two injectors per cylinder). If your engine is not using Staged injectors then select "OFF". WARNING!! DO NOT SELECT STAGED INJECTION FOR NON-STAGED INJECTED ENGINES AS THIS WILL CAUSE ENGINE DAMAGE. The Staged adjustments are located under the Trim Button off the 3D Tuning page. When a staged number is selected in the staged amount field, the ecu will bring on the staged injectors Automatically, when it sees the primary injectors approaching 100% Duty. To test the Staged fuel amount the user can force the ecu to enable the Staged injection earlier by clicking on the "Force Staged inj On" check box. Via experimental testing, change the staged number until the correct air fuel ratio is achieved. For engine configurations with primary and secondary injectors of the same size, set the staged number to 57.6% and no need for further adjustment. If the secondaries are larger that the primary injectors, the staged number will be smaller. If the secondaries are smaller that the primary injectors, the staged number will be larger.

Water Sensor Calibration

Use this page to calibrate the ECU for a particular Engine Temperature sensor. There are many different types of sensor resistances on different cars. This means that we must create a sensor calibration table for each type of sensor. If you do not find a file that gives you the correct temperature readings, you will need to either create your own new calibration or modify an existing file. It is also known that O.E.M. sensors can have + or - 10% variation. In an extreme case, you may decide to-re calibrate the file you are using.

Using an existing File

On the Bottom of the page is a list of sensor calibration files pre defined by EMS. You may down load any of these files into your ECU. To use a file, click on the file of your choice. It will be highlighted when selected. Press the "Read from file" button. The calibration is now loaded into the table of the laptop memory. To send the table data to the ecu, press the "Write to ECU" button. When the progress bar disappears, the data has been written into ECU memory.

Creating your own File

RULE All numbers in the table MUST be in a sending or descending order. In The "Name" Field, type the name of your new file. Click on the first entry for -20 deg C. Type the A/D number that represents that temperature. Pressing the TAB button will move the cursor to the next temperature calibration field where you can enter the A/D number for that temperature. Press the Save To File button to save your new calibration table. If a calibration table with the same name already exists then it will be over-written. You can then download the new table to the ECU by pressing the Write to ECU button. You can also copy an existing table by simply re-naming it and pressing the Save To File button. To see the current A/D value, press the Read A to D Button. The read A to D reading will be displayed in the center of the page. To accept this reading, press the Accept Reading Button. This will transfer the A to D reading into the table in whichever temperature field is highlighted. This A/D number is what the Ecu is seeing from the sensor.

A/ D Number.
A/D Is the ECU's Analog to Digital converter. Temperature sensors change their electrical resistance when the temperature changes. When a temperature sensor is connected to the ECU, the changing resistance causes the voltage to also change. This changing voltage is called an analog voltage. The ECU's A/D converter measures this voltage and converts it into a number between 0 and 1024 This means that if the temperature changes, the Number from the A/D converter will also change. To calibrate the ECU to the sensor we must place the correct A/D number below each temperature cell. This is done experimentally, by placing a calibrated temperature probe in the in the vicinity of the water temp sensor and filling out the table as the temperature slowly rises. Another method is to remove the sensor and slowly heat the bulb of the sensor with hot water, using a calibrated thermometer to measure the temperature.

Engine Temp. Compensation on Ign. timing

There are 18 Coolant Temperature Advance / Retard settings. These settings are expressed as percentages + or - (%) of Ignition main Map. The settings begin at -20 deg C and go up in 10 deg increments until 150 deg C which is the last setting. The Ecu interpolates between these settings to give a smooth transitions. NOTE: To disable Ignition timing Advance / Retard at any Engine temperature point, set that point to 0%. These settings are located on the 3D tuning page.

Air Temp. Compensation on Ign Timing

There are 18 Air Temperature Advance / Retard settings. These settings are expressed as percentages + or - (%) of Ignition main Map. The settings begin at -20 deg C and go up in 10 deg increments until 150 deg C which is the last setting. The Ecu interpolates between these settings to give a smooth transitions. NOTE: To disable Ignition timing Advance / Retard at any Air temperature point, set that point to 0%. These settings are located on the 3D tuning page.