An agilent lc instrument running a current firmware set is fully supported as long as it meets or exceeds the minimum firmware requirements specified by the 3rdparty cds software vendor and meets agilents firmware setfirmware interoperability requirements. The lc1 from innovate motorsports is an excellent low cost wide band oxygen sensor. Lc1 digital airfuel ratio lambda sensor controller manual. It can be used alone, or daisychained to an lm1 for multi point or cylinder readings. Mike to do a quick reflash of the firmware, and im now able to log the digital wideband data directly as a pid, no mpvi required. All agilent lc instrument firmware sets have been designed and tested to be truly and strictly backward compatible for the installed software base cds. Megasquirt support forum msextra inconsistency with. New firmware releases are available on the innovate.
On both the dlg1 and lc2, connect the red wire to an isolated. Use the above link to set the lm programmer values. I have used the aem, plx, lc1 and autometer widebands and this is by far the easiest to install and fastest to respond. The lc 2 utilizes the only 100% digital wideband airfuel ratio technology on the market. Innovate motorsports lm2 with single o2 sensor innovates new lm2 combines a wideband controller, an obd2 scan tool, and a data logger, allinone handheld package. Lc1 db series vs aem uego wideband page 2 dodge srt. The sun slider sets the brightness for day riding, while the moon. If realtime recording with the innovate logworks software, connect the serial out. This cable is generally used with older innovate lc1 wideband products, as well as the ssi4, tc4, and lma3 auxbox. The lc2s patented awardwinning directdigital signal. One thing, pay attention to your ground wiring, although. Yes, the lc1 calibration is needed for the digital data. Innovate motorsports multisensor support for bosch lsu 4. The lc2 is a controller that controls a wideband o2 lambda sensor to measure.
What diyautotune products are compatible with this cable. Furthermore, click on the advanced button for the advanced analog out settings. Are the leds on the controller telling you anything. Register to activate your warranty, quickly access information about your product and receive software updates. Its the evolution of the worlds most popular standalone digital oxygen sensor controller. I was assuming i can connect it similarly to the lc1 where i was connected straight from of the serial out connector and into v2 via rj11 plug using pins 1,2 and 5. New wideband controller alm compared to innovate lm2 there is no technical hurdle between using the 4. Megasquirt support forum msextra innovate lc1 and ms. Software can be replaced without much hassle while replacing firmware is often difficult. In order to ensure the right driver download, official driver links from sharp electronics are listed at first. Lc1 manual st12 manual analog display manual autronic output cable instructions dl32 manual ssi4 manual tc4 manual db gauge manual g2 g4 g5 gauge manual g3 gauge manual rad1 manual ot1 manual auto timer manual. Innovate lc1 wideband beta firmware subaru wrx forums.
Using zip ties or other suitable method, fasten the body of the lc 1 device securely to the framerails or other mounting points as far away from the heat of the exhaust system as the sensor cable allows. Firmware is just a special kind of software that serves a very narrow purpose for a piece of hardware. Back in 2008, the second iteration of what we today know as ios the iphone and ipad operative system was called iphone os firmware 2. Lc1 firmware update error 8 rennlist porsche discussion forums. Open up the lm1 programmer software and connect the lm1lc1 to the computer with the serial cable. The innovate motorsports db blue gauges are 52mm 2 116 inch air fuel gauges. Brisbane, australia update your checkout and give the latest code a go. Click the update firmware in the main page to upgrade to the latest firmware for the lc1. It has two analog outputs for ecu use or wide band meters, as well as a db9 serial bus connection to update its firmware and log with the logworks software.
Find a suitable location under your vehicle where the lc1 body can be mounted. Use a 470 ohm, 14watt resistor in between the analog output of the lc1, and the o2 input of the megasquirt. New lc 2 replaces the lc 1 the evolution of the worlds most popular stand alone digital o. Whats the difference between software and firmware. For any lc1 purchased after june2006, that should be all you need to be concerned with when wiring it up. The lc1 uses a bosch wideband with the vw connector. Lc1 install description this tutorial will provide general instructions for the installation, programming and integration of the innovate lc1 with efilive scan tools and a dynotune display.
The afr value is computed on the ms2 and the calibration is an adc count to afr computation. What the iox sends is the 10 bit digital value that the lc1 sends which has a range of 01023 obviously. It eventually goes away after driving for a few minutes. Each kit includes the gauge, an lc1 wideband controller, oxygen sensor and bungplug, and the awardwinning logworks enginetuning software. Innovate mtxl digital airfuel ratio gauge kits build upon the legacy of the xd16 by adding simplicity and leadingedge industrial science. The lc 2 utilizes 100% digital wideband airfuel ratio technology on the market. The lc 2s patented awardwinning directdigital signal. New wideband controller alm compared to innovate lm2. While you might install and uninstall software on your computer or smartphone on a regular basis, you might only rarely, if ever, update the firmware on a device and youd probably only do so if asked to by the manufacturer, probably to fix a. I havent used it yet but i will be switching to it soon. Software can be very big while firmware are usually very small.
Installing dl32 understanding the xd16 lc 1 information auxbox information logworks software installing the lm 1 lm 1. I have used the mtxl in numerous cars basically the same as the lc2 and it is the best wideband out in my opinion. In comparison the lc2 vs the lm2, which one would be better for tuning. I put this video together as a step by step instructional video for upgrading your firmware on your innovate motorsports lm2. Since reading on the internet this appear to be frequently, with this poll we would like to know how many controller lc1 the people have replaced with a new one and how did they have connected it, trying to discover a possible common problem that cause the. According to innovates website they feature the same but also includes includes digital input, output, and 2 user programmable analog outputs. Agilent lc firmware set interoperability and support statement 18 august 15, 2017 agilent releases lc firmware updates for socalled firmware sets. I have pretty much rewritten the innovate protocol handling so that the same code is used for lc1, lm1 and lm2. The original lc1 set a standard of performance that paved the way for future generations of lccontrollers.
Installing dl32 understanding the xd16 lc1 information auxbox information logworks software installing the lm1 lm1. We reinstalled analyst on a new computer and updated the machine software and now have a 10x drop in sensitivity in our assays. It started this after i went down a really rough road. For all sharp parts and accessories please call our toll free number 1800be sharp 18002374277. Either adjust the lc1 to match the ms or the ms to match the lc1. The lm2 looks like it definitely sends out isp2 and the afr bit location format is the same as the lc1, not lm1 top. Dim and bright settings are done individually, hence the two different icons. This firmware fixes an issue when tvs language setting is set to french or spanish, youtube doesnt indicate the same language as the tv. Once connected, the firmware update utility will automatically detect and update your unit to the latest firmware if one is available. Then the firmware steering wheel and gas pedal makes the hardware engine do stuff. But the days of throwing a set of plugs in the engine, cleaning the air filter element, and tuning or balancing the carbs to get good performance are long gone. Dont say im paying cash at car dealerships auto expert kevin hunter duration.
The lm2 i have is fine, but the lc1 is a load of crap. Lc 1 manual st12 manual analog display manual autronic output cable instructions dl32 manual ssi4 manual tc4 manual db gauge manual g2 g4 g5 gauge manual g3 gauge manual rad 1 manual ot 1 manual auto timer manual. It is faster than the aem, although for anything other than datalogging it probably doesnt matter. Software generally refers to high level programs while firmware is used to microcode embedded in most hardware. Find a suitable location under your vehicle where the lc 1 body can be mounted. Follow the first time use and calibration instructions that came with the kit see the innovate support link in the reference section below for the lc 1 manual. Tps for standard holley style 4barrel carburetor applications 05v manual. I instead bought an aem 300300, sent the gauge to dr. Innovates patented, awardwinning directdigital signal processing delivers 100% digital accuracy and advanced sensor control. Like the lm1 before it, this one monitors the airfuel ratio with a bosch lsu 4.
Make sure this fits by entering your model number 32 channels of data recording, 5 internal channels, sd memory card included the dl32 is also a key component of innovate motorsports modular tuning system mts using the dl32s serial ports you can daisychain other innovate devices such as the xd16, auxbox lma3, lc1, tc4, and ssi4. Two of my friends have three dead innovate lc1 controller seems firmware corrupted during cranking. The latest version of logworks must be installed prior to updating firmware. Firmware is a type of software usually strictly connected with a device. Please refer to manufacturers manuals for details, warnings, and other specific information. Software is often stored in user accessible memory while firmware is. The lc 2s patented awardwinning directdigital signal processing. Introducing innovates lc3 digital wideband lambda o2. After the sensor is calibrated, establish a connection in ecmlink. What innovate motorsports products are compatible with this cable. I just recently purchased the new innovate mtxl wideband kit, and have noticed there is obviously no mtxl setting in the project properties screen, only innovate lc1 and another innovate setting.
Innovate mtxl digital airfuel ratio gauge kits 3918. For gasolinedriven engines, the theoretically optimal air fuel ratio is 14. Using zip ties or other suitable method, fasten the body of the lc1 device securely to the framerails or other mounting points as far away from the heat of the exhaust system as the sensor cable allows. Lm programmer is used to update firmware, change fuel types, and program the two. Then the lc1 parameters using the innovate lm programmer software need to be programmed correctly. The lc1 from innovate motorsports is an excellent low. What matters is that you load up the innovate calibration software and look at what the lc1 is actually outputting on each of the brown and yellow wires. The newer lc2 and mtxl widebands use a different style cable. Difference between software and firmware difference between. A demonstration of logworks software working with 2 x innovate lc1 wideband controllers.
I was going to go with an lc2 or a ballenger afr500v2 until i read that thread. Usually it doesnt change during the lifetime of the device unless some update or bug fixing is required. It only seems to do it every other day when its hot outside. Any wideband bosch sensor for a vw will work without issue. Once connected, click on the tab \analog out 2\ it doesn\t matter if you choose 1 or 2, but the first one is already set up for narrow band simulation. The firmware is the steering wheel, gas pedal, fuel tank, blinkers, lights, etc. Logworks software with a windows pc, or to daisy chain with other.
Navigate to menu information software update manual usb to. Testing the innovate motorsports lm1 portable wide band o2 sensor gauge even the least experienced home mechanic understand the importance of proper tuning to improve performance. The hex ezcan extends this functionality to the accessory lights so that their brightness can be set separately for day and night, dim and bright. So youll wire the analog output from the lc1 to one side of the. Once the software has been installed the logworks software, lm programmer and lc2 manual can then be located by navigating through startprogramslogworks3. Megasquirt support forum msextra innovate lc1 failures. The evolution of the worlds most popular stand alone digital o2 sensor controller, the innovate motorsports lc 2 builds upon the legacy of the lc 1 by adding simplicity and leading edge technology. The lc3 expands upon that design with even quicker and more accurate sensor reading and control.
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