Power Commander Sales Guide
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1. However EFI equipped bikes have no way to change the shape of the fuel curve to match the new air curve so the fart bp ECM continues to deliver the stock fuel curve The n bike in figure 3 would run too rich below 2800 RPM and too lean above 2800 RPM Parts of Air by Weight WBA Aq jany po syed Figure 4 The Power Commander with the proper map installed can reshape the fuel curve to match the new air curve Parts of Air by Weight yy Gray Aq jang po spe The Power Commander gives you the ability to shape your fuel curve for any engine modifications you do to your Motorcycle Figure 4 Introduction to the Power Commander What is a Power Commander The Power Commander is a fuel injection adjustment module that plugs in line with the bikes stock ECU ECM The Power Commander is produced with state of the art electronics which include a four layer surface mount circuit board with a built in Microprocessor Each unit is lightweight compact and sealed for maximum durability and reliability The Power Commander is fully adjustable with a wide variety of maps available for most applications to provide maximum results in the minimum time The Power Commander makes changes in real time going down the road It makes no permanent changes to the stock ECU ECM The Power Commander plugs in using O E M style connectors There is no splicing required RPM lo o o JEL POW E rF LCOMMANDER mizi LOW MI2. TA All future Power Commanders will be based on direct injector control technology The Complete Kit Includes 1 The Power Commander module with O E M style connectors 2 Standard serial cable for connecting to a Windows based computer 3 Installation guide and everything required for mounting the Power Commander 4 The Power Commander CD ROM i P Rower msacron C lete Kit Modul Communications CD ROM with Easy to follow re a Cable Software amp Maps Installation Guide The CD ROM has a user friendly interface and includes The Power Commander Control Center Software All of the maps available at the time the CD ROM was produced We are continually making maps and they are available for download on the Power Commander website Tutorials Control Center Software User Manual Install Sotware Map Database User Manual Installation Widens Dynojet Products Install the Dynojet Control Center Software s for your Power Commander Broms e F on erco mm an der com Requires Computer running Win 95 98 Me 000 4P All Rights Reserved Browse CO Why Do You Need a Power Commander If you change the air flow of a carbureted bike for different pipes air box cams etc you would need to change the jetting With a fuel injected bike you must adjust the fuel curve electronically and that s where the Power Commander comes in With a Power Commander equipped EFI bike you have more control over
3. buttons you wait 10 20 seconds between adjustments the Power Commander will go out of button programming mode Note If you turn your ignition switch off before the Power Commander goes out of button programming mode the changes will not be saved Frequently Asked Questions What is a map A map consists of tables which tell the Power Commander how much fuel ignition timing to add or remove from each throttle position at each RPM How do load a map A complete description is provided in the user manual 1 Open the Power Commander Control Center Software 2 Click load file 3 Select a map 4 Click open 5 With the Power Commander powered up click upload Can the Power Commander damage my ECM ECU The Power Commander is designed so that it can not send current to the processor in the ECU which makes it incapable of damaging the ECU Will the Power Commander void my warranty In most cases in order for the manufacturer to deny warranty for a failed component they must prove that the aftermarket part caused the component to fail As the Power Commander cannot send current to the stock ECU it is highly unlikely that it could damage the stock system in any way My dealer says my warranty is void because installed aftermarket parts on my bike what can I do Consumers have specific rights on any product they purchase SEMA Specialty Equipment Market Association helps protect these rights and has a web page with a list of wh
4. the Power Commander in button programming mode by firmly holding down all 3 buttons while switching on the ignition key Note the buttons may feel stiff eee a Li LOW MIDO HIGH When the Power Commander is in button programming mode pressing the Low Mid or High buttons will select that RPM range and the L E D will indicate what the setting is Zero is indicated by two L E D s lit in the middle indicating that the buttons RICH are not affecting the fuel being delivered by the map A movement of one led represents a 4 change on a Power Commander II and a 2 change on a Power Commander IlI O Except for the Power Commander III on the Kawasaki Drifter and the Ducati models which are 4 Tapping a button will richen that RPM range which is shown by the L E D climbing closer to the rich end of the L E D scale Holding down a button will LEAN lean that RPM range which is shown by the L E D dropping closer to the lean end of the L E D scale When you are through with the button programming mode leave the bike on without touching the buttons for 20 30 seconds The Power Commander will save the button settings and go out of button programming mode then the L E D will drop to the lowest position You can verify this by twisting the throttle The L E D will move up and down not the full range as you open and close the throttle This indicates the Power Commander is not in button programming mode Note If while adjusting the
5. the fuel curve than with carburetion i e you can improve deceleration popping without affecting idle you can not do this with carburetion With a Power Commander on your bike it will run smoother cooler and have better throttle response Benefits 1 Improves Horsepower throttle response and rideability 2 Reduces running temperatures pinging and can help prevent pipe bluing 3 You can continue to add performance accessories of any type and simply install a new map to tune the Motorcycle How to Tune a Power Commander The best way to tune a bike is by selecting the proper map A large number of maps have been developed for popular performance modifications New Maps are continuously being developed and these are available for download at www powercommander com E Power Commander Honda Map Database Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edt View Favortes Toole Help da Back gt 9 fat GA Seach 3 Favorites 44 Histor Bh S 7 D Address je http Uwe powercommander com supphonmaps shtml Honda Map Database CBR6OO Fai 2001 2002 MiO8 4LL ll available CBR600 F4i Maps Mi08 000 era Map Mio8 o01 Completely stock bike Mioe o02 Use with Erion Racing slip on exhaust and stock air filter M1i08 003 Use with Erion Racing full exhaust and stock air filter M108 004 Use with Hindle full exhaust and stock air filter M108 005 Use with Arrow full exhaust and stock air filter MiLo0e8 006 Use
6. A Simple View of Fuel Injection Dynes Research ine Your engine is an air pump the more air you pump through it the more power you make Figure 1 Any internal combustion engine will flow air at a rate determined by many factors like cam profiles port shape and size air box exhaust etc and of course RPM This graph shows a diagram of what the airflow curve might look like for an unmodified stock motorcycle engine air flow by weight over RPM Parts of Air by Weight Dynojet Research ine Figure 2 To keep a hypothetical air fuel ratio of 14 1 air to fuel by weight the fuel curve would need to have a similar shape as the air curve The shape of the fuel curve for a fuel injected bike is built into the ECU ECM Electronic Control Module as a fuel map Various sensors allow the ECU to shift the curve map up or down richer or leaner to compensate for altitude air pressure changes air temperature changes and engine temperature changes These sensors do not really change the shape of the curve they just move it up and down EB a l 5 2 a wB Aq jang po syed Figure 3 When you change something that affects the airflow like an exhaust system it changes the shape of the air curve On a carbureted bike the shape of the fuel curve is based on the airflow through the carburetor so installing a pipe will change the shape of the fuel curve but typically requires re jetting to keep the ratio correct
7. Center And how does a dealer apply to be one A Power Commander Tuning Center is an established Bike Shop with a Dynojet Model 250 Load Control Dyno equipped with a Real Time Air Fuel Ratio monitor and has successfully completed the Power Commander training course To become a Power Commander Tuning Center the shop must Own or purchase a Model 250 Dyno Sign the Power Commander Tuning Center agreement with Dynojet Successfully complete a two day training course at Dynojet s head office in Las Vegas 11 How can I keep myself updated on new Power Commander Maps You can join the mailing list on www powercommander com for either one model of bike or every model When new maps or new information is available you will automatically receive an e mail with the new information What kind of technical support is available for the Power Commander Dynojet employs several experienced technicians who provide Toll Free support Monday through Friday 8 AM 5 PM Pacific time 1 800 992 4993 The Power Commander web site is constantly updated with new information This is a vast resource for support including installation guides user manuals new maps frequently asked questions etc Technical and Sales support are available by e mail tech owercommander com sales powercommander com Company Information Dynojet Research Inc is a world leader in the development and manufacturing of performance enhancement products and tools Ou
8. D HIGH Ducati 996 Suzuki GSXR1000 Power Commander Versions Power Commander II The Power Commander II was introduced in 1999 and featured the latest in surface mount electronics Additional features were added such as faceplate button adjustment and ignition timing adjustment on select models The PCIl utilizes sensor offset technology to adjust the fuel curve Signals from key sensors on the bike are monitored by the PCII and these signals are recalculated and sent to the ECU in order to achieve the required fuel curve Lat HV 7 4 _ COMMANDER II Power Commander IlI The Power Commander III was introduced in 2000 and is externally similar to the PCII The PCIII utilizes direct injector control technology to control the fuel curve for models that do not have the appropriate sensors to allow sufficient fuel adjustment using the PCII technology The PCIII takes the injector pulse from the ECU and changes the pulse width signal to the injectors Power Commander Ill r The Power Commander Ill r was introduced in November 2000 and utilizes the same direct injector control technology as the PCIII The r version contains additional circuitry and in some cases additional connectors which allow ignition adjustment as well as fuel adjustment Ignition adjustments can provide very positive results on the racetrack where factors like special fuel and highly tuned engines are used T gt VW Yi COMMANDER
9. at to do if your warranty is denied For more information please visit http www sema org warranty I cannot find a map for my combination what should I do If you have minor modifications exhaust air box mild cams use a map for a similar set up If you have major modifications ported heads aggressive cams Stroker then it may be best to have a custom map built by a Power Commander Tuning Center My Harley has a stage burn with all of the recommended Screamin Eagle components Why would I need a Power Commander A stage burn is a recalibration for specific Screamin Eagle components When used with these components the cruise air fuel ratio is about 15 1 However at 15 1 they can run hot surge ping and are more likely to blue pipes 8 With the Power Commander installed with the proper map the air fuel ratio at cruise will be about 13 8 1 the bike will run smoother cooler accelerate better and be less likely to ping or blue the pipes My Harley dealer modified my Harley ECM with a stage burn will I still benefit from the Power Commander Yes The Stage burns are calibrations for specific Screamin Eagle components If you run any other parts that can change the air flow through the engine pipes cams you will not have the proper fuel curve My dealer says that can run any pipes I want to on my EFI Softail and the ECM will correct for it The Delphi System is very good at masking low speed rideability problems
10. der cannot cause your engine to pump more air however the modifications you would make to your engine to pump more air exhaust air box cams heads etc are limited if you are unable to adjust the fuel curve to match the air curve To make more Horsepower by adjusting the fuel curve the fuel curve must be too lean or too rich and then when optimized you can see a Horsepower increase Dynojet Research Inc wo Oo O wo g O L LU lt I a Vance and Hines ProPipe SE airbox 3 5 RPM x1000 Peak horsepower occurs at 100 throttle most fuel curves aren t too bad at 100 throttle However most part throttle openings are lean from the factory so adjusting the fuel curve here can make additional Horsepower as seen in the next graph Since most riders spend a good deal of time in the part throttle areas Horsepower made here is more noticeable and useful than peak power at 100 throttle 10 Dynojet Research Inc SAE Horsepower Air Fuel Ratio 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 RPM x1000 My local shop has a Dyno can they tune my Power Commander correctly Yes if they are an Authorized Power Commander Tuning Center The basic Inertia Dyno that most shops have are great for dialing in carburetion however to build a complete fuel injection map you need a load control dyno with real time air fuel ratio monitor and special training What is a Power Commander Tuning
11. however it cannot reshape the fuel curve for any modifications you may do It may appear to run ok with different pipes and air box but when checking air fuel ratios you find that they are not optimum and in some cases dangerously lean With the Power Commander and a proper map installed the Softail s run noticeably better smoother and cooler with improved throttle response My Suzuki dealer adjusted my ECU with a YFMS clicker box What is the advantage of a Power Commander over this A clicker box only has 3 adjustments which is not nearly enough to build a proper fuel map the Power Commander can have up to 260 different adjustments A clicker box can change the fuel curve up to 10 the Power Commander can change the fuel up to 100 A clicker type box flashes the EPROM on the ECU which can make it difficult to return to stock the Power Commander makes no permanent changes to the ECU and unplugging it returns the fuel curve back to stock Does the Power Commander interfere with the bikes ability to compensate for atmospheric conditions No The Fuel Injection Systems found on today s bikes do a good job of adjusting fuel for atmospheric conditions air temperature altitude etc The Power Commander does not interfere with this and the automatic compensation remains in effect How much power will the Power Commander give me Horsepower is a product of how much air you can pump through your engine The Power Comman
12. r fuel management and diagnostic products coupled with our personalized services give you the resources to maximize performance and increase efficiency With over a decade of experience Dynojet has relied on state of the art technology to provide you with the best products available Our philosophy stands behind the belief that our customers are number one Individualized attention is given so that you can take full advantage of the products we offer Because of this philosophy we guarantee high credibility consistency and customer satisfaction Here at Dynojet we invite you to put our products to the test 12
13. with Hindle slip on exhaust and stock air filter MiLoe o07 Use with Micron slip on exhaust and stock air filter MiLOe8 008 Use with Yoshimura RS 3 slip on exhaust and stock air filter Mioeg o0 9 Use with Qkrapovic full exhaust and stock or K amp N air filter M1068 010 Use with Jardine RT One slip on exhaust and stock or K amp N air filter If you can operate a Windows Computer you can easily install a map a Open the Control Center Software b Select a map c Upload it to the Power Commander Power Commander II Control Center ver 2 07 04 18 x File View Options Port Table Utilities a a U ee ee ee ee my a a re TE a Se ee 01x c win2000 95 inch big bore pistons Stage 1 ECU Stock cams Screamin Eagle air cleaner Screaman Eagle slip ons Port Not Set The Power Commander can easily be fine tuned with the buttons Lean out the low and mid buttons for better economy while traveling on the interstate then richen them for riding in stop and go traffic for cooler running lf you get a tank of bad gas you can richen the curve to help prevent pinging If you have a Palm Pilot you can load a map with it Button Adjustment Feature Button adjustment is designed for fine tuning a motorcycle that has a Power Commander installed with the proper map to match your modifications Please note there is a video on the Power Commander CD ROM that demonstrates button adjustment Put
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