User Manual - Full Throttle Speed Tech Support
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1. 14 Tuning with the Translator Pro 18 Open Loop vs Closed Loop 19 n 20 AFR munasi ss 21 TunerPro RT for tuning and logging overview 23 Speed Density Algorithm 26 GIOSSAFY 2 sississcscscssesceseosesvesessassass sssavseksosvedussesdouabinstcvseduseooadsesvosessasdesoes 27 Translator Pro Harness Connector Details 28 Translator Pro User Manual aD as Kit Contents The Translator Pro kit is shipped with the following items Translator Pro unit Standard splice harness 10 pin Standard splice harness 6 pin Serial cable for programming tuning and logging CD ROM containing documentation and software Splice and tap connectors Manual Available Accessories and Options Boost control solenoid Boost control harness Plug and play and splice in MAP Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor IAT Sensor Intake Air Temperature sensor Speed Density harness Plug and play and vehicle specific Accessory power pack offline power supply 120V AC Introduction The Translator Pro is a powerful electronic module that allows the user to tune the engine performance of a modern fuel2. E 55 nt a amp oo tc 2685 s 65 amp o 10 9 8 7 6 6 5 4 5 4 32 1 321 gt 5 tg pm EZ 5 Rell ab mum 40 8 e2 8 8 2 8 5 FE 8 3 2 3 S o 5 85 g 88 ae Translator Pro User Manual 13 Serial port LCD Contrast ECU input Parameter setting details for all pages Config Vehicle Select Select 1 if unit is wired to stay on for 10 seconds after key off Mitsubishi of Cyl Set to the number of cylinders of the engine exception 96 LT1 LS1 set to 4 Displ Displacement in Liters Airfl Srce source for airflow to output signal 0 Speed Density with temp compensation 1 Speed Density without temp compensation 10 MAF input with UserTunes Translator Mode 11 MAF input with UserTunes and VE table Translator Mode MAP Source Select type of MAP sensor 0 GM 3 bar sensor 3 GM 2 bar sensor 1 3 5 bar sensor 4 Motorola 2 5 bar sensor 2 AEM 5 bar sensor Dens Srce Future select input and scaling for IAT Baro Mode Select Barometric Pressure mode 0 No BARO mode use Sealevel value to calculate boost no fuel change 1 Detect Baro at key on use to calculate boost no fuel calculation change F Out mode Select function and scaling of Frequency output 0 AFC MODE with UserTunes 8 GN Extreme and
3. M pe e puno ZOPUEISPIM ERU SdL feuis yon 9 Indu dH ndul N93 OL spoyy INO 4 YIM Aduenbal4 Translator Mode Setu Translator Pro User Manual axis In Translator Mode a vehicle can be equipped with a larger high performance MAF than was originally installed The new MAF is installed and wired to the Frequency Input for GM style frequency MAFs or to the AUX input for Ford style voltage MAFs To enable Translator Mode the F In Mode for Frequency MAF or AUX 1 mode are set to the proper setting for the new MAF The F out mode or V out mode is set to match the vehicle so the airflow output signal scaling will match the vehicle Then set Airfl Srce Airflow Source to 10 or 11 so the Translator Pro will use the MAF sensor input as the signal source Note using setting 11 requires a custom VE table for proper operation Most applications will use setting 10 Some vehicles have MAF sensors with other functions or signals These other signals are typically Barometric pressure and Air Temperature These MAF sensors are actually Air Volume sensors and the ECU requires the temperature and pressure in order to calculate the airflow mass When using a true sensor the air temp and baro signals must kept constant to prevent double compensation These other sensors can be simulated by the Translator Pro using the V Out 1 and V Out 2 signals Set the V out 1 and
4. Off 2 3 5 GM MAF ON 22 Timing Monitor Mode for 3000GT Stealth Off 3 85mm GM no screen ON 23 Timing Monitor Mode for DSM and EVO Off 4 Extreme ON 31 VE tuning during AFC mode 1G DSM Off 5 Buick GN Translator output 32 EVO 8 Off Extreme mode OFF 6 85mm GM with screen ON 33 2G DSM 3000GT Stealth Off 7 3 5 GMLTI ON 34 Supra Off The Prescaler is the config jumper inside the unit is the left 2 pins OFF is the right 2 pins Position the jumper according to the above chart Aux1 Mode Determines function of Aux trigger wire Sensor Harness pin 6 purple wire 0 Aux triggering disabled 1 Aux triggering activated by applying voltage to the AUX wire 2 AUX triggering DE activated by applying voltage to the AUX wire 3 AUX triggering is activated at all times 30 Read EGT signal on AUX wire Aux trigger function remains off 31 Read signal on AUX wire Aux trigger function activated 200 Read Analog MAF on Aux trigger wire Mustang Cobra 201 Read Analog MAF on Aux trigger wire Custom Ford F Out Max set for the maximum frequency that will be sent out the MAF output Can be used to prevent fuel cut or intentionally lean out the top end Set to 0 to disable frequency limiting Setup Mainscale adjusts the entire range by the same 46 V Outl set Setpoint for V Out
5. Translator Pro unless in Emulating mode an advanced topic not covered here Translator Pro User Manual se eee TunerPro RT tpro4400 bin XDF File TPro4400 xdf File XDF View Compare Tools Window Help sursan 9 D v F M AFR correction rich limit AFR correction gain AFR Aux TPS Enrichment TunerPro RT tpro4400 bin XDF File TPro4400 xdf File View Compare Tools Window Help Eu DS S929m5 WIE SB D V F M Constants Scalars ax SI Start Boost control DC Start Boost control PSI Set Boost control PSI Aux Boost Control Gain Boost Control DC Start Aux AFR Min TPS AFR Min RPM AFR Min MAP AFR correction lean limit AFR correction rich limit AFR correction gain AFR Aux TPS Enrichment To log with TunerPro configure the software as follows Use the Configure ALDL button to open the Configure window TunerPro RT tpro4400 bin XDF File TPro4400 xdf File View Compare Tools Window Help mm n 9 SSH D v F M Boost control PSI Set Boost control PSI Aux Boost Control Gain Boost Control DC Start Aux AFR Min TPS AFR Min RPM AFR Min MAP Translator Pro User Manual 24 Selectan ADS file from the datastreams folder The filename should match the XDF file If a XDF ADS mismatch error is displayed it is still ok to continue e Selecta filename to save the log data to If one does not yet exist enter
6. 2 mode to 0 in the Config page and set the output voltages to normal levels in the Setup page Frequency or Voltage MAF RPM ECU inputs Throttle Position TPS Voltage outputs if required Translator Pro User Manual 11 Translator Mode Standard Connections YIM P S xny so aiding epoyy INO A 15 Z INO A 1 1ndino feuis yon 9 Indu 8765 4321 LCD Contrast Serial port N 4 1 5 2 6 3 1 Aouanbayy Indu uonu i UMA uo SION cL 1 105095 ou SdL 9 indui AvW 1090000 A indu SdL 54321 109876 indui AvW MOA oL epoyy INO 4 peles Aousnbay Translator Pro User Manual AFC Mode Setup and Standard Connections To enable AFC mode set F OUT Mode to 0 in the Config page so the Translator Pro will use the sensor input as the sienal source Some vehicles have MAF sensors with other functions or signals OEM Frequency MAF RPM Throttle Position TPS IAT and or BARO sensors Digital MAF Eliminator 2 8 PES 990 ku oO ee uh 5 5 0 x
7. Extender Pro 1 1G DSM 9 GN Extender chips 2 EVO 8 and 3G DSM 10 GN Commander chips 3 2G DSM and 3000GT Stealth 11 GN Stock style 4 Supra MK III 12 LT1 3 MAF Impala SS and passenger car 5 LS1 Aluminum MAF F Body 13 LT1 3 5 MAF LTI and LT4 Fand Y body cars 6 LS1 Truck 30 Ford BAP sensor signal fixed at sealevel setting 7 LS1 future application V Out1 mde Select function and scaling of Volt out 1 V Out2 mde Select function and scaling of Volt out 2 0 use volt setting in Setup page 11 Ford Cobra MAF output 1 WOT Spark control signal for GN and DSM 12 Ford Cobra 621b modified MAF output 2 2 bar MAP sensor simulation 13 Ford SVO Merkur VAF output 6 Mitsubishi air temperature sensor simulation 14 GM TPI voltage MAF output 10 Toyota Supra MK IV MAF output 50 Ford custom Translator Pro User Manual AFR Source Select scaling of wideband input 0 none 4 Tech Edge Australia Wideband 1 LCI 5 Zeitronix ZT2 Wideband 2 LMI 6 Dynojet Wideband Commander 0 5 volts 10 1 16 1 3 AEM AFM 1 0 volts 10 1 5 volt 20 1 F In Mode Select scaling of Frequency Input Prescaler setting 0 Frequency input no scaling OFF 20 Timing Monitor Mode for Supra Off 1 3 ON 21 Timing Monitor Mode for Turbo Buick GN
8. Splice means to cut a harness wire and connect Translator Pro wires to the cut ends Wire Splicing and Tapping information The Translator Pro is installed by connecting wires into the vehicle s wiring harness Good connections are absolutely necessary for proper reliable operation loose or intermittent connection could cause improper fuel delivery at full throttle resulting in engine damage Squeeze style tap connectors are included in the kit due to their popularity but are not the most reliable means of connection To use the squeeze style properly they must be installed firmly Regular slip Joint pliers are best for this If there is doubt about the users ability to install the squeeze taps properly or the wiring area is subject to vibration soldering the connections is recommended The pink spade connectors included in the kit are of the best quality and will provide good reliability when properly crimped Inexpensive crimpers may not crimp firmly enough Tug on the crimped connection to ensure there is no looseness and the wire does not pull out When in doubt solder the connections For additional details on soldering the connections refer to this guide http www mmxpress com technical connections htm Speed Density Installation Using a speed density harness install and connect a MAP sensor and IAT sensor The MAP sensor needs to be installed using a piece of vacuum hose connected to the intake manifold plenum The se
9. injected vehicle The unit is configurable for many different types of vehicles Using its various operational modes the user can adjust fuel delivery turbo boost and other operating parameters to extract more performance from their vehicles engine Warning The Translator Pro is a powerful tool for adjusting the operation of the engine It is possible to mis adjust the settings and cause damage to the engine The user must read and understand this entire User Guide before attempting to install and use the Translator Pro Adjustments should be made in small increments with continuous testing to ensure the engine is operating within its mechanical limits The primary function of the Translator Pro is to allow the user to adjust the air fuel ratio of their engine This is accomplished by adjusting the Translator Pro User Manual 3 amount of airflow the Engine Computer Module ECM or Engine Control Unit ECU perceives is entering the engine If the ECM ECU senses less airflow is entering the engine it will command less fuel be injected into the engine thus making the Air Fuel ratio leaner If the airflow signal is reduced by 1 the resultant fuel delivery will be less by 1 For example an engine is consuming 100 grams of air per second and the ECU is delivering fuel for 12 1 Air Fuel Ratio AFR If the airflow signal to the ECU is reduced to 95 grams per second 596 the ECU will delivery fuel for this amount of air The res
10. kind of car and airflow mode These pages require an extra step to gain access in order to prevent inadvertent changes To enable access to the Config and Setup pages hold the PG button depressed for 10 seconds until the display shows Config Enabled Then these pages can be used to configure the Translator Pro Translator Pro Pages Use these pages to set the operating modes for your specific vehicle configuration Config Select Set the unit for the vehicle and sensors connected System Setup Settings related to the selected configurations Boost Control Settings using the boost control output on the EXP connector AFR Tracking Air Temp User AF tune vs IAT this adjustment is in addition to the normal compensation Aux Trig User AF tune that is activated when the AUX input is activated AF Hi High load AF tune vs RPM AF Mid Mid load AF tune vs RPM AF Low Low load AF tune vs RPM Response Adjustments for response to changes in MAP and TPS tip in Speed Density only Sensor Monitor Display operating and tuning parameters Spark WOT Adjust WOT Wide Open Throttle spark advance not all vehicles Spark Aux Adjust WOT Wide Open Throttle spark advance when AUX mode is activated not all vehicles Speed Density Mode Setup The Translator Pro is a high tech engine tuning device that fills the technology gap between the popular but simple piggyback tuning devices and the full blown expensive standalone
11. methods can be used to fine tune the system Translator Pro User Manual 2 26 Translator Pro User Manual DE Air Fuel Ratio E Wide Open Throttle SED PME Engine Control Unit oe Engine Control Module Volumetric Efficiency vd tiep rss Throttle Position Sensor etis ee Pad Mass Airflow Sensor AD ood Intake Air Temperature Revolutions Minute User Tune ayasa sassa Original Equipment Manufacturer IT Translator Pro Harness Connector Details Translator Pro User Manual LCD Contrast N Main 10 pin Harness LI co 109 8 7 6 543211 1 Orange O2Mideband input 2 Purple O2 wideband sensing ground 3 Blue TPS input 4 Green MAFiFrequency signal output 5 Pink 12 volts ignition power 6 Brown Voltage signal output 1 7 Gray Voltage signal output 2 8 White RPM signal input 9 Yellow MAF Frequency signal input 10 Black Ground Sensor 6 pin Harness HII 654 31211 Red 5 Volts to power the sensor Green MAP Sensor Signal Brown Temperature Sensor signal Black Ground Black Ground Purple Aux activation Expansion 8 pin Harness Q WD 8 76 5 4 321 HI Pink 12 volts out to Boost Solenoid Purple Boost Solenoid control signal 28 Updating the Translator Pro software The update
12. pages Load refers to how hard the engine is working at a certain RPM Low load means light throttle operation idle and steady speed driving Mid load refers to easy acceleration at moderate throttle High load refers to heavy throttle acceleration The tuning is identical for all modes Speed Density Translator and AFC The AFR tuning is the sum of the Mainscale low mid hi aux User Tune and Air Temp tune settings This total can be viewed on the Sensor Monitor page as UT User Tune Adjust the Mainscale initially for the best compromise between idle and part throttle driving This sets the tune close Then use the low load page to adjust the tune at idle and light throttle driving The mid load adjustments should be set for proper AFR for moderate acceleration The mid load settings at 800 to 1200 RPM also affect tip in smoothness Hi load adjustments are used to adjust the AFR for WOT operation Translator Pro User Manual 18 Open Loop vs Closed Loop Modern engine control systems operate in closed loop during part throttle operation The ECU measures the signal from the Oxygen Sensor mounted in the exhaust system and makes internal fuel delivery corrections to maintain 14 7 1 AFR Adjusting the Translator Pro when the ECU is operating closed loop will not affect the AFR since the ECU will re correct back to 14 7 1 This effect can be seen by monitoring the ECU controlled variables using a Scan Tool or Datalogg
13. the ECU is receiving air temp information and will compensate its fuel delivery Some vehicles have MAF sensors with other functions or signals These other signals are typically Barometric pressure and Air Temperature These MAF sensors are actually Air Volume sensors and the ECU uses the temperature and pressure data to calculate the airflow mass When using a calculated airflow mass speed density the air temp and baro signals must be kept constant to prevent double compensation These other signals can be simulated by the Translator Pro using the V Out 1 and V Out 2 signals Set the V out 1 and 2 mode to 0 in the Config page and set the output voltages to normal levels in the Setup page If the vehicle ECU requires a voltage MAF signal Ford some Toyota etc connect Analog Output 1 to the ECU MAF input and configure V Out 1 mode for the correct analog MAF signal calibration Translator Pro User Manual 9 Standard Connections Speed Densi 1066y xny am aiding pON LINO A YIM 195 Bojeuy uo SIOA L E E 2 eoinos 5 a pioiueur jeuuoo e lt b Fl JOA 9 9 ala pubis 2 punox V T a N WB 88 JOSUSS VI
14. InansiaAToER PRO User Manual Manual Version 1 0 Translator Pro version 4 4x Table of Contents Kit e 3 Available Accessories and Options 3 Introduction 3 Main Airflow Modes 4 Installation Details eere e ee e ettet entente tates 6 Speed Density Installation 6 Translator Mode Installation 7 AFC Mode Installation 7 Using the Keypad a asasaasassessasseschaassssasasasassaqswassssasesssayaysaqsa 7 Translator Pro Pages cesserssossonssonssonsonnsnnssnnsennssnnnsnnesnnsnnnssnnssnssonssonsnnne 8 Speed Density Mode Setup 8 Speed Density Standard Connections 10 Translator Mode Setup 10 Translator Mode Standard Connections 12 AFC Mode Setup and Standard Connections 13 Parameter setting details for all pages
15. Start Once Boost control has started TPS must exceed than this for the system to increase solenoid duty cycle Set this to about 8096 throttle If it is set too low the Translator Pro will attempt to raise the boost pressure as the driver backs out of the throttle If the driver were to floor the throttle again a boost spike could occur PSI Start Boost pressure at which the system changes from Spool mode solenoid full on to Start mode Set this half way between the base boost of the vehicle and the desired boost If boost overshoots are excessive reduce this setting If boost overshoot is desired set this closer to the target boost DC Start The Solenoid dutycycle that is set when spool mode completes The approximate setting to start with is 1 base boost target boost 100 First tests should start with about half of this Example base pressure 10 psi target boost 18 psi Estimated Dutycycle 1 10 18 100 44 So start at 22 for initial testing PSI Set Boost Pressure the system will try to maintain PSI Aux Boost Pressure the system will try to maintain when the Aux Trigger input is activated Gain How fast the system will change the solenoid dutycycle to try to adjust the boost Set this only high enough to achieve good boost control Too much gain will cause the boost to surge oscillate Setting the Gain to 0 0 will prevent the system from adjusting the solenoid to control boost DC Aux The Solenoid dutycycle th
16. a new filename and click Open then confirm Y to create a new file e Close the config window e Click the Connect button e Click the for monitor traces D for a dashboard display e Right clicking on logging area allows selection of available data for that display area Datastream Definition Packet Error Count 0 Definition File Actual Sample Rate Hz 0 00 C Program Files TunerPro Bronse D B shea a is E 0 00 Edit ALDL Datastream Definition C Program Files TunerPro RTilog name Title Translator Pro Datastream Definition Version 01 Ahorn Bob Bailey Select Sessan es Playback Engine Press Record to Add Session Year uo Sessions In Log 7 Comments Export Selected Session To CSV Code Mask Session Comments ALDL Commands Quick Send 34 U Send Command Stopped Not Connected Not Monitoring Connect To ECM J Pause Close e Torecord log click the red circle stop recording by clicking the black square and enter session comments Each time a log is recorded it is stored as a session in the logfile Translator Pro User Manual 2 25 Speed Density Algorithm Speed Density calculates engine airflow as follows Consider a theoretical 4 Liter engine for the following explanation The engine can be thought of as a pump that at 100 efficiency will move 4 liters of material from its inle
17. at is set when spool mode completes and Aux mode is activated AFR Tracking The Translator Pro can control WOT AFR to a desired setting using feedback from a wideband AFR sensing device Install the wideband sensor in the exhaust following the manufacturer s instructions Connect the Translator Pro wideband O2 input to the analog output of Translator Pro User Manual zx the wideband unit Connect the wideband O2 sensing ground to the wideband ground use the analog ground if the wideband has one or connect to the wideband main ground close to the unit The wideband O2 sensing ground must be connected or the wideband signal will not be measured correctly The wideband input on the Translator Pr is a differential input and measures the difference between the input and the sensing ground Set the AFR Source in the Config page to match the wideband unit installed Setup or program the wideband unit if required When the wideband unit is installed and operating the analog voltage can be monitored on the O2 parameter of the Sensor Monitor page and the AFR is also viewable Ensure the AFR displayed matches the wideband unit The AFR tracking page is adjusted for WOT AFR control as follows Min TPS TPS above which the AFR tracking is enabled Set this high enough to ensure the ECU will be operating Open Loop whenever AFR tracking is enabled Min RPM RPM above which the AFR tracking is enabled Set this high enough to ensure t
18. e Update program detects the Translator Pro the following screen will be shown Then release the 2 left buttons Translator Pro User Manual 29 Update For reflashing the software in Translator Pro Version 1 8 lt c gt Copywright 2005 Bailey Engineering Portions copywright Freescale Semiconductor Inc Waiting for Translator Pro Hold the left 2 buttons while powering on Translator Pro connected Are you sure to program unit y N m 5 If the Translator Pro is not detected you may not have chosen the correct COM port try using one of the alternate Loadxxx bat files If it was detected then press Y on the computer keyboard and then Enter The Update program will then load the new software into the Translator Pro When the update process is complete the computer screen will appear as follows and the Translator Pro will reboot Be sure to reload or reset your settings tune cx update 4 3 E Update For reflashing the software in a Translator Pro Version 1 8 lt c Copywright 2005 Bailey Engineering Portions copywright Freescale Semiconductor Inc Waiting for Translator Pro Hold the left 2 buttons while powering on Translator Pro connected Are you sure to program unit y N1 Programming complete Press Note Beginning with version 4 40 the VE table and tune values can be reset to the factory defaults by holding the right 2 keypad buttons for 15 second
19. engine management systems The Translator Pro uses sophisticated computations to determine engine airflow thus relieving the user of the daunting task of completely mapping the engine s operation Once the initial setup is Translator Pro User Manual 8 complete there is usually little tuning required to attain smooth operation and drivability The Engine Control Module ECM or Engine Control Unit ECU in a vehicle is a small computer unit responsible for calculating how much fuel is injected into the engine The fuel 1 injected to match the air flowing into the engine The Translator Pro like traditional piggyback controllers allows the user to adjust the airflow measurement thus changing how much fuel the ECM ECU injects into the engine This is how the user tunes the engine The Translator Pro is unique in that it allows the user to remove air measurement devices MAS VAF etc from the engine and use a speed density calculated signal to replace it In high performance engine applications this has many advantages and added flexibility To enable Speed Density mode enter the engine and sensor parameters in the Config and Setup pages The Translator Pro uses the engine parameters to calculate the airflow Then set Airfl Srce Airflow Source to 0 or 1 so the Translator Pro will calculate airflow via the speed density algorithm Use 0 if the ECU is not getting temperature information via another signal Use 1 if
20. er Tuning part throttle closed loop operation is predominantly adjusting for consistent trim or BLM values During warm up and WOT operation the ECU operates in open loop mode and tuning changes directly affect the AFR Refer to the technical documentation specific to your vehicle for more details Response tuning Speed Density only The response page in the Translator Pro is for adjusting the unit to add a small burst of extra fuel when the throttle is opened Anyone who has tuned a carburetor would call this an accelerator pump and its operation is similar There are 2 main inputs to the response adjustments TPS the Throttle Position Sensor this signal is 0 to 5 volts and is the blue wire in the ECU ECM harness 10 pin plug MAP Manifold Absolute Pressure which is 0 to 5 volts from a sensor MAP sensor that is wired into the green wire of the Sensor harness 6 pin plug When the throttle is opened quickly or even slowly the TPS signal changes because the sensor is physically connected to the throttle The MAP signal changes because the vacuum in the intake manifold drops or boost increases When this happens the airflow signal to the ECU ECM must be increased slightly for a short period of time to prevent hesitations or stumbles For the TPS triggered enrichment there are 3 adjustments TPS Enrich TPS decay and TB Size For the MAP triggered enrichment there are 2 adjustments MAP Enrich and Boost Enrich The E
21. he ECU will be operating Open Loop whenever AFR tracking is enabled Min MAP Manifold pressure above which AFR tracking is enabled Set this high enough to ensure the ECU will be operating Open Loop whenever AFR tracking is enabled Lean Lim The maximum that the system will lean out to maintain the desired A F It is advisable to set this around 5 so the AFR will not go incredibly lean if there is a problem with the wideband unit Rich Lim The maximum that the system will richen up to maintain the desired A F This can be fairly high 25 to help protect the engine in case of a fuel system partial failure Gain The speed that the system will try to maintain the desired A F ratio Start with 5 and test the operation of the tracking Setting this too high will result in unstable AFR and a system that oscillated AFR 2000R AFR 8000R Desired A F Ratio at each RPM from 2000 RPM to 8000 Aux Change to target AFR when Aux is activated there is a AF Trk Dly parameter on the Setup page which controls a delay from when the enabling conditions are true to when AFR tracking begins Translator Pro User Manual ae Dress TunerPro RT for tuning and logging overview The Translator Pro kit contains a CD ROM with additional documentation details and the TunerPro RT software TunerPro RT requires 32 bit Windows Windows 98 or later TunerPro RT can be used to upload tune files into the Translator Pro or download your t
22. l in Mode 0 V Out2 set Setpoint for V Out2 in Mode 0 Afterstart Enrichment for the first few minutes of engine run time Translator Pro User Manual be Lo Load Pt KPA for the Lo Load User tunes Mid Load Pt KPA for the Mid Load User tunes Hi Load Pt KPA for the Hi Load User tunes Tm Base Adjustable in degrees to match the Timing Monitor reading to actual Tm Correct Adjust to make Timing Monitor match both low and high RPM AF TrDelay Adjustable delay of 0 25 5 seconds that AFR tracking waits after enabled before it begins to correct Boost Control The Translator Pro can control turbocharger boost pressure when the optional boost solenoid is installed See the separate section on Boost Control AFR Tracking The AFR Tracking page is used to control how the Translator Pro self adjusts to maintain a desired AFR at WOT The Translator Pro does not self tune but will correct its output while at WOT See the separate section on AFR Tracking Air Temp Air temp correction setting is added to the regular system tune value Note this adjustment is in addition to the Speed Density algorithm s temperature compensation Additional adjustment can be required to adjust for atomization characteristics of injectors or heat soak conditions Aux Triggered At each RPM point the set tune percent is added to the High Load user tune when the Aux Trigger input is activated Tune High User tune values load points are determined i
23. n if enabled F0 Frequency Output Hz BP Boost Pressure psi User Tune the total of the Aux input 1 voltage purple wire 6 UT 5 Axl tune and mainscale pin connector Throttle Position Sensor TPS 0 5 volts TM Timing Monitor Degrees BD Boost Dutycycle Rs Response fuel MT Manifold Temperature EGT 32 1800 degrees F when using EGT IAT degrees F accessory wired to Aux input Translator Pro User Manual Spark WOT At each RPM point the Spark advance that is programmed is what the vehicle ECU will run once boost is over approximately 6 psi This feature only works on vehicles specifically set up for Remote Spark Advance Control Currently this is only DSMChips equipped cars with this feature activated and Buick GN s running the Extender Pro chips Spark AUX The Spark advance programmed into this page will be used instead of the WOT Spark if the Aux input is triggered DSMChips equipped cars with this feature activated and Buick GN s running the Extender Pro chips only Tuning with the Translator Pro Generally once the Translator Pro is properly configured the engine should start and run Then the next step is tuning Tuning is the term used to describe adjusting the fuel delivery and spark advance as well as other items for best operation of the engine and vehicle Tuning is accomplished using the Translator Pro keypad Air Fuel ratio AFR is adjusted in the low mid high load tuning
24. n the Tune Mi Setup page These settings are blended between RPM Tune Mid and load points and added to the System Scale Air Temp and Aux Trigger settings Tune Response The response page in the Translator Pro is for adjusting the unit to add a small burst of extra fuel when the throttle is opened Anyone who has tuned a carburetor would call this an accelerator pump and its operation is similar The Response tuning only affects Speed Density Tune Low Translator Pro User Manual 16 Sensor Monitor Displays various sensor and system signal values Range buttons select the 2 left displays Set buttons select the right 2 displays The TOP RIGHT displayed value appears on all other tuning pages If the Top Left and 2 bottom displays are all set to the same parameter the bottom display becomes a bargraph display for that value RPM Engine RPM 02 O2 Wideband input voltage Manifold Absolute MP Pressure KPA FE Flow Error depends on mode Density compensation DC ASC Afterstart compensation 96 temperature Speed Density mode AFL Airflow Grams sec Speed AFR Air Fuel Ratio if wideband O2 Density mode connected AFI mput CF AFR tracking Correction Factor Translator mode Volumetric Efficiency Speed Density mode TAF Target AirFuel Ratio for AFR Tracking Cel qo T HU VE BUE Spk Spark Advance desired GN DSM FI Frequency input Hz BA Barometer read at key o
25. nal wire so the Translator Pro can alter its signal If the original MAF had extra signals wire the analog outputs to those ECU wires so the Pro can generate those signals Tap the TPS and RPM signals AFC Mode Installation Install the Translator Pro wiring splicing in to the MAF signal wire so the Translator Pro can alter its signal Tap the TPS and RPM signals Using the Keypad The Translator Pro is equipped with a 5 key keypad and LCD to allow the user to make tuning adjustments to the unit without needing a laptop computer or other external device Most tunable parameters are accessible from the keypad There are 3 main sets of data that are manipulated with the keypad page range and setting The page is selected by holding the PG page key then pressing either RangeUp or RangeDn to select the desired page The page description is displayed while PG is depressed On any page the RangeUp and RangeDn select the range to be adjusted SetUp and SetDn change the setting of that range For example to adjust the airflow and consequentially the air fuel ratio at idle select the AF Lo page by holding PG and using RangeUp or RangeDn to select the Airflow Low page Then use the Translator Pro User Manual 7 RangeUp or RangeDn key to select the RPM range that s closest to idle speed Then use the SetUp or SetDn keys to adjust the setting The Config and Setup pages are used to configure the unit for a specific
26. ned on and off with equal timing 10 Dutycycle means that the solenoid is on briefly then off for much longer Refer to the instructions included with the solenoid when installing the solenoid The Translator Pro controls boost as follows During normal driving the solenoid is not activated When the Throttle and RPM thresholds are exceeded Spool mode is activated and the solenoid is fully energized 100 dutycycle which prevents any pressure from passing thru the solenoid and causes the turbo to spool as quickly as possible Once the boost pressure exceeds PSI Start the solenoid is operated at the Start DC If the boost pressure exceeds the desired target boost PSI Set or PSI Aux if the Aux input is activated the solenoid dutycycle is reduced at a rate determined by the Gain setting The solenoid dutycycle will only be increased to raise the boost if the throttle position exceeds TPS Start Translator Pro User Manual 20 The Translator Pro can control the boost pressure to a desired setting as long as a MAP sensor is connected to the unit Adjust the Boost Control parameters as follows TPS Spool Throttle sensor voltage to enable Boost Control Usually adjusted to 1 25 2 5 volts Lower settings can improve spoolup time Higher settings can reduce part throttle surge It should be set higher than typical cruising TPS voltages RPM Spool Engine RPM to enable Boost Control Set higher than typical cruising RPM TPS
27. nrich setting controls the amount of extra fuel added when the throttle is opened The amount that is added depends on how high the setting is and how fast the throttle is opened Setting this value higher Translator Pro User Manual 19 results in more fuel being injected The TPS Decay setting controls how quickly the extra fuel is reduced back to zero after the TPS stops changing A higher number results in a shorter duration of enrichment TB Size changes the relationship between the throttle position and the effect of the Enrich setting Higher numbers for TB size shift the Enrichment to lighter throttle positions When using both TPS and MAP enrichments the resulting fuel enrichment is not the sum of the enrichments but the Translator Pro uses whichever enrichment is greater Tuning method is basically setting the adjustments for best drivability It is easy to set the adjustments too high and get stumbles from a rolling punch while still having good stoplight manners So the best strategy is to use the smallest enrichment that results in good drivability not the largest The Spare settings on the response page are for future use and have no effect Boost Control The Translator Pro controls turbocharger boost by operating the solenoid with a Dutycycle which is the ratio of the time the solenoid is energized to the time it is off 100 Dutycycle means the solenoid is full on 50 Dutycycle means the solenoid is being tur
28. nsor must read vacuum in order to properly control fueling at idle and part throttle Ifthe vacuum source is too close to an individual cylinder the vacuum will fluctuate excessively resulting in poor drivability The IAT should be installed so that its sensing element can read the temperature of the air entering the engine On turbocharged vehicles Translator Pro User Manual 6 this is usually the pipe that leads from the intercooler to the throttle body The sensor can be installed in the intake manifold but the possibility of heat soak is increased Remove the MAF sensor from the vehicle and install an air filter on the inlet duct If a vehicle specific harness is being used refer to those instructions for wiring details Otherwise use a universal Speed Density harness or wire the sensors directly to the splice harness included with the Translator Pro kit Install the Translator Pro wiring splicing in to the MAF signal wire so the Translator Pro can alter its signal If the original had extra signals wire the analog outputs to those ECU wires so the Pro can generate those signals Tap the TPS and RPM signals Translator Mode Installation Remove the vehicle s original MAF and install the upgraded MAF If a plug and play harness is available follow the instructions specific for it Otherwise wire the new MAF such that the signals use the original vehicle wiring Install the Translator Pro wiring splicing in to the MAF sig
29. procedure requires 32 bit Windows Windows 98 or later Copy the update files to your hard disk the exact location is not critical as long as all the files are together These files are as follows Update exe This is the program that sends the new software Tproxxx S19 This is the update file loadxxx bat This is a batch file which has the series of commands to make Update exe load the file into the Translator Pro There are several versions of this file depending on which COM port is connected to the Translator Pro Connect the Translator Pro to the computer using the black cable that is included in the Translator Pro kit Any or USB adapter can be used as long as it supports 9600 baud most do Double click on the loadxxx bat file or type it in a command window and the program will start If it can t find the serial port in the computer an error message will be shown try another port or ensure no other program is using the port like a hot sync program or tunerpro If the Update program finds the port the following screen will be shown c update 4 40 Update For reflashing the software in a Translator Pro Version 1 1 Cc Copywright 2005 Bailey Engineering Portions copyright Freescale Semiconductor Inc Waiting for Translator Pro Hold the left 2 buttons while powering on 4 Next apply power to the Translator Pro key on or plug in the 10 pin plug while holding the left 2 buttons pressed If th
30. s while powering up the unit When the default settings have been restored the unit will display All data has been Reset Translator Pro User Manual 30
31. t to its outlet every 2 revolutions or the crankshaft At idle the efficiency is mainly controlled by the throttle blade and somewhat by the camshaft valve timing At heavier throttle the efficiency is mainly affected by the camshaft and valve timing and mechanical efficiencies of its construction The material that is being moved by this pump is air of varying pressure and temperature Since we can measure the pressure and temperature of the air entering this engine we can calculate the air being pumped through if we know the efficiency This efficiency is known as the Volumetric Efficiency and is the main tuning element of the Translator Pro s Speed Density algorithm The Translator Pro then uses the calculated airflow number to generate an airflow signal to send to the ECM ECU The ECM ECU is unaware that the air measurement is coming from the Translator Pro instead of the original measurement device and will deliver fuel based on the new airflow signal Volumetric Efficiency VE is the main tuning element in the Speed Density system VE is generally around 45 to 55 percent at idle At mid and heavy throttle the VE is highest 85 to 95 96 at peak torque RPM VE tends to fall at high boost and RPM on turbocharged vehicles due to turbo backpressure On the Translator Pro the VE table is preprogrammed but can be easily changed using the PC interface program The default VE table is close enough for most applications and the keypad tuning
32. ulting AFR will be 12 6 1 596 leaner Main Airflow Modes The Translator Pro sends airflow information in the form of an electrical signal voltage or pulse frequency to the ECU Frequency signals are send on the green frequency out wire of the 10 pin harness Voltage signals are sent on the Brown V Out 1 or the Gray V out 2 wires of the 10 pin Main harness Speed Density Mode MAF Eliminator The Translator Pro serves to replace the airflow sensing hardware on the vehicle The unit uses a sophisticated Speed Density algorithm to calculate engine airflow based on external sensors This airflow calculation is used to synthesize a signal to send to the ECM ECU and the vehicle s original airflow sensor can be removed MAF Translator Mode The unit can be used to adapt a different airflow sensor to a vehicle A large high performance MAF Mass Airflow sensor can be installed on a vehicle not originally equipped with one in order to increase performance The unit can be used to install a high flow MAF on cars originally equipped with small restrictive Karman Vortex or mechanical flap airflow meters Examples include using a GM 151 or LS6 MAF on a Toyota Supra Mitsubishi Eclipse or Ford SVO Mustang Airflow Computer Mode AFC The unit can be used to adjust the signals from the vehicles originally installed airflow sensor in order to tune the vehicles performance Translator Pro User Manual 4 INO lt ino ba
33. une data for saving and sharing To install TunerPro RT copy the installation Setup file to your hard disk in most versions of Windows you can simply drag it onto the desktop Double click the Icon and install the software using all of the default settings This will install TunerPro RT into C Program Files TunerPro RT This is the base directory folder Most of the settings that control TunerPro RT are preset in the version distributed with the Translator Pro So only those operations required to use this version are included here The Translator Pro must be powered in order to communicate with TunerPro RT An accessory power pack is available to power the Translator Pro when not installed in the vehicle To upload and download the tuning data called BIN files do the following Use the XDF menu to select the correct XDF file located in the bin definitions directory folder For Translator Pro version 4 40 use TPRO4400 xdf This will provide TunerPro with the data necessary to properly display the tuning data in the BIN file e Use the File menu to select the correct BIN file located in the bins directory folder The BIN file contains the tuning data Once TunerPro has been configured refer to the screenshot below Once you have made a change to a tune setting be sure to Save or Save As the BIN file Then the BIN must be Uploaded to the Translator Pro Changes made in the computer are not automatically transferred to the
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