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1. Polarity Select DIP switch i Setting Input1 Polarity DIP Switch 1 OFF for Ground Activation and Switch 1 ON for 12 volt activation ZO Setting Input2 Polarity DIP Switch 2 OFF for Ground Activation and Switch 2 ON for 12 volt activation Setting Stage1 Boost Level Overview The Stage1 Programming switches are used to set the target psi when In put1 is active This setting will either determine Stage1 target psi or Stage1 Launch psi see Configure Stage1 Input1 Operating Mode for more information Setting Target Psi There are two Stage1 target psi programming switches These are used together to represent the target psi desired Example 24psi setting set Stage1 10 s switch to 2 and then 1 s switch to 4 If a setting greater than 40psi is used the AMS 500 will default to a 40psi setting for this stage Please see diagram below 10 s Switch 1 s Switch PPO bo Ela loa roy L00 90 Stage1 Programming Switches IMPORTANT The AMS 500 controls the pressure on the Waste Gate so the actual boost level obtained is a combination of the Waste Gate Spring pressure and pressure applied by the controller www nirsystems com or 5 Phone 334 741 7100 Setting Stage2 Boost Level and Ramp Rate Overview The Stage2 Programming switches are used to set the target psi when In put2 is active To determine the Ramp Rate of Stage2 see instructions below When Stage1 is configured for La2. actual boost level obtained is a combination of the Waste Gate Spring pressure and pressure applied by the controller 6 www nlirsystems com or Phone 334 741 7100 Wiring Diagram MAP Sensor port 1 8 NPT threads Install nio Se desired fiting here and connect to Solenoids sag nie a po poa and Wastegate as outlined below l Solenoid 12 Volt Decrease Solenoid 10 Amp Fuse 12V Switched naNO 7 GROUND gt Fol Increase Solenoid Decrease Solenoid O IN O _ Air Supply or OUT OUT Manifold Pressure O EXH O EXH MON 1 8 NPT Plug Do NOT Install Plug Wastegate Manifold Pressure IMPORTANT The AMS 500 controls the pressure on the Waste Gate so the actual boost level obtained is a combination of the Waste Gate Spring pressure and pressure applied by the controller www nlrsystems com or ad Phone 334 741 7100 Warranty Information NLR warrants to the original purchaser that the AMS 500 Controller Shall be free from defects in parts and workmanship under normal use for 6 months from the date of purchase NLR obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of any component found to be defective when returned postpaid to NLR The Controller must be returned with evidence of place and date of purchase or warranty will be void The warranty will not apply if the AMS 500 Co
3. TT po E gt e i oe Fi lt ae EE 7 O rE v n be i y AMS 500 Boost Controller Overview The AMS 500 Boost Controller can control 2 Stages and or levels of boost The 2 Stages are controlled by Input1 and Input2 Both of these inputs can be configured using a DIP Switch for either Ground or 12 volt activation Input may be configured to function as a Launch stage when used in conjunction with Input2 Input2 offers an adjustable ramp rate as well as boost level settings Each stage has a range of adjustment from 0 to 40psi with 1psi resolution and is con trolled to within 1psi to target using advanced control algorithms If a setting greater than 40psi is configured the AMS 500 will default to the maximum 40psi allowed A setting of Opsi will turn either stage off An optional Safe Mode is available when using a pressure source other than the mani fold pressure The Safe Mode continually checks for the proper pressure increase and will dis able the system and open the decrease solenoid in the event of an error condition When in Normal Mode of operation the AMS 500 will keep trying to apply pressure to the waste gate until its target is reached For more information on each individual option see the appropriate section listed in the Table of Contents on Page 2 IMPORTANT The AMS 500 controls the pressure on the Waste Gate so the actual boost level obtained is a combination of the Waste Gate Spring pressure an
4. and ramp rate for Stage2 5 Turn power back on and AMS 500 is ready to operate in selected mode IMPORTANT At least one Stage Programming switch must be non zero for operation IMPORTANT The AMS 500 controls the pressure on the Waste Gate so the actual boost level obtained is a combination of the Waste Gate Spring pressure and pressure applied by the controller www nirsystems com or 3 Phone 334 741 7100 a Configure Stage1 Input Operating Mode Normal Mode When Stagel and or Input is configured for Normal operation the AMS 500 will immediately apply the pressure selected with the Stagel Programming switches when Inputl be comes active If Stage2 Input2 is active the Stage1 setting will override the Stage2 setting Example Stagel set at 12psi Stage2 psi set at 8psi When Stagel is activated the AMS 500 would ap ply 12psi to the system whether Stage2 is active or not The Stage2 Green LED will blink four times at power up to indicate this mode is active Launch Mode When Stagel Input is configured for Launch Mode operation the AMS 500 will ignore the Stage2 Input2 activation until Input1 is released This allows a Launch psi to be set for Stagel and then Stage2 can be used to Ramp the target pressure up down after the launch Typical op eration would be to connect Input to a clutch and or trans brake switch and Input2 to a wide open throt tle switch The Stagel Green LED will blink four times at power up to indic
5. ate this mode is active Switching between modes of operation 1 Set Stage1 and Stage2 programming switches to 0 Set Stage2 Ramp Rate select switch to 1 2 Turn AMS 500 on the Red LED will blink once per second for 60 seconds To change Stage1 operating mode you must wait 60 seconds with the Red LED blinking 3 After 60 seconds the AMS 500 will automatically switch Stage1 operating modes The new operating mode selected will be indicated by flashing the either the Stage or Stage2 Green LED Use the guide below to determine the current Stage1 Mode selected Normal Mode Stage2 Green LED will blink 5 times per second Launch Mode Stage1 Green LED will blink 5 times per second 4 Turn power off set switches for desired target psi and ramp rate for Stage2 5 Turn power back on and AMS 500 is ready to operate in selected mode IMPORTANT At least one Stage Programming switch must be non zero for operation IMPORTANT The AMS 500 controls the pressure on the Waste Gate so the actual boost level obtained is a combination of the Waste Gate Spring pressure and pressure applied by the controller www nirsystems com or 4 Phone 334 741 7100 Setting Input1 and Input2 Activation Polarity Overview Input1 and Input2 can be configured for either Ground activation or 12 volt activation This allow the AMS 500 to be used with existing wiring configurations already installed The Inputs are configured using the 2 position Input
6. d pressure applied by the controller Stage1 Programming Switches Input Polarity Select DIP Switch MAP Sensor Port 1 8 NPT Stage1 LED Power Stage2 LED OA KDG KDG SIFO KaR a HSE 10 s 1 s Stage2 Ramp Rate SaaS ST ST aT Stage2 Programming Select Switch SUSU UMUQGUSUG Switches 5 yp OD 5 m GG lt t Og IN 6 SO 8 m of fF KS a Table of Contents Configure AMS 500 Operating Mode Page 3 Configure Stage1 Input1 Operating Mode Page 4 Setting Input1 and Input2 Activation Polarity Page 5 Setting Stage1 Boost Level Page 5 Setting Stage2 Boost Level and Ramp Rate Page 6 Wiring Diagram Page 7 Warranty Information Page 8 Notice tt is the responsibility of the purchaser to follow all guidelines and safety procedures supplied with this product and any other manufactures product used with the AMS 500 It is also the responsibility of the purchaser to determine compatibility of the AMS 500 with the vehicle and other components NLR LLC assumes no responsibility for damages resulting from accident improper installation misuse abuse improper operation lack of reasonable care or all previously stated reasons due to incompatibility with other manufacturer s products NLR LLC assumes no responsibility or
7. in Normal Mode the Red LED will be on steady at power to indicate this mode is active Safe Mode When the AMS 500 is configured for Safe Mode of operation it will at tempt to reach the target pressure level if no increase in pressure is detected the system will turn off the increase solenoid and open the decease solenoid After one second another at tempt will be made to reach the desired target pressure After three failed attempts the AMS 500 will flash the Red and Green LED s to indicate a pressure increase error and open the de crease solenoid It will remain this way until power is turned off and back on to reset the sys tem When in Safe Mode the Red LED will flash 4 times at power up to indicate this mode is active Switching between modes of operation 1 Set all Stage1 and Stage2 switches to 0 including the Ramp Rate switch 2 Turn AMS 500 on the Red LED will blink once per second for 60 seconds To change operating mode you must wait 60 seconds with the Red LED blinking 3 After 60 seconds the AMS 500 will automatically switch operating modes The new operating mode selected will be indicated by flashing the Red Green LED s in the patterns listed below Use the LED flash pattern to determine the current mode of operation Safe Mode Red and Green LED s will blink in a circular pattern Normal Mode Red and Green LED s will blink in an alternating pattern 4 Turn power off set switches for desired target psi
8. liability for damages incurred from the use of products manufactured or sold by NLR LLC on vehicles used for competition racing NLR LLC neither recommends nor approves the use of products manufactured or sold by NLR LLC on vehicles which may be driven on public highways or roads and assumes no responsibility for damages incurred from such use NLR LLC does not recommend nor condone the use of its products for illegal street racing Installation of NLR LLC products signifies that you have read this document and agree to the terms stated within Important Information Follow all recommended safety guidelines from this and other manufactures installation guides Static suppression ignition wires must be used with this unit Mount the unit as far away from secondary ignition components coil ignition wires etc as physically possible IMPORTANT The AMS 500 controls the pressure on the Waste Gate so the actual boost level obtained is a combination of the Waste Gate Spring pressure and pressure applied by the controller www nirsystems com or 2 Phone 334 741 7100 Configure AMS 500 Operating Mode Normal Mode When the AMS 500 is configured for Normal Mode of operation it will always attempt to reach the target pressure setting by operating the increase solenoid If there is not enough pressure in the system to achieve the target level the AMS 500 will keep trying to apply pressure to the waste gate until its target is reached When
9. ntroller has been installed incorrectly repaired damaged or tampered with by misuse negligence or accident IMPORTANT The AMS 500 controls the pressure on the Waste Gate so the actual boost level obtained is a combination of the Waste Gate Spring pressure and pressure applied by the controller www nirsystems com or 8 Phone 334 741 7100
10. unch Mode Input2 activation will be ignored until Input is released See Configure Stage1 Input1 Operating Mode for more information Setting Target Psi There are two Stage2 target psi programming switches These are used together to represent the target psi desired Example 15psi setting set Stage2 10 s switch to 1 and then 1 s switch to 5 If a setting greater than 40psi is used the AMS 500 will default to a 40psi setting for this stage Please see diagram below 10 s Switch 1 s DPs KIG or oa es oh Sap le a L00 90 Stage2 Programming Switches Setting Stage2 Ramp Rate There are 16 Ramp Rates available for Stage2 boost control These are selected using the Stage2 Ramp Rate Select Switch A setting of O will re sult in the target pressure being applied immediately when Stage2 is active See chart below for other Ramp Rates The Ramp Rates are defined as psi per second Stage2 Ramp Rate Psi per second settings Select Switch 0 Maximum ramp rate 8 8psi per second q1 8 9 1 1psi per second 9 9psi per second ly o uA 2 2psi per second A 15psi per second of o 3 3psi per second B 20psi per second ASZ fo amp 4 4psi per second C 30psi per second e oso 5 5 5psi per second D 40psi per second y4 0 A 6 6psi per second E 50psi per second 7 7psi per second F 60psi per second IMPORTANT The AMS 500 controls the pressure on the Waste Gate so the
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