SCU-001 User Manual, Rev A.pub
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1. SCU 001 Solenoid Control Unit IMPORTANT the SOL output is internally over current protected and MAY turn OFF without warning Always test before use to determine that an over current condition does NOT exist a Notice lt 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 SCU 001 It is also the responsibility of the purchaser to determine compatibility of the SCU 001 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 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 Next Level Racing Inc 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 gui2. input is released the control ramp will run again OM 1006 af ma OFF 0 6 Power On Start Input Start input Output State Activated OFF aa Determining Current Mode of Operation The programmed mode of operation can be checked by setting Dial1 to B and Dial2 to 2 and pow ering up the controller with the Start input activated At this time the LED will blink green indicating the current Mode of Operation that is programmed into the controller The LED will then blink red to indicate the Range if Mode A or Mode B is selected or Base Time Period for the control ramp in all other modes of operation By counting the number of times the LED blinks the current setting is determined The controller will wait for the Start input to be released before continuing with normal operation Programming Mode of Operation The mode of operation can be programmed by following the proper sequence Please refer to Mode of Operation Overview to determine the desired settings Step 1 With the controller OFF set Dial1 to A and Dial2 to 1 activate the Start input and then turn power ON the LED will blink Red to indicate start of programming sequence Step 2 set Dial1 and Dial2 to the desired settings Step 3 release and re activate the Start input Step 4 If the programming sequence is successful the LED will blink Green If the LED is blinking Red Green
3. 10 8 to 30 aggressive ramp K 20hZ 11 92 to 68 aggressive ramp K 32hZ 11 8 to 32 aggressive ramp L 19hZ 12 92 to 66 aggressive ramp L 31hZ 12 8 to 34 aggressive ramp M 18hZ 13 90 to 64 aggressive ramp M 30hZ 13 10 to 36 aggressive ramp N 17hZ 14 88 to 62 aggressive ramp N 29hZ 14 12 to 38 aggressive ramp O 16hZ 15 86 to 60 aggressive ramp O 28hZ 15 14 to 40 aggressive ramp P 15hZ 16 85 to 50 aggressive ramp P 27hZ 16 15 to 50 aggressive ramp In all other modes Dial1 determines the Start or End duty cycle percentage depending on current mode of operation Dial2 is the multiplier for the ramp control time Please refer to Mode of Operation Overview and Example Setup and Operation for more information Dial 1 Dial 2 A 25 1 Base Time multiplied by 1 B 30 2 Base Time multiplied by 2 C 35 3 Base Time multiplied by 3 D 40 4 Base Time multiplied by 4 E 45 5 Base Time multiplied by 5 F 50 6 Base Time multiplied by 6 G 55 7 Base Time multiplied by 7 H 60 8 Base Time multiplied by 8 I 65 9 Base Time multiplied by 9 J 70 10 Base Time multiplied by 10 K 75 11 Base Time multiplied by 11 L 80 12 Base Time multiplied by 12 M 85 13 Base Time multiplied by 13 N 90 14 Base Time multiplied by 14 O 95 15 Base Time multiplied by 15 P 100 16 Base Time multiplied by 16 Example Setup a
4. Time Period 6 20Hz 25 Second Base Time Period 7 20Hz 50 Second Base Time Period 8 20Hz 1 0 Second Base Time Period 9 25Hz 10 Second Base Time Period 10 25Hz 25 Second Base Time Period 11 25Hz 50 Second Base Time Period 12 25Hz 1 0 Second Base Time Period 13 30Hz 10 Second Base Time Period 14 30Hz 25 Second Base Time Period 15 30Hz 50 Second Base Time Period 16 30Hz 1 0 Second Base Time Period B Variable Frequency Off to On 2 15Hz to 30Hz 3 27Hz to 42Hz On power up the output will be Off and the ramp is used to partially turn on the solenoid In this mode Diall selects a starting frequency and Dial2 selects a preset ramp Turning the Dials up will make the ramp more aggressive If one of the preset ramps does not work you will need to select a cus tom mode and configure as required D f z F OUTPUT Duty Cycle i Ti o g Start Input Activated Power On Start Input Output State j OFF The primary configuration setting A B C etc de termines the operating mode This controls power on output state and the basic ramp function The secondary configuration sets the operating fre quency and base time period Both the primary and secondary configuration val ues can be programmed using a special sequence When operating in mode C to J Dial1 sets the tar get duty cycle percentage and Dial2 sets the ramp time multiplier The total ram
5. an error occurred during the programming process and the sequence must be started again Trying to enter a combination of switch settings that is not supported will force an error Step 5 Restart the controller with the Start input released OFF Important if Dial1 and Dial2 are set to check mode of operation or to enter programming the Start input should NOT be activated on power up if normal operation is desired With ALL other settings the Start input can be activated on power up if desired aa Frequency and Duty Cycle Charts Modes A amp B with secondary setting 2 15Hz to 30Hz Modes A amp B with secondary setting 3 27Hz to 42Hz Diall Start Frequency Dial2 Start and End duty cycle Diall Start Frequency Dial2 Start and End duty cycle A 30hZ 1 95 to 90 slow ramp A 42hZ 1 5 to 10 slow ramp B 29hZ 2 95 to 88 slow ramp B 41hZ 2 5 to 12 slow ramp C 28hZ 3 95 to 86 slow ramp C 40hZ 3 5 to 14 slow ramp D 27hZ 4 94 to 82 mild ramp D 39hZ 4 6 to 18 mild ramp E 26hZ 5 94 to 80 mild ramp E 38hZ 5 6 to 20 mild ramp F 25hZ 6 94 to 78 mild ramp F 37hZ 6 6 to 22 mild ramp G 24hZ 7 93 to 76 fast ramp G 36hZ 7 7 to 24 fast ramp H 23hZ 8 93 to 74 fast ramp H 35hZ 8 7 to 26 fast ramp I 22hZ 9 93 to 72 fast ramp I 34hZ 9 7 to 28 fast ramp J 21hZ 10 92 to 70 aggressive ramp J 33hZ
6. delines 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 a Description The SCU 001 controller provides an adjustable frequency duty cycle and ramp time to control air nitrous co2 and or fluid flow pressure hydraulics The adjustable features of this unit make it very unique as it provides a multi program mable platform for controlling a solenoid to serve whatever purpose you desire Unlike ecu s and solenoid controllers with limited capability the SCU 001 unit offers a multi dimensional capability not available anywhere else The SCU 001 has several control configurations to choose from These are outlined in the following sections The output provides 12V to operate the solenoid This output is rated at 30 amps max imum It should be taken into account that this rating is NOT for continuous operation If the SCU 001 is driving a high amperage load it should be for short durations The output is inter nally over current amp over temperature protected The various modes of operation are selected by entering a Programming mode setting the dials to the desired mode of operation and completing the programming cycle The procedure to perform this is outlined in the following sections The setting dials can be adjusted at any time howe
7. nd Operation This example is using Mode of Operation C secondary Base Time setting of 1 Dial1 set at 50 and Dial2 set at 5 The control ramp will start at 0 or OFF and ramp up to a 50 duty cycle over 5 seconds The ramp time is determined by the programmed secondary setting see page 4 which in this case is 1 second this base time setting is multiplied by the Dial2 setting 5 which equals 5 second total ramp time Ramp Time Base Time Period Dial2 Setting 1 second 5 5 second Power On Start Input Start input Output State Activated OFF Example Wiring Diagram as P Y Dial B Arming Switch Solenoid V Battery Ground IMPORTANT the SOL output is internally over current protected and MAY turn OFF without warning Always test before use to determine that an over current condition does NOT exist 10 a Warranty NLR LLC warrants to the original purchaser that the SCU 001 controller shall be free from defects in parts and workmanship under normal use for 6 months from the date of purchase NLR LLC obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of any component found to be defective when returned postpaid to NLR LLC 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 SCU 001 controller has been installed incorrec
8. p time is calculated using the Base Time Period times the Dial2 setting Example 10 second base time period and Dial2 set on 5 5 second control ramp time C Ramp Control Percentage Hold Off to See Page 4 for secondary settings On power up the output will be Off and the output will ramp to the percentage setting on Dial1 The Base Time Period and Dial2 will determine the ramp rate time ON 100 Ti o lt OF a Power On Start input Start input Outpat State Activated OFF E Ramp Control to On See Page 4 for secondary settings On power up the output will be Off and the output will ramp to full On from the percentage setting on Dial1 The Base Time Period and Dial2 will deter mine the ramp rate time Start input Activated Start input OFF D Ramp Control Percentage Hold On to See Page 4 for secondary settings On power up the output will be On and the output will ramp to the percentage setting on Dial1 The Base Time Period and Dial2 will determine the ramp rate time Start input Start input Outpat State Activated OFF F Ramp Control to Off See Page 4 for secondary settings On power up the output will be Off and the output will ramp to full Off from the percentage setting on Dial1 The Base Time Period and Dial2 will deter mine the ramp rate time ORL 100 OUTPUT Duty C
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10. ver the New settings will only be applied when the Start input is activated and or the controller is powered up When the controller is programmed to one of the Reset modes the control ramp will be applied on power up and the ramp will repeat anytime the Start input is activated Please refer to Mode of Operation Overview for more information Table of Contents Mode of Operation Overview Page 4 5 6 Determining Current Mode of Operation Page Programming Mode of Operation Page Frequency and Duty Cycle Charts Page 8 Example Setup and Operation Page 9 Example Wiring Diagram Page 10 Warranty Page 11 aa Mode of Operation Overview A Variable Frequency On to Off 2 15Hz to 30Hz 3 27Hz to 42Hz On power up the output will be On and the ramp is used to partially turn off the solenoid In this mode Diall selects a starting frequency and Dial2 selects a preset ramp Turning the Dials up will make the ramp more aggressive If one of the preset ramps does not work you will need to select a cus tom mode and configure as required 2 paa F OUTPUT Duty Cycle OF F 0 A Power On Output State Start Input Activated Start Input OFF All other modes of operation use a common sec ondary configuration 1 15Hz 10 Second Base Time Period 2 15Hz 25 Second Base Time Period 3 15Hz 50 Second Base Time Period 4 15Hz 1 0 Second Base Time Period 5 20Hz 10 Second Base
11. ycle OFF 0 Power On Start input Output State Activated Start input OFF G Ramp Control Percentage Hold Off to Reset See Page 4 for secondary settings On power up the output will automatically apply the control ramp When the Start input is activated the output will turn off and the control ramp will be re set When the Start input is released the control ramp will run again OR 100 OUTPUT Duty Cycle OFF 0 65 Power On Output State I Ramp Control to On Reset See Page 4 for secondary settings On power up the output will automatically apply the control ramp When the Start input is activated the output will turn off and the control ramp will be re set When the Start input is released the control ramp will run again Activated H Ramp Control Percentage Hold On to Reset See Page 4 for secondary settings On power up the output will automatically apply the control ramp When the Start input is activated the output will turn off and the control ramp will be re set When the Start input is released the control ramp will run again 1 Start input Activated Start input OFE J Ramp Control to Off Reset See Page 4 for secondary settings On power up the output will automatically apply the control ramp When the Start input is activated the output will turn off and the control ramp will be re set When the Start
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