F/IC SOFTWARE v2.01, NEW FEATURES ADDED, UEGO GAUGE DISPLAY

[JN]

Update November 21, 2007:
Version 2.01 is ready for public use.



The following short-cut key functions have been added:
·   CTRL-A = Select all
·   CTRL-C = Copy to clip board
·   CTRL-D = Value-down
·   CTRL-E = Show Spear gauge setup screen 
·   CTRL-F = Show both fuel map screens
·   CTRL-G = Show real-time gauge screen
·   CTRL-I = Show ignition map screen
·   CTRL-J = Show analog-A map screen
·   CTRL-K = Show analog-B map screen
·   CTRL-M = Show MAF map screen
·   CTRL-O = Show O2 map screen
·   CTRL-S = Show setup screen
·   CTRL-U = Value-up
·   CTRL-V = Paste from clip board
·   CTRL-X = Show value-change pop-up screen
·   CTRL-Y = Redo
·   CTRL-Z = Undo
The following features have been added:

·   Added PIN-code locking.
·   Added new “Offsetâ€� O2 modifier mode
·   Added high-level drive option for all O2 modes
·   Added delay O2 modifier startup for all modes
·   Added spare configurable analog gauge (UEGO)
·   Added two additional map-able analog in/outs (A and B)
·   Added the ability to manually program the TPS and RPM calibration parameters.
·   Added both map-able analog in/outs to the gauge-screen
·   Added the spare analog gauge and both map-able analog in/outs to the logger file.

To install Version 2.01 from scratch:
The install software can be downloaded here. Right click the link and select [Save As]:   
FIC Version 2.01 Install (click here to download)


To upgrade from Version 1:
Download the attached zip file ( [url = http://forum.aempower.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=20726.0;id=3979]FIC_2B1.zip[/url] ).  Place the unzipped files into the FIC folder (C:\Program Files\AEM\FIC if the files are installed in the default locations).  The new software is now ready for use.




NOTE 1: THE CAL FILE USED WITH THE PREVIOUS VERSION OF F/IC SOFTWARE IS NOT COMPATABLE WITH VERSION 2.01.  VERSION 2.01 WILL AUTOMATICALLY CONVERT YOUR OLD CAL FILE, SO IT IS RECOMMENDED TO SAVE A COPY OF YOUR OLD CALIBRATION AS A BACKUP.


NOTE 2: YOU WILL NEED TO FLASH YOUR F/IC FIRMWARE. 

FIC Instructions - Flashing firmware for use with FIC 2.01 software
1. Open the FIC v2.01 software and connect the FIC to your computer using the USB cable. (the USB cable provides power to the FIC, external power cables are not required)
2. In the FIC software, click [File]>>[Open], and select a calibration file (the filename will end in .mdb)
3. Click [ECU]>>[Connect]. An error message should appear, indicating that the FIC needs to be reflashed to function with the version 2.01 software.
4. Close the error message, and click [File]>>[Flash FIC]. A new window will open with instructions.
5. Open the new firmware: the filename will be x131.hex
6. Disconnect the USB cable, and press the button inside the FIC. The button is behind a small hole near the USB connection on the FIC, you will need a small paperclip or jeweler's screwdriver to press the button through the hole.
7. Continue holding the button while you connect the USB cable again. Hold the button for at least 5 seconds, then press the [Continue] button.
8. Wait a few minutes for the reflash procedure to complete. If the software says "Reading Micro ID" but does not continue, you did not hold the button for long enough after plugging the USB into the FIC. Cancel the operation and try again, being sure to hold the button for 10 seconds.
8. After the FIC has been reflashed, you will need to send it a new calibration. Remove the USB cable from the FIC, then plug it in again. Click [ECU]>>[Connect].
9. A new window will open, indicating that the calibration in the FIC does not match the calibration on your PC. Click the [To FIC] button.

The FIC is now ready for use.

NOTE 3: ATTACHED IS AN UPDATED SCHEMATIC INCLUDING PIN LOCATIONS FOR THE NEW AVAILABLE CHANNELS. PLEASE REMEMBER TO FOLLOW THE STEPS ABOVE BEFORE TRYING TO USE THESE CHANNELS.

[MrMeaty]

NICE!
Are there also instructions for connecting the UEGO to the F/IC?

[propellerhead]

Am I right in thinking that the analog A & B inputs can be used as a fuel compensation modifier? In other words can I use IAT or coolant temp voltage inputs to add or subtract fuel?

[BrianJ4G]

Am I right in thinking that the analog A & B inputs can be used as a fuel compensation modifier? In other words can I use IAT or coolant temp voltage inputs to add or subtract fuel?

I would like to know this as well...are they able to alter the fuel map or are they additional inputs/outputs just like the original MAF in/out?

Also, where can we find instructions on wiring for the new ins/outs and the UEGO logging? Is it in the software somewhere?

*EDIT* I've looked everywhere...I can't find any instructions on how to wire the UEGO and the A + B inputs...

[HS]

updated pin out is now attached at the top of this thread. 

[JN]

The analog A/B input/output are just like the MAF in/out, except they're named A and B.  The main reason for adding them was for cars that have a factory MAF and MAP.  The extra analog channels allow both sensors to be clamped or altered.  The analog channels A and B have no effect on the fuel maps.

[SloS13]

For those of us with a WB02 thats not a UEGO, what are some voltage/AF points for the UEGO?  i.e. 1v @ 8:1 , 5v @ 20:1

Thanks

[Crazee D]

Glad to hear this.

[theloudroom]

Please post instructions for re-wiring the bypass plug to work with this beta software.
(It appears the previously unused input are not bypassed in the way one would expect.)

EDIT: Looking at the Molex website and fighting for a while with this myself, it appears that it is basically impossible to get a contact out of the shell without damaging it.  To create a bypass connector to bypass AUX A, I added a new wire and cut the exisiting loop on pin 3.  Note the the pins you'll need are male pins which are a different Molex part number than the one given above. 

[V12]

im still in learning mode and not running the car with it.
just tested beta, cool.
i hope its stable and will work. pleas inform us all about further beta tests & bugs in it ( i hope not)

best thing for me (personal) is, the manual setup calibration of the TPS.
because i got e-gas with wire (motor) and it does not WOT in idle..regardless if i press full throttle or not (it only does it when car´s moving)
now i can setup its tps by just measur the V of tht TPS. great work
THX.

one question. as the manual says F/IC is reading/displaying absolute (real) pressure... what about the Y axis in tables when i have it set from
0 - 30psi...   are the first 15 psi in the table now boost or atmospheric ?

[SB]

theloudroom, 
Molex sells a tool for extracting pins from those connectors. It's not exactly easy to use, but it's similar to a very small flathead screwdriver: you wedge it beside the contact on both sides, this will bend the locking mechanism in and allow you to slide the contact out of the back of the housing. If you want to re-use that contact, you will need to bend the locking mechanism back out so it locks in the housing when inserted.

V12,
The beta software has been very stable so far, we have been using it for a couple of months here at AEM, with no software-related problems that I know of.

The FIC load tables for manifold pressure are measured in MAP  (Manifold Absolute Pressure), and the units for this are PSIa  (the "a" stands for absolute). Atmospheric pressure is usually about 14.7 PSIa, so the 0-14.7 PSIa values will be "vacuum." Anything above 14.7 PSIa will be above absolute pressure, which we usually call "boost."  For instance, if your FIC measures 20.7 PSIa, that means your manifold is at 4.0 PSIa above atmospheric, or 4 PSI of boost. I hope this makes sense. The FIC instructions should also include an explanation about absolute pressure vs. gauge pressure. Most gauges are referencing 14.7 PSIa, and telling you if there is more pressure or less pressure than that.

[theloudroom]

FYI, Molex states that:
"NOTE: When a terminal is removed in this manner, the locking tangs are damaged and the terminal is not reusable."
http://www.molex.com/pdm_docs/ats/011030043_ats.pdf

I assumed this meant that they were sheared off.  It sounds like they are just bent.  My decision was to leave any existing terminals in place and splice wires as necessary.

Note that on the bypass connector I received the AUX A bypass already had a wire connecting to another pin, just the wrong pin.

[sv650_ck]

Does the Beta version address the Miata double-firing isssue?  I'm having problems getting my 2000 Miata to run smoothly.  Is this one of the years that are affected?

Another thing we're working on is certain years of the Mazda Miata appear to be double-firing the injectors, which is screwing with the FIC's fuel pulse calculations, causing those cars to have issues that seem to be load-related, similar to what you're describing. There is a software update in the works to rectify this, I'll let you know how that goes.

SB

[SB]

The FIC Version 2.01 software has been tested extensively and is no longer considered to be a beta version. To download the installer for the Version 2.01 software, see the attached file:

[MrMeaty]

NICE!  Is this file the full software install?  Or does it require the CD or original install files?
Also, does this require the firmware update for the unit in order to work with it?