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DO NOT LEAVE THE USB CABLE PLUGGED INTO THE ECU AT ANY TIME
OTHER THAN WHEN PROGRAMMING OR DOWNLOADING!
AMS-2000
Multi-Channel Air Management System for Boost Control
Table of Contents
AMS-2000 Features and Terminology 2
Mounting Instructions 4
AMS-2000 Solenoid Installation 6
File Menu 7
System Output Function Configuration Options 9
Auxiliary Output using Pressure 13
Penalty Driver Output 4 Setup 15
System Log Configuration 16
System Manifold Pressure 18
System Input Polarity Configuration Options 19
System Engine RPM Configuration 20
System TPS Calibration Configuration 21
System Air Temperature Sensor Configuration 22
System Air/Fuel Ratio Sensors Configuration 23
System MPH / Shaft RPM Configuration 24
System Reference Pressure Sensors Configuration 25
System Accelerometer Configuration 26
Live Data & Test Mode Operation 27
Creating a Baseline Setup 28
Setup Program Options (1-5) 28
DISPLAY GRAPH and USE Parameter Options 31
Setup Active Time Graph 34
How to Overlay G-Force or Other Log Data 36
Setup Scramble Relative Time Graph 37
Setup Reduce Relative Time Graph 38
Data Log Display 39
Keyboard Command Cheat Sheet 45
Software and Firmware Updating 46
Upgrading / Adding Features 47
AMS-2000 Boost Wiring Guide 49
Driveshaft Sensor Wiring 52
Basic Wiring Guide 53
Single Wastegate Plumbing 54
Dual Wastegate Plumbing 55
Important Racer Notes 56
Warranty 58
Product Disclaimers 58
Document Revision History 59
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AMS-2000 Features and Terminology
1. Billet aluminum enclosure and all parts are specified to function over an extended
temperature range.
2. Vibration and weather proof.
3. System software can be erased and reprogrammed by the user for future
software updates.
4. User settings will remain for up to 20 years with no power applied. No back up
batteries are needed.
5. Factory default program can be loaded in order to restore controller to original
factory settings.
6. Pro Unit upgrade offers ability to choose one of the control strategies and then
the rest of them become an offset to the primary you have chosen. Example:
Choose time based as the primary. If I use Engine RPM for an offset I can put 0
at 4000 rpm and 10 PSI at 6000 rpm the controller will add this pressure once it
sees that rpm. This is perfect for overcoming a setup that may see the gates
opening at higher rpm. The rest of the offsets can also be used at the same time
as well ,producing an absolute intricate control!
7. Remote Selection Switch to instantly choose from 5 different pre configured
tuneups.
8. Built in 2 Axis Accelerometer can be fully configured to mount unit in various
orientations.
9. “Scramble”
boost feature allows you to apply an amount of pressure that you
program to the gate, thus increasing boost no matter where in the main program
you are currently at. Think of it as an emergency boost button (kinda like a shot
of nitrous) Remove the signal and it goes back to current target PSI. Can be
used as a single stage of boost.
10.“Reduce”
boost which works the opposite of scramble. It will remove a
programmed amount from the current target PSI. If you spin stab a button it will
reduce power instantly.
11.Multiple operating modes:
a. Time Based - Apply target pressure over time.
b. Shift Based - One to six stages are available and are controlled by a Shift
Input signal. Once you change to the next gear a new timer starts.
Basically a time based platform for every gear.
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c. Engine RPM - Target pressure applied based on Engine RPM (watercraft,
boats, planes).
d. TPS - Target pressure based on Throttle Position ( watercraft, boats,
planes).
e. Analog Voltage - Target pressure is controlled by a 0-5 volt analog Input
signal. Gear position or GPS as an example.
f. Air Temp - Target pressure based off of Air temp.
g. Pressure - Target pressure based off of a pressure input ( Back Pressure,
Manifold, etc)
h. Wideband, MPH and Shaft RPM - This can be tied to a driveshaft sensor
for driveshaft speed or front wheel speed sensor and used for Speed
based control, Contact us for which turbo speed sensor to use.
12.Dual output channels are available. The auxiliary
channel may be used for live
boost pressure data viewing and data logging or control. Basically there are 2
controllers in 1 box. You can control multiple waste gate , valves, blow offs on
supercharged systems thus giving you boost control. Only enabled in PRO UNIT.
13.Pro Unit also has optional Staging Driver ability to pulse transbrake while staging
to maintain boost levels.
14.Integrated data logger with 512k memory and 100 hz sample rate on all
channels. Graph view of logged data which can also be overlaid on program
settings for easy tuneup optimization.
15.Graph view of programmed settings.
16.Most inputs can be configured for + 12 volt or ground activation.
17.All inputs have input protection diodes. All outputs have integrated noise
suppression devices to clamp fly back voltage from solenoids.
18.Outputs short circuit protected and overcurrent protected (7 amp Maximum).
19.Reverse battery polarity protected.
20.Standard pre configured sensors are the gm 3 bar, SSI 60, SSI 100 and custom
configuration.
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Mounting Instructions
1. Mount the AMS 2000 with the large electrical connection pointing either straight forward, or pointing straight to the back of the car only for accurate function of the
accelerometers.
2. The USB Connector should be facing UP when mounted (Skeleton Man on top of unit looking at your roof). Since you will be connecting to the USB port often, place the AMS2000 in an easy to access location.
3. The AMS2000 should also be mounted level with their car at ride height, race ready. Small adjustments to orientation can be made within the software.
4. A billet aluminum mount for 1 ⅝” dia roll bar is available separately at NLRSystems.com.
AMS2000 Shown Mounted Correctly on Main Cage Hoop, With Electrical Connector Facing Front of Car
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AMS-2000 Solenoid Installation
Port A is Air In - Regulated CO2 / Air Or Manifold Pressure that is PRE- Throttle body would
go into side manifold port labeled A
Port B is Air Out - Air out to top of Wastegate.
● Mount the Increase & Decrease Solenoids as close to wastegates as possible. Less than 3 feet is perfect.
● Mount the Wastegate Pressure Sensor in or as close to the wastegate as possible. Do Not Mount Wastegate Pressure Sensor near the solenoids.
● If you use Nitrous instead of CO2, make certain your bottles do not have dip tubes in them (or mount bottle upside down). You do not want liquid nitrous to enter
the regulator or solenoids if you expect them to function correctly.
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AMS-2000 Boost Control Center 4 Software
File Menu
● Load User Packet from AMS-2000 - Transfers the tune up (not the data log) FROM the AMS-2000 box to the software program.
Note: This does not automatically save the data to disk.
● Save User Packet to AMS-2000 - Transfer the current program you have loaded on the screen to the AMS-2000 Hardware.
● Open User Packet File - Opens a
previously saved Packet Setup file from disk.
● Save User Packet File - Saves the current
Packet setup you have loaded to disk. ● Reset User Packet to Factory Default -
Use if you get way out in left field and need to start over from scratch. Restores
controller to state it was out of the box from the factory.
● Get Data Log from AMS-2000 - Transfers the last run’s Data log from the AMS-2000 to your screen. Note: This does not automatically save the log data to disk.
● Open Log File - Load a previously saved data log file from disk. ● Save Data Log File - Saves the data log file from the program to disk.
● Copy Encrypted Passwords to Clipboard - Used for password reset from factory options.
● Install Feature Upgrade - See Page 46 Upgrading and Adding features. ● Load Firmware Update File - See Page 45 Software and Firmware Updating ● Update AMS-2000 Firmware - See Page 45 Software and Firmware Updating
● Exit - Closes the program. If you’ve made an edit to a currently opened file, you will be prompted to save or discard your changes.
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Note:
It is important to understand that any changes you make within the Control
Center Software are NOT saved automatically to disk, or to the AMS-2000 Controller.
You have to save the User Packet Setup files to disk manually, and you have to send
the User Packet Files to the AMS-2000 Controller manually using the File Menu
functions. If you fail to send the data to the controller, your changes to your setup will
not take place!
Note: When connected to your AMS-2000, upgrade features that are
not enabled on that unit will not be displayed.
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System Output Function Configuration Options
The AMS-2000 has the unique ability to drive up to 4 outputs (Maximum 7 amps ea) in the Pro Configuration. With external drivers, much higher loads can be controlled such as nitrous or fuel solenoids. It also has the option for each output to function in different ways. For example each output can be configured for different functions. For Boost Applications we’ll be working with CO2 Reference Pressure for our Primary Output.
1. Disabled
2. CO2 Reference Pressure - Uses the Primary Output 1 & 2 to control a reference pressure, such
as CO2 Wastegate Pressure.
3. Nitrous Pulse Width - Uses Primary Output 1 for Nitrous, and Output 2 for Fuel Solenoids (Progressive Nitrous & Fuel Operation)
4. Pulse Width (Generic Progressive Output)
The Auxiliary Output has some different options
1. Disabled
2. Pressure - Uses both output 3 & 4 to control pressures.
3. Relay Driver - uses a single output to turn a relay on/off with configurable settings..
4. Nitrous Pulse Width - (Progressive Operation)Nitrous Pulse Width - Uses Primary Output 3 for Nitrous, and Output 4 for Fuel Solenoids (Progressive Nitrous & Fuel Operation)
5. Pulse Width -(Generic Progressive Output)
6. Staging Driver - Upgrade Option for Transbrake Pulse Control while Staging.
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Primary Output using CO
2Reference Pressure
Enables Open Loop control of CO2 Pressure.
Hold/Resume Options
These options control what happens if you lift during the run which would typically deactivate the activation input.
Recovery / Resume Timeout - Time
limit for reactivation after interruption. If reactivation occurs after time setting, program doesn’t restart.
Hold On Interrupt - If this box is
checked, the controller will freeze the program time and target exactly at the point when the activation input was removed and will continue from this point if the activation is resumed within the recovery/resume timeout. Otherwise the
program time and calculated target continue to increment and only the interrupt/resume/ramp options limit the target.
Enable Analog Output Pin 30 Option - When this option is selected, the Brown Pin 30 Output
will change from a sensor input function into a 0-5 Volt output signal that is proportional to the Percentage Primary Output for external data logging or EFI purposes.
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Compensation
Reference Sensor Error Mode
Decrease (Purge) on Error - Choosing
this option will turn OFF the primary control output if an error is detected in the Reference Sensor Input. If the signal from the reference sensor goes missing the controller will open
decrease solenoid and release all pressure from top of gate.
Increase (Caution!) on Error - This
option will turn the output up to full pressure if an error is detected in the Reference Sensor Input. This will will apply whatever regulated pressure is to the top of wastegate. Need to make sure if you select this setting to set regulated pressure to maximum you want to apply in this situation.
I Value - Increase compensation to solenoids, factory default is 0 D Value - Decrease compensation to solenoids, factory default is 0
Speed up and slow down solenoids with these settings. These should be left to the factory default of 0 unless we’ve advised you to change this setting. During your free setup session we may make some adjustments here to dial the system in.
Ghost Control Features
Boost Targeting at Launch allows the user to program how much CO2 it takes to make a certain amount of boost during launch only. This data comes from the internal data logger of the AMS2000. You must have a manifold pressure sensor connected in order to do this.
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Once you have configured the manifold pressure sensor and checked the enable closed loop
launch control box, your launch target in each setup becomes manifold pressure (actual boost pressure).
The closed loop starts setting is where the closed loop turns on below the launch pressure. If you targeted 10 PSI during launch and have a setting of .2 PSI, this means the closed loop system becomes active at 9.8 PSI. This is adjustable to provide you with a system that works for your needs. Set it too early and the controller will apply too much and have to bleed it off. Too late and it may not get it up quick enough. It’s best to set as close as possible to your launch PSI. We have found a closed loop starting point of .2 PSI below launch to work very well.
Closed Loop Launch Information
These values map the CO2 pressure to your actual boost pressure, accurate setting of these values will be helpful in order to better understand what your telling the system to do in regards to actual manifold boost pressure. Data gathered from system log files can be helpful to
calibrate these settings.
Pro-Mod Boost Limiter
The AMS-2000 can limit the maximum manifold air pressure with adjustable limits up to 100 PSI. This is an easy way to limit the maximum power output without making lots of other changes. This value can be password locked.
Limit MAP at - Checking this option will
enable Manifold Air Pressure limiting. It requires MAP sensor and corresponding configuration on Manifold Tab. Maximum allowed pressure when checked is 100 PSI.
Enable Offset - The MAP limiting algorithm will become active at the above limit pressure plus
this offset. Maximum -10 PSI offset allowed.
Enable Supervisor Lock - Password protect the MAP limit. You must be connected to the
AMS-2000 in order to use this feature.
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Auxiliary Output using
Pressure
When using the Auxiliary Output Pair for Pressure, you will be managing
Wastegate Pressure in your setup without any reference to Manifold
Pressure. This disables the Closed Loop and MAP Limit Options in this mode, the other options are the same.
Recovery / Resume Timeout - Time
limit for reactivation after interruption. If reactivation occurs after time setting, program doesn’t restart.
Hold On Interrupt - If this box is checked, the controller will freeze the program time and target
exactly at the point when the activation input was removed and will continue from this point if the activation is resumed within the recovery/resume timeout. Otherwise the program time and calculated target continue to increment and only the interrupt/resume/ramp options limit the target.
Enable Analog Output Pin 30 Option - When this
option is selected, the Brown Pin 30 Output will change from a sensor input function into a 0-5 Volt output signal that is proportional to the Percentage Primary Output for external data logging or EFI purposes.
Reference Sensor Error Mode
Decrease (Purge) on Error - Choosing this option
will turn OFF the primary control output if an error is
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detected in the Reference Sensor Input. If the signal from the reference sensor goes missing the controller will open decrease solenoid and release all pressure from top of gate.
Increase (Caution!) on Error - This option will turn the output up to full pressure if an error is
detected in the Reference Sensor Input. This will will apply whatever regulated pressure is to the top of wastegate. Need to make sure if you select this setting to set regulated pressure to maximum you want to apply in this situation.
I Value - Increase compensation to solenoids, factory default is 0 D Value - Decrease compensation to solenoids, factory default is 0
Speed up and slow down solenoids with these settings. These should be left to the factory default of 0 unless we’ve advised you to change this setting. During your free setup session we may make some adjustments here to dial the system in.
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Penalty Driver Output 4 Setup
When Output 4 is configured as aPenalty Driver, that output can be used to trigger functions usable in Boost Limited Classes.
For example, say you race a class that
regulates how much boost you can run and a few have found a way to bypass things. The idea was to punish them if they are trying to purposely overboost past the limits. This would see the pressure was passed for a certain amount of time which would deem it purposeful and then turn an output on which would vent all boost for a
preprogrammed amount of time. The response of loss of et would make the user wary of trying to cheat. It can be used for many things if you need an output based on a pressure setting such as overboost protection.
To implement it as intended, it requires the Aux channel decrease solenoid output to be wired to a solenoid that sits inline with the BOV . Once the programmed limit is passed for the allowable amount of time the output will turn on for a programmed amount of time opening the blow off valve dumping manifold pressure as a penalty. This will deter any type of manipulation to gain an advantage. This can also be set up as a secondary limiter to the first.
If using the Penalty Driver in a class that this value is adjusted and set by TECH, you will have to use our 100 PSI spec sensor, no other sensor will work! No exceptions and no excuses that you did not know!
Enable Supervisor - Password Protect Manifold Pressure Limiting Mode. You must be
connected to the AMS-2000 in order to use this feature.
On Pressure - MAP penalty activation threshold. When Manifold Pressure exceeds this value,
Output 4 is turned on.
On Delay - MAP penalty delay in seconds. Penalty output will activate if the MAP pressure
remains at or above the On Pressure until this delay expires. A setting of 0 is not recommended as noise could cause the output to activate.
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Off Pressure - MAP penalty deactivate threshold. The penalty will reset when this value is
reached.
Off Delay - MAP Penalty Minimum Duration in seconds. Penalty output will become inactive if
the MAP pressure remains below the off pressure until this delay expires. A setting of 0 is not recommended as noise could cause the output to activate.
System Log
Configuration
The LogConfiguration tab is where you configure when the data logger starts and stops. If the activation input is the only box checked, then logging will start
when the activation switch is turned on, and will stop when the activation switch is turned off. If any of the other thresholds are checked, they will become the primary trigger and become active on the right. All thresholds have to be met for the logger to start recording.
If you check the Engine RPM box, your engine RPM must exceed the value set to start logging, and it will stop logging when RPM drops below this value.
When the EFI Throttle is active, the system will start logging when the TPS value exceeds the “On at Percent” value on the right, when the throttle is lifted below that setting, the system will stop logging.
With the EFI Throttle enabled, If you pedal the car during the run, the AMS-2000 will save the data up to the point you have lifted, write that data to the log file, then restart once the throttle position reaches the % point setting.
For EFI setups that use the TPS input as described in the AMS-2000 Wiring Guide. Configure the Log Configuration options as follows for an example setup -
1. Activation Input Enable box checked. 2. Engine RPM checked.
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3. Enable Log Overwrite unchecked.
With these settings, as long as the activation input is enabled and the engine RPM exceeds the set point, the system will log data. When either activation input is turned off or the engine RPM drops below the setting, the system will write the data to storage.
It is very important that these functions selected go off BEFORE turning off the main power to the AMS-2000 so it can write the data to memory. If you turn the AMS-2000 main power off before these settings go off, you will lose your run data!
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System Manifold Pressure
You can chose one of the pressure sensor options or configure and scale a 0-5 Volt sensor on this page. This input is tied to PIN 31 Signal Input.
WARNING: If the wrong sensor is selected, the pressure readings will not be correct!
For Custom Calibration Sensors, you’ll need the scaling data from the sensor supplier to input the correct voltages and pressure settings.
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System Input Polarity Configuration Options
Five of the AMS-2000 electrical inputs can be triggeredwith either 12 volt Positive, or 12 Volt Negative signals, these are user selectable and the settings are saved in each User Packet File.
Anytime you create a new User Packet file from scratch, these values will revert back to all ground activation, you must set them in each new User Packet file you create. We highly suggest testing each input to assure you have the activation polarity correct by using the Live Data screen.
Activation Input Polarity
Pin 12 Purple Activation Input
Scramble Input Polarity
Pin 11 Black Scramble Input
Reduce Input Polarity
Pin 10 Green Reduce Input
Shift Input Polarity
Pin 22 Yellow Shift Indication Input
Trans Brake/Clutch Input Polarity
Pin 33 Blue Trans Brake / Clutch Signal
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System Engine RPM Configuration
The Engine RPM Tab settings configure howmany pulses per revolution your signal will be generating and what type of signal you are using on Pin 3 - Orange Engine RPM/Tach Input.
We highly recommend using this input as many of the AMS-2000’s features can be
controlled by Engine RPM. See the AMS-2000 Wiring Guide for further recommendations on working with various sensors.
Pulse Rate
How many pulses are generated for each full engine rotation. For example, a MSD Crank Trigger generates 4 pulses (it has 4 magnets) per engine revolution, you would set the Pulse Rate to FOUR.
Bias Voltage
When engine is not rotating, what voltage is present on the Engine RPM signal wire? If it’s at ground potential (0 volts), select the Ground Option (Default). If at 12 volts, select Battery Voltage. The output from most ignitions such as MSD are Ground Bias, so use the Ground (default) option.
Verify your settings are correct by viewing the Engine RPM on the Live Data Screen, compare the value to your Tachometer.
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System TPS Calibration Configuration
The AMS-2000 has the ability toconnect to a Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) and is quite easy to configure this input. The White Pin 32 input reads a 0-5 volt signal from standard TPS devices.
Just enter the at idle voltage and your Full Throttle Voltage into the settings)
With the AMS-2000 connected to your computer, and the power turned on, the software will display the current TPS voltage. You can just click the “Use current Voltage” button at the two different throttle positions to easily enter the values.
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System Air Temperature Sensor Configuration
The AMS-2000can read both the GM and Bosch brand air temperature sensors.
The signal from the sensor is input to the unit on the Pin 7 for 0-5 volt Signal and Pin 6 Signal Ground from the Air Temp Sensor. Scaling is preconfigured for you based on the different sensor types.
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System Air/Fuel Ratio Sensors Configuration
The AMS-2000 has the capability to connect with two 0-5 volt AFR channels.
● AFR Channel 1 is Pin 8 Pink Input ● AFR Channel 2 is Pin 9 Tan Input
Configure the Min Voltage / Min AFR and Max Voltage / Max AFR for both sensors (if used) based on your AFR Sensor Calibration Sheet data.
Calibration Example - The Daytona Sensors WEGO III Series Wide Band Bosch O2 Sensor
System has a Minimum AFR of 10.3 and Maximum 19.5 on Gasoline. Their instructions specify Vout = (0.5 x AFR) - 5 , therefore the settings will be Min Voltage .15, Min AFR 10.3 and Max Voltage 4.75, Max AFR 19.5. The Live Data screen of the AMS-2000 should be showing in this configuration about 19.5 AFR in free air after the sensors have warmed up.
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System MPH / Shaft RPM Configuration
Shaft Input Sensor Type
● Variable Reluctance / Magnetic ● Hall Effect / Square Wave
Primary Measurement Options
● MPH - Choose this option for MPH and then use the calibration wizard to manual setup.
You will need a sensor on non-driven wheel.
● 16,000 RPM - This option is for use with a drive shaft pinion speed sensor. ● 180,000 RPM - This option is for use with a turbo shaft sensor.
Velocity Calibration (MPH Only)
Enter the number of pulses per mile
- Option 1 click the Manual Button to open the Wheel Speed Sensor Calculator, enter the Tire diameter, Sensor Pulses per Shaft Revolution and Gear Ratio, then Click Accept.
- Option 2 use the calibration wizard function.
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Shaft RPM Calibration (16,000 or 180,000 RPM Options)
Enter the number of pulses for each revolution of the drive shaft. For example, an 8 magnet pinion collar will generate 8 pulses per revolution.
System Reference Pressure Sensors Configuration
Primary Reference Sensor Configuration
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5 Volt sensor connected to the Pin 19 Primary Reference Sensor Signal Input (0-5 volt). You can connect the NLR 60 PSI, NLR 100 PSI, NLR 200 PSI or a custom sensor to this input. If you use a custom sensor, you’ll need to calibrate the Minimum & Maximum values based on the scaling information for the sensor in use.
System Aux Reference Sensor Configuration
5 Volt sensor connected to the Pin 18 Auxiliary Reference Sensor Signal Input (0-5 volt). You can connect the NLR 60 PSI, NLR 100 PSI, NLR 200 PSI or a custom sensor to this input. If you use a custom sensor, you’ll need to calibrate the Minimum & Maximum values based on the scaling information for the sensor in use.
System Accelerometer
Configuration
Place mouse over vehicle and click the mouse to change orientation of the AMS-2000 in relation to the front of the vehicle. The end result should be that the large wire connector of the
AMS-2000 should be be pointed to the front or rear of the vehicle only.
Nowhere in between!
The AMS-2000 should be mounted as level as possible. Once you have the unit oriented properly and the direction set in relationship to the car above with the car race ready, click the two
Auto-Correct Buttons, one at a time, to zero out the accelerometers and you’re done.
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Live Data & Test Mode Operation
The Live Data screen allows you to view all the AMS-2000 input states and values in real time, it can be very handy for testing your system and troubleshooting purposes.
We highly recommend testing your input functions before running the car with the AMS-2000 Controller for the first time. By connecting your laptop to the controller, and activating different functions such as the Trans Brake, you’ll be able to see the corresponding input light up on the Live Data Screen. Verify your functions are working correctly. You may discover you forgot to set the input polarity for an input correctly, or something is wired wrong - it’s much better to catch these wiring problems before going to the track and attempt to troubleshoot them there.
There is an enable button on the bottom left corner that will turn on the 2 gray dials in the middle of the screen. When Test Mode is enabled, the two grey dials will turn to red indicating they are active. If you use your mouse and grab a dial and hold the mouse button down you can turn the dial which will apply pressure. The amount of pressure applied will be displayed as the target and a live reading will be the actual. This is perfect for dyno and troubleshooting the control circuit.
If target pressure matches actual with no pulsation of solenoids your control circuit is perfect.
If actual is going above and below target and solenoids are pulsing you have a leak somewhere from the solenoids to the gate
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and possible the gate itself or someone installed the pressure sensor right next to the solenoids instead of in the gate as the manual states. If actual is below target and increase solenoid is pulsing your regulated supply source is not high enough.
Creating a Baseline Setup
The AMS-2000 offers 5 separate setup profiles that can be selected via the external selection switch. The numbers on the switch correspond to which setup is active.
We encourage you to program one setup fully, verify everything works as intended, then save it as a baseline user packet .ams file . That way when you program additional setups and separate .ams user packet files, you can load that file and save it as a new one with different ramp rates, etc. And you’ll have a baseline, working setup to build a new tuneup from.
To select different setups, right click on the setup tab to open the menu. You can also copy one setup to another using the available options.
Setup Program Options (1-5)
Typical Configuration
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Setup Program Activation Parameters
For boosted applications, you’ll want to use the function “Active Time” as displayed above for the Primary Absolute Control Table.
USE Checkbox Function
In the example we we’ve got Active Time set as our Primary Absolute Control Table (Abs), and we’ve added the option of a RPM window switch by selecting the “Use” checkbox on the Engine RPM input row. This is just an example, you wouldn’t typically use an RPM setting for a boosted application! NOTE: For this example the Engine RPM Display Graph Checkbox is NOT selected. In the settings above, the Activation Input must be on AND The Transbrake/Clutch Input Must be OFF AND the Engine RPM must be between 3000 RPM and 8300 RPM in order to start the Boost Ramp. You don’t have to use the Engine RPM Window function, we’re showing it as an example of how the additional
program activation thresholds work.
When more than one row option is chosen (the USE box is checked), each input parameter must be true in order for the output to start the ramp.
Multiple USE checkboxes can be selected, just remember that ALL rows that have a USE box selected have to be within the selected thresholds in order for the output to activate. In addition, the Trans Brake / Clutch Switch has to be OFF, and the
Activation Input has to be ON.
Adding Additional Display Graphs
As mentioned above, whichever Row is selected as Absolute (ABS) that is the Primary Absolute Control
Table. In addition, we can check the display graph
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checkbox on additional rows to add functions that can modify the Primary Control Table by
adding or removing PSI output.
In this example, we’ve added a display graph for AFR1, which adds a new tab next to active time. That tab allows us to modify the Primary Control Table based on the values of AFR1. We can add, or remove PSI based on what our O2 Sensor is reading. Remember any item selected on the Display Graph not selected as Abs is considered a Modifier to the Primary (ABS) Table.
Each selected Display Graph generates a new tab with a table for PSI adjustments that it will apply to the Primary Absolute Control Table. These tables all function at the same time, which gives you many complex control capabilities.
Display Graph Indicators
There’s some important indicators that are present next to each display graph that should be observed.
● A checkmark means that table is the ABS (Primary Absolute Control Table), in this example above, Active Time is set as the ABS indicated by the green checkmark.
● A Green Plus Sign means that Graph has data in it, it is active and it can MODIFY THE PRIMARY TABLE. THIS IS TRUE EVEN IF THE DISPLAY GRAPH CHECKBOX IS UNCHECKED.
● Tabs with ANY data in them will remain visible and they will have a Green Plus Sign
even if the Display Graph Checkbox is unchecked.
● A Tab such as Air Temp show above without a Green Plus Sign means that display
graph checkbox is selected, but there is no data in it. It will not doing anything until you make some change to the graph table.
When you are not using a Graph Table, you must remove the data from that table in order for the functions to stop, and in order for the tab to disappear, the corresponding
checkbox must be cleared.
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The fastest way to do this is to select the Tab you want to clear, then right click on the Graph, then click Clear Edit Points. That will wipe all the data from the table. Next, deselect the
corresponding Display Graph Checkbox, and the Tab will be removed.
REMEMBER TO SAVE THE USER PACKET TO AMS-2000 to record the change to the ECU!
DISPLAY GRAPH and USE Parameter
Options
● Active Time - This is our standard time based
percentage output for boost management. When set as Abs (Absolute), the boost table will be based on Time
from Launch. This is the standard Primary Control ABS method use for most systems.
● Gear Position - Allows up to 6 different progressive time based ramps, one for each
gear. It can be used to as primary control (ABS) or can be used to modify the Primary Control Table to add or subtract percentage from the ABS selected table.
● Engine RPM - Creates a RPM based output table which can be used to as primary
control (ABS) or can be used to modify the Primary Control Table. By checking the USE option, you can also set ON RPM and OFF RPM as a Window Switch Control, typically this would be used on a Nitrous system.
● Throttle - Creates a Throttle Position (TPS) Percentage table can be used to as primary control (ABS) or can be used to modify the Primary Control Table. When the USE function is checkmarked, it can also be an addition control that restrictions output when the throttle position exceeds parameters.
● Voltage - Creates a 0-5 Volt Table that can add or subtract percentage used to modify the Primary Control Table. When selected as ABS, it functions to add output percentage based on the voltage. This input is tied to PIN 30 Analog 1 Input.
● Air Temp - Allows you to control the Primary ABS Table with air temperature allowing
you to add or remove PSI. When the USE checkbox is selected, voltage is used as a Program Activation Threshold, you can turn the output on and off when Temperature
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falls out of configured ranges.
● Manifold PSI - When selected can add or subtract percentage from the Primary Table
based on the Manifold Pressure Sensor Input. When set as ABS, Manifold Pressure can control the Primary Ramp Output Percentage. The USE checkbox option allows it to be used as a Program Activation Threshold, you can turn the output on and off when Pressure is outside of the configured ranges.
● AFR 1 - When checkbox is selected can add or subtract percentage from the Primary
Table based on the AFR1 Sensor Input.When set to USE AFR as a Program Activation Threshold, you can turn the output on and off when AFR falls out of configured ranges.
● Shaft - When checkbox is selected can add or subtract percentage from the Primary
Table based on the Shaft Input RPM. When set as ABS, Shaft RPM can control the Primary Ramp Output PSI. The USE RPM as a Program Activation Threshold, you can turn the output on and off when Shaft RPM is within the configured ranges.
● AFR 2 - When checkbox is selected can add or subtract percentage from the Primary
Table based on the AFR2 Sensor Input.When set to USE AFR as a Program Activation Threshold, you can turn the output on and off when AFR falls out of configured ranges.
● Scramble Relative Time - Enable Scramble Relative Time Parameter to add a
configurable percentage to the Primary Control Table. Choosing this parameter will generate a new corresponding tab where you can adjust the amount of percentage to be ADDED to the base ramp.
● Reduce Relative Time - Enable Reduce Relative Time Parameter to add a configurable
decrease to the Primary Control Table. Choosing this Parameter will generate a new corresponding tab where you can adjust the percentage to be REMOVED to the base ramp. You might use this with a Traction Control Active Signal.
Additional Activation Options
● Target Limits - Minimum and Maximum output allowed. This setting overrides all other
limits, so use it with care. The maximum limit cannot exceed the maximum PSI sensor range.
When using with additional output functions, for example an Pulse Width output function, you can choose a Minimum and Maximum Percentage output allowed, default maximum
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is 100% for Pulse Width outputs.
● Enable Launch Reset - When checked the channel can re-enter the launch hold state
after activation if a valid Trans Brake / Clutch input is reapplied after the transbrake is triggered. If you don’t have this checked, after the first transbrake release it will not restart the graph again. It will target whatever you have set in launch pressure, but when you let go it will go right back to peak target pressure instead of running through the graph over again.
○ Reset Delay - This delay is activated at launch (removal of transbrake signal),
after launch, it ignores a change of state in the transbrake signal until the delay expires.
○ Launch Target - This is the target setting during launch hold or launch. This
target setting overrides all others until the transbrake signal is removed. If set to 8 PSI, the unit will apply 8 PSI to the top of the wastegate where the sensor is located. The sensor provides feedback so the controller knows what the wastegate pressure is. What you target is CO2 PSI to the top of the gate not manifold boost pressure. Exception is if you have closed loop activated in launch and have filled out the info it will then apply CO2 as told but at the threshold programmed it will revert it looking at a map sensor to control off of.
For nitrous pulse width output, this setting is forced to zero.
● Relative Time Span - This setting controls how many seconds are displayed on the Active Time Output Screen. Set to the lowest possible number that will display your entire run in order to make the graph easier to view.
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Setup Active Time Graph
Tip: Please see the Keyboard Cheat Sheet at the end of this document, several of those keyboard commands make editing the ramps much easier!
The active time graph is easy to work with once you
experiment with it some. To move a dot, just select it (a small blue box will show when the dot your editing is selected), then drag it with your mouse. Alternatively, once selected you can make it go up and down, right and left with the keyboard arrows.
Right Click on the dots or output line to bring up the menu, here you can delete, insert, clear edit points and much more.
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Adding a Dot
You can add a dot to your curve by double clicking on the curve, or by right clicking and choosing “insert point”. If you put one in the wrong place, you can hit CNTL-Z to undo your last edit, or right click and choose “Undo”.
Dot Location Editing
Just below the ramp your cursor's current position in seconds and output percentage is displayed (see arrow in image).
If you have a dot selected, that dot’s current percentage and time location is displayed instead of the cursor location. Watch this value when moving your dots for precise adjustment.
● Arrow Right / Arrow Left = Coarse (.2s) time adjustment when dot selected.
● Arrow Up / Down = Coarse (2%) percentage adjustment when dot selected. ● CNTL+Arrow Right / Arrow Left = Fine (.01s) time adjustment when dot selected. ● CNTL+Arrow Up / Down = Fine (.1%) percentage
adjustment when dot selected.
● CNTL and left click to draw a box around a group of dots to select them, then you can move them as a group using arrow keys or mouse..
How to Copy a Ramp
To copy your ramp and use it say for another setup’s ramp, left click a ramp dot, then right click, choose “Copy”. Then go down to the new ramp’s graph and right click - Paste. BOOM, there’s a copy of your previous ramp. You can copy and trace like this from different setups too!
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How to Overlay G-Force or Other Log Data
Begin by setting your start and end points in the displayed data log, we suggest using the Trans Brake signal input for the start point so the displayed log start time matches up with your Active Time Graph.
Next, right click on your Active Time Graph, then choose Data Overlay. A list of channels will pop up that you can choose from to display on the Active Time Graph.
Note: If you use the “Smooth Data Overlay” function, however there is no undo function after you have smoothed out a trace. You can however close the program and reload the log file to again see the unsmoothed version.
Note: It is necessary to set a Start Run Point in the Data Log View Screen in order to set the
reference point you want used in this overlay. If you don’t select a Start Run Point, your overlayed data in the Active Time Graph won’t likely be positioned at the start of the run.
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Setup Scramble Relative Time Graph
This function ADDS additional pressure to your current active time graph ramp when the Scramble Input is active. In the screenshot above when the Scramble input is ON, the program will ADD 10 PSI initially then ramp up to 20 PSI additional after 1s. The time indicated is relative to the point the scramble input is triggered and held on. It is independent of the Active Time Graph curve. When the scramble input goes off, your output PSI returns to where it it should be on the Primary Active Time Graph curve.
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Setup Reduce Relative Time Graph
This function REMOVES indicated PSI from your current active time graph ramp when the Reduce Input is active. THINK about what will happen here and when it will happen in relationship to your primary ramps. In this example, when the REDUCE input is active we’re going to take out 10 PSI initially, then 20 PSI at 1.0 second.
The time indicated is relative to the point the reduce input is triggered and held on. It is independent of the Active Time Graph curve. When the reduce input goes off, your output percentage returns to where it it should be on the Primary Active Time Graph curve.
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Data Log Display
Log File Functions
● Open Log File - Opens a log file from disk.
● Save Log - Save log file to disk, useful for making a copy with a different file name. The default file name used will be in this format 160926-1906-Datalog.adl.
● Export Log - Non-Functional
● Restore Setup from Log - Each log file saves the active setup configuration that was loaded while the log file was recorded. This can be very useful when sharing data with a tuner, troubleshooting what settings were loaded at the time the vehicle ran that pass, etc.
Data View Properties
● Load Properties - Loads a saved log view screen configuration. This can save time
viewing only the channels you want to look at.
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● Save Properties - Saves the current log view screen configuration, such as what
channels are displayed. You can save a view that only shows for example G-Force, T-Brake Input, Engine RPM and Target %, then when you load those properties on a later data log, you won’t have to go through the process of turning channels off.
AMS-2000 ECU Actions
● Load Log - Transfers the log file data from the AMS-2000 to your Laptop’s memory, it is
not saved to disk with this function. After loading the log data, you should use the Save Log Data function to save it to disk for future reference.
● Erase Log - Removes log data from AMS-2000, you should do this after transferring log
data from AMS-2000 and saving it to disk.
● Log Channels - Depending on the controller configuration, this function allows you to
choose what data is data logged. Choose which channels you wish to log, then click SEND to configure the AMS-2000.
Data Log Viewer Keyboard Commands
● Hit Keyboard “G” to Group and Ungroup Data Log Display Channels (you may need to click on graph 1st to enable)
● Hit Keyboard “I” to Zoom In ● Hit Keyboard “O” to Zoom Out ● Use Mouse Wheel to Zoom In/Out
Data Log Graph Right Click Functions
When you right click on the graph screen, a menu dialog box pops up with numerous options.
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Smooth Selected Data - You can smooth
any trace which will give you a better average idea of what the data is representing.
By left clicking on the Channel Text Label (a red box will be shown around label when selected), next right click which will open options that will allow you to Smooth Selected Data. You can apply Mild, Medium or Aggressive
smoothing. If necessary, you can do this
several times, each time you Smooth the channel, the graph will be become even less detailed.
If you get too carried away, you can select Reset to revert the trace back to the original display. The smoothing function does not alter the data in the log file permanently. If you save the Data View Properties to a .xva file while smoothed data is displayed, that same amount of smoothing will be applied to a new log file if you Load the same Data View properties file you saved.
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Open Log Explorer - Log
Explorer is a new function that allows you to turn traces on and off, modify the scale each input uses for display, and change the name for a each input channel.
To change the name of a channel double click the name, it will show that it’s highlighted, then you can rename it. Right click to reset it to the default name or change the max/min chart values.
If you want to retain any changes to channel names and chart ranges, use the
Data View, Save Properties
function or the change will be lost next time you reopen the file.
Log Packet Info is also displayed on the right in the Chart Explorer which shows Serial #, Log Time & Date plus Software and Firmware Version numbers.
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Set Run Start - To aid in run time
reference, you can set the Run Time Start and Run Time End points. Chose what channel you wish to use as a reference point for start of the run, such as the
T-Brake Input Signal going low. Left Click that point, then Right Click to bring up the menu. Next, click Set Run Start. You should see a red reference line after setting the Start Point.
Next, find the endpoint of the run, for example where you lifted the throttle and click that point. Or, if you want it at a specific point, such as your ET, look up at the Current Time Reference. That value is the amount of time from the Start Point you set earlier, and where your cursor is at. Next, right click and choose Set Run End.
Clear Run Points - Erases any Run Point settings from the screen.
NOTE: If you don’t select a Start Run Point, when you overlay data in the Active Time Graph, it
will not shown be in the position to use it.
Group All Charts - By right clicking on the screen, and choosing
“Group All Charts” you can overlay all displayed traces on top of each other. You can also do this on the keyboard by hitting the “G” button.
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Viewer Preferences - Opens the settings where you can control the
colors used for the traces, text, background, etc.
Selectively Grouping Charts - You can also group individual chart
traces together, for example the T-Brake and the Engine RPM traces. Just select the Trace Label Text with your mouse, hold down and drag the label to the other trace you want to combine it with.
This grouping can be saved using the Data View Properties Function as well.
To Ungroup a chart trace, right click on the Trace Label Text, then choose “Remove From Group” and it will return to it’s own listing.
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Keyboard Command Cheat Sheet
The AMS-2000 software has a number of keyboard shortcuts that can help make your graph editing easier. These are typical windows shortcuts, however everyone may not know about them. These can come in very handy when working without a mouse!
● CNTL+ Mouse Wheel = Graph Zoom in / Zoom Out
● Left Click then drag to create a Zoom in box.
● CNTL - LEFT Click on the Mouse to make a select box to select multiple dots at the same time.
● CNTL+Z = Undo Last Command, can undo if you keep clicking all the way back to last file save point.
● Arrow Right / Arrow Left = Coarse (.2s) time adjustment when dot selected.
● Arrow Up / Down = Coarse (2%) percentage adjustment when dot selected.
● CNTL+Arrow Right / Arrow Left = Fine (.01s) time adjustment when dot selected.
● CNTL+Arrow Up / Down = Fine (.1%) percentage adjustment when dot selected.
● You CAN select more than one dot at a time and move them as a group, select the first dot, then hold the CNTL key down and select the additional dots you want. Now your edits apply to all selected dots.
● ALT+TAB = Cycle through tab options.
● CNTL+C = Copy Trace
● CNTL+V = Paste Trace
● ALT-F = Select File Menu Options
● G = Group and Ungroup Data Log Display Channels (may need to click on graph 1st)
● I = Zoom in on Log File Display
● O = Zoom Out on Log File Display
● Mouse wheel = Zoom In/Zoom Out on Log File Display
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Software and Firmware Updating
PC Software Updates - The AMS-2000 Nitrous PC Control Center Software Updates can be
found on our website at www.nlrsystems.com. Go to the Store and find the Software and
Manuals section, then click the AMS2000 Boost and Nitrous Software Downloads.
Add the AMS-2000 Boost and Nitrous Software and Firmware to your cart and “purchase” it, the cost is zero but this will lead you to the download page. Click the “Click to download” link and save the file to a location on your computer where you can easily find it, like the desktop. Next, unzip the file by double clicking on it
This should create a new folder such as “ams_v4_software_firmware” containing the software and firmware files..
Next, in order to put new software on your computer you must first erase the existing AMS-2000 software by going to your control panel and apps (or programs), find the AMS-2000 program and uninstall it. Note: This action will not remove your setup or log files saved in your
c:\ProgramData\NLR, LLC\AMS-2000 Control Center 4\ directory where the program defaults to.
Next navigate back to your new downloaded AMS files, open the folder and click the setup.exe file and it will automatically install the software program for you.
IMPORTANT NOTE - When you upgrade the PC software, then connect to the AMS-2000
controller, the file that is in the AMS-2000 will be loaded onto your computer, but it’s not up to date. You need to click File > Save User Packet to AMS-2000 to apply the new software updates to that packet file in order for that file to be up to date.
AMS Firmware Updates - The firmware update is a little different but still pretty easy. Firmware
updates typically included within the same folder created when you unzipped the software program download.
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Next, open the AMS-2000 software, click File to open the Master Menu. Click Load Firmware Update File. A file dialog box will open - navigate to the location of the new firmware (.bin) file, then click the file name so it loads into the file name window and click ok. The window will close.
Click file in the upper left hand corner again and navigate to Update AMS-2000 Firmware and then click. It will now update the AMS-2000, you will see a File transfer indicator at the top right of the screen as the file uploads. THE USB CABLE
NEEDS TO BE CONNECTED IN ORDER TO TRANSFER THE FIRMWARE TO THE AMS-2000 CONTROLLER.
Upgrading / Adding Features
Upgrading from BASIC to PRO Upgrading to a pro unit from a basic just requires a code which
can be purchased from NLR.
Follow the steps below to upgrade your unit.
1. Copy the Product Serial # as shown on the status screen when the USB Cable is connected to the AMS-2000.
2. Send us your Product Serial # via email or call with this information to purchase the upgrade.
3. We will email you the feature code to enable the update.
4. Prior to updating your system, THE USB CABLE
NEEDS TO BE CONNECTED IN ORDER TO UPGRADE YOUR UNIT..
5. Click the File Menu, then choose “Install Feature Upgrade”.
6. Copy and Paste the code we sent you in the Install Feature Code pop-up window, then click “Send”.
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After your system updates, you should now see your new feature listed when you connect your computer to the AMS2000 under the Installed Features section. Note this information will not show up until you are connect to your unit with the USB cable.
The feature update is made to your hardware, not the software on your computer.
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AMS-2000 Boost Wiring Guide
Please Read First!
● DO NOT USE INPUT SWITCHES THAT USE LED INDICATORS, THOSE CAN
GENERATE A FALSE INPUT SIGNAL. Use a Toggle Switch with NO LED in it
● To insert, or remove connectors to the 35 Pin AMPSEAL connector, the red locking wedge must be unlocked. It should not be removed completely or you may break the little clips on the red wedge retainer. Watch this Amp Seal video for instructions to avoid breaking the connector when adding or removing wires -
goo.gl/kAnnk9
● Do not leave the USB cable plugged into the controller while racing. It will damage the AMS-2000 USB port over time, and that port is not repairable.
35 Pin Female AMP-SEAL 776164-1Connector Pin Out Orientation
PIN COLOR FUNCTION DESCRIPTION
1 RED POWER + Switched +12vdc Main Power Supply (Use a 10 amp Fuse)
2 BLACK GROUND - Battery Ground
3 ORANGE ERPM Engine RPM/Tach Signal Input
4 GREEN DSRPM + Drive Shaft RPM + Input
5 BLACK DSRPM - Drive Shaft RPM - Input
6 BLACK AIR TEMP - Air Temperature Sensor Ground
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