The History of MicroTech
From Sydney , Australia
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icrotech Automotive Systems was founded eight years ago in 1994 by Domenic (Dom) DeCaria. Having purchased a late model fuel injected motor he intended to retro fit to an early model Toyota Toyota
One of these projects, a 20B rotary powered Mazda RX2, would prove to be a significant exercise. The research & design of this system propelled Dom’s enthusiasm to new heights and MicroTech Automotive Systems was born.
The first units were called the MicroTech D4 and were a screwdriver adjustable unit; this was followed by the D4s and D5. At this point sales really took off and with some help from the “import racing” fraternity the systems got nationwide coverage in all major car magazines.
The MicroTech DIGI and DIGI2 were the first digital systems produced by MicroTech back in 1996. These were later re-designed making them able to control auxiliary outputs and inputs.
The MT series was released in 1998 and later upgraded to the LT series in 1999. The LT series included laptop interface software and the potential for multiple auxiliary outputs and inputs.
The current LT8S and LT12 are truly competing at the same level as any other product on the world market, at times with a price point up to a third of the cost of alternative units.
The flagship LT16 is destined for a market lifespan in excess of 5 years with its state of the art hardware and its diverse scope for software expansion.
Early 2003 a strategic plan was set in motion to successfully take the Australian born MicroTech products to the world market, hence the Creation of MicroTech Global. This plan will see the continued growth, development and innovation of MicroTech products and accessories for the enthusiastic aftermarket automotive market on a global platform.
Product of MICROTECH
LT10s – and LT12s
Kit Contents
§ ECU
§ Flying lead wiring loom (labeled)
§ Vacuum hose
§ Fuel pump relay
§ Fuse holder
§ Technical manual/booklet
Specifications
§ Weight 500gm
§ Extruded aluminium case
§ 1 year warranty
§ 32bit Motorola processor 16Mhz
§ PCB circuitry
§ Supports up to 12 cylinders and 4 rotor engines
§ Max readable RPM 15950RPM
§ Max readable boost with internal map sensor 25PSI
Fuel Delivery
§ 4 injector drivers capable of 4amp peak hold
§ True sequential operation on 4 cylinder and rotary applications
§ Run up to 4 high impedance injectors per driver
§ Tunable in Map or TPS mode or combination of both
§ Main matrix table tunable with 16x16 load sites
§ RPM tuning range every 500RPM to 9000RPM
§ Overall mixture trim +-99%
§ Auxiliary input correction +-99%
§ Coolant temp correction
§ Air temp correction
§ Accelerator pump amount, sensitivity and time compensation
§ Cranking enrichment correction
§ After start enrichment
§ Cold start accelerator pump correction
Fuel Delivery Continued
§ Hard cut RPM limiter
§ Soft cut RPM limiter
§ Over boost limiter
§ Sequential, multipoint and staged/sequential, staged/multipoint operation
§ Optional 5th PWM output on LT8 available and tunable via separate map
§ Optional 5th PWM output on LT8 capable of running 4 high impedance injectors
§ Optional 7th PWM output on LT12 capable of running 4 high impedance injectors
Ignition
§ 4 ignition outputs
§ Inbuilt igniter on LTX units (X denotes internal igniters)
§ Ignition setup pre-configured for engine type
§ Configurable for 1-4 cylinder, direct fire or 1-8 cylinder direct fire (wasted spark)
§ Configurable for twin distributors and up to 4 rotor engines
§ Configurable for almost any trigger pattern and ignition set up
§ 16 ignition RPM sites 0-9000RPM
§ 16 ignition MAP corrections -30hg to 25PSI
§ 16 ignition Water Temp corrections
§ 16 ignition Air Temp corrections
§ Ignition advance/retard on accelerator pump x 2
§ Ignition advance/retard trim via auxiliary input
§ Ignition trim overall +-45deg
§ Ignition TDC reference adjustment on some configurations
§ Ignition timing split (rotary engine) adjustable
§ Accuracy to .25 degrees
Auxiliary Inputs/Outputs
§ Standard features include one auxiliary 12v input
§ Standard features include one auxiliary output –ve switched via RPM, Map or Water Temp
§ Optional Trim Potentiometer available to run User Specified Device
§ Optional outputs can be configured for Idle Air Control, Extra Injector etc
§ Aux input can be user configured to run anti-lag, mixture trim, timing trim etc
Diagnostics
§ Red LED indicates “Fault Code Triggered”
§ Data page indicates where fault lies
§ Operational Errors: Over boost, RPM limit, RPM cut, Max duty, Water temp, Shift light, Voltage
§ “Self Test Mode” runs all injectors and cycles auxiliary outputs
§ Amber LED gives visual indication of ignition input
§ Green LED gives visual of Power On
Programming/Tuning
§ Via laptop using Laptop Adapter/COM cable, PC software, Win95 or better PC
§ Via Hand Controller and COM Cable
Sensors
§ Configured for original manufacturers sensors or others by request
Data Logging and Map Storage
§ On board “ECU Log” holds five (5) minutes of memory. User definable switching on and off
§ Data-log to Memory (laptop) 100 samples per second
§ Viewed Data Log displays average readings ten (10) times per second
§ Data Log viewable in Text or Graph
§ Playback Data Log
§ Print Data Log
§ Save and load Data Log to disc
§ Maps can be saved to Laptop Adapter and Hand Controller
§ 4 maps can be saved or switched via LT Hand Controller
§ 4 maps cab be saved or switched vi Laptop Adapter
Accessories
§ Laptop programmable software
§ Laptop cable adapter
§ Trim Pot Kit Boost Control
§ External 3 and 5 BAR MAP Sensor Option
§ Wideband Oxygen Sensor Option
§ Coil Packs and Bracket
§ Air, Water & TPS sensors available
Benefits
§ The LT systems use factory sensors, so no drilling or tapping is needed and the system uses the sensors that were designed to fit into the engine by the manufacturer.
§ LT systems are pre-configured so there is no set up needed to enable the unit to run on a specific engine. All trigger angles, home and synch references triggers are all as per factory and also require no custom chopper discs or modification to existing sensors. You can confidently order a system and know it will work on the car perfectly.
§ All LT's can be fined tuned either by the hand controller or by laptop making the system perfect for the 1st time tuner or the professional racer.
§ MicroTech systems are designed with user friendliness in mind. Settings in the ECU directly reflect injector output time, unlike some other systems and the simplicity makes owner/tuners able to relate to the system and needs of the engine better than a system full of technical jargon and electronic engineering vocabulary.
§ The LT provides users with the fine tunability usually only found in high end ECU's while still retaining MicroTech’s distinct price advantage over all its competitors.
§ And to top it all off, all MicroTech products are covered by a 12 month material & workmanship warranty in the unlikely case of a problem So whether you are looking for improved performance, better fuel economy or simply the luxury of having a fully adjustable ECU fitted to your vehicle the Microtech will give you all the features you could possibly ask for without the hassle & expense of our competition.
Primary Competitor
§ The LT10s competes against Haltech E6K and Motec M systems in the market place. The MicroTech has a distinct price advantage over both of these systems.
Things to Consider
§ The LT10s currently has a save to memCAL feature when saving maps which is not as desirable and easy to work with as the save to disc functions of the other systems.
The LT10s did not have until recently the tune ability resolution of the other competitor systems and certain compromises had to me made from time to time, particularly when using large injectors and short injector opening times at low speed. The LT10s has fewer outputs which can be configured to run multiple auxiliary functions such as extra injector, idle speed, and fan control all at once with an aux input. However most vehicles only require 2 or 3 outputs to operate all factory auxiliary functions.
http://www.microtechefi.com/
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