Spitronics Simulator 3 - User Manual

Spitronics Simulator3 Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Hardware Setup .................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1. Connecting Instructions ................................................................................................................. 2
3. Inputs and Outputs ................................................................................................................................ 3
3.1. LED Indicators : ECU ................................................................................................................... 3
3.2. Turning Knobs : ECU.................................................................................................................... 3
3.3. Up and Down Buttons ................................................................................................................... 4
4. Program Button ..................................................................................................................................... 4
5. Connecters ............................................................................................................................................ 4
5.1. DB44 ............................................................................................................................................ 4
5.2. 12V DC Power Jack ...................................................................................................................... 4
5.3. 6Way ............................................................................................................................................ 4
5.4. 8Way ............................................................................................................................................ 5
6. Signal Simulating .................................................................................................................................. 5
7. Changing Programs ............................................................................................................................... 5
8. Programming the Simulator .................................................................................................................. 6
9. Testing a Spitronics TCU ...................................................................................................................... 6
9.1. LED Indicators : TCU ................................................................................................................... 7
9.2. Turning Knobs : TCU.................................................................................................................... 7
10. Simulator Harness ............................................................................................................................. 8
11. Trigger Table .................................................................................................................................... 8
11.1. Crank Gears .................................................................................................................................. 8
11.2. Distributors ................................................................................................................................. 10

Summary

Introduction

Hardware Setup

Connecting Instructions

Steps to connect power and units to the simulator, and verify power-up.

Inputs and Outputs

LED Indicators: ECU

Explains the function of LED indicators on the simulator for ECU outputs.

Turning Knobs: ECU

Details how the turning knobs simulate various ECU inputs like sensors.

Up and Down Buttons

Describes the function of up and down buttons for TCU testing and other uses.

Program Button

Connecters

DB44

Describes the DB44 connector for connecting to specific Mercury and Venus harnesses.

12 V DC Power Jack

Identifies the power jack for supplying 12V DC power to the simulator.

6 Way

Explains the 6-way connector for firmware updates via a programmer.

Signal Simulating

Changing Programs

Programming the Simulator

Testing a Spitronics TCU

LED Indicators: TCU

Lists the simulated outputs indicated by LEDs when testing a TCU unit.

Turning Knobs: TCU

Explains how turning knobs simulate inputs for TCU testing, noting specific inputs for TCUs.

Simulator Harness

Trigger Table

Crank Gears

Lists various programs for simulating crank gears with different teeth counts and pulse/RPM configurations.

Distributors

Lists programs for simulating distributor triggers, including pulse/RPM and sensor types.

Spitronics Simulator 3 Specifications

General

Supply Voltage	12V DC
MAP Range	N/A (Simulation)
Temperature Range	N/A (Simulation)
Lambda Range	N/A (Simulation)
Frequency Range	N/A (Simulation)