FT550 EFI System

Starting from version 5.10, the PowerFT ECUs will implement specific functions for the control of electric vehicles. This will allow you to create and develop hybrid and fully electric projects, relying on the already established efficiency, precision and reliability of FuelTech products.

Among the highlights we offer:

• New programmable tables of torque control and electric motor regeneration so that the user can control, in a precise and safe way, the delivery of torque requirements for each project.

• The CREEPING function, which when configured allows the car to crawl smoothly immediately after releasing the brake pedal and in some situations can work as a ramp assist. This is an ideal feature for urban use, as it provides the electrified vehicle with similar behavior to a vehicle equipped with an automatic drivetrain.

• The GEARCONTROLLER function aids gear shifting on vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. For example, controlling engine torque when the clutch pedal is pressed or through an auxiliary button on the shifter.

• Fully configurable regeneration system control, which transforms braking action into electrical energy to recharge the batteries, similarly found in the most sophisticated vehicles in the world.

• Control of accessories such as the DC-DC charging for the 12 V battery, vacuum pump for the brake booster, front and rear signaling lights, air conditioning and cooling of the electrical systems.

• Full control of the most popular Battery Management Systems and frequency inverters on the market.

• Inputs and outputs to aid the control of the battery recharging process, which increases safety for the vehicle and for the user.

SPECIFICATIONS

•   Otto cycle engine control for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10 and 12 cylinders
•   Wankel engine control (rotary) for 2, 3 and 4 rotors
•   Full sequential ignition control, semi-sequential and multipoint control
•   Ignition control through trigger wheel or distributor
•   Full sequential ignition or wasted spark
•   Closed loop injection through oxygen sensor (wide band lambda sensor)1
•   AMP SUPERSEAL automotive connectors
•   Electronic throttle body Control (Drive-By-Wire)
•   Ignition timing and actuator based Idle control (electronic throttle body, stepper motor, or PWM valve)
•   Real-time adjustable maps on the screen and on the FTManager software (including internet remote tuning)
•   IP67 Waterproof sealed case made from polished ABS

INPUTS

• Differential input for RPM signal
• Cam sync input (including multi-teeth cam sync triggers)
• 14 input channels fully customizable – digital and analog (temperature, pressure, speed and position sensors, TPS, external MAP, buttons, keys, etc.)
    • 2 inputs with a high gain pre-amplifier usually used with a strain gauge sensor
    • Adjustable sensor reading scale
•   Built-in accelerometer and gyroscope
•   Internal MAP sensor of 7 bar (1 bar vacuum and 6 bar positive pressure)
•   1 USB port for computer and FuelTech software connection
•   2 CAN ports for FuelTech FTCAN 2.0 or FTCAN 1.0
    • FuelTech equipment: WB-O2 Nano, EGT-8 CAN, FTSPARK and SwitchPanel
    • Third party equipment: Racepak IQ3, VNET, AiM, etc)
    • OEM CAN partial compatibility with: C6 Corvette, C7 Corvette, 5th gen Camaro, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V

OUTPUTS

• Total of 24 general-purpose outputs: (all of which can be used for general accessories as fuel pump, thermatic fans, valves or injectors for BoostController, solenoids, etc.)
    • 12 open collector outputs: recommended for high impedance injectors (up to 4 injectors per       output) – it is possible to set up to 24 outputs using external FuelTech Peak and Hold drivers
    • 8 open collector outputs with a 5V current source: recommended for ignition control
    • 8 PUSH-PULL or HALF BRIDGE outputs: suitable for ignition, stepper motor control, electronic throttle body and to activate loads by 12V instead of ground

DASHBOARD

•   Built-in dashboard which displays different sizes and styles to be used with any existing equipment or sensor
•   Dashboard can have up to 4 screens with navigation through the screen or an external button
•   4 Virtual LEDs with combined activations for up to 3 conditions
•   Diagnostic panel with real-time information of all inputs, outputs, CAN, Status Events and engine diagnostics
•   Customizable splash screen allows the user to select the image shown on the FT550 start up screen

INJECTION CONTROLS

•   Full sequential injection for up to 20 outputs
•   Closed loop fuel control through O2 sensor (wide band sensor) 1
•   2 injection banks (Bank A and Bank B)
•   Primary map though MAP, TPS or RPM
•   Advanced 3D primary map with up to 32x32 cells (completely adjustable map index and size)
•   Simplified 2D map with up to 1x32 cells by MAP or TPS and RPM compensation of up to 1x32 cells (completely adjustable map index and size)
•   Injection time resolution of 0.001ms
•   Acceleration fuel enrichment and decay adjustment
•   Individual cylinder trim setting by MAP or RPM
•   Injector compensation through:
    • Engine temperature
    • Air temperature
    • Battery voltage (individual per bank)
    • TPS or MAP
•   Starting engine map with the engine temperature
•   Prime pulse table
•   Post start enrichment
•   Gear based fuel compensation
•   Gear shift fuel compensation
•   Fuel injection angle table
•   Injectors dead time compensation by battery voltage