MTX-L Digital Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge User Manual
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3. the MTX L Power up the MTX L 2 Launch LogWorks The LogWorks application can be launched from Start gt Programs gt LogWorks3 gt Logworks3 from the Windows task bar 3 Once LogWorks launches go to File gt Connect You will be prompted to connect to the serial COM port Select the comport the device is connected to and then click Connect 12 4 To start recording go to File gt New Realtime Log or in the Toolbar click on the Tool 3 3 1 Adding and Logging MTS channels The Innovate Motorsports MTS Modular Tuning System allows you to daisy chain multiple devices together via the serial IN and OUT connectors to form one single synchronous log MTS log chains can consist of a single unit connected directly to a laptop connect your MTX L directly to a computer two units or multiple devices connected together up to 32 channels Below are some MTS logging examples using a PL 1 to record the information on a SD memory log je es gt MTX L SSI 4 PL 1 Air Fuel Ratio RPM TPS Drive Shaft Recorded to RPM amp MAP SD Card in example only see our website Pocket Logger for additional channel input configurations MTX L MTX Boost Shift PL 1 Air Fuel Ratio RPM VACUUM BOOST Recorded to SD Card in Pocket Logger Innovate Motorsports MTS devices have two types of serial interface connectors the legacy 2 5mm stereo and the 4 pin Molex The following patch cables are available to interface your devices toget
4. 2 can be connected to the analog inputs of other devices such as data loggers or ECUs If either one or both of these wires are not being used isolate and tape the wire s out of the way The default analog outputs are as follows Analog output one yellow is OV 7 35 AFR and 5V 22 39 AFR Analog output two brown is 1 1V 14 AFR and 1V 15 AFR It is assumed that the MTX L and the device the analog output is being feed to are already sharing the same ground In a vehicle this is generally true but there can be small offsets in voltage when devices are grounded to say the chassis at different points You can minimize these offsets by sharing a good common ground point 2 1 1 Single Innovate Device Relay Wiring Instructions TO VEHICLE SWITCHED 12 CIRCUIT TO INNOVATE ACC OR IGN OKAY DEVICE 12V RED WIRE INLINE FUSE HOLDER WITH 1A FUSE GROUND GROUND INLINE FUSE HOLDER WITH 5A FUSE CAR BATTERY TO INNOVATE 12VDC Bosch Tyco Relay SPDT 30A i seth ged Tyco Mfg V23234 A1001 X036 BLACK WIRE 2 2 Mounting and Routing The MTX L gauge fits in any standard 2 1 16 652mm gauge pod Mounting of the gauge should be done in such a manner that the cables are not being forcefully pulled and strained from the gauge itself Route the sensor cable avoiding contact with the exhaust pipe and other hot sources that could melt the cable Also avoid routing the sensor cable near ignition
5. Catalytic Converter Welding the bung after the catalytic converter will skew the readings toward lean The skew in readings will vary with engine load and the efficiency of the catalytic converter Leaded fuel and two stroke applications will reduce the sensor s life There are many other factors that dictate the sensor s lifespan so it is impossible to predict it s total longevity Exhaust leaks camshaft overlap and open shorty exhausts will cause false lean readings at light engine loads Typically once the engine is under load and the exhaust gas volume increases you will see accurate readings When installed in the exhaust the oxygen sensor must be connected to a powered functional MTX L no error codes whenever the engine is running An un powered sensor will be damaged in a short period of time when exposed to exhaust gas Do not pre warm the sensor before starting the engine simply start the engine as normal Allowing the sensor to pre warm before starting the engine will increase the possibility of damaging the sensor from shock cooling The maximum temperature of the sensor at the bung the sensor mounting location should not exceed 500 C or 900 F If these temperatures are exceeded in your application you should install the Innovate Motorsports HBX 1 heat sink bung extender p n 3729 gas to provide an accurate O2 reading even a small pin hole leak in a poorly welded sensor bung will effect the accuracy an
6. INNOVATE MOTORSPORT S amp S MTX L Digital Air Fuel Ratio Gauge User Manual A Warning A The Oxygen Sensor used in this device gets very hot in operation Do not touch a hot sensor Do not let a hot sensor touch a combustible surface Do not use the sensor with or near flammable liquids or gases Failure to heed these warnings may result in severe burns explosions fires or other dangerous events When installed in the exhaust the oxygen sensor MUST be connected and operating with the MTX L whenever the car is running An un powered oxygen sensor can be quickly damaged when exposed to hot exhaust gases T MAX E naea E A eer reeeere reer ere er eye 2 Mnstallationis cnt eee einai dae kiaii 2 1 WING ai E EAE cad autevezadudeheccudtabiadddvatencagueeadi 2 1 1 Single Innovate Device Relay Wiring Instructions 0 2 2 Mounting and Routing ccccccceeeseeceeeeeceeeeeeeaeeeeeeeseeeeeeseaeeseeeseaes 2 3 Sensor Placement ccccceecceceeeceeeaeeeeaeeceeeeeeaaaeseeeeeseeeeseaeeseaeeesaes 2 4 Sensor Calibration ccccecccececeeeeeeeeeeeeeceaeeeeaeseeneeseeeeeseaeeseeeeeaes 2 4 1 Calibration Schedule cccececeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeseaeeesaeeeeaeeeeaes 2 5 Changing the MTX L s gauge face and or bezel 7 3 Download the Logworks 3 software package cesceeeeeeessteeeeseeeees 7 3 1 IMStallinG SOfWWat Eisiau annin anie aia aa aa aata aa Ea 7 3 2 Connecting to LM Programme
7. SERIAL IN amp OUT 4 PIN CONNECTORS 2 Installation 2 1 Wiring The MTX L has 5 stripped wire ends 1 Connect the RED wire to an isolated switched 12V source in your vehicle A switched 12V source goes ON as soon as key on power is active The circuit to which you will pull power from should be able to support a 3 amp draw Make sure this connection is protected with a 5A fuse A Circuits that share power with the vehicle s stereo ignition system ECU lighting or fuel pump should not be used When in doubt create an additional circuit using an automotive relay available at any automotive parts supplier See the next section for a relay installation diagram 2 The BLACK wire should be grounded to a solid ground source The best possible ground source would be the battery ground post If other Innovate Motorsports devices are going to be daisy chained along with the MTX L it is recommended that all devices be connected to a single ground point ideally the battery ground post 3 Connect the WHITE wire to a headlight power wire a wire that supplies current to the headlights This enables the display to dim for better nighttime viewing DO NOT CONNECT THIS WIRE TO THE HEADLIGHT DIMMING WIRE Connection to this rheostat type of switch will cause the gauge to malfunction If you chose not to utilize the dimming feature connect the WHITE wire to ground 4 Optionally the YELLOW Analog out 1 and or BROWN Analog out
8. back plate 2 Carefully lift out the bezel from the gauge cup 3 Configure the gauge as desired by changing the gauge face and or bezel Be sure to remove protective film from the gauge face This can be done easily with a piece of scotch tape 4 Make sure every piece is positioned correctly using the locating tab and reassemble the gauge 5 Reinstall the 3 2 phillips screws 3 Download the Logworks 3 software package 1 Open your web browser and go to http Awww innovatemotorsports com support php 2 The LogWorks 3 software download will be the very first thing on the page click the link to download the software 3 1 Installing software 1 Double click on the Logworks 3 installer previously downloaded The installer will start follow the prompts to install the software LogWorks 3 Installation Welcome Welcome to the Logworks3 Setup program This program wil install LogWorks3 on your computer It is strongly recommended thet you exit all other Windows programs before running this Setup program Click cancel to exit Setup and close any programs you have running Click Nest to continue with the Setup program Waning This program is protected by copyright law and intemational teates Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program Ce ary portion of it may resuk in severe civil and criminal penakies and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law 3 Once the software has be
9. components or other sources of RF radio frequency and EMI Electromagnetic interference noise A The MTX L gauge is splash resistant not water proof and can be mounted so that it is exposed to the outdoor elements The MTX L should not be submerged and special consideration should be taken to protect the gauge from direct water spray water coming from a pressurized source When replacing the bezel and or gauge face verify that the o ring is properly seated 2 3 Sensor Placement Optimum bung placement will vary from application to application but using the guideline below will ensure the longest sensor life with the most accurate 4 readings Using a bung is the preferred method for mounting the oxygen sensor in all applications Weld the bung at least 24 inches downstream of the exhaust port outlet after the collector or 24 inches after the turbocharger if so equipped The bung should be welded before the X or H pipe if so equipped Using a clock as reference mount the bung between the 9 00 o clock and 3 00 o clock position Welding the bung in the lower section of the exhaust pipe can result in sensor damage caused by condensation making contact with the sensor s internal heating element A 1 bung provided in the kit will best protect the sensor When fully threaded the sensor s tip will sit flush with the exhaust pipe this does not adversely effect the readings The bung should always be welded before the
10. d performance of your O2 sensor Remember any deviation from the instructions provided for proper sensor installation will lead to inaccurate O2 readings f As the O2 sensor measures the oxygen content of the exhaust 2 4 Sensor Calibration Once the unit has been wired and a suitable location has been found for both the gauge and the sensor it is time to do the sensor calibration Innovate Motorsports Direct Digital wideband measurement principal allows you to calibrate the sensor to compensate for sensor wear This procedure takes just a few moments and it will ensure the most accurate readings throughout the oxygen sensor s life This procedure is required anytime a NEW oxygen sensor is installed The calibration procedure requires that the oxygen sensor be in free air this means removed from the exhaust system completely 1 With the sensor disconnected apply power to the MTX L When power is applied all three digits will light up and the needle bar will sweep once through all LEDs Then the status light will turn red and the numeric display will read E2 This is an error code indicating that no sensor is detected Leave unit powered on for minimum 30 seconds 2 Power down the MTX L and attach the oxygen sensor using the cable provided When making these connections make sure they are fully seated and locked Again make sure that the sensor is in free air not in the exhaust 3 Power up the MTX L Again the di
11. ed voltages For each output you can specify a minimum and maximum lambda or A F ratio value and the associated voltages Below the minimum and above the maximum values the output voltages stay constant at the associated programmed voltage By selecting the use Air Fuel Ratio button you can program the curve by AFR instead of Lambda This does not change the programming only the unit of measure displayed When programming by AFR the LM Programmer converts the number to Lambda before programming the MTX L So there might be some small rounding errors when you open LM Programmer and review your settings in the future Click the Program button to upload the new programming data into the MTX L Once the unit is programmed the Program button will grey out The analog outputs can be programmed from 0 to 5 volts and from 0 5 to 1 5 Lambda or 7 35 AFR to 22 39 AFR Factory Programmed Defaults Analog Output 1 is programmed to output between 0 V for an AFR of 7 35 gasoline and 5 0V for an AFR of 22 39 Analog Output 2 is 1 1 V for an AFR of 14 and 1 V for an AFR of 15 Other settings of course are easily programmable between the minimum and maximum range specified earlier 9 A sors connecting or disconnecting any of the ports labeled IN or OUT while the unit is powered ON 3 2 2 Advanced output programming The Advanced button allows the user to set the analog out update speed and the voltage output during
12. en installed the LogWorks software LM Programmer and MTX L manual can then be located by navigating through Start gt Programs gt LogWorks3 3 2 Connecting to LM Programmer LM Programmer is used to update firmware change fuel types and program the two analog outputs 1 Connect the OUT port of the MTX L to the provided serial programming cable Connect the other end of the serial programming cable to your computer If your computer does not have a Serial port you can purchase a USB to Serial adapter from Innovate Motorsports P N 3733 or use any USB to serial adaptor that includes drivers Make sure that nothing is connected to the IN port of the MTX L Power up the MTX L Launch LM Programmer The LM Programmer application can be launched from Start gt Programs gt LogWorks3 gt LM Programmer from the Windows task bar Analog Outputs Connect the MTX L to the computer and launch LM Programmer Select one of the Analog output tabs The Analog output tab looks like this LM Programmer Version 3 28 15 x Info Display Analog Out 1 Analog Out 2 Output 5 01V 2 50V 0 05V 0 50 1 00 Lambda 1 50 14 7 airfuel ratio 22 1 74 0 000 Volt at Lambda and use Lambda use airfuel tatio 5 000 Volt at Lambda 1 500 Factory Defaults Advanced Program This shows the analog output voltages versus Lambda for one of the two analog outputs The graph display is automatically scaled to the select
13. her 4 Pin Molex to 4 Pin Molex 4ft p n 3846 2 5mm to 2 5mm Stereo 4ft p n 3760 2 5mm to 2 5mm Stereo 6in p n 3789 4 Pin Molex to 2 5mm Stereo 4ft p n 3812 13 Appendix A Limited Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY Innovate stands behind the quality of its products Innovate makes the following warranty to purchasers of its products All new Innovate products carry a one year warranty from the date of purchase If proof of purchase cannot be provided warranty will be determined by date of manufacture When Warranty Void This warranty shall terminate and Innovate shall have no obligation pursuant to it if i your Innovate product has been modified or repaired in a manner not previously authorized by Innovate in writing ii the identification markings on your Innovate product have been removed defaced or altered iii your Innovate product was subjected to accident abuse shipping damage or improper use iv your Innovate product was not used or configured as specified in the product manual or v your Innovate product was subjected to operating conditions more severe than those specified in the product manual Exclusions From This Warranty Oxygen Sensors are excluded from this warranty Repairs Under This Warranty In the unlikely event that your Innovate hardware product should prove defective during the warranty period contact Innovate Customer Support at www innovatemotorsports com for a return mate
14. orts web site 5 The software will now prompt you to confirm that you wish to overwrite the firmware currently on your MTX L 6 Click OK DO NOT power off or disconnect the MTX L from the computer until the firmware progress screen completely disappears Once finished you may disconnect the unit from the computer and exit out of the software 3 2 4 Changing Sensor Type Note The MTX L must be running firmware version 1 04 ae or later with LM Programmer 4 0 or later to access the eee sensor type menu LSU4 2 amp 4 9 The MTX L is multi sensor compatible with the Bosch LSU 4 2 and 4 9 sensors In order to go from one sensor type to another the M7TX L must be connected to the LM Programmer software and the appropriate sensor type must be selected The Sensor Type to use setting can be found in the Info tab when LM Programmer connects to the MTX L Once the sensor type is changed a sensor calibration must be performed with the sensor outside of the exhaust see Sensor Calibration chapter Sensor Cable P N 3ft 8ft 18ft Sensor P N LSU 4 2 3843 3810 3828 LSU 4 2 3737 LSU 4 9 3890 3887 3889 LSU 4 9 3888 Note All sensor cables for the LSU 4 9 are easily identified by a 4 9 marking molded on the sensor connector side Use the appropriate sensor cable for the sensor type as each sensor has a different style connector Spliced cable can not only affect the wideband
15. place sensor cable Error 7 System error System error Reboot MTX L by cycling power Error 8 Sensor 1 Sensor over heating 1 Perform sensor calibration Timing error or over cooling error 2 Move sensor bung as far typically a condition only occurs downstream as possible damaged at wide open throttle 3 Add an HBX 1 p n 3729 to sensor isolate the sensor from the 2 Sensor is damaged pipe 4 Replace sensor Error 9 Supply Supply voltage too low 1 Verify you have 12V at your Voltage too for sensor regulation power source and the circuit low can support a 3 amp draw 15
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17. s performance but in worst cases it can damage the sensor and or controller Selecting the wrong sensor type to the sensor being used will not only give you erroneous readings and or errors It can also permanently damage the sensor 3 2 5 Customizing your fuel type The MTX L gauge comes pre programmed to display AFR in the gasoline scale By connecting the gauge to LM Programmer fuel type settings for 11 different fuels can be setup This setting can be found on the lower right hand corner of the Info tab in LM Programmer 3 2 6 Customizing your display range The MTX L gauge can be setup to display different ranges from both the Needle Bar and the Numeric Display There is also an option to display lambda or AFR Lastly the gauge can be setup to display percentage of Oxygen once the readings go beyond 7 lambda ox info Display Analog Out 1 Analog Out 2 p Display In AFR C Lambda T Display 02 j r Needle Bar Green Min Green Max Yellow Max Red Max m Numeric Display 3 3 Logging data from your MTX L with LogWorks 1 Connect the OUT port of the MTX L to the provided serial programming cable Connect the other end of the serial programming cable to your computer If your computer does not have a Serial port you can purchase a USB to Serial adapter from Innovate Motorsports P N 3733 or use any USB to serial adaptor that includes drivers Make sure that nothing is connected to the IN port of
18. sensor Warm up and Error Condition The factory defaults of the analog outputs update 1 12 of a second The default voltage output is set at 0 volts for both the Warm up and Error Condition Advanced Analog Out Settings Response Speed C Instant 1412sec 1 6 sec C 1 3 sec Warmup output r Output at Error Cond 0 00 Yolt or 0 00 Yolk or T High Impedance T High Impedance Factory defaults When setting the MTX L to the slower response speed settings the measured mixture data will be averaged over the response time setting before being sent via the analog output 3 2 3 Updating the Firmware Aa not update the firmware if the versions are the same A firmware update should only be necessary if there has been a new release that specifically fixes a problem that you are experiencing with the controller 1 Connect the MTX L to the computer and launch LM Programmer 2 Once connected LM Programmer will display the current version of the firmware that is installed in the MTX L Do not update the firmware if the versions are the same A firmware update should only be necessary if there has been a new release 3 On the very first tab of LM Programmer you will see a button labeled Update Firmware click this button 10 4 Select the firmware file with the did extension If there have been revisions to the firmware you will find them available for download from the Support section of the Innovate Motorsp
19. splay should sweep but instead of an error the display will display Htr This indicates that the sensor is being heated up to operating temperature After 30 60 seconds the display will switch from Htr to CAL indicating that the sensor is being calibrated A few seconds later your MTX L will begin displaying AFR Since the sensor is in free air the gauge will default to the upper limit of 22 4 The calibration procedure has completed and the system is now ready for use Important You can disconnect and reconnect the sensor and sensor cable for installation without losing your calibration However if you power up the MTX L without a sensor connected your calibration will be reset see step 1 above 2 4 1 Calibration Schedule Normally aspirated daily driver Calibrate before installation of new sensor Calibrate new sensor again after 3 month of use Thereafter calibrate once a year or every 20 000 miles whichever comes first Turbo Application daily driver tuned rich Calibrate before installation of new sensor Calibrate new sensor again after 3 month of use Thereafter calibrate twice a year or every 10 000 miles whichever comes first Race Application Calibrate before first installation of new sensor Calibrate once per race weekend 2 5 Changing the MTX L s gauge face and or bezel 1 Lay the MTX L face down and remove the three 2 phillips screws from the outside rim of the
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