Vipec i44

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While the Vi-PEC i44 is the smaller model, it is still a very capable unit, with control of up to four variable cams and support for engines up to twelve cylinders. Software has very flexible options over how the inputs and outputs are controlled and allows the user to design their own functions to control all sorts of devices. Precise control of injectors and ignition angle are guaranteed at very low or high RPM or manifold pressures. A very high level of protection from interference and tolerance of trigger input errors has been built into this ECU, ensuring a smooth-running engine even under the most demanding conditions.

  • Motor Sport features include: Antilag, Flatshift, Launch control and traction control in first gear.

  • Individual Cylinder "Windowed" Knock control

  • Peak and hold injector drivers. Both the peak Amps and hold Amps can be set separately in the software for optimum injector control.

  • Closed loop control of idle speed and boost pressure makes for a "factory" idle speed stability, and precise control of boost pressure. Boost control can be set up to provide a different boost in each gear or switch between boost control tables.

Hardware info

The original product will have been shipped with the following hardware setup:

  • Main Connector 34 Pin waterproof.

  • USB data link connector plus CAN

  • Case, silver extruded aluminum, 142 x 172 x 42 mm (overall).

  • 40 MHz Specialized Automotive Microprocessor.

  • Ignition control to 0.1 degree, fuel to 0.01 ms -

  • 32 Bit Calculation

  • 10 Bit ADC Resolution

  • Max 20000 RPM

  • ECU to PC data link operates at up to 57600 baud for fast data update and logging using PC logger

  • High efficiency power supply & output drivers for reduced power consumption and reduced self-heating.

  • Four ignition outputs. Sequential to 4 cylinders and wasted spark up to 8 cylinders. Support for engines up to 12 cylinders with distributors.

  • Software selectable dwell or O/P pulse duration modes possible.

  • Four coil dwell, software selectable.

  • Four low current injector outputs. Optional Peak and Hold drivers available.

  • Spare injector and ignition outputs can be used for output control.

  • 8 Auxiliary Outputs

  • 4 Digital Inputs

  • 4 Analog Voltage Inputs

  • 2 Temperature Inputs

  • 3 Load Inputs (MAP, TPS, MAF)

  • 2 Trigger Inputs (Reluctor, Optical or Hall Sensors)

  • Camshaft & crankshaft sensor inputs individually software configurable for hall effect & reluctor sensor types. Response speed is also software configurable for improved noise immunity.

  • Four general purpose digital Inputs with logic level sensitivity & pullup to +5volts. Useable for speed, switch input and camshaft position measurement.

  • Variable Camshaft control for up to four camshafts. VANOS and other VVT and VVT-i supported.

  • NTC or PTC air temp sensors, software selectable.

  • Internal 4 bar map sensor. External map sensor support.

  • Internal baro sensor. Corrections for barometric changes in real time.

  • Stepper motor idle control, two and three wire idle control.

  • Support for air flow meters.

  • Tacho & Diagnostic outputs.

  • Communication with PC software via USB cable. (No need for Serial to USB adapters)

Software info


Software

PC Link

Version

V5.6.8.3669

Firmware Version

V5.6.8.3671

Compatible Firmware

V5.0.0 to V5.6.8

Languages

English/日本語
English/Español
English/中文

If you need an older version of PC Link, you can access it in our software archive section


Some of the features that come in the software include:

  • Tuning tools, QuickTune Mixture Table, Maths Key.

  • Launch Control (two step rev limiter based on vehicle speed).

  • Flatshift (change gears without clutch at WOT using standard gearbox).

  • Antilag (keep turbocharger on boost during gear changes) with turbo cooldown function.

  • Selectable ignition tables.

  • Up to 440 Zone Fuel Table with configurable load and RPM centres. MGP, MAP and load options.

  • 5D Fuel Mapping.

  • Many correction tables for precision fuel & ignition adaption.

  • Digital Trigger Decoding.

  • Reluctor, Optical or Hall Sensors.

  • Programmable filtering and arming thresholds.

  • Configurable trigger patterns or preset triggering options, such as, Multi tooth, missing tooth, Subaru, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Ford, Mazda, GM, Suzuki and Toyota triggers. Software selectable trigger angle.

  • Support for up to four rotor engines with ignition split.

  • Dedicated idle control with additional settings for better adaption to changing operating condition and a more stable idle.

  • Open loop boost control, switch boost pressures, different boost in each gear.

  • A/C compressor control.

  • Closed loop narrow band.

  • Closed loop wideband at WOT.

  • Tacho and speedo sweep function.
    Cooling fan control.

  • General purpose control modules for O/P control. (use for variable fuel pump, power steering, inlet manifold air valves, extra temperature control devices etc) some of these are capable of PID feedback control.

  • Mapping via manifold pressure, throttle position, manifold and throttle or manifold.

i44 Specifications


Microcomputer


40 MHz Specialised Automotive Microprocessor

Supply Voltage

Normal Operation

6.2V to 23V DC continuous

Safe limits

+/- 24V (5 min)
+/- 80V alternator load dump (0.5 sec)
+/- 1000V inductive spike (10 usec)

Current Drain

At engine idle

< 1 Amp

At max engine load

< 16 Amp (less depending on injector type and number)

Operating Temperature Range

Min

-40 deg C

Max

+ 85 deg C

Engine Cylinder Number Settings

Number of cylinders

1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12

Engine RPM Range

0 to 20,000 RPM

Engines up to 12 cylinders

Injection Duration Timing

Min

0.65 msec

Max

50 msec

Accuracy

+/- < (10 usec + 1%)

Setting resolution

0.1% approx

Injection Timing

Range

0 to 720 deg (crank angle)

Accuracy

+/- < (1.4 deg + 0.3 msec)

Settings resolution

2.8 deg

Ignition Timing

Advance range

0 to 45 deg (crank angle)

Accuracy

+/- 0.2 deg (crank angle)

Setting resolution

0.5 deg (crank angle)

Fuel Delivery and Ignition Mapping

No. load sites

16 (max) - Freely selectable

No. RPM sites

32 (max) - Freely selectable

Data Logging Memory

Size

4 MB

Size

L * W * H

142 * 127 * 42 mm
5.5 * 5 * 1.5 inches

Weight


600 g / 1.3lbs

Connectors


34 way 'AMP' water and dust proof socket.
USB Socket
CAN bus socket for dash display

i44 Documents


Wiring and Installation manual

Support


The Link ECU Technical Support team can provide you with any support you may require for your Vi-Pec product. Click here for contact information.