Check Engine Light Settings
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Check Engine Light Settings
I am now trying to sensibly set up CEL This is with MS-3 F/W 1.2.4. Next goal is to then use them for Limp Modes.
Question is that, for instance, CLT is set up with ADC values, and all logs I know how to read are in temperature.
What is most straightforward method to correllate, so that I can have CEL come on at say 230F CLT?
And so on for MAT, MAP, etc.
Question is that, for instance, CLT is set up with ADC values, and all logs I know how to read are in temperature.
What is most straightforward method to correllate, so that I can have CEL come on at say 230F CLT?
And so on for MAT, MAP, etc.
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Maybe a future development could be that the CEL supports both a warning to an out of 'safe' range and also sensor failure.
I.e. flashing when out of range and just on permanently when failed.
Something to suggest to the devs?
EDIT: How do you know the sensor voltage without jury rigging a multimeter up whilst driving? Also, I thought thermisters were measured from their resistance and the voltage was constant?
I.e. flashing when out of range and just on permanently when failed.
Something to suggest to the devs?
EDIT: How do you know the sensor voltage without jury rigging a multimeter up whilst driving? Also, I thought thermisters were measured from their resistance and the voltage was constant?
#5
The thermistor behaves that way, but the complete circuit is a voltage divider with a 2.49K resistor in the MegaSquirt to 5V and the sensor going to ground.
So, if you wanted to find the ADC value when the sensor was at 150 ohms:
1. The total resistance of the circuit is going to be 2640 ohms, with 150 ohms to ground.
2. So the voltage would be 5V * (150 ohms / 2640 ohms) = 0.284V.
3. And that would be an ADC count of 58.
So, if you wanted to find the ADC value when the sensor was at 150 ohms:
1. The total resistance of the circuit is going to be 2640 ohms, with 150 ohms to ground.
2. So the voltage would be 5V * (150 ohms / 2640 ohms) = 0.284V.
3. And that would be an ADC count of 58.
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1) Is it necessary for the nitrous1 output to be selected on the CAN for the CEL to light, or is that a possible external light signal?
2) Is the battery light for charging, separate from the CAN CEL for battery voltage?
3) As the battery light is termed "smart" what else might it tell me other than charging?
Matt,
I understand. Not really a temp warning as much as a sensor GOOD / BAD. That explains why TS, which has full understanding of what ADC value means in terms of CLT, is set up for ADC, rather than CLT. Thanks.
1) Is it necessary for the nitrous1 output to be selected on the CAN for the CEL to light, or is that a possible external light signal?
2) Is the battery light for charging, separate from the CAN CEL for battery voltage?
3) As the battery light is termed "smart" what else might it tell me other than charging?
Matt,
I understand. Not really a temp warning as much as a sensor GOOD / BAD. That explains why TS, which has full understanding of what ADC value means in terms of CLT, is set up for ADC, rather than CLT. Thanks.
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The thermistor behaves that way, but the complete circuit is a voltage divider with a 2.49K resistor in the MegaSquirt to 5V and the sensor going to ground.
So, if you wanted to find the ADC value when the sensor was at 150 ohms:
1. The total resistance of the circuit is going to be 2640 ohms, with 150 ohms to ground.
2. So the voltage would be 5V * (150 ohms / 2640 ohms) = 0.284V.
3. And that would be an ADC count of 58.
So, if you wanted to find the ADC value when the sensor was at 150 ohms:
1. The total resistance of the circuit is going to be 2640 ohms, with 150 ohms to ground.
2. So the voltage would be 5V * (150 ohms / 2640 ohms) = 0.284V.
3. And that would be an ADC count of 58.
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FWIW I have been trying to get James/Ken to add a limp mode for a while now. Not much interest from them.
The best place to ask these questions is on msextra. The developers are very active and helpful.
Megasquirt Support Forum (MSEXTRA) ? oil pressure/fuel pressure safety (View topic)
The best place to ask these questions is on msextra. The developers are very active and helpful.
Megasquirt Support Forum (MSEXTRA) ? oil pressure/fuel pressure safety (View topic)
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Oil pressure limp mode? There is some level of safe engine operation when your oil pressure gauge stops working? I would think that an indication of lack of oil pressure, or bad oil pressure readings would call for shutting down the engine.
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You can read about it on msextra. The basic gist is.
Oil pressure too low, shut down engine (after specified delay)
Oil pressure too high, limp mode (relief valve failure?)
Oil pressure too low, shut down engine (after specified delay)
Oil pressure too high, limp mode (relief valve failure?)
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