The Apexi S-AFC is a highly versatile fuel computer which allows remapping of the fuel using the airflow /air pressure sensor fitted to most vehicles.
Monitor Mode: Allows monitoring of up to 4 channels at one time. Also allows tracing of AVC-R monitor function.
Setting Mode: Allows user to adjust air/fuel ratio through Hi and Lo Throttle maps. Other features like throttle percentage settings, rpm point settings, and deceleration air flow correction are adjustable through the setting menu.
Etc. Mode: The etcetera menu is for adjusting the variables that are required for the S-AFC to properly adjust fuel(i.e. # of cylinders, throttle position sensor type, sensor type, etc.)
Monitor Mode: 1,2,3,4 Channel
Up to four data channels can be selected for monitoring:
 

Intake Manifold Vacuum/Boost Pressure
Air Flow
Intake Manifold Pressure
Karmann Frequency
Engine RPM
Throttle Position
Air Flow Correction %

Up to four of these parameters can be monitored in three different ways:

Numerical
Analog Meter
Graph Display
 

 

If monitored numerically, the user can see a peak hold value for the chosen parameter by pressing the up key.
If monitored in analog meter mode, up to two meters can be displayed at one time. By pressing the up key, the analog meters will hold the peak value. If under 3 or 4 channel mode, only the first two channels will be displayed.
If monitored in graphic display mode, the S-AFC can start "sampling" or memorizing data channels by pressing the up key. The memorized graph can then be replayed by pressing the right key. Anytime during replay by pressing the right key again, the display can be paused. To review any part of the memorized graph, the user can push the left key during replaying. Anytime during backwards replay, the left key can be pressed to pause the display.
If monitoring one channel, then the last 60 seconds can be replayed.
If monitoring two channels, then the last 30 seconds can be replayed.
If monitoring three channels, then the last 20 seconds can be replayed.
If monitoring four channels, then the last 15 seconds can be replayed.

 

Monitor Mode (2D Trace Mode)
Up to five parameters can be monitored, but only one at a time:

Air Flow Usage
Intake Manifold Pressure
Karmann Frequency
Throttle Percentage %
Air Flow Correction

The 2D Trace Mode displays one user-selected parameter versus engine RPM. The horizontal scale being engine RPM and the vertical scale being the user-selected parameter. There are three ways to view the 2D Trace. One way is a simple cursor that floats around the screen showing what the user-selected value is. The second way to view the graph is with a 10 point floating trail to show the trend of the user-selected value. The third way is to view with a "Ghost Map" trace. The "Ghost Map" shows wherever the cursor has been and does not clear until the user clears the screen.

Setting Mode:
Setting Mode (Hi-Thrtl) (Lo-Thrtl)
The Hi and Lo Throttle setting maps can be adjusted at eight different RPM points that are user adjustable. The range of fuel adjustment is +/- 50% which can be done in 1% increments. During tuning, the Hi Throttle map should be set first and then the Lo Throttle map. All values between the predetermined RPM points will be interpolated. Only a professional using engine monitoring equipment should be tuning the S-AFC.

Setting Mode (Th-Point)
On this screen there are two values, Lo and Hi. Each value determines whether the Lo-Thrtl or Hi-Thrtl map will be used by the S-AFC for correction. If the Lo value is at 10% and the Hi value is at 50%, then the settings on the Lo-Throtl map will occur between 0 and 10% throttle position and the settings on the Hi-Throtl map will occur between 50 and 100%. If the throttle is between 10 and 50%, then the S-AFC will interpolate between the two values set on the Lo-Throttle and Hi-Throttle maps.
Generally, on Turbo vehicles the TH-Point setting can be left close to default or the values can closer together (i.e. Lo-Thrtl: 10 and Hi-Thrtl: 50). On normally aspirated vehicles where air flow and therefore horsepower is strictly dependent on throttle angle, these values can be set further apart (i.e. Lo-Thrtl: 15 and Hi-Thrtl: 80).

Setting Mode (Ne-Point)
This menu allows adjustment of engine RPM points to control fuel. The user can define eight points between 1000 and 9000 rpm in 500-rpm increments. These eight points will appear on the Lo-Thrtl and Hi-Thrtl setting maps.
Setting Mode (Dec.-Air)
Some vehicles equipped with hot-wire air flow meters with forced induction units may experience engine stalling when the throttle is let off. This can be caused by a blow off valve releasing into the atmosphere, lack of a blow off valve, or the use of a very large turbocharger. By using the Deceleration Air Flow Correction function, the S-AFC can prevent the engine from stalling. Please note that this function can ONLY be used on vehicles with hot wire type air flow meters. Please also note that if this value reads **** then this parameter is not functional.

 

Etc. Mode:
Etc. Mode (Sensor Type)
This menu allows the user to select which type of sensor the S-AFC will be correcting. Look in the instruction booklet between pages 28 and 36 to find out what kind of sensor your vehicle uses. Whatever your sensor type, BOTH the In and Out values should be exactly the same. The sens. Calibration should be left as is. DO NOT CHANGE THE CALBRATION VALUES.

Etc. Mode (Car Select)
This screen allows the user to set the number of cylinders the engine has and what type of throttle position sensor the engine uses. Most Japanese vehicles use an ascending type (arrow pointing to the upper right hand corner) throttle position sensor. If you are unsure of what type of throttle position sensor your vehicle has, you can check the Etc. Mode (sensor check) screen. If your throttle sensor voltage goes from 0-5V when going from closed to open, then your throttle position sensor is an ascending type. If your throttle sensor voltage goes from 5-0V when going from closed to open, then your throttle position sensor is a descending type. If your vehicle does not use a throttle position sensor, then use the "**" selection.

Etc. Mode (Grph Scale)
This mode allows the setting of the maximum and minimum values to be displayed under the Monitor Mode's graph display mode, analog meter mode, and 2D Trace mode. The user can select the following scales:
Pr: Intake Pressure

Ne: Engine RPM
Cr: Air Flow % Correction
Etc. Mode (Sensor Check)
This mode will check the voltage of the pressure sensor, air flow meter, or hot wire meter. In-1 is the voltage of the first sensor, while In-2 is the voltage of the second sensor. In-2 will only be used on the Skyline GT-R and will almost never be used in the USA. If your vehicle has a Karmann type sensor, this sensor check screen will not be applicable to your vehicle. This function is to check if all connections have been properly connected after installation. Also if there is improper operation, this screen can be viewed to determine if any connections or sensors are bad.

 

Etc. Mode (VFD bright)
This mode allows brightness adjustment of the VFD (Vacuum Florescent Display).
Etc. Mode (Initialize)
This will restore all data to factory default settings. All previously saved data will be lost. To initialize data, select YES and push the [NEXT] key. Then turn the ignition switch OFF and then ON again. All data will be initialized.

 

 

 


 

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