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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.
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Monitor Mode:
Allows monitoring of up to 4 channels at one time. Also
allows tracing of AVC-R monitor function. |
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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. |
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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.) |
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Monitor Mode: 1,2,3,4 Channel |
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Up to four data channels can be selected for monitoring: |
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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 |
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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.
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Monitor Mode (2D Trace Mode) |
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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
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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. |
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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). |
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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
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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. |
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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.
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Etc. Mode
(VFD bright)
This mode allows brightness adjustment of the VFD (Vacuum
Florescent Display). |
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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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