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Any LC-1 Users Outh There?
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Very cool device from Innovate Motorsports
http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/lc1.php
I'm using the LC-1, with a blue DB guage, and also wired it into my SCT dashscan for datalogging
Basically its a digital A/F meter that has both narrow band and wideband capabilities. It also has 3 sets of programmable outputs for guages, dataloggers, and PC that all can be run simultaneously
Very cool device from Innovate Motorsports
http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/products/lc1.php
I'm using the LC-1, with a blue DB guage, and also wired it into my SCT dashscan for datalogging
Basically its a digital A/F meter that has both narrow band and wideband capabilities. It also has 3 sets of programmable outputs for guages, dataloggers, and PC that all can be run simultaneously
You will want to leave the formula alone for the output used with the DB-1 gauge. In fact, the gauge actually has instructions that tells you what the analog output should be programmed to when using with DB-1. The other analog output that you are using for datalogging can be modified to your hearts content. For instance you can select a wide AFR vs output voltage range when initially dialing the WOT AFR's in so you have more range in which to monitor WOT AFR's. But when you have your WOT AFR's mostly dialed in and you want to tune them to look like tabletops then you would go in and reprogram the LC-1 analog output to output its 0-5v range over say an AFR range of 11.0 - 13.0 if you are targeting 12.0. This will obviously reduce range but greatly increase logged AFR resolution. Just remember that you will have to change your formula in the SCT Livewire and Livelink software to compensate for this. But then again, if you are really using the LC-1 to datalog your WOT AFR's for tuning purposes then you should have already logged your ground offsets and compensated for them in your formula. This means that you will already have a bit of an idea on how to modify the formula that you input into the datalogger. The LC-1 and LM-1 instructions go into the details of programming the wideband and also building the accompanying formulas as well.
As for what AFR readings you should be seeing? Your Idle and Part throttle closed-loop AFR's should hover right around 14.64:1 AFR or 1.0 Lambda for Gasoline. Once you go WOT and transition into open-loop then your AFR's will settle down into the high 11 to low 12 range depending on what AFR your tuner is seeking. It is hard to say that you should be at X or Y AFR at a given RPM because RPM is only one of a few things (throttle position is another) that determines when the car is WOT and thus should be commanding open-loop AFR's. When you are datalogging your car you can determine when the PCM considers the car to be in open-loop by datalogging the open-loop flag or just looking at your STFT (short term fuel trims) and when they zero out then the PCM has transitioned into open-loop.
Thats what i was looking for.
Yes, I did use the correct output (output#2) for the DB-1 guage and it works fine, I went into Log Works and tweaked the output (output#1) that feeds my Dashscan. The values are spot on, so I've been playing with logworks to get familiar with it. Right now all 3 devices are within a .10 of each other for reaction time and data
My readings @ idle and cruising are 14.4~14.7, I logged my WOT yesterday and got 13.0 on the first run and 13.5 for the second. I can go into my SCT tune and tweak my WOT A/F ratio to get it closer to 12
All in all this is a VERY nice tool to have. I read alot about the grounding offsets and built a custom ground block that has a 1/8" thick copper ground bar, a terminator strip, #10AWG stranded cable going directly to the engine block using a soldered on copper lug, and every connection is soldered.
I did'nt have to troubleshoot anything!
Thanks for your detailed response,
Travis
Yes, I did use the correct output (output#2) for the DB-1 guage and it works fine, I went into Log Works and tweaked the output (output#1) that feeds my Dashscan. The values are spot on, so I've been playing with logworks to get familiar with it. Right now all 3 devices are within a .10 of each other for reaction time and data
My readings @ idle and cruising are 14.4~14.7, I logged my WOT yesterday and got 13.0 on the first run and 13.5 for the second. I can go into my SCT tune and tweak my WOT A/F ratio to get it closer to 12
All in all this is a VERY nice tool to have. I read alot about the grounding offsets and built a custom ground block that has a 1/8" thick copper ground bar, a terminator strip, #10AWG stranded cable going directly to the engine block using a soldered on copper lug, and every connection is soldered.
I did'nt have to troubleshoot anything!
Thanks for your detailed response,
Travis
They sure as heck may not be the most user friendly but all it takes is a bit of patience and reading the directions to get it right. Still, I feel there are better WB's out there but they also cost more too. LC-1 is a decent barebones cheap WB.
I would not really consider ground offsets as being an issue. It takes all of 5 minutes to log for voltage, see what the offset is, and then reprogram the WB for typical use, modify your datalogging formula and input it into your datalogger. By the directions it seems like a much bigger process than it really is.
I have installed a few of those AEM widebands over the years. Very easy install! :biggthump
I am almost never in Jackson unless I am passing through on a road trip up to the Chicago area. I usually stay on the coast. But if you happen to be down there in the next few weeks then let me know. I will be moving back to the Chicago area pretty soon after.
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