M141

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Overview

MoTeC’s unique M1 technology redefines the meaning of customisation, delivering total control without compromise, while highly advanced security strategies make these ECUs ideal for both category managed and unrestricted applications.

The M150 is a Port Injection ECU that offers full control for most modern engines.

Licencing

At the time of purchase, an M1 ECU needs to be Licensed for use with a particular Package or a Development Licence.

Packages

An M1 Package is the file that is loaded into an M1 ECU. An M1 Package contains the entire ECU state including the tuning data, worksheets, security and the M1 firmware. M1 Packages themselves are opened and modified in M1 Tune.

  • GP Packages

    MoTeC offers a suite of General Purpose Packages that allow an M1 ECU to be tuned to any number of applications. The flexibility of these GP Packages enables a tuner to configure the same ECU to very different engine setups, including those with road vehicle systems to maintain, such as air conditioning.

    GP Packages are available in variants such as Advanced, Race, Paddle shift and Direct Injection.

  • Targeted Packages
    • Public PackagesThese are Packages specifically developed in-house by MoTeC engineers for a particular engine or vehicle. In some cases this includes integration with vehicle control systems beyond the engine, for example, stability control and cruise control.

      For some targeted applications, the M1 ECU is available in a complete Plug-In Kit which includes any additional hardware that may be required.

    • Partner PackagesThese are Packages developed by a MoTeC Partner Developer. It may be based on a Public Package with unique features added by the developer to offer a specific solution.

      MoTeC support staff will not provide assistance for these Packages, it will be provided by the Partner.

    • Category PackagesThese are Packages developed in-house by MoTeC engineers written specifically for the category, limiting the functionality to the class requirements.
Development Licence

When an M1 ECU is teamed with a Development Licence, it allows users to develop unique control strategies, or make modifications to existing M1 Packages. Using M1 Build software, experienced code writers can tailor the functionality of a single ECU or create a Partner Package for ongoing sales.

Basic Specifications
Injector
  • Direct Injector Outputs: 8
  • Max Peak / Hold Current: 20 A / 10 A
  • Injector Voltage min / max: 20 V / 188 V
  • Low Side Injector Outputs*: 6
Ignition
  • Low Side Ignition Outputs*: 8

Unused ignition and injector outputs can be used for other functions like cam or boost control solenoid operation

Auxiliary Outputs
  • Half Bridge Output: 10
Inputs
  • Universal Digital Input: 12
  • Digital Input: 4
  • Analogue Voltage Input: 17
  • Analogue Temperature Input: 6
  • Narrowband Lambda*: 2
  • Knock: 4

Narrowband Lambda sensor function not supported in GP Packages

Data
  • CAN Bus / RS232 / LIN: 3 / 1 / 1
  • Logging Memory: 250 MB
Physical
  • Dimensions: 162 x 127.5 x 40.5 mm
  • Weight: 445 g
  • Connector: 2 x 34 pin + 2 x 26 pin Tyco
Electrical
  • Supply Voltage – Normal Operation: 8 V to 32 V
  • Typical no-load supply current: 0.34 A at 13.8 V supply
Security

The M1’s advanced security system is based on public-key cryptography – the cornerstone of secure internet transactions – so it is virtually impossible to change the ECU function without authorised permission. Security is enforced by the ECU and protected by a microprocessor with integrated measures to prevent tampering.

A password feature grants different levels of access for different users, e.g. an engine tuner, a drive train tuner and a data analysis engineer. This is also suitable for Control ECU applications. Scrutineering teams can be given access to extra information and are able to lock down selected parts of the ECU, while other team members can be granted access to selected tuning parameters.

Features
  • Small and light in robust magnesium enclosure
  • High-specification Autosport connectors
  • Latest generation high performance processor
  • Suitable for modern engines with DBW, Cam Control and a CAN bus
  • Robust and comprehensive security features
  • Flexible tuning software
  • Programmable injector drive characteristics
  • Programmable digital inputs for Ref/Sync, wheel speeds etc.
  • Programmable trigger levels and diagnostics
  • All Low Side and Half Bridge outputs have PWM capability
  • With Logging Level 3 enabled:
    • Advanced logging features, high speed, multiple logs (with access logins)
    • Logging sets can be partitioned with access logins granting different information for different users from the same device. For example judicial (scrutineering) and team member access
Upgrades
Logging Upgrades

There are three Logging Licence levels. The level determines the number of channels and sample rates available. Logging Level 1 Licence is diagnostic logging, which comes standard with the product, and includes a fixed log set and sample rates.

  • Logging Level 2 Licence: includes 2 log sets, up to 200 channels (including Level 1 diagnostics logging) and a maximum 200 Hz sample rate.
  • Logging Level 3 Licence: includes 8 log sets, up to 2000 channels (including Level 1 diagnostics logging) and a maximum 1000 Hz sample rate.
Pro Analysis

The Pro Analysis upgrade is the professional version of MoTeC’s i2 data analysis software and provides advanced mathematics, multiple overlay laps, and unlimited components, workbooks and worksheets.

Software

Microsoft Windows™ based software:

  • M1 Tune: PC Tuning software used to tune fuel and ignition, and set up sensors, outputs and available functions.
  • M1 Build: PC software used to create a custom software Package with user specific functions.
Wiring and Connecting
Communication (UI)

User communication with the ECU requires an Ethernet connection. A cable providing an Ethernet plug and suitable pin termination for the M1 mating connector can be purchased from MoTeC Dealers.

Inputs

Voltage range: -30 V to 35 V

Outputs

Maximum current on outputs:

  • Low Side Injector outputs: max 3.5 A, RMS 2 A
  • Half Bridge outputs: Low Side 12 A, High Side 9 A, RMS 4 A
Wire Gauges
  • Battery
    • Bat_Pos: all pins should be connected with AWG20, AWG18, or AWG16 wire to a switched battery supply
    • Bat_Neg: all pins should be connected with AWG20, AWG18, or AWG16 wire to a chassis ground or battery negative terminal. ‘Star’ distribution should be employed to ensure that no ECU ground currents are mixed with actuator ground currents
    • Recommended minimum supply wiring: 3x Bat_Pos, 4x Bat_Neg
    • Max supply voltage 35 V
  • OutputsDepending on the current draw for some outputs, a minimum wire gauge is recommended for safe operation:
    • Low Side Ignition, Peak Hold Injector, Low Side Injector outputs: AWG20 (ideally) and AWG22 (optional)
    • Half Bridge and Full Bridge outputs: these outputs may be used to drive low side actuators, throttle servos, and direct injection pumps. Wire size should be chosen to suit the current requirements of the actuator device. For example, throttle servos and direct injection pumps should use AWG18 or AWG20 wiring
    • Half Bridge or Peak Hold Injector outputs provide internal recirculation circuitry, whereas all Low Side outputs do not. In applications where camshaft solenoids and other inductive devices cannot be driven from outputs with internal recirculation circuitry, external recirculation by means of a diode can be installed to prevent slow turn-off of some devices
M141 Pinout
M141 Connector A – 34 way

Mating Connector: Tyco Superseal 34 Position Keying 2 – MoTeC #65067

Pin Number Designation Full Name OE Pin Function Description
A01 AT5 Analogue Temperature Input 5 1k Pull up to SEN_5V_C
A02 AT6 Analogue Temperature Input 6 1k Pull up to SEN_5V_C
A03 AV15 Analogue Voltage Input 15
A04 AV16 Analogue Voltage Input 16
A05 AV17 Analogue Voltage Input 17
A06 INJ_D1A_NEG Direct Injector 1A –
A07 INJ_D1A_POS Direct Injector 1A +
A08 INJ_D1B_POS Direct Injector 1B +
A09 INJ_D1B_NEG Direct Injector 1B –
A10 SEN_5V0_C1 Sensor 5.0V C
A11 LA_NB1 Lambda Narrow Input 1
A12 LA_NB2 Lambda Narrow Input 2
A13 KNOCK3 Knock Input 3
A14 KNOCK4 Knock Input 4
A15 DIG2 Digital Input 2
A16 DIG3 Digital Input 3
A17 DIG4 Digital Input 4
A18 SEN_5V0_C2 Sensor 5.0V C
A19 SEN_5V0_B2 Sensor 5.0V B
A20 LIN LIN Bus
A21 RS232_RX RS232 Receive
A22 RS232_TX RS232 Transmit
A23 DIG1 Digital Input 1
A24 BAT_NEG3 Battery Negative
A25 BAT_NEG4 Battery Negative
A26 SEN_0V_C1 Sensor 0V C
A27 SEN_0V_C2 Sensor 0V C
A28 CAN3_HI CAN Bus 3 High
A29 CAN3_LO CAN Bus 3 Low
A30 CAN2_HI CAN Bus 2 High
A31 CAN2_LO CAN Bus 2 Low
A32 BAT_NEG5 Battery Negative
A33 SEN_0V_B1 Sensor 0V B
A34 SEN_0V_A1 Sensor 0V A
M141 Connector B – 26 way

Mating Connector: Tyco Superseal 26 Position Keying 3 – MoTeC #65068

Pin Number Designation Full Name OE Pin Function Description
B01 OUT_HB9 Half Bridge Output 9
B02 OUT_HB10 Half Bridge Output 10
B03 UDIG8 Universal Digital Input 8
B04 UDIG9 Universal Digital Input 9
B05 UDIG10 Universal Digital Input 10
B06 UDIG11 Universal Digital Input 11
B07 UDIG12 Universal Digital Input 12
B08 INJ_LS5 Low Side Injector 5
B09 INJ_LS3 Low Side Injector 3
B10 AV9 Analogue Voltage Input 9
B11 AV10 Analogue Voltage Input 10
B12 AV11 Analogue Voltage Input 11
B13 BAT_POS Battery Positive
B14 INJ_LS6 Low Side Injector 6
B15 INJ_LS4 Low Side Injector 4
B16 AV12 Analogue Voltage Input 12
B17 AV13 Analogue Voltage Input 13
B18 AV14 Analogue Voltage Input 14
B19 BAT_POS Battery Positive
B20 OUT_HB7 Half Bridge Output 7
B21 OUT_HB8 Half Bridge Output 8
B22 INJ_D2A_NEG Direct Injector 2A –
B23 INJ_D2A_POS Direct Injector 2A +
B24 INJ_D2B_POS Direct Injector 2B +
B25 INJ_D2B_NEG Direct Injector 2B –
B26 SEN_5V0_A Sensor 5.0V A
M141 Connector C – 34 way

Mating Connector C: Tyco Superseal 34 Position Keying 1 – MoTeC #65044

Pin Number Designation Full Name OE Pin Function Description
C01 OUT_HB2 Half Bridge Output 2
C02 SEN_5V0_A Sensor 5.0V A
C03 IGN_LS1 Low Side Ignition 1
C04 IGN_LS2 Low Side Ignition 2
C05 IGN_LS3 Low Side Ignition 3
C06 IGN_LS4 Low Side Ignition 4
C07 IGN_LS5 Low Side Ignition 5
C08 IGN_LS6 Low Side Ignition 6
C09 SEN_5V0_B Sensor 5.0V B
C10 BAT_NEG1 Battery Negative
C11 BAT_NEG2 Battery Negative
C12 IGN_LS7 Low Side Ignition 7
C13 IGN_LS8 Low Side Ignition 8
C14 AV1 Analogue Voltage Input 1
C15 AV2 Analogue Voltage Input 2
C16 AV3 Analogue Voltage Input 3
C17 AV4 Analogue Voltage Input 4
C18 OUT_HB1 Half Bridge Output 1
C19 INJ_D3A_POS Direct Injector 3A +
C20 INJ_D3B_POS Direct Injector 3B +
C21 INJ_D4A_POS Direct Injector 4A +
C22 INJ_D4B_POS Direct Injector 4B +
C23 INJ_LS1 Low Side Injector 1
C24 INJ_LS2 Low Side Injector 2
C25 AV5 Analogue Voltage Input 5
C26 BAT_POS Battery Positive
C27 INJ_D3A_NEG Direct Injector 3A –
C28 INJ_D3B_NEG Direct Injector 3B –
C29 INJ_D4A_NEG Direct Injector 4A –
C30 INJ_D4B_NEG Direct Injector 4B –
C31 OUT_HB3 Half Bridge Output 3
C32 OUT_HB4 Half Bridge Output 4
C33 OUT_HB5 Half Bridge Output 5
C34 OUT_HB6 Half Bridge Output 6
M141 Connector D — 26 way

Mating Connector D: Tyco Superseal 26 Position Keying 1 – MoTeC #65045

Pin Number Designation Full Name OE Pin Function Description
D01 UDIG1 Universal Digital Input 1
D02 UDIG2 Universal Digital Input 2
D03 AT1 Analogue Temperature Input 1 1k Pull up to SEN_5V_A
D04 AT2 Analogue Temperature Input 2 1k Pull up to SEN_5V_A
D05 AT3 Analogue Temperature Input 3 1k Pull up to SEN_5V_B
D06 AT4 Analogue Temperature Input 4 1k Pull up to SEN_5V_B
D07 KNOCK1 Knock Input 1
D08 UDIG3 Universal Digital Input 3
D09 UDIG4 Universal Digital Input 4
D10 UDIG5 Universal Digital Input 5
D11 UDIG6 Universal Digital Input 6
D12 BAT_BAK Battery Backup
D13 KNOCK2 Knock Input 2
D14 UDIG7 Universal Digital Input 7
D15 SEN_0V_A Sensor 0V A
D16 SEN_0V_B Sensor 0V B
D17 CAN1_HI CAN Bus 1 High
D18 CAN1_LO CAN Bus 1 Low
D19 SEN_6V3 Sensor 6.3V
D20 AV6 Analogue Voltage Input 6
D21 AV7 Analogue Voltage Input 7
D22 AV8 Analogue Voltage Input 8
D23 ETH_TX+ Ethernet Transmit+ Ethernet Green/White
D24 ETH_TX- Ethernet Transmit- Ethernet Green
D25 ETH_RX+ Ethernet Receive+ Ethernet Orange/White
D26 ETH_RX- Ethernet Receive- Ethernet Orange
Dimensions and Mounting

Measurements in mm.

Mounting

The product provides through holes for mounting. See drawing for details.

The recommended mounting torque value is 5 Nm. The torque value must not exceed 5.5 Nm.

Product Information

Compliances

M1 ECUs are designed for use in a vehicle. As such, this product complies with the following standard:

  • AS/NZS CISPR 22 Edition 6 (2008) : Information technology equipment Class B

Installation

IP Rating (dust or water ingress)

This product should be installed in a protected location where only occasional water splashing occurs and where the exposure to dust does not exceed conditions typical for vehicle installations.

Operating Temperature Range

This product is designed for an internal operating temperature range of -40 °C to 85 °C.

It should be installed in a location with sufficient air circulation and be shielded against thermal emissions from surrounding components.

Vibration Statement

This product is designed to withstand vibrations typical for normal vehicle installations.

It should not be exposed to severe and lasting vibrations. For example, the product should not be installed in solid connection to vibrating components like engines or undamped vehicle structures.

Safety

  • For safe operation, use only undamaged.
  • Minimal force should be exerted to plug in connectors.
  • These devices may output voltages which may constitute a risk to human safety. Appropriate precautions must be taken:
    • At no time operate the device with faulty, bare or exposed wiring.
    • Adhere to the normal supply voltage limits as listed in the Basic Specifications section
    • Adhere to wire gauges as listed in Wiring and Connecting.

Repair

Do not attempt to open and/or repair the device.

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